Fifth Infantry Colonel Objects To Skeleton Regiments Story
Frank S. Wood of the Fifth Infantry in Springfield protests a Peoria paper’s account calling his unit a skeleton regiment. He argues the Fifth has twelve companies with proper strength, cites mobilization dates, equipment shortages, pay issues, and airns about misstatements by the article’s author. Wood defends discipline and notes provost guard actions were preemptive to avoid trouble.
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Frank Wood
Regit
Springfield
Coria
Quincy
Illinois
Quincy Whig
Camp Dunne
Spring
Ntry
United States Army
Ser
War Department
Adjutant General of Oil
R. J. Shand
Chicago
Fifth Infantry
Ingfield
Rectts
Legis
United States
Chi- Sunday Tribune
National Guard
Ers
Military Department
the of Illinois
United
Seventh Infantry
Frank S. Wood
Abe Martin Ponders Help and a Tennis Expert Tale
Abe Martin muses on helping others and a hypothetical path from charity to expertise. The piece connects kindness with personal growth as if offering a parable set in a small town frame.
Night session in circuit court grants divorce
Judge Harry Higbee held a special night session to hear Florence James versus Robert S. James. The suit, filed for the current term, sought a divorce while the defendant, imprisoned in Missouri since Feb. 5, 1915 for forgery, was unable to be served with proper notices. Evidence showed the penitentiary status, and the court granted a decree of divorce restoring Florence’s maiden name Florence Reigh.
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Harry Higbee
Circuit Court
Florence James
Robert S. James
James
Missouri Penitentiary
St. Louis
William Feigenspan
Higbee
Pittsfield
Florence Reigh
Local Lodge, Society Meets and Oil Land Visit
Today events include Quincy Consistory of Masons at a Masonic temple Adams lodge No 365 in the I O O F hall Arion Singing Society in Turner hall Alpha chapter O E S in Marconic temple Bartenders league No 154 in Labor Building Trades council meets in Labor temple G A Urban and family will motor to the Weis lease lands to inspect wells in that vicinity today It was expected one well would be brought in Tuesday but no report has been received Urban and family will return to Quincy this evening.
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Quincy
Adams Lodge
Arion Singing Society
Turner Hall
Bartenders League
Labor Temple
Building Trades Council
G. A. Urban
Weislease
Mr. Urban
Highland
South Side Amusement Club
South Side Boat Club
Highland Park
Flooding Destroys Nearly Every Home In Annada Mo
Mr and Mrs Frank Kuhn engineers from Callahan Construction in Annada narrowly escaped drowning during a 12 hour rain that swamped Annada Lincoln county Missouri Every house in the village of 1000 was flooded except one Their escape involved a raft while Mrs Kuhn and a friend endured ten hours in water up to their necks Vegetation and crops suffered and railroad tracks were washed out Bridges vanished making travel impossible for days. The Kuhns reached Clarksville by land then boat to Quincy and visited Mrs Kuhns parents.
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Frank Kuhn
Callahan Construction Company
Annada
Lincoln County
Fabius
West
Quincy
Kuhn
Mississippi River
Amnada
Burlington Railroad Company
Royal Neighbors Picnic At Highland Park
Members of the Queen of the West camp No 51 RN A will hold their annual basket picnic in Highland park Thursday with prizes for winners in races and bean contest. The event is for camp members and families with visitors from Hannibal and Mendon expected. Park committee includes Mrs Jennie Cooper Mrs Adeline Hertzler and Mrs Rosa A Meyer.
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Anna Biener
Anna Lehrmeat
Clara Ridder
Amelia Hussong
Theodore Mester
Apple Growers Meet Thursday in Soldiers' Home Orchard
All interested in orchard care and apple production are urged to attend the Apple Growers association meeting in the Soldiers' Home orchard Thursday afternoon. Come early to adjourn for outgoing trains. if rain, Capt. Andrew will provide shelter. A speaker from Illinois State University is expected.
