War Governor Lowden Urges Capital Labor Unity
In a talk before the Bankers association Governor Frank O Lowden urged bankers to lead a national effort to harmonize capital and labor for victory in the war. He warned that both sides must sit together, share a common aim, and sacrifice for the war effort, stressing the bankers’ trusted role in fostering dialogue and order at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Lowden
Capital
Labor
Te Bankers’ Association
Omar SH. Wright
Belvidere
Canadian Editor Urges War to End for Peace
J A Macdonald editor of the Toronto Globe addressed a large audience, urging North American internationalism as a vital mission. He lauded cross-border friendship and described a 5,000 mile undefended boundary linking the United States and Canada, calling for enduring peace through shared civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Macdonald
Toronto Globe
Governor Lowden
Winters
Grant and
Cameron
Ronny Prince Charlie
United States
Canada
Dr. Macdonald
Land of the Maple
North America
North American
Atlantic
Quebec
Britain
France
Mount Royal
Jacques Cartier
Lachine
la Salle
Thousand Islands
Lake Ontario
Niagara River
Lake Erie
Detroit
Ana
St. Clair
Lake Huron
St. Mares
Lake Super’eor
Rainy River
Lake of the Wood Lakes
Europe
Great Lakes
Rockies
Praines
Pacific
Arctic
Dirty Deal I will resign from city bandstand committee
Alderman Sam Hyatt says he will resign from the bandstand committee after alleging a dirty deal by the city council. He accuses members of blocking bids for bandstand construction until more funds are available, citing $900 raised and $200 already collected with more expected. He plans to hand his resignation to Mayor Thompson when the aldermanic board meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hyatt
Thompson
Hyatt
BANKERS SPECIAL ARRIVES IN QUINCY FROM CHICAGO
A Burlington train bringing Chicago bankers and Illinois colleagues arrived in Quincy at 3 50 PM Tuesday with over 150 aboard. The party was greeted by Quincy bankers and driven about the city in more than 25 automobiles after a Chicago to Quincy run with several stops. The four Pullman cars and cafe and parlor cars formed a smooth ride, ending with a banquet at the Masonic temple attended by Frank T Hodgdon of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Hannibal, treasurer of the Missouri Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
Illinois
Quincy
Burlington Railroad
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Frank T. Hodgdon
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Hannibal
State Association
Masonic Temple
Springfield Likely to Get Convention in 1918
Springfield favored to host the Illinois Bankers Association annual convention next year as 800 bankers are expected in Quincy for this year’s gathering. A special train from Chicago brought 130 delegates, with more arriving by coach from St. Louis. Governor Lowden traveled from Springfield to Quincy, returning tonight. The association reports 1,809 banks enrolled, with a treasurer’s balance of 1977.71 and year receipts of 23488.01. A Highland park program features band concert, dancing, and varied entertainment for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Masonic Temple
Chicago
St. Louis
Springfield
W. S. Rearick
G. W. Hill
Keokuk Dam
Robert S. Ward
Benton
Ill
Association
Charles Ireland
Washburn, Til
Lois E
Hotel Newcomb
Hez G. Henry
Camp Paint
Highland Park
Tillman
Raymond
A. Thomas
L. Hirsch
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Hallelujah
M. Lake
Glee Club
Hark
Trovatore
Verdi
Richards & King
Georgia Magers
Master Summers
Abrams
Ardell—Comeau
Bankers Session Opens at 9:30 Amid Lectures and Reports
Bankers of the Illinois Bankers' association begin a full day at the Empire theatre with a 9:30 a.m. session featuring invocations, welcome remarks, and annual reports from state officials. Noted speakers will discuss training future bankers, the Red Cross, and financial progress, followed by committee reports and witnesses on topics from West of the Mississippi River to Illinois Centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Beavers
Empire Theater
I. W. Bingaman
B. Montgomery
W S. Rearick
Walter Ireland
Executive Council
M. A. Greattinger
Hez G. Henry
Francis E. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
New York
Bruce Baird
Chicago
American Institute of Banking
The
Red Cross
Charles J. Wacker
John M. Crebs
Wayne Hummer
William G. Edens
Omar H. Wright
John G. Lonsdale
National Bank of Commerce of
American Bankers’ Association
Hugh S. Magill, Jr
Springfield
I. W. Ringaman
Luther Memorial Church
S. B. Montgomery
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
A. Greattinger
Marwick, Michell, Peat and Company
Chartered Accountants
Francis H. Sisson
Charles I. Wacker
Chicago Plan Commmission
Association
John F. Hagey
W. C. White
Peoria
E. E. Crabtree
Jacksonville
Nelson H. Greene
Moline
S. A. Ziegler
Albion
Wayne
Lummer
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Amendments
John H. Puelicher
State Bank Section
Marshall and Iisley Bank
Milwaukee
W. A. Heath
W. Mc
Ilinois
National Bank of Commerce
St. Louis
Mississippi River
M G A to Entertain CHYf Dwellers at Oyster Supper
