Dying Wife Sees Husband Granted Parole Visit
In New York City on March 23 Gov. Whitman granted a dying wife Matilda Quinn a final meeting with her husband John Quinn a seven year Sing Sing prisoner for burglary. Locked in custody a prison keeper ferried him from Grand Central to a hospital ward where the couple embraced as nurses shielded them from other patients. Their six year old daughter was brought from another ward to greet her father and mother in their last hours together.
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New York
Matilda Quinn
John Quinn
Sing Sing
Whitman
Quinn
Grand Central Station
Japan Firm in War Says French Envoy
Paris March 23 The Japanese ambassador to France Keishiro Matsui speaking at the Sorbonne praised Japan’s role in the war He cited the London declaration of Sept 14 1914 and said Japan would not break its word The ambassador affirmed Japan’s national sentiment and interests lie with the allies and that Japan will continue to aid until victory is won
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Paris
France
Keishiro Matsui
Sobonne
Japan
London
Plan to Enlarge Guard Under National Defense Drive
March 23 assurances have been received from militia organizations in 44 states that representatives will attend the national defense convention in this city next week under the National Guard Association of the United States. The executive committee says the convention will develop a gigantic plan to recruit the national guard to several times its present strength and to provide adequate equipment and training.
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Washington
National Guard Association of the
United States
Denied Citizenship for Cursing Flag in Montana
Helena March 23 East Helena resident Gaenzle had citizenship papers denied by Judge Lee Ward. Petition postponed last October after East Helena residents alleged he cursed the American flag and threatened to blow up a local newspaper office over criticism of Germany's undersea campaign. The petition was dismissed on the naturalization agent's application.
A Texas Wonder Cure Ad in 1900s Paper
An advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and back pain for men women and children. It claims mail order availability for $1 with testimonials, signed by Dr. B W Hall from St Louis Missouri, and notes pharmacists carry the product.
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Texas Wonder
B. W. Hall
Clive St
St Louis
Adv
Gas Room Heater Quickly Drives Out Dampness and Chill
A compact gas room heater promises rapid relief from dampness and cold air. It heats small spaces efficiently, delivering warmth within minutes and reducing humidity to improve comfort during chilly days.
Girls Carry Out Pact of Death in Portsmouth Booth
Two young women in Portsmouth killed themselves with revolvers after a pact to die together, leaving letters hinting at their agreement. One girl, Peggy Spaulding of Newton, Mass., was known as a prominent athlete and hockey captain. The other claimed identity remains uncertain.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Firai
So Cate
Rockingham Hotel
Ethel Stanton
Rose King
Wellesley
Mass
Peggy
E. L. Spaulding
Newton Center
Newton
Peggy” Spaulding
Newton High School
Miss Spaulding
Ethel
Telegraphers gain 11 percent wage increase
Cincinnati marching 23 The Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Queen and Crescent route reaches an agreement with J W Anderson general chairman of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers granting telegraph employees on the road an 11 percent wage increase. The 367 workers had sought 15 percent.
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Cincinnati
New Orleans
Twenty Five Planes in Army Maneuvers in Virginia
Twenty five airplanes took part in defense oriented maneuvers at Hempstead Plains Virginia on March 23. The largest single assembly for U S war games featured pilots from the first signal corps and the first aero corps conducting flights to test several defense problems.
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Hempstead Plains
N. Va
United States
First
Signal Corps
First Aero Corps
Munitions Plant Damaged by Fire at Hazelton
Hazelton March 23 The Janesville iron works plant owned by Worthington Pump and Machinery company was badly damaged by a fire of undetermined origin Tuesday. The facility produced shells for the Russian government and employed more than 1,000 men.
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Hazelton
Janesville Iron Works
Worthington Pump and Machinery Company
Queer Malady Strikes Town in Wisconsin
Galesville Wisconsin March 23 two more deaths reported from an unidentified infection that has affected over twenty residents. No new cases were found and doctors in charge say the outbreak has been checked successfully.
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Galesville
Wis
Altoona Schools Discontinue German National Songs
In Altoona Pennsylvania on March 23 the school authorities ended the practice of teaching German national songs and anthems in modern language and music courses. Going forward only American patriotic airs will be used.
