Reward Offered After Hannibal Officer Is Slain
A $500 reward was posted by Hannibal city council for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an unknown colored man who shot and killed Officer John McGonigal in Hannibal early Tuesday. Investigations focus on several suspects, with Quincy detectives assisting. description of the shooter remains unclear as officers pursue clues near Conklin hotel entrance and nearby alleys.
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Hannibal
John McGonigal
Will Smith
Quincy
Ailey
Jand
McGonigal
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Pene
Bumster and Scharnhorst An Wiliam Glascow
Hannisball
Lence
Eagles Convention Opens in Rock Island Illinois
The Illinois Eagles convention opened in Rock Island on Tuesday at 8:30 am and will run for three days. Delegates from across the state arrived, with the Rock Island aerie organizing events including a grand ball. An excursion on the Mississippi is planned for Wednesday afternoon with a Davenport Rock Island ArIgenal Moline tour. Officers will be elected and the 1917 convention site chosen.
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Rock Island
Ilinois Eagles
Moline
Abe Martin Reflects on Farm Life and Labor
The speaker laments leaving the farm for work, comparing it to entering a workhouse. He suggests no one sacrifices an eight hour day for a mother, expressing a wistful critique of labor and home life.
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Letael
Flag Day Observances Across City Highlight Patriotism
Flag Day activities unfold with display of stars and stripes across downtown stores and public buildings. Dorothy Quincy chapter DAR presents a 12 by 6 foot flag to the Y M C A at 4 PM with talks by regent Mrs. W H Alexander and secretary J A Hanna, plus readings. Quincy lodge Elks stage an 8 PM program in the large rooms with prayers, histories, songs, and speeches open to the public.
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Dorothy Quincy
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. H. Alexander
J. A. Hanna
Henry S. Wells
David Shantz
Quincy Lodge No. 11
The
Order of Elks
Lodge
R.H. Hartley
E. H. Osborn
Columbia
George Milton Reeves
Auld Lang Syne
Ellis
P. E.R. William Schlagenhaus
Grace Baumberger
R. H. Hartley
America
the Elks
Suffrage Barge Passes Quincy on Way to St Louis
The steamer Quincey of the Streck fus Line bringing Minnesota suffragists reached Quincy Tuesday evening several hours behind schedule and then headed south toward St Louis. Among the travelers are Mrs. Adreas Chland and Mrs. David Simpson of Minneapolis, state and district presidents respectively, aiming to push a suffrage plank at the Democratic national convention. In St Louis a large walkless parade is planned with 15 000 to 20 000 women delegates gathered near the coliseum to press the cause.
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Quincey
Streckfus Line
St. Paul
St. Louis
Quincy
Party of Women
Adreas Chland
Minneapolis
State Suffrage Association
David Simpson
Trade Days Planned By Quincy Ad Club
Plans for creating one Trade Day each month will be discussed at a Quincy Ad Club meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Thursday evening. The events aim to attract out of town shoppers with cooperation from retailers and newspapers, with potential delegates attending the Philadelphia convention June 25 to 30.
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Quincy Ad Club
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Quincy Club
Price of Success Address by Rev Mauck at Quincy Meeting
Rev L C Mauck spoke on The Price of Success at the Quincy Christian Endeavor union at United Brethren church Monday evening. He linked U S history with the flag and the Bible, citing Bible passages to illustrate his point. The United Brethren society won the banner for largest attendance. Miss Laurel Leggett sang a vocal solo.
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L. C. Mauck
Quincy Christian Endeavor Union
United Brethren Church
Mr. Mauck
United States
United Brethren Society
Laurel Leggett
Board To Vote On Road Bond To Build 1150000 System
A board member predicted the board of supervisors will place a $1,150,000 hard road bond issue before voters. A Tuesday poll of 36 members favored submitting the matter to the people after state aid road committee recommendations. The notice also invites the sophomore lawn fete on Thursday at Sixteenth and Maine streets.
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Board of Supervisors
State Aid Road Committee
Parker's Greatest Shows Delights Quincy Parade Crowd
Hundreds witness a novel Parker's parade with elaborately lit floats borrowed from New Orleans Mardi Gras. After the procession, crowds fill the show grounds for a capacity night as proceeds support the Eagles' new home on North Sixth Street.
