Joliet Chosen 1917 Labor Convention City
The Illinois Federation of Labor chose Joliet as the 1917 meeting site after heated debate with Bloomington supporters, citing principle and Joliet’s labor history. Tim F. Pell argued Joliet’s suitability, noting a new state penitentiary project and union work by convicts.
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Oliet
Illinois
Federation of Labor
John H. Walker
Duncan McDonald
Springfield
Bloomington
Plains
Tim F. Pell
Joliet
e@ convention
Pell
Abor Advocate Is Placed Under Fire
A labor federation session debated and repudiated the Quincy Labor Advocate for ads and an article defending a tax amendment opposed by state labor groups. R. S. Benedict apologized, Walker advocated moderation, and the federation passed measures limiting the paper. John Walker received a vote of appreciation as he retires.
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Quincy Labor Advocate
Walker
E Advocate
R. S. Benedict
E. N. Nockels
Chigo Federation of Labor
Hernan Ross
International Union of America
J. D. Chubback
Minneapolis
American Federation of Labor
la Salle
Ill
Federation
John Walker
Metal Workers Spread for Delegates at Union Event
Delegates of the Metal Workers union attending the Illinois State Federation of Labor convention were hosted by Local Union No. 56 in Trimer Hall Thursday night. About 75 delegates with spouses and friends enjoyed entertainment by Charles Weiler and Miss Requet, the Chamber of Commerce Glee Club, and several short addresses on the labor movement including Mrs. Cargo of Chicago on the Women’s Labor League. Refreshments followed as the group departed pleased with the reception.
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Metal Workers’ Union
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Trmer Hall
Charles Weiler
Miss Requet
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Labor Movement
Bayne Manufacturing Co Increases Stock and Directors
Safety Manufacturing Co filed with the county recorder a stock increase from 25000 to 250000 and a name change to Bayne Manufacturing Co. The board expands from three to five directors. current directors are William T. Lecenberg J P Stainback and George G Bayne. New directors not yet chosen. Existing stock held by the three men. Capitalization lifts to 125000 common and 100000 preferred at 100 a share. The firm makes automotive safety devices and appliances.
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Safety Manufacturing Co
Illinois State Bank
Bayne Manufacturing Co
William T. Lecenberg
J. P. Stainback
George G. Bayne
Silver Jubilee for Sister Athanasia at St Boniface
The St Boniface school held a Wednesday morning silver jubilee celebration for Sister Athanasia. Eight girls in her room performed a playful playlet with spirits and angels, offering greetings before a full pupil assembly joined in a drill and presented a library lamp to the sister.
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Sister Athanasia
St Boniface
Clara Jansen
Margaret Hilbing
Helen Winking
Marian Wiskirchen
Henrietta Wachtel
Elizabeth Terwische
Bertha Johannas
Margaret
Tabernacle Helpers Needed for Bob Jones Revival
The exterior of the revival tabernacle nears completion with windows, doors, and seating to be added. Management asks all volunteers who promised to assist to come today and Saturday to finish this indoor project. The roof is on so rain won’t stop indoor work. Seats are being built now.
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Tabernacle
Wise girl declines to pretend to know more
A concise proverb notes that a thoughtful girl recognizes limits and chooses humility over feigned certainty, valuing honest awareness over pretense. The saying emphasizes wisdom in restraint and learning from others.
Unionists Make Great Progress At Illinois Labor Meet
Delegates at the 34th annual Illinois State Federation of Labor convention in Labor temple completed 37 of 61 resolutions, with 20 left for today and a expected close this evening. The gathering discussed the Labor Advocate tax article, endorsed better aid for strike families, and approved plans for labor temple, joint actions with railway workers, and financial support for affected families. Prominent resolutions called for curbing high interest loans, higher wages for penitentiary staff, solidarity with the White Rats, and a rebuke of Senator Sherman’s anti labor remarks.
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Illinois State Federation of Labor
Labor Temple
Labor Advocate
Brotherhood of
Springfield
Oglesby and
LaSalle
Rosidlaire
H. J. Conway
New York
International Association of Retail Clerks
John Walker
Joliet Penitentiary
L. Y. Sherman
Sam Gompers
Sheriff John Coens Surprised With Anniversary Party
Sheriff John Coens and his wife Mrs Edith Rottman Coens celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their home attended by about 30 relatives. The event followed a delayed supper and featured music and games. Coens, the youngest Adams County sheriff, was elected two years ago on the Democrat ticket. He was praised for kindness toward prisoners and for his role as chief marshal of a recent round-up parade.
