Quincy Street Railway rides to standard gauge debate
The new city council opened with a push to force the Quincy Street Railway to install standard gauge tracks before allowing the 25 new cars to operate. Alderman Bergman, who inspected the cars in St Louis, introduced the measure, but it was referred to the finance and ordinance committees amid warnings from Alderman Eis about likely failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street Railway Company
Quincey
Otto Bergman
St. Louis
Perry C. Eis
Railway Company
State Board of Public Utilities
O'Brien
F. T. Todd
Burlington Railroad
Schroer
Alterman Bergman
Ergman
Quincy
Bergman
Hie
Ellis
Senate
Martin
Street Railway Company
Ald
Ald. Ellis
Ald. McNutt
Southpark
Finance Committee
AL. Swartout
United Cigar Store Company
Fifth and
Wampshire
Keokuk Land Company
Front
Hampshire Streets
Harbor Committee
Schanz and Bergman
Third Ward
Quincy Taylor road type to be settled at meeting
The Quincy Taylor road corporation directors meet with A V Ely in Hotel Quincy to decide road type and material. Ely is offered Missouri district commissioner post and will influence state officials. If approved, federal funds cover half the cost, with Quincy financing the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Road
Quincy -Taylor Road Corporation
A. V. Ely
Marion County
Highway Commission of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri Highway Commission
Quincy
Urges Hydroplanes To Stop In Quincy
Quincy leaders press for federal hydroplane flotilla to visit amid rising Mississippi water. Pierson of the Chamber asks War Department to send boats to Quincy and Perry. Ellis for city council petitions Navy to include Quincy in routing. River conditions will largely govern the flotilla’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Quiney
Perry
Ellis
Navy Department
Quincey
South Fabius Pumps Out Of Commission
Oil mixed with foreign ingredient has put the South Fabius district pumps out of service. The oil came in drums that previously contained linseed oil and a small residue is suspected. An engineer from Peona is examining the machinery while the levee remains strong. The pump house lies near scar Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabius
Peona
Scar Mark
King Pursues Adams County Marker Plan with Officials
Congressman King moved quickly on a Quincy petition seeking artillery and cannonball markers for historic sites in Adams county. He consulted Franklin D Roosevelt and Secretary Baker, aiming to secure markers or a special bill if needed. The plan originated with Embert of Fowler and George Miller of Quincy, backed by local fire and business groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Quincy
Adams County
Franklin 1. Roosevelt
Navy
Baker
Washington
Congress
Embert
Fowler
George Miller
War and Wave
Camp Wood
IS61
Camp Parker
Murray Sohlinger Dies After Brief Illness in St Louis
Murray P Sohlinger a Quinney area newspaper reporter died last Saturday in St Louis after a brief illness due to acute heart trouble. He was 26 and returned to Stoutsville Maine for burial. He began his career in Quincy on The Whig and worked in St Louis Kansas City Springfield and other papers. He served in the military and was discharged at Jefferson Barracks after the armistice before joining the St Louis Times. He was well regarded by friends in Quincy who mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray P. Sohlinger
Quinney
Stouts
Stoutsville
Mr. Sohlinger
Quincy
St. Louis
Kansas City
Springfield
Springfield Register
Jefferson Barracks
St Lews
Marriage Licenses Issued in Quincy Area
Carey Robb age 23 of Quincy wed Helen Henhoff age 20 of Ellington. Charles C. Clifford age 25 of Quincy married Iva R B Burns age 26 of Quincy. Bernard J. Ebbing age 29 of Quincey wed Anna Schulte age 27 of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Robb
Quincy
Helen Henhoff
Ellington
Charles C. Clifford
Iva RB. Burns
Bernard J. Ebbing
Quincey
Anna Schulte
Flood Dangers Over, Rivermen Say After Peak Water
Rivermen declare flood danger ended as river drops three feet in three days and levees hold. Quincy factories reopen gradually. basement plants still underwater while soil dries and crops recover. drainage districts survived the worst test in years and expect stronger levees with earth settling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Kingdom of Reclamation
Mississippi
American Strawboard Works
Delaware Street
South Side Boat Club
Comstock Castle
Excelsior
Ensign James Montgomery Visits Quincy Before Homeward Bound
Ensign James Montgomery, grandson of Robert Montgomery, spent Sunday and Monday in Quincy on his way to St Louis after serving in the United States navy. Carl Weisenberger and Paul Weisenberger, both veterans, are expected home soon from service. Carl, part of the first selective service contingent from Quincy, served as a firefighter in Camp Dodge. His brother left Philadelphia Saturday to join the fleet heading up the Mississippi for naval recruiting. The Weisenberger family resides at 829 Monroe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign James Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Quincey
St. Louis
United States
Ensign Montgomery
France
Carl Weisenberger
Army
Paul
Navy
Carl
Quincy
Camp Dodge
Philadelphia
Mississippi River
Edward Weitsenberger
Monroe Street
Quincy's Pulse Fined for Fast Driving
