Toll Reduction Sought for Bridge Crossing by Railroad Post
Post A T P A meeting at Hotel Quincy urged lowering the Burfngin railroad toll for bridge passage across the Tigers. J J Moriarity, railroad committee chair, reported a twenty cent fare add on tickets and called for action via the Interstate Commerce Commission. Missouri taxes on the bridge were cited as higher than Illinois, with confusion over which state governs the draw. The group voted to pursue the matter with railroad authorities and planned a membership rally for October 30.
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Post A. T. P. A
Quincy
Railroad Committee
JM Moriarty
Fecal” Post
National
Dfors
Missouri
Illinois
Blic Utilities Commission
Interstate ‘Commerce “‘Commission
Washington
Funeral of James Northern in Hersman Illinois
The funeral of James Northern aged 38, a well known resident of the Hersman area, was held yesterday at 2 pm. Burial followed in Hersman cemetery. Services were led by Dr. Owen with Rev. E L Frost of Vergailleck assisting.
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Hersman
James Northern
Owen
Ver‘gaillek
Kenady's Mount Sterling Apple Report
Kenady's visit to Mount Sterling reports Slater Burgess bringing a fine load of Ripley Mineral Springs apples including a Wolf River specimen weighing 25 ounces and measuring 16 and a quarter inches in circumference. Burgess notes a huge apple crop in the area this year.
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Kenady
Sterling
Slater ‘Burgess
Ripley Mineral Springs
Wolf River
Burgess
Germany Readies Reply in Arabic Case
Washington September 25 unofficial information says Germany is preparing an answer in the Arabic case. Ten days earlier German Ambassador Bernstorff told the state department Germany likely would respond within ten days.
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Washington
Germany
Bernstorff
State Department
Saved from the Grave: Pinkham Remedy Helps Adrian Woman
Adrian Michigan woman describes severe weakness and backache then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after months of illness. The testimonial urges others to try the product and notes the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Adrian, Mich
Alonzo E. Baker
Tecumseh St
Adrian
Mich
Lydia E
Busy week ahead for Probation Officer Nolan
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan faces a heavy schedule as many cases referred by Circuit Judge AL Akers enter the review lag. Indictments request probation release, and Nolan must examine records to determine merit, protecting the court from improper leniency amid numerous inquiries.
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Thomas’ Nolan
AL. Akers
Definite Austro Hungary recall demand over Dumba case
Washington reports say Austria Hungary was asked to take a definite stand on recall of Austrian Ambassador Dumba. President Wilson pressed for action after Penfield sought a firm Austrian decision, amid talks of a recall only on leave and concerns over Dumba's letter to Lansing and requests for safe conduct. Acting Secretary Polk declined to discuss the report.
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Washington
Austria- Hungary
Dumba
Wilson
Penfield
Burian
Lansing
Austria
Polk
German Attache Denies Wide Targeting of Yankees Phrase
Capt Fritz Von Papen, a German military attaché in Washington, denies his remark idiotic Yankees targeted the public. He says the term referred only to a few individuals and was distorted by the British. He plans to return to his post after a vacation.
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San Francisco
Fritz von Papen
Ardmore man charged with murder in Oklahoma saloon shooting
Philadelphia dispatch reports John F. Anderson, 25, Ardmore Oklahoma, arrested on murder charges for the shooting of James P. Campbell, saloon proprietor, in his bar last night. Police say Anderson confessed to the crime.
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Philadelphia
John F. Anderson
Ardmore
Okla
James P. Campbell
Anderson
Dope o on New Law on School Inspections
The passage outlines a new law on school inspections directing county superintendents to review heating, ventilation, lighting, seating, water, toilets, and fire safety plans, approve compliant designs, and inspect all public schools. It requires written notices by April 1 on compliance, and empowers condemnation via State Health, Fire Marshal, and State Architect when unsafe or unsanitary conditions are found, with explicit reasons provided to boards of education.
