Munro Attacks Machines in Illinois Race for Attorney General
Fayette S. Munro of Highland, Ill. vows to continue the fight on political corruption whether elected or not. He labels opponents as aligned with machines and factions, accuses Barr Brundage of courting machine support, and criticizes the Sherman and Thompson-Lundin networks amid Chicago politics.
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Illinois
Fayette S. Munro
Highland
Jil
Washington Park
Fergus
Ndt
Munro
Tinois
Mr. Provine
Taylorville
Richard J. Barr
Toliet
Edward Brundage
Chicago
Barr
Mr. Brundage
Sen. Barr
Mr. Sherman
Brundage
Sherman Organization
Sherman
Mr. Braundage
Thompson Lundin
William Lorimer
Thompson-Lundin
Deneen
Provine
Wilson
Hull
Against Ale Political Machines Debated in Chicago Encounter
In Chicago Wil son and Provine arm themselves with drawn knives as political strife grows. The piece argues Illinois suffers from machine politics and corruption, urging independent candidates as remedy. Munro promotes himself as the lone independent for attorney general with a free record.
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Wilson
Provine
Chicago
Illinois
Maine
California
Fergus
Munro
Abe Martin Misa Tawney Apple Cousin Story
A fragment shows a playful line about Abe Martin and Misa Tawney Apple noting a cousin who is notably handsome and supported by his father. The text hints at tension between intellect and home life without clear, concrete events.
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Misa Tawney
Haint
Waller fined for street obstructions in city court
William E. Waller, a third street dealer, was fined $3 and costs for displaying goods on a sidewalk in violation of city code. The Civic Improvement league brought the case. Waller pleaded not guilty but evidence showed the offense.
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William E. Waller
Third Street
Hampshire
Vermont
Civic Improvement League
Waller
Claude Saunders
Anna Saunders
Stella Saunders
Claude
Stella
Henry Middendorf
A. J. Bakers
Monroe dye works nears operation by October first
The six buildings of the Monroe direct dye works near the bay are under roof with most complete. Boiler room to begin this week. H-acd room laboratory warehouse and benzidine building ready for machinery en route from the East. Tanks placed wiring installed. Estimated start date October 1 with large orders booked and capacity to be tested as work begins.
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Monroe Direct Dye Works
Bay
Quincy
Monroe Company
Boes to new Owl Field near Irbine Kentucky
Mike Callahan, oil operator active in Plymouth-Colmar, left for Kentucky to work in new fields near Irbine. He brought tools from Bridgeport Illinois and bought a full drilling outfit for Kentucky use. Kentucky fields have produced well with no dry wells reported. Edward Menke returned from Chicago with Arthur Harscher and Simon Harscher of Des Moines, all linked to United Cereal Mills, by car.
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Plymouth
Mike Callahan
Plymouth-Colmar
Kentucky
Irbine
Callahan
Bridgeport
Ill
Edward Menke
Chicago
United Cereal Mills
Arthur Harscher
Smills
Simon Harscher
Des Moines
Fall Gym Schedule At YMCA
The YMCA announces a fall schedule with the gym opening Sept 10 after repairs. Classes include Junior A to C, employed and senior boys, intermediates and regulars, plus a two-division plan for business men. Basketball offered Saturday evenings, with instruction starting Sept 11.
E. G. Bauman Given Fine Remembrance at Surprise Party
Adams county teachers held a surprise party at 2001 Hampshire Street for former Superintendent E G Bauman known as Uncle Ed for seven years of service. About 20 guests from city and county schools praised his dedication and presented a gift including a pin and a Masonic ring. County Superintendent John Steiner and Jefferson School Principal A L Smith helped host the event with refreshments and entertainment.
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Adams County
G. Bauman
Hampshire Street
QO. D. Frank
Silver Loving Cup For Competitive Shoot
Captain Ernest Wingerter of Company F I G plans a silver loving cup for the best rifle shot in a competition on the range Sunday September 10. The award will be decided across 200 yards rapid fire 300 yard slow fire and 500 yard slow fire with possibly all company members entering.
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Ernest Wingerter
Foot Crushed by Train Near Camp Point
Adam Morrison, a colored man from Augusta, fell from a freight train near Camp Point early Thursday. His right foot was crushed and a portion was amputated at St Marys hospital in Quincy after being brought in by Levi Cate who heard his cries.
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Adam Morrison
Augusta
Camp Point
St. Mary's Hospital
Morrison
Quincy
Murray
Levi Cate
Cate
Hearith
Parade Committee Progressing Plan for Quincy Fall Parade
Duke Schroer vice chairman presided over the grand evening parade committee meeting in the Chamber of Commerce. Reports were satisfactory and preparations are being perfected to make the fall celebration notable. The route and prize list were confirmed as published in The Whig. A business canvass will seek participants and display. A 50 strong Liberty delegation will attend.
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Duke Schroer
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Whig
R. E. Hackman
Liberty
Birth of Daughter to Mrs Verheyen at Blessing Hospital
A daughter was born to Mrs Albert Verheyen at Blessing hospital on Thursday afternoon.
