Mattie Douglas Arrested in Murder Investigation
Mattie Douglas was arrested on a warrant charging her as an accessory to the murder of Hobbs in a case tied to Buckner. Deputy Schaeffer and Sheriff Coens were involved as Buckner surrendered and named Douglas in statements to State's Attorney Wolfe and R. M. Wagner. Buckner declined to discuss the shooting. an inquest was expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Douglas
Buckner
Isaac Buckner
Hobbs
John’ Coens
Coens
Douglas
R. M. Wagner
Wolfe
Wagner
Haley
Body of M. H. Daly Returns Home
Telegram reported by Pat Daly states the body of M. H. Daly, killed at Seattle, has been shipped and will arrive here Sunday morning. He died when a cage in a mine shaft broke and the cage fell, striking him while at work with the mining company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Daly
M. H. Daly
Seattle
Wash
Citrolax advertised as best laxative in Utah testimonial
A testimonial ad cites Citrolax as the best laxative for constipation and stomach sluggishness. It claims thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea and quotes R. H. Weihecht of Salt Lake City praising the product. Miller and Arthur Drug Co. is the advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Weihecht
Sal Lake City
Utah
Seniors Entertain With River Ride at Quincy High School
Between two and three hundred of Quincy’s prettiest lassies and many young men attended the senior class’s after supper excursion on the steamer G W Tillotson. The trip, strictly complimentary, left at 8 and returned about 11 45 with ideal weather for dancing on deck. Edison smiled broadly while Gen George Goethals wore a grave look as they received honorary degrees from Princeton at the 168th commencement.
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Ouiney
Quincy High School
Quincey
Thomas. A. Edison
Gen
George. W. Goethals
Princeton University
Panama Canal
Princeton
Goethals
Catholic Ladies Whist Party At St John’s Hall
Members of St Retz's branch of the W C U entertained last evening at a social and card party in St John's school hall. Husbands and friends were invited and the event was one of the year's top social occasions. Whist winners included Mrs Josephine Duker and Mrs B H Walterman. gentlemen's prizes went to George Bromelmeyer and CG A E Koch. The evening closed with a general social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Retz
Reed Family Visits Danner Home Headed Home
Mr and Mrs G E Reed and their young son of St Joseph Missouri left yesterday for Missouri after visiting at the Danner home 510 Madison street They were accompanied by Miss Catherine Danner who will spend the rest of the summer in Missouri
Hannibal district Epworth leagues session opens in Canton
More than one hundred delegates and visitors gather in Canton for the Hannibal district Epworth Leagues annual conference of the Missouri Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South. Opening services featured Rev W Alexander delivering a multi sermon discourse on Our Reasonable Service. Sunrise prayer meeting drew 100 plus attendees led by Scott Lawrence. Reports from leagues were enthusiastic and the program aims for a fruitful session.
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Canton
Hannibal
Epworth _ leagues
Missouri
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
South
Charles A. Howell
Charles Pen
W. P. Wynn
Lottie
Nellie B
Bernice ‘Wisdom
Macon
Howell
Arch Street
Alexander
Christ
Scott Lawrence
Chicago
Ile
Ina Bottorff
New London
Sangamon Rural Schools to Hold Commencement Exercises
Thirty-seventh grade graduates and 819 eighth graders from Sangamon county rural public schools will receive diplomas at commencement exercises to be held at the state arsenal in Springfield Friday.
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Springfield
Sangamon County
State Arsenal
Carlinville Growth Nears Four Thousand Mark
Carlinville, ML June 23. The new census shows Carlinville’s population at 93,872 an increase of over two hundred since the last census. The town explains this growth as due to the new school census completed.
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Carlinville
Carlinville, ML
Young Men Borrow Auto in Destructive Joy Ride
Two youths took a borrowed car from M B Crocker and sped from Sixth and Hampshire streets toward the Orpheum area last night. The vehicle skidded into a curb and sustained severe front-end damage while Dr E F Stannus and his wife watched from nearby, and the gang fled up an alley as police pursued.
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M. B. Crocker
E. F. Stannus
Sixth and
Hampshire Streets
Crocker
Dr. Stannus
Hampshire Street
Riley
Lansing Named Secretary and Counselor Vacancy Expected
An official statement confirms Lansing as secretary, noting his long international arbitration experience and role with the American Society of International Law. The state department counselor post is vacated, with Chandler Anderson handling war questions and not seeking a permanent appointment. Wilson may task Lansing with selecting a new counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lansing
American Society of International Law
State Department
Chandler Anderson
Knox
Anderson
Wilson
Warden Allen Voices Grief Over Tragedy Inmates’ Condolences
Warden Allen states that other convicts shall not suffer and will not die. He expresses heavy hearts and tearful eyes over the tragedy for Odette, wife of a friend, with a message signed by "YOUR BOYS."
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Allen
Odette
Local Footwear Styles and Social Notes From Quincy
Miller Helake Shoe Co introduces new footwear styles. Community events include a Grotto Boat excursion with free music and dancing at the South Side Boat Club, and a high attendance social hosted for camaraderie. Notables visiting and local business activity noted with ongoing hospital updates and police department pay day.
