Rejected war gear moved through Wolf plant say foreman
Edward Pelgen, former Wolf plant foreman, testified that General Orders directed packing of rejected war equipment with accepted goods and that inspectors were lured away or misled to allow 3000 overseas scabbards to be shipped with 75% defective. He described instances of stamping removal, packing during evening hours, and Wolf family directives to place rejected items in shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelgen
Wolf
Paul Wolf
S. R. Rush
Trapp
Wolf, Sr
Mr. Wolf
Fred Wolf, Sr
M.J.M. van Nest
Harry
Converse Pelgen
Wifs
Wil
Paul J. Nichoe
E. B. Willman
Arthur Roy
John E. Daugherty
Rosen
Grand
Springfield
Rockford
Attorney Converse
M. M. van Nest
FitzHenry
van Nest
Quincy
Wolfs
Bush
VanNest
Rock Island Arsenal
Lieut. Dyer
Rotary Club Seeks Pershing Stop in Quincy
Quincy Rotary Club invites Gen. John Pershing to stop in Quincy on his Midwest trip. Rotarians plan personal pressure and a formal invitation from Waldorf Hotel in New York City to welcome America's hero and express pride in his humanity-saving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rotary
Gen. Pershing
Middle West
Quincy
America
John Pershing
Waldorf Hotel
New York City
N. Y
Quincy Enroute West
Quincy Rotary Club
Free Osteopathic Treatment Offered to Non Surgical Cases
Free clinic treatment available for non surgical diseases. Patients will be examined by faculty and treated by senior students under supervision to ensure quality results. Those unable to pay should seek recommendation beforehand. board and room at reasonable rates. Address A. S. O., Kirksville, Mo. Session opens Sept. 15. Catalog on application.
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Kirksville
Nauvoo Fruit Growers Admit Mislabeling Grapes
The Fruit Growers and Shipping Association of Nauvoo pleaded guilty in federal court before Judge Louis FitzHenry to mislabeling baskets of grapes and was fined 500 dollars plus costs. Elmer C. Peter argued the mislabeling was unintentional and that labels misled buyers about grape quantity. The same article notes a weeklong grand jury session may conclude today and that indictments on liquor sales since wartime prohibition are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Growers and Shipping Association of
Nauvoo
Louis FitzHenry
Elmer C. Peter
Thomas Smith
Small boy pennies for candy in park scene
A curly headed boy on Washington Park asks for a penny by saying candy, while a girl scolds him but he presses his plea. Nearby a Locust street landlord clashes with a tenant over rent, ending with a shovel blow and a facial cut during a furniture move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Locust Street
Jack Dempsey
Deputy Jack Connery Faces Road Law Charge In Kingston
Deputy Sheriff Jack Connery is summoned to trial in Justice Buffington's Kingston court on a road law charge after an argument at the Likes farm Saturday. He was served notice Monday. The incident involved Mrs. Likes seeking protection and threats from Charles Likes, who blocked exits with a Ford and warned of a gun. Connery, with family, fled the farm and crossed a dry watercourse to reach the main road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Likes
Likes Farm
Jack Connery
Justice Buffington
Kingston
Connery
Mrs. Likes
Quincy Naval Officer Helps Greet Pershing
Ensign Francis Enright of Quincy helped Missouri’s reception committee greet General Pershing on his New York Harbor arrival from France. He trained at Quincy High School, was born near LaClede Missouri, and serves on the steamship Or ega. Mrs Enright and his sister remain in Quincy, and he may visit his old school friends after leave is approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Francis Enright
Missouri
General Pershing
New York Harbor
France
Ensign Enright
Quincy
LaClede
City
Educational Committee
C. F. A. Behrensmeyer
American Book Company
Frank Penick
Board of Education
Gill
Germann
Behrensmeyer
Mr. Penick
Trades and Labor Assembly and Carpenters and Joiners Union
Road From Ursa To Mendon Being Oiled
Road from Ursa to Mendon will be oiled today and traffic barred until next week. Highway Superintendent Boyer directs all travelers from Quincy to turn east at Ursa to avoid the road. Officials warn that driving over the road before official opening will lead to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urea
