Inquisition Concluded Without Detaining Her
The inquiry ends with a decision to proceed to trial. The defendant declares intent to fight for freedom claiming self defense. No additional charges or actions are reported.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1915
Page
2
coroner jury verdict in Wielage death case Quincy Illinois
Coroner's Jury finds Elmer Wielage died from a .88 caliber gunshot fired by Marie Wielage at 726 Sixth Avenue South Quincy Illinois on Sunday July 11 1915 around 6 PM. Jury recommends Marie Wielage be held without bail for circuit court action. Foreman H O Collins M D. Clerk J J Linton. members H H Reckmeyer E H Koenig Henry Loebbing William Rottman te Re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wielage
Marie + Wielage
Sixth Avenue South
Quincy
Illinois
Marie
Court
Adams County
H.O. Collins
HH. Reckmeyer
H.* " Koenig
Henry
Loebbing
William Rottman
Woman charged with murder declines to testify at inquest
Mrs. Marie Wielage, held without bond in the Elmer Wielage murder case, declined to testify at the coroner's inquest. The jury recommended continued detention and a circuit court grand jury will consider first degree murder charges. She contends self defense. relatives plan to hire a local attorney. She cried only once, Monday morning, while jail shifts guarded by Officer Frank Rice. She has three children by a prior marriage and lives with her mother near Hull, Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wielage
Elmer ‘Wielage
M. J. Haley
Vidage
Wielage
Whig
Frank Rice
The
Police Department
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hull
Elmer Village
Elmer Wielage
August Stormer Undertaking
State Street
St. Boniface
Frank Wielage
Ilasco
Frank
Missouri
Crews of Trawlers Landed After Submarine Attack
At Lowestoft on July 13 crews from the Merlin and Emerald trawlers, shelled and sunk by submarines yesterday, were landed. The Merlin, a 172 ton vessel from Hull, and the Emerald of Grimsby, 150 tons, were displaced by the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowestoft
England
Merlin
Emerald
Hull
Grimsby
Bullet Hole Found At Auto Tire Repair on Maine Street
A bullet hole was found in the lower window of Auto Tire Repair at 719 Maine Street, discovered when the shop opened Tuesday morning, suggesting someone was firing in the area Monday evening. Reports also note continued court cases, injuries from a bicycle accident, and upcoming funerals for John Bexton and Elmer Wielage with service details and interment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Tire Repair Company
Maine Street
Three Children Declared Delinquent in County Court
James Russell father of three children faced a county court petition filed by a probation officer alleging aiding in delinquency. He was jailed as the case proceeds. A separate petition declares the children dependent. The eldest daughter Ela six, and twins Lillian and James Jr three, will be placed in Woodland Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell
Nolan
Russell
Ela
Lillian
James, Jr
Woodland Home
Have Festival for Band Stand Fund
At a Monday meeting in Mayor Abbott's office George Osgood proposed a festival to raise the remaining funds for a new band stand in Washington Park. He left city on business after the meeting, details unclear but the idea reportedly has local support. The committee found subscriptions lacking and decided to pursue other fundraising means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
George Osgood
Washington Park
Osgood
Quincy
Rutman bound for grand jury on bank fraud charge
Chicago July 13 Mrs Tl Rutman was held in 100 bond for grand jury action on a charge of obtaining 202.17 from Exchange National Bank of Tulsa Oklahoma by alleged fraudulent use of the rails. Rutman admitted receiving the money but said the bank had informed her she had that amount on deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tl. Rutman
Exchange National Bank of
Tulsa
Okla
Body Found of Former Regents Member in Wisconsin
The body of Pliny Norcross a former member of the board of university regents and the state legislature was recovered from a mill race near Janesville Wisconsin. He had been missing since Sunday afternoon and it is believed he drowned while trying to recover his hat that fell into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Pliny Norcross
Board of University Regents
Control of Coahuila coal fields seized by Carrancistas
A San Antonio telegram to the Carranza agency reports that Flar Manos in Coahuila, Mexico, was captured Monday by Carrancistas, granting them control of the Coahuila coal fields. The dispatch is dated July 13 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington Rail Line Raised To Meet Levee Upgrade
