Board of Engineers to Inspect Camp Site in Quincy Next Week
The United States engineers about to inspect Illinois camp sites will visit Quincy next week after signaling from Col. E A Root that the board cannot visit this week. The committee learned Rock Island had the itinerary and awaits final dates while noting no satisfactory Quincy site has been found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
United States Engineers
Illinois
Quincy
Levi
W. Emery Lancaster
Chicago
Rock Island
Col. E. A. Root
Red Cross Society Seeks More Quincy Members
The Quincy chapter urges that at least one member per family join the Red Cross. Membership is $1 yearly, $2 for the magazine, with higher options available. The group aims for 5000 members to match other Illinois cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
The
Red Cross
Ilinois
Red Cross Magazine
Ten Machines Sew for Cheerful Hospital Supplies
In the Cheerful home gymnasium ten sewing machines work to make hospital supplies for the chapter. The women wait for Mrs. E. J. Parker to return hoping she will offer fresh ideas to aid their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Parker
Postal Department Begins Four Year Housecleaning
The Postal Department initiates a national cleanup in which general files are destroyed. On Thursday John Carroll gathered baskets of Taoner order stubs slated for destruction as part of the purge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
John Carroll
DEDICATION OF BENJAMIN LODGE ROOM JUNE 6
The new hall of Benjamin lodge No 207 A F and A M of Camp Point will be dedicated Wednesday June 6 in the Fraternity temple. Dr Ralph H Wheeler M W grand master will conduct ceremonies with many grand lodge officers present. A lunch and dinner are planned with a 8 00 p m address and songs by the Quincy Masonic Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lodge
A. F
A. M
Camp Point
Ralph H. Wheeler
M. W
Grand Lodge
Christian Church
Quincy Masonic Glee Club
Two Pension Claims Considered by Fire Men’s Board
The Firemen’s Pension fund board heard two pension claims on Thursday. James O’Brien’s claim was deferred to allow the new corporation counsel to review state law after an old injury from a chemical explosion. August Moshage seeks a pension for twenty years of service as a fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemens’ Pension Fund
James O'Brien
New Corporation Council
August Moshage
Henry Geise Surprise Birthday Supper at Majestic Cafe
Henry Geise, age 49, celebrated a surprise birthday supper at the Majestic cafe organized by his wife. Four guests joined the couple for a multi course meal with an ice cream automobile and a cake topped by 49 candies. the table was decorated with pinks. Present were Misses Kendall Crell Montague and Mr. Robertson along with Mr. and Mrs. Geise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Geise
Majestic Cafe
Kendall, Crell
Montague
Mr. Robertson
Mrs. Geise
Burglary Plea and Jail Review Reported by Court
Parker pleaded guilty to burglary and, after withdrawing a prior not guilty plea, was fined one dollar and sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Akers. Jackson withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty, receiving an indefinite sentence in Chester penitentiary. The jury inspected the county jail and found sanitary conditions and prisoner treatment proper and humane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Parker
Akers
Louis Jackson
Chester
Boswell Returns From Chicago Hearings On Rail Rates
I. B. Boswell, commissioner of the Quincy Freight Bureau, returns from Chicago where he attended hearings before the Illinois state public utilities commission and the western classification. Shippers from the state were present to press a 15 percent rate increase request. Boswell represented them and argued that with the rise, other claims should be withdrawn. Final hearings on interstate traffic rates begin June 7 and close June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Boswell
Quincey Freight Bureau
Chicago
Ilinois State Public Utilities Commission
Western Classification
Boswell
State Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Zinsmaster elected president of Trans Mississipp i Master Bakers
M Zinsmaster of Des Moines Iowa was elected president of the Trans Mississipp i Master Bakers association at the closing session of the convention in Kansas City Missouri. Burtington Iowa was chosen as next year's convention city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Blame Carelessness for Fire Increase
A New York report to the National Board of Underwriters cites total fire losses of 214 million dollars last year up from 170 million. Loss per capita rose from 171 to 210 dollars. The surge is attributed to American carelessness and the growth of munitions manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Board of Underwriters
Livestock Board Orders Audit of Books
The board of livestock commissioners suspends secretary Charles A. Lowrey for 30 days. An audit of the books is ordered and must not antedate the administration of R. J. Shanley, who led the board for much of the Dunne administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Board of Livestock Commissioners
Charles A. Lowrey
