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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

6

Carthage Obituaries and Notices Chronicle

Miss Martha McCormick of Carthage dies at 63 after pneumonia. Funeral in Christian church, burial in Perry cemetery. Also notes on Mrs. Martha Landon, E W McCollum, Miss Carrie Hobart, Mrs. Mary Laughlin, and local court docket updates with names and dates.

Martha McCormick Carthage Vandiver Miss McCormick Brown County Pike County William Perry LaGrange Vaughn Smith Martha Landon Verna C. Munson Mre. Landon California James A Nathan Burlington Otis B Los Angeles Calif Clyde V Walker Wilbur H Hornbrook Munson Christian Church Rev. E. M. Smith McKay Cemetery E. W. McCollom New Canton Fil Trinity Lutheran Martha Mobley Missouri Laura Will S. Dysinger Cal Albert San Francisco McColam Trinity Lutheran Church Carrie Hobart Pardon Webster Miss Hobart Methodist Church of Charles Wright Fountain Green Frank Kreig Gratia Hiram Bloyd Mary Laughlin Timewell Harmony Cemetery Denver Ambrose Laughlin Ft. Madison Ida Turner Mt. Sterling Neugiin Cedar Rapids Elijah Cannon Frank Shreve Ray Powell Charley Moore Martin Marek E. J. Diemer J. A. Kern Charlie Alev Ad. Sosuter Frank Ogilvie Tarry Peterson Charlie Stepp Herold Reindercer AL FP. Tucker W. J Earls J. W. Willey Ed Jenkins Lo Jones Andy Gipe John

Whipple Named Counsel for House Teak Inquiry

Whipple, recently selected as counsel for the House committee in the teak inquiry, is a prominent New England trial lawyer with a Yale background. Born in 1862, he has practiced in Boston for over thirty years.

Sherman Whipple House of Representatives New England Mr. Whipple Yale Boston

Local Names Listed in Overlooked Notice

Wm. Vetter Currey R. L. Cloud Charlie Padbury Taylor Mosley and Ralph Davis are named in the readable portion of the notice as individuals connected to the matter, with no additional context provided in the text.

Day in Congress and city events in Washington and New York

Senate session with President Wilson addressing foreign relations at one o clock. Mayor Mitchel urges universal military training before military committee. Debate on legislative, executive and judiciary appropriation bill. Adjourned at 3 40 p m to 9 a m Tuesday. House debates river and harbor appropriation bill. Secretary Baker calls for clearer Niagara Falls power regulation and backs government plans over private permits. Elections committee reports sustaining Isaac Siegel and Frederick Hicks. Republicans contesting seats. Adjourned at 5 10 p m to 1 a m.

Senate Wilson Senate On Foreign Relations Mitchel New York House Baker Foreign Affairs Committee Niagara Falls Elections Committee Isaac Siegel Frederick C. Hicks Il A

Warn Guard Officers Against Coercion in Recruiting

Washington January 23 the war department warned national guard officers against coercion or misrepresentation in recruiting. The militia bureau circular states enlistment contracts are for three years active and three years reserve. No officer may promise discharge before six years unless credit is given for prior service under an existing enlistment contract.

Washington National Guard War Department Militia Bureau

Tax bill cuts exemption to 5000 profits for firms

Beington January 23 The revenue bill draft by the house ways and means subcommittee was revised to grant a flat exemption of the first 9500 in profits for all corporations and partnerships instead of exempting those with 5000 or less. The measure, with an eight percent annual capital exemption, is expected to yield about 222 million dollars annually, down 22 million from prior estimates. The revised bill will be presented to fall Democratic members of the committee Tuesday.

Administration House Wars and Means

Peace for the governed and the seas in world peace plea

A presidential address argues for a peace without victory based on equal rights and consent of the governed. It calls for freedom of the seas, limited armaments, and a concert of power to prevent entangling alliances, urging global cooperation and autonomy for nations. References include Monroe Doctrine echoes and calls for universal liberty.

America United States Lberals Friends of Humanity Monroe Tom

Light Hearted Women and Healthful Cheerfulness

A cheerful woman brings joy to a man’s life while beauty fades and a good figure changes. The article argues health and cheer endure and promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the standard remedy for female ailments. It claims thousands of homes benefited over four years and ends with an endorsement of the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Monroe Senator Proposes Three New Bills in State Senate

Monroe City January 25 Senator Robert So Mediitia introduces a automobile licensing department bill a 200 foot setback bill for saloons near homes churches or schools and a censorship bill covering moving picture films in Missouri Also notes Jefferson City trip by Hawkins and others Buick agency for Monroe service station planned plus veteran survivor Charles Hanger from the siege of Vicksburg may attend Blue and Gray reunion in October Wedding announcement Miss Mauda Sullivan and Mr Perry T. Hays of the city to wed at St Pauls Church Jan 24

Monroe City Robert So Mediitia Senate Missouri Mark Hawkins Lois House Appropriations Committee Messis R. F. Reble J. C. Kincaid Buick Monroe Chaarles Hanger Bhelbina Viecksburg Nissouri Vicksburg Mauda Sullivan Perry Perry T. Hayss St. Paul's Church Dirks A Hays

Pittsfield Chautauqua Plan and Local Notices

Pittsfield will host a chautauqua with Mutual Chautaugqua Circuit rep William Gaskill and George V Peteura canvassing the city. Season tickets go on sale as the effort shows progress. Local events include high school sports, church revivals, and residents’ visits plus obituaries and residents moving.

Pittsfield William Gaskill Heaven George V Peteura Matiusi Sunny Hill Shea Pittsfield High School Barry Griggsville Wesley Kibler C. W Flora Shadel Mayville U. B Earl Longenbaugh Mny Longenbaugh Decatur M. E Everett Kemp Alfen Toothaker Wyo W. 8 Capps Jack Rian George Halpin Meimonis Tene Jotey Williams Maggie Pulliam William Pulliam Frank M. Morrison Perry Bud Aiken Carey Farm Clarence McCabb Bluffs L. A. Chamberlain Clara Hansen R. T. Donnell Springfield C. EB. Henderson Victoria Texas

Royal Neighbors Meeting and Social Acknowledgments

Acting as installing officer J and Mrs Osgood of La Belle Camp presided. Mr Shepherd and wife displayed sterescopa dean views and sang The Easy Clips. A luncheon followed and guests included two per member.

Mra. Osgood la Belle Camp Shepherd Clarence Zimmerman Robert Culpen Lrida Brooking Oat Heai Knoxity Neleisbors Meeting Blt Calhoun Arkane Sais William Sbwentrim Aria Elizabeth Graig Ino Edina

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Hostetter A. E. Prince Newcomb Hotel Quincy Palmyra Savoy Hotel H. E. Grant Salero Reed’s Drugstore Congress Bethlehem The United States Navy Secretary of the Navy Navy Department Bethlehem Steel Company Europe Jeanette BicConachie Fredrick D. Gardner McConachie Major J. W. Humphrey Standard Oil Station William Hays Hays J. F. Hoar Mildred Duell Bolimier St. Louis New Auto Department Pittsfield, Ili LA Belle, MO Roe Hill Maywood Rebecca Victor Emily Chapman Odd Fellows Hall Chulfeothe, Mo Supreme Board of Manage Helm’s Hampshire St Orpheum Building Cal Kale Jeweler and Optician India Journal of Commerce Ouro Aec Srann Quincy, Il
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