School Board Debates Bank Custody Of Public Funds
The Quincy Board of Education debated which bank should hold the school funds after appropriation. Some members favored rotating custody among local banks, while others argued it could risk the treasurer's bond. A motion to table the bank-rotation proposal passed 3 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Schlagenhaus
Quincy
Quincy. National Bank
Suns
J. Winters
Quincy Beon Bank
Swope
Winters
Schlagenhauf
Swope, Ellis
Germann
Musselman
Deckhand Injured in Fight Aboard Keokuk
Owen Ismayal a deck hand from 906 Lind Street was found semi conscious after a fight on the steamer Keokuk near Eighth and Vermont Streets. He was taken to police headquarters and then to his mother's home, with suspected rib injuries and the assailant unnamed.
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Owen Ismayal
Lind ‘Street
Keokuk
Eighth
Vermont
Mary Tucker
Lind Street
Ismayal
Robber suspects taken in charge by Jersey Sheriff
Local police in Fidelity report Williamson Roy and Beals Sammy were arrested on suspicion of the Broadway Bank robbery. Sheriff Chappel of Jersey county identified goods from Fidelity as linked to Williamson and Beals. Chiefs Koch and detectives still seek proof and a possible fifth conspirator. Callahan, alleged boss, remains at large as investigators hunt for stolen cars and further clues.
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Roy Williamson
Sammy Beals
Jersey County
Chappel
Quincy
Williamson
Fidelity
Beals
Koch
Bumster
Scharnhorst
W. R
Leo Middendorf
Callahan
Gardner Boy Improves After Streetcar Incident
Master George H. Gardner Jr. of 2049 Maine Street, who was struck by a streetcar in front of his home Monday noon, showed great improvement yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Eggerson and children of 1426 Washoe Street departed yesterday for Kansas City and Topeka, Kansas, and Denver to spend a month with relatives.
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George H. Gardner
Maine Street
Eggerson
Washoe Street
Kansas
City
Topeka
Kas
Denver
Cole
Vacationing Harold Titts worth in Quincy with kin
Harold Titts worth of Joliet Illinois was in Quincy on vacation as a guest of his cousin Ralph Perry. He planned to stay a few days then spend the rest of his vacation with relatives in the country.
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Harold Tittsworth
Joliet, U1
Quincy
Ralph Perry
Damaged wheat in Missouri delays harvest after rain
Farmers in Missouri report significant damage to new wheat as persistent rain softens ground, preventing cutting. The crop must wait until soil firms up enough for harvesting, delaying output for the season.
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Missouri
Morris Shoe Factory to Reopen After Ten Day Shutdown
A Morris Shoe factory that has been nearly idle for ten days is expected to resume operations within a week. All employees who were laid off during the shutdown will be recalled to work at that time.
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Morris Shoe Factory
Elks Expect Record Crowd for Moonlight Float
Quincy lodge No 100 anticipated a record turnout for its annual moonlight float on Friday evening. Weather could be the only factor that prevents success as the event aims to raise funds for a proposed home.
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Elks
Quincy Lodge of Elks
T. P. A’s Plan for Picnic at Highland Park
Indications point to a big Post A. T. P. A. annual picnic next Saturday at Highland Park with a ball game as a chief diversion of the afternoon.
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Post A. T. P. A
Highland ‘Park
Taylor Road repaired after heavy rains damage
Heavy rains damaged the Quincy Taylor road prompting repair work by Highway Commissioner Whittaker. He will begin fixes this morning, but it will likely take several days before the road is restored to good condition.
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Taylor Road
Quincy-Taylor Road
Whittaker
Launches to Cruise to Quincy After Hannibal Run
Reports from Hannibal say several launches will cruise to Quincy before returning down the river. Among the cabin cruisers expected is the Idler of Afton, with other craft preparing to head home after yesterday’s boat races.
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Quincy
Hannnibal
Quincey
Lof Afton
Mg Ge
Secret Elopement Revealed After Thirty Days
Victor Gordon and Miss Pansy McKenna eloped to Louisiana Missouri on May 30 and married there, returning to Hannibal without family or friends knowing. They kept the marriage secret until recently and confirmed it after visiting the bride's parents. Both work at Monros Drug Company. Mrs Gordon is the daughter of Benjamin F McKenna of 400 Cedar Street.
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Victor Gordon
North Fifth Street
Pansy McKenna
Cedar Street
Louisiana
Hannibal
Monros Drug. Company
Gordon
Benjamin’ F. McKenna
Cedar ‘Street
Orpheum Promises Great Theatrical Week in Quincy
Quincy critics hail local talent with high praise for Oliver Players. They announce presenting The Captain by Darey for Nat Goodwin, slated to open July 18, showcasing Mahdah Weems as the leading lady in The Man of Her Choice and noting Henry Kolker as a standout in a company praised as the best in two weekly plays.
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Quincy
United States
Father of Waters
Mississippi
Charley Daley
Oliver
Henry Kolker
Mahdah Weems
Miss Weems
Orpheum
Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Aches and Pains
An advertisement asserts backaches and muscle stiffness stem from kidney imbalance. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to restore kidney function, relieve rheumatic aches, sleep disturbance, and bladder issues by aiding elimination of uric acids and toxins. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Loehr Divorce Suit Is Dismissed After Reconciliation
In circuit court Clara B Loehr and Edgar H Loehr dismissed their divorce suit after reporting reconciliation and resumed living together. Other cases heard included Bucher versus Quincy Gas settled out of court, an appeal in the land case against Lydia May et al, and a rent suit by Minnie Stackman against Charles Williamson. An injunction case with Wilhelmina Weltin against the city over streetcar tracks proceeded, with a 300 bond and thirty day appeal window. The Mumper case favored the church with no immediate appeal granted pending heirs' input. bond set at 3000.