The Burlington railroad spends about 40000 dollars to raise tracks from milepost 146 to West Quincy to align with levee improvements west of Quincy. Work, overseen by Roadmaster W H Hillis, uses a dirt plow and loads from Wayland to lift several hundred feet of track over six weeks. A 75 foot steel and concrete bridge north of the levee is under construction, supervised by H Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
West Quincy
la Grange
Quincy
Burlington
W. H. Hillis
Hannibal Division
Wayland
of. .H. Zimmerman
Hannibal
Golden wedding celebration at Highland Park
A grand golden wedding celebration is planned at Highland Park on Thursday night. The management announced an elaborate program including a pyrotechnic sketch as the centerpiece. The bride and groom will wear fire and gold costumes, and the display will cost several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Elks Grand Lodge Opened in Santa Monica Beach Celebration
Los Angeles hosts the Elks grand lodge open today with visiting Elks and families entertained by Santa Monica Venice and Ocean Park. A noon fish barbecue and clam bake at the waterfront Elks club precedes tonight's Queen Flora Feast of Flowers featuring a large illuminated pageant with escorted floats and mounted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Elks Grand Lodge
Elks
Santa Monica
Venice
Ocean Park
Elks Club
Three women pay fines after North Fifth raid
Edna Taylor Zola Clark and Minnie Hampton pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in county court. Taylor fined 75 dollars plus costs, Hampton 50 dollars, Clark 50 dollars and costs and sent to the workhouse. Others in the raid including John Berry Nora Fleener Lyman Noile James Platt and Walter Platt are either released on bond or jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Taylor
Zola Clark
Minnie Hampton
North Fifth Street
Taylor
James Riley
Frey
John Berry
Nora’ Fleener
Lyman Noile
James
Walter Platt
Advertising Talk At Quin cy Rotary Club Meeting
Paul Park advertising manager of W T Duker spoke to about forty people at the Quincy Rotary Club luncheon in the Hotel Quincy Dutch room. He urged dropping coupons and stamps as ad gimmicks. Visitors Frank Ferguson and James Hendley praised the club. A planned picnic at Big Lake Hunting and Fishing club grounds is postponed indefinitely due to high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul * Park
W. T. Duker Dry Goods
Quincy
Frank Ferguson
New York
Big Lake
Mrs Mary Wing Dies at 84 in Quincy Home
Mary Wing a longtime Quincy resident aged 84 died at 9 50 am yesterday at 1281 North Fifth Street. Debility and a fall two weeks earlier hastened her death. Born in Cross County Ireland she came to the United States living in New Orleans before settling in Quincy over sixty years ago. Widow of Patrick Wing she leaves son Harry P Wing two daughters Mrs Mary Clow and Mrs Annie Daley three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St Rose of Lima Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wing
Quincy
North Fifth Street
Cross County
Waterford
Ireland
New Orleans
Patrick Wing
Harry P. Wing
Mary Clow
Annie Daley
St. Rose of Lima_ church
Whispering Circle Describes Mother's Friend Comfort
An old advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a safe abdominal lubricant for expectant mothers. It claims to ease nerves, reduce strain on ligaments, and lessen morning sickness, urging readers to buy through Bradfield Regulator Co. with a chart on diet and fetal care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta
Apple Growers to Meet at Fette Orchard July 22
A special meeting of the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association will be held at C. M. Fette’s orchard near Hannibal on Thursday afternoon July 22. Quincy delegates should take the St Louis train at 10 47 a m and return from Hannibal at 5 30 p m. Taxi cabs will run to the orchard at 1 and 2 p m with return trips before evening trains. Mr Fette will demonstrate the Alsco air pressure sprayer and discuss modern orchard methods amid the bluff country with views of the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association
C. M. Fette
Hannibal
Quincy
St. ‘Louis
Fette
Mississippi Valley
Alsco
Mississippi River
Fetter
Alfred Thompson Dies in Aurora Illinois
Alfred Thompson longtime Union Tea Company store manager in Quincy and Aurora dies at his home in Aurora Illinois. Funeral held in Aurora. Survived by widow and son Verne. Thompson active in Vermont Street Baptist church and previously managed Quincy store about eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Thompson
Union Tea ‘Company
Aurora
Ill
Ella Lewis
Vermont Street
Thompson
Quincy
Vermont
Verne
Oliver Players Stage The Lady and the Chauffeur at Orpheun
