War Hysteria in Quincy as Boys Await Call to Army
The piece describes Quincy residents awaiting news of war with Mexico. It traces enlistment hardships from physical exams to boot camp at Jefferson Barracks. It notes drills, uniforms, and discipline, with veteran ALG Winters comparing Mexican actions to Philippine campaigns and predicting a long, costly conflict.
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Quincy
Mexico
Cactis
Pershing
National
Army
Pst
Ong
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Yom Quincy
Ha World
Uncle Sam
Secruit
Ladrone
Motor Trucks Back Freedom Fight in Mexico Fort
The article details how motor trucks, especially Jeffery Quads, aided Pershing’s expedition in Mexico by replacing costly horse transport. It notes European subsidies spurred motor wagon use, while the U.S. relied on business, military planning, and various truck bodies for provisions, armor trials, and field repairs. It mentions portable wireless stations, armored vehicles, and the NY State National Guard’s light armor trucks. Also includes brief notices about a postponed St Peter's meeting and the Dickson family orchestra’s Chautauqua tour.
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Mexico
United States
Carranza
Villa
America
Germany
Austria
France
Russia
Washington
United States Army
Rock Island
New York State National Guard
Army Motor — Field
Texas
Delegates Return from Anti-Saloon League Convention
A group including Attorney H. E. Schmiedeskamp of Quincy Jas Mitchell of Loraine Emery Benentt of Golden William Hostetter of Camp Point Derrick Whitlock of Columbus Rev J B Dabney of El Dara Chas Siebenmann of Kampsville and Mrs Lewis and Mrs Tapp of Fowler returned from Indianapolis after attending the national Anti-Saloon league convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Schmiedeskamp
Quincy
Jas. Mitchell
Loraine
Emery Benentt
Golden
William Hostetter
Camp Point
Derrick Whitlock
Columbus
J. B. Dabney
el Dara
Chas. Siebenmann
Kampsville
Lewis
Tapp
Fowler
Indianapolis
The
AntiSaloon League
Misunderstood Talk To Colored People at Memorial Service
The article reports a Memorial Day observance for the Tenth Cavalry fallen in Mexico, noting misunderstandings over a patriotic address by Rev T L Smith. He emphasized individual choice about war service, denying any call to deter colored troops, while local speakers defended negro patriotism and defense of rights. Lieut Shumaker praised the Tenth Cavalry’s actions in San Juan, saying they helped Theodore Roosevelt gain military prominence.
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35Th
U. S. Volunteer Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Manila
Tawton
San Isido
Luzon
Rahwag
Ladrone
Springfield
Lieut
Shumaker
Bethel A. M. E
Mexico
Rev
T. L. Smith
Eighth and Elm Street
South
Mr. Smith
Company I
Leam
J. W. Tutt
Hosea Nichols
Tenth Cavalry
San Juan
Theodore Roosevelt
Love's Flattery Erodes Guard, Sparks Romantic Stir
A brief quip notes love can stir charm in a man and excite a woman's heart, leaving both sides fluttering as affection grows.
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A.G. Winters
Philippines
Alg “Sharkey
Nebraska
Chicamauga
New York
Missouri
Cuba
Lawton
Quincy Boys
Mr. Winter
Dale Kilburn
St. Peter's
No. 16
W.C. U
Dickson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Rock Island Arsenal
F. 8S. Wood
the Town
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