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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1916

Page

6

Palmyra Hosts 6000 for Democratic Candidates Day

Palmyra Missouri readies for Democratic Candidates Day with about 5000 to 6000 visitors. The rally center in court house square will feature state and federal candidates, including First District congressional hopefuls. Judge Thomas Anderson of St Louis will represent Col Gardner for governor. A 200-voice mixed chorus will sing national airs at 7:30 pm. Authorities expect heavy car traffic and extensive decorations as Palmyra signals a major political gathering in Northeast Missouri.

Palmyra Court House Square Missouri Marion County Hannibal Metropolis Thomas Anderson St. Louis Carmain Col Gardner Anderson Thomas J. Anderson John P. Gordon Jefferson City PT. Chadwell Jane Hollyman Messrs. E. Gwinner Roy Shultz Frank Wilson HH. H. Hardwick Roger Ledford D. E. Clouser J. K. Johnson Lee Hall CW. McCabe George Kotsenburg Jess Sparks Chas. Millers Fred Cole Lloyd Schneider Chas Webb Warrn Edn Curry Dalton Applegate Hannbal Palmyra Junction C. P. Grahn Viling Burlington Oran Diemer Diemer Dry Goods

OFRGIRL REPORT CLEARS OFFICER IN KILLING CASE

A San Antonio report to Gen Funston via Col J A Gaston clears Col Coil M C Butler of complicity in the Alpine Texas killing of Col Butler and his wife. Spannell killed Col Butler and Mrs Spannell after a tense incident at a friend’s home and hotel return.

San Antonio Texas Coil M.C. Butler Alpine Harry Spannell Gen. Funston J. A. Gaston Col. Butler Spannell Col. Gaston Col Butler Col Cisten

Physician Testifies In Ryan Matters Habeas Case

In Chicago on July 27 Dr. Mark E. Goldstein testified at the habeas petition of Margaret Ryan alleging Mrs. Annie Ledgerwood possesses Baby Irene. He said an operation in November 1914 would hinder motherhood and that after July 24 1915 he found no childbirth signs. Both women claim birth at an Ottawa hospital.

Chicago Margaret Ryan Annie Dollie Ledgerwood Irene Mark E. Goldstein Mrs. Matters Matters Miss Ryan Ottawa Canada Goldstein

Sloan's Liniment Adventurous Vacation Helper

A vintage ad advises taking Sloan's Liniment on vacations for muscle soreness after exertion and for sudden pains such as toothache neck or backache. It claims the product works for bites stings cramps and other accidents, urging travelers to pack two bottles for preparedness.

Sloan

Street Car And Automobile Collision on Fifth Street

A mid day crash on Fifth street and Broadway involved a street car and a Moller and VandenBoom Lumber Co automobile driven by Barney Poepping. Both drivers escaped injury though Poepping’s car sustained a broken right fender and the right front wheel wedged beneath the street car.

Fifth Street Broadway Moller and VandenBoom Lumber Company Pany Poepping

Y M C A Physical Committee Picnic At Woodruff Farm

Invitations labeled Chicken announce a chicken fry and outing for Y M C A physical committee members on Thursday August 3 at Woodruff farm near Ursa. They meet at the Y at 2 PM and ride to the grounds. Events include races horseshoes carp tests volleyball and baseball with a chicken supper served by rural church women.

Woodruff Farm Ursa Country Church

Administration Granted in Jansen Estate in Probate Court

Letters of administration issued to Albert B. Jansen for the Henry J. Jansen estate. Bond approved for 8800 dollars. Bond approved for 1000 dollars given by Charles L. Bartlett as conservator for Jacob Cain.

Albert B. Jansen Henry J. Jansen Charles L. Bartlett Jacob Cain

Orpheum Presents Uncle Tom's Cabin Tonight

At the Orpheum theater tonight the real Uncle Tom's Cabin is staged, never before produced west of New York. The five act play features Eliza George Aunt Ophelia and Topsy with special scenery. Mrs Williams crafted a pleasing production. Mating on Saturday and Sunday, final show Sunday night.

Orpheum Theater Harriet Beecher Stowe New York Eliza George Ophelia Topsy

Amusements Today lineup across multiple theatres

The program lists acts at Orpheum and Bijou with Uncle Tom's Cabin and The Moonshiner's Daughter. Star features Anita Stewart and Belasco Petrova in The Scarlet Woman. Gillie Burke and Henry Kolker present Gloria's Romance. Other reels include Seeing America First and Iron Claw with Pearl White. A note about sheriff action on a business closure.

Orpheum Orpheum Players Bijou Mildred Morrison Pictures Pect Belasco Mine Petrova Savoy Gillie Burke Henry Kolker Gloria America Pearl White Mary Page Water Town Princess Geraldine Farrar Maria Rosa

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