Fifth and Sixth Regiments to Take Federal Oath
The Fifth and Sixth regiments I N F will encamp here from July 15 to 28 under Gov Dunne and Adjutant General Dickson. Soldiers will be mustered into the federal guard, take the oath, be inspected, and trained. Four Maxim machine guns arrived for the Fifth Infantry machine gun company last night and will be unloaded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Infantry
Sam
Quincy
Springfield News-Record
I. N. Fe
Dunne
Dickson
Number of able-bodied U S men 18 to 45 nears 21 million
Washington July 6 The census bureau estimates that the total number of male citizens and prospective citizens aged 18 to 45 in the United States is not far from 21 million. The estimate assumes about a 10 percent population rise since 1910 and relies on partial citizenship data from foreign-born males. Historical context notes 2.5 million Federal army service during the Civil War across multiple enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
Bureau of the Census
New Bridge in Honey Creek Accepted by Officials
The Meyer bridge in Honey Creek township, under construction for weeks, was formally accepted Wednesday morning by Supervisors Rudy Kiefer and Fred Tieken, Honey Creek township commissioners, and Highway Superintendent L. L. Boyer. The inspection confirmed proper build per specs. Boyer reported Camp Point end of the Camp Point Clayton road grading finished and the Clayton end near completion, with oiling to follow. He praised road conditions in Houston township and planned to attend Payson commissioners meeting.
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Meyer
Honey Creek Township
Rudy Kiefer
Fred Tieken
Board of Supervisors
Speci
L. L. Boyer
Boyer
Camp Point
Clayton
Houston Township
Payson
Death of Charles F Roberts in Ursa July 4
Charles F Roberts died Tuesday at his Ursa home after a long illness from heart disease dropsy caused by rheumatism He would have turned eighteen in 21 days He was born July 25 1898 in Ursa and belonged to the Christian church Funeral services were held at the church conducted by Rev J F Nichols Interment followed at New Providence cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursa
Charles F. Roberts
Christian Church
J. F. Nichols
New Providence
Perfect Plans for Division Organizing for War with Mexico
New York officials opened headquarters July 6 to organize a volunteer division Roosevelt plans if war breaks with Mexico. Regis H. Post, ex-governor of Porto Rico, in charge, asked mail and dispatches to be sent to New York. Walter Hayes assists as military secretary. Thomas C. Desmond and Col. Lawrence TH. Grahame, former Rough Rider, announce plans to raise an engineer regiment for the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Mexico
Regis H. Post
Porto Rico
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Walter Hayes
Post
Thomas C. Desmond
Lawrence TH. Grahame
Rough Rider
Aguilar Optimistic On Intl Situation Amid Talks
Mexico City July 6 Gen Aguilar minister of foreign relations expressed great optimism about the exchange of views between Washington and Mexico City. He said the international situation had improved notably in recent days and pending differences would be settled satisfactorily in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Gen. Aguilar
Washington
Aguilar
Old Monroe Land Grant Placed On File
An 1817 land grant signed by James Monroe was placed on file in the county records. The document awarded Lansing Monroe 160 acres in Burton township for service in Brown's company, Twenty third regiment infantry. The sheepskin grant is printed and written in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
United States
Lansing Monroe
Brown
Twenty-third Regiment of Infantry
Burton Township
Gem City grocery opens in Quincy at 613 Hampshire Street
G A Gabbert opened a modern Gem City grocery on 613 Hampshire street Quincy this Wednesday. The remodeled building features display counters and shelves. Gabbert also operates a Taylorville bakery linked to his larger regional store network.
