Daylight Bomb Fatal At Highland Park
Cabaret singer Frank Metcalf, 32, of Lexington Kentucky, died at St Marys hospital after a daylight bomb exploded at Highland Park during fireworks. Witnesses say Metcalf bent over the receptacle to light the fuse while warning children. the fuse burned two seconds, not two minutes, before explosion. Coroner to hold inquest. Metcalf leaves a widow and both parents in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Metcalf
Lexington
Highland Park
St. Mary's Hospital
North Fourth Street
Carl Brust
Evansville
Ind
Metcalf
Brust
W. H. Baker
Otis Johnston
Lawrence Amen
Breinig
Cook’s Park
Kinders
Annex Cafe
Highland
Itis
Quincy
Henderson, Ky
Fourth Celebration Causes Two Fires
Fire crews from stations 1 2 3 and 5 responded at 11 15 AM to 121 South Tenth street home of George A Fellers a fire cracker set the roof ablaze with about 15 in damages. At 11 45 AM crews from stations 2 5 and 8 went to Henry Simmons Twentieth and Jefferson streets where a spark from a chimney lit a summer kitchen roof causing about 10 in damages. At 10 55 PM crews from stations 1 2 and 3 were called to 836 Maine street where a sky rocket struck the roof of a two story frame building owned by Mrs Tom Lane causing about 5 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Tenth Street
George A. Fellers
Henry Simmons
Twentieth
Jefferson Streets
Maine Street
Tom Lane
Thumb injury ends in blast during Newtown toy visit
Superintendent of Highways L L Boyer sustained injuries when a toy pistol exploded in his hands while visiting Newtown on Wednesday afternoon. The blast tore away part of the thumb end and nail. tetanus precautions were taken. Boyer returned to Quincy Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighways
Emergency League 10 Hieet in Galesburg
Sixty or more division and brigade officers of the Woman's Emergency League gather in Galesburg to organize for the 7th and 15th congressional districts. About six hundred active workers are represented. speakers include Mrs. Blanche B. West and Mrs. A. C. Robers. deputy field marshal Mrs. Mary Sykes will lead central and northern Illinois efforts amid strong enlistment in the fifth corps under Mrs. Harrison Monro Brown and Mrs. Frank H. Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Emergency League
Galesburg
Blanche B. West
Bushnell
A. C. Robers
William Aleshire
Plymouth
Winnebago
Boone and
Ogle
Ilinois
Maida Lee Fosgate
League
Quincy
Vacationers from Quincy Head to Outdoor Retreats
Nearly a hundred Quincy residents plan summer escapes to mountains lakes and resorts across the country. The list names Miss Marguerite Lusk Clear Lake Iowa Mrs Paul Tibbets Iowa Mr and Mrs Arthur Pfeiffer Chicago and many others bound for Minocqua Estes Park California Wyoming and Tennessee destinations as the city basks in the call of summer recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Quincy
Grand Lake
Manitou
Estes Park
Wyoming
California
Tennessee
Blue Ridge
Marguerite Lusk
Clear Lake
Iowa
Paul Tibbets
Arthur Pfeiffer
Chicago
Georgann Castle
Louisville
Kentucky
George Reeves
Dean Richardson
G. J. Cotell
George Dashwood
Minocqua
I. W. Bingaman
Sargent
Kas
Loren Cox
Colorado
Agnes Wolf
Charles Bartlett
C. A. Babcock
R. F. Buchanan
Denver
Oren McKay
Union City
M. F. Carrott
Minocqui
D. L. Musselman
Alfred Castle
Boston
Maas
F. W. Crane
Wisconsin
Quincys Pulse Workshop Closed For Holiday
The Red Cross Cheerful home gymnasium workshop was closed Wednesday afternoon to give the women a holiday. Move Quarters Boat G L Schanz relocates the willow cutting gang quarters boat from Marblehead to Canton under a government contract as Marblehead willow supply runs out. Mississippi River Commission to meet July 10 at 10 a m in room 1301 Life Building St Louis to discuss river improvement matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Closad
The
Red Cross
G. L. Schanz
Marblehead
Canton
Commission
Mississippi River Commission
International Life Building
Liggett Building
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Bates Learns of Brother's Death in New York
T. J. Bates of Bluffs learned from The Whig on Wednesday of his brother Joseph Bates editor of the Bloomington Pantograph dying in New York Monday evening. Bates had heard rumors and traced his brother's whereabouts, noting Joseph lived in Camp Point for 30 years and that T. J. Bates had not been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Bates
Bluffs
Joseph Bates
Bloomington
Hull Race Attracts Large Crowd In Hull Ill Fourth of July
More than 500 people attended Hull Illinois Fourth of July races with Kinderhook band music and fireworks. Results include 2:30 trot one mile Bonney B first Skinner second Harry third Don Rex del fourth. best time 2:49. 2:30 pace one mile Slats first Raven Girl second Ruby Strassburg third. best time 2:33. Running race one-half mile won by Joe owned by E. Z. Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Ill
