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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

3

Quincy High School Graduation Largest in History

Forty eight girls and thirty boys graduated from Quincy High School last evening in the Empire Hippodrome. Dr. Brot R Downing of the Chicago University spoke on progress in education and the empowerment of women. Diplomas were presented by Supt. E Bauman as students Denman Cruttenden and Carl Kester led the class honors.

Quincy High School Empire-Hippodrome Brot R. Downing Chicago University Downing George Gabriel Board of Education England Watt Franklin Le 16 Car ‘Kesler Denman Cruttenden Cruttenden Thomas Edison Maud Harding Carl Kester Esther Kirby Joseph Sleridari Kitty’. Bunting Thomas White

McAdoo Daughter Defends War Nurse Role on Return

Miss Nona McAdoo daughter of Secretary of the Treasury defends nursing service in France after returning on the Rochambeau. She says she never quit due to hard work and would return to hospitals if health allows. She cites photos of her disembarking and asserts regular scrub staff existed. Her father supports her claim and notes she did not weigh much. A long graduation list follows.

Nona McAdoo William G. McAdoo the Treasury France Miss McAdoo Katherine Britton

Woman Shot Dead Aiding Husband in Store Incident

In Springfield Newfoundland June 18 Abs Henrietta Schmidt aged 50 was shot and killed when she went to help her husband Uerman Schmidt who wrestled with an unidentified Negro in their grocery store adjoining their residence. The assailant is believed to be insane and Schmidt escaped injury.

Springfield Henrietta Schmidt Yars Uerman Schmidt Schmidt

Five escape from Kankakee hospital for the insane

Five men escaped from the Kankakee hospital for the insane today. Police in nearby cities have been warned to watch for them. Three of the escapees come from South Chicago. The escape was made by climbing down ropes fashioned from bed clothing.

Kankakee, II Kankakee Hospital South Chicago

Movement for Jewish rights organized in New York

The International Jewish Emancipation Committee inaug urated its nationwide drive in New York with Champ Clark elected president. Henry Green, executive secretary, reports hundreds of sympathy letters from governors, college presidents, and lawmakers. The group seeks global civil and political rights for Jews, aiming to influence peace terms after the European war. Clark pledged to assist in securing a favorable international agreement.

New York International Jewish Emancipation Committee Champ Clark House of Representatives Senate Henry Green United States Washington Councils of the World Clark

Local Pick Ups and Social News in Quincy

Manager Charles H Adelpoh of the Hotel Quincy and wife return from Springfield after attending the State Druggists convention. Halbach Schroeder Co advertises silks and messaline at various prices. The steamer Dubuque due in Quincy port for weekend Burlington trip. Lane Booth of Chicago trades, Miss Viola Beckman hosts 17th birthday outdoors. Lulu McCann and Dolly Carrier arrested for intoxication and disturbing the peace respectively. Ian Blair and Earl Barr arrested on traffic violations. court set for 9 o'clock with Judge P W Reardon.

Charles H. Adelpoh Quincy Springfield Halbach-Schroeder Co Dubuque Burlington Halbach- Schroeder Co Urbana Thomas Murphy Galena Lane ‘Booth Chicago C. W. Hill Blue Ribbon Buffet Hampshire Viola Beckman York Street Vera Ginster Camp Point Lulu McCann Nour Dolly Carrier Earl Barr P. W. Reardon Ian Blair

Florist Frank Kroner Injured In Night Fall

Florist Frank Kroner sustained a fractured elbow a gashed scalp and bruises after a fall down an unguarded stairs at his home Thursday night. He was taken by police ambulance to St Marys hospital where he remains under a physician's care. The fall occurred as he moved between rooms during the night.

Frank Kroner St. Mary's Hospital Kroner

OLD QUINGYAK DIES IN EDINA

Thomas Burns a longtime Quincy resident died at his daughter Mrs. Margaret O’Donnell’s home in Edina. He aged 87, born in Ireland, came to the United States young, worked unloading boats, retired eight years ago. Survived by son Thomas E. Burns of St Louis and daughter Mrs. O’Donnell. uncle Pat Welch in Quincy. Remains to be brought to Quincy for funeral.