Mendon
Boyer
Quincy
Ursa
Mrs Rose Harris Blames Husband In Divorce Suit
Mrs Rose Harris seeks a divorce from David Harris proprietor of the American Cloak and Suit company alleging repeated abuse including strikes and insults since their Cape Girardeau marriage on August 22 1912. She seeks custody of their six year old son and asks alimony for work in the store. An injunction limits Harris from occupying their Fifth and Cedar streets apartments without consent and from disposing of household furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Harris
David Harris
American Cloak and Suit Company
Cape Girardeau
Minor Police Cases Highlight Local Court Actions
Frances Logan, a Negro woman, denied theft from Mrs. Kiely of 520 York Street and got a continuance to today. Mr. and Mrs. Warl Brown's assault case was continued to Sept. 19 as reconciliation seemed possible. Judge Reardon issued a warrant for Mrs. Elizabeth Williamson of 301 Maine Street on assault charges, while Mrs. Mary Daniels of 30114 Maine Street accuses Williamson of striking her 16-year-old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Logan
Mary Daniels
Maine Street
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs. Phil Miller
Mrs. Phil Miller nee Echtenkamp formerly of Quincy died Monday afternoon at 2 30 in Little Rock Arkansas after a short illness. Her two sisters Mrs D S Hunsaker and Mrs Herman Steinmetz arrived to be at her bedside. Born in this city she lived here until 22 years ago. Her husband Phil Miller was state manager for Woodmen of the World in Arkansas and died six years ago. No children survive and Mrs Echtenkamp is a sister in law. Funeral services were held in Little Rock Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Miller
Echtenkamp
Quincy
Little Rock
Ark
D. S. Hunsaker
South Fifth Street
Herman Steinmetz
South Fourth Street
Miller
Deaths and funeral notices in Quincy area
Mrs Emma Seisel and Rev Henry C Mueller arrive in Quincy with the body of his sister Mrs Emma Seisel who died in Galveston Texas and is taken to August Stor mer Undertaking parlors. Funeral notice to follow. Mrs Sarah Shumate laid to rest with services in her daughter's home and St Johns Cathedral. Interment Woodland cemetery. Out of town relatives attended including Mrs Ed Brost and granddaughters from El Paso and Galesburg, with bearers William Werneth etc. Mrs Mary Shoemaker of 1307 North Fifth street died at 6 15 am after years of illness aged 89. Survived by Miss Emma Shoemaker and several Shoemaker relatives in Quincy and Kansas City and Springfield.
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Emma Seisel
Henry C. Mueller
Quincy
Galveston
Texas
August F. Stormer
Sarah Shumate
William Werneth
Oak Street
St. John's Cathedral
Dean Cone
Woodland Cemetery
Shumate
Ed Brost
el Paso
A. W. McLeod
F. S.parks
Galesburg
H. E. Jenkins
Detroit
Harry Sullivan
William Wheeler
Roy Wheeler
Mary Shoemaker
North Fifth Street
New Castle
Henry County
Shoemaker
First Christian Church
Emma Shoemaker
H. R. Albright
City
R. Shoemaker
Kansas City
Frank Shooemaker
Springfield
William Shoemaker
Death of Charles N. Smith Sr. News from Burlington station
Charles N. Smith senior, veteran railway engineer for C. B. & Q. and former Philadelphia and Reading operator, died of a stroke in the early hours Tuesday after three recent strokes. Born in Germantown, Pa., he lived east before moving to the West in 1888. He retired a year ago and lived with his son Edwin in Moline. sons J N Smith, Edwin, and Robert of Peoria survive. Funeral and burial will be in Galesburg.
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Charles N. Smith
J. N. Smith
Burlington
Mr. Smith
Smith
Quincy
O. K
Philadelphia
Reading
Germantown
Galesburg
Edwin Smith
Moline
J. N
Edwin
Robert
Peoria
County Board Debates State Aid Roads and Clerk Hire Increases
The Adams County board of supervisors held a two hour session on Tuesday to set the week’s business. Key items include potential county takeover of state aid road systems, repeal of Rule 18 to allow county attorney employment by the finance committee, and requests for increased clerk hire for sheriff, treasurer, and county clerk. Other notes cover road bridge aid, tuberculosis sanitarium plans, school superintendent staffing, and various petitions to committees, with actions postponed or referred for Thursday.
