City board weighs isolation hospital for venereal disease
A city board Friday night discussed buying land or a suitable building for an isolation hospital to treat venereal diseases, with talks of funding and state or federal involvement. Dr. Bla ke proposed a $10 000 purchase and home. most members favored quick steps and reports from doctors on treatment protocols and reporting.
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Pinion
Joseph
Board of Supervisors
Blake
Jomer
Quincy
Lower Broad
Charitable Charities Election Set for June 20
Officers and members of the Charities Association will elect officers and consider governance at a June 20 meeting in the Cheerful Home. A Friday session focused on reports, including a summary by Judley of the Cheerful Home of a recent national charities conference in City.
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Asso
Udley
Vollbracht Recovering From Blood Poisoning In Palmyra
Gretchen Vollbracht a Gem usiness college student from Palmyra is recovering from blood poisoning. A reported operation relieved pain in her limb where the illness began. Physicians say there is no cause for alarm and condition improving after recent distress among students.
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Gretchen Vollbracht
Gemusiness College
Palmyra
D. L. Man
Miss Vollbracht
Ation
Missett
Quincy
Abe Martin Tribute Sparsely Noted In Grand Speech
An aging widow and her insurance status are touched upon in Abe Martin’s plea for patriotism. Binkley delivers a grand speech that revives pride and subtly references the press, though the article provides limited detail.
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Binkley
Leaves Monday For War Y M C A Work
Rev. W. O. Shank former pastor of the Central Baptist church leaves Monday night for New York from which place he will sail to go to France for Y M C A work. He resigned his pastorate and enlisted in the service. A farewell patriotic talk is planned in Washington park Sunday evening at 8 with a large chorus. He has been in Quincy a year and made many friends who regret his departure yet praise his choice of war duty.
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W. O. Shank
Central Baptist Church
New York
France
Shank
Quincy
Patriot Col Yates Returns with Lusitania Medal Replica
Col Edward Yates of Pittsfield visited Quincy on Friday returning from Springfield. He praised patriotic effort in Pike County and displayed a replica Lusitania medal struck by Germany, presented by Henry Van Dyke. Yates discussed politics, war bonds, and noted Judge J Otis Humphrey’s poor health.
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Col
Edward Yates
Pittsfield
Henry van Dyke
Quincy
Springfield
Col. Yates
Quincy Friends
Netherlands
van Dyke
Pike County
J. Otis Humphrey
Demonstration on Wheels For Illinois Farmers
Farmers to be kept moving as a three exhibit day unfolds on June 17. Farmer Rusk, aided by Illinois University agricultural college staff, will guide spectators from Roy Morton’s farm near La Prairie to Russell Davis’s farm near Clayton for lunch and field visits. The afternoon program centers at a soil experimental field near Clayton with talks by W. P. Flint E E Glick and C G Hopkins on insect pests soil fertility limestone and rock phosphates.
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Rusk
Agricultural College of Illinois University
Roy Morton
la Prairie
Mr. Morton
Russell Davis
Clayton
Mr. Davis
W. P. Flint
E. E Glick
C. G. Hopkins
Rolland Named Gem City Noble Grand
TR. W. Rolland was elected noble grand in the Gem City lodge of Odd Fellows meeting held Friday night in their hall. Fred Brockschmidt was elected vice grand and O. J. Briscoe recording secretary. Five candidates received the first degree work and plans for the July 4 South Park picnic progressed. Second degree work is set for next Friday night.
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TR. W. Rolland
Gem City Lodge of Odd Fellows
Fred Brockschmidt
O. J. Briscoe
South Park
Sun Shades for Traffic Coppers In Hot Weather
Mayor John A Thompson bans sun exposure for city traffic officers at busy intersections in July through September. He plans to buy large umbrellas like those seen in Washington DC to shield officers from heat. Big Jim Simmons at Fifth and Maine endures summer sweltering in the role.
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John A. Thompson
Thompson
Washington, D. C
Big Jim Simmons
Fifth
Maine
Farmers Help Through Local C O C Employment Office
Farmers in need of workers or help can apply to the government and state co operating with the Chamber of Commerce in Quincy to access a labor employment bureau. Applications via postmasters or the Quincy office coordinate local and national job supply with no charge to employers or workers.
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United States
Hainois
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Quincey
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Lieut Ralph Noble Remembered in Galesburg Area
Lieut Ralph Noble son of Mr and Mrs Willard Noble of Galesburg was killed in action on the French battlefields. He was known for his time on his father’s farm eighteen miles north of Quincy before entering the officers training school at Ft Sheridan where he received his commission. He had come to the farm after sustaining an injury in a football game while serving as physical director in a San Diego California school.
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Ralph Noble
Willard Noble
Galesburg
Quincy
Ft. Sheridan
San Diego
Calif
Two Seek Divorces On Desertion Charges
Charles R Ketters sues Lottie Koetters for divorce in circuit court alleging desertion. They married in 1913 and separated in 1916 producing two children, both of age. Agnes A Berndsen sues Edward Berndsen for divorce on desertion grounds after marriage in 1913 and separation in 1916, seeking custody of the minor child.
