Quincy Men Are Up for Offices in State Labor Federation
Robert Murphy of Quincy was nominated for third vice president by the Trades and Labor assembly. J J Kearney of Quincy and J Murphy of East St. Louis received nominations for teller and secretary to the mayor's office, replacing others. Most officers were renominated except auditor Tilden Bozarth of Staunton, with Timothy Pell taking his place. Other renominated officers include Walker, Fitchie, Carbine, Kelley, Morton, Towers, Reinhold, Jenkins, Cross, Olander, Jampel, Kain, and Bernard plus Zink. Hannibal delegates reported net gains of over $500 from dances and urged support for the Keokuk excursion. Labor Day plans include a city parade and Highland Park picnic. Henry Rosendale was elected to the executive board, replacing Frank Trish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murphy
Quincy
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Assembly
J. J. Kearney
Teller
J. Murphy
Michael J. Whalen
East St. Louis
Mr. Kearney
Agnes Johnson
Chicago
Tilden Bozarth
Staunton
Timothy Pell
Joliet
John H. Walker
Springfield
Robert G. Fitchie
Edward Carbine
Thomas Kelley
Streator
Joseph W. Morton
Albert Towers
Belleville
Emil Reinhold
Decatur
George B. Jenkins
Urbana
Waldo Cross
Victor A. Olander
William Jampel
J. A. Kain
Fernand Bernard
Westville
Peter Zink
Pbelleville
Hannibal
Thesen
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assmbly
Frank Brown
Street Car Workers to Receive Pay Raise in Quincy
Quincy street car men including motormen and conductors will see a raise in pay immediate. Minimum pay rises from 1.80 to 2.20 a day and maximum from 2.65 to 2.75. The increase, approved by local employees and officials and the Peoria office, reflects higher living costs. Office and barn men are not included in the new scale, though an increase for them is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Peoria
Bam
Workers of Germany Ready for Peace
Amsterdam reports that German free trades unions unanimously approved a resolution at a conference praising the Reichstag for voting peace on July 19. The measure declares German workers willing and determined to hasten the war's end on that basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Free Trades Unions of
Germany
British Armed 300 Merchant Ships in War Effort
London July 28 Three hundred British merchant vessels have already been armed and many more are being owned weekly, said T J Mac Jamara financial secretary to the treasury in a Commons reply. He added the government is making great efforts to arm as many chapmen as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T. J. MacJamara
Commons
Mrs Bingham Dead in Louisville Heart Disturbance
Mrs Robt Worth Bingham died Friday in Louisville from an acute heart disturbance. She was formerly Mrs Hen M Flagler and married last November to Judge Wi Bingham of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Louisville
Rob T Worth Bingham
Hen M. Flagler
Wi. Bingham
Talk on Farm Loans by Federal Bank Official
Carl B. Hopkins of the Federal Farm Bank will address Mendon area farmers on Federal Farm Loan interests in Mt. Hebron Farm Loan association matters Friday August 3 at 2 o'clock. The Mt. Hebron meeting location is Lauren five miles northwest of Mendon. The association notes the busy season but hopes farmers can attend in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Hopkins
Federal Farm Bank
Mendon
Federal Farm Loan
Mt. Hebron
Street Flusher Delayed. City Eyed for Purchase
The big street flusher, due Friday, remains en route on the Burlington Route between Oregon Illinois and Quincy. The demonstration may be postponed. if the machine arrives, officials say Quincy residents can view it Monday or Tuesday. D M Markillie, superintendent of the public works board, notes the device will be tested on several street types and, if satisfactory, the council may appropriate 5600 for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Oregon
Iil
Quincy
D. M. Markillie
Board of Public Works
Three Militiamen Killed by Lightning in Missouri Guard Camp
Lightning struck a National Guard tent near Maxwelton in St. Louis County during a heavy storm killing three militiamen and seriously injuring four others. Names of the deceased and injured are listed with units and addresses. At St Louis city hospital the injured were treated. one man was reported unconscious and others suffered eye injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
National Guard of Missouri
Maxwelton
St. Louis County
Scott Acquitted In California Court
