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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1916

Page

3

Local Man Claims Boy Near Payson Is Not Jimmy Glass

Local authorities deny Earl Cossart, the four year old boy living with the McGee family near Payson, is Jimmy Glass, the kidnapped son of Charles Glass of Jersey City. A photograph will be sent for inspection as comparisons with the Glass child continue.

Earl Cossart McGee Payson Jimmy Glass Jersey City N. J Charles Glass Koch Adams County Glass Greeley Cossart Jimmy Glassy Jimmy Light Earl Dark Glass Boy Pays James Glass Hull Chicago Earl Cossatt Pittsburg Kan Yevai Gity

Annual church reception welcomes Gem City Business college students

Four city churches hosted separate programs for students from Gem City Business college. Presbyterians, First Christian, Vermont Street Baptist, and Vermont Street Methodist each offered welcome addresses, musical numbers, readings, games, and refreshments. Attendance ranged from about 60 to over 100 students with social committees coordinating the events.

Gem City Business College Presbyterian First Christian Veront Street Baptist Vermont Street Methodist Baptist Herbert Hendricks Vermont Street Baptist Church Naomi Georgens Harry Love Alga Ruths BY. P. U Naomi Georvens Presbyterian Church R. I. Hartley J. M. Dunlap Amanda Michel Christian Endeavor Society Frank Malambri Ethel Myers John Dehner Pauline Marshall Trace Henning Mabel Marden Ruti Fnatow Carl Larry Githens Vermont Street Methodist Church George F. Oliver C. H. Allard Helen Judd Euphemia Irwin Edith Reuter John Deichmann First Christian Church W. D. Endres Lawrence Behrensmeyer Frank Bradley Nell Reed Laurel Leggett

Foreign coins turned into U S gold at mint

F J H Von Engelken told American Bankers Association members at their closing session in Kansas City that English sovereigns and French Louis d Ors from the war period are being melted into large sums of U S gold at the Washington mint. He cited allied fiscal agents estimating European and Canadian imports could reach 160 million dollars. P W Goebel of Kansas City Kansas was elevated from vice president to president.

Kansas City United States Washington Mint American Bankers, Association F. J. H. von Engelken Mint Association Europe Canada von Engelken Entente P. W. Goebel Kansas

Ovation for Lewis in Seattle Friday

Seattle Washington September 30 Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, elected to Congress from that state 20 years ago and who left Seattle for Chicago 18 years ago, was greeted with an ovation Friday night at a Wilson and Marshall meeting. He reviewed Democratic administration achievements and defended railroad settlement arbitration, noting there was no law for arbitration and recalling prior strikes under Cleveland era.

Seattle Wash James Hamilton Lewis Lllinois Congress Chicago Wilson and Marshall Charles B. Hughes Hughes Cleveland

Police ruse nets clues on embezzler in Marshalltown

Chicago police used a ruse to trap Mrs Frank A Warde who then revealed her husband’s location in Marshalltown Iowa where he was arrested on embezzlement charges. The missing sum cited exceeds 15000 dollars and connects to Waterbury Firey’s Chicago employer. A separate meeting of five hundred officials in Bloomington Illinois reviewed a Burlington Way route from Bloomington to Chicago paralleling the Chicago and Alton line.

Chicago Frank A. Warde Marshalltown Iowa Warde George B. Kerr Waterbury, Conn Bloomington Til Estimus Pontiac Chicago and Alton Railroad

Mrs Schoendienst Released on Bail in Larceny Case

Emma L. Schoendienst returns to Chicago after bail bondsman husband Frank posted collateral bond. She had been bound over to the grand jury for grand larceny connected to money tied to Mamie C. Van Alstine and Henry Van Alstine of Sacramento. Henry remains jailed as details unfold. Mamie Van Alstine, widow of C. P. Van Alstine, moved to Sacramento with her son traveling to accompany her.

Emma L. Schoendienst Chicago Frank Schoendienst Grand Jury Henry van Alstine Sacramento Cal Mamie C. van Alstine Henry M. van Alstine Quincy C. P. van Alstine Mamie van Alstine

Calls Wilson an Enemy of Labor in Socialist Rhetoric

Allan Benson, Socialist party nominee for president, told Brooklyn Socialists that Wilson is an enemy of labor and that Hughes can be revived as an issue. He argued Wilson once opposed unions at Princeton and now pretends to be a friend of labor while failing to protect workers' lives and property.

