Claire Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Murder
Elmor Claire was found guilty of murdering James Dennison by a circuit court jury. He received a 14 year sentence after four hours of deliberation, with the verdict announced at 10:30 p.m. Three ballots were taken before unanimity. Claire displayed calmness and even humor as he awaited sentencing and asked to see the verdict. The jury cited four allegedly key facts, including Claire being the only person with Dennison at the time of the injuries and his suspicious actions surrounding the incident near Union Station. Legal proceedings noted the case rested largely on circumstantial evidence, with Sheriff John Coens helping gather witnesses. Dennison died from wounds sustained near Burlington station on Sept 17. he had knife wounds and head injuries.
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Elmor Claire
James Dennison
Claire
John Coens
Benjamin Bryant
Akers
Elmer Claire
Dennison
William Delongjay
Union Station
St. Mary's Hospital
Leroy Adair
Burlington Station
William Delongiay
Delongiay
James A Welch Suffers Stroke At Home Visit
James A Welch longtime manager of the Comstock Castle retail store and a candidate for the Thnot Soldiers and Sailors home superintendency suffered a paralytic stroke at 8:80 Saturday afternoon while visiting the store. He is in serious condition at his home 25 Spring street. Welch, Civil War veteran, had retired five years ago and remained active in Soldiers' home affairs. He visited The Whig office shortly before the stroke and then went to the Comstock Castle store where the event occurred. Police ambulance transported him home. Dr O F Schullian said the condition remains serious though resting easily, with prognosis dependent on diagnosis. Dr W A McCandless of St Louis, his brother-in-law, to arrive today.
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Mo Welch
Comstock Castle
Spring Street
Welch
William M. Welch
Soldiers’ Home
Whig
O. F. Schullian
W. A. McCandless
St. Louis
Cruiser Orama Returns to Rio with Soldiers Aboard
The British auxiliary cruiser Orama, part of the squadron hunting the German raider in the south Atlantic, put into Rio de Janeiro on Saturday after securing soldiers and then set sail again for the sea.
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Rio Janeiro
South Atlantic
Parson's place auctioned for 20000 dollars at Edina
The 400 acre Parson's place owned by C. A. Ewing of Decatur sold at Edina for 20000 dollars, about 10 dollars per acre, to Dr. I. W. Collins of Yorksville. The property includes a six room house, barn, and outbuildings, with 65 acres timber and the rest valley land, one mile west of Locust Will. Lane Buys House. Kemas FE Lane bought a 1500 dollar house and lot at Sixth and Delaware from Richard Bentrap as an investment. Thomas E. Thompson arranged with a Quincy resident to build a five room stucco bungalow in a good neighborhood. Duff and Hayden bought Beeler sub-division near Highland Park. Hayden bought six lots for building. The price listing shows 50 and 10 in deeds filed Wednesday. Buys Farm Near Ursa. BE. F. Witler bought the 126 acre farm of E. Woods four miles southeast of Ursa for 21000 dollars, moving to a 36000 dollar farm near Augusta.
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Locust Will, Mo
Collins
Lane
Kemas FE
Sixth
Delaware Street
Richard Bentrap
Thomas E. Thompson
Quincy
Keokuk
Thomas Duff
E. B. Hayden
Palmyra
Beeler
Highland Park
Hayden
Maple
Sycamore
Twentieth
Duff
Ursa
BE. F. Witler
Fowler
8. E. Woods
Mr. Woods
Augusta
Criticises Wilson on world peace in London meeting
Sir FLEE. Smith the British attorney general told workingmen in London that President Wilson’s freedom of the seas statement was wrong He argued seas were free before the war and no freedom would exist while Britain remains an island unless Germany is defeated Lord Derby noted no weakening of resolve to win the war.
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London
Sir Flee. Smith
Wilson
Germany
Lord Derby
Court rules Campbell as de facto Arizona governor
Arizona Supreme CourtAffirms Thomas E Campbell Republican as de facto governor ousting incumbent Democrat G W P Hunt who disputed surrender of office. This January ruling consolidates Campbell's claim to executive power following a disputed election.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Arizona Supreme Court
Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
G. W. P. Hunt
Zeppelin Warning In Paris Warns Of Zeppelin Approaches
Paris authorities install powerful electric sirens in all quarters to alert Parisians to the approach of Zeppelins. The system aims to provide rapid warning across the city.
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Paris
Iowa Grims Edge Grinnell in Conference Tilt
Iowa defeated Grinnell on its floor in a conference game last night. The final score was 19 to 16 with Iowa holding a slim lead through the contest.