R. J. Shanley
Shanley
Dunne
Emperor summons former premier in Budapest dispatch
Budapest dispatch reports the Emperor has summoned Counts Apponyi and Andrassy to an audience in Amsterdam via London. Hungarian papers claim the Tisza cabinet resignation marks a victory for modern democratic ideas, criticizing Count Tisza for not fully embracing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Budapest
Apponyi
Andrassy
Tisza
Count Tisza
Boy Scouts Plan National Liberty Loan Campaign
President Wilson urges a national campaign by the Boy Scouts to float the liberty loan. Designated liberty loan days July 10 12 18 and 14 require every scout to persuade friends to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Campaign Plan For Chaddock School Endowment
The executive committee of the Chaddock school met with a conference education board committee and district superintendents to authorize presenting the school’s case to every church annually. The plan sets a $250 000 five year goal for endowment building and sustentation, to be read at the annual conference. Bishops and college leaders attended including Bishop Thomas Nicholson and President Kemp of Illinois Wesleyan, along with several district superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaddock School
Board of Education
Illinois Methodist Conference
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
Hotel Newcomb
Nicholson
Kemp
Ilinois Wesleyan College
Bloomington
J. C. Nate
Conference Board of Education
Champaign
Mr. Burns
First Methodist Church
A. C. Adams
Barry
Shipp
Pierson
Springfield
Flanigan
Quincy
McCarty
Jacksonville
English
Decatur
Ad Club Committees for St Louis Convention Announced
The Ad Club names committees and leaders for the St Louis convention trip. Key roles include Executive W A Jackson and R E Hackman, Signs W E Smith, Costumes R E Hackman, Decorating Ernst Fernandez, Amusement Arthur Pfeiffer, Hotel Arthur Pfeiffer, Parade HQ John Korn, Publicity Loren C Cox, Delegates info W A Jackson, Treasury Harvey Riggs, Baggage Peter Pinkelman, Grand marshal Mrs J E Gross, Section captains across six sections with names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Club
St. Louis
W. A. Jackson
R. E. Hackman
Frank Lusk
W. E. Smith
Mr. Cargill
Ernst Fernandez
Arthur Pfeiffer
Chas
Adelpohl
W. F. Gibbs
John Korn
L. A. Morest
Loren C. Cox
W. F. Thompson
Chas. Adhelpohl
Clare Irwin
A. O. Lindsay
Ray Oakley
John Wheeler
Treasury and Finance
Harvey Riggs
Peter Pinkelman
W. E
Train doctors for service in Arky
Washington May 25. New army medical schools will be established at Fort Riley Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Oglethorpe and possibly Leon Springs for training thousands of doctors needed as war armies mobilize. Official statement says 5 000 are needed now and 10 000 more by year end. Each camp will hold 600 doctors during training and the three sites in Kansas Georgia and Indiana will be ready June 1. Doctors must then train 50 000 enlisted men in hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Fort Oglethorpe
Leon Springs
Tex
Kansas
Georgia
Indiana
Bowie Lumber Town Wiped Out by Fast Fire
Thibodaux Louisiana May 25 Bowie a lumber town near here was nearly destroyed by a fire that started in the Bowie Lumber plant and spread through the residence section aided by strong winds. Estimated property loss is 1 million dollars. An employee of the lumber company died from burns. About 20 million feet of lumber and a saw mill were destroyed. One hundred dwellings housing about a thousand inhabitants were razed. The homeless are being sheltered in Thibodaux and Lockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thibodaux
Bowie
Bowie Lumber Company
Lockport
Woman's Body Found in Creek Near Mobile
A woman identified as Mrs. R. C. Hess of Jacksonville Florida was found dead with a cut throat in Chicksabogue Creek near Mobile. Identification came from a hotel clerk who said Hess left with an unknown man after a quarrel. The coroner ruled murder and police seek a Negro chauffeur who drove them away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Chicksabogue Creek
Here
R. C. Hess
Jacksonville
Fla
Herman Billik Dies After long legal saga in Vizal case
Chicago report says Herman Billit died in county hospital after a career marked by a death sentence for poisoning five Vizal family members, later commuted to life imprisonment and ultimately pardoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Billik
Chicago
Herman Billit
Vizal
I O O F Marblehead and Rebekah Camp Point Win Banners
Grand Master Otis Arnold announces banners will be presented to Marblehead lodge and Camp Point Rebekah unit for leading new members in the year ending April 1. He received a gold pencil from a Chicago Rebekah lodge during a district convention in Chicago last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Arnold
Illinois
Clayton Lodge
Rebekahs
Ursa
Marblehead
Rebekah
Camp Point
Hotel Clerk Arrested For Delinquency Connection
Robert W. Martin a clerk at the Planter's hotel at Third and Hampshire streets was arrested Thursday afternoon for contributing to the delinquency of Mary Arbner He posted bond to appear before Judge McCarl on Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Martin