San Francisco July 28 Joseph J. Scott former collector of internal revenue for the First California district was acquitted by a federal jury of embezzlement of government funds. Scott's lawyers said his political activities for President Wilson's re election led to neglect of office duties and lax methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Joseph J. Scott
Internal Revenue
First California
Scott
Wilson
Publishers pledge support to Wilson in war effort
In Arthur Illinois on July 28 members of the Eastern Illinois Country Publishers association meeting in mid summer adopted resolutions pledging loyal support to President Wilson in the war. They expressed belief that the United States will triumph on land and sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Eastern Illinois Country Publishers’ Association
Wilson
United States
Officers to Report Aug. 27 for National Army
Plattsburgh N Y July 28 Adjutant Gen McCain notified Lieut Col Wolf commander of the officers training camp that all reserve officers recommended for commissions will be ordered to report to their divisional cantonments by August 27 The successful officers will be given 12 days furlough to visit homes and obtain uniforms and equipment before duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburgh
N. Y
McCain
Wolf
National Army
Anti Draft Plot Discovered in Cleveland July 28
Department of Justice officials uncover an anti draft plot in Cleveland involving the administration of drugs to render a drafted man temporarily unfit. They seek a youth who bought and shipped the drugs to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Department of Justice
New York
German Paper to Suspend in Westphalia Missouri
The Westphalia Volksblatt, printed in German for years by Captain Henry Castrop, will suspend publication soon due to the high cost of newsprint paper and other materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westphalia
Westphalia Volksblatt
Henry Castrop
Conductorettes to Join Denver Street Car Staff Soon
Denver dispatch reports that conductorettes are to be hired for Denver street car lines. The tramway plans to replace about half the male workforce with women applicants for conductor or trailer positions on the second car of streetcar trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Tramwa
Hannibal Editor Knott Ends His Life in Hannibal
Despondent over ill health, John A. Knott, editor of the Hannibal Morning Journal, slashed his throat and died four hours later after a two week illness. A Kentucky native who came to Hannibal over 30 years ago, Knott shaped the leading Democratic paper and knew Mark Twain. He was active in Missouri politics, served as state oil inspector, and led social circles. survived by wife, a daughter Mrs. H A Stillwell, and granddaughter Harriet Knott Stillwell. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Knott
Hannibal
Mr. Knott
Missouri
Kentucky
Journal
Mark Twain
Knott
Democratic Party
Hannibal Country Club
First Christian Church
H. A. Stillwell
Harriett Knott Stillwell
Burlington Taking Inventory Of Men
Burlington railroad authorities are counting employees who have left the road and those drafted for the U S army. The process spans all stations and will take time to determine vacancy levels. Telegraphed notices urge draftees to report immediately to the company, by person or wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
United States
Illinois State Band Concert Tonight in Washington Park
The Illinois State band under director Burton Strock performs in Washington Park tonight. Program includes Entry of the Gladiators, Drummer of the Guard, Western Girl solo by Frank Walter, Katinka, There’s a Long, Long Trail, intermission, Remick’s Medley, Wine Woman and Song, Patriotic Patrol, Savage Syncopated Snort, and The National Air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Band
Burton Strock
Washington Park
Remick
Lampe
Strauss
Strock
The
National Air
New Revenues Sought for War Finances
Discussion of funding for the war shows estimated expenditures of about 10.7 billion with 7 billion in new revenue. Projections include 225 million customs duties 650 million internal revenue 350 million income tax and other items 70 million miscellaneous 7 million Panama tolls and note retirements. Senators debate methods with some arguing for up to 5 billion more in revenue and changes to bond terms and tax levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Mo. Adoo
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Going Up Real Summer Weather Descends on Quincy
After weeks of pleasant temperatures, real midsummer days arrive in Quincy with a high of 93 by 5 PM and 91 at noon. The heat stretches into the afternoon, signaling that summer is here in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mercury