New York Allan Benson Socialist Party Brooklyn Wilson Charles E. Hughes Hinger Benson Princeton University Fle Labor

Tramp Searched as Infantile Paralysis Carrier in New Jersey

Health authorities in New Jersey hunt for a Hungarian tramp known as Zekey suspected of carrying infantile paralysis germs. He worked for a farmer near Patrick's Corners, slept in a barn, ate in the house, and left after a few days, after which three children in the family fell ill.

New York New Jersey Patrick’s Corners N. J

Fix Death Penalty on Boy Murderer in Chicago

Edward Hettinger, 19, was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Agnes Middleton in April. The jury sentenced him to hang. Middleton, a widow, was killed in bed with a hammer blow and razor incision. Hettinger, who lived nearby, was described as mentally deficient and at first confessed before retracting.

Chicago Edward Hettinger Agnes Middleton

Illinois and Missouri Weather Outlook This Weekend

The region expects fair weather in Illinois and Missouri on Saturday and Sunday with rising temperatures. Town fairs are planned for Saturday and likely Sunday, with warmer conditions on Saturday and in the eastern portions on Sunday.

Illinois Missouri

Foals River Forecast Patchy Rise Fall Projections

Forecast notes a river from below Warsaw to Menev likely rising, while the section from Boeunibal to Louisiana is expected to fall and possibly become stationary by Saturday. Local hydrology offices urge caution for affected communities and maritime users.

Warsaw Menev Shuely Boeunibal Louisiana Wight

Quincy Pulse Heads to Omaha in Telegraph Move

Mark R. Albright, four years at Western Unicoi telegraph office, departs for Omaha to become wire chief for Bell Telephone. He is son of Mrs Anna Albright of 316 North Ninth Street. Local Farmers oppose bond issue with People's Co operative Association meeting in Golden Town Hall at 7 pm to plan opposition. Theodore Helhake of Millie Shoe reports rising wholesale prices for shoes and rubber footwear as manufacturers struggle to fill orders and leather scarcity persists.

Omaha Mark R. Albright Neb Bell Telephone Company Anna Albright North Ninth Street Mzta People’s Co-operative Association Golden Thenight Theodore Helhake Millie Shoe Company St. Louis

Opposition to Rate Advance Plea at Royal Arcanum Meet

A protest against the December 1 rate increase was raised at a Royal Arcanum gathering on Thursday. It is noted as the second such increase in about 12 years. A head officer is scheduled to arrive around November 1 to explain the change. Chicago attendees include Charles Cottrell who will join Mayor Thompson’s LaSalle hotel banquet. Cottrell plans a Sunday return. Grace Osborne of the tuberculosis prevention group will visit Quincy Sunday morning through Monday at Hotel Quincy. Loren C. Cox was informed of her visit by W. D. Thurber but declined further comment.

Royal Arcanum Chicago Charles Cottrell Republican County Committee William Uale ‘Thompson LaSalle Hotel Sherman Puesta Cottrell Grace Osborne Llinois

Miss Osborne Plans Churches and Poetry Mirth

W Perry found an 1888 calendar with a poem he wrote about the Lemoine mill and its stream. A letter praising the poem from Senator Sherman accompanies the calendar. Augusta Races postponed to October 3 and 4 with a large crowd expected.

Judes W. Perry Alendar Lemoine Judge Perry Mil and Mill United States Sherman Augusta

Back In Cigar Business By Tony Boehme Plans Return

Tony Boehme, once out of the cigar trade in this city, will reenter soon after equipment is secured. The new shop is planned for 1017 Broadway.

Tony Boehme Broadway

Petition-A probation officer seeks delinquency ruling for Shanahan daughter

Thomas Nolan filed a Sunday petition in county court to declare Mary Shanahan, daughter of Dennis and Mary Shanahan, delinquent. It is alleged she has refused to stay in at nights and to keep proper company.

Thomas Nolan Mary Shanahan Dennis

Quincy Templar Officers Attend State Conclave

Dr A A Whipple and W H McMein of the Quincy commandery Knights Templar of Masons will attend the annual state conclave in Decatur next week. The event draws members from across the state to discuss lodge matters and ceremonial duties.

A. A. Whipple W. H. McMein Quincy Commandery Knights Templar of Masons Decatur

Poultry Club Meets at Steinbeck Home

The YMCA Poultry Club held an interesting meeting at William Steinbeck’s home 632 Jersey Street Friday evening with E G Horner in charge. Six boys attended and a luncheon was served by Mrs Steinbeck. The next meeting is slated for October 20.

