Open Shop Plan Emerges in Quincy Trade Group
An open shop declaration by the American Upper Shop association of Quincy outlines principles for industrial, mercantile, and professional interests. It lists firms and individuals joining the plan, names Col. C. D. Center as secretary, and condemns work stoppages while stressing voluntary, peaceful employment and open contracts with limited shop exclusivity. Opposition from organized labor is anticipated, with future policy to be discussed by the Trades and Labor Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ques
Amerean
Cite
Chamberef
Manas
Quincy
Col. C. D. Center
Chamber of Commerce
Pabic
Hasse Phatel
Mernel Phardware
Aimema
Éimyp Faves
Quincey
Trades and Labor Assembly
No Change in Strike at the Excelsior Stove Plant
Officials of a new foundry workers union say there is no change in the strike at the Excelsior Stove Mfg. plant after the discharge of the fireman and engineer. The union held a special meeting at the Labor Temple Wednesday night to discuss the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundry Workers Union
Excelsior Stove Mfg
Labor Temple
Father Scanlan to Talk on Ireland
Rev Edmund Scanlan, assistant priest of St Peter Church, who arrived from Ireland last year, will speak at 3 pm to the Women’s Gath club. A friend of Eamon De Valera, he recently lectured in Springfield and will discuss Ireland’s problems. George Bo Cawthorne will lead the singing before the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Womens Ganth
Edmond Scanlan
St. Peter Catholi Ohurch
Scanlan
United States
Weil UN
Eamon de Valera
Iish
Springfield
Irish Republic
Chamber of Commerce
George Bo Cawthorne
Father Scanlan
Special Training for Men Enlisting in Early War Scheme
A telegram calls for prompt enlistment in a spectral training scheme at Cam Grant for all men. admission requires a record before date 1. Recruits receive one quarter's pay and travel allowances. An increase in allowances was announced by the War Department, with a 83.6 percent rise for first class private and above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Grant
Gems Preparing to Meet Danville
Quincy Gems coach Lenane prepares the club for a clash with Danville this weekend. Practice runs this afternoon and Friday at League Park as the entire squad drills to sharpen form for the away game and first out of town challenge of the season.
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Lenane
Quincy Gems
Danville
League Park
Personal News: Guests from Des Moines and Nurses Exams
Mrs E Carl White expects her parents Mr and Mrs Z W Heston of Des Moines Ienn as guests today. Mrs Belle Itfiman and Miss Phavel Lucas travel to Chievo for state nurse exams. Mr and Mrs Lous Dedert and daughter Miss Mabel Dedert visit Oregon to see relatives. Dale Browe of Barry and MEE attend on St Joseph Me. Wednesday with Mrs Z Hi pee DeMess who underwent an cheap dn St Mery le spatal ors sin toa se fous co oneditier.
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E. Carl White
Z. W. Heston
Des Moines
Ienn
Belle [Itfiman
Phavel Lucas
Chievo
Lous Dedert
Mabel Dedert
Jrand Oreson
Dale Browe
Barry and
Z. Hi.pee DeMess
Objections Hearing Set On City Paying Ordinances
The county court will hear objections to the third and Maine street paying ordinances on May 31. A washout on Nineteenth and Washington street from Tuesday night rains washed away a leg hot e and will need six or eight loads of dirt to fill.
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Washington
Nineteenth
Washington Street
Birth Announced for Merrick Family in Blessing Hospital
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Tony Merrick at Blessing Hospital on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Merrick
North Fifth Street
Blessing Hospital
Monroe County Shows Population Decrease
Census bureau figures for Monroe county Missouri show a population of 16,499, down from 16,? by 1,805 or 9.9 percent. Whig Wants are always at your service.
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Monroe County
Washington
Census Bureau
Missouri
Memorial Day Proclamation by Governor Lowden
Governor Frank O. Lowden proclaims Memorial Day with calls for national unity and patriotism. He urges Illinois citizens to honor veterans, remember World War I sacrifices, and renew devotion to American ideals, emphasizing unity over division and a shared heritage. The proclamation highlights the war’s impact on national spirit and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank
Lowden
Evers
Tllinois
North Dakota G. O. P. In State Convention
The North Dakota G O P adjourned the state convention to resume today to finalize the ticket for the upcoming primaries. Partisan league candidates are discussed amid muffled voices as warmth makes the room uncomfortable.
