American Strawboard plans $350000 Quincy plant expansion
Quincy residents learned that American Strawboard Co plans to invest $350000 to build a new up to date plant here with capacity to triple output and a payroll rise near 160000 annually. The project involves multiple new cement and iron structures and modern machinery, with completion before production shifts to the enlarged facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horhood
Nike
Fainey
American Straw Company
Mary A Landon Dies in Galesburg at 73
Mary Ann Landon, 73, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Marys hospital in Galesburg after a long illness from cancer. Born in 1843 in Burgounty Ohio, she came west in 1858 and lived near Galesburg. She married in 1862 and faced life with her daughter J M Gentry at her home in Galesburg for years. Burial is planned at Linwood cemetery after funeral services in Galesburg Friday morning.
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Mary Ann Landon
St. ’S Hospital
Galesburg
Ixago
Iy Ann Landon
Burgounty
Ohio
Acy
Talesburg
J. M. Gentry
Fethodist Church
J. Mary
Anna Fullerton
Jade Springs
Mary V. Ma Fowler
Ill
Burrell G. Wiley
Ey L. Wiley
Fowler
Folock
Linwood Cemetery
Abe Martin Visit to Mad Mother Rumors of Rugs
Abe Martin and Tipton Budd plan a fall trip to visit her aging mother in Mad, spurred by a wish to spend money on rugs. The note hints the pair feel uneasy after leaving a store where a purchase nearly occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Budd
Cement firm inspector settles paving dispute on Twelfth Street
G G Woolen assistant district engineer for the Portland Cement Manufacturers' Association arrived Wednesday to settle differences between contractor A B Hummer t and Engineer McSheely over the new paving on South Twelfth Street. The agreement to comply with specifications ends the dispute. McSheely, the city's inspector, was sent to ensure satisfactory results for the cement association. The contractor had complained, but differences are adjusted and work was progressing well Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Woolen
Portland Cement Manufacturers’ Association
A. B. Hummert
McSheely
South Twelfth Street
Cement Manufacturers’ Association
Y M C A border work in New York faces half million need
Approx half a million dollars is required for Y M C A border support with the army and navy among troops on the Mexican frontier. Over 110 thousand has been raised. forty buildings, costing 2000 to 2500 each, will be erected and named for major donors. Contributions include 50000 from the Rockefeller foundation and 10000 gifts from Dodge Sage Harkness and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army and Navy Department
Rockefeller Foundation
Cleveland H. Dodge
Finley J. Shepard
William Sloane
E.S. Harkness
George W. Perkins
Miss Russell Sage
Socialist ticket for state filed in Illinois
The Socialist party state ticket was filed with Secretary of State Stevenson on Wednesday. Candidates listed include Governor Seymour Stedman of Chicago, Lieutenant Governor Karl F. Sandberg of Chicago, Secretary of State John M. Feigh of Chicago, Auditor Frank Anderson of Chicago, Attorney General Clarence C. Brooks of Dixmoor, Treasurer Bert W. Newton of Rock Island, and Congressmen at large J. Louis Engdahl and Walter Huggins of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Socialist Party
Stevenson
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Karl F. Sandberg
Chicargo
Tohn M. Feigh
Frank ©. Anderson
Clarence C. Brooks Dixon
Bert W. Newton
Rock Island
Saree
J. Louis Engdahl
Walter Huggins
Local men named to state recruiting duty
Captain Ernest Wingerter of Company F names one officer and five enlisted men to serve in state recruiting offices. Capt James Beatty and Sergeant Harry Meador will handle clerical duties or instruct. Sergeant Ernest Bissell and Corporal Ray Sinnock also clerical or instructing roles. Corporal Ray Arlington as instructor. Privates Fred Goodwin and Charles Stewart to fill border regiments. They may be sent to any city in the state under a commissioned recruiting officer. The machine gun company held drill. rifle practice resumes at Camp Prentice Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wingerter
Dickson
James Beatty
Harry Meador
Ernest Bissell
Ray Sinnock
Ray Arlington
Fred Goodwin
Charles Stewart
Springfield
Camp Prentice
Hunting Season 10 Opens August First
The shooting season opens August 1 for squirrels with a limit of 15. Doves begin August 15, rabbits always open Sep 1 with no limit. Quails run Nov 11 to Dec 9 with a limit of 12. Prairie chickens Oct 1 to 15 with a limit of 3. Ducks Sept 1 to Dec 15 with a limit of 15. Rabbits have no limit Sept 1 to Jan 31. Ferrets are prohibited. Fish protected by seining law.