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Iowa
Grinnell
Iowa City
Grims
Waiting for First Positions in City Nomination Race
Dozens of petitions filed as Democrats lead with 48 of 54 candidates in city ticket races. William K. Abbott tops the Democratic mayoral list, while Duke Schroer remains solo for city clerk. Several offices see multiple contenders, with petitions open until the filing deadline.
City Republicans to Meet Thursday
Quincy Republicans will meet Thursday evening at 8 o clock in the Republican headquarters to discuss candidates for the spring election. The city central committee and the Young Men s Republican club oversee the meeting which is informal. Filing for primary petitions begins Monday, with the city primary scheduled for February 27. Offices include mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, an alderman per ward, a supervisor at large, eight assistant supervisors, five justices of the peace and five constables.
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William K. Abbott
Duke Schroer
Ralph Perry
Abbott
John G. Wheelock
Schroer
Justice of the Peace
Teket
George Genenbacher
Samuel §. Hyatt
George M. Brown
George B. McGuire
George Koehler
Otto J. Bergmann
Fifth
George Ullman
A. C. Bieckhaus
Conrad Likelmann
Albert Watergotte, Jr
W. J. Boden
Albert Schneiders
John Boeing
F. A. Disseler
Mayour
Frank A. Bolles
J. A. Thompson
Charles I. Ffoar
P. C. Eis
Third Ward
W. A. Sunmonds
Quincy
City Central Committee
Young Men's Republican Club
Joliet Ticket Man Victim of Robbers
Joliet Jan 28 C W Small ticket agent at Union station was held up by a robber early this morning and $500 was taken from the money drawer in his office. The robber tied his hands and forced him to reveal the location of the drawer.
Crown Jewel Found In Budapest Cathedral
A crown jewel from the imperial regalia, reported missing after King Charles's coronation, has been located in Budapest's cathedral. The discovery followed an investigation that revealed several settings were loose, prompting a thorough overhaul of the crown.
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Budapest
Charles
Bohemian Orchestra Here Tuesday Night
The Bohemian Orchestra led by Josef Mach and tenor Signor Giuseppe Bartolotta will perform next Tuesday at the Empire theater under the Quincy Young People's Lyceum association. The seven member group offers varied classical selections to suit diverse audiences.
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Bohemian Orchestra
Signor
Giuseppe Bartolotta
Empire Theater
Quincy Young People’s Lyceum Association
Josef Mach
Damrosch Orchestra
New York
Signor Bartolotta
Naples
Patti
Melba
Kubelik
Paderewski
James F. Hurt
Bohumir Kryl
Quincy Firemen Lost En Route To Columbus Rescue
Fire at Tate and Tappel hardware store in a nearby village spread rapidly, threatening total loss. Chief George Marriott and Westerman of No 6 auto crew were reported lost or missing on the way to assist, while Buck et brigade efforts saved adjacent stores and a residence as property damage neared eight thousand dollars.
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Columbus
Tate & Hoppel
George Marriott
Avsistant
Westerman
Quincy
Tate and Tappel Hardware Store
Bucket Brigade
Marriott
No. 6
Whig
Frank Lee
Qoberling & MM “Teal
TPA to Stage Rally February 10
Plans for a big TPA rally on February 10 were unveiled at a Saturday night meeting. The event aims to recruit members and closes with a banquet at the Hotel Quincy. The rally precedes the state convention in May and the group discussed joining the Quincy delegation to the Ad Men’s convention in St. Louis. A banner will be displayed at Hotel Quincy and baseball stock was purchased.
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Quincy
Big Quincy
St. Louis
T. B.A
Daniels
King and Rainey
Hon. L. ¥. Sherman
Hotel Quincy
France to Pay War Indemnity
Paris report on war damages states fifteen billion francs as the total believed due to public and private property. Georges Desplas explains the bill creating temporary war indemnity tribunals to handle over two million anticipated claims and rapid reconstruction aims.
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Paris
France
Georges Pesplag
Chamber of Deputies
M. Desplas
Associated Press
United States
Rameges
Higher Commission
Supreme Court
Switeerland
Spain
Denmark
Money dictator urged for Britain
The Pall Mall Gazette calls for a money dictator to curb Yankee bankers and keep interest rates in check as Britain faces war-financed borrowing. The piece argues a four percent tax-free rate could attract funds, citing German loans at five percent and urging firm, educated market control to prevent rate spikes.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Bonar Law
Cabrera Calls at State Department
Mexican finance minister Louis Cabrera, in the United States since August as chairman of the Mexican section of the joint commission, called at the State Department. Officials said the visit carried no significance beyond a farewell. He planned to leave soon for Mexico.