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Quincy
G. A. Gabbert
Hampshire Street
Gem City Grocery
Giles Music
Gabbert
Taylorville
Prize Winners in St. Francis Picnic
At the St Francis parish picnic on July Fourth under Rev Father Francis direction athletic events were held. Boys foot races crowned Clarence Koch Ralph Genenbacher Paul Moenning Richard Zimmermann Roman Frese Bertram Wavering Walter Rummenie as winners. Girls contests included spoon and potato races with prizes to Rasmond Westmann Nellie Meise Myrtle Arns Irene Meise May Ehrhardt Irmgard Arns Florence Willer and Emma Linneman won the capital prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Parish
Father Francis
Clarence Koch
Ralph Genenbacher
Paul Moenning
Richard Zimmermann
Roman Frese
Bertram Wavering
Walter Rummenie
Rasmond Westmann
Nellie Meise
Myrtle Arns
Irene Meise
May Ehrhardt
Irmgard Arns
Florence Willer
Emma Linneman
Infant Son of C. A. Grave Is Dead
After a nine week illness the infant son of Mr and Mrs Clement A Grave of Twenty fourth and Cedar died at 7 05 pm Wednesday. Born in Ellington township on June 30 he was two years and five months old. He is survived by his parents four brothers Wilfred Elmer Gilbert and Alvin and two sisters Hilda and Zeta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement A
Cedar Streets
Ellington Township
Wilfred
Elmer
Gilbert
Alvin
Hilda
Zeta
Infants Paralyzed Disease Strikes New York City
A July report notes a polio like illness killing about three and a third children per hour in New York and Brooklyn. Physicians volunteer to help while parents relocate infants from the city and authorities tighten controls at stations and docks to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Cabinet Reorganization Tied to Lloyd George War Office Move
London July 6 The cabinet reshuffle follows Lloyd George being named to the War Office with Edwin Montagu expected to take over the Ministry of Munitions The Morning Telegraph says T Austen Chamberlain may resign as India secretary to permit a Lords appointment to fill the vacancy created by Lord Kitchener's death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liloyd George
War Office
Edwin Montagu
The
Treasury
Morning Telegraph
T. Austen Chamberlain
India
House of Lords
Lord Kitchener
Mexican Reply Paves Way For Peaceful Solution
The Mexican government urges a peaceful settlement and proposes immediate withdrawal of American troops and frontier protection as the core issues. It notes mediation offers from Latin American states and asks the United States to consider accepting mediation or continue direct talks. The note emphasizes avoiding new incidents while seeking a practical resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrizal
Pacific
Ciudad
Juarez
el Paso
Mexico
Washington
United States
Officials take up G I Y complaints in Galesburg
E J Worden superintendent of the Burlington led railroad officials to meet Mayor Abbott in Galesburg on Wednesday. Alderman Boeing had raised concerns about trains blocking Front street crossings and the officials said rules prohibit blocking crossings and any delays were due to employee carelessness. They promised strict future enforcement and addressed lowering the Front and Hampshire grade, raising the Second and Hampshire switch track, and fixing the sunk switch that disrupts water flow and damages the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Worden
Galesburg
Burlington
Abbott
Boeing
Front Street
Front
Mampshire
Second
Hampshire
Fourth of July Picnic for Vermont Baptist S S Class
About 35 members of the G. C. B. C. Vermont Baptist church Sunday school enjoyed a Fourth of July picnic at William Stinson’s home in Forty-eighth and Broad way streets. They went out in the afternoon, played games, had pictures taken, and a picnic supper was served at 6:30. Herbert Hendricks, the class teacher, accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Baptist Church Sunday School
William Stinson
Forty-eighth
Broadway
Herbert Hendricks
Stinson
Strike Hits Mississippi River Packet Roustabouts
In St Louis on July 6 1928 all roustabouts aboard Mississippi river packets from Memphis to St Paul walked out for higher pay. The strike caused little disruption with minimal delays reported on the river system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Memphis
St. Paul
Front of Six Miles: Germans Lose Second Position in Somme Fight
London reports that the French have seized the German second line south of the Somme over six miles, capturing Hem and Estrees. British gains are limited, with heavy casualties and about 16,000 German prisoners taken. Russian success includes cutting the Lemberg to Delatyn railroad, while Berlin remains confident in holding the German front. Romania’s political factions consider intervention with the Entente.
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London
Somme
Hem
Estrees
British War Office
Verdun
Lorraine
Luneville
Lemberg
Galicia
Delatyn
Russian War Office
Dniester
Berlin
Miss May Crockett Resigns From Humane Society Board
Miss May Crockett resigns as director of the Adams County Humane Society at the quarterly meeting on Wednesday. She plans to leave Quincy in the fall and wants time to allow the society to choose a replacement. Action on the resignation was deferred to the next meeting held at the humane society building on Hampshire street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Crockett
Adams County Humane Society
Miss Crockett
Quincy
Humane Society
