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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1915

Page

4

Advance new york hearings on export trade and shipping facilities

June 3 report from New York as Henry P Davison of J P Morgan & Co testifies before the federal trade commission. He argues the US export drive requires larger shipping facilities and that organized combinations could lower costs and raise prices for American stockholders. Other witnesses urge foreign market coordination, price control ideas, and a government pool to manage surplus products and protect trademarks.

New York Henry P.davison J. P. ‘Morgan & Company Federal Trade Commission United States Davison

American Banks Urged to Establish South America Banks

GALESBURG IL June 3 John J Arnold vice president of the First National Bank of Chicago and Charles R McKay deputy governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago told about 400 bankers that American banks should immediately establish operations in South America and the Orient to aid foreign trade. R E B Hieronymous community adviser of the University of Illinois said now was America s chance to control the world s finances.

Galesburg John J. Arnold First National Bank of Chicago Charles R. McKay Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Illinois Bankers’ Association South America Orient R. EB. Hieronymous The University, of Illinois America

Paralyzing Stroke Claims Riverside Resident Mrs Platt

Mrs Sarah Kendall Platt of Riverside township died after a stroke of paralysis while on the telephone Wednesday night. Born April 17 1841 in Butler county Ohio she was 74. Survived by husband Josiah H Platt five sons James T Louis K William E Harry H Josiah A Talso and three daughters Mrs C R Zinn Mrs Charles H Brooks and Miss May Platt plus one sister Mrs H H Jansen.

Sarah. Kendall Platt Riverside Township Butler County Ohio Baptist ‘Church Josiah H. Platt Riverside James T North Twelfth Street Louis’ K Dallas Texas William E St. Louis Harry H Josiah A. Talso

Government Loses Suit Against U S Steel

Washington reports the federal circuit court of appeals at Trenton dismissed the government's suit for dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation. Attorney General Gregory and aide Mr Todd conferred and indicated possible appeal to the Supreme Court. Officials expect cabinet discussion before further action.

Washington Department of Justice Federal Circuit Court, of Appeals Trenton United Steel Corporation Gregory Supreme? Court Whitehouse Administration Todd Wilson George Wowickersham Taft Whitehouse Steel Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Steel’ Company Roosevelt

Red Cross to Ship Food to Mexico Amid Mexican Civil Strife

American Red Cross plans to send food to Mexico as U S officials monitor President Wilsons call for a constitutional restoration. Copies of the statement were distributed to consular officials and Mexican leaders including Villa Zapata and Obregon factions. Victory at Silva for Villa is reported but details are scarce as Central Mexico remains unsettled and coalition prospects loom.

Vera Cruz Carothers Chihuahua Wilson United States Silliman Carranza Villa Obregon Central Mexico Roque Gonzales Garza Villa Zapata Mexico City Silva

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad Poster

Ironton Ohio woman reports improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for twelve years of female troubles and nervous issues. She credits the remedy for better daily work and says it helped her daughter sleep and regain health. The ad invites letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ironton Ohio Rena Bowman S. 10Th Street Lydia BE. Pinkham

Well Known Mail Glerk Dies After Stroke in Chicago

Samuel K. Baughman, longtime railway mail clerk out of Quincy on the Quincy Kansas City line, died of paralysis yesterday in Chicago where he had visited his son Charles. He had lived with his daughter and son-in-law in recent years and suffered a stroke on arrival. Survived by three children, Mrs. George A. Binkert of Quincy, Mrs. Katherine Baughman of Chicago, and Charles O. Baughman of Chicago. Funeral to be held Saturday in Camp Point. he was a member of Lambert lodge A F and A M.

Samuel K. Baughman Quincy Kansas City Burslington Mr. Baughman Charles O. Baughman Chicago Baughman George A. Binkert Lambert Lodge Camp Point

Mrs Elizabeth Feld Dies In This City

Elizabeth Feld a well known resident of Brown county died at Blessing hospital at 3 30 pm yesterday after noon from a complication of diseases She was born in Germany January 1 1846 and lived near Mt Sterling for years Survived by three sons Henry John William Feld and four daughters Anna Phillips Minnie Miller Liz Richardson and James Hill All in vicinity of Mt Sterling Husband predeceased her Two brothers H B Hoelscher and Herman Hoelscher also survive Funeral announcement to be made later.

Elizabeth Feld Brown County Blessing Hospital Elizabeth ‘Hoelscher Germany Brown County Mt. Sterling Henry John William ‘Feld Anna Phillips Minnnie Miller

New Pastor for St John's Arrives

Rev. William Martens, newly elected pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, arrived yesterday at 1 35 and will be installed next Sunday by Rev. G D Hamm. He and his family were greeted at the depot and driven to the Ackermann home at 1113 Jersey street. A smoker by the church Young Men's league last night drew many members, who praised Martens as the right leader for a thriving parish.

William Martens St. John’s Lutheran Church G .D. Hamm St. Jacobi Lutheran Church Mertens George Ackermann Jersey Street Young Men's League The Church Rev. Mertens St. John’s

U S Steel Victory Draws Gratitude From Officials

New York June 3 Chairman Elbert I Gary and other United States Steel officials welcomed the circuit court of appeals ruling against the government in favor of the defendant. Judge Gary said he would weigh the decision carefully before speaking at length. The court, with Buffington McPherson Woolley and Hunt, unanimously decided the government case against the United States Steel. Executives had prepared for any outcome but the decision exceeded expectations and was seen as good for business conditions nationwide.

New York Elbert I. Gary United States Steel Corporation Gary

Capture of Silao Reported in Villa Obregon Clash

Washington dispatches detail the capture of Silao by Gen. Villa after four hours of hard fighting. Cavalry pursued enemies to the south toward Trinidad where Obregon’s main force awaits. Lombardo, Carranza minister, confirms the victory and orders pursuit.

