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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

4

Federation of Labor Meet Opens in Labor Temple

Delegates and visiting unionists gather at the Labor Temple on State streets for the Federation of Labor convention opening session. Theodore Bisser and Mayor W. K. Abbott address the assembly as committees report progress. Morning adjournment set for 11 40 with afternoon sessions from 2 to 5 o'clock and ten minute speaking limits for delegates.

Federation of Labor Iater Victor A. Olander Dnd Bruce Finde Sessa Eton Joliet Gion Amineton

Law Aims To Protect Public School Teachers Rights

Officials of the Illinois State Federation urged a measure for the legislature to guarantee public school teachers the right to organize and affiliate with organized labor. The report also seeks tenure during efficiency, notice before dismissal, a paid Chicago board of education, and statewide provision of free text books. It notes past press misrepresentation and details changes to Loeb rules affecting teacher status and pensions. It urges a universal free text book system aligned with compulsory attendance.

Illinois State Federation Committee On Schools Mathew Woll International Photo Engravers Board of Education Chicago Jacob M. Loeb Chicago Board of Education Chicago Public Schools Chicago Teachers’ Federation Baldwin Commission Springfield Chicago School Board Loeb The Chicago Board Teachers’ Federation Sullivan American Federation of Teachers American Federation of Labor Chicago Federation of Labor Illinois Jate Federation of Labor Chicago Teachers’ Pension Board Teachers’ Pension Canvassing Board

Biker Attacks Sherman In His Annual Address

A report from a labor federation session brands Senator Law Y. Sherman as an enemy of labor and humanity. It recalls August events when Sherman led Samuel Gompers in stirring indignation among unions and friends.

Sherman Ed Labor John H. J Feder.l Labor Law Y. Sherman Lalmple Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Sen- Sherman

Abe Martin Attacks Labor Leaders in Senate Slugfest

The report quotes Abe Martin accusing labor leaders of parasitic conduct and dismissing Mr Gompers as a public nuisance. It cites Senator Sherman as a mouthpiece for corporate interests and details his clash with Gompers over legislation workers sought and corporations opposed.

Gompers Walker Sherman President Gompers Bio Corporations Labor Movement United States Senate Gompeers Senate Prevdant Gompers Ince

Laws for Convict Labor Suggested by Illinois Federation

The Illinois State Federation of Labor calls for productive convict work avoiding private profit and unfair competition. It favors highway labor, a penal farm with non market sales, and prison industries selling to state institutions at fair prices. It also seeks repeal of the Joliet convicts open market law and wants prison products stamped “Prison Made.”

Thellinois State Federation of Labor Will R. Boyer Broom Makers Union Llinvis Tlinots Joliet Federation

Public Ball for Labor Delegates at Turner Hall Tonight

The Illinois State Federation of Labor convention committee hosts an entertainment ball in Turner Hall this evening. The public is invited and all ladies enter free. Delegates to the convention admit with badges.

Ilinois

Milk Producers Form Quincy Association Over Sanitary Rules

About 70 farmers and dairymen assembled at 36th and State streets Monday night to form the Milk Producers Association of Quincy. Led largely by Steve Sumner of the Chicago Milk Wagon Drivers, members expect 90 soon to discuss daily regulations with the city and dairy business concerns. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday night with a social component and thanks extended to local Chicago Milk Drivers' union members.

Quincy State Streets Steve Sumner Chicago The Milk Producers’ Association of Chicago Milk Drivers’ Union

Parcel Post Count Under Way In Quincy Office

Quincys Pulse Tabulating Parcel Post Count now being done by several clerks over two weeks. Officials weigh and tally all parcel post matter from Oct 2 to Oct 16. Nationwide census reports will total about 56000 to Washington. Henry Peter fined $10 for disturbing the peace. Henry Peter jailed Saturday. Mrs Glindemans will names husband Albert C Glindeman and daughter Emma May Glindeman. jewelry left to Emma May Elsie and Lulu Swimmer.

Quincy United States Washington

Prisoners Taken To Chester By Sheriff Coens

Sheriff John Coens went to Chester Monday with three prisoners to serve indeterminate sentences in the Chester penitentiary. Prisoners and crimes: J. R. Hilliar forgery, D. Lewton horse stealing, Roy Marsden robbing poor boxes.

Chester John Coens J. R. Hilliar D. Lewton Roy Marsden

Sloan's Liniment Advertisement Claim Props Pain Relief

Forget aches with Sloan's Liniment the universal remedy for pain. Easy to apply it penetrates without rubbing and soothes tender flesh. Useful for rheumatism gout neuralgia strains sprains and sore muscles from exercise. Keep it on hand for emergencies. Proxetst 2fe. Advertisement.

Delegates Debate Smoking at Labor Convention Hall

Delegates from Chicago and state unions clash over smoking in the convention hall as the rules committee reports. Steve Sumner protests abstaining from smoke while a majority, led by a female member, overrules the rule to ban smoking. Delegates plan to continue smoking.

Steve Somner Milk Wagon Drivers Union of Chicago Committee On Schools State Federation of Labor Committee On Sumner Walker Mr. Sumner Bruce Committee On Rules

Biennial W C U Meet Opens in Joliet With Address

At the Joliet opening session of the Western Catholic Union biennial convention F William Heckenkamp Quincy supreme president spoke on growth, thanked delegates for cooperation, and noted the union’s financial gains and mortuary fund status over the last two years. He cited members affected by economic conditions and outlined fund balances and total resources.

