Willard Signs Articles For $100,000 Return Fight
Heavyweight champion Jess Willard agreed to box any opponent up to forty rounds for a $100,000 purse. Promoter Tex Rickard secured Willard’s signature with terms including deposits of $10,000 immediately and $15,000 plus $75,000 closer to the bout. The fight, to be held next July, will name the venue sixty days before and may pit Georges Carpenter or Jack Dempsey as Willard’s challenger.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
Tex Richard
Joe Gans
Nelson
Jeffries
Johnson
Willard
Rickard
Georges Carpenter
Jack Dempsey
Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
New York
Battle pact on fighter Willard and Rickard terms
The agreement sets penalties for failure to fund the bout. Rickard must deposit 15,000 or forfeit 10,000 to Willard. If 75,000 is not posted, Willard nets 25,000. The Kansas Cowboy pledges no further engagements and no exhibition appearances, and must arrive 60 days early at the designated battleground to complete training.
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Rickard
Willard
Kansas
Ward Captains Lead $10,000 Drive for St Aloysius Home
Two captains per ward will recruit aid to raise ten thousand dollars to cover remaining debt on the St Aloysius Orphans home. Campaign runs February 1 to 13 with canvassing and donors awaiting calls. J J Freiburg chairs, John W Kerkering secretary, Neal Terwische treasurer. Old home razed after auction sale of 412.50, lot to be graded for Quincy college athletic field.
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St. Aloysius
Freiburg
John W. Kerkering
Neal Terwische
St. Aloysius Orphans
J. R. Belt
Quincy College
U. C. T. Rally and Banquet Today
The United Commercial Travelers hold their annual booster meeting at 2 30 p.m. to initiate candidates and a banquet at Hotel Newcomb at 7 p.m. A 9 a.m. committee meeting at the Newcomb will organize efforts and request full member attendance. Hannibal Council arrives with W. J. Sullivan of Chicago and Grand Counselor Harry Brown of Springfield.
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United Commercial Travelers
Newcomb
Hannibal Council
W. J. Sullivan
Chicago
Harry Brown
Springfield
C. B. de Jean
S S S Greatest Blood Remedy Promises Health Recovery
Historic ad copy touts S S S Blood Remedy as a universal purifier and healer for blood and skin diseases. It claims roots herbs and barks cleanse the blood, remove toxins, prevent eruptions, and restore vitality with a call to obtain S S S at drug stores and contact a Medical Adviser in Atlanta for peculiar cases.
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S.S. S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Nichols Motor Company Articles Filed in Quincy
Articles of incorporation for the T C Nichols Motor Company filed with County Recorder James Buffington show capital stock of 25000 dollars. T C Nichols invested 19900, Olive B Nichols 5000, Joseph R Caldwell 100, and Sander Will filed.
Material for Water Tower Arrival at Chestnut Street
The final batch of material for the large water tower at Twenty third and Chestnut streets has arrived and will be installed immediately by the water company.
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Twenty-third
Chestnut Streets
Water Company
Execution Served Against Church Leader Bitter
Execution was carried out Friday night to collect a judgment of 325 dollars in favor of W. E. Knopt. The defendant was Dr. J. W. E. Bitter, an active member of Christ Evangelical church, and the action was against church sheriff James Simmons.
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James Simmons
J. W. E. Bitter
Christ Evangelical Church
W. E. Knopt
Funeral for William H. Shinn this afternoon at 2:30
Death notices report the funeral of William H. Shinn to be held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Hampshire Street home. Friends are invited and burial will be private in Woodland Cemetery later.
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William H. Shinn
Hampshire Street
Bunal
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Mary A Munroe at home and church
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Munroe will be held at her son Floyd W. Munroe’s home, 141 South Fourteenth Street, at 2 pm and later at Central Baptist Church. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will be private for friends.
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Mary A. Munroe
Floyd W. Munroe
South Fourteenth Street
Central Baptist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Moriarty Declines 6th Ward District Candidacy
J. J. Moriarty announced Friday night he will not let his name go before voters as a Democratic candidate for alderman from the Sixth ward. He cited duties to city and business and noted the mayoral salary in Quincy is below par, offering no attraction. He hopes the primary will feature intelligent contenders and officials who uphold the city’s municipal reputation.
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J. J. Moriarty
Quincy
Illinois
Absence in Schools Rises as Illness Strikes
From December 30 to January 24, many teachers were off duty due to illness and substitutes filled in. pupil attendance is rising toward normal levels, with about 200 absentees. Rolla N. Stack, principal of Dewey School, and teacher Mrs. Stacy are both recovering from influenza.
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Rolla N. Stack
Dewey School
Stacy
Quincy College Bowling Loss to Stern Company on College Alleys
Quincy College lost two bowling games to Stern Company employees on the college alleys Friday night. The students won the first contest but dropped the next two tilts. The college has a strong team and will play other city teams seeking contests. Friday night results follow.
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Quincy College Losca
Quincy College
Stern Company
Universal Film Man Visits Local Houses
Samson Marks, a noted film figure, arrives in Quincy from St. Louis on a Universal Film Corporation tour to promote three major productions. He plans showings in local theaters, with The Wildcat of Paris and When a Girl Loves highlighted, and Heart of Humanity already acclaimed in New York. Exhibitors host him in February with talks on forthcoming screenings.
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Samson Marks
Quincy
St. Louis
Marks
Universal Film Corporation
Cty
Paris
Royal Theater
Charlie Chaplin
New York
Broadway Theater
Quincy Marks
Parson's Latest Is a Big Riot Of Fun
Smiling Bill Parsons returns as Capitol Come dies star with Bill's Sweetie a fresh riot of humor. The millionaire comedian wowed audiences on a nationwide tour and is praised for original mirth and screen comedy flair. At the Quincy theater today, fans can enjoy one of Smiling Bill's best efforts.
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Parson
Bill’ Parsons
Capitol
Bill
Parsons
Quincy
Pope Strikes Peace Medal In Rome For New Peace
A pontifical medal to celebrate peace coming is issued in Rome. Obverse shows Pope Benedict with the inscription Hene fetus XV Principio Pacim Vicarius. Reverse depicts the Redeemer with angels representing justice and peace.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
Henefetus XV Principio Pacim Vicarius
the Redeemer
Basketball Results From City Matches
Bloomington R high school faced Springfield High, losing 18 to 19. Mt Sterling beat Jacksonville 19 to 12 in Jacksonville. Central High defeated Clinton 31 to 15 at Peoria.
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Bloomington
Bloomington High School
Springfield High
Jacksonville
Mt. Sterling
Peoria
Man of strange actions again in evidence
William Wiseman recently returned from the country and again attracts motorists on East State street by lingering in the street while reading a paper. He is mentally unbalanced and at risk of injury unless supervised. Police order him to return to rural districts to live. he has no relatives in town.
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William Wiseman
East State Street
Stantls
Mr. Wiseman
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