Striking Roustabouts Delayed Steamer Arrival
Nine roustabouts aboard the steamer Dubuque went on strike after arrival here from St. Louis. They demanded pay and clothing, citing meals and treatment. Sheriff Coens and Deputy McNay intervened, securing the men’s clothes and promising pay back in St. Louis. The group, all white except one black, left the city after being allowed time to reach the river bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
St. Louis
Sheriff's Office
Police Department
Coens
McNay
Belgium Fined 5 Million Marks for Rabble Rousing
London dispatch reports Germany fined Brussels 5,000,000 marks for demonstrations during Belgium’s national feast day. Governor Nut sent a letter to Brussels mayor noting regulations to curb frivolous disturbances. Public order during Cardinal Mercier’s Paris procession prompted the action under occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Brussels
Nut
Bagissels
Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Cardinal Mercier
New Speaker Bureau Head Named in Republican Party
Ralph D Cole of Pindlay Ohio has been appointed director of the speakers bureau of the Republican national committee. The appointment was announced Wednesday night by Chairman William R Willcox. Cole formerly served as counsel to the comptroller of the currency during the Taft administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker's Bureau
New York
Ralph D Cole
Pindlay, Q
Speakers’ Bureau
Republican National Committee
William R. Willcox
Cole
Taft
Country Club Reaches Membership Limit
The Quincy Country club filled its membership cap of 150 at a Wednesday night directors meeting marking the first time the limit has been reached since the club’s founding. Growing interest this season led to many applications and the club will establish a waiting list for vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Country Club
Quincy
Bob Jolly
Charles Clarkson
Thresherman arrested over breached road barrier incident
E W Menke was arrested in Melrose township by Detective Fred Scharnhorst on a warrant from Frank Rees, a contractor on the east State street state aid road. Menke faces charges for removing a barrier at Forty eighth and State streets and driving a threshing machine over a newly built culvert, which was damaged enough to require a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Menke
Melrose Township
Fred Scharnhorst
Frank Rees
East State Street
Menke
Forty-eighth
State Streets
Turkish Forces Called to Galicia Front Report
Copenhagen dispatch cites Weuse Zeitung claiming Turkish troops join Austro-Hungarian forces on the Galician front amid a Russian advance and Italian pressure. The report saysTurkish aid signals Teutonic distress, with Bulgarians deemed unreliable for front-line fighting against Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Weuse Zeitung
Austria-Hungary
Teutonic
Asia Minor
Galicia
Near East
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
British order McClure deported from England
London July 27 British authorities told American Ambassador Page that S S McClure American publisher must sail from England on Saturday McClure was held on board the Philadelphia at Liverpool before landing Page said he could land but must return to the United States on the Philadelphia Also headed for shipment are Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly and Joseph Smith Irish Americans whose relief work trip was stopped at Liverpool They were denied landing while Methire could remain ashore due to ill health An explanation will be sought from Britain as to why Thomas Hughes Kelly of New York treasurer of the HDosh Reef Fund his wife and his assistant were denied admission Berlin July 27 American Ambassador Gerard delivered to Foreign Minister Von Jagow Wilsons Polish relief appeal was telegraphed to the emperor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Page
S. S. McClure
England
McClaure
Philadelphia
Liverpool
United States
Thomas Kelly
Jouseph Smith
Methire
Germany
Washington
Great Britain
Thomas Hughes Kelly
New York
Hdsh Reef Fund
Joseph Smith
Ambassador Page
Quincy Chautauqua Tickets Sale Promises Strong Attendance
Tickets for the Quincy chautauqua at Chaddock college grounds are selling well with over 600 sold as managers urge 1,000 before gates open. Miss Florence Marguerite Bertelle opens Sunday. Dr. James Whitcomb Brougher is the Sunday speaker. women lecturers include Carolyn E Geisel, Grace Wilbur Trout, and Mary Harris Armour. The program features drama, music, lectures, and Norton the Great. A general committee meeting will be held Friday at J M Dunlap’s home to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Chautauqua
Chaddock College Grounds
The
Chautauqua
Quincy
