Defiant Hamby Executed in Sing Sing Death Cell
Gordon Fawcett Hamby, a noted bank robber and train bandit whose crimes spanned the coast, was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison on Thursday night. He defied his captors to the end, declined chaplains, and delivered a final warning to youths about not starting down a wrong path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
Gordon Fawcett Hamby
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Hamby
Tacoma
Wash
Warden Lines
Jay B. Allen
Jilly
Alen
Death House
Kitchen stills traced to Binghamton New York
Federal prohibition agents traced widespread distribution of kitchen stills used to make moonshine at home to Binghamton New York. The crude tin pan devices were delivered by parcel post and one seizure found a still operating on a gas stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Binghampton
Parcel Post
To Cure Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An old advertisement claims the remedy stops cough and headache, fights the cold, and bears Grove's signature on each box. The copy presents a single product offer with no additional context or dates.
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Grove
Peru to Submit Tacna and Arica Dispute to League Council
Peru raises its claim to Tacna and Arica before the League of Nations, after the Peruvian national assembly adopted a resolution to submit the dispute to the council. The plebiscite promised after Chilean occupation has not been held, leaving Tacna to remain disputed with Bolivia also a claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
Western Hemisphere
Council of
League of Nations
National Assembly of Peru
League Council Peru
Tacna
Arica
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
Republicans In Ohio Observe McKinley Day Banquets
In Cleveland and at Niles on Thursday Republicans gathered for McKinley Day banquets. Senator W G Hard sig urged popular government through political parties and former Speaker Joseph G Cannon spoke at Niles recalling memories of the McKinley administration.
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Cleveland
Niles
W. G. Hard Sig
America
Joseph G. Cannon
Nles
Illinois Central To Electrify Terminal Project
Illinois Central to electrify its terminal and develop the south shore plan pending Chicago City Council approval of an amendment protecting the railroad from penalties if bond issues are delayed. Officials expect work to begin soon on the eighty million dollar portion of the project.
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Chicago
Tan
W. Markhem
Icis Central Railroad
South Shore
Chicago City Council
Scua
New York Influenza Cases Rise Among City Health Officials
New York January 30 Health Commissioner Copeland warned the influenza epidemic would not peak soon as new cases climbed. Thursday’s influenza total reached 4,708 up 883, while pneumonia cases fell 37 to 649. Deaths rose to 100 from influenza and 136 from pneumonia, increases of 33 and 18 respectively.
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New York
Copeland
Hungary executes three communists in Budapest
Three communists were executed in Budapest amid snow in the prison courtyard. Bela Kun ordered two, who shot Ukrainian officers and robbed gold before bodies were dumped in the Danube. Ladislas Szamuely, a wealthy brother and judge, kept trains ready to condemn anti Bolshevists. Seventeen more executions were charged. 450 terrorists await trial. Austria urged again to surrender Bela Kun.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Red Guards
Bela Kun
Danube
Ladislas Szamuely
Ladislas
Hungary
Austria
Bolsheviki Leaders Appeal To Poland
London dispatch reports a Moscow signed declaration by Lenin Cherkin and Trotsky inviting Poland to a friendly settlement of all disputes with Soviet Russia. The note says it is for Poland to decide whether to wage war and accuses Churchill and Clemenceau of inciting Poland to a senseless criminal war against Soviet Russia.
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London
Moscow
Lavsa
Lenine
Techticherin
Troteky
Poland
Council of the People’s Commissaries
Soviet
Russia
Rucsi
Winston Spencer Churchill
M. Clemenceau
Five Room Houses Dominant in Demand in Canvass
A Chamber of Commerce secretary reports that a canvass of letters and telephone inquiries shows modern five room houses with options in brick or stucco as the most desired. Average price range sought is between $4,000 and $4,500. Interest varies by locality with one buyer seeking a specific corner lot and willing to pay any price difference.
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Chamber of Commerce
Excellent New Bill At Orpheum Theater Opens
The Orpheum theater opened with a strong vaudeville bill and the picture Eastward Ho! William Russell leads the excellent feature as the strong cast supports a vivid story. Selma Braatz showcases a deft juggling act and proves a woman can juggle as well as a man. DeVoe and Hoeford draw encores with ventriloquism, the female imitator a crying baby. Whitfield and Ireland sing, joke, and dance through several numbers.
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Orpheum Theater
William Russel
Russell
Selma Braats
Miss Braatz
DeVoe
Hoeford
Emma Ebbing Marries Former Quincy Gallist
Acquaintances learned Thursday that Miss Emma Ebbing of Mt Sterling, who served at the Majestic, wed Alvin Day, a former Quincy galliitor, in Kansas City. Also notes New Years visits, a teacher visiting relatives, a wrist injury from a fall on ice, and local social calls including Mrs. Price entertaining guests.