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Committee On Rules
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Ernest Grubb
Liberty
Quincy
Finance Committee
Scarborough
Cunnane
Judiciary Committee
Adams County
Theresa Woodruff
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Adams County Farm Bureau
Adams County Home Bureau
Nolan
Thomas M. Nolan
County Coult
County
Coute
Primary election held today for state delegates
The primary election for nominating delegates to the constitutional convention occurs today statewide from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voter interest is low in the senatorial district with Adams, Scott, Pike and Calhoun counties showing little competition. Each party selects two delegates. Republicans are Perry C. Ellis of this city and W. S. Gray of Coatsburg, while Democrats list John E. Wall, Joseph Hanly, both of this city, and Rollo of Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Scott
Pike
Calhoun
Perry C. Ellis
W. S. Gray
Coatsburg
John E. Wall
Joseph Hanly
Rollo
Barry
Krug Preliminary Is Again Continued in Court
Walter Krug charged with murdering his sister in law Mrs Oscar Krug saw his preliminary hearing postponed to Friday Sept 19 at Judge Reardons court after the state requested delay. Grand jury may hear Sept 16. Krug’s attorney John E Wall likely prefers sooner proceedings. Oscar Krug hurt when his wife was killed Aug 18 remains serious in Blessing hospital. Krug appeared dejected in police court and listened intently to private remarks from his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Krug
Oscar Krug
Blessing
Krug
Bennett Goes to Springfield for Salvation Army Conference
W. H. Bennett departs today for Springfield to represent Adams county at the state conference of county leaders for the Salvation Army drive launching September 22. The meeting will last several days to plan organized campaigning. Frank Garner, county chairman, will appoint committees this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bennett
Springfield
Adams County
Frank Garner
Quincy’s Pulse Arrested For Trespassing
Tuesday evening arrest of Fred Miller on a warrant from Frank Zwick for trespassing. Case to be heard before Fellee Magistrate Reardon this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Frank Zwick
Reardon
Probate notices detail wills and inventories in local estates
In probate matters George VonderHaar leaves all to wife Bernadine. J W Brown estate inventory lists Collins Plow stock valued at 5800 dollars, a 50 dollar liberty bond, 14 dollars cash, and household items. William Carville estate filed by executrix Ellen Carville lists lots in John Wood's addition, 300 dollars in stock, 100 dollars cash, and 50 dollars in accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VonderHaar
Bernadine VonderHaar
J. W. Brown
Collins Plow Company
William Carville
Ellen Carville
John Wood
Gymnasium changes debated at high school board meeting
The board discussed converting the high school auditorium for physical culture and basketball with possible showers and an extra instructor. Costs were estimated between 4000 and 35000 dollars, but the committee will obtain bids before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Martin J. Geise
Weather outlook for Illinois and Missouri midweek
Generally fair conditions extend through Wednesday and Thursday in Illinois and Missouri with small temperature changes. Showers are possible in extreme northern Illinois on Wednesday while Missouri remains warm and dry. River conditions are reported with a midnight stage at 0.5 feet and a stationary reading at River Station.
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Illinois
Missouri
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Edward Pelgen
Abe Martin
Rotary Club
Pershing
The
American School of Osteopathy
U. S
Shippers’ Association
St. Charles
Ill
Vie Pve Ds
Bennett
L. A
Adams County Medical Society
Quincey
H. P. Beirne
J. H. Rice
E. L. Caddick
Fannie Wolf
Chris Wolf
James Ellis
Ellis
Josephine Blensett
George Keller
Western Union
W. A. Long Auto
Fifth
Maine Streets
Board
Irving
H. A. Wendorff
Charles Sparks
Dewey School
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuke Wees
Hannibal
Lontaiang
St. Louis
Muscating
Louisiana
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