Despondent Soldier Tries Acid Attack Near Oswalds Saloon
W H Armencrout, 70, grieving his wife’s death, attempted suicide by muratic acid in the rear of Oswalds Saloon at Fifth and Oak streets. He was found frothing at the mouth, revived, and taken to Home Hospital. This marks his third attempt since arriving in Quincy from Nebo, Illinois last week. He rented a room behind the saloon and reportedly obtained the poison from a hospital ward at the Soldiers Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
Fifth
Oak Streets
W. H. Armencrout
Andy
Armencrout
John Glahn
D.blatkwood
Armencroute
Quincy
Nebo
Armenerdut
Sudden Death of Bernard Liesen
Bernard Liesen died suddenly late Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Mattie Mercer, 417 South Ninth street, from heart trouble. He served as deputy tax assessor and collector for five years. An inquest convened by Coroner Mike Haley found death due to heart trouble. Born January 12, 1857 in Quincy, he was 58 and lived his whole life in the city. He is survived by a niece Emma Mueller, a nephew Frank Schneider, and several cousins. He was a devout member of St. Boniface church and attended services last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Liesen
Mattie Mercer
South Ninth Street
Liesen
Mike. Haley
Pfeiffer
Quincy
Emma Mueller
Frank Schneider
St. Boniface Church
School Board Holds Executive Session On Personnel Matters
The board of education met in the Musselman building to consider salaries for teachers principals and other school staff but no details were released. A regular meeting is planned for Thursday with a possible special session to appoint teachers and related personnel.
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Board of Education
Musselman
Seventeenth O'Farrells Opening Dance At Highland Park
Quincy reports the seventeenth annual O Farrell brothers dancing school opening tonight at Highland park pavilion with over 1000 expected. Admission is invitation only and interior redecorating has enhanced the hall. Also notes on June 10 declamatory contest with six finalists and a $10 prize, Wabash reinstates pole tail train at 10 20 p m, funeral of Prof McKenna at Cathedral of St John, clergy Rev Cone. excursion by Retail Clerks union postponed to August 3 due to rain and tickets valid for the new date.
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O'Farrells
O'Farrell Brothers Dancing School
Highland Park Pavilion
Highland Dancing Pavilion
High Snoo
Margaret Wistcet
William Stots Ison
Alice Fry
Enid Treland
Florence Wand
Elmo
Schnellbacher
Wabash
Wabash Railway
Buffalo
Quincy Ang
Hannibal
Bluff City
Kansas City
Quincy
McKenna
Llew
Lyn B. McKenna
Dean Cone
Woodland Cemetery
Retail Clerks’ Union
W. W
Officials on inspection tour by C B & Q railway
A five coach special train carrying C B & Q officials and staff toured from Burlington Iowa through Quincy to St Louis yesterday. The delegation included President Hale Holden First Vice President Claude Burnham in charge of transportation Vice President Harry Byram General Manager E P Bracken Assistant General Manager E B Allen and Missouri line superintendent F H Ustick. It left Chicago Wednesday and is visiting line facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bs & Q
Quincy
Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
Hale. Holden
Claude, G. Burnham
See
Revival Attendees Defy Rain at First Baptist Meetings
Crowds brave rain to attend revival at First Baptist Church led by Evangelist Carter and Tate. Rev Hale greeted a lively congregation as the speaker drew three points on salvation, neglect, and escape. Baptismal services planned tonight and the sermon title My spirit shall not always strive with men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Carter
Tate
Hale
Expressions of Confidence in President Wilson Vote
EAST ST LOUIS IL May 27 Expressions of confidence in President Wilson were voted by the Illinois Ellis whose annual convention here closed tonight Dr Myron T Snell of Litchfield was elected president of the state association and Danville was chosen as the next convention city Other officers elected were Garret Daly of Canton vice president James A Finlin secretary W We Arnold of Robinson treasurer
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ST. Louis
Wilson
Illinois Ellis
Myron T. Snell
Litchfield
State Association
Danville
Garret Daly
Canton
James A. Finlin
W. We “Arnold
of .Robinson
Staging Date Set For The Engineer Play By St Johns Club
