Conscripts Called as Board Names 86 Cases Exemptions
A local exemption board reports 86 cases examined with 70 exempted, 5 granted exemptions, and 43 undetermined. About 97 total called for military service. 18 exemptions already reported, with plans to examine more Monday and Tuesday to avoid extra physicals. Names of exempted and rejected apply, including Adlai E. Shannon and Otto Frank Geers, with districts shifting to Camp Grant or Rockford under Crowder rules.
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Camp Grant
Quincy
Willian G. Menne
North Elevth Street
District Board
Offidas
Avost
Crowder
Charles F. Malley
North Fifth Street
Max John Dickhut
North Twenty-Fourth Street
Chester AL York
North Faremtieth Street
Lloyd
Loneress
Lindreet
Springfield
Focal
Adlai E. Shannon
Otto Frank Geers
Jer
Watch For These HIS National Army Draft Button
Government notice explains that wearers appeared before exemption boards and were rejected for physical disability dependents or other reasons. The bronze button honors those who complied with the draft law. One million buttons have been distributed to boards and the listed men should collect at the federal building offices.
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National Army
Federal’ Building
STOP PROFITS LABOR ASSEMBLY PROPOSES WAR PRICING RULES
The Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly adopted resolutions calling on President Wilson and state and national defense councils to force corporations to forgo profits during WWI. They seek government control of prices, transportation, storage, and distribution, with fixed retailer counts and confiscation as a last resort. A Labor Day picnic plan was also announced with a parade, contests, and a $25 prize for a couple to marry at the event.
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Wilson
Lowden
National Councils of Defense
Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly
Highland Park
Bissen
George Schmitt
Lem Tunsaker
Quincy
United States
Illinois
National Council of Defense
Illinois State Council of Defense
County Draft Exams: Results Announced at Liberty
The results of the physical examinations for the draft at Liberty will be announced today. Steven G. Lawless, chairman of the exemption board, said on Friday no rejections or acceptances had yet been made as the board reviews exams to fairly decide eligibility. After examinations, appeals for exemptions will be considered.
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Liberty
Steven G. Lawless
Farm mob menaces German speaker after traitorous remark
A Hull crowd shouted Lynch him after a German claimed the Kaiser would invade America and his bodyguard might be involved. The speaker narrowly escaped injury as a farmer pursued him with a pitchfork and locals vow action if he repeats such traitorous remarks.
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Hull
America
Liberty Chautauqua Opens in Quincy Park
The Liberty Chautauqua began Friday in Liberty park with afternoon and evening sessions attracting crowds. The event will run a week featuring entertainers, described as the best ever in town.
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Liberty Park
West Point and Carthage May Enter Men for Service
Captain A E Zoller and Lieutenant J E Caldwell urge West Point and Carthage residents to volunteer for Company E as Quincy hesitates. With youths under 18 and married men vying for exemptions, the state risks losing the Tenth Regiment if enough recruits do not appear. Areas like West Point and Carthage show interest, while Springfield awaits their decision and Carl F Flair is named to head local recruiting at 209-211 North Fourth Street.
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Quincy
A. E. Zoller
Company E
Camp Lowden
Springfield
Zoller
West Point
Carthage
J. E. Caldwell
Caldwell
Carl F. Flair
Westin Milling Company
North Fourth Street
River RippLes Notice Serves Trott Line Crackdown
Deputy Game Warden Charles Clarke served notice Friday on men fishing with trot lines in Quin cy bay a designated fish preserve where trot lines are prohibited. The commission aims to expand authority and press prosecutions if the practice continues. Inspectors checked steamers Keokuk Ferry B B Hannibal ferry St Charles and others. boats deemed seaworthy. U S Nauvoo brought quarter boat 47 from Oyster Grove timber then returned upriver. Marine work continues on the Hannibal ferry boat St Charles. Dubuque expected from upriver to St Louis. Keokuk made a 5 pm Quincy landing run with full freight. White Collar line reports record freight business out of Quincy.
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Charles Clarke
Quincy Bay
Clarke
Keokuk
B. B
Hannibal
St. Charles
Bay
U.S. Nauvoo
Oyster Grove Timber
Quincy Landing
Bruegge
White Collar Line
Quincy
Red Cross Ambulance Corps Demonstration At Quincy
The Chicago Red Cross ambulance unit visited Quincy performing a dramatic rescue drill for about 4000 spectators at the Soldiers Home. The team swiftly loaded four simulated wounded from field litters into ambulances in 55 seconds, with a slower 65 second variant. Demonstrations included rapid bandaging and splinting, followed by a social program and a tour to Carthage, Industry, Rushville and Mt. Sterling. The drive supports Red Cross membership and fundraising.
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Chicago University Red Cross
Quincy
Red Cross Ambulance Corps
Chicago University
Fifth Regiment
France
Red Cross Ambulance Company
Fifth Infantry
Red Cross
Wherritt
K. H. Owen
W. T. Duker
Park
Highland Park
H. L. Bremig
O’farrell
Georgena Cottrell
Eleanor Ellis
Margaret Wells
Dorothy Boswell
Margaret Allen
Eleanor Neilson
Lillian Pierson
Virginia Cone
Rosalthia Payne
Elizabeth Channon
Irene Seaton
Red Cross Corps
Carthage
Chicago
Industry
Rushville
Mt. Sterling
Europe
Ouincy
Camp Parker
Ilinois
Illinci
Dollar Day Planned by Quincy Merchants
Shoppers in Quincy and surrounding areas will see a first co operative Dollar Day on Thursday August 16. Merchants across the trade territory are pulling stock for deep cuts and rapid disposal. The slogan Set now at cut prices guides women men boys girls infants and all ages for quick bargains. Organizers aim to make this semi annual event widely known and to draw buyers from western Illinois and northeastern Missouri.
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Quincey
Quincy
Illinois
Missouri
Hearing on Rev Father Lee Charges Carlinville Officials Present
James McClure and Charles Bartlett conducted a hearing into charges against Rev Father Lee, former Catholic chaplain at the Soldiers Home. No decision was handed down as evidence will be sent to Springfield for further consideration. Testimony included inmates and acquaintances attesting to character, with Andrew presenting witnesses in support.
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James BE. McClure
Carlinville
State Board of Public Welfare
Charles L. Bartlett
State Civil Service Commission
Father Lee
Soldiers’ Home
Andrew
Springfield
Weather forecast for Missouri towns and counties
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures Saturday. Showers are expected Saturday afternoon or night in western areas, with Sunday bringing showers across regions and cooler conditions in some central and eastern parts. Coastal and town reports show similar trends with unsettled showers improving later.
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Minois
Missouri
Town
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw to Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will change but little for two or three days. Flood outlook remains mild with stable levels and no rapid crest expected in the near term. Stream gauges show small fluctuations, guidance for boaters and river users remains precautionary.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
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