Kinderhook
Bonney B
Reeder
Skinner
Franks
Harry
Turner
Don Rexdel
Johnson
Slats
Raven Girl
Zehalder
Ruby Strassburg
Solinger
Joe
E. Z. Lawrence
Underwriters Pay 350000 for Damaged Paintings Seizure
London reports underwriters paid 350000 to settle a claim after 15 valuable paintings were damaged by fire and water aboard the steamer Mississippi en route to New York in October 1914. The works included a Reynolds valued at 150000 and a Coup at 136000. The court accepted proof of authenticity from art dealers and noted a salvage of about 290000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mississippi
New York
Reynolds
Mexican Students Form Farm Helpers Society
A group of former students from the Mexico college of agriculture organizes in Mexico City a nonsecret society with goals to improve farmers' conditions. It plans small cooperative groups, cooperative granaries, and a model granary on a large ranch near the capital to illustrate construction and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico College of Agriculture
Mexico
United States
Baptist Young People Picnic at South Park
The Baptist Young People's Union of Central Baptist church held a full day picnic in South Park on Wednesday. A noon dinner was followed by afternoon games with a large turnout of youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union of the
Central Baptist Church
South Park
Woodmen Enjoy Picnic by North Star Camp 4474
Modern Woodmen North Star Camp No 4474 and families held a Fourth of July outing at South Park. Lemonade and ice cream were provided by the camp, and attendees spent the day in a pleasant manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
North Star Camp
South Park
British and US sailors march in Independence Day parade
British and United States sailors joined a San Diego Independence Day parade on July 5. A detachment from a British warship, described as blue packets, took a place of honor in the procession.
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San Diego
The More You Res Of Some People The Less You Are Satisfied
A reflective line notes that heightened social comparison reduces personal contentment, suggesting that chasing others achievements can erode satisfaction with one’s own life and progress. The idea echoes common wisdom about happiness and envy.
We Are Glad To Make It Right
Mrs Joseph Elliott rejects claims of lasting ill will toward Mrs Journey calling them unfounded The Whig apologizes for misrepresentations and clarifies the warrant related to Mrs Journeys words in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Elliott
Meg Andrew Journey
Mrs. Journey
Whig
Came to Quincy 82 Years Ago Fourth of July
John L. Bert, born April 7, 1835 in St. Louis, marked an 82 year anniversary of coming to Quincy as an infant. The veteran dry goods man, long active in Quincy business, lived with his son H. L. Bert at 1470 Vermont Street and recently faced declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Bert
H. L. Bert
Vermont Street
Mr. Bert
Quincy
St. Louis
Mississippi
Newcomb Hotel
Fourth Street
Murphy
Henry Root
F. T. Hill
van Buren Shinn
Mr. Root
Shinn, Bert and Hill
Mr. Shinn
Miller Dies in Blessing Hospital in Ellington Township
W. E. Miller of North Twelfth street Ellington township died at 10 45 am Wednesday in Blessing hospital after four months illness two in serious condition. Born Marcelline Illinois June 2 1835 he was 82 a Civil War veteran and Mason. Survived by wife six brothers A K Miller Quincy Charles Miller Marcelline Bert Miller Oregon Edward Miller Colorado Fred Miller Macomb John Miller Truckee Cal and two sisters Mrs Worley Macomb and Mrs Della Laughlin Maysville Cal. Funeral 10 am Friday at home Ellington township then body to Marcelline for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Miller
North Twelfth Street
Ellington Township
Blessing Hospital
Marcelline
Til
Mr. Miller
The
Masons
A. K. Miller
Quincey
Charles Miller
Bert Miller
Oregon
Edward Miller
Colorado
Fred Miller
Macomb
John Miller
Truckee
Cal
Worley Macomb
Della Laughlin
Maysville
Eagles In Charge Of Peter Tuffli Funeral
The funeral of Peter W. Tuffli was held at 2:30 PM Wednesday in the home by the order of Eagles. Mrs. Haggas and Mrs. Henry sang. Bearers were William Ruff, F. William Heckenkamp Jr, Henry Bergstrasser, Edward Crawford, Edward Dorkenwald, James Summers, Robert Nesta, and August Wehmeyer. Burial was in Graceland cemetery with attendees from Kansas City and Highland, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Tuffli
Hampshire Street
Order of Eagles
Frank Grunwald Dies in Hospital at 29