Florence Marguerite Bertelle
Lyceum
James Whitcomb Brougher
Los Angeles
Strang Ecards
Carolyn E. Geisel
Grace Wilbur Trout
Mary Harris Armour
Norton
Quincey Chautauqua
J. M. Dunlap
Hampshire Street
Ad clubs prepare for joint Quincy Hannibal picnic today
Late advices reach President W A Jackson indicate every Quincy Ad club member will attend the big joint Hannibal Quincy Ad club picnic at the Sun club house and grounds today. Cars will meet in the club grounds, with a 5 o clock start from Hotel Quincy. A moderate priced dinner is available and many Quin cyans are invited to join. car owners may bring friends and expect parade signals from Victor Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jackson
Quincy Ad Club
Hannibal-Quincy Ad Club
Sun Clib House
Hannibal Ad Club
Jackson
Quincy
Hotel Quincy
Victor Anthony
Washington Square
EXPECT AUSTRIAN LINES TO STOP DRIVE
Budapest opposition leader Count Julius a Andrassy says the allies will not seek peace while victory hopes rise but may discuss if Russians retreat. He expects Austro-German forces to hold in the Carpathians and sees Stokhod and Lemberg as danger points. Moscow-backed forces are predicted to be pushed back if current lines hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Julius A Andrassy
Budapest
Carpathians
Stokhod
Lemberg
Cook County Judge Ready to Investigate
Chicago July 27 Judge Scully announced an investigation into alleged unsanitary conditions at the Lincoln asylum. He said he spoke with Springfield board members who supervise the Lincoln institution, while Fred J. Kern and other board members denied charges of disease breeding conditions at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Judge Scully
Lincoln
Jury exonerates faithful wife in fatal shooting
Fairfield Montana July 27 a coroner's jury exonerates Mrs Orval Perry wife of a farmer near here who shot Nathan Sexton claiming he refused to stay away after continued visits Perry had previously reconciled with her husband and said Sexton returned while Perry slept and refused to leave prompting the fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Nathan Sexton
Orval Perry
Here
Mexican Quarter Fire Destroys Dozens of Buildings in Miami
Globe Ariz July 27 reports a blaze in the Mexican quarter of Miami, Arizona, Thursday night displaced over 200 residents. The fire, under control around midnight, wiped out about 30 small buildings and stores, leaving many homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Ariz
Miami
Box car derailed near Quincy yard on track incident
A box car was pushed off a track in the Wabash yards northeast of the Wa bash station as workers attempted to couple cars Wednesday evening. The car struck a telephone pole, splitting it. wires kept the pole aloft. A new janitor for the library, Albert Steinmetz of 1014 York Street, was named by Dr. L. H. A. Nickerson to succeed John McEuen who resigned. Steinmetz previously janitor at Jefferson School. Reverend R. H. Hartley spoke on Missionary Society plans for the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Russell Barr and Mrs. T. D. Woodruff sharing talks. meeting led by Mrs. G. Gardner with special music by Floy Wright. Transfer plan discussed by W. A. Martin to move passenger transfers from Eighth and Hampshire to Fourth and Hampshire, reducing delays and dangers from traffic. Wolfe files petition to run for reelection as States Attorney on Democratic primary ballot, placed second on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Wabash Station
Albert Steinmetz
York Street
L. H. A. Nickerson
John McEuen
Steinmetz
Jefferson School
R. H. Hartley
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Russell Barr
T. D. Woodruff
The
Missionary Society
G. Gardner
Floy Wright
Wolfe
Fred G. Wolfe
Farm hand dies from sun stroke in Pea Ridge township
Daniel Kinhart, 42, a farm hand from near Mount Sterling, died Tuesday morning from sun stroke suffered Friday in a hay field at Pea Ridge township. After partial recovery he returned home near Camp Point, then to his father's home, where he fell ill and died before a doctor could arrive. Coroner McGann led a jury verdict attributing death to sunstroke. he was survived by a widow and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Sterling
Daniel Kinhart
Pea Ridge Township
Kinhart
Camp Point
Conrad Kinhart
McGann
Brown County
Adams
Brown Counties
Ife
New York Strike Threatens All Surface Lines
Edward A Maher, president of the Union Railway, warned the New York strike could spread from Westchester and the Bronx to all Manhattan surface lines. He said cars would run at four, but only with police protection. Investigations into inflated taxi fares were ordered, as threats to extend the walkout persisted.