Thomas Burns Quincy Margaret O'Donnell Edina Quincey St. Louis Ireland Thomas E. Burns St Louis O'Donnell Pat Welch

Jitney Bond Debate Divides Quincy Council

Quincy city council discusses a proposed five thousand dollar bond for each jitney car and a seventy five dollar annual license, with Alderman Weisenburger and Alderman O'Brien pushing section by section review. Supporters argue for fair regulation to avoid halting the streetcar system, while opponents call for non prohibitive rules and closer scrutiny, with action deferred for thirty days to study costs and effects.

Weisenburper Ordinanc McNutt O'Brien Weisenburger

Harvard Yale Eady Race Promises Strong Rowing Teams

Harvard and Yale prepare for their annual New London race with top strokes Lund Morse and Morse in strong form. The Crimson and Dark Blue face a crowd likely to bet heavily as both crews boast experienced crews built around stable lineups and a long tradition of close competition.

Harvard Yale Eady AT New LOW Dow Yale New London Poughkeepve New England Bath Warvard Persierf Lurid Morse Murray Morgan Stebbins Harwood Mittendorf Person Cabot Lund Murriv Parson

Father Reinfels Experience in Auto Crash Near Fowler

A car driven by Father Reinfels overturned three miles east of Fowler while returning from Quincy. His housekeeper Mary Unmisig was injured lightly. Both were taken to a farmer's home, then to the parsonage where Father Reinfels remains under a physician care with possible internal injuries. he suffers from shoulder and chest pains.

Ws Auto Quincy Father Reinfels Ander Mary Unmisig

Constipation Causes Most Ills Warns Doctor King

Accumulated waste in the bowels is blamed for fevers, upset digestion, gas and irritability. Take Dr King’s New Life Pills for a full morning bowel movement. Original bottle with 86 pills available from your local druggist for 25 cents.

Dr. King

Animated Weekly and Navy Vessel Launch Across The World

Animated Weekly at the Family Theater today features a diverse program including a Knights Templar conclave in San Francisco and a celebration of women’s suffrage. Remarkable fashion displays open the racing season at Tewlett Park while Norfolk marks Manila Bay’s anniversary. The Helpmates Club aids crippled children with theater parties, New York hosts events, Quincy launches the destroyer Tucker for the U S Navy, Lusitania tragedy recalled, and San Francisco showcases grand electrical illuminations.

Templar Knights Templar Sin. Francisco Cal Phillip Gordon Tewlett Park Manila Bay Norfolk New York City U. S. Navy Quincy Mass S. Lusitania Ireland San Francisco

Local Shop Offers 36 Inch Messaline Sales

A compact notices batch reports silk sales at Malbach Schroeder Co with 36 inch black messaline priced at 1.50 per yard. Also notes estate matters, adoptions, school events, regatta invitation, and a correction about Dr J B Miller postponing a trip.

Halbach- Schroesler Helen Stahle Clinton Iowa Ualhach- Schroeder Co T. S.adams Tostedday Talyach-Schroeder Co Lyman McCarl Gottfried Elizabeth — Seiz Clyde Herbert Beden McCarl Alexander School William Malbach-Schroeder W. Brown Nancy Brown N.S. B.C Jersey St. Rose School

What the Band Will Play Tonight

The Fifth Infantry band under director Emil L Reinkendorff performs in Washington Park tonight. The program includes marches, operatic selections, a new fox trot, popular medleys, and a Macbeth and Jinks selection, with titles such as Barnum and Bailey's March, King Ballet, Rossini’s Silver Fox, and Love Serenade.

Washington Park Lodge E Fears Tad Pbediesez Deppen Smith Marcdh Mon Tiber Emil L Reinkendorff

Citrolax Best Laxative Claim From Utah Reader

Citrolax touted as a remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims include relief from headaches and a thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea. Letter from R. H. Weihecht of Salt Lake City and Miller & Arthur Drug Co. cited.

R. H. Weihecht Sil Lake City Utah Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Five passenger SNAP car for sale demonstration

Snapshot advertisement for a five passenger automobile in excellent condition with electric horn and Presto light. New tires described. Call Bree Bennett Garage at 318 Hampshire for demonstration on the 22nd.

Bree Bennett Hampshire

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