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Quincey
Emma Ebbing
Mt Sterling
Majestic
Alvin Day
Quincy
Galiittor
Kansas City
Breant Taviér
Pahmyra
Ruth Ferris
Carthage
Frederica Kiemme
Amanda Ryan
Ohio Street
W. S. Price
State Street
Charlotte Wilcox
Dorothy
Galesburg
Herr G. Henry
Camp Paint
Roy Clem
Vermont Street
Pulse Hand Caught in Wringer At Relatives’ Home
Lowell Raukohl aged three visiting relatives in Quincy suffered a severe injury when his little finger was caught in a clothes wringer. The fore part of the finger was torn off. The injured hand is healing as well as could be expected.
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L Lowell Raukohl
Bijou Theater Opens With Mixed Shows Despite Delays
The Bijou Theater opened with Hiancha Sweet in Fighting Cressy failing to arrive on time for the debut, while DeWolfe's Runmakers presented Cloverdale in the afternoon. Cloverdale, in excellent company shape, features Frank O'Neill as Uncle Silas delivering a strong performance.
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Hiancha Sweet
Cressy
Bijou
DeWolfe
Cloverdale
Frank O’neill
Uncle Silas
Mayos
Bowling Totepins and High Scores at Local Meet
Bowling totals show high score by Ridder, Ir. 206 and high average by Widder Jr. 158. Next game Kiefer versus Ehrhhardt on Monday night. Coastal schools closed reports from Fresno Cat and Monroe Wash with June 40-day notice.
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Ridder
Widder, Jr
Kiefer
Ehrhhardt
San Francusco
Cal
Tluenga
Fresno
Cat
Monroe
Wash
Turner Hall
Smith
Keller
Pott
Totl
Ave
Hoffman
Brinkoetter
Myers
Crooks
Gunther Wean
Imandicap
Rouse
Eae
Eee
Wiss R. Nessler
Cc. Merkel
Ee Mets
Aes
Haxels
Haxel Whee Eae
Buschman
Burns
Dierkes So. Sew
Willams Tid
Haxel
Bletch
W. Wich
Ascheman
Zeph
A. Ascheman
Blickhan
Jarvis
Igh
Carpenters
Tansman's
Lasters
Williamson
Toul
Wiess
Lutz
Seorm
Tonalker
B. Honaker
Atom
jyHs Nah
Awe
Tet
Brd
Teath
Kiefer Wane Ee
Earler
Wachtel
Tinman
Tlandicap
Pat
Joad Your Kidneys With Jad Salts Remedy
Warns against kidney pain and urges using Jad Salts to cleanse and stimulate kidney function. Recommends four ounces of rad Salts mixed with water daily, plus ample water intake, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and prevents bladder weakness.
One Recruit Signed Up Here Thursday
Army recruiting officers in Quin cy report one recruit joined on Thursday. Martin R. Van Tuyle enlisted for three years in the medical department and was sent to Ft. Sheridan near Chicago for training. The campaign touts stronger inducements, including vocational and educational training, zero cost instruction, pay while learning, and full provisions with potential savings at discharge.
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Army
Quincy
Martin R. van Tuyle
Medical Department
Ft. Sheridan
Chicago
Jefferson Graduating Class Entertained at School Party
The Jefferson Junior High class of nineteen boys and girls was entertained by the Parent Teachers Association at a Thursday evening party. Dancing and refreshments were enjoyed before the group leaves for the Senior High School Monday morning to begin work.
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Jefferson School
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Jefferson
Hill Post Members Host Dance for 150 Couples
Henry R. Hill Post American Legion hosted a Thursday evening dance in Eagles’ hall with 150 couples, friends of the veterans, dancing to Rialto Jazz orchestra музыкa. It was the second event after Armistice Day. committee members were Ted Dorsey Emmett Snyder and Milton Braxmeter.
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Henry R. Hill Post
American Legion
Eagles
Meusic
Rialto Jazz Orchestra
Post
Armory Armistice Day
Ted Dorsey
Emmett Snyder
Milton Braxmeter
Christening of Loretta Waterhotte at St John Church
Loretta Coletta, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Waterhotte of 1110 Chestnut Street, was christened Sunday at St John Catholic Church by Rev Father Postner. Albert Waterhotte, the baby's grandfather, and Mrs Coletta Zimmerman, a grandmother, acted as sponsors.
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Loretta Coletta
Frank Waterhotte
Chestnut Street
St. John Catholic Church
Father Postner
Albert Waterhotte
Coletta
Zimmerman
Beautiful Actress Credits Complexion For Success In Aphrodite Casting
New York Sun reports actress Dorothy Dalton credits her rise to beauty skin. She promotes Derwillo cosmetic preparation and Derwille as the key to a rosy white complexion that lasts through weather and wear. Over 900,000 users and druggists back the product with a money back guarantee.
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New York Sun
Misa Dorothy Dalton
Ince Stor
New York
Aphrodite
Mategera
Airl
Derwillo
Derwille
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Illinois Central
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St. Boniface
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Miller & Arthur
Heladbreder Hros
Dorothy Dalton
American Cloak and Suit Co
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