Announcement Not Surprising On Quincy Springfield Danville Route
Attorneys say the cross state highway from Quincy to Springfield Danville will not be built before next autumn. Federal aid roads come first, with surveys and engineering plans delaying construction until after a Supreme Court decision on a $60 million bond issue. The route preference between northern and southern Adams County is undecided, risking further delays.
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Springfield
Illinois
Frank L. Bennett
Quincy
Walter H. Bennett
Chamber of Commerce
Bennett
Ilinois Highway Commission
Supreme Court
Adams County
Chicago
St. Louis
Ben Disseler Pleads Guilty Fined $100
IB. J. Disseler pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to buying renewing and possessing stolen interstate freight. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Judge Lews Fitztenry. The three other defendants James Robinson Alvin Jenkins and Gertrude Quares remain in Adama County jail facing counterfeiting charges and will not be tried this term.
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IB. J. Disseler
Lews Fitztenry
James Robinson
Alvin Jenkins
Gertrude Quares
Adama County
No Change in Strike Situation Reports
Tuesday reports from leaders of the machinist molders stove mounters and metal polishers unions said no new developments could lead to a settlement of the dispute. Neither side offered a compromise and no shops closed though most foundries operate with only a small force.
Sam Pappas heads for Chicago then Greece on visit
Sam Pappas sells his Mapjestic cafe stake and leaves tonight for Chicago where he will spend a month or 90 days before traveling to East Liverpool Ohio to visit relatives. After Ohio he plans a trip to Greece to see his parents and relatives, returning to Quincy in five or six months.
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Sam Pappas
Chicago
Liverpool
Ohio
Greece
Quincy
Abe Martin on a punch and a party dress suit affair
A humorous Abe Martin outlook notes a plan to confront a foe while poking fun at a party, comparing the revelers who know in advance to those unaware of the upcoming dress code. The piece uses light humor to reflect social and personal antics.
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Obuddy
Division Praised by Pershing: Hudnut Reports U S Army Echoes
Corporal John T. Hudnut of the Eighty second division writes home of General Pershing’s praise for the unit after a 40 kilometer march on February 11. He notes the corps endured heavy snow road conditions, praise for officers led by Major Homer Watkins, and a prior raid that disrupted German pinochle games.
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John T. Hudnut
John Pershing
Hudnut
Pershing
Chalaney
Homer Watkins
Eighty-second
National Army
Jerry
Wadnut
Three Hundred Twenty-sixth Infantry
Quincy's Pulse To Play in Mt. Sterling
The Y M C A basketball team travels to Mt Sterling tonight for a return game with the Crescents hoping for victory after defeating them 42 to 39 in Quincy last Friday.
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Mt. Sterling
Crescents
Quincy
Marriage Licenses for Raymond Wenhoff and Mildred Obrock
Raymond G Wenhoff aged 23 and Mildred Adeline Obrock aged 22, both of Quincy, obtained marriage licenses.
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Raymond G. Hwenhoff
Mildred Adeline Obrock
Quincey
War ends unclear as troops begin rapid discharges
Peck notes most enlisted for duration of the war and are being discharged by units rather than individuals. The war is not officially over and policy for men enlisted for the duration in regular army divisions remains unknown as they return from France.
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Peck
France
Katzes Perform Int THE KATZIES Irrepressible Family Member
An excerpt notes Hans in pain and claims he deserved it, with Captain Heine preferring honesty over comfort. The irrepressible member of the Katzie family is described performing in THE KATZIES, though the fragment ends abruptly.
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Katzie
Night Session for Hearing of Volbracht Case
A night session was held in the federal court to finish Walter Volbracht of Camp Point's embezzlement case. Prosecution argued $860 missing in January, with statements Volbracht admitted taking funds and manipulating records. Defense contended others had access and offered no proof of theft, as numerous witnesses testified to Volbracht’s good reputation.
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Walter Volbracht
Camp Point
James Dougherty
FitzHenry
Walter Bennett
John E. Wall
Volbracht
William Volbracht
George Francis
Elmer Selby
Selby
L. E. Bradshaw
Post Office
Mr. Francis
Wall and Bennett
Francis
Dougherty
Cole Motor Company
Indianapolis
Camp Pout
Himer Selby
Saget
Federal court hears Volbracht statements dispute in arrest case
Frank Thomas and William Volbracht uncles of the accused and John Schieferdecker and Robert Volbracht cousins were questioned. The session focused on drafting and signing statements bearing Volbracht's name. The only other case was Carl Cobbs charged with stealing interstate freight in transit. R C Brown and Vincent Y Dallman left for Springfield after being recalled for other business.