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Altoona
Germany
Government plans 100 standard mercantile ships
London March 23 The government has arranged for the construction of 100 standard mercantile ships in three sizes of 18 000 5 000 and 3 000 tons respectively, according to a statement made in the house of commons.
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London
House of Commons
Shelbyville Obituary and Local Notices
Rev. Br. F. Leake former Shelbyville pastor died at his Downing home last Saturday Funeral services were led by Rev BE Bostwick of Shelbyville Methodist Brunswick held services Judge Drain of this city presiding in LaPlata Miss Alice Doyle visiting relatives in Shelbina Mrs Brent Miler and daughter Maurine back from Fayette Solsberry Attorney Arthur Wambton of this city on trip to Kirkeville Carty of Shelbyville Electric and Motor Co returned from St Louis with three new cures Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days A well known PAZO OINTMENT ad notes relief and money back guarantee
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BR. F. Leake
Shelbyville
Downing
BE. Bostwick
Methodist Church of
Brunswick
V.I. Drain
LaPlata
Alice Doyle
Shelbina
Brent Miler
Maurine
Fayette
Solsberry
Arthur Wambton
Kirkeville
R&sy Taster
Havelock
Neb
Mr. Carty
Shelbyville Electric and Motor Company
St. Louis
Pish at Wisherd's and local society notes
Mrs. Edwin Massie lies bed bound with inflammatory rheumatism though slowly improving. Harry Seehorn recovers from recent operation at Blessing Hospital. Weber's hosts a display of a wonderful line of pattern data with a Saturday opening. Quincy Humane Society to hold quarterly meeting April 3 at 4 PM in I O O F club rooms. Mrs. W J Schlagenhauf and baby and her sister Miss Mabel Martin travel to Bushnell to join Mr. Schlagenhauf and plan a farm home near Bushnell. Dr N F P Lafler offers chiropractic treatments at 211-2 State. Bank Dildy. Miss Beulah Patterson leaves today for Lorraine to visit friends. Miss Jane Clam of Bushnell to spend a few days with Miss Fae Patterson. Bnydel's Taxi service numbers 101 or 201. Charles Campbell of Quincy to Keokuk for government yacht duty. A display of pattern data at Weber's Saturday. Mrs W T D Endres leaves for Montgomery to stay with mother Mrs K D Mudd for a week or so. J A Townsend of Novelty MO visits Quincy on business. I B Jones of Macon MO visits Quincy on business. R R Turner of Mt Sterling visits Quincy. H H Howard, retired in Hotel Quincy, ill with pneumonia. George C Weaver, former Pike County state’s attorney, visits County Clerk Billy Smith.
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Mabel Martin
Bushnell
Schlagenhauf
N. FP. Lafler
Bank Dildy
Beulah Patterson
North Seventh Street
Loraine
Jane Clam
Fae Patterson
Bnydel
Charles Campbell
Quincy
Keokuk
Lucia
Weber
W. TD. Endres
Broadway
Montgomery
K. D. Mudd
Mudd
Endres
Latter Week Events Hint at Company Matters
Louis Wessell of Rockport was admitted to Blessing hospital on Thursday. W. H. Harris and Steve Malone Jr. drove to St. Louis in Harris’s car on business.
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Louis Wessell
Rockport
Blessing Hospital
W. H. Harris
Steve Malone, Jr
St. Louis
New curtains planned for Pinkelmann theaters in Quincy
Four Quincy theaters owned by Peter Pinkelmann will receive new curtains after a Minusa Cine Products representative measured sizes and assessed conditions. In town are Y secretary Clayton Hois ington of Rockport and George B. Cawthorne, Y M C A secretary, with Hois ington’s brother linked to past association work in Salt Lake City and Detroit.
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Quincy
Peter Pinkelmann
Minusa Cine Products Company
Clayton Hoisington
Rockport
Til
George B. Cawthorne
Mr. Cawthorne
Salt Lake City
Detroit
Y. M. Cla
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Texas
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Shelbyville, MO
Oklahoma
Jesse James
Pinkelmann
North Sixth Street
Florida
WHIG
Fifth St
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