Welfare Federation to Form Plan for Adams County Detention Home
The Welfare Federation in Adams County discussed creating a new detention home for children. Prof Hinton and State's Attorney Wolfe urged a joint orphanage and detention facility, citing examples from other counties. A committee will be named by the chairman to outline working plans before September.
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Welfare Federation
Adams County
Grenman
Fred G. Wolfe
N. J. Hinton
Federation
Dog Catches Pet In Washington Park During Rain
A small black dog entered Washington Park during Officer Stoermer's absence and caught a squirrel. The dog chewed and shook the animal, which was carried into the street near the Ricker bank with both front legs broken. A bystander helped the squirrel reach the park grass. Officer Stoermer remains vigilant for park animals.
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Stoermer
Washington
Fife
Ricker Bank
Price
Quiney Men Arrested for Loitering in Hannibal
Six men from Quincy were arraigned in Hannibal police court after a nighttime loitering incident. Ambrose Lewis Lester York Glen Merback and Frank Donnell pled not guilty. found guilty, each fined three dollars and costs. Judge McKinney ordered them to leave town, noting loiterers could be sent to work on the rock pile elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hannibal
T.T. McKinney
Ambrose Lewis
Lester York
Editor Davidson of Hawkeye Dead
Burlington Iowa June 28 W H Davidson fifty two for thirty years in the Burlington Hawkeye editorial department and fifteen years its managing editor died tonight at his home after a long illness. He leaves a wife and two children and was a son in law of J L Waite editor and publisher of the Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Towa
W. H. Davidson
Burlington Haweye
Flo
J. L. Waite
The
Hawkeye
American note on contraband and vessel destruction
The note rejects Germany’s claim that destroying the vessel Frye was justified and argues that regardless of whether the cargo was contraband, the destruction violated treaty obligations. It calls for direct diplomatic discussion between the United States and Prussia to settle indemnity issues, not reliance on a German prize court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Frye
Prussia
Dutch Navy Plans Fast Cruisers and Submarines in 1916
The Hague reports that the Dutch naval budget approves building two new cruisers and four large submarines immediately. The minister of marine also gains authorization to buy hydro aircraft. The move aims to expand fleet with the most capable vessels and related air support.
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Hague
Netherlands
Jurie
Richard
Neal
Charlie
Chaplin
Child Watson Marold Falls Off Porch Injuries Critical
The six year old son of Carl M Marold and wife, living at 1129 North Twelfth Street, fell from a neighbor's porch yesterday afternoon. He sustained a broken arm, a badly sprained other arm, and a deep head cut. Doctors feared possible skull fracture and he was unconscious. He was moved to St Mary's Hospital for treatment. prognosis remained critical with slim chance of recovery.
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Carl’s M. Marold
North Twelfth. Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Congregational Church to Hear Pastor's Resignation
The congregation meets Thursday evening to hear Rev. James Robert Smith resign from the Congregational church. He has been called to the People's church in St. Paul, offering a larger field of work and higher salary. The St. Paul church affirmation was read from his pulpit after negotiations reported in Quincy papers.
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James Robert Smith
Congregational
James ‘Robert, Smith
People's Church
St. Paul
People’s Church
Smith
Mrs Edmund Allen Not Murder Victim Linked by Name
Quincy friends of Mrs Edmund Allen formerly Miss Green of Quincy have been aroused by rumors after the Joliet penitentiary warden's wife was killed last week. They speculate a relation via marriage to the deceased Quincy woman and a man named Campbell is mentioned, though this is not the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Edmund Allen
Chicago
Green
Joliet Penitentiary
Campbell
Warden Allen
Sloan's Liniment for sore muscles ad claim
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for tired aching muscles from hard work and over-exertion. It promises quick relief with light application and claims to stop suffering, noting the product as an excellent counter irritant sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
New Entries For Mississippi Valley Power Boat Regatta
Two new entries for the Mississippi Valley Power Boat regatta at Hannibal were received Sunday by telegraph. The Buffalo Enquirer, owned by W. J. Cormers commodore of the Buffalo Power Boat Club, and the Miss Detroit of Albion, Mich., owned by a Detroit syndicate, are fast craft expected to make their presence known at the speed meet.
