Police Strike Tests U S Constitution in Boston
In New York on September 18 Elihu Root warned that the Boston police strike challenges the American system. He said government rests on the people and that officers must serve all citizens, not a class, group, calling, or religion. The Boston action raises the question of whether free, popular government can endure.
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New York
Boston
United States
Elihu Root
National Security League
Mr. Root
Ends In Revolution and Loss of Self Government
A critic warns that shifting law enforcement power from the 97 percent of Americans to a small three percent organization will destroy national liberties. He asserts such a transfer erodes self rule and could lead to revolution, with consequences unfolding over time.
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United States
Jury Denies Guilt of State Officer in Coal Charge
Jefferson City report states John W. Scott former commissioner of the permanent seat of government was acquitted by a Cole County circuit court jury of selling m4 tons of state coal to William Koecher and keeping the proceeds. It marks his second acquittal on a similar accusation.
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Jefferson City
John W. Scott
William Koecher
Cole County
Scott
West Virginia Coal Co
St. Louis
Coal Company
Arkansas
Middlekamp
Ta Bank
Belleville Police Form Union Affiliation with AFL
Belleville patrolmen organize a city policemen s union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. The president says they will seek city council recognition and a no dismissal pact for neglect of duty, with higher wages possible later.
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Belleville
American Federation of Labor
Labor Temple selects new dance committee for season
A Labor Temple association committee to run the season’s dances was elected Wednesday night. The members are Theodore Bigser, William Lehbring, Charles Splilker, George Ernst and Edward Stranskmeyer, with Theodore Bisser named chairman. The first dance is set for Saturday night September 27, with the O’Farrell Orchestra to provide music.
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Labor Temple Association
Labor Temple
Theodore Bigser
William Lehbring
Charles Splilker
George Ernst
Edward Stranskmeyer
Theodore Bisser
O'Farrell Orchestra
Storm toll climbs toward 100 in Corpus Christi area
Corpus Christi Texas September 18 heavy rain hampered debris clearing and relief efforts after Sunday's hurricane as bodies were moved to nearby towns for burial. Mustangs island bay front carcasses flood plains and Nueces river rising threaten bridges and trains while hundreds of refugees strain scarce food supplies.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Nueces Bay
Mustang
Corpus Christi Bay
Corpus Christie
Nueces
Robstown
Odem
President Wilson names 22 to public seat in wage talks
President Wilson announced the twenty two individuals chosen to represent the general public at the forthcoming national conference in Washington beginning October six to shape a new employer employee relationship. The list includes Bernard Baruch Robert Brookings John Rockefeller Jr Elbert Gary Harvard president emeritus Charles Elliot and socialist leaders John Spargo and Thomas Jones among others. Eleven more names from various states and sectors complete the roster. The President telegraphed each appointee urging acceptance as representatives of the public in this important service.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Washington
Organized Labor
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
War Industries Board
Robert
BE. A. Meredith
Des Moines
Gavin McNab
L. D. Sweet
Carbondale
Colo
Louis T. Titus
Quincy to lead with 100 percent safety streetcars
J M Rosenbury, head of safety car design, says Quincy will install a 100 percent safety streetcar system by October 1. Twenty five new light weight one man cars will join five existing safety cars, enabling five minute and ten minute routes from Twentieth Street to Soldiers Home and to Baldwin and Highland parks. The plan aims to boost service about 50 percent with lower fares, calling for public support and exact fare payment.
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Quincy
United States
J. M. Rosenbury
Peoria
Peoria, In This City Wednesday Night. Mr. Rosenbury
South Twelfth Street
Birney
Stone and Webster Company
Martin
Bossybury
Rosenbury
Twentieth
Main Streets
Maine
Baldwin
Highland Parks
Brooklyn
Boston
Bridgeport
Conn
Kansas City
Aurora
Elgin
Chicago
Tave
F. S. Buffe
St. Louis
United Railways Company of
Carmen
F. L. Richards
American Car Company of
Quincy Wednesday
Relief From Flaming Skin Diseases Advised by S. S. S.
An advertisement urges relief from skin torment by treating the underlying blood infection. It promotes S. S. S. as a long used blood purifier to counteract skin germs, claiming lasting improvement beyond surface remedies. Readers are directed to write the Medical Director at 404 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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404 Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Barry veterinarian Barry Kaylor returns home after operation
Dr Kaylor a leading Barry veterinarian returned home Wednesday from Quincy hospital where doctors removed his tonsils after a successful operation.
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Kaylor
Barry
Quincy
Beverly Illinois Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Mary Oltker spent Saturday night with Eva and Yah Arntzen. Mr. and Mrs. E A Stockwell visited their daughter Buena Allen near Galesburg. Ruth and Rachel Waters stayed with Hazel and Libert. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Test of Meredesia visited their parents. Beverly attendees joined a Pleasant Hill church reunion. E Orebaugh and Kansas visitors drove to Keokuk. D B Kelly of Quincy returned home. Soldiers reception at Quincy drew locals. J C Stauffer of Fishhook visited aunt Mary Kelly. Dr Bowman of Fishhook treated Mrs Ed Bimg. The article notes the average marriage age now over 29 for men and 27 for women.
