Bauman Declines ReElection As Quincy School Chief
E.G. Bauman, six years superintendent in Quincy, declined to seek re-election at a board of education meeting. The panel adjourned without naming a successor, with candidates from St. Louis and other cities discussed but Bauman remaining firm. Bauman said he could be useful for another year and cited ongoing school work. the board planned to review candidates at the next May meeting.
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Cc. M. Gill
St. Louis
E.G. Bauman
Quincy
Board of Election
Bauman
Quincy Daily Papers
Board of Education
Gabriel
G. Bauman
Committee On
Supt. Bauman
Te Hers
Gill
Co. M. Gill
Harris Training School
Yale
Manmer
Gil
L. W. Rader
Columbia School
Mr. Bauman
Batman
Hita
Dewey Pupils to Be Cared For in Houses and Immanuel Chapel
Dewey district pupils face unsafe conditions at the old Dewey school. A plan to move students to homes in the district and to Immanuel Chapel and a Cedar Street residence is proposed, with second and third grades placed at Immanuel Chapel and some at the Cedar Street home. If approved, classes begin Monday and work continues on plans to improve Jefferson school grounds and fund upgrades.
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Dewey
Board of Education
Dewey School
Bauman
Biaman
Tie
Ain Dewey School
Tis
Imimatuel Chapel
Twentve
Cedar Streets
Tffp
Dayton
Cedar Street
Immanuel Chapel
Abe Martin Finds True Love Faces Rough Road
The column speaks of a melancholy pairing of gray ideas and a grim mustache as Abe Martin reflects on love’s difficulties. It hints at themes of romance and misfortune in a folksy tone. The piece showcases a humorous yet poignant view of relationships through a small-town lens.
Brandeis Nomination May Reach Senate Without Report
Informal talks among Democratic senators indicate the judiciary committee may send Louis D. Brandeis’s supreme court nomination to the senate next week with no recommendation. Opposition within the committee remains strong amid Republican resistance and wavering Democratic members.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Former Quincy Man Is Killed in Idaho Tragedy
Charles T. Shoemaker formerly of Quincy and his step-daughter were shot in Glenns Ferry Idaho by Mrs. Shoemaker. Relatives received telegrams about the double killing, and burial in Quincy was requested. Shoemaker, born April 1 1881, was a Burlington railroad engineer who had lived in the West after marrying a widow with one child. He is survived by his mother a sister three brothers Grover J A Shoemaker and Leo J Shoemaker. Funeral arrangements await arrival of the bodies.
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Charles T. Shoemaker
Glenns Ferry
Idaho
J. E. Schauf
Spruce Street
Mr. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Nellie Shoemaker
Washington Street
Quincy
Burlington
West
Sandusky
Ohio
Grover Shoemaker
J. A. Shoemaker
Lynn
Mass
Leo J. Shoemaker
United States Navy
Key West
Jury Not Needed In Siloam Clayton Telephones Case
Jury services in the circuit court were excused for the term as no cases were tried. The Siloam Telephone Co versus Clayton Farmers Union Telephone Co was halted for a mere point of law after securing jurors, with Judge Akers asking attorneys to waive trial by jury. The dispute centers on a, alleged merger and a $1275 purchase price, asking whether proper steps were taken to finalize the deal. The case, spanning the day, was not concluded as adjournment came.
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Siloam Telephone Company
Clayton Farmers’ Union Telephone Company
Akers
Wold
Siloam
Hubbard and Schmiedekamp
Govert and Lancaster
Threatens to land forces of marines in Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo on May 5 Commander W S Crosley of the US cruiser Prairie sent a note to the presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies warning of a probable landing of marines to protect the American legation. William W Russell requested the intervention of civil officers to preserve order after a conference with leaders.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
W. S. Crosley
United States
Prairie
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Legation
William W. Russell
Supreme Court
Jimenez
Food Prices Rise for Average Family
Washington reports May 5 figures from the Labor Department show food costs for the average family are higher than a year ago. The data details overall price increases across common grocery items and reflects inflation pressures on households.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Singer Says She Not Married In Quincy Marriage Case
Miss Agnes Charlotte Von Bracht, a popular singer at the Princess theater, denied a marriage while Arthur Edward Burroughs of Chicago claimed a license was issued naming her as bride. Later reports confirmed a ceremony occurred at the county courthouse in the afternoon with Burroughs aged 42 and Von Bracht 28, residence listed as Chicago.
