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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
4
L Thomas travels to Springfield today to assist in a state investigation into coal prices and related retail and transport concerns. The move signals active government scrutiny of United Coal and associated energy markets with potential policy implications.
LL Plan outlines steps by a twelve member committee of the Chamber of Commerce to investigate coal and a railroad to the coal fields. Joseph L. Thomas to travel to Springfield for a statewide meeting with the Municipal League of Illinois. The group urges cooperation with the league to pursue rail links to the Rushville coal fields and improve local conditions.
Jorney Thomas A Scherer, in cooperation with Melrose residents, plans to circulate a petition for a road east of Creek to connect Broadway and State Street. He seeks property owner support and consulted L L Boyer, county highway supervisor, to verify if the opened roadway along the proposed route was legally closed.
Two county women filed circuit court suits Tuesday alleging cruel treatment by husbands. Neva Fett says she lived with John Sackett less than six months in 1916 and endured abuse including being locked out of her home. Scott accuses her husband of striking her with a fist in July and on another occasion years earlier.
J Boden, Democrat for alderman, withdraws from the race citing business reasons. His bid for the ward seat had drawn initial support. he previously announced his candidacy several weeks earlier and listed 1516 Chestnut street as his residence.
Fire destroyed the residence of Amanda Schnur in JAMS EL after a furnace started the blaze in the early morning hours. Firefighters battled the flames as the home suffered total loss with no injuries reported.
Perry C. Ellis announced his bid for alderman in the Second Ward on the Republican ticket. He cites a lack of aldermanic depth in the ward and says his city council service would be voluntary, drawing on his familiarity with Quincy’s needs and broad acquaintances to aid the campaign.
Work on the $4,008 fire escape at the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is under way and should be finished within ten days. Doors are being cut through walls on all floors to the escape as inmates await enhanced fire safety. Lincoln's birthday plans include extra food luxuries and a picture show with the Gem City quartet providing music.
Detective Bumster trains Tur ner hall patrolmen for opening grand march at the policemen's ball to benefit the relief fund. He says the march will be more elaborate than any seen before as officers rehearse for days. Tickets indicate a large crowd and lively, well funded festivities.
At a noonday luncheon Rotary Club of Quincy expressed hearty approval of President Wilson urging the United States to join a world peace league and abandon isolationist policy. J Will Wall delivered the greeting via wire from club secretary A Otis Arnold, praising the president’s senate address as true Americanism.
Brig. General Henry R. Hill of Quin cy is expected back from the border at once as the Third Illinois Infantry and brigade HQ are among the first units to depart for their home state. The war department orders 25 000 national guardsmen mustered out. Illinois troops ready to entrain from Camp Wilson Saturday.
The Royal Arch Mason school of instruction opened in Galesburg with chapters from over a hundred miles attending. Sessions run morning and afternoon with degree work in the evenings as part of five state schools this year. The event is led by the grand examiners board and will close Thursday.
The YMCA plans a six team basketball league open to all members over 18. First game set in the gymnasium in one week. Also notes a YMCA First Aid class led by Dr. Warren Pearce with ten lessons and no advanced course this year. Photographer Robert Mathes travels to Montrose Iowa to photograph a decal factory. sister Margaret accompanies to Keokuk and return Thursday.
Lieut. Hugh E. King, former commanding officer of the Quincy naval reserves, and Lieut. Warry Caldwell escorted Admiral Dewey through Jacksonville about sixteen years ago. Fifty reserves marched, fired salutes, and formed a square around the carriage, earning the admiral’s personal thanks for their conduct. Caldwell, a Quincy boy, and Dewey were described as close friends, with the admiral noting many reserves had seen Spanish War service.
Quincy Rotary adopts a motion seeking Chicago Rotary support to secure a government armor plate plant. W J Duker notes Chicago Rotary helped with the mail tube system. A Danville district Rotary convention is planned with a large local delegation. New members welcomed and a club stunt planned.
George Tlagenah known as Hawk Shaw in Ruff's brewery captured a boy not over 12 who stole brass from the area where beer keys are repaired. After a brief hold he released the youth hoping for continued penitence. name to remain unpublished.
Testimony reviewed power of speculative cliques to manipulate prices via short sales. Brokers loan stocks to others for shorting, turning customers’ rising-market holdings into tools for falling-market bets. Streit defends short selling as needed in a free market. Nobles and Baruch connected to rumors of market tricks, but no decisive cases found. Minor note: no trap shooting meeting Thursday at South Side Boat Club. indoor training planned by Capt. Lymenstull.
S C Ayers known as Shell Ayers, longtime Burlington conductor from Quincy to Galesburg, retires after 35 years on the line. He will take a shorter Peoria to Galesburg run, allowing him to be home each night. His career spans over a million miles with ties to passengers, friends, and a life rich in railroading stories.
Milton Bodine Hed died at midnight in the home of his daughter Mrs. 2B Calvin at 2106 Hampshire street from uremic poisoning after a long illness. A Civil War veteran born in Logan Indiana, he lived in Champaign 42 years, retiring from farming. He leaves two daughters and six grandchildren. burial will be in Champaign.
Funeral services for Sidney P Landcraft who died at 2231 Oak Street will be held at 9 AM Thursday in the family home conducted by Rev Father Gamble of the Good Shepherd church Friends may attend The body will be taken to Hannibal for burial at Riverside Cemetery St John s Lodge Masons will meet at the station and convey the body to the cemetery for ritual services
James M. Mills of the Soldiers' Home cottage 15 died Tuesday morning at 8 30 in the home. An inquest Tuesday afternoon, coroner Lawrence Amen presiding, found Mills died of complications including grip.
Early Tuesday night the Bryan special train brought Quinevans to Wabash station after a day traveling to Springfield. Attendees praised the Springfield speech as potentially significant though opinions varied, with many glad they attended.
A chaotic town column reports events from East Broadway Arcade Hall with dance plan details for Monarch club and Gas Rischar. It describes gas leak injuries to Thomas Fitzgerald, city scales chief Adam Helfrich’s remarks, and safety measures on the Q Station and lower Bay Bridge. It also notes tax warnings for Quincy clubs, a farewell party for Henry Benning, and local social events amid small fires and arrests.
A fragment notes Mrs Lou Sha whoa has been v friends in Quincy for more than one week and plans to return to her home Thursday. The text is incomplete but implies a social visit period ending with travel.
State legislators draft bills to validate high school districts formed under the act of 1911 and to authorize payments of tuition, after a recent supreme court ruling. The measures include emergency clauses making them effective upon passage, with Rock Island and rural districts expecting quick resolution to tuition disputes and district stability.
Mrs. Mary Halsey Ellis widow of Hezekiah Ellis a noted Baptist school principal of 40 years ago died at her Palmyra home after a long illness. Born August 13 1840 she helped found local pioneer families. Survived by son Halsey Ellis of Palmyra and daughter Mrs Mary Ellis Long of Palmyra. Funeral plans not announced.
Ancle John Copper, a respected old man, died at his daughter Mrs Harvey Gloves home near Sharpsburg Mo on Sunday night aged 93. His funeral was held at the daughter's home and he was buried in La Belle. He is survived by his aged wife two daughters and four grandchildren.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Hines and Missouri with colder weather midweek. Wednesday brings a drop in temperatures especially in the north and west, with temperatures rising slightly by Thursday in the northwest.
The notice reports river water conditions at TOAAL yesterday with multiple points given. It notes forecast trends for the river and mentions locality markers and measurement references, indicating fluctuating levels and potential impacts along the stretch.
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