Washington Villa Villa Ageney Miguel’ Diaz” Lombardo Chihuahua Carranza Obregon Trinidad Silao Lombardo State Department Sila Col. Perez Rui

Note Not Received Shifts Mexican Crisis Amid Ultimatum Fears

In Vera Cruz on June 3 President Wilson’s note to Mexico has not yet reached John R. Silliman, Wilson’s representative. When it arrives it will be given to General Carranza. Vera authorities show deep concern over the note’s possible influence on Mexico’s future, with some officials fearing a drastic ultimatum may follow.

Vera Cruz Wilson Mexico John R. Silliman General Carranza Vera

Silver Medals Awarded Quincy Boys at Illinois Military Day

Major General Leonard Wood, Harvard graduate and U S Surgeon since 1866, attended Illinois military day to present silver medals won in this year’s drills. Quincy youths received medals, with Wood also reviewing the student brigade. He was urged by Captain J P Robinson to witness Illinois leading among American schools in military training. The Illini notes foreign students excel, with 19 nations represented and engineering first, agriculture second, commerce third.

Leonard’ “Wood Harvard United States University of Illinois Quincy Wood J. P. Robinson Illinois Regiment Hlinois Illini

Bi State League Scores Roundup

Bi State League results show Freeport across Ottawa and Elgin at Streator. Racine plus Aurora posted scores, reflecting a fluctuating standings week report.

Freeport Ottawa Elgin Racine Aurora

Mothers Petition Against School Physical Culture Policy

Sixteen hundred sixty four mothers sign a petition to the Board of Education urging a physical director to elevate physical culture work in public schools. The meeting also covered teacher salaries, building concerns, and a change to graduation policy with routine reports and upcoming events.

Board OF Education W. =. Smith Swope

May Auditing Report Highlights Staff Salaries and Supplies

The May auditing committee report lists Teachers' Salaries 971.08 and Janitors' salaries 1 030.82 along with General supplies 60.60 and Music department equipment 11.40. Other items include Art Dept equipment 9.00, Fuel 96.56, School room furniture 25.00, Printing 3.68, Light and Power 107.83, Architect's fees 29.50, Remuneration 176.46, Freight and drayage 78.3, Domestic Science 35.61, Repairs and improvements 53.11, Miscellaneous 2.04, with totals and signatures from Edward G. Bauman and others.

Bauman Edward G. Bauman Supt. Co Clyde’ B Sears Bus. Mgr.c Joel

Town Topics and Social Notes At Local City

Watch our special sales daily Jonas Meyer Co Mrs Laura Fink of St Louis visiting relatives in the city Investigated newest steam washing machine by Gunther Hardware Co Robert Timmerwilke of Twenty seventh and Broadway son of Mr and Mrs George Timmerwilke entertained seventeen classmates yesterday afternoon in celebration of his twelfth birthday anniversary Games and refreshments featured Baked Ham lunch at 4 pm Blue Ribbon Buffet 514 Hampshire Mrs Franks Penick of Maine street entertained a large party of ladies at her home yesterday afternoon auction bridge Right tables were in tess and prizes won by Mrs Warren Pearce and Mrs Mabel Jarman Gerke Following the entertainment proper delicious refreshments served Just received 100 crates of pineapples Ask your fruit and grocery stores for prices John Musolino Co Tom Moriarity of Chicago in Guine on a business mission He has been here since Tuesday morning

Gunther Hardware Co Clara Mansfield Avith Sts Francis. Catholic Church Jonas Meyer & Co Revatta Fund -Darice Fat Strackfus Sidney Quincyport al. L. Staker Jonas Meyer, & Co Laura Fink St. Louis Robert Timmerwilke Broadway George Timmerwilke Blue Ribbon Hampshire Frank Maine Street Bridge Warren Pearce Mabel Jarman Gerke John, Musolino & Co Tom Moriarity Chicago Guinev

Localman Loren Cox Injured in Pony-Driven Incident

Loren Cox sustained a broken ankle yesterday morning on East Maine Street when a pony he was driving bolted onto the sidewalk. He jumped from the vehicle to stop the animal. Dr. E. T. Brenner attended and removed him to his home. His condition was slightly improved last night.

Loren’ Cox Loren C. Cox Prairie ‘ Avenue Maine Street

Site For Elks Home Building Committee empowers choice

The Elks building committee was authorized to select a site for the proposed Elks Home. At the Wednesday meeting a report from the committee was submitted and, based on that report, the committee was ordered to choose a site and report at the next meeting.

Elks

Tupper Named Deputy Federal Reserve Agent for St Louis

Washington June 3 T C Tupper was named deputy federal reserve agent for St Louis by the Federal Reserve Board.

Tupper Washington, D.C T.C Federal Reserve St.Louis Federal Reserve Board

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Henry Davison Morgan Banking. CO Davies Roger Babson Babson John D. Ryan National Foreign Trade Council Amalgamated Copper Company E.N. Turley Ryan Woh. Heulings J. and G. Brill Company Philadelphia H .Tield United Export Bureau South Ilinois Orpheum Oliver Players Sels Mary Pickford Country Sarah Kendall’ Platt U. S. Steel Mex Rte A ST. John's Quincy Boys Leonard State University of Winds Otto Warl Behrensmeyer Jefferson School Finance Committee Dinance Committee Building ‘ and Grounds Committee Merriman Webster,Jackson Emerson Schlagenhaus Musselman Smith Clyde _L. Sears Joel H. Smith O. A.wurl Empire-Hippodrome Elliott R. ‘Downing School of Education University Milan Polytechnic Institute
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