Dallas City murder linked to quarrel over entry
Albert Akers was shot to death last night by friend E McBride after a day in Burlington. The two men, about 55, had been working in a drainage district and rooming in a shack near Silver Lake. McBride surrendered after the fatal shot through a locked screen door at their shack. Akers leaves a widow and seven children. McBride faces homicide questions in Carman.
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Dallas
City
Albert Akers
E.mcbride
Burlington
Carman
Silver Lake
Black Hawk
Akers
McBride
Dall
Charlie
Tharp
Jeaves
Virginia
Hamilton
English boxer Wells promoted to serjeant major role
London Sept. 4 Bom bardier Wells English pugilist has been promoted to serjeant major of the 20th Welch regiment in a public announcement today.
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London
Bombardier Wells
20Th
Welch Regiment
What Every Mother Knows About Pregnancy Aids
A vintage note discusses remedies for pregnancy discomfort before birth. It mentions Mother’s Friend as a likely aid and explains relief from pains caused by tension on the abdominal cords and ligaments. The text hints at morning sickness and general guidance for expectant mothers.
Deposed Grand Duke Nicholas Amid Eastern Front Shakeup
The czar dismissed Grand Duke Nicholas, commander of the eastern armies, and reassigned him to fight the Turks. Although full facts are unclear, the defeat in Poland and the fall of Warsaw are believed to have driven the loss of his post.
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Nicholas
Poland
Warsaw
Battle of Przemyśl Shown Here at Bitou Theater
The Battle of Przemyśl, one of Europe’s great war clashes, is presented today and tonight at the Bitou theater in Quincy. The American Correspondent Film Company produced the footage from an Austro-Hungarian army correspondent, depicting the march, trains, camps, trenches, and the colossal battle with guns, charges, wounded, and heroes.
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Quincy
Przemysl
Bitou
Russia
Utain
Motor Races at Baldwin Park Sunday
Local enthusiasts plan a speed program at Baldwin park next Sunday featuring bicycle, motorcycle, and automobile races. Events include three motorcycle starts for amateurs and professionals, two auto races, a race between auto and motorcycle, and a novelty "tale of four shirt" race where riders strip and rearm to win by first shirt on.
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Baldwin Park
Mrs Neihouse Hosts Luncheon At North Fourth Street Home
Mrs Frank Niehouse of 1620 North Fourth Street entertained many friends at a luncheon last evening. The yellow and green decor set a tasteful scene as guests enjoyed music and a social hour, with all expressing thanks for the hostess's hospitality.
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Neihouse
Frank Niehouse
North Fourth — Street
Mrs M F P Carrott Leaves for Michigan Home Visit
Mrs M F P Carrott with a trained nurse departed for Weque tensing Michigan to meet her mother Mrs B Montgomery who has been taken ill, and accompany her home.
Joan Carroll Named Grand Knight In Knight of Columbus
John B. Carroll of Quincy elected grand knight at Knight of Columbus hall. Theodore Erhart Jr. chosen deputy grand knight. Organization seeks 500 members, with a 1901 founding and a notable Hight and Maine home. Carroll is the youngest grand knight, succeeding Kerkering. other officers include Daniels, Connery, Lyon, and Maloney.
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Theodore Erhart, Jr
Knight— Organization
Carroll
John B. Carroll
Quincy
Knight of Columbus Order
Knight of Columbus
Maine
John
Kerkering
KE. C
Theo, Ehrhart, Jr
J. ‘Daniels
J. A. Connery
R. T. Lyon
Rome 'Wiskirchen
Wm. J. Heintz
Staunton
Hy Baudreau
Edward J. Maloney
Geo. Teckenkamp
John G. Blomer
John W. Kerkering
Meyers Death Accident Verdict Readers Hear Inquest
Lawrence Meyers died at St Marys hospital from a punctured perineum after a hayloft fall on a farm near Maywood. The coroner's inquest heard Joe Nunn describe the accident and a jury returned an accidental death verdict yesterday afternoon.
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Lawrence ‘Meyers
St. Mary's Hospital
M. J. Haley
Joe Nunn
H. C. Louder
Maywood
Six More Gases Foot and Mouth Disease In Prairie City
Sept 14 reports show foot and mouth disease spreading with six new cases across Prairie City township. Massner bears 16 cattle and 68 hogs affected, Hall 9 cattle and 36 hogs, Sapp 3 cattle and 85 hogs to be slaughtered, Janes 17 cattle and 45 hogs, Powell 13 cattle and 35 hogs affected. Total six new cases today.
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Macomb
Prairie City
Ord Massner
Prairie City Township
William Hall
Massiver
Elmer Sapp
Hope
Knight Motor lecture set at Chamber of Commerce Thursday
Overland celebration news notes a Thursday 7:30 p.m. lecture at the Chamber of Commerce by Mrs Hower, Knight Motor expert from the Overland factory. Public invited. Also updates on local health, court filings, and public works bids for concrete walks along Maine and nearby streets.
Moscow Urges Britain for Help With Wounded Refugees
A Moscow resident abroad appeals by telegraph for funds to aid Russian wounded and refugees pouring into the city. An English hospital feeds 3,000 daily but says it is inadequate as winter approaches. Moscow has taken in one third of the wounded and authorities are overwhelmed. aid from London and the American consul general is urged.
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London
Moscow
Princess Bariatinsky
Ship Certificates To New York Bankers
Washington reports the treasury has shipped 110 million dollars in large denomination gold certificates to New York bankers in the last three months. Five shipments of 20 million and one of 10 million accompanied imports of gold from Europe, with coin swapped for certificates. European coin is melted and paid for similarly.
