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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1917

Page

8

Protest Filed Over Adamson Strike Ruling By AFL

President Gompers and Secretary Morrison delivered to Attorney General Gregory a protest on the Supreme Court Adamson law decision. They denounce the opinion as restraining workers rights and align the issue with Russia and Mexico in defending the right to strike amid public interest debates.

Washington Gompers Morrison American Federation of Labor Gregory Supreme Court Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison United States Supreme Court Russia Mexico Adamson Republc

Governor bans purchases of automobiles and boats

Springfield March 23 Gov Lowden issued an order prohibiting any department commission or bureau under his direction from buying automobiles or motor boats after this date without his approval. The statement notes 1 to 3 cars in ten departments and 23 autos and trucks in fourteen charitable institutions plus 20 motorboats in the game department. The order cites rising purchases as the reason for the restriction.

Springfield Executive Department Lowden

Panama Canal Is Safe From Attack

Washington reports reassure that the Panama canal remains secure amid the crisis. Officials confirm the canal is protected by constant patrols on all locks and power plants. General Goethals has declared the canal safe and unreachable by landing forces while air bombs could not easily damage the structures.

Washington Panama Canal State Department Goethals

Five Germans Cross Border Into Mexico

Five Germans and one U S army deserter crossed the international bridge into Mexico from El Paso as reported in Juarez. The deserter belonged to a national guard unit stationed on the border. Federal inspectors on the American end were instructed to check the nationality of every foreign entrant.

EL Paso Texas Tvive United States Army International Bridge Mexico Juarez National Guard

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promoted As A Good Old Fashioned Physic

An advertisement for Foley Cathartic Tablets markets them as a wholesome physic that cleanses the bowels and aids digestion. It cites a Hancock Michigan testimonial from Wm C E Bielke praising their mild yet effective laxative action without griping. Miller & Arthur promote the product.

Wm. C. E. Bielke Hancock, Mich Miller Arthur

Bridegroom Arrested in Iowa Fraud Case Involving Wife

Charles E. Clampit and Edith Harken Berthelsen, known as Edith Harkey Berthelsen, were arrested in Jacksonville Illinois on charges of defrauding C. F. Berthelsen of Clear Lake, Iowa, of more than 5000 dollars. The case stems from a tale of love and deceit with ties to Chicago and a Mann Act matter pending in St. Louis. Berthelsen testified, claiming the trio met in Chicago and married with Clampit as best man, later losing much money in Iowa.

Jacksonville Charles E. Clampit Edith Harkey Berthelsen C. F. Berthelsen Clear Lake Iowa Cerro Gordo County Clampits Chicago Clampit United States

Extra Session Gall Hastens U S Plans

The article outlines wartime measures to mobilize and expand the merchant marine for naval use, including crew enrollments and possible chartering. It notes a Navy board coordinating with the Shipping Board, possible conversions of ships, and limited seizure only for vital needs. It also reports on efforts to accelerate aircraft production amid strike worries and the push for nurse, clerk, and radio operator roles in the naval reserve. A munitions standardization board holds its first meeting, with council members named, and preparations for universal military training surface as senators prompt.

Daniels Navy Shipping Board Nave Department Curtiss Air Plant Company War Department Army and Navy Board Naval Munitions Standardization Board Council of Nations Defense Mlumbers Baker Frank A. Scott Warner and Company Cleveland W. H Vandervoort Vandervoort E. A. Deeds Germany Senator Chamberlain Senate Military Committee Wilson General Staff Congress

Debate War Measures In Golden And Camp Point

Golden High and Maplewood High held a student debate on whether the United States should prohibit exporting munitions to belligerents. Golden's boys supported the affirmative and won. Camp Point's boys and Golden girls debated the negative and Camp Point's side won. Judges praised all twelve debaters for strong, well marshaled arguments.