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Mississippi Valley
Hannibal
Buffalo Enquirer
W. J. Cormers
Buffalo Power Boat ‘Club
Detroit
Alcomac, Mich
The Devil arrives at the Orpheum in glamorous stage form
The Oliver Players staged Franz Holman s The Devil at the Orpheum Sunday matinee. The production boasted splendid scenery and a strong cast. Critics praise the humanized Satan and the tale of temptation with a dramatic finale. The play runs early in the week with a popular price. a packed theater is anticipated after strong box office.
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the Orpheum
Oliver Players
Franz Holman
Dorothy Dix
New York Journal
Local Notes From Hannibal Area Towns
Town topics list residents from Hannibal and nearby towns visiting friends and relatives. Otis Arnold recently returned from La Faing. Theo Futterer visiting Chicago. Homer Hobson to visit St Joseph. Fred Engels of St Louis departed after visiting. Wake Burlingame unconscious after fall. Saunders of Hannibal out of town on business. Charles Robinson of Canton, Miss Margaret Welsh leaving for Kenauk. Lewis of Augusta in town for business. Police officers on annual leave. Frank Rice and Officer Maas reassigned. Hess family returning from Barry. Bertha Franks visiting relatives. James Mersey of Burlington in city for business. Thirty clerks from Kegpohl and Mohrenstecher's store to attend evening picnic at Taghtand park.
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C.F. Mayes
Hannibal. Trust Company
Otis
Arnold
Lo- Faing
Wake Burlingame
South Fifth Street
Hannibal
Charles Robinson
Canton
Margaret ‘Welsh
Teenth Street
Jeft
Ken Auk
Lewis
Augusta
William Westmann
Henry Maas
Police Department
Westmann
Patrick Riney
Maas
Maine Street
G. R. Hess
Jersey
Barry
Tih
Few can go to health resorts for rheumatic relief
Those lucky enough to avoid expense head to health resorts to rid the system of impurities that cause rheumatism, headaches, and stiff, painful muscles. If you cannot go, Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney health and relieve misery, making you feel well and strong. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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Miller’ & Arthur Drug. Co
Lost Item Notice Prompt in The Whig Ad Section
A reader is urged to telephone a lost item notice to The Whig after realizing they have misplaced a watch, parasol, or similar item. The call seeks placement in the newspaper’s Lost column to aid recovery.
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Whig
London banker calls for a national wave of public economy
A prominent London banker writes to the press urging a nationwide campaign of public economy to address war finance. He says England must raise sufficient internal loans to cover wartime expenditures and adjust the external balance by paying other nations for goods England and allies purchase during the war.
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London
England
Funeral for Martin Daly Held in St Rose of Lima Church
The funeral of Martin E. Daly, whose body arrived Sunday morning from Seattle, Wash, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his mother, Mrs Bridget Daly, 609 Vine street, and at 2 1 o'clock from St Rose of Lima church. Interment followed at St Peter's cemetery. A requiem mass was said earlier in St Rose church. Mrs Daly, ill for some time, suffered a relapse and could not attend. The floral offerings were handsome, including a lavish piqueé purchased by the deceased's brother employees in Seattle. The decedent was held in high esteem by his coworkers, who sent one of their number to accompany the body and convey their sympathy.
