Election returns slow to arrive in district as race centers
Reports from district counties show authentic results may take days. Wagner leads Pike with 4678 votes, Strubinger 4068, Hoffan 4011. Thompson favored for Republican representative with Adams county strong. McNay tops Democratic state senate, Henry leads Travilla in several counties, board of equalization data incomplete with 13 precincts missing.
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Aturns
Pike County
Struger
Rold Wagner
Calhoun
Pikes
Scott County
Thompson
Ith Adams
Charles R. Meyy
Hezenry
Lawrence Travilla
Henry
Wagner
Strubinger
Hoffan
Adams
Albright
Arnold
Dickson
Adams County
Pike
Senar
McNay
Stepker
Callans
Board of Equalization
Travilla
Adms
Fulton
Nox
Seth G
Qu —_ Adams
Hee
Scott
Ecces
Travilla Adams Isda
Schuyler Fulton Ee
Trenry Ce Knox
Sudden Temperature Drop Chills City Residents
A sharp fall in temperature drove residents to wear overcoats and furs Sunday afternoon and evening. The mercury plummeted to 40 degrees at midnight, with a colder feel attributed to a rapid shift. Y M C A facilities saw reduced patronage as crowds thinned. Weather forecasts promise only a brief cold spell and an eventual rise in the northwest tomorrow.
Serious Eye Injury From Acid Accident
R W Blakeslee of 1862 Kentucky street sustained serious injuries Thursday when the wrong medicine was administered, acetic acid being used instead of the remedy prescribed by his physician. The injury is painful and friends fear possible lasting impairment of sight.
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R. W. Blakeslee
Kentucky
Lakeslee
County Fair Stalls Packed By Abe Martin Bootleggers
Abe Martin Bootleggers have rented so many stalls at the county fair leaving little room for stock. Safe Bud’s uncle was killed in an auto yesterday by a train that refused to charge its course.
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Bud
Hancock Primary Totals Report From Hancock County
Incomplete totals from Hancock county's primary show 25 of 31 Democratic precincts and 18 Republican precincts reporting. Key figures include Governor Dunne 605 and Brinton 533 for Democrats, Lowdon 758 and De Lang 58 for Republicans, with numerous other statewide and district races listed among the early tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Hancock County
Lowdon
Smith
Hull
de Lang
Goodman
Latham
Oglesby
Butler
Childs
Cohn
Newman
Peterson
Weston
White
Emmerson
Erickson
Jayne
Crum
Heer
Johnson
Lane
Ludwig
Peters
Russel
Tice
Collier
Metzel
Small
Stowe
Webster
Keys
Milk Price Probe Nears Conclusion in Chicago
In Chicago on September 15 federal officials moved to add the milk price inquiry to ongoing food price probes. U S District Attorney Clyne announced the probe into feed price increases is nearing its end, and Joseph Cannon urged restraint on bread price hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Clyne
Joseph G. Cannon
Danville
House of Representatives
Liberty Bee In Favor of Bond Issue
Editor W A Robinson of The Liberty Bee argues for the proposed bond issue praising good roads as the practical solution and saying better transportation will uplift schools churches and social institutions, aiding civilization and serving as a county wide incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bee
W. A. Robinson
The
Liberty: Bee
Final payment made on South Road work
Chairman W. K. Abbott and the Chamber of Commerce met with L. L. Boyer and Supervisors to finalize payments on the $250 subscribed as part of the $1,700 used to grade and improve the bottom road between Quincy and Hannibal. Subscriptions were gathered in May 1915 from Adams county Melrose Fall Creek townships and the Chamber. Road is in good condition with graded crown and culverts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
L. L. Boyer
John R. Abbott
Melrose Township
A. H. Heithold
Fall Creek Township
W. J. Cunnane
Quincy
Hannibal
Adams County
Melrose
Fall Creek
Abbott, Heithald
Cunnane
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Hannibal Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Abbott
Weeks Will Support Walter W. Miller
Reuben E. Weeks, defeated in the Republican circuit clerk race, said on Thursday his loss will not stop his backing of the GOP ticket in the general election and he will assist Walter W. Miller, the successful candidate. He expressed gratitude for the primary backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben E. Weeks
Walter W. Miller
Quincy Boy Penniless in Decatur Visit
Quincy boy Russell Fair age 12 living at 1331 Fourth Street was found penniless at the Wabash station in Decatur Illinois. He had gone to a town near Decatur to visit an aunt who had moved away the day after his arrival. His uncle John D. Riddle of Decatur will take charge of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ill
Russell Fair
Fourth Street
Quincy
Wabash Station
John D. Riddle
