Mooney seeks new trial in San Francisco bombing case
Thomas J. Mooney, under a death sentence for the 1916 San Francisco bomb explosion that killed ten, pleaded for a new trial before Super Judge Cabaniss. The judge refused, noting prior continuances. Mooney sought pardon from the governor rather than a new trial. The court continued two cases against him for thirty days. Also, Medill McCormick announced a Senate campaign kickoff tour through Sterling and multiple counties in Illinois.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Cabaniss
Mooney
Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief ad claims quick nostril opening
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic for nasal catarrh and head cold relief. A small bottle is urged from druggists with instructions to apply a little in the nostrils for instant soothing of inflamed membranes and quicker breathing.
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Ely
Cross of War Honors 108 Americans On Toul Front
One hundred eight American soldiers from infantry field artillery engineers and support units were awarded the cross of war for bravery and fidelity in the Toul battle sector. The list includes Majors, Lieutenants, Chaplains, Sergeants, Corporals and Privates from multiple divisions along with their unit postings and names.
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Toul
France
Toul Front
James F. Hickey
John J. Riley
Lyman H. Rodlins
Edward J. Bradey
Hilton H. Maxim
James F. O Tooley
W. W. A. Trafton
Ernest P. McCarthy
Oscar F. Durand
E. E. Barry
J. S. Ferry
George W. McGinnes
Adelbert Bresnahan
J. J. McKenzie
Earl Shea
H. L. Bailey
G. J. Rau
C. Lockhart
A. F. Oberlin
D. W. Strickland
C. W. Comfort
A. Petty
A. H
Patrick Malone
M. L Gogan
Andrew McKlravey
Julius L Oryneck
William Pusnik
John C. Curry
Arthur Bjomberg
J. F. Clark
G PF. Stevens
G.C. Peckham
HH. W
Congdon
A. F. Socia
A. C. Lugg
C. E. Brundett
M. J. Ryan
S. A
A.D. Gustafson
Howard Morse
H. J. MacDonald
F. D. Hurrell
M. O. Kyne
H. R. Johnston
J. C. Perin
Vincent Polito
Dominic Palosky
C. R. Madden
W. M. Proctor
T. J. Berry
E. E. Bernier
R. E. Clark
Charles Clapham
Robert
E. G. Gray
H. E. Liming
J. D. Murphy
J. A. Mulhern
J. L Sheridan
G. W. Wilcox
G. W. Northrope
J. S. Holsheimer
J. B. Landry
R. R. Drury
Wilbur J. Hannon
Quincy Building Ass'n Has Meeting
The 44th annual meeting of the Quincy Building and Homestead association of Quincy was held in the company office on Thursday night. Officers for the year were re elected: Charles Oehlman president E F Bradford vice president J H Steinkamp treasurer M Ik Vasen secretary and Emmons Emmons attorneys. Directors named June 4 include Bradford Heintz Steinkamp Oehlman Blomer Pinkelman Eiff Myers Crooks Emmons Jost Emmons Jr and M E Vasen. Receipts for the year totaled 218233.48 with loans to stockholders of 359300 for homes in Quincy.
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Quincy Building and Homestead Association of
Quincy
Charles Oehlman
E. F. Bradford
J. H. Steinkamp
M. Ik. Vasen
Emmons & Emmons
N. Heintz
J. G. Blomer
Peter Pinkelman
Joseph G. Eiff
J. W. Myers
T. A Crooks
L. E Emmons
George Jost
L. E. Emmons, Jr
M. E. Vasen
Association
Local WWI letters praise YMC A and assign wartime posts
Captain Beatty writes his mother praising the Y M C A and urging strong hometown support. Quincy youth updates note Ralph Lusk’s promotion to acting top sergeant at Co. 51 Fifth Replacement, along with several others serving in Texas, Great Lakes, Camp Gordon, or naval stations. The piece ends with a reflection that the world has many average men.