Hampshire Street
Ada Scoutmaster Seeks Long‑lost Friend From Memphis Quincy
T O Cullins, Ada Oklahoma scoutmaster, asks for help locating a boy he aided about 18 to 20 years ago. The youngster, then four, was found in a Memphis poorhouse with deceased parents. his sister fetched him to Quincy. Last contact was 12 years ago. Cullins hopes the wish article rekindles correspondence with the man or his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
T. O. Cullins
Boy Scouts
Ada
Okla
Mr. Cullin
Memphis
Tenn
Quincy's Pulse Is Elected Field Secretary
Rev Charles Stelzle who lectured in the Y M C A January 23 on A Square Deal has been elected by the administrative committee of the federal council of the churches of Christ in America as field secretary for special service. Firemen Come and Go. William J Brinks driver No 3 engine and William F Vosse No 1 auto crew and Henry Finkenhofer driver No 2 auto chemical are back from vacations. Maguire tillerman No 2 aerial truck and Benjamin F Miller No 5 chemical will start vacations. Maguire relieved by William Nieweohner and Miller by Gus Kamp. Soldiers Home Fireworks Patriotic members of the Soldiers Home gave a fireworks display Tuesday evening in memoriam of Independence day. The Home drum corps added a military air and veterans were applauded by home and city people. Building Permit Island A building permit to Robert Lease for a one story frame building to cost 1600 and located at the southeast corner of Fourth and Sycamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stelzle
Y.M. C
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
William J. Brinks
William F. Vosse
Auto Crew
Ienry Finkenhofer
Auto Chemical
John J. Maguire
Tillerman
Benjamin F. Miller
No. 5 Chemical
Maguire
William Nieweohner
Miller
Gus Kamp
George Marriott
Robert Lease
Fourth and Syycamore
Y Tennis Tourney on Y Court Starts With Dayton Victory
In the YMCA tennis event on the Y court Jim Dayton defeated Harold Lummis 6-1 6-1. The Junior A singles final was set to be played on the court today as morning play continued. Fire Cracker Burns Boy at Elm Street Home Six year old Robert Foust suffered severe arm and chest burns from a small firecracker exploding Wednesday morning no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dayton
Harold Lummis
Robert
Rey Foust
Elm Street
Firemen Honored For Quick Response To Bennett Home Fire
Firemen from Nos 2 6 and 8 who answered a blaze in the rear of State Fire Marshal W H Bennett home Monday afternoon were given cigars Wednesday by Bennett in appreciation of their prompt action. A sky rocket exploded in Raysmond Co Riley of 8136 Monroe street burning his right hand while sending one off Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bennett
Bennett
Sky
Raymond Co. Riley
Monroe Street
Roof Fire Damages Amos Lake Home on Vine Street
A sky rocket set fire to the roof of Amos Lake's home on Vine Street causing a small blaze. Fire companies 2 3 and 7 responded at 10 35 PM Wednesday with light damage. Separate item notes Ralph J Doty took a night operator post at Postal Telegraph under Jack Spalding. Viola Frey six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Frey at North Sixteenth Street injured when a firecracker exploded near her eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Lake
Vine Street
With Postal Company
Ralph J. Doty
Burlington and Wabash
Postal Telegraph Company
Jack Spalding
Doty
Viola Frey
Frank Frey
Sol North Sixteenth Street
Men boastful about debts spark quiet social friction
Individuals in the community discuss accumulating debts, with some men loudly bragging about their amount owed. The tone suggests social scrutiny and potential reputational consequences for overstatement. The item reflects local attitudes toward financial responsibility and pride.
Little Boy Falls Into Slacked Lime at Construction Site
Porter Dunbar seven son of Mr and Mrs John Dunbar of 1007 Kentucky street suffered severe burns when he fell into a mixing box of slacked lime at a building site on South Youth street between Kentucky and State at about 2 pm Wednesday. Burns covered most of his body with the worst on the right arm and face. eye injuries were reported though not yet assessed. The physician said the burns are very severe but prognosis is hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
John Dunbar
Kentucky Street
South Youth Street
Kentucky
State
Fred Fueh
Postal Receipts Show Big Business at Quincy Post Office
Postmaster Lummis reports the quarter ending June 30 showed over forty-one thousand dollars in stamps and stamped paper sales. June sales reached 14,235 to 14,238 in various breakdowns, with total June receipts about 15,375 and quarterly receipts 45,570.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Lummis
Mitchell will names Christian Science Church sole heir
Margaret Mitchell's will directs all debts and funeral expenses be paid and designates the First Church of Christ Scientist of Quincy as sole beneficiary. Eliza Henry is appointed executrix. the remainder includes real and personal property including Gem Building stock and Tomestead Association holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Mitchell
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Quincy
Gem Building
Tomestead Association
Eliza Henry
Local Notables and Residents Visit Quincy Area