Frank Grunwald of seven miles southeast of Camp Point died at 1 30 on Wednesday in St Marys hospital after a groin operation. Born in Camp Point September 12 1887 he was 29 and worked in farming with his brother. He leaves his parents and a brother of Camp Point. Burial will be in Camp Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grunwald
Camp Point
St. Mary’s Hospital
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude E Hofer
The funeral for Mrs Gertrude E Hofer will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the residence 517 Locust Street. Burial in Woodland Cemetery will be private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude E. Hofer
Locust Street
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral for Miss Annette Verniaud Held at Freiburg Chapel
The funeral for Miss Annette Verniaud was held at 10 o clock Wednesday morning in the Freiburg chapel conducted by Rev H W Trueblood. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Verniaud
Freiburg
H. W. Trueblood
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs Candace Prevost Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs Candace Prevost will be conducted at 10 o'clock Friday morning in the home at 1225 North Eighth street by Rev R H Hartley of the Presbyterian church. Burial in Woodland cemetery will be private. Mrs Arthur Judy of Davenport Iowa and Mrs Harriet Mathews of St Louis Mo are here for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candace Prevost
North Eighth Street
R. H. Hartley
Presbyterian Church
Woodland Cemetery
Arthur Judy
Davenport
Iowa
Harriet Mathews
St. Louis
Funeral for John Kincade in Ellington Township
The funeral was held in the afternoon at the home in Ellington township with Rev. McCracken officiating. A large attendance gathered as bearers William Steward, William Dedert, Henry Dedert, Frank Shriver, William Putman and Henry Thyson carried the casket to burial in Ellington Presbyterian Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kincade
Ellington Township
McCracken
William Steward
William Dedert
Henry Dedert
Frank Shriver
William Putman
Henry Thyson
Ellington Presbyterian Cemetery
Men Build Elusive Pedestals From Their own Hands
The speaker argues that the best some men can do is set up self made pedestals, creating an image of virtue through personal image rather than actual achievement. The phrase suggests self aggrandizement and vanity as a substitute for genuine merit.
Quiet Independence Day in Quincy with Park Picnics
Quincy marked a calm Fourth of July amid wartime tension with peaceful picnics at St. Marys and St. Francis churches and parks. Excursions to Keokuk drew crowds, while a fatal accident at Highland Park cast a shadow over a day of family gatherings, auto trips, and evening fireworks. The Chamber of Commerce Glee Club led patriotic singing at the Soldiers Home, closing with classic tunes and rosters of local veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
F. C. Metcalf
Highland Park
St. Mary’s Church
St. Francis Church
Riverview
Indian Mounds
South Parks
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Andrew
C. W. Weiler
Ralph Lusk
William Lusk
Henry Pfeiffer
A. C. Garett
Rudy Heintz
W. C. Dye
Dr. Warren King
Roscoe Murray
America
Massa
Highland Park Day Draws Thousands To Evening Fireworks
Highland Park was a popular destination for pleasure seekers with an estimated 3000 visitors. The day featured free motion pictures, vaudeville, daylight fireworks, and a grand night display starting at 10 PM. Families picnic and dance from afternoon into late night as the park closes after the fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Archbishop Ireland Moves Belgian War Commission to Tears
St Paul July 5 Arch bishop Ireland moved members of the Belgian war commission to tears and to spontaneous demonstrations of affection at the Fourth of July celebration with assurance that the U S flag would not be withdrawn from European battlefields until Belgium’s suffering people are restored to their homes He added that if needed 100 million Americans are ready to lay down their lives for humanity and Belgium’s rights
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Belgian War Commission
United States
Europe
Belgium
Arrest of suffragists on White House lawn
A July 5 suffrage protest by the Women’s Party in front of the White House led to a riot and eighteen arrests as crowds watched. President Wilson was on the Potomac. Thirteen protesters remain detained awaiting a hearing on unlawful assemblage. They are housed in two rooms with beds and chairs and receive meals from outside. they deny plans for a hunger strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Women’s Party
White House
Wilson
Potomac
House of Detention
Dutch Troops Fire On Rioters In Amsterdam Killing Four
