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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1919

Page

5

Kansas Cityan Buys Lease Ten For Mark Twain Hotel

A Kansas City man has acquired the lease of the Mark Twain in Hannibal Missouri, effective May 1. Ros Werd, current manager, will oversee the transition which includes plans for an annex, reflecting the hotel’s limited capacity and local ownership.

Kansas Cityan Lrigwk & Binswanger St Joseph Kansas City Dusen Ros. Werd Karas City Devs Werd Oak Street Narsas City Mark Nebraska Hannibal Teany Friends Bleck & Peat Gsewe Hannibal Liste Pettibone My Aiy Adie Bats Tinnibal Hotel Company George W. Barnett Mark Twain Barnett

Carstarphen Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Attorney

Attorney Harry Carstarphen announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county attorney. A long-time Hannibal resident from Rallis county, he is a University of Michigan and Ang Angl law school graduate who practiced in Hannibal since 1917 except for army service at Camp Funston. His offices are in the Hannibal Trust building.

Harry Carstarphen 'Riday Nemnation Carstarphen Rallis County University of Mi Ang Arie Midh Hannibal Camp Funstun Kan Hannibal Trust Building Ake Yo Atmm

Sergeant Schneider Writes From France Letter from Hannibal sergeant stuck in France

Sergeant Harry E. Schneider of Hannibal, stationed at Bordeaux, France, reports to 8 L. Waldron of the Hannibal weather office that he does not expect an early discharge. He describes being kept away from returning troopers and remaining attached to clerical and other duties in France.

Harry E. Schneider Hannibal Bordeaux Frances L. Waldron Weather Bureau Sinth Street

Captain Hager Returns to Hannibal After Service

Captain Hager comes home to Hannibal with commission earned at Port Sheridan 1917. He served months in the Army and returned aboard the Liggar on Van, after attending Officers' Training School.

Drain. Liggar Van Camp i Cal Hager Sheridan 1917

Democrats Weigh Schmitzer as City Ticket Head

Report from the Democratic city committee meeting at the courthouse details shifting plans for the coming election. Thomas Schmitzer’s potential nomination dominates speculation, with Arnold and Cable also mentioned as possible candidates for mayor and other posts. Officials note uncertainty as party delegates weigh strongest ticket.

San Cutceme City Central Court House Ps Li Soriyr Nether Sarees Acre Tedin Sohmser Upitse Teta J. Maus Cable Choice John G. Cable Cae DG Democrats Gion el Etty W. Lewis Ocenner Atte Witien Meyer Harry Cusphen

Fines Totaled for Women in Court Over Fire Scene Offense

A series of fines were imposed on several women in a Tlarr balls segregated district court for conduct related to a fire scene offense. Bess Hoelerher was fined $100, Ainsley $200, Sarah Smith $200, and Jesse $200 after pleas of guilty before judges Dent Totseh Hagan and others. The statewide fines collected reach $720 in the period since January 1.

Bess Hoelerher Ilame Allen E. Dent John IV Totseh Daullie Ainsley Guillty Sarah Smith Thomas S$. Hagan Jesse Tlarrballs

Vincent Strong Dies At Home Local Citizen Remembered

Vincent Strong aged 57 died at his home on North Main Street after a lingering illness. A well known resident and former member of the Strong Goods party, he was active in community affairs and leaves a widow and several relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Vincent Strong Uosaand Ness Aiatiibor North Main Street Mr. Strong Tiannal Ceatiet Ula Mme

Frank W Harvey Granted Army Discharge

Frank W Yarvexy son of Mr George Harvey of Sulton Aves has been released from the army after about thirteen months of service. He was stationed at Wojlear Worigths Davin Olue and was engaged in testing and inspection duties during his term of service.

Frank W. Yarvexy George Harvey Sulton Bes Releas Army Perview Priday Tl Wojlear Worigths Davin Olue

What Is Rheumatism Why Suffer From It

A vintage ad praising S S S blood purifier as a cure for rheumatism. It claims rheumatism is caused by poison in the blood and warns against salves, urging readers to use the company’s vegetable tonic. It offers free physician advice and lists Swift Specific Company, 253 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga as the address.

SS. S Swift Swift Laboratory Atlanta Gao

Mrs Jane Boddd Buried Today in Missouri Town

Mrs Jane Boddd died at 7 55 pm Wednesday at her granddaughter's Salt Maple avenue home. Born January 23 1832 in Ralls County she was 87. Survived by three grandchildren Charstrode Anderson and two others, one brother J E Crawford of Town. Funeral at 2 pm from the residence with burial at Olivet Cemetery.

Jane PL Dodd Honer Morris Anderson Salt Maple Avenue Ralls County James Wy. Dede Gred Deadd Iso Charstrode Anderson Trannibal Ma Dahn Weoder Kansas City J. E. Crawford Tersam Ted Te Bey Yi Winders, Gastur Tuviet Styreh Taterment Mecsate Olivet

Three machinists injured at Burlington shops

Dopp, a Burlington machinist, was struck in the eye by a flying steel piece while chipping a minder with an oat hammer on Union Street. Claude Taylor suffered severe foot injuries when a riding box fell on him, requiring amputation of a toe. Francis Worden also injured a foot in the wheel shops.