Will Eldred Yakle Wake Up
A six year old Clayton boy was unconscious after a week in a Blessing Hospital crash. His skull base fracture and brain edema followed an automobile accident. Dr J E Miller operated and on Friday said the boy’s condition was more hopeful though still comatose with a possible waking today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldred Yakle
Clayton
Blessing Hospital
J. E. Miller
Millar
Dr Julius Seidel Named Army Dentist in Illinois Guard
Dr Julius Seidel of Quincy is appointed a first lieutenant in the Illinois national guard dental corps and attached to the Fifth Infantry. Edward J Lang arrives in Quincy to take duties as major on Brig Gen Henry R Hill's staff of the Second Brigade Illinois national guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Seidel
Quincy
Illinois National Guard
Dickson
Dental Corps
Fifth Infantry
Edward J. Lang
Illinois National Army
Henry R. Hill
Straight heats crown Griggsville fair races
At Griggsville Illinois July 28 fierce heat filled the Illinois Valley fair program as winners prevailed in straight heats. Miss Newsure took the first race a $400 free-for-all pace with Dexter Patchen second and J V Manager third. Time around 2:11. The second race a $400 2:14 trot saw Miss Rexetta win with Adelaide Benson second and Gail McKinney third. Third race a $400 2:13 pace went to Con Biscuit with Vanda Vincen second and Wm Knight third. Fourth race featured a 916 mile running event with Helma first, Goldfeather second, Increase third. Fifth race a 3 mile running event saw Carl Roberts win athletic girl second and Classy Curl fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggsville
Ilinois Valley Fair
Miss Newsure
Britt
Dexter Patchen
Predmore
J. V
Clark
Rob Roy
R G
Dyer
Rexetta
McCoy
Adelaide Benson
Tandy
Gail McKinney
Thomas
Harry Hillwood
Con Biscuit
Henrick
Vanda Vincen
Green
Wm. Knight
Creasy
Aberdeen Belle
Shaffer
Loris C
Wherry
Alix Meriman
Hatch
Onward Sam
Pearsy
Helma
Goldfeather
Carl Roberts
Affidavit Charges Attempted Kidnap in Springfield
An affidavit filed in Judge Thomas R. Gibson's court charges Claud Piersol Mrs Taylor Adams her son Maxie Adams and Sam McGinnis with attempting to kidnap wealthy jeweler A C Clements. No preliminary hearing date set. The plot followed the recent Baby Lloyd Keet kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Thomas R. Gibson
Paul O'Day
Claud Piersol
Taylor Adams
Maxie Adams
Sam McGinnis
A. C. Clements
Clements
Lloyd Keet
Toronto Newspapers Boost Subscriptions
Toronto papers announce higher annual subscription rates effective August first. Morning and evening editions raise by one dollar, with single-copy price increasing to two cents from one cent. Toronto Ont. July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Toronto Daily
Farmer Slain Near Marlin Texas Found Dead
Marlin Texas July 28 the body of Hal St. Clair a farmer was found beside his automobile on his farm nine miles south of Marlin. He had been shot to death a posse is searching for a suspect man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Tex
Hal St. Clair
Here
U Boats Miss French Ships In A Week
Paris reports no French ships sunk by German submarines in the past week though six were attacked by U boats. The admiralty announced no casualties among French vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Admiralty
More Men Needed for Company E War Strength Watch
New infantry unit short of a full war company. Company E at peace strength 65 men as enlistment rates wane. Capt. Zoller fears inability to muster 150 men for Springfield in time. Armory and Dr. Erickson offer enlistment and examination. Officers to recruit daily. no immediate federal call, but local drilling planned. Rifles reach Ninth at Springfield. Tenth likely to receive call soon. Tentage delay delaying mobilization, camp setup expected shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoller
Springfield
Armory
C. E. Erickson
Youngstown
Chester
East St. Louis
National Guard
Europe
France
Quincy’s Pulse Boosts Trolley Ride for Church Work
The Hustlers class of Presbyterian Sunday school kids ran a trolley party Friday to raise funds for a church work and classroom project. Post A meets tonight in Elks rooms to discuss important business. Roads in good shape after recent rains as autos and farmers travel area. Duker Co displays the new Motrola phonograph attachment showing automatic operation. Masonic Temple to close July 30 to August 6 for floor oiling and varnishing. A police platoon attends funeral of fireman Benjamin Kuhlman injured in automobile explosion. Russell Gross arrested for driving without a tag and speeding. released on bond to face two counts. Coatsburg thanks Quincy fire department for aiding in last week’s blaze with praise for the truck’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Russell Gross
