Department store contract awarded for Halbach block
The Halbach building at Fifth and Maine in Quincy is awarded to H Hunzinger of Burlington Iowa. Construction to finish by January 1 1918 with most subcontracts to local firms. The seven story fireproof structure will rise 80 feet above the curb, feature plate glass facades and extensive showroom space plus an arcade and modern amenities.
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Halbach-Schroeder
J. H. Hunzinger
Burlington
Quincy
Halbachhroeder
Martin J.esse
Fifth and
Maine Reefs
H.hunzinger
Iowa
Wellsuilding
Merntile
Illinois State Bank
Chicago
Marshall Fieldmpany
Muntry
Peria
Ams
Susier
Mantel Company
Blodgett Brothers
Webster
Halbach Company
Wie
Washington Park
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic
Armory
Halbach
William Barbour Dies in New York
William Barbour dies suddenly in New York City while driving his automobile. He was a banner and thread manufacturer, president of Barbour Brothers Company, and held leadership roles in over twenty corporations. The notice appeared via Associated Press and notes past visits to Ouvier years ago.
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William Barbour
George Stahl
New Yorke
Rdine
Barbour
Barbour Brothers Company
Associated Press
Biersour
Ouvier
Abe Martin recalls old street guitar and Jim Fisk lyrics
Tipton Bud secures sawdust contract for revival at the Baptist church as Abe Martin recalls a time when a street guitarist sang Jim Fisk wuz a Man with This exte im His Wand.
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Jim Fisk
Tipton Bud
Ith’ Baptist Church
Carthage Beats Blackburn in Decatur Tournament
Carthage college defeated Blackburn College 35 to 220 in the Decatur basketball tournament, advancing to the semifinals. Other evening scores include Normal II 16, Charlesten Norah 30, Wesleyan Wis Merke three Bl. Lincoln 12, Willian and Vashtit 20, Hingis 1.
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Carthage College
Blacklurn College
Decatur
Carthage
Normal II
Bradlew
Charlesten Norah
Wesleyan Wis Merkethree
Lincoln
Willian and Vashtit
Hingis
Majic Wonders Edge Roswl Five In Thrilling Turners Battle
In a thrilling game the Majic Wonders of Turner hal defeated the Roswl Five on Thursday. The spirited matchup featured tight scoring and decisive late plays sealing the Wonders win.
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Majic Wonders
Lodge Proposal on German War Plan Sparks Senate Debate
In a day in Congress, the Senate discussed and referred to foreign relations a Lodge resolution seeking information from the President about Germany’s proposal involving Mexico and Japan. The foreign relations committee met, naval appropriations discussion resumed, and Lodge’s resolution was debated long before Senator Hoke Smith offered a substitute. The substitute was adopted without a record vote as the Navy bill proceedings continued, with talk of an all night session in the House and Regan’s Flood bill debate on arming ships under U S registry.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Germany
Mexico
Japan
United States
Hoke Smith
Smith
Weisenhorn Wins Democratic Nomination for City Attorney
The official canvass shows Paul G. Weisenhorn defeating John G. Wheelock for the Democratic city attorney nomination. Wheelock lost in the First precinct of the Fourth ward after erroneous early returns. Weisenhorn leads 2142 to 2114 overall with notable discrepancies in precinct results and female votes in the Sixth precinct Fifth ward. Wheelock congratulates Weisenhorn and pledges support for the ticket. officials report no other changes in totals despite incomplete unofficial counts.
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Paul G. Weisenhorn
John G. Wheelock
Abbott
Duke Schroer
Wheelock
Whig
Mr. Wheelock
Weisenhorn
Wheelschop
Weisenharn
Wreisenhorn Tsi
Quincy merchants protest mail car removal on Wabash line
Quincy businessmen urge the Post Office Department to keep mail cars on the Wabash line between Quincy and Hannibal. A chamber letter argues Quincy is a major Mississippi River freight center, mail traffic is rising, and removing cars could reduce service and jeopardize clerks.
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Quincy
Chamber of Commnerce
Strom
Post Office
Wabash Mail
Wannibal
Otto Prager
Nail
Washington, D.C
Aedl
Tannibal
Mississippi River
St. Paul
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Wabash Railroad
Comppany
Oma
Quiner
Post Office Department
Senator Z Hamilton Lewis Speech at Empire Theater
The article recalls a March Empire Theater address by Senator Lewis about a Japanese peril. He described Japanese coolies entering Mexico by the thousands as the flower of an army from the rising sun. The speech, his first Utne appearance outside Chicago, energized the audience with fiery rhetoric on the Japanese peril.