Planter's Hotel
Third
Hampshire Streets
Mary Arbner
McCarl
Murray Case Next Week Indicted Burglary Defendant Pleads Not Guilty
Benie Murray was indicted for burglary by a grand jury and held on $1000 bail. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and his case will come up next week unless he changes his plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Bennie Murray
Indictment Returned in Chester Coleman Murder Case
Lee Cottrell colored was indicted by the grand jury on a murder charge for shooting Chester Coleman colored on April 15 during a quarrel over a crap game. Edward Allen, attorney, represents the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottrell
Lee Cottrell
Chester Coleman
Coleman
Edward Allen
State Health Officer Confirms Polio Case in Quincy
DrNel son of Springfield, a state board member, visited Quincy on Thursday to confirm poliomyelitis in Aubrey Kenney of 1225 South Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Springfield
State Board of Health
Quincy
Little Aubrey Kenney
South Sixth Street
Bennett Not Held as No True Bill Returned
Bennett not held after grand jury declined to indict for wife abandonment. He had eloped to Kansas City with a young woman last winter or spring and was arrested there before being returned to Quincy. Offer Examination noted civil service exam for an assistant in marketing at grade 1 with salary 1800 to 2400 yearly, open to men, on June 5 in Quincy. End is near reports on Susie S. Dunn after a stroke, and the Highland Park pool being filled for the first time by city action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Highland Park
Wheelocks Plan Rock Island Visit This Week
Mr and Mrs John Wheelock left Thursday morning by automobile for Rock Island. Mr Wheelock expects to complete the trip in one day and the couple will visit Mrs Wheelock's parents there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
John Wheelock
Falls Into Fire While Delirious
Edward Volmer of 627 Jackson street escaped from his home twice while feverish and delirious. He wandered to the Menke lime kilns at Eighth street, fell into a fire and was badly burned. He is at St. Mary’s hospital with grave injuries and likely fatal prognosis amid pneumonia and exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Edward Volmer
St. Mary’s Hospital
Volmer
Quincy
Menke
Eighth Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Pike County Banks Subscribe 200000 to Liberty Loan
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce dated May 22 1917 reports that 15 of 18 Pike County banks met May 21 and formed an organization to support the Liberty Loan with a total subscription of 200000. Banks contributed by institution with several named amounts. three banks were not represented or refused to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Liberty Loan
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsfield
Quincy
R. T. Hicks
First National Bank
First National
Farmers’ State
Exchange of
Chambersburg
Illinois Valley
Griggsville National
Griggsville
Farmers of
E. T. Strubinger
el Dara
Exchange of Milton
Bank of New Canton
Manier Bank of Rockport
Bank of Pleasant Hill
Citizens
Nebo
Manier State of Nebo
Bank of Pearl
Minier
Perry State Bank
T. Graham
Personal Greetings From Relatives In Warsaw Area
Miss Eleanor Naumann of 1256 Kentucky Street is the guest of relatives in Warsaw. Mrs. J. L. Weiler, formerly of Tioga, Hancock County, now of Corsicana Texas, visits Mr. and Mrs. James McKinnay on Eighth and Spruce. She also visits her mother Mrs. Laniel Perrick and brother Perry Perrick of West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Naumann
Kentucky Street
Warsaw
J. L. Weiler
Tioga
Hancock County
Corsicana
Tex
James McKinnay
Eighth
Spruce Streets
Laniel Perrick
Perry Perrick
West Point
Probate notes in county court report estate receipts
In the estate of William T. Dunlop Agnes Dunlop administratrix reports a total of 1157.86 received and paid out. In the estate of Ellen Reager Stephen D. Shipe administrator reports a total of 1151.55 collected and distributed by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Dunlop
Agnes Dunlop
Ellen Reager
Stephen D. Shipe
Ben
Sontay Sunk En Route To Saloniki With 344 Aboard
Paris report confirms the French liner Sontay bound for Marseilles from Saloniki torpedoed April 16. Forty five lives lost as the 7247 ton vessel sinks quickly in heavy seas. Captain Mages perished with the ship while most passengers were saved by swift lifeboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sontay
Marseilles
Saloniki
Mages
Second Blue Sunday Promised in Iowa
Des Moines reports that despite recent acquittals the Iowa blue laws will be enforced next Sunday. Attorney General Haynes said municipal rulings allowing Sunday baseball and movies do not stop statewide enforcement and he is sending letters to county attorneys with instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Haynes
Army Y Tent Erected At Camp Parker In Quincy
The 30 by 60 foot army Y tent sent by the state Y authorities has been raised on Camp Parker west of the soldiers quarters. Groundwork begins with lumber delivery this morning to build chairs tables and a platform. Glen D. Tombaugh of Springfield arrives to assist, with Hunter Rogers learning the operations ahead of Saturday opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
