Charan Ousted as State Athletic Chief over Unfitness Claim
Albany March 17 Fred A Wenck chairman of the state athletic commission was removed by Gov Whitman. The governor dismissed extortion charges but said Wenck's character and associations made him unfit for office. Lord found Wenck borrowed 400 dollars from a boxer's manager and endorsed a 2500 note. He also took 70 tickets from promoters and aided in arranging the Fulton Reich fight. Wenck claimed a frame-up. Appointed 1915. term expired 1916, then reappointed for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Fred A. Wenck
State Athletic Commission
Guv. Whitman
Wenck
John Pollock
John White
Patrick Powers
Franklin Lord
Madison Square Garden
Lord
Bob Mohn
Fulton-Reich
John J. Mack
Commission
Bowling Grand Rapids Tournament Standings Report
Bowling Grand Rapids report notes no leader threatened on Friday drives. Ed wards and West top doubles with 1299. F Gering and J Brueggemann of Louisville score 1219 for tenth. J Maney of Detroit leads singles with 660 for eighth. Leaders include Miller's Haberdashers Detroit 2977, Hotel Navarres Toledo 2932, Mitchell Six No 1 Toledo 29913. Other top pairs: Smorowski Lundgren Chicago 1290, Wart Dech Fargo 1287. Individuals include p Kallusch Rochester 698, Bradshaw Cleveland 690, J Shaw Chicago 683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Midh
Edwards
West
Buffalo
Louisville
F. Gering
J. Brueggemann
J. Maney
Detroit
Miller's Haberdashers
Hotel Navarres
Toledo
Mitchell
Edwards-West
Smorowski-Lundgren
Chicago
Wart-Dech
Fargo
P. Kallusch
Rochester
Bradshaw
Cleveland
J. Shaw
Senate Confirms 1400 Names And Changes Cloture Rules
Washington March 17 The special senate session began March 5 adjourned after Democratic leaders clinched confirmations for 1400 nominations. The $25 million Colombian treaty was withdrawn. A substitute pact may be sent in the April 16 extra session. Cary T Grayson was confirmed as rear admiral amid opposition linked to his position. The session also changed rules to limit debate and curb filibusters suppressing other nominations. An extension of the lobby investigating committee was approved to allow a final report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Colombia
Panama
Congress
Grayson
Cary ‘Y T. Grayson
Tariff Commission
Commission
Dr. Graygon
Lobby
Overman
O Brien Sold To Nashville Club
Davenport March 17 Ray O'Brien a Blue Sox player is sold to the Nashville club of the Southern Association under terms accepted by Davenport and Nashville last night No price is listed Hayes announced the transfer O'Brien a St Louis native and Kerry Patch product is 22 and bats and throws left handed He started 1916 hot with a 350 average before a failed stint with the Pirates and a return to Davenport later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Blue Sox
J. T. Hayes
Ray O'Brien
Nashville
Southern Association
Hayes
O'Brien
Ray
St. Louis
Mound City
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jim Callahan
The
Pirates
East Side rejoices over Russian revolution for Jews
On New York's east side thousands celebrate the Russian Revolution as a new light for Jews. Jewish papers hail the upheaval with crowds cheering, singing, and public displays of joy marking a hopeful turn for Jewish emancipation and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
Liberal Party of Russia
Russia
Coal Shortage Feared After Rail Strike
City observers fear a severe coal shortage in Minneapolis within forty eight hours of a rail strike. The warning comes from a Civic and Commerce association survey announced at a hurried conference of association directors and coal dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Civic and Commerce Association
Association
Hollweg Knew of Russian Affair in Diet Speech
London report cites Frankfurter Zeitung item confirming Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg’s Prussian diet appearance and speech for democratizing Germany may reflect knowledge of Petrograd events. Deputy Hoffman denounces submarine campaign and December peace offer, calls military despotism responsible for bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Petrograd
Hoffman
Berlin
New Russian Government Plans Restoring Power
Professor Milukoff, named foreign minister, says Russia must reestablish a strong government to secure final victory in the war. He praises the revolution for ending disorganization and notes the emperor should be confirmed in exile with regency to Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch. The emperor is at Pakov. Empress remains at Tsarskoe-Selo in safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Russia
Paul Milukoff
Associated Press
Michael Alexandrovitch
United States Declines Carranza Peace Embargo Proposal
Washington reports the American government has responded to Gen. Carranza's plan to embargo food and munitions shipments to European belligerents as a peace measure. The reply will not be public until it reaches Mexico City, and the United States has declined to adopt such action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
United States
Senate Special Session Adjoins March 5 to 3:43 PM
A special Senate session began on March 5 and adjourned sine die at 3 43 p m Friday ending the meeting with no further business. The session concluded after a full day of deliberations among senators on pending measures and procedural matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Dr Kings New Life Pills Spring Laxative Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a spring laxative to purge winter wastes from the body. It claims to refresh eyes and complexion, boost vitality, and aids nature with a non purgative laxative available at druggists for 25 cents.