Golden Europe Golden High School Maplewood High School Camp Point United States Howard Hogsett Lloyd, Hogsett Virgil Manes Kenneth Beckett Claude Jones Clarenuce Mensendike Maplewood Jas K. Spence A. E. Decker E. E. Matheny Plymouth Augusta la Prairie Zona Beckett Elnora Zeiger Florence Vollbracht Auretta Eckles Sarah Reynolds Dora Hunstaker

La Prairie Play Draws Crowd In March Town Hall Night

LA PRAIRIE ILL March notices report Tri State lodge Wits goed presented a play with a tarte crawl serving pie coffee and ice cream after. Mrs Laura Ippensen visited town with friends Tuesday while Mrs Esther Ross traveled to Macomb Friday to see her mother in hospital then plans to return home. Tenhaete brothers sold hogs cattle horses and mutes to a large crowd at bid prices. Slades Aid society provided lunch. Mrs Ross also made a Quincy trip Friday over an operating case. Several locals noted improvements including Mrs Matheney and Nellie White. The LaPrairie Standard Bearers announce a play Tired of Missions in town hall Saturday March 24 with listed cast members and roles.

LA Prairie Tri State Wits Goed Laura Ippensen Esther Ross Macomb Margi BiniMs Din Aperiy St. Koauis J. OA. Tenhaete Wilbur Simms Joe Simpson LaPrame Town Hall Ethel Gay Nadina McVary Dora Brown Celia Covert Gwendoline Silk Nella Covert Belle Briggs Mamila Ift Susiy Scott Genorgia Alexandar Miss Wier Verna Simpson Miss Ward Isal Point Lu Sau Helen Duden Elizabeth Leonard Sade Poling Ra Lester Lu Chou Marie Covert Pearl Covert Lois Willard Sue Mice Flovrence Wiite

Sale at Henry Stauafa attracts local attendees

Several people attended a sale at Henry Stauafa last Saturday. The North Methodist church women hosted rat Wheer proceeds. Arthur Vradenbarg of Basen visited Saturday and Sunday with Br and Mrs Jota Vradenbuee il) Mero and Mrs Albert Touseholder. Bertha, daughter, spent Sunday with Mrs Augusta Dicks of Star. Miss Mike West was seen Saturday with Misses Nina and Jean st. Join of Lima, Mrooanmd Mrs John Prip and Wadgater moved to Jeff Kinteau four miles east of Tomine last Monday. Mr Prip will work for Mar Pinte. Miss Nellie Stuag spent Sunday with Miss Eya Vierdentapras. Dr and Mrs J U, Hraftouin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs QO P Spencer of Tira. Carl Cupp of Hamilton and William Neaterour were visitors Monday. Lawrence Koltzenburg and Van Anderson were Weekuk shippers Tuesday.

Saveral Henry Stauafa North Methodist Church Rat Wheer Tore Arthur Vradenbarg Basen Jota Vradenbuee Mero Albert Touseholder Bertha Augusta Dicks Star Mike West Nina Jean St. Join Lima John ‘Prip Little Wadgater Tira Carl Cupp Hamilton William Neaterour Lawrence Koltzenburg van Anerson

Ten Mile Missouri Baptists Hear Two Sermons Sunday

A local report from Ten Mile Missouri notes Mr. McKinney preached two interesting sermons at the Baptist church Sunday while residents like Joe Wilson 82 and in good health and Dave Litaird 84 attended neighborhood gatherings. Ruby Wallace bought a new Overland from St Louis as families visited. States with mothers pension laws include Massachusetts and many others such as California Colorado Idaho and Missouri.

Ten Mile MO. Ray McKinney Baptist Church Joe Wilson Wilson Dave Litaird Pearl Primrose Harry Thompson Nath Thompson Quincy Massachusetts California Colorado Idaho Ulnons Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoning

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Adverts in Toledo

Frank J. Cheney of F. Y. Chaney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason attested December 6. The ad promotes internal use and testimonials with Toledo druggists selling the remedy and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. Y. Chaney & Co Hall A. W. Gleason Tall Enby & CO Witall

Track Meet With Mendon April 14 At Payson

Payson March 22 The Charles W Seymour Memorial High School track team will host Mendon High in Payson April 14 as they seek a strong finish this season. Additional meets with Clayton High are under consideration as spring events unfold.