Akers
Advertises Bull Fight Sells Liquor in Ring
Huntington W V July 28 Edward West of East Lynn was bound over to the Wayne county grand jury on charges he advertised a bull fight and then auctioned from the ring center more than 100 pints of liquor during what was to be the fight event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Edward West
East Lynn
Wayne County Grana Jury
U Boat Goes Ashore Off French Coast
Paris reports a German submarine destroyed on the French coast west of Calais. The vessel ran ashore and, unable to be freed, the crew fired the ship and were captured by Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Calais
Commissioner Proposed for Australian High Commissioner
In Melbourne on July 238 a resolution was moved in the Commonwealth senate to appoint an Australian high commissioner in Washington. The proposal aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and represent Australian interests at the U S capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth Senate
Washington
Kansas Keeps 2-Cent Fare Denied by Utilities Commission
Topeka Kansas July 28 The Kansas Public Utilities Commission denied railroads request to raise interstate passenger fare from two to three cents a mile preserving the current two cent rate for travelers operating in Kansas and affecting common carrier travel within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Musselman Excels at Grinnell Tournament
T. E. Musselman won the Grinnell Iowa singles semi finals in five sets after dropping the first two. In doubles, Musselman and Dr. P. E. Summers were defeated though a five game match was possible. Musselman serves as head referee with decisions appealable to major associations. After the event he visits Rushville and then Des Moines for the Iowa state tournament the week of August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Musselman
Grinnell
Iowa
Musselman
P. E. Summers
Summers
National Lawn Tennis Association
Western Lawn Tennis Association
Rushville
Des Moines
George Zoller Elected President of Quincy Masonic Group
George Zoller was elected president of the Quincy Masonic Benevolent Association at the Masonic temple Friday evening. Other officers named include Vice president George J. Sanders and Secretary Fred C. Neumann. Trustees are Paul G. Duncan Christ S. Tuffle and W. C. Bradley. Annual reports said the association was flourishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zoller
Quincy Masonic Benevolent Association
Masonic Temple
George J. Sanders
Fred C. Neumann
William F. Sprague
Paul G. Duncan
Christ S. Tuffle
W. C. Bradley
Fire Bells Toll for Kuhlman Funeral
Fire bells in all engine houses toll this morning for the funeral of B H Kuhlman. The procession leaves 1220 Chestnut Street and heads to St John’s Church, then Calvary cemetery. No 6 hose house draped in mourning as services begin at 8 o’clock in the home and 8:30 in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Kuhlman
Chestnut Street
St. John's Catholic
Calvary Cemetery
Kuhlman
Fifth regiment units near mobilization and homecomings
George Cline of the torpedo boat Somers returns from New Orleans and plans a ten day visit. Crew member W H Jackson is in hospital after an appendicitis operation. After Aug 1 Company F will be relieved of bridge guard duty. Beards town contingent to Quincy by Aug 5, then Fifth units to leave for the south. Jack White, son of Mr and Mrs Louis White, returns from Philadelphia navy yards. Edward Ellermeier takes his post. Browning Loeffler on short furlough from the Tripp in New York harbor. Mrs Marks Alexander, Mrs James Beatty and Mrs J A S Ehart will join in Houston for the regiment’s training camp move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cline
Somers
New Orleans
W. H. Jackson
Beardstown
Quincy
South
East St. Louis
Jack White
Louis White
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Naval Reserve Company
Iowa
Edward Ellermeier
Houston
Texas
Marks Alexander
Alexander
James Beatty
J. A. S. Ehart
Ehart
Cohen Guilty In Poultry King Murder Trial
In New York on Friday a jury found Joseph Cohen guilty of murder in the first degree in the slaying of Barnet Raff, the poultry dealer. Graff was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree, while Jacob Cohen and Jacobs were acquitted. Ferrara and Arachiello await execution in the same case. Cardinale, a key witness, confessed the price of 4800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Cohen