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Apple Growers’ Association
Soldiers’ Home
Andrew
Illinois State University
Masburg visits Quincy after 20 years to witness growth
Arnold Masburg of Birmingham stops in Quincy for three hours to visit his uncle on Vine Street. He notes many new buildings and improvements since he left 20 years ago, with Washington Park the only familiar spot. He recalls his Nauvoo birth and Gem City Business College days, and observes gradual city evolution.
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Arnold Masburg
Birmingham
Ala
Quincy
W. J. Heintz
Vine Street
Washington Park
Mr. Masbure
Masburg
Nauvoo
A. Masburg
Gem City Business College
D. ~. Musselman
Tasburg
Wilson Speaker at Piatt Fair in Monticello and nearby towns
George H. Wilson left Tuesday evening for central Illinois to campaign for the Republican nomination for attorney general. He will speak at Republican day at the Pratt county fair in Monticello, visit Lovington in Moultrie County, and address a Grand Army reunion in Pinckneyville Perry County Thursday. He reports strong reception as he canvasses downstate for party support.
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George H. Wilson
Central Illinois
Wilson
Pratt County
Monticello
Lovington
Moultrie County
Pinckneyville
Perry County
Downstate
Quincy Taylor road surveyed by city highway committee
The Quincy Taylor road in Missouri was surveyed by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce highway committee led by Mayor W. K. Abbott and members W. A. Martin Geo. McAdams and W. J. Singleton. They will meet to discuss observations and recommendations noting the road’s fair condition but muddy crossings and needed improvements.
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Taylor Highway
Quincy
Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
W. K. Abbott
W. A. Martin
Geo. McAdams
W. J. Singleton
Abbott
Naval Reserves Pass Inspection at Quincy Division
Officers who inspected the Quincy division of the naval reserve under Lieut W A Johnson were pleased with the division and its equipment. Fifty two men attended the inspection, quarters were checked, and pay standings were deemed satisfactory. Eight men will join others in Chicago Friday for the Lake Michigan cruise, selection to be announced Thursday.
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Quincey Division
Naval Reserve
W. A. Johnson
Steckel
Conger
Bladiel
Somers
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Lieut
Johnson
Plan for Drainage Land in Lima Lake District Discussed
Lima Lake drainage commissioners met in Attorney Inghram's office to consider a plan proposed by Hunt district landowners. Engineer Edmund Perkins was asked to study drainage issues if the Hunt proposal is accepted. Officials want Hunt propositions in writing for legal submission and a speedy peaceful settlement between the two districts.
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Lima Lake Drainage District
Inghram
Hunt Drainage District
Lima
Edmund T. Perkins
Hunt
Lima Lake
Hull Appeals on His Record for Woman Suffrage and County Option
Senator Morton D. Hull, Republican candidate for governor, toured Illinois finally reaching Quincy for a large rally in the park. He urged woman suffrage, a short ballot, and county local option, portraying his ten years in state affairs and his Springfield focus as preparation for the governorship. Hull contrasted state and federal duties, argued for home rule and county option, and linked the Thompson forces to corruption in Chicago and to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He criticized Col. Lowden and warned against political machine influence, pledging to be a servant of the people if elected.
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Illinois
Morton D. Hull
Quincy
Hull
W. G. McRoberts
Peoria
George Gabriel
Board of Education
Senator Hull
Chicago
Springfield
New York State
New York
Gov
Roosevelt
Hughes
Army
Navy
Diplomatic Service
Postal Service
Washington
Col. Lowden
Europe
Excursion Steamer G W Hill Visits Quincey and Local Outings
The excursion steamer G W Hill carried nine hundred passengers from Warsaw to Quincy for an Odd Fellows event, returning at 6. A second St Francis parish Young Men's society cruise to Hannibal will depart Thursday at 3 and return at 7. Also noted are heat victim recovery, local trophies on display, a candidate for circuit clerk, a K of C speaker, a group picnic plan, and steamer schedules with Nauvoo and Dubuque arrivals.