State Army
Parker
George Cawthorne
Glen D. Tombaugh
Springfield
Focal
Hunter Rogers
Soldiers and recruits figure in Hannibal area notes
N L Howard resigns to fight for the United States likely heading to France. Christie Cotton rises to censor of Philippine news stories. Three men join the navy including Cate and Roush. A torpedo display comes to town for the recruiting station. Army calls bring Ingram into engineering corps, high school drill plans grow, letters from soldiers describe army life, and Pape and Loos mill workers raise a large U S flag on the East Broadway roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape and Loos
East Broadway
U.S
International Products formed to boost South American trade
New York May 25 The International Products company with a capital of 5 million dollars has been formed to engage in the South American cattle and leather business in conjunction with the American International corporation. Officers include Charles E. Perkins president and German P. Suleberger vice president and general manager. Directors noted are J Ogden Armour George J Baldwin Edward J Berwind Percival Farquahar Philip T Henry Thomas W Streeter Minor C Keith Frank W Lyman and Theodore N Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Products Company
American International Corporation
America
Charles E. Perkins
William M. Baldwin
German P. Suleberger
Joseph E. Stevens
L. Nicholas Crowe
J. Ogden Armour
George J. Baldwin
Edward J. Berwind
Percival Farquahar
Philip T. Henry
Thomas W. Streeter
Minor C. Keith
Frank W. Lyman
Theodore N. Vail
Swedish relief ship sunk after port hold
A Swedish ship engaged in Belgian relief work was sunk on May 18 despite holding a German permit to sail. An officer of the Norwegian steamer Vibran, which arrived at Haugesund, Norway, says Tidens Tegn's correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christianta
London
Relief Commission
Vibran
Haugesund
Norway
Tidens Tegn
Austrian Front News Says Fronts Hold In Isonzo Battle
Vienna dispatch reports on May 23 that in the Isonzo fight along a forty kilometer front the enemy gained ground only in the Jamiahom sector where Austrians withdrew a kilometer. Elsewhere Austrian forces held positions and continued a violent struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
London
Isonza
Jamiahom
Law for Bone Dry Army Bars Liquor Sales to Uniformed Personnel
Washington dispatch explains a new prohibition in the conscription act making it illegal to sell or supply alcohol to any officer or enlisted man in uniform. Penalty tops $1,000 fine or up to twelve months in prison, or both. applies to guards and those in federal service as part of a broader drive to curb temptations near military camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Washington
Congress
Senate
Conference Committee
United States
Army
Secretary of War
Plymouth man seeks sheep shearers for 300 head
Berry Man love of Plymouth Illinois advertises for sheep shearers with no applicants so far. He asks The Whig to help locate labor to shear his flock of 300 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Manlove
Plymouth
Ill
Whig
Weather outlook for Midwest states Friday and Saturday
Illinois expects a fair start in the north with increasing clouds and possible showers in the south Friday, cooler in extreme northeast. Saturday brings showers and cooler conditions. Missouri shows showers Friday and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Iowa partly cloudy in the east and increasing clouds with showers and cooler west on Friday, followed by Saturday showers and cooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
Rapid Cedar River Rise Forecast Signal Heavy Rain
Flood watch notes a rapid river rise in Cedar and Town river valleys as rainfall yields about 10 feet higher levels in Hannibal and Louisiana. The Cedar area expected to crest within roughly 38 hours, threatening downstream areas and local infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Town
Hannibal
Louisiana
Changs
Fee
St. Paul
Davenport
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RED Cross Society
Camp Point Fraternity Temple
Firmen
L. B. Boswell
Bakers
Coral Plum
Morgantown
Livestock Board
BOY Scouts
Chaddock
Methodist
Arky
War Department
J. G. Rankin
Maine Street
Presbyterian Church
Gots
Ella Caldwell
Lima
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
Will Crooks Smith
Mr. Bingaman
Cawthorne
Mr. Smith
Clayton Hoisington
William Oakley
Robert Gibbons
George Wilson
Emma McLain
Bertha Bowne
John Wall
Anna Brown
Susie S. Dunn
Quincy Ad Club
F. E. Lusk
Lambert Lodge
Masonic Temple
William Sprague
Blue Lodges
Bodley
William Bunte
Herman Lodge
John W. Hart
Quincy Lodge
N. L. Howard
Burlington
France
Christie Cotton
Shelbina
Harvey A. Fry
R. H. Christie
Laura Christie
Navy
William T. Cate
Chestnut Street
Leslie Lee Roush
Dallas City
Carl Albert Wilson
Joseph Sivney
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher
James M. Ingram
Engineering Corps
Princess Theater
Moellering
Eldon Clutch
Edward Clutch
Broadway
Cavalry
el Paso
Texas
Law
Department of Justice
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