James Higgins, a farmer near Lima, was fined in county court last Monday for cruelty to animals due to fast driving. Fine 29 dollars plus costs totaling 42.50 dollars. Navy enlistment occurs with Portzline and Moore joining as apprentice seamen. Bottorff case: discharged from service, granted permission to Camp Dodge for pension examination, not prosecuted for passing worthless checks. Becket fined for vagrancy. watch theft linked to his home. St Mary hospital fund canvass begins with door to door collectors and new plans replacing tag day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Higgins
Lima
John Coens
Bottorff
Onry Bottorff
Reardon
Camp Dodge
France
Thomas Beckett
Sreator
Plow
Laura Stott
Hampshire Street
Beckett’. Cuat
Probate Court Discharges Administrators in Brackley Estate
In probate court Monday State Savings Loan and Trust Co was discharged as administrator of Charles E Brackley who was legally dead and returned to Quincy. Brackleys share from an uncle totaled 1074 69 with the bank paid and asking discharge. Golden Huston administratrix filed inventory of John Huston estate showing real estate with no value, chattels 34 85 and cash 265 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Charles E. Brackley
Quincy
Mr. Brackley
Othe Bank
Golden Huston
John Huston
BUILD NOW plan to develop Quincy at chamber dinner
A Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting tonight will discuss plans to build up Quincy after the war. J H Indig will outline a comprehensive community development program tested in 40 U S cities. A committee report and a citizen invitation letter urge attendance to help Reconstruction efforts and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Indig
United States
J. S. Cruttenden
Loren C
Cox
E. TH. Gibson
A. QO. Lindsay
O. G. Mull
George J. Fischer
Munday
Fawcett
Adams County Surpasses Victory Loan Quota Over Top
Adams County exceeds its Victory loan target by more than 2.5 million dollars with many townships oversubscribing. Quincy and Payson townships report strong campaigns aided by pledged workers insisting road conditions hindered some areas. Committees expect further subscriptions daily as efforts continue to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Quincy
Payson
Clayton
North East
Camp Point
Houston
Honey Creek
Mendon
Lima
Concord
Gilmer
Burton
Ellington
Fall Creek
Riverside
Two Quincy Soldiers Return From Rainbow Division Parade
Private William Stenrose and Private Arthur Whipps of Quincy have returned home after serving with the Forty second Rainbow Division. They marched in Chicago’s big parade with the One Hundred Sixty-seventh Infantry, were in Company A, were mustered out at Camp Grant, and praised the division’s fine war effort. Stenrose had served in Cameo Wadsworth, S.C., and France with the Fourth Pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stenrose
Peter Stenrose
Arthur Whipps
Quincy
Rainbow
Quincey
Stenrose
Chicago
One Hundred Sixty-seventh Infantry
Camp Grant
Cameo Wadsworth, S.C
France
Fourth Pioneers
Whipps
Medical Society Announces 1919 Quincy Fee Increases
The Adams County Medical Society informs the public that from June 1, 1919, medical and surgical fees in Quincy and Adams County will rise by 50 percent. Day calls will be 38 dollars minimum, night calls between 10 PM and 7 AM set at 5 dollars minimum, office calls 1.40 dollars minimum, normal treatment cases 25 dollars minimum, consultations 10 dollars minimum, with other services scaled proportionally. Signed by the Adams County Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Ilinois
Adams County Medical Society
Quincy Chamber Of Commerce Is Getting Boosts
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce attracts attention from cities seeking guidance as three mailings request information on organizing chambers. Letters from Chicago Heights Colchester and Aledo express interest while visitors from Galesburg travel to Springfield for insights. President Fawcett and Manager Piercon discuss state and regional exchanges with Peoria Decatur East St Louis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Business
James H. Skewes
Chicago Heights
Skewes
Cook County
Henry Terrill
Colchester
Quincey
Aledo
Galesburg
Springfield
Edward Fawcett
Faweete
Peoria
State Chamber of 9 Commerce
Piercon
Decatur
East St. Leo
Jansen Settles His Case Out Of Court
In circuit court on Monday George Jansen settled his suit against Royal Printing Co over an automobile he claimed was due him. He accepted a music box and 105.50 cash plus costs. Previous cases included Albert George’s parole costs payment and new-trial denials for Dr. G W Chapman and First National Bank of Barry. The Daugherty will case motion for a new trial will be heard after relatives previously won the will contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jansen
Royal Printing Company
Jansen
Finn
Circuit
Music Box
Albert George
Quincy
G. W. Chapman
Cora Requet
First National Bank of
Barry
David Patrick
Daugherty
Labor seeks federal employment bureau back in Ouiney
A trades and labor committee at Labor Temple urged reestablishment of the federal labor employment bureau with a Ouiney branch. They argue the bureau aids veterans in finding work and criticize Chamber of Commerce officials opposed to federal employment offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kearney
Frank Niehaus
George Schmitt
The
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Federal Labor Employment Bureau
Ouiney
Federal
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Employment Bureau
City Appeals Case On Street Car Fares
Quincy city appeals a Springfield ruling upholding the Illinois Public Utilities Commission authority to cut street car fare options and set special pricing. The city argues the commission lacked power to break a preexisting franchise. The Supreme Court is expected to rule against the city, while the council pushes to protect riders. Moose Lodge notes dispute over the annual excursion on the Steamer G. Will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Springfield
