Quincy Wins 1916 Illinois State Federation Convention Bid
Quincy delegates secured the 1916 Illinois State Federation of Labor convention by a 235 to 184 vote over Aurora, to be held in Quincy with about 800 delegates. The city will host prominent labor leaders and extensive publicity, as the federation conducts major business. W. S. Bush of Peoria, publisher of the Labor Gazette, was expelled after graft accusations and a request for a committee to examine them was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Alton
Labor
Order of ‘Things
Quincy
The
Illinois
State Federation
La‘bor
Quincy i
State Federation of Labor
Fred
Lem
Hun
Saker
Fifth Street
Henry Rosendale
George ‘Freese
Tron” Molders’uition
Associated. Press
W. S. Bush
Peoria
Labor Gazette
the Nois
Féderation of Labor
Federation
Bush
Glander
Chicago
Walker
Ilinois
Edwin R. Wright
Matthew Wool
Benton Dayton Host to Informal 125 to 150 Dance
The K of C hall hosted a lively informal dance for Benton Daytons 12 year old son and friends aged 12 to 18. A three piece colored orchestra provided music while Mr and Mrs Dayton acted as chaperones and several guests praised the hospitality and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hall
Benton’ Dayton
Dayton
Alligator Puzzle Solved Sparks River Mystery
Alderman Arthur Weisenburger offers a theory about the alligator found across the Mississippi by Johnson. Willis E. Dick had sent Weisenburger a pet gator months earlier, kept at the South Side Boat club, which escaped over a week ago and remains missing. The latest captor is welcomed.
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Mississippi River
Arthur Weisenburger
Johnson
Willis E. Dick
Mr. Weisenburger
South Side Boat Club
Mr. Dick
Town Topics: Local business and travel notes
Joe Esler returns from Springfield as our men are off the road. Sam ples on sale today at less than cost in perfect condition. Crooks and Cox report specials for today including ostrich feather boas. Halbach Schroeder Co. touts leather purses. W. P. Bushnell returns from a trip. J. Will Wail and Clarke report Springfield visits. George C. Osborn and attorney Walter H. Bennett back from Springfield. Prospect updates on Sam N. Thompson’s candidacy and Scott and Pike counties conditions.
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Joe Esler
Springfield
Crooks & Cox
al Heckenkamp
Champaign
Bell Telephone Company
Will Wail
Gardner Governor ‘Works
Halbach Schroeder Co
W. P. Bushnell
Bushnell
Charles
Pike
Scott Counties
Sam N. ‘Thompson
Scott County
Chautauqua Session Lineup for Quincy July 30 to August 6
Quincy directors announced the 1916 Chautauqua lineup with James W. Brougher, Dr. Carolyn Geisel, the Nortons, the Pierces, Bouck White, the Boston Symphony Sextet, and Father J. M. Cleary scheduled to perform between July 30 and August 6. E. G. Bauman and J. M. Dunlap were authorized to finalize the program.
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Boston Symphony
Quincy Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua
Quincy
G. Bauman
J. M. Dunlap
James W. Brougher
Los Angeles
Carolyn Geisel
Battle Creek
Mich
the Nortons
the Pierces
Bouck ‘White
New York
N. V
Father J. M. Cleary
Minneapolis
Minn
South Side Boat Club Prepares Baseball Team and Dance Plans
With the season to come, South Side Boat club members form a team from ready material and aim to field a strong quintet. They also discussed the next regular dance set for October 27 with a large crowd and special features planned.
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South Side Boat Club
South Side Club
Pleasant Whist Event For Gem City Council Members
Members of Gem City Council No 2352 Knights and Ladies of Security played a pleasant whist yesterday afternoon at the homes of Mrs Ehner McPike and Mrs Powers at 308. The gathering featured friendly competition and socializing among attendees.
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Gem City Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
Ehner McPike
Powers
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promised To Aid Pain
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush and activate sluggish kidneys. It claims cleansing the kidneys helps prevent backache, headaches, liver and bladder issues, with a daily morning dose in water.
Metz and Stone Charge Dye Makers With Adulteration
Herman A. Metz former congressman and I. F. Stone head of the National Aniline and Chemical Company of Buffalo declare that American dye manufacturers adulterate products with salt. They assert dyes fail due to this adulteration and villains cite war conditions as excuses.
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Herman A. Metz
Congress
and. I. F. Stone
National Aniline
Chemical Company of
Buffalo
Kentucky Street Function Draws Local Winners
On the second of the week a crochet yoke prize went to Mrs Jansen, second to Mrs Becker for butter plates, and third to Mrs Cos settle for palt and pepper. Friday yielded crochet hook to Mrs Will Barnbow, linen napkins to Mrs MecPike, and a pudding pan to Mrs Bailey. The organizing committee included Mrs Beasore, Mrs Powers and Mrs McPike. another event is planned at the G A Rehall in coming days.
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Kentucky Street
Jansen
Becker
Cossettle
Priday
Will Barnbow
Wiard
A. ‘Bailey
F. H. Beasore
Will Powers
Anna
Friends surprise Koch on birthday at home
A large group of Miller and Arthur firm members and family surprised A. E. Koch on his birthday at his home about ten o clock. The gathering included cards conversations and a four course dinner with gifts. His exact age was not disclosed.
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A. E. Koch
Miller and Arthur Firm
Mr.Koch
Edith Cavell Martyrdom Widens Neutral Anger
The Nieuwe Courant denounces the execution of Edith Cavell, calling her one of the greatest martyrs, while noting her sheltering of Allied refugees and German attempts to terrorize. It condemns the act as inhuman and says it hardens anti German sentiment abroad.
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Tite Hague
London
Ity
Brussels
Germany
Belgium
Fall Celebration Delights at New Canton Event
The New Canton fall celebration opens with strong attendance and top tier exhibits. Finest western Illinois corn, poultry, culinary and farm displays draw visitors, though balloon ascension aborted by a rip before launch.
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New Canton
Ilk
Illinois
Canton
Local shopping notes and town news roundup
Halbach Schroeder Co announces a new line of Krinkle crepe ginghams and a sale on hats at three dollars. George Cottrell returns from a tour of Missouri and nearby states reporting progress toward a Better Town. Hotel Quincy adds W. Gibbs as night clerk. Naeglin and Nance visit on business.
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Halbach-Schroeder Co
Urban
Soebieski
Wis
Crooks, & Cox
W. Gibbs
Quincy
Hannibal
Halbach- Schroeder Co
George Cottrell
St.Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Joplin
Springfield
Missouri
Halkbach- ‘Schroeder Co
Albert“Naeglin
Basco Bank
Citizens Back League for Anti Obstruction Ordinance
Hundreds of Quincey residents support the Civic Improvement League in seeking an anti obstruction ordinance. Compliments to directors and officers show broad progressive backing for a cleaner, better city.
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Quincey
Civic Improvement League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Smith
Jack ‘Helfrink
Bartenders’ Union
Rausenberger
Namur
Lesfon
Pictorial
Pictorial Review
Entertans
K. OF
Weisenburger
James ‘Brougher
M'Pike Home
I. F. Stone
Friends
Koch
Whig
E. E. Nance
Citizens’ Bank of
Edina, Mo
Nrcrae
LA Salle Opera House
Aubrey Stauffer
Zook
Arthur Gillespie
Ces
Joy
Marin Sais
Billy Reeves
Charlie Chaplin
Bison
Nestor
Broadway
Hobart Henley
Francis Nelson
Billie Rhodes
Billy
Beverly Bayne
Mary
Trip
H.f.ulafler
T. Waldfogel Umbrellas
Hacs
Hampshire
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