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G. W. Hill
Wisherd
Warsaw
Odd Fellows
St. Joseph Young Men's Society
St. Francis Parish
Hannibal
Keyes brothers in Sangamon county meeting officials
Alvin Keyes of Springfield county auditor and his brother George E. Keyes, a Republican candidate for state treasurer, were in the Sangamon county officials convention in Springfield. Mrs. Keyes did not accompany Alvin. Helen Lewis of Quincy is the bride.
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Alvin
George Keyes
Alvin Keyes
Springfield
Sangamon County
Marriet
Helen Lewis
Quincy
Keyes
George E. Keyes
Federal advisory panel bans spring duck shooting in five states
New York August reports a prohibition on spring duck hunting in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas to take effect after tonight. The advisory committee to the agriculture department had suggested a special fall season and a separate spring window from February 10 to March 10 for those states, while other states would have a single open season with spring hunting barred.
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New York
Ininois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kans
Federal
Department of Agriculture
New Straw Board Plant Underway in Quincy
Excavation began on 831 Front Street for American Straw Board Co. as plan outlines show five to six brick and reinforced concrete buildings. Engineer Hutchins oversees two buildings with total project cost around 100000 dollars this fall. First building two stories, brick walls, fireproof. second building one story, brick. Foundations go below water line with concrete, and the plant will double capacity after completion. Buerkin & Kaempen have the first contract. more work may follow.
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American Strawboard Co
Front Street
Hutchins
Buerkin & Kaempen
Band 5 Preparing An Excellent Program At Highland Park
Music lovers will hear the Williams State band, formerly the Fifth regiment band, at Highland Park Thursday evening for a benefit to raise funds for equipment and uniforms. Under Emil Reinkendorff the program features classics operatic and popular numbers. Special attractions include Mr and Mrs Shoner operatic singers of St Louis Frank Walter Victor Anthony Bert Ferguson W F Thompson C F Headley and C G Butts in the sextet from Lucia. The band will perform the Largo from Dvorak's world symphony and other operatic selections plus the Rossini overture William Tell. Other attractions promise a good time. The band also received a call to play at Camp Point chautauqua today with a full band and soloists.
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Wlineis
Fifth Regiment Band
Highland Park
Emil Reinkendorff
Mrs. Shoner
St. Louis
Frank Walter
Victor Anthony
Bert Ferguson
W. F. Thompson
C. F. Headley
C. G. Butts
Lucia
Quincy
Largo
Dvorak
Rossini
Rose Justus Fined in County Court for Adultery
Rose Justus was fined ten dollars and costs totaling thirty dollars and ninety five cents in county court on two counts of adultery. She pleaded guilty after withdrawing a not guilty plea and has until tomorrow to pay or face workhouse. She is the fourth person fined in May Locke’s York street disorderly house. three more defendants, Eliza Pyles, Laura Doyle, and May Locke, await court dates.
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Rose Justus
Justus
May Locke
York Street
Eliza Pyles
Laura Doyle
Births Reported In Quincy Area Two New Daughters Born
Born to Mr and Mrs George Mocr ning in 1136 Maine street a daughter Tuesday morning in Blessing hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Ray Smith of Lusk Wyoming a daughter August 13. Mr Smith is the daughter of Mrs Bell Smith of 127 North Eighth street and a former Quincy resident.
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George Mocrning
Maine Street
Blessing Hospital
Ray Smith
Lusk
Wyo
Mr Smith
Bell Smith
North Eighth Street
Quincy
Weather forecast for Missouri and towns
The forecast calls for fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday with warmer conditions. Missouri areas expect warmerThursday, with northern portions mild. In town forecasts show fair skies Wednesday and Thursday and rising temperatures.
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Missouri
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw to Louisiana
River forecast indicates little change expected over the next 36 hours for the stretch from below Warsaw to Louisiana. Predictors warn of steady levels with modest flow and no major flood activity anticipated.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
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