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Ralph Lusk
Quincy Boys
Camp Gordon
Co. 51
Personal Notices and Local Travels Involving City Residents
Daniel Speyer, proprietor of Jonas Meyer Clothing, leaves Thursday night for Milwaukee and Chicago on a purchasing trip to attend the National Shot tournament. he will be away a few days. Mrs B L Bisinger is ill at 421 Vine Street. Mrs A W D Weis visits her Waterloo, Iowa father. Althea Halligan departs for Peoria then DeKalb for a summer normal term. Verne Athington of Holdgdon dairy undergoes appendicitis surgery at St Mary hospital. Mrs E W Duck called to Leavenworth, Kansas by brother Eugene Murphy’s death. Mr Duck may relocate there. Will Richards of Beatty garage goes to Chicago on garage business, back Sunday. Albert Cox arrested for prowling near Eighth and Maine. police call him a recurring Peeping Tom. Detective Henry Meise and Policeman Frank Ernst travel to Springfield to testify before federal grand jury in Carl Cobb and Ben Dissler cases. Cobb accused of stealing turkeys from Burlington freight car, Dissler of purchasing. First Sergeant Otis Murphy and Policeman Dean begin two weeks’ vacation tomorrow. New police badges ordered in shield shape but not yet received. Maurice E. Vasen leaves for Chicago to attend Building Association of Illinois executive committee meeting. he is league secretary. To become an ace in military air.
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Daniel Speyer
Jonas Meyer
Milwaukee
Chicago
B. L. Bisinger
Vine Street
A. W. D. Weis
Waterloo
Althea Halligan
Peoria
DeKalb, Ill
Verne Athington
Holdgdon
St. Mary Hospital
E. W. Duck
Leavenworth
Kan
Eugene Murphy
Duck
Will Richards
Broadway
Beatty Garage
Albert Cox
John Musolino
Eighth and
Maine Streets
Cox
Henry Meise
Frank Ernst
Springfield
Federat’ d
Carl Cobb
Ben Issler
Ases
Cobb
Burlington
Dissler
Otis Murphy
Dean
Maurice E. Vasen
Building Association of Illinois Executive Committee
League
Service a pilot must bring down five enemy planes
A pilot is tasked with downing at least five enemy aircraft in a critical air combat mission. The objective emphasizes proficiency, aerial maneuvers, and sustained engagement to achieve the required victory count under combat conditions.
Quincy Boys Are In Historic Place
A wartime postcard from Corp. Roy W. Pott of the 123 Machine Gun company dated May 27, 1918, describes a camp in France near an old fashioned village. He notes stone houses with barns on the lower floors, dirt and stone fences, two wheeled carts, and single file horse hitching. He expects transfer to a larger training camp and reflects on difficult transportation and a pleasant sea voyage.
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John Pott
Corp
Roy W. Pott
123 Machine Gun Company
France
Dad
Normandy
State Street
Five Injured When Car Struck Street Car Collision
Springfield Indiana June 14 Mrs Thomas Clancy and Miss Blanche Wilson were cut about the head and face Mrs James Hurst slightly injured and Fred Conrad and James Clancy bruised when an automobile carrying them was struck by a street car in the business district All victims are Jacksonville residents and were taken to a local hospital.
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Springfield
Thomas Clancy
Blanche Wilson
James Hurst
Fred Conrad
James Clancy
Jacksonville
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Kool Kloth
Palm Beach
Quincy Building
Ass’n
ESS Krapnell
James P. Beatty
J. B. Alright
Aviation Service
Texas
Jerry Akers
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Public Service
Ship Company
Jerry
William Hugh Henning
Edison Halligan
Elzi Taylor
George Reckmeyer
H. H. Reckmeyer
Clay Straub
Navy
Mrs
J. L. Straub
Walter Wagner
George Wagner
State Streets
Kansas City
Rahe Auto School
Alfred H. Schutte
Fort Crockett
Galveston
Tex
W. Weeslers
N. St. St
United States
WSS
M. G. Battalion
Weeslers
The
Ricker National Bank
E- Ano
Maine St
Imann
M.E. Vaser
Edy
Mr. Bridegroom
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Maine
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