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Frank Thomas
William Volbracht
John Schieferdecker
Robert Volbracht
Volbracht
Carl Cobbs
R. C. Brown
Vincent Y. Dallman
Springfield
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Eleanor Hartman
The body of Mrs. Eleanor Hartman who died in Denver arrived in Ouiney Tuesday. Funeral planned for Thursday with time not set. Henry Kuhlman funeral services held at 2 pm Tuesday in St James Church. Burial in Woodland Cemetery. Bearers were Henry Fleer Herman Sahle Oscar Laaker William Laaker Henry Schwagmyer and Henry Thenhaus.
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Eleanor Hartman
Denver
Colo
Ouiney
Henry Kuhlman
St. James Church
Oscar Hi
Horn
Woodland Cemetery
Henry Fleer
Herman Sahle
Oscar Laaker
William Laaker
Henry Schwagmyer
Henry Thenhaus
Red Burner Gets 30 Days At Works
John Red Burner pleaded guilty in county court to vagrancy and was sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. His health is poor and rest is prescribed. He is accused of stealing chickens from John Loebbing on North Eighth Street amid an initial burglary charge. John Lohman was fined 125 dollars plus costs and ordered to serve 60 days in the workhouse for child abandonment. on release he must pay his wife 3 dollars weekly until the 125 is settled.
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John “Red” Burner
Burner
John Loebbing
North Eighth Street
John Lohman
Probate Court Appoints Lanza Sander and Alice Lanza Executrices
In probate court Lanza Sander is named executrix of George J. Sander estate with a bond set at 3000 dollars. Alice Lanza is appointed executrix of Samuel Lanza estate and posts a bond of 8000 dollars.
Destitute Coulson Family Seeks Aid Turned Away
Maywood Missouri officials refuse aid to Clarence Coulson and his wife and four children. They are sent to Quincy, then to the county jail after a warrant for contributing to delinquency is read. Two children sent to detention, one to Cheerful Home, one to St Mary hospital. mother keeps nursing baby in jail.
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Maywood
Clarence Coulson
Quincy
John Coens
St. Mary Hospital
Oak Street
Quincy Employment Office Kept At Full Force
In a Community Labor Board meeting Tuesday night the Quincy United States Employment Bureau was urged to retain three employees due to heavy workload. The board rejected a two person plan, citing extensive government red tape and demand for farm labor. The resolution, unanimously adopted, calls for maintaining full staffing as long as duties remain arduous.
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Community Labor Board
United States Employment Bureau
Quincy
Mark L. Crawford
George Fischer
Edward Ellermeier
George J. Schmitt
R. E. Hackman
Hackman
Fischer
Bertha Michel
George Schmitt
Chicago
United States
Allen Encampment Big Day With Odd Fellows Meetings
The Allen encampment hosts an afternoon and evening program at the Odd Fellows hall with open meetings for all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in the city. Music recitations and speaking will occur with refreshments after. State Grand Treasurer M. P. Perry of Carthage and Grand Patriarch Huntington James of Kankakee are set to speak in the evening.
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Allen
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Rebekahs
M. P. Perry
Carthage
Huntington James
Kankakee
Family Stricken With Need Help At Maple Street
Humane Officer John Coens and Carl Hoffmeister investigated a needy family at 205 Maple Street. The parents are ill and out of work, with three children aged 2 weeks to 10 years, lacking food clothing and fuel. the county promises groceries from the relief fund.
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John Coens
Maple Street
Carl Hoffmeister
Lincoln and Dewey Triumph in Junior High League Games
Lincoln defeated Irving by TE to 0 and Dewey edged Jefferson 12 to 10 in Tuesday junior high basketball. Irving ends its schedule after nine games. Lincoln has one left against Jefferson. Dewey also has a remaining contest. League standings show Dewey 6 wins, 2 losses. Jefferson 3 wins, 2 losses. Lincoln 6 wins, 3 losses. Irving 2 wins, 5 losses.
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Lincoln
Irving Boys
Dewey
Jefferson
Irving School
Irving
Trades and Labor Assembly
Concordia
Labor Temple
Landwehr
Av. Tuetty
Groetting
Krueger Ese
Peters
Hoener
Stormer
Kane
Brewers Vs. O
Republican caucuses set for Ellington Gilmer Burton towns
Ellington township Republicans will hold a caucus at the Ellington town hall Saturday morning to nominate officers for the April 1 election. Gilmer township Republicans vote Saturday March 15 at 3 o'clock in the town hall. Burton town residents meet Saturday March 15 1919 at 10:30 a m in the town hall to nominate a town ticket.
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Ellington Township
Ellington Town Hall
Gilmer Township
Burton
Yankee Doodle trail battle at Quincy highway meeting today
Capt. S. Watkins of Winona leads a push to rename the Mississippi Scenic highway to Yankee Doodle trail at a Quincy Chamber of Commerce conference. South favors the change, North worries, and Watkins vows an endurance run and route reshaping if denied.