Dopp Burlington Agar Union Street Burlington Railroad Claude Tlaye@en Francis Worden

Worker Killed in Atlas Plant Near Hannibal

Samuel Vreeval, a 24 year old Trahan worker at Portland Cement’s Atlas plant south of Hannibal, died while loosening stone near a ledge when rock loosened and struck him. His body was moved to Cornell General. funeral arrangements not complete. He supported his parents in the old area. The plant employs many workers and the incident is under investigation.

Samuel Vreeval wAthes Portland Cement Companysquares Pre Feneral Parrial Punerat Roek Buna Atlas Vw. i

Church Service Hours Changed by Local Alliance Meeting

The Ministerial Alliance of Tannthal adjourned after arranging a new rotation for Sunday services, with morning and evening times set to local government clock. The League of Women Voters met to endorse a constitutional amendment for national woman suffrage and urged Congress to act promptly while discussing labor and education reforms.

League of Women League of Nations Tannthal Ob Sundae Services ST Lops Navionai Jminericago Congress Wooden Thas Women United States Department of Labor Amy Murees Washington Department of Education Secretary’ of Education Su Ue

Liter Pleads Not Guilty To Charge

Slarry Liter of Ralls county appeared before Judge John Wf Totesh and pleaded not guilty to forgery. His hearing was set for 2 o clock on the afternoon of April. Unable to furnish a $300 bond, he was remanded to jail.

Slarry Ralls County John Wf. Totesh Yoartern Om Ife

Bolshevik Pickets In Custody in Metz

Paris reports that two German Bolshevik agents named Wic Markenstean and Aaron Siege were arrested in Paris after disembarking a Metz train with no tickets and passes from Berlin. They are held in the Sante prison as investigations proceed. A Dutch newspaper quote says nine Bolshevik agents who escaped Germany were arrested in Gulders province.

Paris Wic Markenstean Aaron Siege Metz Become Haven Berlin Volshevek Ammeoterdam Handeleblad Germany Gulders

Educator Dr Samuel Dutton Dies in Atlantic City

Dr Samuel TL Dutton 69 a noted educator philanthropist and world peace advocate died suddenly in Atlantic City New Jersey He was professor emeritus of administrative pedagogy at Teachers College Columbia University and held roles with The New York Peace Society the World's Court League and the arbitration and peace carrieress He also served as trustee treasurer of Constantinople College for Women and Canton Christian College and authored several volumes on education

New York Atlantic City Samuel TL Dutton Dutton Teachers’ College Columbia University New York Peace Society World's Court League National Arbitration and Peace Careress Dutten Constantinople College For Women Canton Christian College Vie Cucation

Doubt Cast Over Royal Flying Corps Feat Claims

London reports an inquiry into the alleged aerial exploits of Captain Bermond G. Chamberlain of San Antonio Texas. Witnesses contested the timing and details while noting British officers sometimes wrote letters on ordinary paper. Major ROS Maxwell noted his squadron supported Chamberlain’s claimed visit, though he did not confirm the American officers named in the report.

London Doune Espa Bermond G. Chamberlain San Antomio Texas Air Serving Chamberlain Lord Deane Pear Chamberlaine Vrert Ros Maxwell Tire Tehica Tle

Bloodless Revolt In Hungary

A London report describes martial law in Hungary after unrest in Budapest and provinces. Government safeguards life and property, ensures bank access with limits, and maintains banking posts. The piece denies Count Michael Karollet’s provisional presidency.

Presa London Darsgarien Mireles Budapest Ford Michael Karolet

Trade Board Has No Funds For Inquiry

Washington March 20 The Federal Trade Commission denied reopening of its investigation into news print costs and prices due to lack of funds. It could not incur necessary expenditures without Congress authority though publishers argued costs had fallen since last summer’s price fixing. Riot reports from Brisbane describe renewed clashes between soldiers and Bolsheviks with many wounded and extra police deployed. In Zurich the Polish diet voted to oppose Bolshevism with full force of government.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Commiion Congress Representives Last Fummer

Have Another at the Quincy theater today

Smihne Bub Parsons offers thirty minutes of nonstop laughter in Have Another at Capitol Comedy. The star and team deliver wholesome mirth as Bay has created four new characters and a bold plot presented at the Gardens theater today.

Parsons Capitol Giake Bituhne Balt Bali’ Parsons Qarenes Tol Coane

House Praises Norway For Aid To Allies

Paris reports Norway praised for aiding Allied efforts amid wartime entente tensions. Norwegian delegate presented to leaders as neutral and needed for European security, with broad support from Congress, while concerns over neutrality and future aid remained.

House Norway Paris Entente Mae Poms Norvas Christiana Net Phn

President of Paris Council Dies Friday

The president of Paris council, M. Mithenard, died Friday after years of service. He held the office for many years and contributed to numerous functions tied to the United States. The city honored him by accepting a gift to the Lines Institute and presenting an address to President Wise on behalf of Pars jost in December.

M. Mithenard Com Ap United States Lines Institute United Oate Yeefe Um Wise Crty

Ordnance Explosion Injures Fifteen Men at Aberleen proving grounds

An explosion at the Aberleen ordnance proving grounds in Marvherd injured fifteen men, including a member of the cadet corps. The blast began by a fire of undetermined origin, triggering a secondary explosion and spreading to other sheds. Property losses were reported but not yet tallied.

Commission to probe $50,000 explosion fallout

A commission has been appointed to investigate the fire and explosion with $50,000 at stake. None of the men were seriously injured while authorities seek causes and accountability.

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