City Calls on Voters to Vote for Delegates
Voters are urged by the city council and public utilities commission to cast ballots on November 4 for delegates to the Illinois constitutional election. An address signed by aldermen McNutt Bergmann and Tompkins promotes home rule and condemns utility practices while noting franchise rights and city interests. The council also approves a lease for Collling Plow Co and reports year’s payroll and town funds. a surplus from early tax payments benefits the Quincy Boulevard and Park Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission of Illinois
Illinois
James E. McNutt
Otto J. Bergmann
William B. Tom
Public Utilities Commission
Quincy
Colling Plow Company
State Street
Duke Schroer
Quines
Quincy Boulevard and Park Association
Crap Shooters Nabbed By Police At Franklin Hotel
William Brown, George Griffin, and John T Calhoun were caught playing craps behind the Franklin hotel by detectives and a police chief. They were jailed in default of bond and to be arraigned in police court. One man planned to plead guilty while the others would stand trial. Meanwhile German mine work suspensions push several mining firms toward bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
George Griffin
John T. Calhoun
Franklin Hotel
Rosendale
Harvey
Rotary Intercity Meeting In Quincy Draws 110 Delegates
One hundred and ten Rotarians from nearby cities will visit Quincy today for an Inter-city meeting led by Jim Craig of Chicago. Prominent figures include B. F. Harris and John Dyer. Local chairs coordinate luncheon at the Newcomb Hotel and an evening banquet. Delegations from St Louis to Bloomington expected, with golf matches planned if weather permits.
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Quincy
Jim” Craig
Chicago
Jim
Rotary
B. F. Harris
Champaign
John Dyer
St. Louis
Hannibal
Kirksville
Burlington
Galesburg
Jacksonville
Springfield
Decatur
Bloomington
William Schwindeler
John Korn
E. K. Stone
Bert Higgins
Otto Seifert
Newcomb
James Craig
Joseph
Bill” Fifer
Carl Leopold
Burlington Club
Jim Craig
Lima Man Wins Bridge to Allow Farm Road Access
Lima and Mendon township commissioners agreed Monday to build a bridge over a creek to allow cattle belonging to Mr. Schupe to pass between halves of a large pasture. The road relocation was approved but stalled when Schupe initially refused to permit it without the bridge. Once the agreement was reached, immediate work on the road and bridge was to start.
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L. L. Boyer
McClung Bndgeway
Lima
Mendon
Schupe
Roosevelt Memorial Campaign Extended For Week Across State
The Roosevelt Memorial fund drive, launched October 20 and set to end October 27, will be extended one more week to allow county units to meet quotas. Governor Lowden and Chicago leaders approve, with Chicago reporting over 200000 raised by Friday night and statewide participation steady as county advisers prepare meetings in Galesburg. Also noting P A Gougler’s travel for district advisor sessions and the arrival of Mrs Bertha R B Johnson to teach at Madison School, replacing Miss Gertrude Parr.
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Roosevelt Memorial Fund
Conk
Ralph C. Kent
Lowen
Charles W. Fields
Chicago
P. A. Gougler
Galesburg
Bertha RB. Johnson
Albion
Mich
Madison School
Johnson
Gertrude Parr
Why Not the Best Costs No More Hockaday’s Wall Paint Ad
A compact ad notes Hockaday’s wall paint for kitchens and bathrooms with a call to phone Resch at Main 458-J, emphasizing affordability and quality in a local buy.
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Hockaday
J. Adv
A Survey Planned for Taylor Road Project
Walter N. Bennett, president of the Quincy- Taylor road corporation, met with Marion county Highway Engineer Ely in Palmyra to discuss a survey of Taylor Road. Engineer Robert Whittiker, delayed by rain, was to begin a preliminary route survey and cross sections, with cost estimates for gravel shoulders versus gravel only. Marion County voters may approve a 1350,000 bond issue for good roads, with county judges pledging 46,000 per mile if approved, after which Quincy-Taylor road corp plans active construction funding.
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Walter N. Bennett
Quincy- Taylor Road Corporation
Ely
Marion County
Palmyra
Robert Whittiker
Quincy
Quincy-Taylor Road Corporation
Quincy's Mock Marriages Stir Town Gossip
Widespread reports of fake engagements and elopements surface in Quincy as local youths and friends joke about upcoming weddings. The ruse expands with names tied to popular pairs, but investigations reveal the stories are pranks or misread rumors.
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Quincy
START OF JEWISH RELIEF CAMPAIGN IN QUINCY
Donations of 3000 dollars were raised in Quincy by the Jewish Relief committee as bad weather limited workers. Alderman Sam Hyatt, chairman, notes that with better weather a larger share of the 39410 dollar quota may be met. Unauthorized solicitors are warned to wear the official badge. Rev R H Newton and other speakers urged support at churches and theatres. Luncheons for workers were paid by Jewish citizens.
