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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
9
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New York on October 20: Professor Joseph French Johnson of New York University urged legislators to discourage marriage by imposing heavier taxes on married men than bachelors. He cited Malthusian theory that population grows faster than available resources, explaining his agreement with the idea during the state tax investigation committee session.
Charges of neglect of duty and intoxication were filed in the special convention of District No. 11, United Mine Workers of America, just before adjournment today against James Shields, vice president. The bruise day of the convention was devoted to hearing charges against various district officials.
An old notice promotes a constitutional treatment for catarrh and catarrhal deafness. It urges using one ounce of Paramint Double strength in hot water with four ounces sugar, taken as four tablespoons daily. The remedy is said to relieve head noises, clear nostrils, and ease breathing while offering a mild tonic action.
Judge Lyman McCarl told the Presbyterian Women’s Guild that Quincy young girls are the worst offenders in the state for downtown loitering and delinquent behavior. He compared with Galesburg St Louis and Kansas City, urged decisive action, blamed parental influence, and described state reform schools at St Charles for boys and Geneva for girls.
Fred D. Wilkins real estate man will not be tried for the murder of Alert M Walker ex mayor of Louisiana until January 1916 following a circuit court continuance granted after the absence of three key witnesses was cited as delaying the state’s case Judge Woolfolk denied a defense motion to end the action and the packed courtroom at Bowling Green heard that Walker died March 4 after a gun discharge during an apparent accident Witnesses missing include Frank Washington George Pettibone and Clarence Sollinger whose testimonies were deemed material by the state and coroner’s inquest details were provided about Walker’s last hours and his statements revealing a lunch and beer purchase before the shooting.
A garden party hosted yesterday afternoon by St Stephen's Aid Society of St Boniface at the Knights of Columbus hall drew strong participation. Proceeds support the poor. Card winners were Whist: first Mrs Herman Ehrhardt, second Miss Florence Zang, third Miss Helen Kaessen. Five hundred: first Mrs Walter Ryan, second Mrs Elizabeth D'Arcy. Society president is Mrs George N Kohl with assistant Mrs Joseph Kiefer.
Berlin reports state the German empress asks her Friday birthday be celebrated as Marmalade Day gifts of jam sent to troops in trenches and military hospitals.
Regular bi weekly North Side Boat Club dance drew a strong turnout last night at the club house. Fuelbier's orchestra provided the music in its customary style, leaving attendees with a splendid time. Organizers plan to continue dances on the first and third Wednesdays each month through spring.
Supervisors of the Fabius Drainage district will meet tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock via West Quincy to inspect levee work and survey the land. Progress has been excellent despite handicaps, and the outlook pleases the supervisors. Robert E Laycock of Ursa, banker, was in Quincy on business yesterday. Boots Thomas of Hannibal spent yesterday in the city on business and visiting friends.
Attorney Ray Stepker was in Inendon yesterday engaging in business calls. Local officials noted his visit as part of routine commerce activities and did not indicate any legal action or dispute arising from the trip.
Chicago scene reports Dr. G. E. Dienst of Aurora, head of the International Society of Homeopathicians, stating drugs kill more than alcohol, advocating wholesome foods to replace pastries and spicy dishes as the convention proceeds toward closing and officer elections.
Mr and Mrs J A Selby of Golden were in the city yesterday and registered at the Hotel Quincy, confirming their visit to the area.
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