Schoolboy May Lose Sight Of Eye In School Injury
Harry Griffin of 313 North Fifth Street was injured during play at school when a bent pin shot from a rubber band struck his eye. Doctors fear loss of sight and a specialist is treating the eye, with no certainty about saving sight at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Griffin
North Fifth Street
Villa forces take Julimes near Meoqui in Chihuahua
A border report says Villa followers fought government troops near Meoqui on the line of the Mexican Central railway and occupied Julimes. Villa himself reportedly joined his forces in Julimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Texas
Villa
Meoqui
Mexican Central Railway
Chihuahua City
Julimes
Operators Settle Wage Disputes In Southwest
Coal operators and miners representatives agreed Thursday night that major difficulties over wages and working conditions in the southwestern district were settled by the general conference action. Harmony was assured for the next two years as the conference included nearly the entire Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma mining industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kirksville Coach Named Head of Quincy High Commercial Dept
Todd Kirk of Kirksville Missouri has been selected as head of the commercial department at Quincy High School. He will coach the football team and manage school work, succeeding Raymond Dennis. Kirk has played for Missouri State University Columbia and the University of Illinois Varsity, and coached in Kirksville. He replaces Dennis who moved to Joplin. Clarence Lineberger will be relieved of heavy duties once Kirk takes over.
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Todd Kirk
Kirksville
Gill
Kirk
Quincy
Missouri State University
Columbia
University of Illinois
Raymond Dennis
High
Public Schools
Joplin
Clarence Lineberger
Blaze at Fire Chief George Marriott Home
A small roof fire broke out on a rear porch at the home of Fire Chief George Marriott, 632 North Seventh Street. Firemen from Nos. 1 2 and 7 stations answered a 10 50 AM alarm. the blaze started near a torch used by a tinner repairing spouting and had little headway upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marriott
North Seventh Street
Adams Co Farmers Prepare For State Fair
Adams county residents travel to the Illinois state fair in Springfield opening today and running to September 23. Farmer Rusk distributed premium lists as about 180 pages detail cash prizes and exhibits while five Adams county boys attend the Boy's State Fair School on the grounds. Everett Witt Quincy Howard Wilkins Mendon Harold McLand Loraine Harold Farlow Camp Point Orel Viar Fowler chosen by exam to represent the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Quincy
Springfield
Rusk
Adams County Farm Improvement Association
Wabash Railroad
Everett Witt
Howard Wilkins
Mendon
Harold McCland
Loraine
Harold Farlow
Camp Point
Orel Viar
Fowler
Coast boat in flames as Congress burns near Coos Bay
Passengers were evacuated with only one mishap when lifeboats were loaded onto the Michie and a power boat crew aided by the gas schooner Tillamook. Titanic baker Charles Joughin fell into the water but was saved uninjured. Flames roared from openings as Congress drifted toward the Coos Bay spit, lighting the night sky while abandoning her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michie
Charles Joughin
Tillamook
Cousins
Congress
Coos Bay
British Generals Killed in Action
London report says Brig. Generals Henry Frederick Hugh Clifford and Louis Murray Phillpotts have been killed in action per the latest casualties list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Frederick
Hugh Clifford
Louis Murray Phillpotts
Arizona Completes Ship On Schedule At Noon
New York dispatch says the superdreadnought Arizona will be completed at noon today at the New York navy yard and will be commissioned on October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New York
New York Navy Yard
Reverend G F Oliver to Lead Vermont Street Church
Rev G F Oliver D D newly appointed pastor of the Vermont Street Methodist church will arrive around September 20. He comes after four successful years in Mattoon where the Methodist membership is a major part of the Illinois conference. The bishop and cabinet chose him as the best fit for Quincy. He has written A Trip Through Bible Lands and Europe detailing an 18,000 mile journey much of which occurred in wartime zones. He is author of several other books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Oliver
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Quincy
Oliver
Mattoon
Illinois
Bible Lands
Europe
Mr. Oliver
Alleged Thief Poses As Boil... Inspector