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Washington
Louis Cabrera
United States
Joint Commission
State Department
Mexwo
Requests Public To Raise Flags In Memoriam McKinley Birthday
Mrs. Mary Hild patriotic instructor of the Women s Relief corps No 47 asks the public to raise flags Monday in memoriam to McKinley s birthday Third Annual Dance The Eagles Baseball club will hold its third annual dance at Labor temple Monday evening O Farrell s orchestra will furnish the music The arrangements committee includes Grover Burns Edward Peters Oscar Wich Walter Wich Carl Merkel Richard McCormick Edgar Schaefer Charles Morford Ben Tensing and Oscar Eggerson
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Mary Hild
Women's Relief Corps
No. 47
McKirley
Eagles’ Baseball Club
Labor Temple
O'Farrell
Grover Burns
Edward Peters
Oscar Wich
Walter Wich
Carl Merkel
Richard McCormick
Edgar Schaefer
Charles Morford
Ben Tensing
Oscar Eggeson
Love Versus Wealth Motif Shifts in Marital News
A brief society note contrasts marriages founded on affection with those driven by wealth. It profiles couples and families navigating choosing partners for love or financial security, reflecting on social expectations and personal priorities.
Berlin Adopts Uniform Bread Mixture Under Ruling
Berlin magistrates decree a uniform bread mix using half rye and flour with 40 percent white flour and ten percent barley flour. The ruling, issued in Berlin and reported via London, sets the exclusive standard for bread sold in the city.
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Berlin
London
Maroons Fall to Muscatine in Friday Night Loss
The Maroons were defeated 45 to 23 by Muscatine in Friday night action. Muscatine, touted as the strongest team in Iowa, dominated from start to finish, leaving the local squad outmatched throughout the game.
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Maroons
Muscatine
Lowa
Annapolis Sailors Open Swimming Season With Win
Annapolis Md Jan 23 The navy's swimming season opened with a 40 to 14 victory over Princeton. St Johns College of Brooklyn fell 27 to 19 to the sailors in the same meet in Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Princeton
Navy
St. John’s College of
Brooklyn
Advertising interest soars in Oklahoma and Missouri tour
Will P Green reports strong enthusiasm for Bryan across Missouri and Oklahoma after talks in Tulsa Kansas City and Oklahoma City. Hugh S Fullerton spoke in Joplin joining a joint Joplin Neosho ad club meeting. Fullerton promotes YMCA building in Joplin as oil towns grow. Neosho ad club counts 150 members. Business heads take more interest in advertising.
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Bryan
Will P. Green
Missouri
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Mr. Green
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Joplin
Neoshead
Hugh
Fullerton
Hackman Seeks Quincy Mayor Nomination Platform Pushes City Growth
R E Hackman announces Democratic bid for Quincy mayor. He attacks fire department costs as obsolescent, calls for boundary expansion adding nearly 2000 residents, civil service for city workers, merit-based appointments, and free Mississippi River bridge tolls. He supports interurban rail access, municipal ownership ideas, and aggressive promotion to make Quincy busier and better.
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Quincy
R. E. Hackman
Alr. Hackman
Quiner
Hackman
Aight Platt
Weather outlook across states for the weekend
The forecast shows unsettled and warmer conditions in Winois with rain possible Sunday and Sunday night. Missouri expects increasing clouds Sunday then rain, warmer in the east, then rain or snow and much colder Monday. Iowa predicts unsettled, warmer Sunday with likely rain or snow and a Monday snow and much colder.
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Winois
Missouri
East
Iowa
Fath River Forecast Update
The river will fall slowly tonight and Sunday, easing high water concerns for nearby communities. No major flooding expected as runoff tapers off and levels decline gradually through the weekend.
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Maine Street
Abe Martin
Congress
Galary
I. W. Collins
Kirksville
Knox County
Campbell
W. K. Abbott
M. G. Dettle
Joseph H. Hanly
F. A. Metzger
William J. Cunnane
Rudy B. Kiefer
Pat William Beckermeyer
Albert Grimmer
William J
Boots) Menke
Fred P. Taylor
J. C. Walker
John Schauf
Ben Heckle
E. J. Bonney
F. William Heckenkamp
Jas. L. Maya
J. L. McCully
Jacob R. Wible
H. E. Sterling
E. H. Bernard
Henry Felsing
John P. Hoyer
Frank D
Peggy) Mevers
City Republicans
City Committee
Young Men’s Club
Joliet
Bohemian
TPA
J. Lipnick
Hampshire Street
Gem City
Mr. Lipnick
South Thirteenth Street
Anna Bexton
Fifth and Spruce
Sammuel
Dick Levi
Hunter Rodgers
J. A. Hanna
B.G. M
Kenry J. Masching
Joseph Esler
Britain
Cabrera
Hugh S. Fullerton
World Advertise
Hannibal
Ust
Han
Los Angeles
Cahaté
Maine St
Thompson
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