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Washington
Treasury Department
New York
Europe
Treasury
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Family Coughs
Green Bay Wisconsin Mrs Wm Bubolzeayee urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a trusted cough medicine for children. The ad notes the remedy has long been used, relieving coughs colds and throat irritation with no harmful drugs, marketed by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Green Bay, Wis
Wm. F. Bubolzeayee
Foley
Ihan
Andreq
Banquet Honor for Selina Weege at Masonic Temple
A Grace Whipple chapter of the Eastern Star hosted a banquet at the Masonic temple honoring Mrs Selina Weege on her official visit. Guests, officers, and out of town members attended a decorated dinner, with gifts presented to Mrs Weege and Margaret Geschwindner.
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Masonic Temple
Grace Whipple
E.S
Selina
Weege
Ron
Virginia
Catherine Thomas
Quincy
Illinois
Selma N. Weege
Grace’ Whipple
Margaret
Geschwindner
L. F. Geschwindner
O. E
Emmet Howard
Charles: McCormick
Sam: Potter
Agnes Trescher
Jennie ‘Crawford
Margaret Geschwindner
Lillian ‘Cherry
Maud Cole Smith
Anna
Montgomery
Louise Wilds
George ‘Francis
Camp Point
D. Hazerell
Kirksville, Mo
Emma. Carr
Kate Blouser
Payson
Lucy
Augusta
Jennie’ Turpin
Chicago
Eastern ‘Star
Masonic
Anna Lichtenberg
Oregon
Golden Rod
Sue Wolfe
Hulls
Marcelline
Local Social Notes and Visits Reported in Quincy
Miss Olive Hoxey hosts Grace Curtright of Chicago who will stay through the week in Quincy. Verdner Carson returns from a western business trip to visit his mother at 1640 Vermont. Mrs Fred L Bauman returns from two weeks with friends in Kansas City. Mrs Henry Dayton invites guests to a luncheon at 2299 Maine Street next Tuesday at one. Mr and Mrs Richard Stivers of Sullivan Mo return home after a brief visit with Mrs John Castle. Miss Gladys and Roy Pierce, Miss Mae and Floyd Coleman motor to Mr Sterling in Pierce’s car. Mr C Welch has been in poor health recently. Miss Lenora McVay of La Prairie Ill, spent Sunday with friends here. Old Dutch comedy five reel feature at Photoplay theater Friday. J O Ward was a business caller in Golden. Body of Miss Bessie Nelson brought from Quincy Friday. burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs William Jacobs of Quincy attends funeral. Mrs F H Elliott of Chicago visits J B Beckett and family.
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Macon
Richard’ Stivers
Sullivan
John Castle
Gladys
Roy Pierce
Mae
Floyd Coleman
Sterling
Pierce
C. ¥. Welch
Lenora McVay
la’ Prairie
Ill
J. O. Ward
Golden
Bessie Nelson
Quincy
Evergreen Cemetery
William Jacobs
Bessie. Nelson
F. H. Elliott
Chicago
J. Bi. Beckett
Suburban Social Notes Highlight Local Travels
Miss Francis Creckman returns to Chicago after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Geo Syrus. Miss Irene Felcemer joins her for a brief return then heads to Rockford to attend college. Dr O L Bates visits Chicago on business. Miss Ora Hester returns to Bowen after summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs H C Cecil. Ruth Liggett listed as Quincy caller. Mr and Mrs Jarvis of Louisville depart after extended visit. On Sunday Ora Hester Irene Hausman Jessie Richardson Oscar Grimer Lee Roy Oberling travel to Augusta in Grimer’s car. Mrs C Welch hosts Naomi Rebecca Lodge members from Golden Rule lodge Quincy including Mrs Mattie Schulte Cartie Henriett Warmellhof Dr Ethyn Richardson and several others.
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Francis Creckman
Chicago
Geo
Syrus
Irene Felcemer
Rockford, Ill
O. L. Bates
Ora ‘Hester
Bowen
H. C. Cecil
Ruth Liggett
Quincy
Jarvis
Louisville
Irene Hausman
Jessie Richardson
Oscar Grimer
Lee
Roy Oberling
Augusta
Grimer
C. ¥. Welch
Naomi Rebecca Lodge
Golden Rule Lodge
Mattie Schulte
Cartie
Henriett Warmellhof
Ethyn Richardson
W.P. Jacobs
Pearl Johnson
Lizzie Yuncker
Sales Ladies Wanted In Quincy Households
Help wanted advertisement seeks sales ladies to demonstrate a new household necessity with no experience required. Interviews today between 8:30 and 12 at room 320 Newcomb Hotel, Quincy. Applicant to contact W. J. Petchart.
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W. J. Petchart
Newcomb, Hote
Quincy
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Hower
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Harry Wing
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A.M. Sims
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Hull
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North Tenth. Street
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Klene
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Edgar Mass
Marie Mass
William Bond
Dorothy Dayton
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Lorene Bredeweg
Ard’ College
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Lloyd Radford
Ruth Hollister
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Buella Trante
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Denman Cruttenden
Hiram Hurt
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Niety
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Q Building
Omaha, Neb
Canadian Pacific
Olive Hoxey
Grace Curtright
Miss Curtright
Verdner Carson
Vermont Street
Quincey
Fred L. Bauman
Kansas City
Henry Dayton
News OF Suburbs
Camp Point, Ill
Great Western Sales Co
South Fourth
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Grimes
Terry’ Produce. & Seed Co
Hampshire St
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