Four youths were killed and 19 injured when police and troops fired on a mob pillaging shops after a workmen parade defied orders. Earlier a Diamond Bourse protest denounced brute force by authorities over potato scarcity and export to England, calling for a general strike. Rioting also hit Kattenburg market as fresh troops were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Diamond Bourse
England
Kattenburg
St Francis Picnic Draws Large Crowds and Rides
The St Francis parish picnic on the school lawn at Seventeenth and Vine drew a large crowd. Children rode five city streetcars before a day of amusements including doll racks, Klondike, bowling, and the controversial African Dip. Evening country style supper cost five cents per item. Contest winners listed for boys and girls in multiple grades, with various prizes. Committees and organizers noted for kitchen, dining, candy stands, refreshment, doll racks, and the African dip event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Parish
Seventeenth
Vinestreets
Klondike
Anna Linnemann
Robert Fischer
Bernard Miller
George Stevens
Bertram Nast
Richard Zimmerman
Roman Frese
Gerald Kenner
Rosella Rothgeb
Henrietta Mast
Emma Rothman
Myrtle Ahrns
Rosina Ahrns
Olvia Herold
Helen Herold
T. Futter
Anna Werneth
William Markus
A. B. Tofall
Mae Damhorst
Edith Vonderhear
Bulph Bertbrock
Theo Futterer
Elizabeth Jochem
Chester Martin
George Meis
Frank Tepe
Howling
Tony Qening
Theodore Trimpe
William Timpe
Young Mans
Dewey School Lawn Social Draws Many Residents
A large gathering from the Dewey school district met on Mrs. M. C. Wittman’s lawn at 1837 Chestnut street for a Dewey School Parent Teachers' association event. Parents inspected the school, enjoyed refreshments, and pleasant amusements provided diversion for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
M. C. Wittman
Chestnut Street
Dewey School Parent Teachers’ Association
Safety First with Cough and Gold Adv
An old advertisement urges early treatment for coughs with Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims the product kills germs, soothes the throat and loosens phlegm to clear airways. It notes mildly laxative ingredients to remove waste and lists prices 0c and 1.00.
Day for Pole crowded city jail after Fourth arrests
The city jail is crowded with Fourth of July arrests as the police court prepares for a morning session. Walter Olson, a Mississippi river deckhand, faces larceny and whiskey theft charges after breaking into Speckman’s saloon on Front Street. Lawrence Peterson is accused of an assault and larceny at the St James hotel. Frank and Fannie Simms and Bud Adams fight at 418 Spring Street led to peace disturbance charges. A Mexican drunken man with a hunting knife, Charles Smith with prior stays, and Charles Schmitt found drunk on the levee round out a busy night of disturbances and detentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Olson
Piercy
Speckman
Front Street
Olson
William Duvall
Pacific Hotel
Lawrence Peterson
Meise and
John Allensworth
St. James
Frank Simms
Fannie Simms
Bud Adams
Spring Street
Cassell
Clair
Charles Smith
Vermont
Second
Third
Charles Schmitt
Bidle
Red Cross Tourney at Country Club Results
The Red Cross golf tourney drew 60 players, 47 men and 13 women, with $1 entry each raising 62 for charity. W H McMein won the men's prize on the third round, while Miss Edna Duke and Miss Margaret Horton led the ladies in early rounds. Prizes included a Western Golf Association bronze medal for Miss Duke and a certificate for McMein, with ball prizes awarded and a busy Fourth at the Country Club ending with a band concert and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
W. H. McMein
Henry Brant
Maurice Vasen
E. E. Hollister
Edna Duke
Margaret Horton
John Stillwell
BE. B. Monroe
Duker
Western Golf Association
Quincy
McMein
Willie Evans Resting at Hospital After Shot Incident
Willie Evans a six year old boy shot in the arm during a premature Fourth celebration by Clarence Tunis rested easily at a hospital late Wednesday. Doctors report the arm is in fair shape with gangrene not yet set in and hope to save the limb. Flesh grafting may be used, taking tissue from other body parts to cover bones and damaged muscle, with two to three days needed to determine if the arm can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Evans
Clarence Tunis
Unsettled Weather Across Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois and Missouri forecast unsettled conditions Thursday and Friday with probable showers. Iowa also expects unsettled weather with showers and warmer temperatures, especially in the east, around Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tllinois
Missouri
Iowa
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George A. Feller
L. L. Boyer Bustavia
Newtown
Abe Martin
Nobuddy
Emergency League
HIEET
South
Brother
Gem City
WE. Miller
Eagles
Peter Tuffli
New Orleans
Keokuk
Amusement Garden
ST. Francis
Dewey Lawn
City
Will McMenn
Edna Duker
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