Mr and Mrs John D Fuffman of Bureau county visited the Soldier s Home in Quincy on Wednesday. James A York of 615 North Twentieth street has improved and can be up again. Edward Luckenbill of 7281 Adams street is recovering from nervous trouble and may be out in a week. Peg Myers suffered an eye injury from a cap blown on the sidewalk. Dr He Strohl traveled to Portland Oregon to view Colville Indian reservation. Mr and Mrs W Southwick were surprised when Mr and Mrs J G Satterfield and party from St Louis motored to Quincy. Ben Weibring of 118 North Twelfth Street plans a five week visit with relatives in Pueblo Cole Crooks and Milton Cabell. J Heh Best went to St Louis on business related to the Fabius drainage district. Miss Tiny Leone assisted Miss Mary Hyde in entertaining factory women with readings and is an Orpheum player. Mrs C L Lewis возвращed to Kansas City Missouri after visiting her mother in law Ella Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Fuffman
Bureau County
Quincy
James A. York
North Twentieth Street
Edward Luckenbill
Adams Street
Peg Myers
Han
He. Strohl
Portland
Ore
Colville
W. Southwick
J. G. Satterfield
St. Lowes
Quinney
Ben Weibring
North Twelfth Street
Pueblo
Cole
Crooks
Milton Cabell
Lima Plone
Mr. Crooks
Mr. Cabell
J. Heh
Best
St Louis
Fabius
Tiny Leone
Mary Hyde
W. GC. A
Miss Leone
Orpheum
Miss Hyde
Lewis
Ella Lewis
Kansas City
Mexican Lives Lost in Mazatlan Clash
San Diego July 6 Twenty one Mexican soldiers were killed and 25 wounded in a clash between blue jackets of the gunboat Annapolis and Carramistas at Mazatlan according to officers of the naval transport Buffalo docked here The officers said they heard the account from Mexican sources before Buffalo departed for San Diego with refugees A Korean holding a position fired the shot that fatally wounded Boat Swain s Mate during the Frankathon fight officers of the Buffalo also said The Oriental fired without Wat h
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Annapolis
Macatlan Inne IS
Otneers
Buffalo
Anne
Mso
Meatheringhams Observe Golden Anniversary at Camp Point
Camp Point July 6 Mr and Mrs John Meatheringham celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives at home. Guests included Samuel Ysa William Roath Lula and Mrs Samuel Farlow among others. Refreshments were served and the gathering was described as a delightful evening. Nearby news notes visitors and travels of local residents including Elsie Richardson Fagan, Kenneth Hostetter, Martha Strickler, Harold Rainier, and others visiting relatives or studying at Macomb Normal.
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Camp Point
John Meatheringham
Samuel
Ysa
William Meatheringham
Roath
Elmer Hamilton
Lula
Samuel Farlow
Edgar Fagan
Baby
Corona
Cal
L. L. Richardson
Fagan
Elsie Richardson
Kenneth Hostetter
Davenport
William Hostetter
Martha Strickler
Quincy
John Craver
Harold Rainier
HE. L. Lombard
Charles Montgomery
Council Blufts
George Lart
Fred Omer
New Windsor
Charles Bates
Clarence Hostetter
Edith Booth
Helen Seaton
Earl Todd
John Griswold
Clyde Richardson
Emery Simmons
Macomb Normal
Isaac Cutter
I. Harry Todd
H. G. Henry
Jefferson Lewis
Harry Castle
Aurora
Charles Castle
Castle
Foints
Arch Booth
Paloma
William Little
Maude Fletcher
Clayton
Frances Booth
Chester Roley
Milton Farlow
Creta Clark
Dallas City
Jerome Hostetter
A. H. Hart
Keithsburg
A. A. Simon
Ethel Masse
John Williams
Mae Nations
Macomb
Galesburg
Ipavn
East St. Louis
Maratha Mileham
Nine Bodies Found Fourteen Missing At Carrizal El Paso
July 6 report states fourteen of the Tenth Cavalry engaged at Carrizal are missing. American undertakers recovered nine bodies near the battlefield with Carranza authorities assisting. Names were not released. five soldiers remain missing, possibly alive or wounded in Mexico while others likely died in the desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Carrizal
Carranza
Warnings Displayed in New York Theaters For Infantile Paralysis
New York officials announce that warnings will be shown on hundreds of theater screens to aid the wealth department in preventing the spread of infantile paralysis. The notices urge parents to keep children away from parties and picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Wealth
Illinois Missouri Weather Outlook By Regions
Illinois forecasts show fair conditions in the north with increasing clouds reaching the extreme south on Thursday and Friday. Missouri sees fair weather in the north with rising cloudiness and cooler conditions in the south and east portions. Town forecasts note fair Thursday with likely changes in temperature into Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois
Missouri
River Forecast Ahead of Warsaw to Lowstana
River Bulletin notes forecast river from below Warsaw to Lowstana will continue to fall slowly for several days as levels ease gradually. Local authorities urge monitoring for minor rise potential after rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Lowstana
Unclear fragment hints streetcar item in Maine area
Fragmentary OCR text references a street car at Maine streets with garbled surrounding words and names. No clear event, date, or entities to identify the original item or its context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Streets
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U. S
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Germany
Quincy Motor Boat Club
Spring Streets
Anton Engels
Louise Engels
William Carter
Engels
Herman Enghhauser
Carter
Sherman McGovern
Porter Dunbar
Christian Science Church
Mazatlan
River Bulletin
Keokuk
Hannibal
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