Poultry Club Poultry Club of the William Bill) Steinbeck Jersey Street E.G. Horner Steinbeck

Price Surge in Flambeau Powder Raises Campaign Costs

The Whig reports a sharp jump in powder price used for flambeaus in former presidential campaigns. For the 45 flambeaus favored by the Democratic organization, four blasts or one filling now costs $3. Currently, the same 45 flambeaus cannot be blown even once for under $45, or $180 for a full filling, highlighting a wide gap between $3 and $180.

Train Delays After Engine Trouble Near Brookfield

A typographical error changed 45 to 4 in the Friday morning Whig notice. Train No. 56 from Kansas City to Quincy was delayed about one hour due to engine trouble near Brookfield Missouri, delaying its 1:10 am arrival in Quincy.

Quincy Kansas City Brookfield

Illinois State Band Concert in Washington Park Tonight

If the weather is favorable the Illinois State band will give a concert in Washington Park tonight at 7:30. Director Reinkendorff has prepared a special program including Princeton Tigers Lake, Wedding of the Rose, Overture Raymond Thomas, Dance at the Sunfeast, Medley of Popular Airs, Terzetto from Attila, Selection from Erminie, Rosemary Waltzes, Popular Medley March Movret, and The Star Spangled Banner.

Illinois Washington Park Reinkendorff Princeton Tigers Lake Jessel Raymond—Thomas Waller Lampe Terzetto Attilla- Verdi Erminie— Jakobowski Rosemary Waltzes Rkeiser Movret

Shop Union Leaders Tally Referendum In KC

In Kansas City Missouri representatives of twenty railroad shop unions counted the Sept. 9 referendum vote by about 10 000 members on railroad proposals. A O Wharton said railroads offered an average raise of two and a half cents an hour and a five hour schedule for stationary shop workers. Results expected by Oct 1.

Kansas City A. O. Wharton St. Louis Department of the American Federation of Labor

Burian Retirement Rumor Ties To Possible Replacement

Berlin dispatch cites Vossische Zeitung report from Vienna claiming growing certainty that Baron Burian will retire as Austro Hungarian minister of foreign affairs. Baron Karl Von Macchio, former ambassador to Rome, is named as the most likely Burian successor.

Berlin London Vossiche Zeitung Vienna Baron Burian Karl von Macchio Rome Burian

Gasoline stove blamed for kitchen fire in Kentucky Street home

A gasoline stove in Edward J. Leatherman’s Kentucky Street house between Third and Fourth caused a blaze at 4 PM Friday. Damages were about 10 to 20 dollars. paper and woodwork charred. Property owned by Mrs. Thomas Baldwin. Firemen from Nos 2 and 4 Stations responded. fire was out on arrival.

Kentucky Street Edward J. Leatherman Thomas Baldwin

No Place To Send The Bernard Girl

Judge Akers struggles with sentencing for Bervena Bernard a minor found guilty of assault with intent to kill She is the county s first female felony minor and cannot be sent to Chester penitentiary Geneva training school or Pontiac reformatory The sentence is suspended while statutes are reviewed and a new trial motion was overruled Friday

Bervena Bernard Judge Akers Chester Geneva Training School Pontiac Reformatory Wolfe William Schlagenhaus

Stag Party at South Side Boat Club Highlights Night

Members of the South Side Boat club attended a stag entertainment in the club house Friday night. The Eagle quartet and Tulip club provided music while Albert Peters, a female impersonator returning from a road tour, led the dancing. In the business meeting, six building certificates were slated for payoff.

South Side Boat Club Eagle Quartet Tulip Club Albert Peters

Births Reported for Meyer Hermann and Luthin Families

Birth announcements record a son born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer on South Twenty-fourth Street, a son born Thursday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann at Twenty-first and Payson Avenue, and a daughter born Thursday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Luthin on South Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Luthin is identified as Irene Ryan formerly.

Henry Meyer South Twenty-fourth Street John Hermann Twenty-first Payson Avenue Carl Luthin South Thirteenth Street Luthin Irene Ryan

Meetings Of Travelers' Protective Association Today

Today the Travelers' Protective Association meets at Motel Quincy. Members discuss upcoming events and local chapters. The gathering includes officers and attending delegates from nearby lodges seeking coordination and community service plans.

Travelers’ Protective Asadcration Quincy

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