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Charles R. Ketters
Lottie Koetters
Iss
Agnes A. Berndsen
Edward Berndsen
Deaths and Funerals John Carroll services in Melrose and church
Funeral services for John Carroll will be held this morning at 7 30 from the residence of Mr and Mrs Herman Kurk in Melrose and at 9 from St Francis church Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends are invited to attend.
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John Carroll
Herman Kurk
Melrose
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral for James E. Cooper Scheduled at 3:30 PM
The funeral for James E. Cooper will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from his brother Warren Cooper’s residence 626 York Street. Burial follows at Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
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James E. Cooper
Warren Cooper
York Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral services for Tim Holt at Stormer parlors
Funeral services for Tim Holt are set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock from August F Stormer's undertaking parlors at 803 State Street. Burial will follow at Greenmount cemetery. The Moose lodge and several local labor unions are expected to attend in a show of respect.
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Tim Holt
F. Stormer
State Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Moose Lodge
Evening Telephone Ques Answered In The Morning
Citizens posed questions to the Whig via telephone throughout the day and into the night. The paper promises to publish responses in the following morning edition, inviting further inquiries and engagement from readers.
Partial solar eclipse visible today with times
A partial eclipse will begin at 5 12 this afternoon and end shortly before 7. The total eclipse track runs from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific coast near Portland.
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Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Coast
Portland
Plan to merge express firms under federal order outlined
Contemplated consolidation would form a $30 million company with a blanket government contract. The unified system would use government railroads for haulage, maintain government controlled rates, and operate as a single express service for merchants manufacturers and individuals. George C Taylor would lead the new organization, aiming to streamline terminals branches and claims amid a vast workforce.
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Quincy
Express
Springfield
American Railroad Express Company
George C. Taylor
American Express
Eppinger Will Grants Widow Life Interest in Estate
Gottlieb Eppinger's will filed in county court grants the widow a life interest in all personal property and real estate. Upon her death, personal property is divided equally between daughters Matilda and Emma. The will allocates one half of the real estate to each daughter, with a remaining third placed in trust for son Gottlieb to be divided upon his death. North half heirs include Paulina Meyer and Augusta Adhelpoh with portions of the north half also going to grandchildren Mildred, Karl, Elizabeth, and Tubert Drebes. The widow serves as executrix.
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Gottlieb Eppinger
Matilda
Emma
South
Gottlieb
Paulina Meyer
Augusta Adhelpoh
Mildred
Karl
Elizabeth
Tubert Drebes
Kappelman Leaves Believes Epidemic About at an End
Dr John Kappelman of the state board of health left Quincy for Chicago after aiding the smallpox fight here. Nine cases in city hospital and twelve in homes. eight homes quarantined. Unvaccinated children restricted. several schools at high vaccination levels with Lincoln School at 100 percent.
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Quincey
John Kappelman
State Board of Health
Chicago
United States Army
Board of Health
Joseph H. Blomer
Board of Health and
Quincy
City
St. Vincent's Home
Kappelman
Lincoln School
Expert to aid Quincy babies under national health program
Quincy board of health on Friday accepted a state and federal plan to bring Miss Mariner here to work with infants. Acting under the United States government, she will conduct lectures and demonstrations on baby care, with no city expense, under Dr Grace L Meigs and Dr St Clair Drake guidance as Baby Welfare week progresses.
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Quincy
Board of Health
State Board of Health
United States
Miss Mariner
St. Clair Drake
Peoria
Europe
River to Reach A 15 Foot Stage Here Next Tuesday
The Mississippi is rising to a crest around 15 feet by next Tuesday per Hannibal forecast. Quincy gauge shows 12.6 at midnight, with a 24 hour rise due to rains in Iowa and upper river basins. Officials say damage will be limited and levees around Quincy remain in good condition for any further rise. Edmund C. Perkins of Chicago evaluated drainage districts and reported levees in fine shape and capable of withstanding an expected rise.
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Mississippi
Hannibal
Quincy
Iowa
Mississippi River
Long Island
Edmund C. Perkins
Chicago
Lima Lake
Marion County
Illinois State Band Concert in Washington Park Tonight
The Illinois State Band presents a program at Washington Park this evening starting at six o'clock. The concert features Raymond overture, The Rose of Shiraz ballet suite, various dances, Land of Hope and Glory, Barn Yard sounds, Hitchy Koo selections, Love's Message, Laramosa, Adele, Lohengrin scene, and the Columbia march with performances by Ellis Brooks and Wagener.
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Miinois State Band
Washington Park
Thisvening
Raymond
E. Elger
F. E. Waler
Goetz
Hein
Larimosa
Adele
Cat Tax Foes Fear Quincy Ordinance May Pass
Aldermen in Quincy will consider a cat tax next Monday after James E. McNutt, First ward representative, pushes the measure. McNutt calls cats a nuisance for howling at night and allegedly spreading disease, also citing their taste for young chickens.
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Quincy
James E. McNutt
Alderman McNutt
Modification of Rate Order Sought by Railway Utilities
Press dispatches state the National Association of Railway Utilities has asked the Director General of Railways to postpone or modify the date new freight and passenger rates take effect. The Quincy Freight Bureau remains in contact with the state public utilities commission. Commissioner L B Iseswell says important developments may occur in the next few days.
