Teachers Attend Galesburg Meeting in 10th ISTA Session
Teachers and principals from Quincy and Adams County gather in Galesburg for the Western Section tenth annual Illinois State Teachers Association meeting. Special trains portend strong attendance as sessions open with luncheon and remarks by Elmer B. Bryan and William L. Brean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Gill
John H. Steiner
Quincy
Adams County
Galesburg
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Galesburg Club
Burlington
Imperial Quartet
Elmer B. Bryan
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. Y
William L. Brean
Indiana University
Elmer B. Brean
Officers Named by American Yeomen
The American Yeomen nominated Charles B. Schneider for foreman Francis Williams for master of ceremonies Ed W. McIntyre for master of accounts and Rev Kempling for chaplain The officers will be installed on the first Thursday night in January A five member committee chaired by W A Williams E A Clow Francis Williams Charles Schneider H B Kempling and T W McIntyre was named to arrange a whist and dance in about three weeks A social whist party followed the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Brotherhood of Yeomen
Charles B. Schneider
Francis Williams
Ed W. McIntyre
Rev
Kempling
W. A. Williams
E. A. Clow
Charles Schneider
H. B. Kempling
T. W McIntyre
Obregon Says Villa, Rebel Leader, Lives
In New York Oct 19 Obregon reports Mexico largely pacified under Carranza rule as his victories over Villa establish a stable government in the south. He is visiting several U S cities on private business with two small districts still unsettled.
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New York
Mexico
Carranza
Obregon
Francisco Villa
United States
Dierking Sisters Visit Mt Sterling For Four Days
Misses Elizabeth and Anna Dierking of Mt Sterling are in the city for a four days visit with Miss Rose Witsken at 302 Ohio Street.
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Elizabeth
Anna Dierking
Mt. Sterling
City
Rose Witsken
Ohio Street
Lieut Col Center to Go to France in Camp Logan Note
Lieut Col C D Center of Quincy will be sent to France attached to General Bell’s staff. The order for his transfer was issued Thursday with the date to be set later at Camp Logan Houston Texas.
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Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
C. D. Center
Quincy
France
Bell
Quincy s Pulse Home Depot Robbed and Fire at Home
A string of small local items spanning a penny theft at the Home Depot in Soldiers' Home area, a stove pipe fire at 1822 Vine Street causing about 5 dollars in damage, a closing date for an art exhibit, a watch presentation to Elmer Gnuse now in Camp Dodge, and Eagles Club planning a whist and dance with prizes and new members.
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Home Depot
Soldiers
Jimmy
Anna Sanders
Vine Street
Anton Trapp
Gnuse
Elmer
Camp
Dodge
Quincy
Charles
Smoke House
Martin Sends $10 Check for Community Dance Revenue
W. A. Martin of the Quincy Street Railway company sent a personal check for ten dollars to the women's committee of the council of national defense as a contribution to the community dance last Saturday night. The car company had promised to cover the difference in traffic receipts over the previous Saturday, but receipts were $1.73 less than the prior day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Martin
Quincy Street Railway Company
Women’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Independents Triumph Over Hippos In Bowling Match
Independents won two of three games against the Hippos at St. Boniface lanes on Thursday night. Scores follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independents
St. Boniface
Evangelist Opens Meetings in Storm Lake Iowa
Pittsfield notes include evangelist Herbert Yeuell starting a Storm Lake campaign with Jesse M. Seniff directing music. The report also lists school events, socials, visits, and movements of local residents including Mrs. Rose Heck Brooks and Miss Victoria MecCaughey.
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Pittsfield
Herbert Yeuell
Christian Church
Storm Lake
Iowa
Jesse M. Seniff
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Rose Heck Brooks
A. B. Carey, Jr
Mary Spann
Bessie Ducey
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Catholic Church
Victoria MecCaughey
Hugh Ducey
Minnie Alen
Washington, D. C
Edith Hobbs
Charlotte
Quincy
Ray Helm
St. Louis
Waldo P. Adams
New York City
Charles E. Cox
Frank A. Main
Minnie Scanland
Roy Harris
Pontiac
Ernest Padkins
R. A. Dickman
Springfield
Walter J. Bertholi
Elizabeth Duffield
Fred L. Hanscom
Congregational Church
L. W. Nordsick
Lutheran Church
Ethel
Gertrude Sneeden
Phoenix
Ariz
Edwin Robinson
Pearl McKinney
Fort Madison
Iown
J. A. Rose
Rioting in New York as Gary plan probes begin
City board of education will investigate the strike by school children over the Gary system after Harlem and Bronx riots. Police reserves were called to break up a 5,000 strong antiGary meeting and several youths were arrested or placed in custody for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Education
W. G. Wilcox
Harlem
Bronx
Mitchel
Home Defense League
Daughters and Sons Born as Health Board Reports
Born to Mr and Mrs Fred Bangert a daughter at their Bloomfield area home. Amanda Rottman, formerly Miss Rottman, referenced. Thursday birth notices from the Board of Health include a son born to Mr and Mrs Har S Young R R 6 July 31 1917 and a son born to Mr and Mrs William H Weils R R So 6 October 15 1917. A Rushville visit notes Bruce Shindel and son William staying with Bella Shindel at 624 North Sixth Street. Shindel cashier of Rushville bank and appointed to Chicago Masonic convention last week.