Selected cast and June 10 set US date for staging The Engineer a four act comedy drama. The piece centers on railroad construction and the clash between a magnate and a ranch owning girl. Rehearsals begun. cast includes John Toebbe, John Duan, Lawrence Winking, Jos Dierkes, Rudolph Klene, Henry Johannedeieyer, Rudolph Lubbring, Jos Frese, Leona Sibbing Herchum, Rosa Geers, Olivia Terwelp, L. Winking, Henry Boil, and Jos Frese. Scenes move from New York railroad offices to Miss Leona’s ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
John Toebbe
John Duan
Lawrence Winking
Jos. Dierkes
Klene
Henry Johannedeieyer
Rudolph ‘Lubbring
Buttolig
Eescraeeewe
Frese
U' “Ranch
Leona 'Sibbing Herchum
Aefera Biaelon
Rosa -Geers
Elene Sally i
Lee Eer Ee Gees
Olivia’ Terwelp
L. Winking
Henry Boil
Jos. Frese
Quarantine violator fined after police court case
Health Commissioner William H. Gross testified against John Happekotte in police court for violating quarantine. Judge Reardon imposed a 10 dollar fine plus costs. This was Gross’s second such case recently as he vows to arrest any violator. Happekotte’s children had smallpox and the home was quarantined. he was allowed to work if he remained at home but violated that rule, risking coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Gross
John Happekotte
Reardon
Happekotte
Nations Love You: Bryan Addresses Washington Trade Group
Secretary Bryan spoke at a Washington Board of Trade luncheon to the honorary commercial commission of China. He urged friendship over fear, advocating education of foreigners and peaceful ideals. David Yui, on behalf of Chairman Chang, said China views the U S as elder sister. The commission was later entertained at Fort Myer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Washington Board of Trade
Commercial Commission of China
United’ States
United States
David Yui
Commission
Chang
China
Fort Myer
Indictment dropped in rape case after witness nerves
Miss Addie Schuette testified in the case against Henry Goehl for rape. The State's Attorney Fred Wolfe nolle pressed the indictment after the complainant admitted she wanted to settle the matter for 500 dollars and was too nervous to make an outcry. The hearing began after the jury was secured and Goehl was represented by Wall and Coon. The incident occurred Jan 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Duker on Park Place where Miss Schuette worked as a maid. She is 19, he 21.
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Fred. Wolfe Nolle
Henry Goehl
Addie Schuette
North Eighteenth Street
Goehl
Wall and Coon
Miss Schuette
Orpheum
Ruth Bishop
Washington Street
Mendon
Heckenkamp’s
Hampshire
Anna Widmaier
Agnes I. Smith
R. J. Smith
Kansas City
Emmons & Emmons
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Walter Avise
Charlotte McCabe
Quincy
Ray Ackerson
Siloam
Mabel. Miller
Kellerville
Chamber of Commerce
John Heller
H. Korn Baking Co
Quincy Woman on Ryndam in Ocean Collision
A Quincy woman, Mrs. A H Beitman, aboard the steamship Ryndam, was in the collision with the tramp freighter Joseph J Cuneo fifteen miles southwest of Nantucket Shoals. She later telegraphed from New York that she was safe but undecided about returning to Germany. No lives were lost. passengers were transferred to the Cuneo and other vessels as fog delayed the voyage.
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Ryndam
Joseph J. Cuneo
Nantucket Shoals
Quincy
A. H. Beitman
Germany
Atlantic
New York
Cuneo
Berlin Assumes Honor of Being Style Center
Berlin informs the local Chamber of Commerce it has not claimed the world’s style center status Paris is too occupied to notice style. A catalog from Berlin shows latest women’s hats. faces under headpieces compare to American or French women, differing only by German script. The Chamber’s interest seems prompted by price concerns according to Judge C F Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Chamber of Commerce
Paris
C.F. Perry
Bridge Foreman Killed By Freight Train Near Burlington
A. A. Nelons, 38 years with the C B & Q railroad, was fatally struck near Burlington Iowa while supervising bridge repairs. He died on the track as twelve cars passed over him before the engine halted. A widow and son survive. the body to be sent to Ottumwa for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Nelons
C. B. & Q Railroad
Burlington
Nelons
Bridge Gang
Joe M. Mahair
Appellate Court Refuses Damages in City Rail Case
The appellate court ruled against Achilles Cook in a suit for 10000 against the C B Q Railroad Co after a switch engine struck his wagon while crossing tracks at Hampshire street on the way to the ferry landing. Cook had sought damages. the jury had awarded 5000 in circuit court.
