Automobile rolls over embankment near Camp Point
Ray York and Mr and Mrs Percy Broady of Paloma were injured when their light roadster skidded on the Camp Point road three miles from Quincy. The car fell 20 feet, York was thrown clear, Broady and his wife were trapped under the vehicle before help arrived. They were treated at Frasier home and by Dr. Germann and Dr. Otis Trotter before returning to Quincy.
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Percy Broady
Pama
Ray York
Camp Point Road
Quincy
York
Broady
Otis Trotter
South Twelfth Street
Broadys
Paloma
Hydro-Plane Set to Fly Long Mississippi Flight
Quincy residents may see a sea monster on the river as two Davenport men test a hydro plane that both flies and swims. Billie Cooke built it, Walter Hutch pilots, and they plan a St. Louis bound flight said to be among the longest on the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mississippi
Davenport
Billie Cooke
Walter Hutch
St. Louis
Hutch
Curtis School
Mississippi River
Kearney Defeated as Labor Delegate at City Meeting
John Kearney, slated to address the Tineis State Federation of Labor, was defeated for delegate at the Bartenders' International union local Labor Temple meeting. Delegates elected were Jack Hilfrink and Fred Becker by a slim margin. The convention runs from October 16 in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kearney
Tineis State Federation of Labor
Bartenders’ International Union
Labor Temple
Jack Hilfrink
Fred Becker
Abe Martin Miss Wanda Moots wed near Shoots today
Miss Wanda Moots who is to be married near Shoots today will be the first regular sized girl to be led the yitar here in two years. Moton Bud receives a revised plumbing bill today.
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Wanda Moots
Labor delegates arrive in Quincy for state federation
Members of the Trades and Labor assembly committee met in Labor temple last night and arranged entertainment for about 1000 delegates who will attend the State Federation of Labor convention in Quincy starting October 16. They say all delegates will be cared for in a suitable manner without outside aid, and the convention will fill every first class hotel in the city.
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The
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Quincy
State Federation of Labor
Self defense plea in Bernard assault case heard
The circuit court opened with arguments in the case of Bervena Bernard colored on trial for assault with intent to kill after testimony concluded. Bernard, 17, testified she acted in self defense during a May 27 street quarrel with Nellie Bernard and Pearl Yeager, claiming Nellie and others attacked her with a knife while she used a gun to escape, injuring Nellie and Yeager but not fatally. The defense showed bloodstained clothing to support the self defense claim, and after testimony the jury was sworn with remaining jurors dismissed for the term.
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Bervena Bernard
Bernard
Nellie Bernard
Pearl Yeager
Ninth and
Lind Streets
Sanford Lewis
Lewis
Bervena
William Schlagenhaus
Nellie Bernard Pearl Yeager
Gertrude Murray
Helen Munday
Nellie Yeager
Jewish New Year Observed in City Temple Services
Rabbi Bernhard J. Stern of Chicago led Rosh Hashana services in North Ninth Street temple on Wednesday evening. Rabbi Hathan of Chicago led orthodox synagogue prayers. The two day observance marks repentance and purification as 5677 begins, with ram’s horn blast signaling the start. The ten days of penance culminate in the Day of Atonement on October 7.
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Bernhard J. Stern
Chicago
North Ninth Street
Hathan
Israel
Bread price hike by 25 percent across chargeable loaves
New York reports another large baking firm announced on Wednesday a 25 percent bread price increase. Existing loaves sold at 6, 10, 12 and 18 cents will rise to 8, 12, 16 and 24 cents, while small loaves stay at five cents for now.
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New York
Krebs Answers Many Questions at Quincy Talk
Dr. Stanley L. Krebs concluded his three night series on Advanced Salesmanship at the Hippodrome with a long Q and A session. He urged no worry, stressing a strong body, memory care, deep breathing, fresh air, sleep, duty and love as keys to success. The Chamber of Commerce Glee club opened the show and boosters announced plans for a steamboat trip to St. Louis for the World’s Fair convention, inviting women to join the auxiliary.