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New York
Edward A Maher
Union Railway
Westchester County
Bronx
Manhattan
Mr. Maher
Liecenses
Greater
Wiliam B. Fitzgerald
Carmen’s
Poincare Thanks United States for War Orphans Aid
Paris July 27 President Poincare expressed deep appreciation to Ambassador William Sharp for the aid extended by American children to French war orphans. He noted exchanges of letters and hoped the two nations would strengthen ties of fraternity. More than 1.5 million francs had been sent from the United States to help the orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William G. Sharp
Poincare
Elysee Palace
United States
France
Encampment Called Off Over Nashville Grounds
Bloomington July 27 Brig. Gen. John P. Berteni commander of the uniform rank Knights of Pythias reports notification from Gen Loomis that the national encampment planned for Nashville Tennessee has been canceled as grounds are occupied by soldiers making the site unavailable for the Pythians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
John P. Berteni
Knights of Pythias of
W. PH. Loomis
Nashville
Tenn
Funeral notice for Mrs Matilda E Knerr in Fowler
The funeral of the late Mrs Matilda E Knerr will take place this noon at 1 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs C F Stratman North 3th two blocks north of Locust Rural in Chase cemetery Fowler. Services at the Stratman home and short services at the grave at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda E. Knerr
Dauster
C. F. Stratman
North 3Th
Locust Rural
Chase Cemetery
Fowler
Stratman
Heatwave in Quincy Hits 105 Degrees Before Cooling Breeze
Cooling breezes on Wednesday afternoon likely prevented a higher record as Quincy saw 105 degrees, same as the prior day. At noon the Citizen's water works thermometer read 102, two degrees above the day before, and by 5 pm it was 97, three degrees cooler. One prostration was reported: Mrs Katherine Laughlin, 221 North Fifth Street, could not attend services at St Peter's Catholic Church and was taken to St Mary's Hospital where she was improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Katherine Laughlin
North Fifth Street
St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Mary's H Hspital
Local Naval Reserves to Return Tonight
The local division of the Naval Reserves, 41 men under Lieut. W. A. Johnson, will return home tonight from a two week cruise. They landed at Philadelphia navy yards Tuesday evening, with plans to travel via Chicago and Buffalo back to Quincy, retracing routes used by reserves from Minnesota Ohio and Missouri. The cruise extended to the coast of Maine with a stop at Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserves
Alabama
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Quincy
W. A. Johnson
Philadelphia
Chicago
Buffalo
Hliness
Minnesota
Ohio
Missouri
Maine
Newport
R. F
Unclear naval mystery on Cape Henry cruise
English cruiser puzzled navy officers as it approached Cape Henry seeking information on a German submarine. Officials noted the trip offered little usable data and doubted a British commander would pursue such a method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
U. S
Ain
Lower Bay
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions across Illinois Missouri and Iowa with continued high temperatures through Thursday and Friday. Residents should expect warm afternoons and notify on heat safety measures as heat persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinois, Missour
Iowa
River Bulletin Stage and Flood Heights at Multiple Stations
The river bulletin lists stage of water at 7 P M yesterday for stations including St Paul Davenport Keokuk Hannibal St Louis with heights and changes. The forecast notes the river from below Warsaw Louisiana will fall slowly until checked by heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Jill
Quincey 2
Hannibal
Lousiana
St. Louis
Warsaw
Louisiana
Wanted Classifieds Fragments From Golden Illinois
Poor legible notices seek a mechanic for garage work, a competent nurse for a child, and a young man about eighteen with hospital or caretaker background. Names, addresses, and exact details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Ferican Strawboard CO
American Strawboard Camp
Chamber of Commerce
C. I. Hawkins
American ‘Board Company
R. A A. ‘Ater
Rochester
Akron
C. E. Hawkins
Focal
American Strawboard Company
Monroe Drug Company
Halbach-Schroeder
Fifth
W. A. Schwindeler
E. N. Monroe
Bay Front
Front
Cedar Streets
Monroe
Newroe Drug Company
Schwindeler
Maine Street
Tenth
Mieventh Streets
Mary A Landon
Jams County
Abe Martin
Socialist
Cother
Belgium
Rees
McLure
Gerard
von Jagow
Wilson
Emperor Wilhelm
AD Clus
Cook County
Maimi, Arizona
Burns
W. A. Martin
Quincy Street Railway
Fourth
Hampshire
Eighth
Hay Field
President Poincare
AVAL
New England
R. L
Cape Henry
River Bulletin
Tasser An. Beckett
Golden
Addres
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