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John Coens
H. J. Rottman
Caroline Coens
Ely
Quincy
Govert
Russia
Germany
England
Democratic Party
Europe
Wilson
Mexico
Fifth Regiment Ottiv ers Accused Accused Officer Resigns
Captain Lutz Krigbaum of Company L Fifth Infantry Illinois National Guard resigns and accuses regimental officers of inconsistency and failing to stand behind their junior commanders. Report says the company in Decatur is breaking apart as Col Wood of Quincy refused to discharge two lieutenants, proposing a six month trial.
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Lutz Krigbaum
Co. L. Fifth Infantry
Decatur
Krigbaum
Col. Wood
Quincy
Co. L
Hindenburg Opposes Stricter Submarine Campaign
Amsterdam reports through London that Germania, the Berlin newspaper, says Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has finally spoken against a harsher submarine war. Privy Councillor Duisburg testified before the independent committee for German peace terms, stating he acted as Hindenburg’s envoy and that the field marshal urged the committee to drop calls for a more ruthless submarine campaign.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Germania
Factory Conditions Found O K Here
Oscar F. Nelson state inspector with R. W. Hamilton found Quincy factory conditions sanitary and humane after a month of inspection. Review covered machinery protection lockers wash rooms child labor and female employment health safety and comfort laws. Of 900 inspections 16 prosecutions with $248 in fines. violations mostly minor and plead guilty. Inspectors left Thursday and deemed Quincy healthier than many cities.
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Quincy
Oscar F. Nelson
Nelson
R. W. Hamilton
Court of Justice
E. J. Bonney
Postmaster Pride as Round-Up Cup Wins Honor
Postmaster Lummis proudly displays the silver cup won by the postoffice in the Round-up parade. Sixty four to 74 members marched in uniform, led by John Schrage on a pony with saddle bags and two Colts revolvers symbolizing the pony express. Postmaster Lummis rode a rural carrier's car in the parade's rear to note new mail delivery routes and earlier morning service for country families.
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Lummis
Quincy Postoffice
Postoffice
Post Office
John Schrage
Pony Express
Lemmis
Quincy
County Schools Draw Confidence After Tour
County Superintendent John Steiner reports after inspecting 45 schools that facilities are in good condition and pupils are progressing. Rural buildings show far better ventilation heating and equipment than years ago following remodeling to meet state law. He heads to Macomb today for a convention of teachers of the military tract where many county and public school educators are expected.
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John Steiner
Steiner
Macomb
Otis Employees Honor W. G. Bogart at Quincy Plant
W G Bogart retired as Otis Elevator Quincy plant superintendent and was saluted by 350 coworkers who presented gifts including a gold watch and chain a smoking set and a traveling bag George H Earl succeeds him and was introduced as the new superintendent The Bogarts will move to Harrison New Jersey where Mr Bogart will manage the Otis plant there Mrs Bogart previously resided at 2079 Broadway in Quincy
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W. G. Bogart
Quincy
Otis Elevator Company
George H. Earl
George H. Gardner
Earl
Newcomb
Mr. Bogart
Harrison, N. J
Otis
Bogart
Broadway
Harrison
President Walker retires to seek United Mine Workers post
President John H. Walker of the Illinois State Federation of Labor bids farewell to Illinois unionists at Labor Temple as he retires to run for the presidency of the United Mine Workers. He praises the federation, pledges continued help, and declares he will always serve labor. Illinois labor leaders hail his leadership and dedication.
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John H. Walker
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Illinois
Walker
United Mine Workers
United States
Labor Temple Meetings Planned for Next Week
Labor union meetings for the fourth week will be held at Labor temple at Ninth and State streets next week. Monday sessions include Barbers No. 193 Carpenters No. 1366 and Electrical Workers No. 67. Tuesday features Retail Clerks No. 35 Stove Mounters No. 1 and Sheet Metal Workers No. 56. Wednesday hosts Bartenders league No. 153 and Building Trades Council. Thursday lists Carpenters No. 189 Leather Workers No. 26 Metal Polishers No. 111 and Stove Mounters No. L. Friday offers Trades and Labor assembly Bricklayers No. 1. Sunday includes Bakers No. 203.