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Quincy
Parker
New Orleans
Show Grounds
Pleasure Trail
Eagles
North Sixth Street
Aerue
King Lear scenes well presented by St Mary's Academy
Scenes from King Lear presented Tuesday night by advanced pupils of St Marys academy delighted a full auditorium. The all female cast wore gorgeous gowns and portrayed both male and female roles with skill, aided by fine musical interludes featuring piano harps and violins. Elizabeth Rexroat as Lear led a strong cast including Genevieve Michael Rita ONeill Juliana Meyer and Francis Dick delivering witty and poignant performances.
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St. Mary's Academy
King Lear
St. Mary's
Elizabeth Rexroat
Genevieve Michael
Rita O'Neill
Juliana Meyer
Cordelia
Francis Dick
Elizabeth MacMahon
Duke of Kent
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting At South Side Boat Club
One new member joined the semi monthly gathering of the Ladies' Aid Society of the South Side Boat Club. About 30 members attended and gifts were given to Mrs. Clara Bisser and Miss Florence Gail. A whist and dance are set for Tuesday June 20 with afternoon and evening sessions for women and couples.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
South Side Boat Club
Clara Bisser
Florence Gail
Flower Mission Distributes 150 Bouquets By WCTU
The W C T U members distributed 150 bouquets to hospital, work house, jail, Anna Brown and Old Folks Home Tuesday afternoon. The event celebrated Miss Jennie Cassidy birthday and organizer of the flower mission. Women began at 9 a m in the Temperance home and prepared bouquets with text cards, followed by a short business session.
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Anna Brown
Jennie Cassidy
Flower Mission
Temperance
Mother seeks return of daughter from Quincy
Mrs. Thomas of 339 Vermont Street asks authorities to bring back her daughter who left Monday with another girl named Anna Dweer. The daughter is mother to a young child left with the grandmother who cannot support it. The parents are separated and the father has provided no support. The note hints a rekindled romance behind the disappearance.
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Thomas
Vermont Street
Quincy
Mothe
Anna Dweer
Military Women Show Progress in Quincy Armory Group
About 25 women attended the registration of the Quincy Military Ladies of the Armory in the Armory building. Led by President Miss Flossie Wand, the group seeks state recognition, plans drills, target practice, and a first aid class, with uniforms possibly supplied by the state if a state organization forms. The next meeting is Tuesday at 7:30, open to women interested in military work, with required physical exams and a goal of fifty members.
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Quincy Military Ladies
Flossie Wand
Sheldon
Regular Army
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Miss Wand
Chaddock College Committee Reports Pledges Near $10,000
The Chaddock college soliciting committee has about $10,000 pledged for the local school from a canvass, reported at a committee meeting Tuesday evening. Several subscriptions are in sight to be pledged soon, boosting prospects to meet the full target for a larger endowment. Members express encouragement over the progress and the campaign’s early success.
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Chaddock College
Taft Calls For Preparedness To Meet Global Threats
Former President Taft told Georgetown graduates that the United States must expand its army and navy to counter potential German and Oriental rivals. He warned of friction over Alaska, the Philippines, and the open door in Asia, urged naval strength, and noted Bryan’s Monroe Doctrine stance. Taft also backed a federation of nations to prevent war under the League of Nations.
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Washiington
Taft
Georgetown University
United States
Germany
Alaska
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Japan
Russia
Orient
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Federation of Nations
League
Tatt
Local Dentists to Appear on Program in Hamilton
Adams-Hancock Dental society holds a two day meeting in Hamilton on June 19 and 20. Dr Henry Whipple heads the program on Business Efficiency with participation from Drs Duncan Wolfe Koetters Marsh and others. Activities include papers, round tables, a banquet, a Lake View Motor trip, and a Mississippi River Power Plant visit.