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North Dakota
Agyeerhy
Ty. Mie I
North Dakota Law Convention
Art Dite
Unders Estate
Presentateon
League
Financiers Push Utility Rate Increases in Illinois
Chicago May 13 Financiers and heads of public service companies urged the state utilities commission to grant higher rates to cover needed improvements. Witnesses James B Forgan Charles G Dawes and Harry A Wheeler argued rate increases are the only way to attract investment as investors prefer other lines and demagogic politics harm efficiency and raise costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Utilities Commission
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
Charles G. Dawes
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Harry A. Wheeler
United States Chamber of Commerce
Dawes
Methodists Name Fourteen Bishops Today
Des Moines May 18 The committee on episcopacy will recommend election of fourteen new bishops and seven new episcopal residences to the Methodist Episcopal conference today. Six of the new bishops will serve foreign fields and one new residence will be Indianapolis with several others abroad. The move aims to strengthen foreign work and fill vacancies created by death and retirement since the 1918 conference.
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Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Committee On Episcopacy
Indianapolis
United States
Mesxiva City
Fou Chow
Calcutta
Sirynapure
Parr
Copenhagen
Reed Denies Reports On Lusitania Speech
Washington May 15 Somater Reomd has told newspapers a statement about a Lusitania speech attributed to Col Angie Murles of Sto Lewis. Reed denied the claim calling it false and contrary to every feeling. The statement mentioned Postmaster Selph and Speed Mosby of Jeff.
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Washington
Somater Reomd
Colangie Murles
Sto Lewis
Jonyerm Joeman
Reed
Curleel
Selph
Speed Mosby
Senator Recalls Lusitania Sinking Remarks in 1916 Campaign
A letter from Jefferson City to Curlee demanded the time and place of a statement attributed to Curlee, who reportedly declined to answer. The Senator asserted he denounced the Lusitania sinking in more than 100 speeches, noting the atrocity in nearly every campaign speech of 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Féerson City
Curlee
Washington
Lusitania
Railroad Shops Close in Springfield and Jacksonville
Springfield Illinois May 13 Shops of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad at Springfield and Jacksonville were ordered closed Monday by W C Hurst general manager affecting 100 men at Jacksonville and 70 in Springfield The road cites its financial condition as the reason for the shutdown It is not clear if the closure is temporary or permanent The order gives five days notice to fulfill an agreement between employees and the company gainen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Chicago, Peoria
St. Louis
Carranza and aides withstand rebel attacks near San Marcoss
A May report from Vera Cruz says President Caranza and aides led a barge front against rebel forces near the village of San Marcial as eight hours of fighting wore on. Reinforcements including two batteries of artillery were ordered to San Marcos by rebel leaders.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Caranza
San Miarrcel
San Marcos
Shipping Board Case Evidence Kept Secret
New York on May date a Shipping Board case was discussed in a late executive session of a congressional committee probing the United States Shipping Board and government shipper activity. Representative Joseph Wa chaired the session held at the committee offices. details remain confidential per Justice Department request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
New York
Joseph Wa
Federal Grand Jury
United States Shipping Board
Envermeney Heet Corporation
Departmres Justiee
General Macready Proposes Plan for Ireland
London reports General Macready the military commander claims a new plan for Ireland. Parliament announces the plan has cabinet approval and is to be implemented. The government leaders released no further details in the statement.
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General Macready
Ireland
London
Fenerud
Nevil Macready
Nihtary
Trelignad
Trefamd
Pease of Commons
Murder of Two Policemen Sparks Police and Military Coordination
In Cork last evening debates arose over whether General Macready had organized joint police and military action. Mr. Bonar Law stated the military commander had already taken the most important steps to coordinate forces.
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Cork
Macready
Bonar Law
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Siender
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Nelsons
N. 5Th St
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