Front Street Line Imperiled by City Council Vote
Quincy Street Railway faces likely denial to tear up Front street tracks as city committees debate abandoning sections from Third and Broadway to Front and Maine Streets. Opponents urge preserving rails while offering limited removals on Third Street amid paving cost concerns.
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Front Street
Quincy Street Railway Company
O'Brien
Third Street
Bring
Oak Etreets
Browdway
Broadus
Maine Street
Aldrmaan
George Klein
Ecemnei
Elias Peo
Rome
Tod
Elvis
Amd
Ds Het
Ile
Adminders
Price
Brent Street
Aldeathan Gwen
Gwen
Supt
Martin
Street Railway Company
Comiysany
Martius
Quote snippets from Abe Martin and Ike Lark on attire and humor
Abe Martin quotes Pinky Kerr bragging about hitting a home run while playing a snare drum on a circus wagon corner. Ike Lark complains that overalls slip off a silk shirt. Both lines reflect humorous local chatter about clothing and showmanship.
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Pinky Kerr
Ike Lark
Father Begs for Son to Write if He Is In Quincy
A distressed Chicago father,B Bass, appeals to Mayor P J O'Brien for news of his son Michael Bass 26 who disappeared in 1911. Bass believes Michael may be in Quincy and asks authorities or any local residents to locate him and relay his plea: write to mee before it is too late.
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Micheal
Quincy
P. J. O'Brien
B. Bass
Chicago
Michael Bass
O'Brien
Toronto
Canada
Street car track plan and Maine Street relaying decision
An electrical rail project outlines two options for relaying tracks on Spring Third Oak and Maine. A 2200 foot double track needs would leave 2000 feet for Maine Street relaying from Eighth to Twelfth. Delivery constraints and supplier limits affect timelines, forcing a choice between relaying CT & QQ depot and Main from Eighth to Powell or completing the Pyeent street work on Marine.
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Maine Street
Eeighth
Tweelfth
Pips Sress
Ito
CT & QQ
Maing
Enghith
Powelfih
Marine
Drainage Details For Two Districts Being Worked Out
Unclear OCR text discusses drainage plans for two districts Lima Lake Tevetated and Hhant Drainage ocdistrit. Mentions a session in Aturay J 4 Toofteahrang with last two saw discussing the juan for joint drainage. Seems to describe formal steps to proceed with merged details and notes about a meeting.
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Lima
Aturay
Hall
Parade To Be Feature Of The Plumb Meeting
Parade plans for a Plumb meeting feature a downtown demonstration in Guanesc on May with originator Glenn Pia of rail road ownership expected to attend. Labor groups and city bodies will be requested to participate as the parade proceeds from Fifth Street to Sapareh through the downtown area.
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Guanesc
Glenn Pia
Wieder
Adams County Trucks to Aid Springfield Road Work
Ward 6 receipt by County Superintendent Lo L Rover indicates Adams County road fleet is ready for delivery from Springfield. State road committee discussed transport to Springfield and convoy to County. five two ten Nash Quads and one ten light aviation truck expected to join in a few days for county roads.
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Lo L. Rover
Adams
Springfield
State Old Road Committee
Oumey
Bonus plan success at Circleville Ohio paper mill
The bonus plan tied to a new wage scale reportedly benefits American Strawboard Co employees in Circleville Ohio. Bronc Shaw says last month about 2800 dollars were distributed as bonuses among workers, with funds allocated alongside machine operation costs. plan retested by former employees.
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Ohio
American Strawboard Company
Circlevide
Bronk Shaw
Deaths and Funerals John Pillimore of Mangoe Street
John Pillimore aged about one year passed away at his home on Mangoe Street after a brief illness. He was born in Canada and had lived in Quincy for several years. He worked at the Miller Carriage and Wagen company plant. Survived by two children, Everett and Pauline. The body was taken to August Stromen undertaking rooms for later funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pillimore
Mangoe Street
Canada
Quincey
Miler Carriage and Wagen Company
Everett, Nee Heovears
Pauline
August Stromen
Probate court notices and estate bond reports mixed
In probate matters Christine M. Lepper posts a 204 bond in Doris Sunderman’s estate. Minnie Westhold as administratrix of Prank Westhold’s estate reports receipts with Wilhelmina Westhold set to receive over 820,000. A. Tiutdsach administrator for Walter Thwartian’s estate files a bond report naming Rebecca Dindenbauer’s estate as beneficiary. receipts show various amounts for Otte Toot, Sidney Bagdenbauer, and others.