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Boards of Education
Boards of Directors
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Health
County Superintendent of ‘Schools
Board of Directors
Board of Education
Board of School Trustees
Witness Indicted on Perjury Charge in Bell Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis Sept 25 Harry Farber a saloonkeeper testified yesterday for the state in the election corruption trial of Mayor Joseph E Bell was indicted today by the Mallon county grand jury charged with perjury Farbers testimony yesterday did not align with evidence given before the grand jury that indicted Bell Thomas Taggart and over one hundred others The grand jury acting today is not the same one that returned the conspiracy indictment
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Farber
Joseph E. Bell
Mallon County
Farber
Bell
Thomas Taggart
Warren County Placed in Foot and Mouth Disease Restricted Area
Warren county was placed in the restricted area for foot and mouth disease by the livestock commission. The county will stay in the restricted zone until the northern two thirds of the state, currently in the free area, is moved to free status.
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Springfield
Warren County
the Livestock Commission
Austria’s Dumba Requests Safe Conduct for Wife to Austria
Washington reports that the allies consented to insure safe conduct for Madame Dumba wife of Austria’s ambassador to Austria. French Ambassador Jusserand gave the assurance today to Acting Secretary of State Polk in reply to Washington’s request for safe conduct for Madame Dumba and her maid who will sail next Tuesday.
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Washington
Madame Dumba
Austria
Jusseftund
Polk
United States
Dumba
Two Girls Sought in Hickson Cash Disappearance
Chicago police sought two girls today in connection with the mysterious loss of 3000 dollars in cash and checks belonging to Ora J. Hickson of Seattle. Hickson said his pocket book was stolen while riding a streetcar and the girls sat beside him.
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Chicago
Ora J. Hickson
Seattle
Wash
Hickson
Catholic Societies Convention Opens With Bishop Dune
One thousand delegates are expected tomorrow at the opening of the state convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies in Peoria. Bishop Dune will address the meeting.
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Peoria
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Dune
Threats Target U S Officials From Berlin Letters
Paris dispatch reports American Ambassador Sharp received letters threatening his life and Alec. The threats aim at Ambassador Gerard in Berlin and high officials in Washington, noted as learned today.
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Paris
Sharp
Alec
Gerard
Berlin
Washington
Oil Wells Near Colmar Report Strong Yields
John Sliney spent yesterday in the Colmar area reporting both the Sliney and Weber wells pumping well and yielding substantial oil. The field activity suggests continued output growth for local oil production teams and related operations.
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John Sliney
Colmar
Sliney
Weber
Jury wraps week with indictments and pleas at circuit court
The grand jury completed six busy days with its last report as Judge Akers bid farewell. Indictments included forgeries and assaults plus guilty pleas from Arnold Bess and Ray F. Davis while others entered not guilty pleas or were denied. The calendar lists burglary, larceny, murder and robbery cases scheduled through the week with Bertha and Charles Devoe released after no true bill.
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Akers
Arnold Bess
Russell Dwyer
John Wheelock
Annie May Anderson
Harry Miller
Walter Williams
Robert McDonald
Ray F. Davis
Bo L. Conner
Bertha
Charles
Devoe
Brief: War Board Bulletins Issued in Capitals
Official bulletins authorized by war boards in capital cities report varied dispositions of edvaxicés and retreats. The notices summarize strategic updates from multiple nations, noting movements and defensive actions amid ongoing hostilities.
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Wir
Belgian Front Sees Activity as British Attacks Push Footholds
Paris reports a Belgian official notice noting heightened artillery actions on Sept 25 north of Dixmude and coastal bombardments at Westende and Middelkerke. British forces attacked west of the Loos and Hulhac, with troops north of Arras pushing into the enemy lines and gaining footholds.