The first of a series of get togethers for the CHYf Dwellers of the YM. CG. A. will be held at 6:15 o clock Thursday evening. An oyster supper will be served and a short program will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YM. CG. A
Third and Fifth to Be Basic Regiments for Hill Brigade
Plans for reorganization of the Illinois guard at Camp Logan outline Fifth Regiment remaining intact while Seventh is split between First and Second for Gen Foster and Fourth between Third and Fifth for Gen Hill. Units to be dismembered only temporarily, with restoration after the war. Gen Bell, Jr. ordered on special duty. Gen Todd will command artillery in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Guard
Camp Logan
The
Whig
Hill
Bell
George Bell, Jr
Thirty Third Division
Charles C. Allen
Col. Naylor
Todd
Gen. Bell
Gen. Todd
Fell
Formation of Thirty Third Division for France under Bell
The Thirty Third division to be formed for action in France by Major General George Bell Jr will include two infantry brigades one artillery brigade one engineers regiment one machine gun battalion four ambulances four hospital units one supply train one ambulance train one signal corps and one headquarters troop totaling 27 152 men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
George Bell, Jr
Signal Corps
John B Bernbrock Moves Drug Store to Maine Street
John B Bernbrock will relocate his drug stock to a new building at 800 Maine street and aims to be open by Oct 1. Quincy Show Case works installed a full set of fixtures and the store features a large concrete cellar to support his wholesale business, especially flavoring extracts. Bernbrock has operated at 700 Maine street for eighteen years and will reside in the third floor flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Bernbrock
Maine Street
Mr. Bernbrook
Recruitment Orders From Peoria To Jefferson Barracks
ShrapnelF and Captain Keeler issue orders directing Fifth Illinois national guardsmen from the North Fifth street theater area toward Jefferson Barracks for equipment and transport to Houston Texas. Adjutant General Bates pushes enlistment in new engineering regiments with fifty four men per cantonment across thirty two units. White cavalry open to enlistment after prior fullness. Garoutte returns with recruit Frees while Lt. Tellington arrives from Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler
Peoria
Princess Theater
North Fifth Street
Fifth Illinois National Guards
Jefferson Barracks
Houston
Texas
W. T. Bates
Quincy
United States
River Ripples Steamer Helen Blair Arrives At 10:30 AM
The Helen Blair of the White Collar line is due to arrive at 10:30 AM with Captain Walter Blair now in charge after transferring from the Morning Star. The vessel will depart for Davenport at 3:30 PM. A sail boat owned by Ed Siepker, undergoing overhauls on the marine way, was launched into Quincy bay Tuesday afternoon and towed to Summers' platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blair
White Collar Line
Walter Blair
Morning Star
Blair
Davenport
Ed Siepker
Quincy Bay
Lineberger Transferred to Montgomery Alabama
Joseph H Wells reports that Clarence Lineberger has been transferred from Camp Grant to Montgomery Alabama. Lineberger holds the rank of lieutenant and was formerly an English teacher at the Quincy High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Wells
Clarence Lineberger
Camp Grant
Montgomery
Ala
Lineberger
Quincy Thigh School
Werner von Burg Brothers Wounded and Enlisted News
A censored letter from Walter von Burg in Paris states he was wounded after leaving the old country while traveling to the United States and plans to live in Quincy until the war ends. Otto von Burg, in Switzerland, says he will enlist in the Swiss army as watchmakers report record business and border patrols rise with neutrality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner von Burg
Walter von Burg
Paris
United States
Quincey
Otto von Burg
von Burg
Switzerland
Quincy
Quincyans Invited to Highland Park Event Night
Quincy residents are invited to a Highland Park event Thursday night. Manager Breinig offers free gate, fireworks, and dancing to all Quincyans. The park closes Sunday but remains open Saturday and Sunday until October 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Quincy
Highland Park
Breinig
Weather Snapshot and River Summary for Midwest Regions
Illinois Wednesday shows fair to unsettled in the north with cooler Thursday. Missouri generally fair with cooler northw est winds. Iowa showers Wednesday or night with cooler northwestern zones. river bulletin reports stage rises at Davenport 3.1 feet, Keokuk 1.5, Hannibal 2.9, St. Louis 4.9 feet, with a slow fall expected over the next four hours and minor changes in river levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Towa
Kane
Neets
al Wee
River Bulletin
Davenport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lowden
Galilee
Muanhoad
America
St. Lawrence
Ake Martin
Fifth Ward
Keokuk
Flora Y. Hickman
West Quincy
Bell, Jr
Ilinois National Guard
Washington
National Guard
Foster
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
J. B. Garoutte
F. W. Frees
North Eighth Street
Lieutenant Tellison
Montgomery, Ala
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