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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
3
Lela Inez Moore aged 1 died in Bay Island after her father Charles A. Moore unintentionally discharged a shotgun while the child handed him shells. He was about to hunt when the weapon discharged, striking her in the heart as other Moore children played with the gun. The family includes the parents and four siblings.
Joseph Hoffman of Adams Street has confessed to robbing the Nauret and Raukohl grocery and saloon at Tenth and Adams Streets. He turned himself in to Deputy Sheriff Joseph Lipps. Detectives recovered the stolen items, including cigars and socks, at Hoffman's home after a visit Monday. Hoffman indicated awareness of police pursuit and claimed pressure to locate him.
Special to The Whig Green CityMe Jan 22 Mar tin M Atterberry proprietor of the Green City hotel died here suddenly at 10 a m Monday from heart trouble He was sweeping the hotel office when he started to cough violently He retired to his room and shortly afterwards guests hearing a peculiar noise found him dead He came to Green City five years ago from Atlanta Mo and leaves a wife and one son aged 5 years four sisters and one brother The body has been taken to Atlanta for burial.
Supreme trustees and local W C U officials met in the Winwis bank building to review society securities and plan plans for children's insurance and Wisconsin state organization. Frank A. Darius and Walter J. Ruediger consulted with local authorities.
Halifax Jan 22 government inquiry into the Mont Blanc and Imo collision that caused the disaster was reopened Monday before Justice Drysdale.
Illinois railroads announced rebates on intra state fares purchased at 24 cents a mile starting January 26. After a Supreme Court decision ruling ICC price orders inoperative, carriers will issue rebate coupons with each ticket and continue the 24 cent rate until details are settled. Rebates redeemable after January 31.
Special to the Whig reports a suspected poisoning of mule drivers in a Missouri coal mine. Water samples showed toxic quantities, two workers fell severely ill, an examination was ordered, and lead content raised concern. Health later improved but a serious condition persisted for some.
A patriotic call meeting is set for Bethel A M E Church at Eighth and Elm this evening at 8 o clock. Supper from 6 30 to 8 30 precedes the program featuring Invocation by Rev Simons welcome Rev William Bates War Savings Stamps Tehn Wah vocal solo Mrs Matte Green The Negro Cantonment Captain John E Andrew The Negro as a Soldier Lieutenant S Cea instrumental solo Mrs R Carpenter final remarks Rev Geo T Shaw. Police arrest man Ralph Kine Monday night on a charge of withholding to return his draft questionnaire to the local board in Ohio where he registered for the draft.
The War Department announces adoption of the metric system for artillery, machine guns, and maps by American overseas forces in France. The move follows French government suggestions to avoid confusion where the metric system is used exclusively. Washington dated January 22.
Clergymen of every denomination have been asked to aid in income tax collection. The Treasury sent letters to 124,000 ministers urging them to impress on congregations the duty to pay taxes cheerfully and willingly.
Vienna reports quote Austrian Prime Minister Dr. Von Seydler urging an honorable peace to aid the war effort at the earliest moment. He says separate peace with Russia may be possible, while stressing Austria’s aim for international disarmament and arbitration as the basis for any agreement. The remarks were made at a conference with labor leaders in Parliament.
A fragmented Senate debate reveals party tensions over administration policy and leadership. Voices criticize President Wilson and the administration while praising Republican restoration prospects and business confidence under a Republican regime. Col House and his role as the President's representative draw attention amid sharp exchanges.
A medicinal ad promotes Bromo Quinine laxative tablets to relieve headaches and grip. The box bears El Grove’s signature and lists a 30 cent price.
Adams Illinois resident J W Treaster, visiting Quincy relatives, departs for Kansas City Kansas to see daughter Mrs A L Reynolds. Ralph Heidbreder had tonsil surgery at Blessing hospital. Several births announced and local visits noted. A jailer of local grocers meeting set at the Chamber of Commerce.
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