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Quincy
Jewish Relief Committee
Sam Hyatt
Adams County
Washington Park
Europe
Hampshire Street
R. H. Newton
Newton
Quincy Theatres
Sam Porcas
Orpheum
Princess Theatres
Mary Ann Sprecher
Star and
Belasco
Hyatt
Record Prices Paid for His Mules
W A Rinehart manager of the South River drainage district has topped the mule market with two record sales. A yearling mule brought 420 dollars the best price in the United States. A span sold to Corbin Wright of Monte Vista Colorado brought over 1400 dollars. Rinehart says he recently sold 14 other mules for 7350 dollars averaging 525. His Marion county fair exhibits have attracted mule fanciers nationwide in Missouri. The Colorado buyer previously offered 1400 dollars for the same animals, which he topped. Rinehart buys top animals and pays high prices for ones that please him.
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W. A. Rinehart
South River Drainage District
United States
Rinehart
Corbin Wright
Monte Vista
Colo
Wright
Walter Wright
Taylor
Riverside school heated, soldiers and sailors home notes
The Soldiers and Sailors Home reports financial strain forcing Chief Graybill to return to work. Riverside School adjacents reports furnace failure leaving children unheated. Residents remain mostly housebound through two wet days with 112 in Bible class. Obituary notes Uriah Lawder. arrivals W H Dawes Mary E Miller Alice Stubbles George Oberling.
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Pottee Graybill
Riverside School
Samuel C. Still
108Th
Wllaiis Regiment
Hillesterday
Egbert Kilmer
W. HH. McCarth
Harriet Freeman
Wright Lewis
Uriah Lawder
W. IL Dawes
Mary EF. Miller
Alice Stubbles
George Oberling
Adams County Red Cross Meeting Postponed Without Quorum
Due to lack of a quorum the Adams County Red Cross chapter could not hold its annual meeting Monday evening. The organization will reconvene at an early date to reschedule the gathering.
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Adams County Red Cross Chapter
Chamber Seeks Focus Beyond Jealous Competitor Watch
The Chamber of Commerce criticizes excessive surveillance of a rival, urging leadership to redirect time toward progress and proactive growth rather than suspicion and distrust. The call emphasizes practical actions over monitoring rivals.
Adams County farmers press price relief from packers
Adams County Farm Bureau members meet to urge the Illinois Agricultural Association to investigate high living costs. They fault pork prices not dropping proportionally to hog producer losses from July through October. They warn continued losses without action will worsen conditions for farmers and consumers.
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Adams County
Adams County Farm Bureau
Illinois Agricultural Association
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Lucian Murray Dies Suddenly at Pool Room
Lucian Murray a Negro saloonkeeper and political figure died suddenly Monday night at 9 30 in his pool room at 835 North Eighth Street. He collapsed from a severe hemorrhage after attending to his pool tables, despite illness. He leaves a wife and two children and was a longtime local political operative with ties to Negro gambling circles and the pool room serving as a political hub.
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Lucian Murray
North Eighth Street
J. G. Bullett
Murray
Sey
St. Louis
North End
Police Department
Eighth and Lind Streets
Tle
Library Directors Back County System Plan
Quincy Public Library directors met for their monthly session and discussed establishing a county library system. The report covered volumes, additions, losses, borrowers, finance, and total circulation with figures: 43 631 volumes, 12 835 total circulation, 2 144 in fines and sales, 9483 borrower cards, and 258 special cards.
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Quincy
Emery Post Convention Report On Expenditures Read
At the Joseph W. Emery Jr Post American Legion meeting in the W CC CS the Ruffner report detailing Peoria convention expenses was read but not accepted for being exorbitant and unauthorized. The report was filed. Dance plans were discussed with no date set. New memberships were reported and the membership drive continues. The Monday gathering was well attended.
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Joseph W. Emery, Jr
American Legion
W. CC. C.S
Joseph Ruffner, Jr
Post
Peoria
Swindler Eck Sentenced After Quick Jury Verdict
Arthur James Eck of Columbus claimed to be part of a nationwide swindle ring and accused of defrauding Joseph Ming of Springfield of 20000 through a fake rice farm deal. A Jefferson City penitentiary jury verdict delivered five years after an 89 minute deliberation.
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Tine Blueff
Ark
Arthur James Eck
Columbus
United States
Joseph Ming
Springfield
Thea Crenit
Quincy to replace dog taxes with licenses for Fido
The finance committee recommends an ordinance to remove dog taxes in Quincy and replace them with a dog license system. A license would cost 3 for females and 1 for males, keeping all revenue local to the city’s general fund rather than forwarding most to the state for livestock protection costs.
