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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
5
The Rock Island council acts on a notice regarding a local issue labeled Threes versus Central Association. Officials express support for a position and outline the council's intended action and public will.
Rock Island city commission voiced backing for the Three I movement and urged reversal of a recent arbitration ruling to allow Rock Island to compete with Davenport and Moline. The mayor and five commissioners signed a formal statement asking Secretary Farrell and the national commission to reconsider, noting fan support and regional rivalry.
St Francis bowls three games with scores showing two wins over Sterns Clothing. Connell led with a high game of 202 and several players contributed to the 802 total for St Francis while Sterns posted 665 715 and 667.
A committee of L. L. Hance, Pete Lister, P B Trenkenschuh and Howard Klove is appointed to meet President Tearney in Chicago if he deems it necessary for them to go. The move follows circulating a copy of the letter to the president.
On South Eighth Street's Tansman alleys Friday morning Krull and Woltman won all three doubles games against Hageman and Ringstorf with totals 1016 and 901 for the opponents and 968 and 1128 for Krull and Holtman respectively, yielding a 2096 team score. The Molders edged Allied Printing Trades in a three-game Labor Temple showdown with scores 686 745 725 to 713 676 697.
Bloomington dispatch says Rowdy Elliott plans the Coast league pursuit of Bloomington third baseman Danica. Elliott, a West Side figure, is expected back early next week to finalize negotiations. An eastern report claims John McGraw seeks further Ped acquisitions including George Whiteman and Jim Bluejacket with prior Bloomers connections.
Two girls teams the Regulars and Chal lengers played in the YMCA gym before the regular game. The Maroons edged the Thigh school five 23 to 0 at halftime and built on that lead with strong defense and shooting. Lummis and Merkel led the scoring with several successful throws as Albright and Waters contributed on defense and rebounding.
Fred Fulton defeated Porky Flynn by referee's decision in New Orleans after a long featherweight contest. Fulton pressed the action throughout and was knocked down in rounds four and twelve while Flynn was sent to the ropes in the eighth. Fulton weighed 220 pounds to Flynn's 202. Jim Coffey and Frank Moran challenged with the winner to be decided.
Quincy letter carriers met at the post office Friday afternoon and installed the newly chosen officers. Clarence Rump, the retiring president, was named delegate to the state convention meeting next month. New officers are President John Kelker, Vice president Fred Pettler, Secretary Roy Pullman, Financial secretary Carl Eppinger, Treasurer Albert Mouse, Sergeant at arms Henry Pettler.
In New Orleans the big rival was poised to make his debut as a champion. The chatter centered on who would cover the hefty purse while the crowd buzzed over the emerging figure.
Roads have been neglected across many country districts causing extended traffic disruption and mail delivery delays. Officials report ongoing maintenance needs and request patience as repairs continue. Local residents fear longer commutes and hindered commerce due to stalled road works.
Farmers report stark contrasts in road quality as storms and freezes alter conditions from smooth pavement to almost impassable. Some routes are dragged and passable. others, like the Clayton to Timewell stretch, force riders to walk and delay mail delivery.
A fire damaged multiple sub stations causing power interruptions in towns including Mattoon and Mussville. Crews quickly isolated the blaze and restored service within hours, with no trouble reported at Quincy plant as repairs continued.
Evansville Indiana resident W E Curry writes of a six year old girl suffering croup finding instant relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. He and his wife also use it and regard it as the best cure for bad cold cough throat trouble and croup they have seen. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
A Friday visit to the county Clerk's office led to an odd mix up when the highway commissioner Thomas B. Smith from Ursa, a clerks brother, arrived unrecognized. He appeared with a heavy beard after two months away, surprising Billy Smith and prompting a brief introduction. A separate event notes the Girls Outing club presenting a new stage piece to the school. Birthday greetings mark Kircher's upcoming February 1 birthday, still described as spry. Bodley lodge No 1 schedules a special meeting at 2 and 7 PM in the Masonic temple.
The article describes a group of Quincy residents enjoying a show in Chicago with several named attendees including Henry Giese Mo Hess Thomas Beatty TE Fo Payton Cliford Reid and Mere VE Fo Daten. It notes they traveled Friday and reports on the social scene and reception of the event.
Fragmentary notice describes amusements at the Celestial venue including performances and events featuring Pete Seett and others. readable fragments hint at a program of songs and entertainment.
Fragments note Lane rest near Quincy with street repairs and a street car incident. County Treasurer Edward Peter injures shin. Beckman trains in Canton with circus troupe for weeks. Rev I W Bingaman speaks at Anna Brown Home Sunday. Frank Fathler recovering after operation. Foreclosure sale nets $34,600 for Emery Ro Wileman land in Lima Lake Drainage district. Community items show routine local happenings and auctions.
Fragmented OCR text discusses shifting laws in America with scattered references to New Orleans and New York, mentioning shipping, taxes, and political figures. The legible portions hint at debates over policy and regulation but lack coherent details or sources.
An old advertisement touts a home dry cleaning method for coats dresses and fabrics using two ounces of solvent mixed with gasoline. It claims quick bright results with no shrinking fading or pressing and warns to keep flames away.
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