Steamboat safety claim after Eastland disaster
Streckfus agent A. T. Pennover assured The Whig readers that a river steamer such as the Eastland disaster could not be duplicated on their boats. He compared beam width and hull design to explain why Mississippi steamers remain stable and argued the catastrophe would deter some Louisiana excursion plans.
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A. TL. Pennover
Streckfus
Whig
Chicago
Eastland
Pennever
Dubuque
Sydney
Quincy
Mr. Pennoyer
Black Hawk
Streckfus Line
Louisiana
Damage by autos in South Park cited by association
The Quincy Boulevard and Park Association cites serious damage in South Park from autos leaving roads and driving on the lawn. Heavy machines have backed off drives, cutting deep ruts, and at night cars have entered the picnic ground causing injury. Trespassers will be fined. turf is sacred and upkeep costly.
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Quincy Boulevard
the ‘Association
Riverview and South Park Services Lead by Visiting Revs
Rev. Toe. Bingaman will lead Riverview park religious services this afternoon at 4 30 oclock, while Rev. A Le Grand conducts services at South park.
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Toe. Bingaman
Riverview Park
A. le Grand
South Park
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised by Kasota Wife
A Kasota Minnesota farmer's wife testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved years of weakness and pain after trying the best physician. She urges others to consider the medicine and invites confidential inquiries to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Kasota
Minn
Clara Franks
R. I
D. No. 1
Maplecrest Farm
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia F.pinkham
Five Defendants Face Judge Reardon in Court
Ben and Maggie Friedhoff, charged by Maggie Brinkman with assault, were found guilty yesterday morning by Judge Reardon. The man was fined $10 and costs while his wife paid $2 and costs. John Long, charged with grand larceny by his former business partner, was found not guilty. Long was represented by Attorney Coon. The case involved confiscation of a gasoline engine the men canned in partnership. Red Burner was fined $10 and costs for vagrancy. Robert Arnold was fined $5 and costs for failure to pay taxes on his dog.
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Ben
Maggie’ Friedhoff
Maggie Brinkman
Reardon
John Long
Long
Coon
John
Burner
Robert Arnold
Leave On Extended Trip With Appleton Party
Dr Kirk Shango and wife depart for an extended eastern trip joined by Joan and Charles Appleton and daughter Miss Ruth Appleton They will travel in a new eight cylinder Cadillac Mrs Appleton joins later in Albany New York They expect to return in September
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Kirk Shango
Joan
Charles IT
Appleton
Oheaughter
Ruth Appleton
No Bones Were Broken in Vault Accident
Ralph Pieper of 887 Monroe Street was the victim of a severe fall Saturday evening about seven o’clock but sustained no broken bones. A twenty four fault was dug on the rear of his lot and he, assisting his father, slipped and fell to the bottom of the vault, suffering only a severe shaking.
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Ralph Pieper
Monroe Street
Ralph Ware
Tie
Officer Nolan Encounters Poignant Family Squalor
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan investigated a distressing home at 218 Locust Street after neighbors’ complaints. Four children, including a three months old weighing three pounds, plus a starving mother, occupy a filthy four-room dwelling. The mother was sent to a hospital. the children were taken to the Detention Home while officials seek placement. The family, recent migrants from Trannibal, has faced quarantine for smallpox and only $3 from the city during the period of hardship. Henry Vosse, head of Guin ey Stone, defends Jordan as a hard working victim of circumstances.
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Thomas Nolan
John Jordan
Locust Street
Nolan
Quincy
Jordan
Henry Vosse
Nenty Vosse
Guiney Stone Company
Local notices and business briefs from Quincy
Local notices report J J Freiburg undertaker and Mrs L Schuering recovering at home after surgery at St Marys hospital. Dr Otis Johnston relocates to Illinois State Bank building. Soldiers Home grove hosts an afternoon religious meeting led by PF Simling with a prayer service and sermon. Also mentions 100 cards from your own plate for sale, J N Gross of Barry visiting, ice prices, and Palace Stables livery and auto service.
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Soldiers’ Home Grove
PF. Simling
Thomas. A. Brown Jewelry Store
Within the Law at Olivers Orpheum in Quincy
The Oliver Players stage Within the Law at the Orpheum for the first half of the week with an enlarged cast and painted scenery. The production promises a premier stock-season showing with popular Orpheum prices. Mary Turner, a shop girl, is wrongfully jailed and seeks justice and revenge, but ultimately finds love and a new life.
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Gaborau
Anne Katherine Green
Arthur Cowen Doyle
Arsene
Lupin
Raffles
Crooks
Bayard Voiller
the _ Law
Oliver
Orpheum
Olivers
Quincy
Mary Turner
Big Doings at Highland Band Concert Tonight
Quincy notices a large turnout expected for a Fifth Infantry band concert at Highland park this evening. The event is promoted as a major seasonal feature, with the city anticipating heavy attendance.
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Highland
Highland Park
Fifth Infantry Band
Free Medical Exam Offered At Daily Hours
A notice advertises a doctor offering free examination and frank assessment of a condition. Hours are 9 to 12 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. every day except Sunday, with Saturday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meny Men Overlooked Cologni
Fragmented text describes a scene where men miss a person named Cologni and a field event. Mentions gifts and Liebesgaben received by relatives at home. Unable to determine full context or outcome due to damaged OCR.
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Liebesgaber
Confucianism project eyed as university aim
A fragmented report notes a Japanese backed project to establish a university described as the "Jerusalem of Confucianism" to study Chinese classics. It mentions German and Chinese influences and aims to create a center devoted to Confucianism with remarks attributed to Premiers and scholars.
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Plana University
Japan
Tsitiytau
Shaniung
Jerusalem
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H. Pennover
Elizabeth
Friedhoff
J. J. Freiburg
L. Schuering
St. Mary's ‘Hospital
Otis ‘Johnston
Illinois State Bank
J.N. Gross
Barry
10Th St
Georgia
Palace Stables
Logne
Cologne
Avas
Casseldine
Constantinople
Sigs Ag
Keokuk
Chamber of Commerce
W. K. Abbott
Mississippi River Power Company
Ft. Madison
Casper Wiggins
Riverside
Higgins
Ruloviron
Bath
Clark’ Street
Jackson Boulevard
Aed
J.h.vw Waldron
Maine
Res
Maine Street
Reid
Piease
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