Mendon

Osgoods Return to Minneapolis After Visit in Missouri

S E Osgood came back to Minneapolis Monday after a stay with relatives in LA BELLE Missouri where his wife remained for a longer visit with her parents Reverend and Mrs CG Kell. The couple had traveled to Quincy last week for the golden wedding of the former’s parents Mrs D H Thompson of near Knox City visited from Thursday to Monday with her father Mrs Rebecca Victor. Misses Linnie and Allie Gregory were

S. E. Osgood Minneapolis Minn Kell

Local notes record funerals and community events in LaBelle area

Residents attend the funeral of Harvey Graves 68 of LaBelle town. The Thorp grocery changes hands with I. G. Lamb opening a new business. Mrs. Clytte Hyde visits Miss Edna Roberts. News of births and recoveries appears from Jewe l Min ter and others. A Juniors play at LaBelle High draws a large crowd. Relatives visit in town and near Argola and Lewistown. Burial for Harvey Graves held in LaBelle after illness. Continued illness and care noted for area residents with medical updates from Kirksville and Kirks Villa.

Quincy Carder Walter Messmer Steffenville Harvey Groves McCutchern J. T. Coder Anna Dailey Hall William Trail Viola Naylor Salisbury LaBelle High School Stnandolph Gertrude Jutchison Edina Stella Dockim Mttle Burlington John Snyder Harvey Graves Samdeday Brights Tszta Ella Copper Mia Tom Wilson John Robert David Argola Michael California Joe Carman Lewistown Lizgzle G C. Kell LaBelle Cemetery

Photoplays and Features in Today’s Savoy Listings

The page lists multiple film titles and actors across studios such as Savoy and Universal Weekly. Notable items include Savoy Brute Force With Glory Waits and A Bundle of Trouble, Gem Shorty in Shorty Turns Wild Man, See America First, and Liberty Family episode 17. Other entries feature Princess Nazimova in War Brides, George Wald in Blue Blood and Red, Fannie Ward in Witchcraft, Vivian Martin in The Wax Morel, and Colonial The Oklahoma Outlaw.

Savoy Shorty Familton America Family Liberty Universal Weekly Lookout Below Princess—Nazimova

Nazimova stars in War Brides at the Princess for three days

Nazimova, hailed as a leading emotional actress, headlines the Princess run of War Brides for three days this season. A separate feature notes WT. L. Skavlem of Janceville, Wisconsin, showing remarkable skill in carving Indian arrows and stone tools with bone and stone, creating arrowheads in minutes and axes in half an hour.

Nazimova WT. L. Skavlem Janceville Wis

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health

An advertorial note touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative that cleanes the bowels and relieves congested intestines by removing waste. A pill at night is said to relieve heaviness and spring fever feeling. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Dr. King

Maid to Order at Orpheum Four Day Run Starts Today

F E P Churchill Inc presents Maid to Order a modern musical comedy at the Orpheum theater for four days beginning today. The show features elaborate costumes and scenery a lively chorus and a light hearted love story in three acts with sixteen songs. Book and lyrics by David M. Wolff music by Don Bestor staging by Virgil Bennett and a novel soldering iron detail appears as a stray insertion.

E. P. Churchill (Inc Orpheum Theater Churchill David M. Wolff Don Bestor Virgil Bennett

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A. F. of L Gregory By Entente U. S Tioga, III Payson High Payson Charles W. Seymour Mendon High Clayton High School Clayton Schwartz Barry McKenzie Frank Short Kinderhook Thomas Short Henry I. Scarborough Oklahoma Jousine Wes. Winckle KO P. Maher Hannibal Christian -Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church Lola Mawking Charles W. Seymour Memorial High Schools William Habinghorst Charles W Sarah Thompson Wwi Thompson William Wadell Tenry F. Scarborough Hess Cimvia Mary Muise Robert Crowd Gurney Alex Cooper Willis Whitcomb Wannibal Ralph Plinton Elgin Drc Gl Atherton Hinton Atherton Sarah Thompsean Methodist Church C. S. McCullom W. J. Hollembeak M. BE. Forgy C. W. Peter T. W. Peter Stella Jordan Congregational Educatonal Society Kidder Institute Feveland LA Belle, MO Orpheum Olivette Haynes Mars Grimsiey Elden Samuel Oshner A. H. Lillard Felsman Kirks Villa Photoplays Sun Black Cat Salomy Jane Rip van Winkle Jennings Broadway TODAY Marie Walcamp Eddie Pola Nester Comely GEM Today Wild Man Shorty Hamilton Peter & Pinkelmann Peggy Paris Boys & Girls The Princess Theater Herbert Brenon Marion Craig Wentworth Neptume Joan Matinee Berge Baron Nazimova
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