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Christine M. Lepper
Doris Sunderman
Minnie Westhold
Prank al Westhold
Sog Tog
Wilhelmina Westhold
A. Tiutdsach
Wadter EL Thawtian
Schnes Dandenbader
Rebecca Dindenbauer
Bagdenbauer
Mississippi Flood Reaches Stage Again Near Quincy
The Mississippi River at Quincy climbs to 14 feet with small rise in Des Moines and upper Mississippi. Forecasts show gradual increases from Muscatine to Keokuk with a crest likely near Keokuk and Warsaw by Friday. Rainfall totals around Quincy are low, but Des Moines basin and nearby areas see rapid rises. levees remain intact with no serious damage expected.
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Mississippi
Quincy
Des Moines
Muscatine
Keokuk
Warsaw
Fabius
Upper
Here
Tracw
Nine Decrees For Divorce Signed In Circuit Court
Judge Albert Akers signed nine divorce decrees in the circuit court Thursday morning adjourning the March term sine die. Desertion dominated the cases with wives alleging husbands left them and two children, while custody and name restorations appeared in several filings.
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Albert Akers
Akers
Pram
Amn Beduhan
Freddy
Aarold
Gare Dt
Edith
Po Bernnett
Ralph Bo Bermnett
Scripther Qweas
Deride Cothneswerth
Kathryn L. Lehmann Ois
Tulander
Frank A. Lehrmann
John Alj Welsch
Pansy EL W. Welsch
Joseph Wagsgener
Katehdais L
Gaesney
Riley Po Geeney
Minnie Pies
Jorey
Ars
Damages Awarded in Lorain Village Street Case
Mrs. Jesse O'Daniels vs. the village of Lorain ended with a verdict of 1600 damages and benefits. The village sought to open Broad street through the O'Daniels property, claiming $500 benefit to the land. witnesses and extensive argument followed. Judge S A Hubbard represented the village with counsel William Hartzell of Carthage and Georgy Gosert of Quineyv, Miss Danteis.
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Jesse O'Daniels
Loraine
O'Daniels
S.A. Hubbard
William Hartzell
Carthage
Georgy Gosert
Quineyv
Danteis
Telephone rates not to be advanced soon
Public notice states Central Union Telephone seeks a rate increase. The state utility commission will hear objections at the designated time, with subscribers invited to present concerns. The notice clarifies the proposed change and timing as required by law.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Stores Set Summer Hours by Quine Merchants
The Quines Retail Merchants Association announced summer closing times to take effect June 11. Weekday closings move to 6 p.m from 8 p.m and Saturday closings to 8:30 p.m from 10 p.m.
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Quines
Associati Nn
Quincy
Papermakers' Organizer Leaves Quincy for Ile
Ro Nellegar, national representative of the papermakers unions, has left Quincy after attempting to settle disputes between papermakers and employers. The strike began in February when AQ walked out, with ongoing tensions at the Jiang plant and Weis Paper mill.
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Ro Nellegar
Quincy
Amercue
Jiang Plant
Weis
Street Car Wage Talks End In Labor Temple Briefing
Street car men and company officials met overnight in the Labor Temple to decide on the wage offer. A final decision was not released, with a further conference with company officers anticipated. Previous months of negotiation included arbritration attempts and a tentative offer of 40 44 and 40 cents, which was rejected. If a settlement fails, a strike is feared. Also reported, Dutch Lillard paid 93.85 to cover a bounced check and fines after his arrest.
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Labor Temple
Dace
F E. E. Wolfe
Car Men’s
Unien
Street Railway Company
Street Car Men’s Union
W. A. Martin
HW. E.chubbuck
Chubbuck
Lillard
Few Cases Set for May Grand Jury in Circuit Court
Only seven cases are docketed for the May term grand jury as per State's Attorney Roy Adair. William Elliott faces a serious case for a fatal shooting of Steven G. Lawless of Liberty. James Sparrow and Roy Sparrow are charged with grand larceny for stealing two pigs. Barney Kine stands accused of charging excessive interest on a loan through Klein bank. Charles Bentley flutehis n faces statutory reported incident allegations. James Reddick faces an incident with intent to injure Mrs Dare McClean. Henry Kaelber, accused of resisting an officer, may see an indictment. Ed Keller, alleged buyer of stolen property tied to brass fixtures thefts from Masonic Temple and Y.M.M.I.A., appears Wednesday.
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Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Roy Adair
William Elliott
Elliott
Steven G. Lawless
Liberty
James Sparrow
Roy Sparrow
Justice Court
Barney Kine
Klein Bank
Adair
Hemny
Ed Keller
Masonic Temple
Y. MM. Ia. A
C S Campaign Is Last Another Week
Community Service headquarters plans a year long subscription drive for every city resident despite rain slowing activity. Campaign to continue next week with workers delivering receipts and credit for donations. New aims include home dramatics recreation and a playground conference with national aid and visit by Hiars Allen from New York.
