Boat Man Denies Other Lines Enter The Trade
A freight trade dispute outlines competition between lines operating steamers and transport trades. The stakes center on rates, volumes, and whether the Streekfus line can sustain traffic against rivals.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
2
Camp Logan phonograph sent to duty in Houston
A phonograph was sent from Camp Logan to Lt. Dawn Smith of Company May Gun at Camp Logan Houston Texas. The same instrument was sent to Camp Dede Adams County and similar consignments were made. Thirty dollars funded the purchase. the rest of the funds came from the same family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Thompson
Quincey
Dawn Smith
Camp Logan
Heouston
Texas
Pousten
Adams County
Camp Dede
Police still seek missing young man Tony Volibracht
Police hunt a 21 year old man named Tony Volibracht who vanished from Broadway area after two girls reported seeing him enter a vehicle. Authorities say there is no confirmation of death and the case remains active with leads being pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Volibracht
Lowe
Broadway
Volibracht
Ife
FINAL Appeals and Industrial Claims From Springfield Board
Appeals and industrial claims sent to Springfell from the Quincy exemption board were returned Wednesday with classifications. Class One lists numerous names including Reano Lansa George John Sohn Clarkes Hageman Walter Neal El pur Ruese Frank A. Dips Oscar Huck Vance Rasdbo td Willian Sehild William Po Bacanenme and many others. Class Two. Pred Walter? Class Three. Clarerce AS Huniter Philip Sheridan Hors Edmier Neetler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfell
Quincy
Reano Lansa
George John Sohn
Clarkes Hageman
Walter FH. Neal
Elpur PL Ruese
Frank A. Dips
Frank
Rinebere
Oscar Paul Huck
Vance F. Ras Dbo
Willian Sehild
William Po Bacanenme
James Deerick Ayers
Nicoee
TP Bechkarerd
Edw
Wo. Kelly
Cannon
Ralph Aadrydfenry
Basse
Walter Bodysety
Sammon Brake
Janes
Frank PH. Whale
Geo
I. Shade
Frank Schricher
Gerry Wielage
Sperimever
Fred Carnes
Chas
Mode RK Banting
Herman EB
Nelson
Fodny Tidaseren
William AL Trader
Fred Wo. Storrs
Frederick W. Wiebmer
Anton HL. Wiebmer
Tames Rus. Williams
Frank Stolze
John Richard Braumsberger
Pomeroy Sinpeak Potd Meyer II
Henry 9
Tohn Bergmann
Adam Z. Diersant
Everett
Alson Taven
Clarerce
Huniter
Philip Sheridan
Edmier
Neetler
Arraignment of Switchmen Held Today
A garbled OCR note reports that switchmen will be arraigned today, with confusion over names and places. It references interstate freight matters and a arrest outcome, mentioning Town theft and a discharge in the context of the case.
Postmasters To Be Held Responsible For Tax Debacle
In the eighth federal district including Adams County, postmasters face blame for securing quarters in banks and public buildings to aid special deputy tax collectors. Collector J L Pine in Springfield orders rapid action to prevent partiality and ensure all towns participate in income tax releases. Tax men report trouble with postmasters selecting friendly banks and aiding certain returns, with authorities seeking neutral quarters in public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Internal Revenue
J. L. Pine
Springfiel
Postmiast
Pickering
Heai
Acvgat i Ryt
Firm with capital stock of $59,000 disclosed
Capital stock of $50,000 fully subscribed is stated in the articles of incorporation for the LH er Seifert Company. The firm, dealing in dry goods and furnishings, was filed Wednesday afternoon in the office of County Recorder James. Directors listed include John El Phovetseher and Walter Stoder. Location given as the new guard building between Eighth and Ninth Streets in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incorporate
Er Seifert Company
PoWefe
County Recorder
James the Company
Deais
Pemts
Barddmug
Etehth
Ninth Treeta
John el Phovetseher
Walter Stoder
Ik Wes If Pleo
Urge Enlistment of Youths in US Army
Local army recruiting sergeant Maxson urges young men to enlist now rather than wait for selective service. He notes a bill pending in Congress will require all men who have turned 21 since June 5, 1917 to register, with most in class 1A for immediate service. He invites enlistment at the Princess theater area recruiting station, highlighting opportunities in signal, engineer, aviation, medical branches and all arms. Girls and mothers are urged not to make slackers of their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxson
Army
Congress
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
Medical
Field Artillery
Cavalry
Infantry
Coast Artillery
Melton to Bring Lang Here Today
Lang is to be brought from Champaign to Quincy this afternoon by Police Chief Louis Melton. Lang is charged with passing forged checks totaling 60 dollars at the Ben Rattler store and is described as wearing a United States Army lieutenant’s attire. He is believed to be the son of a prominent St. Louis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Lang
Ben Rattler
Quincy
Louis Melton
Champaign
Lang
United States Army
St. Louis
Driving his family away leads to fine in police court
John Trantina drew a $10 fine plus costs in police court on a peace disturbance charge. Police Magistrate P W Reardon berated him for his treatment of his family while drunk Tuesday evening. The judge suspended the fine and referred him to Probation Officer Nolan, with warning that a repeat offense could send him to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trantina
P. W. Reardon
Trentina
Trantina
Reardon
Nolan
Jury Acquits Texas Woman in San Antonio Case
A Texas woman was acquitted by a jury in San Antonio on a January 24 ruling. The case details remain brief in the report, noting only the acquittal outcome and the city of judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Jury Clears Emma Burgemeister in Koehler Murder Trial
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty at noon Wednesday in the case of Emma Burgemeister charged with the 1914 murder of Koehler, a wealthy brewer. The trial concluded with the acquittal after presenting defense and prosecution arguments throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Burgemeister
Koehler
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure All Stages
A 100 dollar reward offer claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through blood purification and constitutional treatment. The advertisement asserts broad efficacy, urges sending testimonials, and lists J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as manufacturers with nationwide druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hiall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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