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Empire Theater
Mexico
Quine
Z. Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Utne
Chicago
Warden Forces Seiners to Take To Icy Waters
Warden Charles Clay fired holes in boats, forcing two seiners to abandon ship in icy waters. The two men jumped into the bay and were later found. Warden Clark and colleagues pursued leads, with the owner yet to be identified. Prosecutions are expected and the incident occurred near Wij.
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Charles Clay
Hoper
Clark
Andre Render
Baseball ticket pricing changes at Quine association meeting
In a hotel meeting Thursday night the Quine Association directors approved selling baseball tickets at 2 instead of 33, with a single use ticket valid for one game. They plan giveaways and weekly ads on Tuesday and Friday, with Saturday for children and weed ticket disposal on the $20 plan.
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Inter Rex
Sexton Motor Oil opens new office in Ward 5 Quincy
L. T. Eddy, last month winner in an insurance business, is appointed manager of the Sexton Motor Oil organization. The new office will operate in Ward 5 Quincy as districting for five counties in Illinois and Missouri.
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L. T. Eddy
Avaed Wiatra
Chicago
Sexton
Quincy
Probate Notes In County Court Lawless Estate Final Settlement
W Benton Lawless filed final settlement for the estate of John J Lawless in county court on Thursday. The estate includes cash and real property with distribution made per an heirs agreement. Henry F Heine served as administrator. judge McCarl approved the action at the court.
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W. Benton Lawless
John J. Lawless
Henry F. Heine
McCarl
Hyatt Almost Ready 10 Run For Mayor
Alder man Samuel S. Hyatt, who placed third in the Democratic primary, hints atanother campaign on an independent ticket. He says ten men have pledged 1,500 signatures to petitions, needing 300, indicating strong local backing. Hyatt remains unsure but feels more inclined to run, with supporters vowing energetic effort to win.
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Mr. Hyatt
Quincy's Pulse Wears New Uniforms Amid Events
Local report notes Quincy's Pulse wears new uniforms in blue with gold trimming. Health commissioner Gross reports serving a nuisance notice to a property owner, citing ground conditions and potential noncompliance. Factory progress updates, skating prize plans, first aid class notes, and a Pike Scott county agency contract are also reported.
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W. Ei] Gross
Civic Department of the
Women’s Forum
Republican City Ticket Endorsed by Committee and Club
John A. Thompson, candidate for mayor, told the meeting he would publish a comprehensive platform when ready. RoE Weeks predicted a successful campaign with the entire Republican city ticket. The endorsement came from the city central committee and the Young Men’s Republican club at a largely attended session with applause.
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Republican City Central Committee
Young Men's Republican Club
Republican City
Charles Cottrell
John A. Thompson
Flo
Department Starts Second Busy Month Fire Calls and Damages
Records show department answering multiple alarms in February including two homes on North Twelfth Street and Fourteenth Street. A car upholstery fire caused $100 damage, extinguished by chemical units. Minor roof fire at Ben Heckle home and Koenig and Lubkis wagon plant caused small damage, with crews from Nos. 2, 6, 7, and 4 responding.
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Fra
Auto Chemical
Sears
Fenty Brokamip
North Twelfth Street
Catt Adams
Fourteenth
Nare
Tani
J. AS
Plans for Moveius orphanage take shape in $40000 drive
Murray J Geise leads preparations for the Moveius orphanage to be funded by a $40,000 campaign. The two story brick building will have a basement and be fireproof with Quincy pressed brick. A campaign worker recalls a donor of a half dollar who said his late son would have liked to help orphans.
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Murray J. Geise
Moveius Orphanage
Quincy
Eighth
Mampshire
Eadquarters
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Missouri
Partly cloudy conditions in northern Illinois with rain in southern and western parts. Friday and Saturday show unsettled weather with moderate to fresh variable winds. Missouri expected rain and rising temperatures as the weekend approaches.
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Missouri
River Bulletin Shows Stage of Water at Various Points
Local river bulletin lists stage of water at 7 A. M. yesterday for stations including Hannibal Quincy St. Louis and others with flood heights and forecast that the river will change but little during the next 56 hours.
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Vail
Tage
Getdilys Peasbdigar Ae
Changa
Reokuk
Quincy Oo
S. Ht
Hannibal
Louisana
St. Louis
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