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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
3
Aug 1 report notes Chicago endures third hot day with 97 degree high. Heat blamed for nineteen deaths. Thomas Dedio, a teamster, reportedly shot his sister in a rage attributed to the heat as lower temperatures were expected to follow.
Francis Carr of Soldiers' Home Danville Wa describes eight years of eczema on limbs and body, then reports complete recovery after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Advertises free samples by mail and prices 25c for Soap, 25c and 50c for Ointment, sold everywhere.
George McGuire, owner, finishes five thousand dollars in improvements at his hotel near the C B and Q depot. New decorations, new furniture, hot and cold water and telephones in rooms installed. Rates begin at five cents to one dollar, with rooms including both options at higher rates. Cafe now open day and night.
Two year community dispute ends with Lincoln Park Board allowing bathing at a Gold Coast strip from 5 to 9 am and 5 to 9 pm after police arrests. In New York, 12 deaths and 185 prostrations are reported as a 98 degree heat wave grips the city, with thousands sleeping in the parks.
Washington Aug 1 Hasty marriages since July 20 the draft date will not discharge a man unless the wife is truly dependent on his daily labor. Provost Marshal Gen Crowder ruled marriage is not in itself valid grounds for exemption. Dependency is a fact not law and boards decide. Women who marry to aid a slacker may face prosecution.
A Reuters dispatch from EBritish headquarters in France reports the British victory with the Yser crossed at many points. Bridging work is described as prodigious with one division throwing seventeen bridges in a single day under fire. The French troops are credited with 29 bridges across the Yser and repeated deep advances, earning admiration for their accomplishments.
An application for an injunction to stop transporting a group of Negro workers from Dallas to the east was filed Tuesday. The suit names D Garza and others and cites the Pennsylvania railroad. It alleges contracts promise nineteen cents pay, but unclear if per day or hour.
Washington reports the treasury began the second Liberty Loan with a 300 million dollar offering of treasury certificates of indebtedness. The 3.24 percent rate is higher than prior issues with subscriptions closing August 7 and payment due November 15. The issue aims to total about 3 billion dollars with September offering anticipated. The certificates will be payable at par and accepted for payment for United States bonds.
American destroyers report engaging two submarines six miles away. One sub had sunk a steamer and the other attacked a merchant ship before submerging as shells fell near it. A French tanker bound for America limped in with a 30 foot bow hole after a dual submarine attack.
Washington reports that 17,000 men at officers training camps who will not receive commissions will be offered appointments as non commissioned officers in the national army with future promotion potential. Acceptance requires enlistment at camp end on August 15, and promotions after the second camps will be drawn from the ranks of the regular army national guard or national army.
Traverse City reports the season’s first serious forest fire tearing toward Lake Michigan driven by a 50 mile gale. The blaze, three miles wide, threatens a path from twenty miles west of the city toward the lake with possible loss of life feared.
Brief notices list Dr. Trotter and Dr. Pease relocations and travels, plus chiropractors and a meat market sale. Knights of Columbus convention moves to Chicago this month. St Josephs picnic dates and local visits, real estate deals closed in Quincy, and police detective Meise returns from vacation.
Colonel Anderson, former superintendent, entered hospital Monday as an invalid for years. Eastern Star ladies presented a floral offering for Henry Tyson. Laundry set records, new vent added. Mr Noble on furlough to Moline. Mrs Lease improving after long illness. Miss Mary Stutevant visiting grandfather Sergeant Stutevant. Visitors Lilly Noel and Garish with Noel taking son Allie home after operation. Mrs Camp moved cottages. Monthly muster: 389 men and 277 women answered names with 36 couples on waiting list.
Pike County Sunday School association announces its forty fifth annual convention in Pittsfield at the Christian church on August 7 and 8. Officers listed include President Fred Davis Griggsville Vice President H Butler Milton Secretary Mrs F N Wells Pittsfield Treasurer John O Strubinger Barry. Exemption board plans early military exams with Dr S B Peacock re examining and Dr W E Shastid medical member. Red Cross meets and chapters organized across Pike county with speakers from Pittsfield. Local residents visit and return from nearby towns as weeklong events unfold.
In Lewistown Missouri at noon Tuesday the home of 94 year old Harding Eversoll one block south of the depot burned after his daughter Mrs William Rodifer left a coal oil stove on an enclosed porch ignition blamed on stove defect or explosion Firefighters could not save the structure most furniture was saved The elderly owner, a retired farmer, owns several properties and plans to move into another house
Miss Lucy Palmer of Augusta visited Miss Bernice Sutton Friday evening for several days. Mrs. Alvin Hostetter and daughter Letha of Des Moines Iowa came Friday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cannon and other relatives. Charles Hart went to Carthage Monday to stay with his wife for several days. Mrs. Henry Gross of Chicago visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Allen Monday morning. Mrs. William Yeargain was hostess.
Carris Garrett class of the Christian church hosts visitors at her home Friday evening. Georgia Francie of Macomb visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Francis. Mrs T T Burke of Golden spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs E J nee and Mrs M Gorman of Canton Hil visited Tuesday to see Mrs William Hostetter and other friends. Miss Mabel Callahan of Osawatomie Kansas came Thursday to visit sister Mrs Paul Curry and brother William Callahan. Frank Roberts went to Chicago on business Tuesday night. Miss Pauline King of Golden spent several days last week with her aunt Mrs Paul Curry. Mr and Mrs Arch Booth and sons Kenwood Corwin and Keith of Palomaet visited Sunday with uncle Chris.
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