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Clara B
Third
Ohio
J. W. Winters
Lydia May
Lima’ Township
Supreme Court
Assumpsit
Farmers’. Mills
Akers
David W. Mumper
St. Rose of Lima
Mumper
Lightning strikes Fowler barn. farm insured at 450
A bolt of lightning struck Arthur Mittlebere’s barn on Fowler’s western edge at 4 30 yesterday morning, destroying the structure and a threshing separator along with other contents. An automobile, livestock and a steam engine were saved by Mr. Mittleberg and neighbor help. The barn was insured for 450.
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Fowler
Arthur
Mittlebere
Mittleberg
Westmann Resumes Duties First Sergeant Returns from Vacation
Police Department announces that William Westmann resumes duties as first sergeant after a two week annual vacation. Officer Henry Maas also reported back to work after his vacation.
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Westmann
William Westmann
Police. Department
Henry Maas
Victims of Raid Plead Not Guilty
Seven Taylor farm frequenters arraigned on disorderly conduct pleas before Judge Lyman McCarl. Names include Minnie Hampton Zola Clarke Nona Fleener Lyman Neile John Berry Walter Platt and James Platt. Bonds set at 200 each. two weeks to schedule trial due to Sergeant Riley’s absence. five defendants remain jailed.
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Taylor
Lyman McCarl
Minnie Hampton
Zola Clarke
Nona Fleener
Lyman Neile
John Berry
Walter
James Platt
Wolfe
Riley
McCarl
Young Thompson Held for Larceny
James Thompson pleaded not guilty before Judge Reardon and was bound over to the circuit court on larceny charges. Bond set at $300. if default, remanded to county jail. He was arrested for stealing fixtures from a heater in a flat at 32114 Hampshire Street.
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James Thompson
Rearden
Circuit Court
Thompson
Hampshire Street
Wesley Finley
Bamster
Reardon
Edward Vollmer
Jacksonville
M. Riley
W.H. Kelley
Death of Veteran Valen tine J Wall at Soldiers Home
Coroner Mike Haley held an inquest at the Soldiers Home into the death of inmate Valen tine J Wall who died Tuesday night in his chair. The jury ruled death due to heart trouble. Wall served as a member of 66 Company B 128th Ohio infantry and was born in Vermont. City officials W K Abbott and Ing hram, with a council committee, returned from Springfield after testifying at a gas rate hearing.
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Mike Haley
Valentine J Wall
Company B
128Th, Ohio, Infantry
Vermont
Springfield
W. K Abbott
Inghram
Indiana teacher accepted at Decatur High School
Ray Penrose of this city has accepted a history teaching post at Decatur High School Indiana for next year. He traveled to Indiana for the examination with County Superintendent John A Steiner noting the era of two thousand applicants. About 20 percent achieved passing grades.
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E. G. Bauman
Minnie ‘Grimm
Jackson
Ella Kelker
Berman
Fred. C Meyer
Carle R. Crabb
Jean Henry
Helen Kriegshauser
Mabel Vansteel
Maurine Allard
Lulu Cain
Susie Dunn
Diana Head
Helen Bernard
Pauline Pittman
Miss. Allard
University of Illinois
Indiana
Ray Penrose
Decatur
John A. Steiner
Penrose
Lad Suffers Broken Collar Bone on Road Grader
Elmer Geiger of 833 South Fifteenth street fell from a road grader near his home Tuesday afternoon and was struck by rear mule team. He sustained a broken collar bone severe bruises and scalp wounds. He was taken to his parents' home where a physician treated him.
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Elmer
Geiger
South Fifteenth Street
Rescue Role Involving Morgan and Wich Near Hannibal Regatta
Engineer Morgan and Bookkeeper Wich, volunteering as rescuers, sped toward Hannibal after a hydroplane driver reported his boat stuck in a tree. They reached the distressed craft, docked, and freed the stranger from his perilous moorings.
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Morgan
Wich
Quincy
Hannibal
Aged Colored Man Dies in Quincy at 65
W E Baker aged 65 of 000 North Ninth street died at 3 45 yesterday after long illness He had resided in Quincy most of his life and was well known here He is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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W. E. Baker
North Ninth Street
Quincy
Night school eyed by Quincy board and Bauman report
The Board of Education considers establishing a night school under the superintendent Bauman after past discussions. Directors vote unanimously to proceed with plans, expecting a fall start with minimal public funding as tuition pays salaries and costs. The 1914-15 school year closed June 18 with commencement at the Empire Hippodrome led by Dr Elliott Downing.
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Jefferson
A. G. Mierkord
Wabash Coal Company
Quincy Laundry Company
Clyde L. Sears
Committee On
Merriman’s Row
Bauman
Education
Quincy
M. Jochem
Ohe
Edward G. Bauman
Clyde
L. Sears
Joel N. Smith
Board of Education
Lyman MecCarl
Gabriel
Pres. Gabriel
Igh
Empire-Hippodrome Theater
Elliott. Downing
Chicago University
Earel Not Guilty of Starving Stock Near Jai
Sala Earel a farmer near Jai was found not guilty by a jury in Judge Reardon's court on a cruelty to stock charge for failure to provide proper pasturing. The trial began at 11 am and ended with a ten minute deliberation after witnesses for both sides. Trumane Officer John Fowley testified for the state, while Schlagenhaus and his partner defended Earel.
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Sala Earel
Jai
Schlagenhaus
Cough relief with Dr. King's New Discovery promise
Advert says avoid drafts and exposure while using Dr. King's New Discovery to stop a cough. It claims the first dose soothes irritation and that the remedy has a 45 year track record with a money back guarantee. A bottle from your druggist is inexpensive and effective.
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Dr. King
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