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Miller-Helake Shoe Co
South Side
James Handly
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association
W.C. Chatten Farm
Quincy
Jno
Seventh ‘Street
Brookfield
St. Rose
Grace Gross
Near Mendon
Andrew Miller
South Thirteenth Street
Blessing Hospital
Hampshire
J. L. Reed
Hannibal
Frank S. Stahl
Louisville
Ill
Lena Williams
Edina
Koch
H.n. Behrensmeyer
Robert Allen
Allen Law Corporation
Peoria
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company
E. L.cooper
Keokuk
Fire at 1620 North Sixth destroys Castle home
A blaze of unknown origin gutted Edmund W. Castle's five room frame dwelling at 1620 North Sixth Street just before 1 am. Mrs Castle and their child escaped through a bedroom window as flames blocked all doors. One water stream and three fire companies fought the fire, with full contents lost including a new piano and clothing. Mrs Castle reported $65 in bills in a pillow pocket. insurance on the house and contents was minimal or absent.
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Edmund W. Castle
North Sixth Street
Castle
Locust Street
Marriott
Melrose Farmer Called By Death
Joseph Blickhan, 78, longtime Melrose Township resident, died at 11 last night at his home eight miles east of the city on State street. He had been in ill health for four months, was born and raised in Melrose Township, and was a member of St. Francis Catholic church. He leaves his widow, three sons Ed and Lee of Quincy and Frank of Burton, and a sister Mrs Mandy Kroeger of Gorin, Missouri.
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Melrose Township
State Street
Melrose
Quincy
St. Francis Catholic Church
Ed and
Lee
Frank
Burton
Mandy. . Kroeger
Gorin
Joseph Blickhan
Emperor Attends Service in Vienna After Lemberg Recapture
Emperor Francis Joseph attended a high mass in St Stefan's church to give thanks for Lemberg's recapture by Austria. He traveled from Schoenbrunn to the ceremony and later welcomed a Galician nobility delegation at Schoenbrunn with congratulations.
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Vienna
London
Francis Joseph
St. Stefan's Church
Lemberg
Schoenbrunn
Orville Wright Receives Trinity Doctor of Science
Orville Wright of Dayton Ohio was awarded the degree of doctor of science at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut today. The ceremony marked a milestone for the famed aviation pioneer as he joined eminent scholars in receiving the honorary title.
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Hartford
Conn
Orville Wright
Dayton, Q
Trinity
College
Peoria jitney ordinance stalls council action
The Peoria streetcar company and jitney owners clash over an ordinance to curb jitneys. After debate, the council delayed passage for a week as Aldermen Wheeler Harms Dunlap and others debated timing and made the measure a special order for next Tuesday evening.
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Street
Peoria
McKinley. Syndicate
Police and Judiciary Committee
M. A. Wheeler
George Harms
John H. Dunlap
Arrest Rock Island Man Enforces Sunday Closings
Police raid Hector DeHulster’s saloon at 2610 Fifth Avenue Rock Island to enforce Sunday closing laws. Proprietor and five patrons were arrested. DeHulster pleaded guilty and was fined 30 dollars plus costs by Magistrate Smith.
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Rock Island
Jil
Hector Delulster
Fifth Avenue
DeHulster
Smith
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles now
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises bladder regulation in children and offers mail orders for 31.00 with a two month supply per bottle. Sold by druggists or send for home delivery from HW Hall, 25926 Olive Street, St. Louis MO.
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Texas
Oenen
Hall
Treat
Druggiata
Yaqui Settlers Protected Under Relief Train
Washington June 23 A wireless message to the navy reported that a relief train passed through the Yaqui valley carrying Sonora troops to Esperanza. The purpose is to protect foreign settlers who have been threatened by Indians as tensions rise in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Department
Howard
Yaqui
Sonora
Esperanza
Devonshire Death: Claude Codham Former Cyprus Commissioner
Claude Delayal Codham died at his Devonshire home after a long career as British commissioner of Cyprus for thirty years from 1874 to 1908. A linguist antiquary and prolific author, he produced many works on prison history and related topics.
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London
Claude ‘Délayal Codham
Devonshire
Cyprus
Ele
Pris
Ile
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Ira Hobbs
Sheriff's Residence
Gage
Thomas A. Edison
G. W. Hill
George W. Goethals
St. Reta’s. Branch
Oliver Javers
Epworth League
Canton, MO
W. M. Alexander
M. F. Crocker
JOY Riders
E. C. Phelps
North Fourteenth Street
Warsaw
Grotto
Oscar Jordan
Pittsfield
O.h.cady
William
Mersey
Shelbina
Miller- Helake.Shoe Co
Nellie
Hughes
James. Hughes
North End
E. V. Castle
Peoria Gar Company
Charlie Chaplin
Kay-Bee
THE
Keystone
Ata
Reliance
Leslie Carter
Heart of Maryland
Broadway
Black Box
King Baggott
Cairo
New Headland Park
Bree
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