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Capt. Watkins
Winona
Mississippi Scenic Highway
Mississippi
Chamber of Commerce
S. 2. Watkins
Gulf
Quincy
New Orleans
Hill
Louis Lil
Great Northern
Burlington Systems
Manager Pierson
Eli Willams
Henry Scarborough
Walter Hf. Bennett
Joseph R. Palmer
Elsberry
G. Fairfield
G. A. Chaudoin
Muscatine
Pierson
Illinuis
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Elz. Williams
Palmer
Scarborough
Trancock
Adams
Wike
Ansawer
Watkins
South
Confederacy
New Orleans Picayune.Times
Good Roads Bureau
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
St. Paul
Walter Tarker
J. A. A. Burnquest
Minnesota
Our
Highway Commission
Glacier Park
Quincey
Ife
Mississippi River
Rance
Republicans Meet Plan for Campaign
The Republican city central committee met Tuesday evening in the Hotel Quincy and laid preliminary plans for the city campaign. Speeches by Mayor Thompson W. O. Lee Mrs. Black Alderman Myers J L Hase and Alderman Dave Ross highlighted the gathering. The organization for the city election was perfected with Colonel Frank S Wood named chairman of the finance committee and Robert Schott as chairman of the transportation committee. Precinct reports indicated strong interest in the campaign.
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Republican City Central
Quincy
Thompson
W. O. Lee
Black
Myers
J. L. Hase
Dave Ross
Frank $. Wood
Robert Schott
Transportation Committee
Workmen Return To Find Work Is Slack
SEATTLE Wash March 12 Thousands of shipyard workers who reported to their former places of employment in Aberdeen Tacoma and Seattle for the first time since they struck for higher pay January 21 were disappointed at being refused to work temporarily In Seattle only about 1000 men were put at work in eleven shipyards and repair plants Estimates placed the number of men who resumed work in contract shops boiler factories and machine shops outside the shipyards at 4000
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Seattle
Wash
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Captain Peter Harts Dies In Springfield
Captain Peter Harts, Civil War veteran and prominent Springfield business figure, died Tuesday night at an advanced age. He served with distinction during the war and was father of Brigadier General Willan W. Slarts. He rose to prominence in Springfield's business life afterward.
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Springfield
His
Peter Wilde Ularts
Brgadier
Willan W. Slarts
Wuitson
Harts
Tle
Independent Packers Form Abroad Mission
A new group of over thirty independent meat packers formed in Washington on March 12 to push into foreign markets. Headquarters will be in New York, with a representative to Europe to begin work. I Powers of Home Packing Co. Terre Haute elected president, Mannheim of Evansville secretary. the members exclude the large packers.
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Washington
aAn Ex- Port Association
New York
Europe
Powers
Home Packing Company of
Terre Haute
Ind
Mannheim
Evansville
Weather forecast across regions with warmth and clouds
The forecast notes warmer air and clouds for Wednesday and Thursday. Missouri expects fair skies and rising temperatures with clouding later. Town reports fair conditions Wednesday with warmer temperatures and unsettled Thursday, cooler in the northwest. Sunrise 6.18 am, sunset 6.05 pm, moonset 4.23 am.
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Missouri
Northwest
River stage and temperatures reported with forecasts
Yesterday temperatures ranged from 26 to 49 degrees with a midnight River Stage reading of 2.9 feet and a forecast that the river from Muscatine to Juicy will rise slowly while Louisiana shows a rapid rise for two hours then slows. Observations taken at 7 am central time. Flood heights and changes listed for St Paul Davenport Rockuk Quincy Hannibal St Louis and others.
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St. Paul
Prezen Davenport
Reokuk
Oluubawaio
We. LO
Quincy
Fee Ee
Hannibal Oo. Oy
Loupe
St. bLeouls
Muscatine
Jutiney
Prom Pannte
Louisiana
For Rent and Exchange Notices and Card of Thanks
Classified notices include rent offers for furnished rooms at North Ninth Street Picote Lied and a three black level improvement for Rock Island area with grain and stock land. Also a sale or exchange ad for a One Two Horse platforme spring transfer and an Overland Model 75. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Quincy patrons of Maestrc Cafe.
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Jarrett
Wells
Rock Island
North Sth
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Danville
Ben Disseler
Abe Martin
Nelson Stanley Killian
Eight Hundred Third Pioneer Infantry
Red Cross
Killian
J. N. Killian
North Third Street
Wichita, Kansan
John HH. Conrad
Pittsfield
Conrad
Army
Says
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
George Genenhbacher
Erde Beatty
Sturhahn & Thenhausen
South Eighth Street
Hollander
Scharnhorst
Steinbrecher
Quincy Street Railway Company
Joseph Weinand
North Fifth Street
Fred G. Wolfe
Elmer
William Tate
Philip Schlagenhaus
Hans
Heine
Whig
Iam
United States Public Health Service
THE
Quincy Whig Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Health Almanac
Clay Lawless
H.W. Wheeler
North
City Central Committee
Peter Harts
Packer
Daily River Bulletin
North Ninth Street
Picote
Maestrc
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