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Community Service
Community Services
National
Cty
Hiars Allen
Frrom
New York
Registrations Open for Quincy Playground Institute
R P Meiung, secretary of Quincy Community Service, urges registrations by mail, telephony, or in person for a playground institute in Quincy the week of May 4. John Martin of National Community Service will conduct free classes on playground work and supervision for Quincy men and women, with two sessions daily to accommodate teachers. Registrations at 232 North Fifth Street.
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R. PL Meiung
Quincy Community Service
Mai
Quincy
John Martin
National Community Service
North Fifth Street
Quincy Man Survives Creek Flood as Car Is Carried Away
A Barry area creek flood swept away a Goodyear employee's coupe and papers last Tuesday evening. The driver, Mr. Snyder, escaped injury after crossing the Wike Hollow branch, watched the car drift about forty yards, and was aided by bystander Lee Cunningham who pulled him from danger. The car lodged in an eddy and was recovered half an hour later. officials plan a bridge to prevent future incidents.
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Barry
Wike Hollow
Cafe
Lee
Mel Speder
Snyder
Stranger Arrested For Confidence Game
Frank Pace a well dressed young man was arrested Thursday after a detective spotted him aboard a tram near Burhuetun. Pace charged with a confidence game after attempting to pass a $20 bill for a meal and returning the extra money after a tense exchange. He showed a large amount of cash and claimed to be involved in a vehicle transfer business in Kansas and now purchasing second hand autos. He is linked to reports of passing bad checks in Keokuk Iowa and earlier Wednesday attempts to cash checks here. He was taken to police headquarters.
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Frank Pace
Tia Berd
Burhuetun
Ele
Polo
Memoury
Tostard
Keokuk
Kansas
Arrested for Trespass and Dismissed
Walter Carter was arrested Thursday morning on a trespassing charge but the State's Attorney Roy Adair said the case was dismissed after it emerged Carter had a right to be on the property. The matter moved from Court of Justice Reardon to Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney on venue, then dismissed.
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Walter Carter
Roy Adair
Carter
Court of Justice
Reardon
Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
Adair
Heard and Seen Mayer OBrien needs a child candidate
A notice requests a baby between one week and three months old to be placed with Mayer OBrien. Applicants must be living in Besrdstasen and respond by a specified date. The ad mentions care needs and a preference for a quiet home with parental support.
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Mayer O'Brien
Tibet
Pulse of Quincy News Missed in OCR Snippet
Fragmentary OCR text from Quincy area report shows garbled phrases and missing context. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or events are readable to define a full news item or outcome.
Eight Drownings In Nebraska Cloudburst Revealed
In Hemingford Nebraska a cloudburst caused drownings as eight people were swept away. Local authorities report the fatalities and promise full investigation while residents brace for flood cleanup and safety warnings.
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Nebraska
Hope to Enter New Clubhouse by Thanksgiving
Prospect for a new county club clubhouse progresses with reports from leaders on improvements. President Henry L Whipple promises the club will move to the corner of Twente and State by Thanksgiving. Landscape planting, new course plans, and building work cited as advancing amid financial pledges from old and new members.
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Henry Bo Whipple
Orner
Twente
Patidber
Lancaster
Jiaroing
Pouhis
St. Tovass
Simdso
Chicawa
Eardner
Wweet
Is2o
Henry L. Whipple
Hilman
Lancaster Thomas Burrows
T. Edgar Musselman
L. P. Bonfeey
Bao Freon
Marriage Licenses in Davenport and Nearby Areas
Thomas Miller twenty one from Durham Missouri and Miss Nena Barr from Marwear are listed with marriage license records. Merle D DPlaurer twenty two of Payson and Miss Helen Hjollembeak twenty one of Pay- Sr are noted alongside state legal Davenport. W Horn and Miss Plana Beil Jacobs are recorded as legal Davenport residents with associated spouses.
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Thomas Miller
Durham
Nena Barr
Marwear
Merle D Dplaurer
Payson
Helen Hjollembeak
Pay- Sr
Oqtromar W. Horn
Legal
Davenport
Plana Beil
Jacobs
The Weather vs Ub The Rover is Riser Stuce
A weather note uses the odd phrase The Weather versus Ub The Rover is Riser Stuce, a fragmented line likely from an OCR page. Readable portions indicate a weather or column snippet with unclear attribution and no clear event or forecast.
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Front ST
Abe Martin
Adams County
John Fillmore
PL EL Poster
Joliet Street Railway Company
Georges Schmitt
Quincey Trades and Bor Assembly
Geree Oom
Puta
Uberrase
C. S
Quincy Whig
Whig
Whig By Mail
Daily Mail
Iinois
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Quincy Man
Creek
Car
Hemingford
Country Club
Marrie L
Frank W. Rumemeniend
Ty Willant
Peart
Soo
Wilhire
Keyes
Loeeal
Thes
Rover
Reet
Chert
Cieet Ikeokukoo
Pyrtuista Amboo
Baruis
Meekuk
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