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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
4
State's Attorney Wolfe leads police in raiding Edna Taylor's resort known as the famous Farm. Seven arrests reported as authorities close in on illicit activities at the location.
A raid last night on Edna Taylor farm on Fifth Street near Locust resulted in the arrest of two white men, two white women, two black men, and two black women. Edna Taylor fled but was later captured. Sergeant Riley rescued Minnie Hampton from a creek embankment. The party was described as a large, ongoing resort activity with several prior complaints. State's Attorney Wolfe will file charges. Taylor will face immoral resort conduct charges.
A historic ad extols Mother's Friend a remedy for the expectant period. It claims relief from morning sickness and joint pains through topical application to abdominal muscles. The copy urges readers to contact a local druggist or Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for information and a book.
Delinquent subscribers to the industrial fund of the Chamber of Commerce will be waited upon today and in coming days by a large citywide committee from the Chamber appointed last night at the regular board and executive meeting. Other items include a free rest room proposal for women and children, sale of marine ways, purchase of a gas range for the new building, road and Saturday closing referrals, and Manila, P. I. tax legislation appeal.
Buffalo Enquirer owned by Wm J Connery of Buffalo N Y won the American power boat championship and the $1,000 Webb trophy at the eighth annual regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association in Hannibal Mo. The Mark Twain sank in the free-for-all race but crew were rescued. Enquirer aided them then won the race covering 25 miles in 42 minutes 27 seconds at 35 4 10 mph. Courier, also Connery owned, was second with Dodger IV third.
Springfield dispatch reports the governor’s aides concede Edward J. Kelly currently with the sanitary district is likely to be named chairman of the new waterway commission upon the governor’s return from Washington.
El Paso Texas July 6 Gen Huerta and five imprisoned men remain jailed as no bond was provided. The day passed without a bond offer and a preliminary hearing is set for Monday raising uncertainty about release prospects.
Hannibal Missouri July 6 Special Failure of the committee to furnish transportation for 50 fight fans to Pearl Island led to the boxing event cancellation tied to the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta. Leo Kelly and Soldier Kerns were booked for the main bout with a strong semi final. Fighters arrived, referee Fred Smith traveled from Quincy, arena ready but transport unavailable across the river.
Detectives trace a trunk of bombs believed shipped from a Glen Cove bungalow toward New York. Frank Holt, last seen boarding a 7:19 am train toward New York, is linked to caps and explosives. Autopsy ruled death by a fractured skull. officials debate whether by self harm or external cause while cases of dynamite and blasting caps are sought.
In Dallas on July 6 Dr. O F Sensabaugh said he cannot discuss the death of Frank Holt until tomorrow and that Holt may be the man known as Erich Muenter who vanished after his wife’s death. He told Holt’s wife and daughter of the possible identity but withheld details. burial plans are unsettled and Holt’s wife plans to build a home with Holt’s funds amid disbelief that Holt and Muenter are same man.
A trunk discovered on July 6 contained 134 sticks of dynamite with fuses attached. Police report nearby activity and indicate a potential bomb threat investigation is underway in New York.
July 6 dispatch from Texas reports a major clash between Carranzistas and Villistas near Laredo. Several hundred killed on each side with the outcome still undecided.
Fort Smith Ark July 6 court decision Bache-Denman coal syndicate of eleven companies lost its 1,250,000 damage suit against union miners for destruction of mine property in the Prairie Creek mine riots.
In Colmar Illinois yesterday two robberies occurred. The McAllister general store postoffice was entered last night with the front door pried open and money and slot machine checks stolen. Loss estimated around 50 dollars. A second theft occurred at J L Williams home one and a half miles north of town. unknown thieves entered while the family was away and took pantry dishes and other household articles. There is no clue to the culprits.
A Kansas City horse dealer, A. D. Cottingham, wealthy, was killed when his automobile overturned while dodging a woman on the road. Details are sparse in the fragmentary report.
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