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Fred Bangert
Bloomfield
Bruce Shindel
William
Rushville
Bella Shindel
North Sixth Street
Shindel
Chicago
Hannibal Masons Visit Local Lodge
A delegation of Hannibal Masons led by W H Blackshaw Paul Anderson Harry Snyder Reinhold Haeuckermann Clem Gill and James Featherstone visited Lambert lodge A F and A M on Thursday night to witness the third degree conferred Quincy men plan to travel to Hannibal Friday October 26 at 6 PM by the Wabash to perform third degree work for St Johns lodge No 28 A F and A M Hannibal lodge will host a fried chicken supper for Quincyans at 7 PM that evening so far twenty Quincyans will make the trip
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Hannibal
A. F
A. M
Hannibal Lodge
Orpheum Bill Delivers Pep and Acrobat Thrills
At the Orpheum a brisk weekend program features Bekoma with an unusual handstand act, Dunlap and Merrill delivering rapid fire humor, The Smart Shop with models and music, Bernard and Merritt as Two Musical Girls, Kurt Vance, Jo Taylor, and Harry Keesler in a lively set, and Ariel Mitchells closing with a break away ladder act. The show earns strong audience approval from start to finish.
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Orpheum
Dunlap
Merrill
Bekoma
Bernard
Merritt
Kurt Vance
Jo Taylor
Harry Keesler
Dunlap and Merrill
Ariel Mitchells
American Theater Review Highlights Lulu Aitkins Aeroplane Girl
The second half of the week at the American theater features Lulu Aitkins the Aeroplane girl who flies over the audience in a mystifying stunt. A Head-to-Tead dancing act showcases balance and strength while Robert Matland delivers a rapid fire talking act with dancing. The big photoplay Would You Forgive is a five act production with strong appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Aitkins
Robert Matland
Chicago shivers as coal supply runs low
Oct 19 Chicago faces a coal shortage unseen in its history as a 70,000 mine strike spreads across Illinois and neighboring states. Union leaders and fuel administration officials seek a settlement while awaiting Washington action from Dr. Garfield. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association urged immediate federal relief.
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Chicago
Miners’ Union
Fuel Administration
Illinois
Federal Fuel Administration
Garfield
Washington
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tlinois Manufacturers’ Association
Oklahoma sheriff killer sentenced to death in electric chair
Oklahoma City Oct. 19. Quinie Mc Connell 24 of Stroud pleaded guilty to the murder of Sheriff George E. Arnold and was sentenced in Chandler to die in the electric chair on December 28. Noah Bernard 17, who was with McConnell when they robbed a departm...
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Quinie McConnell
Stroud
George E. Arnold
Chandler
Noah Bernard
McConnell
Noted bandit reform tale ends with life sentence
A story recalls a robbery after youths viewed a poster about a reformed bandit. When Sheriff Arnold attempted arrest, Ithéem McConnell killed him, leading to a life prison sentence for the assailant.
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Ment Store
Arnold
Ithéem
McConnell
Viscount Reading Urges Buy Bonds At Liberty Rally
In Carnegie Hall New York on October 19 Viscount Reading lord chief justice of England urged Americans to purchase bonds for the liberty loan. He said the war’s sacrifice means protection for friends and that every dollar helps bring victory closer through each shell produced.
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New York
America
Viscount Reading
England
Carnegie Hall
Posses Seek Bandits After Train Robbery Near Dyersburg
Sheriffs' posses from several counties search for two armed men who held up an express messenger aboard a Chicago Memphis and Gulf railroad train near Dyersburg Tennessee escaping with about 12000 dollars in currency. No trace of the men had been found. A philosopher is a man who can see how others make mistakes.
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Dyersburg
Tenn
Serious Economic Crisis in Italy Deepens in War Strain
Washington dispatches reveal Italy faces severe shortages as it cannot produce coal and relies on imports, especially from the United States. England competes for shipping, and privates face near-blackouts and rationing as Italy limits consumption, reorganizes imports, fixes prices, and aims to sustain troops amid front pressures.
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Washington
Furth
Italy
United States
England
Italia
Chicago Liberty Loan Drive Shows Decided Sport
Chicago on October 19 reports subscriptions to liberty loan bonds rising sharply. Campaign leaders say the city may exceed its quota as small investors buy $50 and $100 bonds. Flying squadron efforts lift total sales to 21 million dollars, with major subs from National City Bank for 1 million and the Board of Trade for 1,096,400 dollars.
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Chicago
Liberty Loan
Th National City Bank
Board Trade
Lecea
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Illiois
Yeomen
Villa
Lulu Ateins
ST. Juliens
Robert & Matland
Fearing Holbrook Blinn
Kathryn B. Decker
Clara Whipple
Kimball Arion
Weilers
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Quincy Railway Co
William Spencer Johnson
Eagles
Martin
Stegeman
Terliesner
Heuer
Hippes
Ehrhardt
Kurz
Evangelist Yeuell
State
Gary
Vanticls
Hannibal Masons
Rothschild Bros
Quincy’s
Ricker National Bank
Hampshire Street
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