David Jacobs
Jacob Cohen
Abraham Graff
Barnet Raff
Graff
Jacobs
Frank Ferrara
Giuseppi Arachiello
Harvard Club House Installs Soda Fountain
New York July 28 The Harvard club with about five thousand members has opened a soda fountain and temperance bar. The feature reflects a club life trend as 900 members are in military or naval service and barred by law from drinking alcohol in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harvard Club
American Generals Arrive in England with Staffs
Generals R. M. Blatchford and John Bidde of the American army, accompanied by their staffs, arrived in England today signaling a new phase in Allied coordination. The visit underscores ongoing cooperation between American forces and British authorities in the European theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
R. M. Blatchford
John Bidde
John H Adams dies from car crash injuries near Columbus
John H Adams 57 of seven miles south of Camp Point died Friday night in St Marys Hospital from injuries sustained when the auto he rode in with H H Akers of near Columbus overturned near Columbus Thursday evening July 19. Adams suffered a spinal injury and paralysis from the chest down. He was born July 1 1860 in Tanck county and moved to Adams county at age seven. A farmer, he belonged to St Peters Evangelical Lost Prairie Modern Woodmen and J C O F. Survived by wife, son Elmer, daughters Myrtle and Elsie, brother William of Columbus, half brother Charles Brackensick Arkansas, and sister Mrs Lizzie Schlatman Camp Point. Funeral arrangements to be announced, burial in St Peters church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Adams
Camp Point
St. Marys Hospital
H. H. Akers
Columbus
Baldwin Park
Mr. Akers
Adams
Tancock County
Adams County
Tle
St. Peter’s
Charles Brackensick
Airkansas
Lizzie Schlatman
St. Peter's Church Cemetery
Special premiums announced for Palmyra Jersey calves
The First National Bank of Palmyra will award premiums at Marion County Fair for Jersey calf entries. Top prizes include 5 for best cov, 5 for best Lefer calf, and 8 for best bull calf, with several second prizes. About 30 calves expected. 35 head previously sold to Marion County youths. Two local incidents noted: Mrs Artie Crane seriously ill after childbirth, and several local residents visiting or traveling. Committees urge women to register at the courthouse on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
First National Bank of
Marin County
First National Bank
United States
Marion County
Luckenbaugh
Stone
Palmyray
Woodland
Artie Crane
Crane
Cleve Crane
Rosedale
Ind
James Lacey
Fred Lacey
Kansas City
Granville Sherman
Little Son
Memphis
Court House
Births: son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Mc Glaughlin
A son was born July 25 to Mr and Mrs Robert Mc Glaughlin. The baby was named for his grandfather James W Markus of the city. Mrs Mc Glaughlin is a Quincy girl and prominent in St Francis parish social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mc Glaughlin
James W. Markus
Mc Glaughlin
Quincy
St. Francis Parish
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois and Missouri forecast fair with warmth building into the weekend. In Iowa Saturday looks mildly warmer in the northeast, with Sunday mainly fair and continued high temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Towa
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw To Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana is expected to rise slowly for 48 hours. In the next 24 hours the increase is forecast at one third of a foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
Wanted carrier bot route in north part now
Job posting for a carrier route in the northern area seeking applicants for a dependable position. Benefits implied by calling it a good carrier route, with application directed to the Circulation Dept at Vig ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Part
Ape
Vig Ice
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Abe Martin
Mt. Hebron Association
Mt. Hebron Church
Sergt. Hawes D. Davis
van Versen Ave
Dwight L. Trump
Perkins Ave
Barron C. Carroll
Brighton Place
Charles Lonkamp
Waterloo
Berk A. Stanridge
Albert, Ark
Beeman Yeager
Co. D
Caroline St
Clarence Dunsford
Standridge
Dunsford
California
Morning Journal
Clayton Hart
NEW Army
Adj
Post A
Elks Rooms
Sixth and
Maine Streets
Duker’s
W. T. Duker Co
Benjamin Kuhlman
Coatsburg
Browning Loeffler
Tripp
New York Harbor
Cohen
Barnet Baff
Harvard
Palmyra Club
Banks
Davenport
Keokuk
Louisiana Ee
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