A 28-year-old man, giving the name Frank Earl Parker of Kansas City, posed as a state boiler inspector to gain access to public institutions. He burglarized Blessing hospital taking a diamond ring and a pearl set ring, and coordinated with other thefts including a bicycle sale. He was arrested at St. Vincent's home after nurses identified him. authorities set a trap after multiple reports of suspicious visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Earl Parker
Kansas City
Blessing Hospital
St. Vincent's Home
Kathman
Fugitive from the Workhouse Arrested
Wesley Roland, a fugitive from the workhouse, is recaptured after months on the run. He escaped while boiler-room repairs were underway, slipping through an open window during a hot spell, and was arrested Thursday morning by Officer Connell. He faces return to custody and an extended term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Roland
Roland
Eberhardt
Connell
Today’s Meetings Across Local Lodges and Unions
Quincy lodge of Masons meets in Masonic temple. Bricklayers' Protective union No. 1 meets in Labor temple. Electrical workers union No. 67 meets in Labor temple. North Side Boat club meets in club rooms 200 South Front. Loyal Order of Moose Ladies' circle No. 183 meets in Moose hall. South Side Boat club meets on South Front street. Gem City lodge No. 367 Odd Fellows meets in I. O. O. F. hall. Quincy Saloonkeepers' Protective association meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Bricklayers’ Protective Union
Labor Temple
Electrical Workers Union
North Side Boat Club
South Front
Loyal Order of Moose
Ladies’ Circle
Moose Hall
South Side Boat Club
South Front Street
Gem City Lodge
Odd Fellows
Quincy Saloonkeepers’ Protective Association
Murder Confession Details Emerge in Nichols Case
Arthur Waltonen, 26, a Finn houseman arrested in Ironwood Michigan for complicity in the murder of New York widow Mrs Elizabeth Nichols last September, told Chicago detectives he would confess to the New York district attorney. He said Nichols favored him, he hoped to marry her, but she fired him ending his prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arthur Waltonen
Finn Houseman
Ironwood
Mich
Elizabeth Nichols
New York
Waltornen
Barber Wanted at 2146 North Street George M Brown
Classified notice seeking a barber at 2146 North Street. The listing mentions George M Brown and a 17 year old context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
North St
George M. Brown
Quincys Pulse Elects Bowling Custodian
Hiram Schnack has been elected bowling custodian for the Labor temple bowling season opening next month. Semi Monthly Meeting. Business for the last two weeks will be disposed of at the semi monthly meeting of the South Side Boat club this evening. Strawberries in Market. Several quarts of home grown strawberries were seen in the market Thursday. They are dark red and late variety. Names Business Agent. Henry Th2 sen has been named temporary business agent of the Building Trades council until Tim Holt recovers from illness. Holt recuperating satisfactorily. Place Son In St Francis. Mr and Mrs Robert Isbester of Hannibal came to Quincy Thursday with their son Robert Isbester J who entered St Francis college. Mrs Virginia Kelly was with the Hannibal visitors. Will Burlington Obey. A devoted mother in Eubanks wants the last morning train to stop so her son can come to Quincy early each day. Interviews with the station agent failed. she wrote to the Burlington superintendent. No results yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Henry Th2sen
Building Trades Council
Tim Holt
Holt
St. Francis
Robert Isbester
Hannibal
Quincy
St. Francis College
Virginia Kelly
Burlington
Eubanks
Gem City Business College
Quincy Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Adams County Farmer's Institute
Roads and Bridge Committee
Golden
Meeting Postponed by Quincy Military Ladies
The Quincy Military Ladies have postponed their meeting from this evening to next Friday night. Miss Florence Wand will lead the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Military Ladies
Florence Wand
Wisherd couple to lead Frontenac reconstruction voyage
Captain Walter Wisherd and Mrs. D Walter Wisherd of 2229 Maine Street return Thursday from St. Louis and will head to Winona Minnesota to supervise reconstruction of the steamer Frontenac recently bought by the Wisherd company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Walter Wisherd
Maine Street
St. Louis
Winona
Minn
Wisherd
Frontenac
Wisherd Company
First Dance at Arcade Club Opens Winter Season
The Arcade club will host the first dance of its winter season in Arcade hall at Seventeenth and Broadway on Wednesday evening October 4. Arrangements were made for subsequent dances every two weeks during winter at a meeting held at William Stormer’s home, 1005 Payson Avenue, Thursday evening. Glen Burch was fined $25 and costs for exceeding the limit in police court Thursday morning. The charge was brought by Motorcycle Officer Blackwood after Burch’s arrest weeks earlier. Theodore Studenberg was fined $2 and costs for intoxication in the same session.