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Agnes Charlotte von Bracht
Princess Theater
Arthur Edward Burroughs
Chicago
Quincy
Burroughs
Miss von Bracht
McAdoo cites South American support for U S plans after Buenos Aires meet
Secretary McAdoo announced from Washington that leading South American statesmen agree quick merchant marine development under an American flag and a Pan American railway are key to closer unity among American nations. He described friendly reception on return via Hampton Roads aboard the Tennessee and praised improved U S relations with Latin America.
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Washington
McAddoo
Buenos Aires
International High Commission
United States
Commission
Hampton Roads
Tennessee
McAdoo
Argentina
Bourse Opens With Optimism After German Reply
Berlin May 7 London reports a fresh wave of optimism at the bourse as traders await Germanys answer to the American note handed to Ambassador Gerard Thursday evening. Some industrials performed strongly and Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg is expected to address the Budget committee soon after Germanys reply.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Gerard
von Bethmann Hollweg
Pass Training Camp Bill
Washington reports the House on Thursday passed a bill to appropriate 200000 dollars requested by Secretary Baker for militia training camps expenses this summer.
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Washington
House
Baker
Quincy Dentists Aim to Host 1917 State Convention
Quincy dentists travel to Springfield on May 12 to press for the 1917 state dental association convention in Quincy. About 800 delegates are expected if the event comes to the Gem City, with clinics, demonstrations, and meetings at the armory and First Congregational church. Governor Dunne and Mayor Baumann slated to speak, with the Leland hotel serving as headquarters and the annual past president dinner planned for Thursday evening.
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Quincy
Springfield
State Association
Quincey
Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Gem City
First Congregational Church
Leland Hotel
J. M. Barcus
Carninville
Roads Inspected In North Part Of County
Commissioner Wilson and Chief Engineer Marr led a state highway tour of northern roads in poor condition. Supervisors Arntzen, Cunnane, Cook, McIntyre, and County Supt. Bever joined, covering Ursa Lima to Hancock county line, Lorraine, Coatsburg, and Quines along the Cannon Ball trail to assess needs for the bond issue.
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Wilson
Willam Marr
Arntzen
William Cunnane
James Cook
Robert McIntyre
Good Roads Committee
Bever
Twenty-fourth Street
Ursa
Lima
Hancock County
Loraine
County
Coatsburg
Quines
Arthur Shaw Delays Ride Through Mud to Hannibal
Arthur Shaw traveled by taxi to Hannibal on Thursday and reported difficult passage due to heavy mud. The trip involved rough roads slowing the vehicle and hindering movement along the route.
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Arthur Shaw
Hannibal
Richey Joins Western Catholic as Editor and Manager
J A M Richey, once an Episcopal clergyman and founder of The American Catholic, is named managing editor of the Western Catholic. His background in newspaper work is touted as a valuable addition. Chris Freiburg remains business manager despite rumors of a departure.
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J. A. M. Richey
High Church
Episcopal Church
Richey
Chris Freiburg
Chamber of Commerce Offers Stone Culvert Prize for Best Road Work
The Chamber of Commerce in Adams County offers a 24 foot stone culvert as a prize for the town ship doing the best road work in one week. Every township may compete. The plan was proposed by Superintendent of Highways Bover and discussed at a Thursday chamber meeting. Reports from the auditing committee were read and approved. Testing river sand and moulding sand for glass making is under way at Modern Tron works per secretary Perry. The Illinois waterway committee seeks a rehearing by the secretary of war on a state waterway permit, which was granted. A request from the St Paul Association Commerce for views on river transportation and forming an Mississippi River Navigation association was referred to Perry and Milferoof for action.
