Brady Ill in Court Delays Cassady Fire Case
Affidavits from doctors show A A Brady ill with tonsillitis and unable to attend in Quincy. Brady and Cox cases, tied to the Locust boulevard Cassady property fire, were continued to the March term at the request of attorneys and with no resistance from the state. State's Attorney Wolfe expects trials at the March term.
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A. A. Brady
Quincy
Circuit Court
Brady
Cassidy
Locust Boulevard
W. St. John Wines
Springfield
Cox
Wolfe
Brother of Quincy Woman Honored for War Service
Mrs. A Hollensteiner of 1408 State Street received a letter from a German relative detailing her brother William Homburg a Kaiser's Army member earning a decoration with infant cross for actions in Russia since March 1915 He allegedly commanded a machine gun team and helped repulse three Russian assaults earning the cross and praise for his trench work in Russia.
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A. Hollensteiner
State Street
Germany
William Homburg
Kaiser’s Army
Fan Cress
Homburg
Russia
Special Grand Jury Called To Save County Costs
County Attorney Pred Wolfe announced a special grand jury session to hear the cases of Everett Morns and Frank Davis charged with stealing brass from McWilliams Construction south of town. They are ready to plead guilty and be sentenced at once. jurors will be drawn from the current panel and hearings begin today to save the county money.
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Everett Morns
Frank Davis
Grand Jury
Pred Wolfe
Anen
Netit
Circuit Court
Morris
Davis
McWolliams Construction Company
Overcoat Stolen at Policemen's Ball
An expensive overcoat checked at Turner hall during the policemen's ball Wednesday night disappeared after the dance. Police believe the coat was taken with malicious intent and will prosecute the culprit when identified. No other items were missing.
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Turner Hall
Local Pickups and Household Goods Advertised
Local retailer Halbach Schroeder Co promotes specials on towels and dress fabrics with prices for Swiss corset cover embroidery and plaid dress goods. Notices mention Clayton visitors, a California family arrival for a funeral, a pneumonia case in Kansas City, and a doctor’s severe plea to treat children's colds with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey.
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W. HE Craig
Clayton
Tmro Brothersadaw
Adair
Huck Jewels
California
James Exon
Oper Ovard
Halbachschroeder Co
Calin
Roy Brazelton
Broadway
Tle
Dr. Bell
Reaper
Dr Bell
Dregests
Need 1 250 000 Men to Protect Harbors
Washington reports to the senate military committee that a force of at least 1,250,000 men is needed to defend vital US coast areas against raiders. Lieut Col W G Haan outlines plans from the National Land Defense Board, detailing auxiliary fortifications and long range artillery to deter attacks near Boston and key facilities.
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Washington
United States
Senate Military Committee
W. G. Haan
War Department
The
National
Land Defense Board
Department
Engineer Corps
Col. Haan
Boston
Navy Yard
State House
Fore River Works
Business
President Wilson Launches Midwest Speech Tour
President Wilson leaves Washington for a Midwest speaking tour to defend his preparedness program. He plans detailed addresses on army and navy measures, Mexican and international issues, and pending congressional actions, with first stop in Pittsburgh. He will avoid banquets and will meet Governor Capper's wife in Topeka, while Mrs. Wilson greets supporters at each stop.
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Washington
Wilson
Middle West
Army
Navy
Congress
Pittsburgh
Capper
Topeka
Rear cantilever springs improve ride comfort
The rear springs are famous cantilever type. These are probably the easiest riding and most shock absorbing springs ever designed. With these springs riding comfort is insured.
Hartwell drainage district levee breach floods 8,000 acres
Forty feet of the Hartwell drainage and levee district levee on the Illinois river in Greene county broke Friday, flooding nearly the entire 8,000 acre district. A neighboring 12,000 acre levee owned by former VP Charles W. Fairbanks remains safe.
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Jacksonville
Hartwell
Ilinois
Greene County
Charles W. Fairbanks
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