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Quincy
O'Brien
Counci
Howlett Testifies He Has Been Working in Vagranct Case
Harry Howlett faced a police court vagary charge after being called loaded-for bear. Ten witnesses testified he had worked most of the time since May after army discharge, while detectives noted late night activity near Franklin hotel bar. Howlett claimed steady employment since June with brief gaps. his mother and others described money sent home and health issues as the defense wrapped up two hours of testimony.
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Harry Howlett
Bear
Howlett
George Govert
John Wheelock
Fred Scharnhorst
Tim Ford
L. D. Harvey
Franklin Hotel
Otis Elevator Company
Dayton-Dowd Company
City Prepares To Heat City Hall In Case Of Coal Shortage
Mayor O'Brien ordered a City Hall furnace overhaul to connect with radiators if the city heating plant coal runs out. A 10 day coal supply is on hand and more is expected. A coal company shipment of 30 rail cars will go to the O'Brien yards instead of 50.
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Quincy
O'Brien
O’brien
Landing Place For Curtiss Planes Sought In Quincy
William McNicol of Curtiss visits Quincy with two planes delivering goods while fogbound at Dean Iowa. A Chamber of Commerce committee led by J W Cruttenden and others seeks an immediate landing field near Baldwin Park, Twenty fourth and Broadway or Thirty Sixth and Broadway. A report will be made at the October directors meeting.
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William McNicol
Curtiss Airplane Company
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
McNicol
Curtiss Company
Quincey
Dean
Iowa
J. W. Cruttenden
Evan Morris
I. A. Morest
Walter Heidbreder
C. W. Leffingwell
Baldwin Park
Twentyfourt
Broadway
Thirty-sixth
More Contracts Let For Work On Roads
L. L. Boyer oversaw a Monday session as Adams county highways contracts were discussed and awarded for spring work. Walter Bangert won the grading contract to prepare Strothaff road from Quincy toward the Columbus Gilmer line and beyond toward Coatsburg while Neal Seward secured the team work contract for the Cannon Rail trail down to Quincy.
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L. L. Boyer
Adams County
Walter Bangert
Strothaff
Quincy
Columbus
Gilmer
Coatsburg
Neal Seward
Ministers condemn Wilson veto of prohibition bill in Quincy
In strong terms pastors and laymen of the Quincy District Missouri Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church denounced President Wilson for vetoing the federal prohibition enforcement bill. They urged Congress to override the veto. The resolution, drawn by A H McConnell Samuel Linge and H Davis, criticized the veto as aiding liquor interests and bootleggers.
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Woodrow Wilson
Quincy
Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Congress
Wilson
Senate
A. H., McConnell
Samuel Linge
H. Davis
Ilinois
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Monday Police Court Echoes Old Times With Nine Arraignments
A Monday morning police court session echoed old times as nine defendants were arraigned for intoxication or related offenses. Otto Speers and B Lane faced intoxication charges, with Speers already in court thrice this month and Lane paying fines. Authorities fined J. W. Oldfather and W. Garton for peace disturbance after attempting to take control of the Young China Cafe. Albert Klipstein drew a $20 fine for resisting an officer following an attempted clash with Day Patrol Driver Walter Buttler. Rachel Young acknowledged running an immoral resort and paid $25. O P Wise, D W Rupert, and T Rupert pleaded guilty to visiting an immoral house, each paying $7.25. The raid occurred near midnight Saturday.
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Otto Speers
B. Lane
Speers
Lane
Missouri
J. W. Oldfather
W. Garton
Young China Cafe
Albert Klipstein
Klipstein
Walter Buttler
Fifth
Hampshire Streets
Washington Park
Second
Rachel Young
Fourth
Vermont
O. P. Wise
D. W. Rupert
T. Rupert
Roosevelt Memorial Association Meeting Planned
The Roosevelt Memorial Association will hold a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening at eight. Two short addresses will explain the association's aims, work, and methods. All are invited. no solicitation for funds will be made. The aim is to develop plans and public interest.
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Roosevelt Memorial Association
Chamber of Commerce
AIL
Armistice Day Dance Planned by Henry R Hill Post
Members of the Henry R Hill Post American Legion secured the Rialto Jazz band for a November 11 dance in the Aunery. It is the only Armistice Day celebration for returned service men. Special stunts are planned but not disclosed. AHS veterans can get complimentary tickets at War Camp Community Service.
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Henry R. Hill Post
American Legion
Rialto
Aunery
AHS
War Camp
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Curtiss Planes
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Daily River Bulletin
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