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Beverly
Ill
Mary Oltker
Eva
Yah Arntzen
E. A. Stockwell
Buena Allen
Galesburg
Ruth
Rachel Waters
Hazel
Libert
Harry Test
Meredesia
Pleasant Hill Church
E. Orebaugh
Kansas
Keokuk
D. B. Kelly
Quincy
J. C. Stauffer
Fishhook
Mary Kelly
Dr. Bowman
Ed Bimg
Knights of Pythian convention draws large attendance
Friday afternoon Oak Camp adjoins Eagles Hall hosts Red Cross delegate Alex Swartout who notes Bloomington Knights of Pythian convention is a major gathering. Local notices report Danville and Ames moves, boat club dancing, and travel for university students and veterans, plus health ad for Aer-Sweep and local hospital recovery updates.
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Gem City Business College
Ames
The
Agricultural College
North Side Boat Club
Albert Penick
University of Chicago, Wiskitchen
Hugh Lenane
Vine Street
Kenneth_Andrews
Ohio Street
Champaign
University of Tlineis
Lloyd Harris
Forest Thomas
Phil Thomas
State Streets
Navy
New Mexico
William Zurner
Jersey Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Burner
J. B. Whitley
Springfield
Quincy
Excelsior Springs
Clarence Dickson
Wabash Road
Dickson
Bluffs
Mackey
Clarksville
Ed Urban
Jake Hase
Illinois River
Beardstown
Local notices from Pittsfield ill area and visitors
Pittsfield residents report various visits and movements. William Hoos transacted business in Quincy and awarded contracts for three pew bridges in Hadley and New Salem townships. Mrs Elizabeth Leonard returns from St Louis. Mrs S B Peacock goes to Kansas City for weeks with relatives. Felix Miller of Bran Miller Mfg Co spends days in St Louis. Mr and Mrs Edward Carnes visit Kansas City. Mrs J W Iisher and son George of Kansas visit Miss Han Orr. Miss Lillian Williams of Chicago visits relatives. Mrs Edward Ward and daughter Susie Shellhamer of Chicago visit Miss Dora Ward. Mr and Mrs George Rathburn of Tecumseh Mich visit daughter Mrs Leo S Crane. Miss Mary Carrell travels to Springfield to visit Misses Mayme and Margueritte Minnegan. Miss Blanche McGary, stenographer in Louisiana Mo, vacationing with her parents in city. Mrs Anna Fisher buys cafe near K P opera house remains operator. Misses Maggie and Essie Shastia of Argenta Ill visit Shastia families. Mrs Ruth Kesterson files for divorce from George Kester Jr for desertion. case set for November term. Mrs Sarah Gleckler purchases residence east of Catholic church for 2000 dollars. Mrs Dora Ransom southeast of town buys a new automobile. Floyd Giger of Meredosia area, with mother, in serious health after operation. Workmen seeking positions urged to advertise in The Whig Want Ads.
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William Hoos
Quincy
Pew
Hadley
New Salem
Elizabeth Leonard
St. Louis
S. B. Peacock
Kansas City
Felix Miller
Bran-Miller Mfg. Co
Edward Carnes
J.W. Iisher
George
Kansas
Ehan
Orr
Lillian Williams
Chicago
Edward Ward
Susie Shellhamer
Dora Ward
George Rathburn
Tecumseh
Mich
Leo S. Crane
Mary Carrell
Springfield
Mayme
Margueritte Minnegan
Misa Blanche McGary
Louisiana
P. P. McCary
Anna Fisher
K. P. Opera House
I T
Maggie
Essie Shastia
Argenta, Jr
Shastia
Ruth Kesterson
George Kester, Jr
Sarah Gleckler
Mark FE. Smith
Dora Ransom
Floyd Giger
Meredosia
Sarah Giger
Bes On Taylor Road Jars: Chicken Bone In His Throat
A Maywood resident at supper swallowed a chicken bone stuck in his throat. Dr O Neillies treated him and he was transported for specialist care. The journey ended with the man in good spirits and in normal health upon arrival.
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Bes On Taylor
Taylor Road
Maywood
O’neillies
Taylor
Woman Knocked Down By Boy On Bicycle
Mrs H F Litchfield is recovering after severe bruises from being knocked to the pavement Saturday night in front of the Hal pach Schroeder store by a boy riding a bicycle. She was badly shaken but sustained no serious injuries.
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H. F. Litchfield
Halpach-Schroeder
Golden Woman and Patient Transported After Burlington Depot Incident
Fragmented report notes a Golden woman taken from the Burlington depot to Blessing hospital for treatment after a Wednesday night incident assisted by Dr. Blain. A county board meeting approved Gulf course plans by Robert Foulis. tennis court plans postponed. Kingfishers observed nesting in fish bones.
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Golden
John
Burlington
Blessing Hospital
Blain
Courne
Board of Dire Story of the Country
hela @ meetiic
Gulf Course
Robert. Foulis
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