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Martin E. Daly
Seattle
Wash
Bridget Daly
Vine ‘Street
St. Rose of Lima
St. Peter's
St. Rose
Local notices and visits from Illinois bank to Michigan family
Local items record visits and travels of residents and relatives. Miss Margaret Shanahan returns from Chicago. Harvey Sprick and Mrs Sprick visit Ann Arbor. Holman Bowles returns from Monmouth. Elizabeth Schrieber and Mildred Wall selling chautauqua tickets. Walter Burlingame injured but recovering at St Marys hospital. Dickson orchestra opens chautauqua engagements near Grafton. KNolenberg mill switch work and dining at Blue Ribbon Buffet noted.
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Harvey ‘Sprick
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
State ‘Street
Gas Co
Holman Bowles
Monmouth
Blue Ribbon
Hampshire
Edward Ince
Bennett
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Gas. Co
Elizabeth Schrieber
Mildred Wall
Chautauqua
Dickson Orchestra
Maude Wells
Dickson
Chautauqua, Jr
Grafton
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup as a soothing remedy. It claims thousands have benefited and urges readers to buy the 25 cent original bottle from local dealers to end persistent coughs and colds.
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Bell
Toedte Leaves Quincy YMCA For Chicago Post
J F Toedte longtime Quincy YMCA boys secretary departs to lead windily City youths at the Belmont Avenue branch in Chicago. He leaves behind many friends and a strong record of work with local boys. O A Anderson to succeed him from Bloomington amid wedding plans this week.
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J. F. Toedte
Quincy Y. M. C. A
Quincy
Chicago
Windy City
Gem City
Toedte
J. A. Hanna
O. A. Anderson
Bloomington
Anderson
Belmont Avenue
Association
Trustees Meet at Woodland Home in Semiannual Session
Trustees of Woodland Home met in a semiannual session and disposed of routine business while reelecting all officers. President O B Gordon, Vice President W A Richardson, Treasurer George Wells, and Secretary E K Stone were confirmed. No improvements or repairs were deemed necessary for the near term as buildings remain in good condition. The ladies auxiliary also met, handling substantial business but without officer elections.
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Woodland Home
O.B. Gordon
W. A. Richardson
George Wells
E. K. Stone
Ladies” Auxiliary
Jessie Weems Brady Joins Oliver Stock
Jessie Weems Brady of Quincy has signed with the Oliver players at the Orpheum. She debuts next Sunday night in The Girl I Love. Brady, known in Quincy, recently married Hal Brady of Omaha and then returned to the stage, planning to stay while the troupe is in town.
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Jessie Weems
Brady
Ane
Frank Weems
Quincy
Oliver Players
Hal Brady
Omaha
Oliver
The Price of a Secret in a Mountain Escape
Cast includes Mrs Atherton Lillian Drew Billy and Col Stanhope. Billy lies ill and must seek mountain air. Heinrich Meyer a foreign agent buys plans from Mrs Atherton who reveals she trusts Stanhope. Stanhope claims invention and pays Meyer back. Mrs Atherton bargains for papers. Meyer reveals all and Stanhope seeks forgiveness as the trio head to the mountains. At the Quincy theater today.
Too Laté to Classify leaving city sale ad
Leaving city assets offered for sale including a horse, buggy, light spring wagon and harness at low price if bought immediately. Inquiries through Cor at 20th and Locust, phone 1647-1. Also an apartment for rent with four rooms and bath over the postal telegraph office, with gas electric light water screens shades and awnings. phone 2112-J.
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Postal
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Orpheum
Robert Lansing
Orpream
Martin Daly
Drs. Whipple
Ill
State Bank
Margaret
Shanahan
Chi- Cee
Woodland
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Oliver Stock
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Clough‘Reluim Company
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E. H. Calvert
John H. Cossar
Charlie Chaplin
Helen Gardner
Falstaff
Williamson Expedition
Moving Pictures
Broadway
Edna Maison Inc
Grace Cunard
Francis Ford
SAVOY
Kitty Cobb
James Montgomery -Flagg
C. Sl. Roberts
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Treasury
Tabor’ Party
American Federation of Labor
Atlanta
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Hemo Drug CO
Beckman Sto
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Arthur Drug’ Co
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