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National Association of Railway Utilities Commission
Director General of Railways
McAdoo
Quincy Freight Bureau
State Public Utilities Commission
L. B. Iseswell
Soldiers’ letters from France report arrival and duties
Shrapnell and Lieut Ray Sinnock inform parents that their transport arrived safely on the French coast and soldiers are eager to fight. Jake Secher now in London, transferred to combat duty. Harold Leffingwell aboard and formerly on Gen Bell’s staff with the 33rd division. Alexander Omer’s son Captain Lewis Omer named director of athletics at Camp Grant. August Jansen’s brother in Troop D, 308th cavalry at Camp Harry J. Jones, heat described. Captain T L Roberts, chaplain, to depart for Camp Taylor Kentucky after furlough in La Grange Missouri and Quincy.
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Ray Sinnock
France
Ray
Harold Leffingwell
C. W. Leffingwell
Gen. Bell
Alexander Omer
Clayton
Lewis Omer
Camp Grant
Rockford
Omer
Northwestern University
A. B. Jansen
North Eighth Street
August J. Jansen
308Th Cavalry
Harry J. Jones
Douglas
Aziz
T. L. Roberts
National Army
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
la Grange
Quincy
Capt. Roberts
Street Railway Company
Casey Jones
Sunday Closing Ordinance Framed in Quincy
The ordinance committee and Corporation Counsel Charles Bartlett met with grocers and Attorney Walter Bennett to craft a Sunday closing rule for grocery stores and meat shops in Quincy. The measure, to be proposed to the aldermen, claims state conformity and potential Supreme Court viability, and narrowly targets grocery stores and meat markets while excluding delicatessens fruit stores and other sellers of bread and meat.
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Charles Bartlett
Walter Bennett
Quincy
Supreme Court
Eagles Seek Temporary Streetcar Halt During Drills
The Eagles convention committee asks Hf. E. Chubbuck, general superintendent of the street railway, to suspend Maine street service between Fourth and Fifth streets from 4:30 to 5:30 next Wednesday afternoon for a drill by about twelve Faeles auxiliary teams. A silver loving cup will crown the winner of the contest on the park’s south side. Chubbuck is urged to reply at once and, if favorable, the reply will go to Manager Martin.
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Eagles Convention
Movor
Hf. E. Chubbuck
Street
Maine Street
Fourth
Fifth
Faeles Auxiliary
Chubbuck
Martin
Funeral of Tim Holt Gathered Moose Lodge Members
Gem City lodge No 986 Loyal Order of Moose urged to attend the 2 PM funeral in a body. Tim Holt is remembered as a late brother with ER CORY as Dictator and GEORGE STILL as Secretary coordinating the hall gathering.
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MOOSE
Gem City Lodge
Order of Moose
Tim Holt
ER. C. Cory
George Still
Moorman Co Plans Leave for 135 Salesmen to Aid Harvest
Moorman Manufacturing Co informs Quincy Chamber of Commerce and Government Employment Bureau it will grant 135 salesmen a leave of absence beginning June 10 for about a week. Workers will be paid, urged to use vacation time for farm work to support Adams County harvest amid wartime labor shortages. Over 250 workers already listed for farm duty. farms to pay wages and provide board. response from other employers anticipated.
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Moorman Manufacturing Company
Chamber of Commerce
Government Employment Bureau
Quincy
Illinois
Adams County
Qourney
Farm Improvement Association
Ouineyv
Farm Association
Federal Employment Bureau
Alderman Hyatt Volunteering for Farm Work
Alderman Sam Hyatt offers his services to a farmer facing hardship. The Fifth Ward representative, ages 64, says he remains capable beyond expectations in hoeing potatoes or onions, hay, oats and corn. He invites the farmer to call mornings to arrange work while noting a willingness to help three days weekly.
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Sam Hyatt
Slyatt
Highland Tonight Promises Lucky Foot Dance Show
Highland management announces tonight the new Lucky foot Dance with a seven piece DeLuxe orchestra no jitney dance. Admission to the dancing pavilion is 10c with no extra charge for dancing. Sunday features the regular concert and moving pictures.
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Highland
Weather Outlook For Illinois Missouri And Iowa
Illinois fair on Saturday with a rise in temperatures and unsettled at night or Sunday. Missouri partly cloudy with a warming trend and unsettled Saturday. Iowa partly cloudy with unsettled conditions Saturday and Sunday, slightly warmer Saturday.
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Missouri
Iowa
River Stage Forecast Amid Rising Temps
Weather bulletin notes yesterday’s scattered readings and a forecasted river rise. The river is expected to climb about 1.1 feet in the next 24 hours with stages near 15.0 feet at Quincy, 15.4 at Hannibal, and 14.0 at Louisiana by Wednesday.
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Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
St. Paul Ye
Davenport
Keokuk Ee
Louisiana Wee
St. Louis
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Lusitania
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Noble Grand
Taylor
Wisconsin
Ripon College
American Express Company
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Eppinger
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Shrapnell
Jake Secher
Loren Cox
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Sears
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