Theater Party for Cereal Salesmen at Quincy Hotel
At the United Cereal Mills sales convention in Washington the visiting salesmen toured the vineyard room of Hotel Quincy, viewed William Hodge in Fixing Sister at the Empire theater, and planned a three day program. Activities include inspections, sales conferences, an auto tour, a Mother Goose campaign, and a concluding session in the vineyard room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cereal Mills
Vineyard
Quincy
Empire
William Hodge
Mother Goose
Washington Crisps
Mother Goonie
Vineyard Room
Hotel Quincy
Empire- Hippodrome
William Hodges
Home Talent Opera in Edina Tonight
Edina Mo March 17 The Princess Chrysanthemum a Japanese operetta will be given in St Josephs hall tonight for the Edina Ladies band benefit. Mrs J J Jufens directs the home talent production with Mrs Joseph Simpson in the title role and a drilled local cast. Visitors Mr and Mrs John Rouner of Greeley Colo are here exchanging courtesies. Mr Rouner a Kansas City Life Insurance rep. F W Neeper of Nannibal Mo a bankruptcy referee was here Friday on matters connected with bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edina
Princess Chrysanthemum
St. Joseph's Hall
J. J. Juf ®Ens
Joseph Simpson
John Rouner
Greeley
Colo
Rouner
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
F. W. Neeper
Nannibal
Destroyer Hits Mine. 28 Seamen Missing
A British torpedo boat destroyer of an old type struck a mine in the English Channel, sank, and 28 seamen are missing. One officer was killed, all other officers saved. It is presumed the missing men were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
Dr King's New Discovery advertised for spring colds
An ad describes spring cold dangers from sudden temperature changes and urges continued use of Dr. King's New Discovery until the cold is completely gone. It promises relief from stuffed head sore throat and irritated membranes and warns against stopping early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mrs Mary Hilfrink Dies After Illness
Mrs Mary Hilfrink died at 1:80 am Friday at 1408 Spring Street after a two week illness. Born in Quincy, she lived there all her life and was 59 years old. She was a St Francis Catholic Church member and well regarded. Survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs Russell Wells, two stepchildren Mrs J W Shepherd of Peoria and Charles E Hilfrink of Quincy, and two brothers John and Herman Ross. Funeral at 8:30 am Monday at the home and 9 am at St Francis Church. Friends invited to attend.
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Mary Hilfrink
Spring Street
Quincy
St. Francis Catholic Church
Russell Wells
J. W. Shepherd
Josie Coan
Lippincott Hall
Mr. Beadles
Col. Shepherd Corps
Cornel
Clendennyeft
Mason
St. Louis
Knapp
Omaha
Neb
Florida
Williams
Hospital
Red Cross Corps
Charles
Catherine Deters
Annex
Joseph Carroll
Power House
Death by Suicide Reported in Washington Street Home
The body of Mrs. Abigail Story was taken to Troy Missouri for burial after she died by hanging Thursday morning at the Old People's Home on Washington Street. Her daughter Mrs Pendleton accompanied the funeral procession Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Story
Old People's Home
Washington Street
Troy
Pendleton
Funeral services for Mrs. P. E. Walker Held at Home
The funeral was conducted at 3:30 PM Friday in the home of her brother O B Gordon at 205 South Sixteenth Street. Rev George A Buttrick officiated for the Congregational church. Bearers were Albert Stone Chris Kline Edward King and Bert Currier. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery. Mr and Mrs F G Holbrook of Minneapolis and their daughter attended the services and returned home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Walker
O. B. Gordon
South Sixteenth Street
George A. Buttrick
Congregational Church
Albert Stone
Chris Kline
Edward King
Bert Currier
Woodland Cemetery
F. G. Holbrook
Minneapolis
Funeral for John Kreher in Virginia Illinois
The funeral for John Kreher, who died in a fall in Virginia Illinois, was held at 10 o clock Friday in the home of Louis Nicloy 729 13 Hampshire Street Merman lodge No 39 AF and AM officiated William Schlag enhaus led at the residence and George Zoller at the cemetery Floral offerings were noted as beautiful Bearers included William Schwinter George P Behrensmeyer Harry Knapheide J L Peters of Quincy and J E White and Charles Paul of Virginia Out of town relatives attending included John and Luella Kreher Frank Kreher of Beardstown Mrs Charles Lewis of Decatur Mrs Gus Meyers of Ashland Wis and Al Von Ende of Virginia nephew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kreher
Virginia
Louis Nicloy
Hampshire Street
Merman Lodge
A. F
A. M
William Schlagenhaus
George Zoller
William Schwindeler
George P. Behrensmeyer
Harry Knapheide
J. L. Peters
Quincy
J. E. White
Charles Paul
John and
Luella Kreher
Frank Kreher
Beardstown
Charles Lewis
Decatur
Gus Meyers
Ashland
Wis
al. von Ende
Funeral for Mrs Henry Vahle set at home and church
The funeral for Mrs Henry Vahle is scheduled from the Rock Creek area home at 11 30 this morning and at 1 30 in the St Jacobi Lutheran church. Burial will follow in Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vahle
Rock Creek Station
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral for Joseph M. Hiles at Adams Street Home
The funeral for Joseph M. Hiles will be held this afternoon at the home of B. F. T. Gronert, 830 Adams Street. Burial is planned in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Hiles
B. FT. Gronert
Adams Street
