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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

5

War in council over ward superintendents

Mayor Abbott refused to appoint Herman Schelp, adviser to the Fourth ward, citing personal grounds and signaling politics in ward superintendent picks. The council, led by Aldermen Ross Lepper and Koehler, clashed over authority, while second ward choices triggered sharp exchanges and a gavel rule ruling.

Abbott Herman Schelp Fourth Ward Schelp Mr. Schelp David Ross John Lepper W. M. Winner George Koehler Ross and Lepper Ros Ross McNutt James McNutt Geers Clark The Trades and Labor Assembly Board of Supervisors Quincy Bud Thompson Koehler Ald. Thompson Ald Winner Ald. Koehler Old Shelp

Child Injured Falling From Street Car in South End

Four year old Bessie May Hadsell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hadsell of South Eighth street was hurt Monday at 1 30 PM when she slipped from her mother's arms while alighting a street car. She was taken to a nearby house for treatment though injuries described as painful but not serious.

Bessie May Willam Hadsell South Eighth Street

Charles Evans Hughes Was Brilliant in Student Days

Charles Evans Hughes born April 11, 1862 in Glens Falls New York. He studied at Brown University and Columbia Law School. His early career as educator and lawyer led to NY insurance investigations and governance reforms. He served as New York governor and later Supreme Court justice, marrying Antoinette Carter in 1888 with four children. He held leadership roles with Brown University clubs and Baptist church trustee positions. He was active in Republican politics and legal circles.

Harles Evans Hughes Glens Falls, N. Y Roosevelt Wilson Newark N. J New York City Oung Hughes New York Brown University Phi Beta Kappa Columbia University Law School Hughes Delhi N.Y Stewart L. Woodford Cornell University Mr. Hughes Stevens Armstrong W. R. Hearst Democrats Independent League Public Service Commission Gov. Hughes New York State Taft Gov Youngstown Supreme Court Antoinette Walter S. Carter Charles Evans Hughes, Jr Helen Catherine Elizabeth Hughes Tie Brown University Club of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church The Lawyers, Republican, University, Union League

Progressive Nominee For Vice President Restructuring For Harmony

Captain John M Parker of Louisiana, nominated by the Progressive Party for vice president alongside Theodore Roosevelt, served on his party’s conference committee. The group met a similar Republican committee in hopes of fostering coalition and harmony between the two factions.

John M. Parker Louisiana Theodore Roosevelt

Hughes Known as Hard Worker Who Loves Books Music and Golf

The subject, active in Cornell University clubs and bar associations in New York State and New York City, is described as a diligent, private person with a buoyant personality. He is fond of books of all kinds, music, golf, and is an experienced mountain climber who has hiked extensively in Switzerland.

Cornell University New York State New York City Hughes Switzerland

Chillicothe Votes Dry Run in Local Election

Chillicothe Missouri voters approved a dry option on Monday by 212 votes. The decision ends a four year wet period since the town was last dry. Seven saloons will close as a result of the local option victory.

Chillicothe

Breeders sue Percheron Society for 100000 damages

Bloomingon Ill June 13 Robert Burgess Son of Winona files a suit against the Percheron Society of America seeking 100000 damages over alleged statements they claim damaged their business.

Bloomington Ill Robert Burgess & Son Winona Percheron Society of America

Japan Sends Two More Troop Battalions to Tien Tsin and Pekin

Tokyo reports the Japanese government will dispatch two additional battalions to Tien Tsin and Pekin as part of wartime mobilization. The move comes as tensions in China and the region continuE.

Tokio Tien Tsin Pekin

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