Sangamon
Lilinois Public Utilities Commission
Quincey Street
Supreity Court
Public Utilities Commission O
City and Car Company
Utilities Commission
Supreme Court
Witings
Publi Utilities Commission
Bartlett
Look Out extension work to begin at post office
McDonald Construction Company of St. Louis will start repair and extension of the lookout gallery in the post office today. The firm was the successful bidder for the government project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Construction Company of
St. Louis
McDonald Company
Quincy Eyes $24000 Electric Plant Offer From Jacksonville Inventor
A Jacksonville man John Lanning proposes an electricity generator using no steam or fuel and towers to produce city lighting for 24000. He claims a three man crew can operate it in shifts, keeping machinery ready and switching power on and off. He says the plant could light Quincy and others and urges immediate orders with first come first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Cty Council
John Lanning
South Church Street
Jacksonville
Lanning
Minoturet
Ellis
Schroer
Fire at Rupp Junk Company Destroys Balers and Sheds
A fire at the George Rupp Junk company in Walton Heights burned for hours from Sunday night into Monday, destroying baled paper, two sheds and wagons. Loss ran to thousands but was insured as fire crews from four stations fought the blaze, saved the main office and Michelmann Steel Construction building, and kept surrounding property safe. Fred Rupp supplied fire crews with coffee and sandwiches while help contained the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rupp Junk Company
Front and
Hampshire
Michelmann Steel Construction Company
Walton Heights
Fred Rupp
Jurors Find Dealer Was Also Wholesaler
John W. Wenghaus was found guilty of wholesaling fish without a license in county court after a full day of testimony. The misdemeanor carries a fine up to 200 dollars. State's Attorney Roy Adair prosecuted. Louis LaCroix defended. Witnesses including Mrs. Charles Clarke and Arthur Liebman testified to wholesale transactions and large fish shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wenghaus
Venghaus
Louis LaCroix
Roy Adair
Charles Clarke
Arthur Liebman
Liebman
Pete McGuirr
Venehaus
Vanghaus
W. Robert Martin
Girl’s Foot Crushed at Elevation Store Incident
Miss Mildred Hemming of 1209 North Tenth street suffered a fracture near the toes of her right foot Monday afternoon while riding the elevator at the Aabach Schroeder store. She was hospitalized at Blessing hospital. L H Litehield aided and Hemming received treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hemming
North Tenth Street
Aaibach- Schroeder
Mya
Dro HH
PL Litehield
Mess Hemming
Blessing Hospital
Police Crackdown Targets Women In Rear Saloon Zone
City police chiefs inspect the saloon at Fourth and Hampshire and escort several women to headquarters. They warn to avoid saloons, seek workhouse penalties, and order owners to keep women out. Authorities vow swift action against solicitors and suspected brothel activity, with arrests for vagrancy if patterns persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ryan
Fred Scharn- Horst
Fourth
Hampshire Streets
Saloerns
Ffi
Ryan
Trampshire
Scharnhorst
Police Department
Liberty Bond Interest In Stamps Appeal To Holders
Judge Lyman McCarl, Adams county war savings chair, urges Liberty Bond interest for May 15 to be invested in war savings stamps. Officials warn holders not to sell bonds at a discount, predicting government bonds will sell at par or a premium within a year to finish the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCarl
Adams County
Judge McCarl
Returning Quincy Boys To Companies After Armistice
A letter from Lieut. Roger Wells reports Quincy soldiers who had been in officers' training schools in France and reassigned within the Thirty-third division are returning to their original units. Wells says he is back with Company A, 123rd Machine Gun Battalion, and notes commissions for Jenna Pott and Alvin Michael. Sgt James Wilson moves to Company A, 125th, while Lieut Donald Beat serves with Company B, 125th. the Thirty-third division remained in Luxemburg as of writing with a move anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
France
Thirty-third Division
Roger Wells
C. A. Wells
Jenna Pott
Alvin Michael
James Wilson
Donald Beat
Luxemburg
Wells
Weather Outlook Shows Showers Across Several Regions
Unsettled conditions expected Tuesday with showers in the west and southern areas, followed by partial clearing and cooler temperatures. Missouri anticipates showers Tuesday and Wednesday, with variable skies elsewhere. River forecasts suggest light to moderate rises not exceeding about one foot from Peru to Keokuk, then easing toward Louisiana as rainfall subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Saith
Missouri
Seurh
Heinrich Coa
Keokuk
Rem Keokuk
Louisiana
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Car Company
Vist Quincy
South Fabius
Charles Owen Portzline
Hannibal
Lewis Allen Moore
Industry
Sixth
Jefferson Streets
St. Mary Hospital
St. Mary
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Labor
Quinney Eveh Wear Bute
George Stigo
Rupp
Keene Township
Waihaan Godman
Wotine Frato
Bra Lo
Ren P. Ceet
Recorders Office
Mary Postle
William de Postie
Dicky Caddick
E. L Caddick
Fourth Street
Quincy Boys
Sthmaye
Stnee
Warsaw
St Louis
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