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs Sarah Thompson in Payson Methodist Church
The funeral for Mrs Sarah Thompson will be held at 11 o clock this morning in the Payson Methodist church. Burial will follow in Payson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Thompson
Methodist Church
Payson
Payson Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Osterhold in two rites
The funeral of Mrs Mary Osterhold will be conducted at 20 o'clock this morning at the home 1529 Cedar Street and at 9 o'clock in St Rose of Lima church Burial will be in Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Osterhold
Cedar Street
St. Rose of Lima Church
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral arrangements for Frank Wissmann announced
The funeral for Frank Wissmann will be held at 1 o clock Sunday afternoon at his home in Ellington township and at 2 30 o'clock at St Jacobi church. Burial will follow in Woodland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wissmann
Ellington Township
St. Jacobi Church
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral of Mary E Meyler Held in Mumper Chapel
The funeral for Mary E Meyler was conducted at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Mumper chapel by Rev. W D Endres pastor of the Christian church. Burial followed in the Soldiers and Sailors home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Heyler
Mary E. Meyler
Mumper Chapel
W. D. Endres
The
Christian Church
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs Wilhelmina Korte at St Peter's
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Friday in her daughter Mrs August Kochs home at 814 South Seventh Street and at 2 30 in St Peters Evangelical Church conducted by Rev Paul Langhorst. A large attendance and beautiful floral offerings marked the service. Bearers were Henry Sprick Pete Ruder Gustav Koch William Ellerbrake Otto Bergman and John Lepper. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Korte
August Koch
South Seventh Street
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Paul Langhorst
Henry Sprick
Pete Ruder
Gustav Koch
William Ellerbrake
Otto Bergman
John Lepper
Woodland Cemetery
Fred Kellogg Dies at 63 After Yearlong Illness
Fred Kellogg, 63, died at 12 30 Friday morning at his home 419 North Four street after an illness of one year. Death was caused by a complication of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kellogg
North Four Street
Kellogg Kin Left Rich In Family Ties Across States
March 8 18H0 in Bats ville Ohio obituary notes 40 years in express business near Quincy. Survived by wife three sons Fred Charles Bryant all of Quincy two sisters Mrs Joseph Dickhut California Mrs Susie Parker Quincy and brothers Grant Kellogg Hamilton Illinois Byrd Kellogg Keokuk plus 12 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batsville
Aera
Quincy
Fred
Charles
Bryant
Joseph Dickhut
California
Susie Parker
Grant Kellogg
Hamilton
Ill
Byrd Kellogg
Keokuk
Died of Pneumonia Six Weeks Old Sylvia May Riley
Sylvia May, six weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Riley, died at 1:30 PM Thursday at the family home 1206 South Fourteenth Street, from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Sylvia May
Hazel Sylvia May
Harry Riley
South Fourteenth Street
Soldiers and Sailors Home Obituary Roundup
Funeral services at Lippincott hall for Mrs. Josie Coan conducted by Rev. Beadles with Col. Shepherd corps leading, followed by interment at the home cemetery. Several residents listed with furloughs, relocations, and health updates at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home.
Spring weather spurs colds. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey sold
Sudden temperature swings bring cold symptoms and hoarseness as spring arrives. Dr Bell's Pine-Tar Honey aims to head off new colds and ease sore throats with soothing balsams. Available at druggists for 25 cents with formula on the bottle.
Princese William 8 Hart in Devil's Double comedy lineup
The program lists Princese William 8 Hart in Devil's Double with Belasco and Vivian Martin in Father's Son and Savoy DeWolf Hopper in Tindher Sunshine Dad. It also features Gem The Bathhouse Bigs The Girl Who Can't Cook and Family Anna Lehr Will Thompson in Civilization's Child star Mary Pickford in Cinder Quincy Margaret Landis and H Grey in Crossed Fruits plus Ham Bud comedy Grant Police Report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Hart
Belasco
Vivian Martin
DeWolf Hopper
Tindher
Anna Lehr
Will Thompson
Mary Pickford
Margaret Landis
H Grey
Grant
Police Report
Illinois Manufacturers Act on Railroad Operations
In Chicago on March 17 the Illinois Manufacturers Association directors urged action to avoid paralyzing the nation's industry. They called for adherence to the Adamson Act ruling, full operation of railroads, and sustained carrier efforts, sending the message to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Resoluti
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TY. M. U
Laber Temple
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Rengsdorff
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Carswell Weene
Deters
Braun
I. M
J. Work
5Th St.or
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Kerry
Liberal Party
Strohl
Sterns
Hollweg
Reichstag
Iotel Quincy
Mrs
Fraternal Buffet
Irst
Eagles’ Building
North Sixth Street
Snelle
Prop
Orpheum
Preside
Broadway
Wm. Thompson
Fatty and
Mabel
Keystone
Savoy Today
Dad’’ & Reel Triangle
de Wolf Hopper and
Fay Tincher
GEM Today
Peter E. Pinkelmann
Gem Theater
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