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Labor Temple
State Streets
Bartenders’ League
Building Trades Council
Trades and Labor Assembly
Quincy Boy Elected President of Class at Knox College
William Baker of Quincy was elected president of Knox College's senior class last Wednesday. He is highlighted as a leader in athletics and student activities, having captained the track team and served as president of the college Y M C A. The note lists various local meetings and clubs including South Side Boat club and I O O F hall gatherings.
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William Baker
Quincy
Knox College
Baker
First Snow Fall Brings Snowfall Then Melts
The first snow of the season fell at 11:30 last night with a brief 30 minute steady fall. It melted as it descended and brought a noticeable temperature drop.
Townsend Death Resolved By Jury Inquest Fails
A coroner jury could not determine who inflicted fatal injuries on Thomas Townsend after a fight on Oct 7. Townsend died Oct 12 at St Marys hospital from meningitis after a skull fracture. Witnesses testified on Townsend’s injuries. no one identified the assailant.
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Thomas Townsend
Daugherty
H. O. Collins
E. L. Caddick
Townsend
South Third Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Foreman
J. J. Linton
Scott R. Wible
Leonard Hasenstab
G. E. DeCrow
Max Bell
Ben Heckler
George Govert
Delaware Streets
Charles Hardin
Charles Chaney
Thomas
Robert Townsend
John Coens
Hardin
Chaney
Harden
Districts Verband Holds Quarterly Meeting in St Johns Hall
At St Johns school hall the Dis trikt Verband held its quarterly meeting with three notable addresses by E H Osborn J N Tibesar and Judge Lyman McCarl Topics covered included a German talk A Glance into the World Today on war and survival Mexican arch aeology and economy and the anti tuberculosis movement highlighting a potential Adams county sanitarium The next Verband gathering will be the third Tuesday in November at St Boniface hall with James Schapers scheduled to speak.
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Distrikts Verband
St. John’s School Hall
E. H. Osborn
J. N. Tibesar
Lyman McCarl
Mr. Tibesar
Mexico
Adams County
St. Boniface School
James Schapers
Foresters Install Officers For Year At St Francis
An open meeting at St Francis school saw Marquette court No 1710 Catholic Order of Foresters install officers for the year. Fuchs conducted. officers include J F Seibert as Chief Ranger and J F Koottere as Vice Chief Ranger. A penochis party followed with Dutch lunch. car of George Marriott damaged while responding to a fire alarm, being repaired at No 2 engine house.
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Marquette Court
Frank Wensing
Leo Seibert
William Wileyman
Inside Sentinel
Otto Hellhake
Outside Sentinel
Henry Lammers
Father Francis
George Marriott
Govert and Yates Speak at Republican Club Meeting
Crowded police court room hears Attorney George W Govert and Ed Yates denounce Democratic administration prosperity as war born The speakers criticize the Adamson bill and Democratic tariffs while praising Republican achievements and federal reserve and labor laws, arguing war's influence on prosperity and policy failures.
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George W. Govert
Ed Yates
Young Men’s
Republican Club
Govert
Wilson Party
Weather outlook for Illinois and Missouri turns cold
Illinois sees rain turning to snow and a much colder spell on Friday with clearing in the south portion. Saturday is expected to be fair with a rising temperature, and fresh northwest winds on Friday. Missouri reports partly cloudy, continuing cold with snow and much colder conditions followed by clearing Friday, and Saturday fair with rising temperatures.
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Illinois
Missouri
River Forecast update from Warsaw to Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will change only slightly during the next 36 hours. Hydrologists warn of gradual level shifts and advise monitoring local gauges for flood risk.
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Rige
Pall
Warsaw
Louisiana
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Ilinois
State Federation of Labor
Upstaters
Packey
Chicago
Packey McFarland
President Walker
Connors
Switchmen's Union
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Scretary
Olander
Mathew Woll
Abe Martin
Krayt
Metal Workers
Safety Mfg. Company
Athanasia
Ottivers
Decatur Company
Hindenburg
O. K
Finds County
Mr. Walker
John Harding
State Federation
Jack Walker
Ed Carbine
Quincy Boy
South Side Boat Club
Loyal Order of Mowose
Ladies’ Circle
Moose Hall
Electrical Workers’ Union
North Side Boat Club
Distrikts Verband Quarterly Meeting
Mr. Osborn
Tibecar
Mr. McCarl
Rap Adamson Bill
Pacificta
Grand Old Party
William H. Taft
South
Adamson
River Bulletin
Davenport
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