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Dewey
Judes
Clyde Sears
Board of Education
Frank N. Jasper
Crty
General
Hobart
Com. Hobart
Madison School
E. A. Grumman
Helen M. Brinck
Jefferson School
Sears
Washington School
Louis Lewig
Laura Wich
Lois Jones
A. R. Smith
Elisa Schwagmeyer
Hazel Allard
Franklin School
J. Hinton
James Bryant
Elizabeth Mel Knight
Berrian
U. S
Webster
C. A. Annewehr
Raymond Dennis
Gladys Harrison
Irving
Tudges
D. Frank
Elise Schaefer
Isabel Stickman
Emerson
Martin Post
Clara Wilson
Adeline Jansen
Ida Derrick
Charles Thuermer
Etta Strunus
Madison
Catherine Cadogan
Samuel Swearington
Katherine Holliday Adams
Sara L. Derrick
Hugh A. Davis
Exte Johson
Chamber of Commerce
Adams County
Bover
Tron
Perry
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Illinois Waterway Committee
Secretary of War
St. Paul Association Commerce
St. Paul
Pulse of Quincey: Chickens, Crime and Civic Plans
Police chased chicken thieves after they were seen entering alleys near Ninth and Tenth streets and Maenroe and Madison around 11:30 pm but did not locate them. City committees discuss Elks carnival plans, jay walking education, and a utilities question box as Quincy hosts varied civic events. A couple named James Cooper and Grace Moore were arrested for vagrancy in Vermont block 300. A charity dance by Argyle Fra is announced for May 1911 at Arcade hall. Women Socialist meetings continue at Labor temple with a future social planned.
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Tenth
Maenroe
Madison Streets
James Cooper
Grace Moore
Connell and
Edwards
Vermont
Moothan
Marriage License Issued in Palmyra for Welch and Ragin
A marriage license was issued in Palmyra on Thursday for Withanar Welch and Anna Ragin, both residents of the city.
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Palmyra
Withanar Welch
Anna Ragin
Mro and Mrs TOD Return From Chicago
Mr and Mrs Todd return from Chicago this morning after a visit. They drove to the city for business and are reported in good spirits.
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Mro
Tod
Woodruff
Chicago
Travelers Protective association plans 1917 Springfield meeting
Fifty members of Post A depart at five this morning for the state convention in Springfield. The two day gathering will be at the St Nicholas hotel with Quincy delegates seeking a 1917 home convention and to name E G Leipold a state director. A special car will transport delegates, with Leipold’s candidacy endorsed at recent meetings.
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Travelers Protective Association
Springfield
St. Nicholas Hotel
Quincy
E. G. Leipold
Quincey
Leipold
Confessed Bigamist Escapes Prosecution
Fred Williams, a youth who recently confessed to having two wives, will not be prosecuted for bigamy. He had served 19 days of a 34 day term in the Ouiney workhouse. Karnack officials declined to take up the case. Williams had married Edna Smith in the state’s southern region and later wed Helen Blume of Ouiney. a December ceremony occurred in Palmera, Missouri, with Marion county and Karnack notified but no action taken.
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Fred Williams
Willias
Karnack
Til
Edna Smith
Willams
Ouiney
Helen Blume
South Fifth Street
Palmera
Marion County
No Drill Plans Delayed Cadet Drill for Next Thursday
The high school cadet corps did not hold its regular drill Thursday afternoon due to baseball and other school activities. Drill will resume next Thursday as usual.
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High School Cadet Corps
Keys Found At City Corner Next To Spring Street
A collection of keys found Thursday at Sixth and Spring streets was turned over to the police. Owners may claim them by proving ownership with identifying details.
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Sixth
Spring Streets
Police Department
Weather summary for Hbnors Missouri and Iowa
Generally fair weather ahead with Friday and Saturday conditions. South portion of the area expects warmer temperatures and mild conditions.
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Hbnors
Missouri
Towa
River levels and forecast for Quincy Hannibal and Louisiana
The bulletin notes a rising river with expected crest near May day. Projections show levels reaching about 182 to 185 feet at Quincy and Hannibal and around 165 feet at Louisiana. Friday stages are forecast near 173 feet at Quincy and Hannibal and 152 feet at Louisiana.
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Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
For Sale Large Refrigerator Item
For sale a large refrigerator listed as a pet for restaurant and hotel use. Contact Prack Packler at 919 Tereay Street by phone for details.
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Botel
de Heatessen
Prack Packler
Tereay Street
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