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Albert Verheyen
Kentucky Street
Blessing Hospital
Quincy News Sees Adamson Bill Avert Railroad Strike
News from Quincy reports Congress moving to pass the Adamson eight hour day for railroad workers, easing fears of a strike set for Monday. Rail workers and businesses rush to prepare. telegraph and express firms busy with last minute orders and supply shoring. Burlington grievance chairmen visit to direct possible strike, but passage may hold.
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Quincy
Congress
Express
Galesburg
Burlington
Four Brotherhoods
House of Representatives
M. H. Howard
Hannibal
Keokuk
St. Louis
Robert Rice
Missouri Lines
McFarland
Stewart
Reserves Enjoying Great Lake Cruise at Mackinac Island
Special to The Whig reports nine Quincy Naval Reserves aboard docking at Mackinac Island on shore leave after four days at sea. They traveled from Chicago to North Manitou Island, with drills and arms practice, health good aside from mild seasickness, and visits by North Manitou coast guard members. The group plans a three day Georgian Bay leg before returning to American waters.
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Mackinac Island
Mich
Quincy
John Jacob Astor
Chicago
North Manitou Island
Randall
North Manitou
Wheeler In Serious Condition In Jacksonville
H N Wheeler veteran editor of the Quincy Journal lies critically ill in Jacksonville Illinois with life waning since returning from the Ford peace expedition last February. He is under care of Dr Frank P Norbury and his wife and family stay at his bedside as end seems near.
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Jacksonville
Ill
H. N. Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Frank P. Norbury
Mackensen in Balkans Campaign Reported
London dispatch quotes Swiss and Geneva papers claiming Field Marshal Von Mackensen commands the German Balkans campaign.
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Mackensen
Balkans
London
The_ wireless press
Berne Switzerland
Bund
Geneva Journal
Field Marshal
von Mackensen
Taylor Road Inspection For Year‑Round Use
Mayor Abbott leads a Chamber of Commerce highway committee and A H Beitman to inspect Taylor road for year‑round conditioning costs. If affordable, merchants will be asked to fund the work with George B Levi and Secretary Perry joining. C B Whittaker will meet inspectors on arrival to map required improvements.
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Abbott
Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
A. H. Beitman
Taylor Road
George B. Levi
Perry
C. B. Whittaker
Missouri
Quincy Ad Club Meets Thursday for September Session
The Quincy Ad club will hold its monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night, September 7. President Jackson urges full attendance to discuss important business as the club continues its community outreach and interests.
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Ad Club
Quincy Ad Club
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
Quincy Aerie of Eagles
Eagles Hall
New Miller and Arthur Drug opens in new store
The Miller and Arthur Drug company opened in a new store at 520 22 Maine Street on Thursday. The old 502 Maine Street location was closed permanently Wednesday night. A formal opening is planned for October 1.
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Miller and Arthur Drug Company
Maine Street
Maine
Sells Drug Store In Quincy And Moves To Detroit
Joseph Wolfe sold his drug store at Twelfth and State to Albert Niemeyer and Edgar Heidbreder, and his North Tenth street store to W. A. Straley. Wolfe will move his family to Detroit for health reasons. Alfred S. Ellis, Burlington city passenger agent, returns from a West tour with colleagues. The Colonial theater reopens after thorough remodeling with Floyd Lee as owner, new lighting, decor, and a refreshed screen.
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C. W. East
State Board of Health
Lawrence
North Tenth Street
Golden
Melrose Township
Joseph Wolfe
Twelfth and
State Street
W. A. Straley
Mr. Straley
Wolfe
Albert Niemeyer
Edgar Heidbreder
Quincy
Ellis
Alfred S. Ellis
Burlington
Illinois
West
Colonial
Colonial Theater
Floyd Lee
Duker Buys Fashion Shop in Quincy from Reid
W T Duker purchased the Fashion Shop at 525 Maine Street from J J Reid on Thursday afternoon paying about 30 cents on the dollar. Reid, now focusing on his Peoria Quincy and Hannibal stores, will have experts inventory the stock of ladies ready to wear and other contents before moving them to the Doerr store for sale mid next week.
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W. T. Duker
Maine Street
J. J. Reid
Peoria
Reid
Quincy
Hannibal
Doerr
Police ban liquor sales across Romania under penalty
Bucharest reports police commissioners have forbidden the sale of alcoholic liquors in all establishments throughout Romania with penalties for violations.
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Bucharest
London
Romania
Thousands at Old Settlers Picnic in Payson
The Old Settlers gathering in Payson drew over 5 000 visitors for a parade of decorated autos and buggies. The event featured the Payson band, doll babies, secret societies, and prize awards for best displays and rigs. Speeches by Garrett and local figures followed a day of concerts, minstrels, and athletic events with a large crowd expected to continue today.