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Paris
Dixmude
Westende
Middelkerke
Nvith
Loos
Hulhach
Arras
Russian Front Diary Reports Intense Riga Region Cannonade
Russian official statement says cannonade in the Riga region grew intense, with Germans using large shells. A fierce front battle occurred along the Dvinsk to Lake Drisviaty line where repeated German attacks were repulsed. Some trenches changed hands during fighting near Lake Lanzk and Alexandrovsk.
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Petrograd
London
Riga
Dvinsk
Dvinsa
Lake
Drisviaty
Dvinsky Road
Lake Lankez
Alexandrovsk
Austrian official statement on Volhynian front clashes
Vienna dispatch summarizes a Russian attack across the Volhynian front as severe at points and repulsed with heavy Russian losses. The Austrian reply notes trenches held and Russian assaults repelled. The report dates from Sept. 25 with London noting the transmission.
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Vienna
London
Volhynian
Russian and Austro-Hungarian Troops Advance on Front
Reports state 20 officers and 4,000 men captured on the Ikwa line Thursday and Friday. Austro-Hungarian cavalry advanced through forest and marsh to seize villages stubbornly defended by Russians. In Lithuania, troops moved into Kraszyn district.
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Ikwa
Lower Styr
Lithuania
Kraszyn
Quincy Pulse: Ordinance Committee Meets to Consider Amendments
The ordinance committee of the city council met last night to review amendments to several ordinances. One proposal seeks to tighten the ban on obstructions on sidewalks and overpass areas, while another proposes changes to the fee system for electrical service. The current obstruction ordinance is deemed faulty and hampers legal enforcement.
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Counil
École
Carpenter Sherman McGovern Arrested After Complaint
Sherman McGovern a carpenter living near Tenth and Spring streets was arrested shortly after midnight by Officers Brokamp and Stiegel at his wife’s request. Mrs. McGovern said he assaulted her and she feared for her safety.
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Sherman McGovern
Tenth and
Spring Streets
Brokamp and Stiegel
Arrest for peace disturbance at saloon
William Weisenburger of the south side was arrested last night after allegedly instigating a disturbance at August Schmidt's saloon at Sixth and Adams. Pat Piercy, claiming injury from a black eye, reported the incident and medical treatment was required before the arrest.
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William Weisenburger
South Side
Pat Piercy
Piercy
Weisenburger
August Schmidt
A Gold Rooster Play At The Bijou
A five part wireless stage drama adapted from a great play features Gail Kane Bruce McRae and a strong cast. Marsh a gun factory draftsman is swindled by Durant’s general manager Pinkney who covets his royalty for a successful Marsh invention. Maisie loves Somers who is duped but the lieutenant rescues Maisie after a mine wreck as Pinkney schemes to block the Somers gun.
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Paul Armstrong
Winchell Smith
Gail Kane
Bruce McRae
Paul McAllister
Marsh
John Durant
Edward Pinkney
Durant
Pinkney
Maisie
Somers
U. S.N
Durant Iron Works
U. S
President Wilson Heads to Baltimore with Cousin Helen
President Wilson motored to Baltimore accompanied by cousin Helen Woodrow Bones. He planned to visit his brother but found him absent. The ride was uneventful.
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Washington
Wilson
Baltimore
Helen
Woodrow Bones
Mrs Clow and Margaret Daly Attend Pittsfield Funeral
Mrs Mary Clow of 726 North Seventh street and her niece, Miss Margaret Daly, travel to Pittsfield today to attend the funeral of Mrs Clow's uncle Edward Largidon.
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Mary Clow
North Seventh Street
Margaret Daly
Pittsfield
Wanted Two Salesmen for Quincy Office
Recruiting ad from Maborazed Routing Co listing Quincy Illinois as the local office. It invites Quincy men to join without prior experience, promising earnings of 80 dollars weekly and a business opportunity within three years, with a Monday 1:30 PM office visit on the 27th at 600 U S Route Illinois Street Bldg. Quincy.
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Quincy
Chicago
Maborazed Routing Co
Tlinois State
Illinois
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