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Arcade Club
Arcade Hall
Broadway
William Stormer
Payson Avenue
Glen Burch
Blackwood
Burch
Theodore Studenberg
Peace disturbance arrests and community notices from Friday item
Edward Higgins and John Lenane were arrested Thursday night on peace disturbance charges. St Barbara's WCU arranged a whist social for October 26 at Knights of Columbus hall. Sheriff Coens found a stray bicycle at the courthouse yard, belonging to H D Brown's daughter, reported stolen from Madison school yard. Fire commissioners met with routine bill audits. No. 1 auto fire engine was driven in a test, signaling a faulty mechanism was repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Higgins
John Lenane
Court House
Coens
H. D. Brown
Madison
Thief Steals Suit and Hat From Local Home
Frank Osborn reports a break in at his residence near the Moller and Van den Boom lumber yard. A black suit and a hat were stolen, with a black suspect described as a man of African descent seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Osborn
Moller and Vanden Boom
Protests Over Detention Home Site Draws Board Hearings
Supervisors in a short afternoon session fielded remonstrances against placing a Detention Home at the Duker property on Sixth and Spring streets. Fifteen residents signed the protest, as the board considers three sites and holds an option on the Duker lot. The meeting also reviewed county improvements, bridge projects, and road oiling requests from Golden and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth and
Spring Streets
Board of Supervisors
Duker
Apple Growers Meet in Fette Orchard near Hannibal
Quincy members of the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers association visited C. M. Fette’s 30 acre orchard near Hannibal. The crop is fully bearing and has been sprayed five times with liquid spray. The crop was sold to a Chicago firm. Secretary Handly read a report on dry spraying from the Michigan Horticulture association. A meeting in Louisiana October was tentatively accepted. Henry Cupp presided. attendees included Col. Richard Dalton, W. C. Curd, Edward Page, James Turner, Sam Gill, R. A. Short, Mrs. George Castle, George Cake, and C. M. Fette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association
C. M. Fette
Hannibal
Chicago
James Handly
Michigan Horticulture Association
Cake
Louisiana
Commercial Club
Mississippi Valley Association
Fette
Henry C. Cupp
Association
Col
Richard Dalton
W. C. Curd
Laverton
Edward S. Page
James Turner
Clarksville
Sam Gill
Perry
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association of
Payson
Til
Jemes Handly
R. A. Short
Stillwell
George Castle
George C. Cake
Stark Brothers Nursery
Weather Outlook Sparks Mixed April Forecast
The forecast calls for fair conditions Friday across regions with a cooler southeast. Saturday should bring mostly fair skies and a modest warm up. Missouri expects fair weather on Friday and Saturday with slight warming, while the northwest region trends toward fair conditions Friday and Saturday with warmer readings on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lowh
Rise Fall River Forecast Below Warsaw to Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will probably fall slowly for several days, easing flood pressures with a gradual decline forecast over the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
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Abe Martin
Hancock
Lowden
Dunne
Traynor
Brinton
O'Hara
Huttman
Coorlim
Fitzgerald
Monroe
Stevenson
Collins
Callahan
Carroll
Cavanaugh
Collett
Flynn
Brady
Downey
Charles
Lucey
Kostner
McElligott
McKeown
Williams
Jennings
Tavenner
State Board of Equalization
Mth
Day
General Assembly
Compton
Burner
Huston
Elliott
Brundage
Glover
Munro
Provine
Wilson
Barr
Larson
Logan
Mason
McCormick
McPherson
Chiperfield
Pinkerton
Graham
Young
Samuelson
Weeks
Quincy Boy
Commercial Department of
Missouri University
Hiram Schnack
St. Barbara's
W.C. U
Knights of Columbus
St. Francis Club
Fette Orchard
Midnight River
Voor St
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