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Payson
Eastern Star Lodge of
Plainville
Hannibal
Quincy
Adams
Hancock
W. Elza Williams
Washington
J. W. Farris
Carthage
E. P. Maher
Old Settlers Association
ID. W. Haselwood
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Robert Hood
W. H. Kay
S. G. Spencer
Baptist School of Plainville
Secret Society
O. E. SS. Lodge of Payson
A. Cooper
William Gillispie
Carl Vahle
William Kinger
E. F. Grigg
Everett Kimber
Catherine Stratton
J. H. Frisbie
Mendon
Jane Griggs
Adama
Brown
Clayton Independent Band
Garrett
Springfield
James Callens
Winchester
Walter Manny
Mt. Sterling
Edward P. Allen
John E. Wall
J. H. Lewis
E. J. King
Congress
2 500 Persons at Clayton Meeting
More than 2,000 persons gathered in Clayton Newfoundland on Thursday for a public gathering noted as a special report from The Whig. The article records the large turnout and local interest in the event.
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Clayton
Whig
Clayton, NL
Warsaw Woman Drowns Self After Note Found
Mrs Chris Herstein 57 of Warsaw drowned herself in the waterfall behind Warsaw High School early Thursday. Ill health given as cause. Inquest found suicide. Born Franklin Iowa she married 40 years. Survived by husband three sons Henry Warsaw Edward South Dakota William Fort Madison. four daughters M F Ackles Keokuk Mary Uppinghouse Canton Mo Anna Keokuk Edna Warsaw. Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at home with Rev Jagstein officiating.
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Warsaw
Iil
Chris Herstein
Warsaw High School
South Dakota
William
Fort Madison
M. F. aAckles
Keokuk
Mary Uppinghouse
Canton
Anna
Edna
Jagstein
The
Evangelical Church
Auto Victims Improve After Bridge Fall Incident
A. A. Smith of Loraine, injured when his car plunged from a Taylor road bridge, rested easily at Blessing hospital. Two Koontz boys, also injured, left the hospital. The Smith car, owned by Mr. Smith, was recovered from the ditch by T. C. Nichols Motor Co employees after it fell into four feet of water. Henry Schaefer narrowly avoided the same bridge with a hay wagon, tipping it into the drainage ditch.
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A. A. Smith
Loraine
Taylor Road
Blessing Hospital
Ralph
Warne Koontz
Charles Koontz
Employes
T. C. Nichols Motor Company
Taylor Quincy
Smith
Henry Schaefer
Fabius Township
Picnic Draws 3000 at Tri-County Old Settlers Meet
Plymouth Til Sept 1 three thousand attendees filled the Tri County Old Settlers gathering. The event featured Plymouth musicians and a morning program with invocations and welcomes. Obituaries were read, William J. Graham spoke, and afternoon contests offered novelty attractions. Winners in the old fiddler contest were Sam Roberts first A Cooper second Elden Robinson third. Martha Chamberlain aged 89 was the oldest woman present, Samuel Moon 77 the oldest man born in the three counties, and A J Smith 77 the oldest born in Plymouth.
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Plymouth
Til
Tri- County
Old Settlers
Woodcock
Ellison
Mr. Taylor
William J. Graham
Aledo
Sam Roberts
A. Cooper
Elden Robinson
Martha Chamberlain
Macomb
Samuel Moon
Colchester
A. J. Smith
Road accident near Quincy raises safety concerns
A traffic accident occurred about five miles from Quincy on a narrow stretch of road deemed dangerous. Residents fear the site remains hazardous to motorists until repairs are completed.
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Quincy
Today's Meetings Across City Lodges and Unions
Quincy lodge A F and A M meets at Mason temple. Bricklayers union gathers at Labor temple. Electrical Workers union convenes at Labor temple. North Side Boat club holds session. Loyal Order of Moose Ladies Circle meets. Gem City lodge I O O F and Modern association are on schedule.
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Quincy Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Bricklayers Union
Electrical Workers Union
Labor Temple
North Side Boat Club
Loyal Order of Moose Ladies Circle
Gem City Lodge
I. O. O. F. Modern Association
Illinois and Missouri Weather Outlook this Weekend
Illinois expected showers and cooler temperatures Friday with Saturday partly cloudy. Missouri forecast shows showers Friday with cooler conditions in the east, followed by partially clear and warmer weather Saturday. Town forecasts call for unsettled conditions in the east today, with Saturday turning fair and warmer.
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Ilinois
Missouri
East
Local Weather Observer Report Crisp and Blurred
Weather observer notes for Thursday show shifts and stage readings at River Stage RoE Pose with time stamps around noon and midnight. The legible items reference temperatures and conditions but many fragments are garbled.
River Bulletin Rise-Fall Forecast Near Warsaw Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will remain stationary or fall very slowly during the next three hours.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
For Rent Nicely Furnished Room in Modern Housing
Rental notice states a nicely furnished room available with full modern conveniences including use of phone in Kentucky area. Monthly terms not specified. Suitable for single occupant seeking quiet living arrangements.
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Helen Blair
Davenport
C. E. Bross
J. H. Neuman
Ruth Jones
W. T. Craig
Old Settlers’ Association
H. E. Vandervoort
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