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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
3
A sensational note reports that Han Walker claims police were hired to murder him. The document alleges an unnamed detective was asked to carry out the deed, casting suspicion on official figures and threatening public trust.
Sidney H. Walker, 20, discharged from the navy, was jailed on a conspiracy to murder charge after agreeing to kill Adolph Ender for 15 dollars and 500 more. Lucille Ender, 21, facing divorce from Ender, claims no plotting by her. Walker claimed she urged the crime to gain money after Ender’s death. Police found no evidence Ender mistreated his wife.
New York July 27 educators from across the country urged observance of a patriotic day in schools. They sought a date President Wilson would fix for a clear exposition of the war causes, part of a plan to cooperate with the National Security League's campaign to awaken national understanding of the war.
St Louis July 27 medical student Louis Framsen was arrested on a charge he claimed to have received a letter from France stating a Washington University hospital unit member was killed and another injured. DOJ warns against spreading disaster rumors about the expeditionary forces noting such rumors deter enlistment and aid the enemy. enforcement will follow.
New Jersey dispatch reports military authorities interpret a letter from Provost Marshal General Crowder. Drafted men who marry before examination and have a wife dependent on their labor may be discharged from the conscript army if the dependency claim is substantiated at the call date.
London July 27 Lord Rhonda food controller outlined a policy to regulate prices and stamp out profiteering. He said he would fix prices of prime necessity commodities over which he could exercise control from producer to consumer.
Illinois coal mine owners and the state council of defense failed to reach an agreement on cutting coal prices. The special committee will refer the issue to the full council for action, with possible drastic measures including state operation of mines. Long term contracts and profit pressures blamed on big operators, who seek high prices while passing costs to the public.
In July 27 officials promised commissions for students remaining in the officers' training camp. The process of elimination for those deemed unsuitable was to finish today, finalizing assignments by the end of the week at Fort Sheridan.
A violent hail storm on Thursday night blanketed Flagstaff and surrounding country with six inches of ice filling streets and icebound areas.
Louis and Franklin Reif ages 7 and 11 ran away from a farm near Liberty after enduring frequent disciplinary whippings. They swam Quincy bay and boarded a freight to Kansas City. Discovered in Palmyra, police detained them and brought them to Quincy before returning them to Liberty.
Short local items describe a trolley ride by the Aid Society of United Brethren Church, outings at Bluff Park and Bay View, travel plans for Frances Eldred and Gladys Long, a hunting trip update for Sam Potter, and family news including Mrs. W. B. Landon visiting Hartford, Ark, and the Meyer blood poisoning recovery news.
In a wartime debate, voices stress that peace must be framed by the peoples, not governments, and insist on unwavering resolve until goals are reached. George Wardle opposes the resolution, arguing the Reichstag does not represent the German people and that talks with a German socialist majority show no repentance or readiness for consensus.
The city council voted to buy a motor street flusher from Oregon Flushing Machine Co. It cost 5600 and should save the city money in street cleaning. Demonstration may occur Saturday or Monday as freight arrival riskes delay. The 1250 gallon capacity unit uses two high pressure water streams to push debris into catchbasins.
A brief note observes that love can cloud judgment causing some men to avoid military service and many others to become temporarily near sighted, reflecting social attitudes on romance and duty.
Griggsville July 1 large crowd at the fair witnessed fast pacing and trotting events. In the 2:17 pace Hallie McGregor driven by Woods led early but faded. time 2:15%4 and 2:14s for others. Second 2:25 pace saw Miss Ophelia Peter and Lillian Lackey among top finishers. third 2:22 trot highlighted Noble Aubrey and Emeline among the runners.
The report lists Edmaw Queen a past rider and other horses in an exhibition at Virginia Watts ham Beffini and Dr B H with times 2 15 34 and 2 17 and 2 19 . the pace aims to beat 2 25 34 with Lady Tell in a mile pacing event.
Jacksonville July 27 William Summers of Meredosia Illinois was killed when the automobile he rode in Thursday night turned over on the state road east of Beardstown Summers skull was crashed Two other men in the car were slightly hurt and two escaped injury
Multiple classified notices include a 65 year old trotting stallion Missouri Prince with harness, buggy and race cart in Oakwood Missouri. Also a quick sale of a nine room house furniture set for $200 with specified items and rental options. Additional notices list a four room modern flat for rent with bath gas attic, and a furnished front room near downtown district with contact details.
Pittsburgh July 27 A war relief fund of 560000 was voted Thursday by the Moose convention. It will be raised through a membership assessment of 1 per capita. A huge parade in which Mr. Roosevelt appeared was the closing feature of the day's program.
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