The Western Catholic Union Joliet F. William Heckenkamp Quincy St. John’s School City Heckenkamp St. Louis Chicago Tri-Cities Mortuary Fund

Culinary unions seek aid from state federation

Edward Florey of Buffalo general president of the International Union of Bartenders and allied culinary worker groups spoke at Monday's session. He thanked the Illinois State federation for aid to his organizations and urged delegates to mobilize locals to organize culinary workers in their cities for the benefit of the workers and other unions.

Edward Florey Buffalo N. Y International Union of Bartenders Illinois State Federation

Local Lodge Meetings And A Medicinal Pitch

Gem City lodge 986 Loyal Order of Moose meets in Moose hall Queenie lodge 12 Odd Fellows meets in IOOF hall Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at headquarters Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Order of Libernany meets in Masonic temple North Stateton 4474 Modern Woodmen of America meet in Eagles hall Local Ares of the Republic Machinists Union 522 meet in Ta ibor temple New Century Pristot Court 1052 Supreme Court of Honor promotes Poley Cathartic Tablets as a mild cleansing remedy for indigestion biliousness and related symptoms

Gem City Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall Quincey Lodge Odd Fellows Women's Christian Temperance Union Ancient Order of Liberniany Wneights of Columbus Balk Herman Todse Masons Masonic Temple North Stateton Wosdmen Aterica Eagles’ Hall Ville Laral Ameres The Republic Machinists’ Union Tatbor New Century Pistriot Court Supreme Court of Honor

Quincy council punts gas rate case to state utilities panel

After two years and $2000 in investigation, the Quincy City Council rejects a proposed rate compromise with Quincy Gas Electric and Heating. The matter will be sent to the Illinois State Public Utilities Commission for a merits‑based decision. The council debated costs, tax implications, and the public's best interest.

Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company Illinois State Public Utilities Commission J. F. Stevens Springfield Inghram Stevens Alderman Ross Utilities Commission Gas Company Mr. Ross Commission Hyatt Public Utilities Commission Bolles Alderman McNutt Shaw Public Service Corporation Corporation Quincy Abbott

Appointment Confirmed for Fire Department Member

The council confirmed Mayor W. K. Abbott's appointment of Phillip Schletter to the fire department. A proposed discharge of Special Attorney Stevens and an itemized gas investigation expenditure report were laid over. Sidewalk actions included adoptions and deferrals on several blocks in Eighth, Adams, Jackson, Kentucky, Jersey, Spruce, and Eleventh streets.

Phillip Schleter Fire Department W. K. Abbott Hyatt and Ross Stevens Eighth Street Madison Monroe Streets Monroe Adams Jackson Streets Kentucky Street Eighth Maine Jersey Street Fourth Fifth Streets Spruce Street Eleventh Twelfth Eleventh Street Spring Oak Streets Seventh Eighth Streets

Whig ad prompts council orders awning removal

An ad in The Wingy prompted city council action on Front and Hampshire streets to remove the wood awning from the L. L. Adams building. Alderman Simmonds cited the morning paper Civic League ad and an initial order to remove was revised to grant 30 days to demolish the awning and replace it with a new ore under fire commission approval. The vote: yeas O'Brien McNutt Koehler Lepper Bickhaus Hyatt Boeing Geers Bolles Owen. nays Thompson Simmonds Schanz. not voting Ross.

Philip J. O'Bren James KE. McNutt August Schanz A. C. Bickhaus Frank H. Bolles A. E. Owen George Koehler John A. Thompson W. A. Simmonds David Ross John Lepper Samuel 5.Tiyatt John Boeing John H. Geers Thomson Simmonds Ross Lepper Tiyatt State Utilities Commission L. Adams Front Hampshire Streets City Civic League Adams Ire Yeas O'Brien McNutt Koehler Bickhaus Hyatt Boeing Geers Bolles Owen Thompson Schanz

Christmas Bazaar Arrangements At Luther Memorial Church

Church committees met at 1235 Maine street to set December 14 and 15 for the Luther Memorial church bazar. Booths include Ladies Social Union aprons Dorcas Guild fancywork Missionary society delicatessen Men's Bible class candy Flower class handkerchiefs Mission band Christmas tree Cradle Roll pretty baby items. Christian Endeavorers handle second night entertainment Dorcas Guild first night amusements. Refreshments by Ladies Social Union. decorations under Mrs. Fred Mueller and Mrs. Leonard Schmidt in red white and green.

Luther Memorial Church Christian Endeavorers Dorcas Guild Ladies’ Social Union Fred Mueller Leonard Schmidt

Weather outlook and river forecast brief

The weather section notes fair and cooler conditions in Missouri with Tuesday’s lows and a rising temperature through Wednesday. Expect partly cloudy skies, increasing clouds, and possible showers later. River forecast indicates the river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will stay nearly stationary.

Weathen Tilindla Missouri Warsaw Louisiana

Private loan sought against property with incumbrance free

A brief classified style notice seeks a private loan of 2806 dollars secured by a property valued at 4400 dollars. The borrower requests an unencumbered lien and provides a garbled contact line aiming to reach a lender named Rota ad yerrs cont with an address fragment.

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