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Quincy
Hippodrome
Stanley L. Krebs
Dr. Krebs
Quincy Ad. Club
Krebs
Glee Club
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Eggeson
Jackson
Agion
St. Louis
Attetion
Boosters
Mendon Man Leonidas Thompson Probate Will Filed
The will of Leonidas Thompson of Mendon was placed on file in county court for probate. Bequests include a book case and books to Sam D. Thompson and a rocking chair to Mrs Edith McFarland. Household goods go to Orlando Thompson and William Thompson, with the remainder to be sold and cash divided among named heirs with William S. Thompson as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas Thompson
Mendon
Sam. D. Thompson
Edith McFarland
Galesburg
Orlando Whitefield Thompson
William Smith Thompson
Meet to Tify Thursday Night at Loyal Legion Hall
Quincy colored Republicans will ratify the state and county tickets in Loyal Legion hall Fifth and Cherry streets Thursday evening. S. J. Morton will chair the meeting and B. G. Clanton of Springfield will deliver the principal address, a prominent attorney in that city.
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Quincy
Loyal Legion Hall
Fifth and
Cherry Streets
S. J. Morton
B. G. Clanton
Springfield
Unresolved Death Case Sparks City Police Probe
Police launch investigation into the death of Mrs. Mamie C. Van Alstine after she allegedly took poison at 1001 Jersey Street. A daughter named Mrs. Quinn arrives, alleges adoption, and seeks answers as sister and nephew delay departure and money questions surface. Coroner seizes residence. relatives detained at Burlington station. funeral funds and note received by Mrs. Quinn add to puzzling circumstances.
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Mamie C. van Alstine
Jersey Street
van Alstine
Kech
Henry M. van Alstine
Sacramento
van Alstines
Koch
Bumster
Bumster and
Scharnhorst
Arthur Daugherty
Mrs. Quinn
Mendon
Quincy
Drainage District Plans Are Approved
Commissioners of the Lima Lake and Hunt drainage districts approved plans by Edmund T. Perkins Engineering of Chicago and Quincy for joint reclamation of 30 000 acres north of Quincy. The project includes a canal system with levees, lateral canals, and two or three pumping plants, with total cost potentially exceeding 500 000. Work will employ many, with Beitman supervising and local drag line crews handling construction.
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Lima Lake
Hunt
Edmund T. Perkins Engineering Company
Chicago
Quincy
Warsaw
Hunt District
John Inghram
Lima Lake District
Perkins
Lima*Lake
A. H. Beitman
Perkins Engineering Company
WARTS MORE FARM EXhibits FOR FALL CELEBRATION
Farmer Rusk urges Adams County Farm Improvement Association members to showcase displays in Quincy business windows during the fall celebration. He mails letters to 150 members highlighting $460 in total prizes for best displays and asks for quick replies to reserve window space. He stresses a poor crop year should not deter quality farm displays.
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Rusk
Adams County Fanm Improvement Association
Quincy
Political Meetings Set Across City Tonight
Three political meetings are scheduled for this city with Republicans organizing at South Fifth Street and Fifth and Cherry for colored voters while Washington Park hosts a Democratic speech by Attorney John E. Wall. Also notes Republican nominee Walter W. Miller begins campaign activity after a Kansas City trip and a typo in Wednesday’s paper misidentified August Stormer’s comment.
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South Fifth Street
Young Men’s Republican Club
Loyal Co-operative Educational Association
Fifth and
Cherry Streets
B. G. Clanton
Springfield
Clanton
Quincy
State Central Committee
Washington Park
John E. Wall
Walter W. Miller
Kansas City
August Stormer
Commission Visit Hinted For Springfield Electric Case
Mayor Abbott and Corporation Counsel Inghram met with A. D. Stevens to invite the state utilities commission to Springfield for talks on the electric rate case. Stevens said the panel would visit some day next week but could not specify a date yet. He would notify the city once the commission confirms a day.
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Springfield
Abbott
Inghram
A. D. Stevens
State Utilities Commission
Stevens
Cliff Dwellers to Meet at Supper Tonight
The Y M C A dormitory men nicknamed the Cliff Dwellers will hold the season’s first get together feed in the association building. A complimentary supper starts at 6 15 PM and all dormitory men are invited. The aim is to get acquainted and plans for future activities may be made.
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Association
Speaker Unable to Attend Elk Meeting
One candidate was initiated at the regular Quincy lodge 100 B P O Elks meeting Wednesday night. District Deputy L Sharpe of Jacksonville was unable to attend due to the death of sister Mrs Edward Yates in Pittsfield. Mr Peak of Ft Madison spoke briefly and refreshments followed the meeting.
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Quincy Lodge
L. Sharpe
Jacksonville
Edward Yates
Pittsfield
Peak
Ft. Madison
Revered pastors attend A. M. E. conference in Sparta NL
Pastor George T Shaw of Bethel A M E and Rev J H Higgins of Wayman A M E leave Quincy Tuesday for Sparta NL to attend the annual conference. They report good status. Mrs Eliza beth Wensing and her children travel to Ft Madison IA to accompany Henry Fleitmann s body for funeral services at 9 am.