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Adams-Hancock Dental Society
Hamilton
Henry Whipple
Illinois Dental Society
Adams-Hancock County Dental Society
L. M. Duncan
L. H. Wolfe
E. F. Koetters
Marsh
Keokuk
E. M. Robbins
Carthage
Quincy
E. F. Roetters
R. A. Myers
la Harpe
T. A. Hartley
Warsaw
H. R. Farwell
Bowen
G. M
Whipple
Quincy Fil
John Marsh
Hil
Lake View Motor Club
Hamilton Business Club
Duncan
Ouvier
Til
Adams-Iancock Dental Society
Lake Cooper
G. W. Hill
Hotel Granite
G. KK. Fleming
E. FP. Koetters
Quincey
R. R. Wallace
Ill
Mississippi River
Violin of Ben Hur recital delights Quincy audience
A small Quincy audience heard Mrs Evelyn Gurley Kane present her favored recital Ben Hur from Lew Wallace at Vermont Street Methodist Church. Washington home, touring the Pacific coast, she is summering with her sister Mrs James E McNutt. The Empire Orchestra accompanied with multiple named roles from the story.
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Quincy
Evelyn Gurley-Kane
America
Ben Ifur
Lew Wallace
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Empire Orchestra
Tirzah
Ben Hur
Hur
Messala
Rabbi Joseph
Marv
Decurion
Quintus Arrious
Hortator
Simonides
Antioch
Hurs
Esther
Malluch
Drusus
Flavius
Tras
Balthasar
Gesius
Three Quincy Boys to Receive Master of Arts at St Francis
Three Quincy boys G. M. Seheming Lawrence Winking and Leopold Tibesar will be awarded the Master of Arts degree at St Francis college commencement today The bachelor of arts will go to the junior class and diplomas in the three years business course will be awarded The three Quincy graduates are noted for their literary and musical activities while St Francis college enrolls about 200 young men yearly and was founded in 1860 known for high graduation requirements and national recognition.
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G. M. Seheming
Lawrence Winking ‘S
Leopold Tibesar
Quincy
St. Francis College
Lere
United States
St Boniface School to Close on June 28
The St Boniface parochial school will close Wednesday June 28. The term has been extended this year due to feasts. children will participate in celebrations. An informal outing for the students is planned in South Park next week with no exact date yet set.
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St. Boniface Parochial School
South Park
Freeport Parade to Honor Flag Day and Preparedness
In Freeport on June 24 an expected fifteen thousand people will march in a flag day and preparedness parade under the guidance of many fraternal groups. Six thousand school children will march with about a dozen bands and delegations from civic, religious, military and related organizations. At a signal the marchers will sing America and The Star Spangled Banner. The parade ends at Taylor Park with patriotic exercises and an address by William E. Mason of Chiraco, former United States senator.
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Freeport
America
Taylor Park
William E. Mason
Chiraco
United States
Rotary Spends Day in Woods at Quincy Picnic
Quincy Rotary spent Tuesday night in the woods for an annual picnic with film scenes and a lively debate over the Soldiers home location. The event featured improvised movie scenes by Charlie Nichols, Gesangemeister William Pfeiffer, and John Korn, plus a ball game and songs led by the group.
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Quincy Rotary
Charles Dewey Center
William Schlagenhauf
Hauptmann Schlagenhauf
Dr. Center
Dr. Middle
Chermans
Unser Wilhelm
Herr Sciagenhaus
Charlie Nichols
C. Arthur Pfeiffer
Hertel
Quincy
Wiliam A. Pfeiffer
Gesangemeister
John Korn
Schmoltz
Tie
Homan Falls
Morris Adles
Morris
Rotary Club
Gesangameister
Brookside
Marshal Preiffer
Wiliam A. Sewindeler
Charles Adelpohl
Morris Adler
Koch
Bob Gunther
Gesangmeister
Rotary
Merle Johnson
Chicago
Mr. Johnson
Essanay
Bingaman to Speak at Three Conventions This Week
Rev I W Bingaman departs for Finley Illinois to address a Christian Endeavor meeting this evening. He plans talks Thursday in Jacksonville and Friday in Beardstown, returning to Quincy Saturday.
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I. W. Bingaman
Finley, Ill
Christian Endeavor
Jacksonville
Beardstown
Quincey
Weather outlook for Missouri and Iowa
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies across Missouri Iowa and Tinais with possible showers in eastern Missouri Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to remain steady with little fluctuation through Thursday.
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Missouri
Iowa
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Blessing Hospital
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Mendon, Clayton and
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Leo Stewart
Austin Terwische
Irene Seaton
St. Anthony's
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