The Oliver Players present The Lady and the Chauffeur at the Orpheun playhouse to strong praise for its distinct plot wholesome comedy and fine production. Miss Weems shines offering real acting chances and earning praise for her performance. The last show is tonight with a matinee tomorrow featuring a scenic revival of East Lynne by request, promised as the best version yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
East Lynne
Oliver Players
Local Pickups and Court Notices From Quincy News
July 27 social notes list St. Antonio picnic and a marriage license for Edmund Keller and Rixie Lierle of Liberty. Conservatorship for H J Goessling granted to Lydia Buckner with a $500 bond. Also listed are ice prices, estate filings showing $685 real estate and $13,500 in annuities, and travel updates on steamer and river conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Antonio’s
Edmund Keller
Rixie Lierle
Liberty
Palace Stables
H. J. Goessling
McCarl
Lydia Buckner
Quincy
S. 10Th St
Christopher Curry
William B. Curry
O.h.cady
St. Paul
Hampshire
Fabius
Lawrence’ Bremser
Gardner
Earl Oblander
Galesburg
Elmer Lummis
Coatsburg
Elks Hear Report On New Club Site
All Elks urged to attend tonight’s meeting in the club rooms to hear the special committee report on selecting a site for the new Elks club. The vote on the final location will follow the business session, with a social and refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin Quincy
Elks’ Club
Insurance Officers Meet With President
Grand officers of the Tri-State Mutual Insurance company met yesterday at noon in Judge Lyman McCarl’s courthouse office. Reports were gratifying with a healthy treasury balance, prompt dues, and many new members. The annual picnic was set for Mendon on August 19 with Senator L Sherman likely to speak. The event draws many attendees from Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Mutual Insurance Company
Lyman. McCarl
Court House
Association
Mendon
L. ¥. Sherman
Quincy
Rulings in Wabash Case Filed Today
The County Court decision involving the Wabash Railway company protesting state road taxes was filed yesterday. Rulings upheld the tax in Clayton and specific towns but overruled in Camp Point Melrose Fall Creek Houston and Northeast due to careless highway meeting minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laysman
McCarl
Wabash _ Railway ‘company
Clayton
Huston
Northeast
Melrose
Camp Point
Fail Creek
Smith
Whig
Fall Creek
Houston
Teutonic Allies Pledge Peace Steps Denied
Reports of offers to Siberia and peace terms were denied by officials in Berlin and Vienna. The telegraph dispatches indicate semi official rebuttals to rumors of a Teutonic alliance approaching Siberia for peace negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Night Electrical Storm Strikes City and River Rises
A severe electrical storm lit the sky last night from 9:30 to 10:00 PM with vivid lightning and thunder shaking buildings. No major damage confirmed though a Payson Road area building was reportedly struck and possibly burned. Heavy rain accompanied the storm, sending the river toward dangerous levels near 13 feet, threatening bottom lands and crops inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cante
Payson Road
Quincy
Pageant Cost Shines With Million Dollar Parade
The Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Circus announces a July 19 street parade costing over 1 million dollars. The event, crafted by top European artists, features new floats, exotic costumes, world music, and a stellar Hagenbeck show in a three ring arena with 400 performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace ‘Circus
Carl ‘Hagenbeck-Wallace
Crite Quincey
Italy
England
France
Agenbeck- Wallace Circus
Hamburg
Germany
America
Persia
China
Carl Hagenbeck
Hagenbeck
Waterloo Lion Converted Into German Shells
London reports the famous bronze and copper lion that stood at the Waterloo battlefield has been pulled down and is being melted into shells for Germany, per Holland advices today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Waterloo
Holland
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Tyas
Inqusition
Orpheum
Miss Weems
Ben
Elizabeth Brinkman
Elizabeth Friedhoff
R. E. Brail
Mmnor
Joseph Lasko
Inaie
John Bexton
Thirteenth Street
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church
Langhorst
Greenmount Cemetery
Burlington Road
West
Lagrange
Hillis
Knights Pythias
Preux Chevalier Lodge
Red Cross
Knights of Pythias
Jersey Street
Shiek
A. J. Niemeyer
Elks Grand
Speaks
Advertising
Paul Park
W. T. Duker Store
Rotary Club
Mrs. Mary. Wing
Apple Growers
Mississippi Valley Association
Fette Farm
Orpheun
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