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Achilles Cook
Cook
Hampshire Street
Frank P. Drennen
Springfield
A. Sacond
Judge Akers
Child's Skin Trouble Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs May Tegnhoyer of Fort Wayne Indiana reports a six year old girl suffered two years from an itchy burning scalp growth behind the ear. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child recovered completely. The note, dated June 6 1914, includes an offer for free samples by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1016 McKeett
Fort Wayne
Ind
Mra
May Tegtnhoyer
Local listings and probate notes in one page
Notices recount the will of John Gunn of Loraine and Nancy Howell probate actions, executrix named, and final accounts approved. Also public sales remnants half price, new Halbach-Schroeder line of suiting and cakes, and local business notices plus marriage licenses and chamber delays.
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Halbach-Schroeder Co
John Gunn
Loraine
S. S. Groves
John H. Cubbage
Etta Gunn
Virginia Hotel
Nancy J. Howell
A.C
Austrian Consul's Wife Stopped at Border
Mrs. E. K. Schwegel wife of the Austrian consul at St. Louis and her two sons were halted by Canadian immigration officials at White Rock on the frontier. They were about to board a Great Northern train to Canada after visiting the San Francisco exposition with return tickets on the Canadian Pacific. The British consul in Seattle was appealed to but could not intervene citing she was an alien enemy of Great Britain. They must use an American route home.
Germans Deny Using Disguise In WW2 Report
Berlin dispatch denies British Eyewitness narratives. Official statement says German artillery fired on Saxon troops and rejects claims of Germans in British uniforms attempting to approach British lines. The note stresses German troops carried out actions consistent with defense.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Mississippi Stage Report Raises Flood Concerns
Last night the river stage reached 10 feet 6 inches at 7 30 marking a rise of about 1 5 feet since midnight as forecasts show rapid increases. Levee contractors monitor rising water threatening bottom lands and costly work near the city. Hannibal forecasts a sharp rise in the Mississippi over the coming days with Iowa rains fueling floods. Keokuk Davenport and surrounding areas report heavy rains and wind, while QuincyEnd of storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Quincey
Weems Show Loses Tent In Big Storm
The Weems Amusement Company owned by Frank Henry Weems of Quincy suffered a severe tent loss in Clarence Missouri after a strong storm early this week. The tent and scenery were damaged and the show now tours only towns with rentable air domes. The troupe's caravan is in Bevier Missouri where the wreckage is being shown in a large air dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems. Amusement
Frank
Henry Weems
Quincy
Clarence
Bevier
Musical Recital At Bethel Church Featured Zimmerman And Garnett
Miss Estelle Zimmerman pianist assisted by Miss Ida Garnett vocalist gave a well received recital at Bethel M E church under the Cross and Crown league. A large audience praised Zimmermans skill and Garnetts refined voice, marking the program as an impressive display of young talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Zimmerman
Ida Garnett
Cross and Crown League
Headache Powders Claim Quick Relief for Pain
An advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder promising fast relief from headaches and neuralgia for 10 cents a pack. It claims the product stops neuralgia and dull throbbing pain within moments and urges readers not to suffer, appealing to millions who have found headaches needless.
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James
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C.B
ST. John's Dramatic Club
Railroad
Leona
W. H. Gross
Chinese Commercial Commission
Nolle
A. H. Beltman
Ottumwa
Akers
Cuticurny
Aevy Boston
Ed ‘Grimmer
Mary
Grimmer
Salbach- Schroeder Co
H. E. Becker
Illinois State Bank Building
Otto Linz
Typographical Union No. 59
Los Angeles
Cal
Ed Schultheis
Naumann
Dr. Duncan
State Bank
Cady
Maiher
Mississippi
WEEMS
Bethel Church
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