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George T. Shaw
Bethel A. M. E
J. H. Higgins
Wayman Chapel
Sparta
Elizabeth Wensing
Oak Street
Miss Wensing
Ft. Madison
Henry Fleitmann
Today’s Meetings of City Unions and Societies
Leather workers union No. 26 and Stove Mounters and Drillers union No. 3 meet in the Labor temple. Carpenters and Joiners union No. 189 and Gem City Assembly No. 158 Loyal Americans of the Republic gather in local halls. Quincy council No. 195 Royal Ar canum at Knights of Pythias hall. Golden Rule lodge No. 227 Daughters of Rebecca meet at Knights of Pythias hall. Quincy Commandery Knights Templar of Masons meets in the Masonic temple. Metal Polishers union No. 11 meets in the Labor temple.
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Leather Workers Union
Stove Mounters and Drillers Union
Carpenters and Joiners Union
Gem City Assembly
Greeks in Accord Ten Aid Allies in Somme Action
On the Somme front British raids and advances northeast of Thiepval and near Beaumont-Hamel are noted while ten thousand prisoners are reported captured in the last fortnight. Reports show mixed war office updates from Russia to Romanians near the Transylvanian border with Bulgaria claiming gains in Macedonia.
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Flers
Thiepval
Ancre
Beaumont-Hamel
Somme
London
Petrograd
Bulgarian War Office
Macedonia
Paris
Kaimikcalan Heights
Glass Work Starts Monday at YWCA Lectures
The YWCA physical department opens free lectures for women and girls in the building from 7:45 to 8:15 with topics including Hygiene, Teeth care, Purity, Heredity, and Diet. Classes begin next Monday with varied times for high school, business, and advanced women, plus dancing, mornings, and basketball sessions throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ball
N. L. Whipple
M. L. Ringdand
H. J. Reticker
Minnehaha Campfire Girls to Present Program at Anna Brown Home
The Minnehaha Campfire Girls plan a Friday afternoon program at the Anna Brown home featuring harp by Dorothy Miller piano by Miss Nelie Miller vocal by Miss Olga Ruth recitations by pupils of Mrs Hartung and moving pictures by Capt Hugh King. The YWCA opens with a rainbow party this evening and invites all women. Tennis on association courts ends this week as the YMCA plans a sustaining membership drive next week after letters to members. Girls work committee met Wednesday in association rooms.
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Minnehaha
Anna Brown
Dorothy Miller
Nelie Miller
Olga Ruth
Hartung
Hugh King
Girls’ Work Committee
Basketball League Forms Two Sunday School Leagues
A basketball program will split into two Sunday school leagues. Players aged 16 and under join the Junior league while players older than 16 enter the Senior league, organizing youth competition by age group.
Power Boat Ladies Elect New Officers
Mrs E C Whitmer wife of Commodore E C Whitmer of the Quincy Power Boat club was elected president of the Power Boat Ladies at the club house meeting Tuesday night. The group will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays monthly and plan an oyster supper and bakery sale on October 10. Other officers elected include Vice President Mrs Willis Theele Secretary Mrs C E Padgett and Treasurer Miss Adele Hoffman.
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E. C. Whitmer
Quincy Power Boat Club
Power Boat Ladies
Willis Theele
C. E. Padgett
Adele Hoffman
Weather outlook by region for Thursday and Friday
Minds expect cloudy and much cooler conditions with cool Friday and strong northwest winds in the northwest. Missouri reports partly cloudy and much cooler Thursday with fair, cool Friday and fresh northwest winds. Yowa sees fair weather, cooler Thursday and Friday, with diminishing winds and warmer periods.
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Missouri
Yowa
Local Temperature Report With Rainfall Amount
Local temperatures yesterday ranged across a broad band with a low at night and a high during the day near midnight. River stage measured at .5 feet with minor fluctuations. Rainfall from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening totaled 1.43 inches.
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw to Louisiana
Weather bulletin warns the river below Warsaw to Louisiana will rise likely for 36 hours or longer. Officials urge monitoring and caution as higher water levels may affect lowlands and transport routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
Never Fall Chan Non-Emery Heater Seaword Bargain
Sale notice for a Salp-A heater model priced at 35 dollars. Inquiries directed to Tony Sibbing at 1299 North Tenth Street or by phone. Limited details available due to damaged text.
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Tony Sibbing
North Tenth Street
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