City eagerly awaits draw in nation’s war call
Crowds in Quincy and across the city watched the 000 men drawn by blindfold from Washington for a vast war pool. Over hours, numbers posted outside Hampshire Street and beyond stirred tearful families as the 687,000 men pool defined who would face conscription. Exemption board setup led by Dr. J R Christie and others will hear claims, draw first from registered, and exempt those with valid grounds, with final totals tied to national needs over three years.
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Washington
Quincy
Hampshire Street
Qién
Ildren
Compasson R. Pearce
George Gale
J. R. Christie
Ofa
Regis
First Draft Draft Call Details Across Counties
The Whig prints the initial list of hundreds of drafted names across Marion Hancock Lewis and Adams counties in Missouri. It lists numbers, addresses, and exemptions patterns as 14 of the first 20 drawn seek exemptions for family dependents while others plan to serve or have already enlisted. John Johnson of Quincy is exempt due to prior enlistment. Floyd L. Shriver and Henry J. Broekern are among others noted with exemptions or service plans.
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Whig
Marion County
Hancock County
Lewis County
Adams County
Quincy
John Johnson
North Second Street
Jefferson Barracks
Capt. Fetter
Floyd L. Shriver
Loraine
Henry J. Broekern
Lindstreet
Otis Elevator Plant
Adlai E. Shannon
North Seventh Street
White House
Hampshire Street
Co. H. Fifth Regiment
Peoria
Otto Geers
Jersey Street
William F. Roehl
Gem City
Regatta Sunday Team Crews and Officials Listed
Preparations for the Sunday regatta outline the North Side and South Side boats and crews for four oared shell single shell and barge races. Crews include H. J. Freese C. Clifford FP and Carl Reuser with substitutes, plus Thos. Wittock and E. Mutz among others. Officials named: Umpire I. L. Siebman North Side and Warren Hartzell South Side, judges A. Weisenberger G. Eberly C. Gail and J. L. Hase timekeeper Fred Luthin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
North Side
H. J. Freese
C. Clifford
Carl Reuser
M. Co. Clifford
J. Frese
C. Reu
Hf. Hwerleman
F. Schaefer
Ed Woerman
William Zimmerman
Thos. Ranney
J. Willings
Herman Arp
Henry Arp
A. Lymenstull
L. Witt
E. Mutz
A. WR. Weisenberger
Cox
Swain
E. Husong
A. Bornmann
IT. L. Siebman
Warren Hartzell
A. Weisenberger
G. Eberly
C. H. Gail
J. L. Hase
Fred Luthin
Boy Found Living Alone Receives Custody
A 13 year old boy found living alone on a western Rock Creek farm was placed in foster care. In county court Friday he was deemed dependent and given into the custody of his step brother Lester Woodworth of 1134 North Tenth Street. At Judge Heckle's court four men arrested at the races the night before by Sheriff Coens were fined for peace disturbance and drunkenness. Frank Schrieber Ivan Amens Upton Franks each fined 3 dollars and costs. Bob Jones 2 dollars and costs. Roeder and Greenmar Stone Construction Co was awarded the culvert contract for Maine street at Twenty ninth, 97 feet long by 14 by 12, with three other bids submitted.
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Bert Woodworth
Rock Creek
Lester Woodworth
North Tenth Street
J. Leroy Adair
Heckle
Sheriff Coens
Frank Schrieber
Ivan Amens
Upton Franks
Bob Jones
Roeder and Greenmar Stone Construction Company
Maine Street
Illinois State Band Concert at Washington Park Tonight
The Illinois State band directed by Burton Strock plays at Washington Park starting 7:30 pm Tonight including Moszkowski Marche Moresque and Rossini Overture Down in Algeria. Mrs Joseph F Weiler solos piccolo Through the Air. Selections span Martha Kalman Carbonnier and more with intermission and finale pieces.
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Illinois
Burton Strock
Washington Park
Moszkowski
Algeria
Rossini
Joseph F. Weiler
Strock
Martha
Flotow
Sari
Kalman
Carbonnier
Linecks
Two Newborns Born to Chicago Rainey Families
Born to Mr and Mrs W J Reuter 816 South Ninth Street a son Thursday morning A daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Leroy of Chicago formerly of Rainey The child named Mane Leona
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W. J. Reuter
South Ninth Street
Fred Leroy
Chicago
Rainey
Mane! Leona
Twelve Men Join Military Company In Armory Drill
Twelve new men were sworn into Company E at the Armory drill on Friday evening bringing the company to 70. Physical exams were passed in better than average condition by Dr. C. B. Ericeon and Dr. Kirk Shango. Additional recruits to be examined Monday night July 23. Captain A. E. Zoller received a telegram from Col. Yeager about prospects of a call to Camp Lowden in Springfield within ten days to two weeks for instruction. The tour is not permanent service, and new equipment will be issued after arrival. Quincy aims to maintain its banner company status with further recruits needed.
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C. BE
Ericeon
Kirk Shango
A. E. Zoller
Col. Yeager
Springfield
Camp Lowden
Quincy
Co. E
Local Knights Aid K C War Camps Campaign
Theodore Ehrhart of the Quincy Knights of Columbus directs a campaign to fund and support K C army recreation camps aligned with the army Y M C A. Campaign week runs July 22 with sermons announced by local clergy and a committee to solicit subsidies from all Quincy council members. Several donations have already reached the K C treasury.
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Theodore F. Ehrhart
Quincy
The
Knights of Columbus
Brethren of the Order
K. C. Army
Army Y.M.C. A
Quincy Council
K. C. Treasury
Coatsburg Near Ruin by Flames
Fire destroyed the Utterback store in Coatsburg on Friday evening when a gas lighting apparatus exploded in the attic. The blaze spread to an ice house as firefighters from No. 6 Quincy, led by Chief Marriott, fought the flames with a bucket brigade. The store was total loss though much of the contents were saved. nearby outhouses burned. Wind direction narrowly saved the town by driving flames away from other buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatsburg
Fred Utterback
Quincy
Marriott
Utterback
First Quincy Doctor Ordered to Fort Riley as Army Doctor
Dr Thomas B Knox a newly commissioned first lieutenant in the medical officers reserve corps is ordered to report to Fort Riley Kansas He is the first Quincy doctor to be sent on active duty The government will place a one cent mailing surcharge on magazines for soldiers and sailors and readers are asked to stamp and mail the notice The navy seeks men for aviation corps offering Quincy men a chance to join The service exams are not as severe as touted and qualify for young men of fair physique Machinists cooks bakers and musicians are also needed
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Thomas B. Knox
Medical Officers’ Reserve Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Quincy
Navy
Electric companies in California investment surge since rail control
The text states that California electric companies, since under railroad commission oversight, have spent over 100 million dollars on extensions and betterments. It also notes historical claims such as carbolic acid added to the world's chemicals in 1894 and a mention of electro-magnesion discovery in 10. In nitrogen absence, plant growth is minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Railroad Commission
Four Great Business Men Join Red Cross Leadership
Four prominent U S business leaders devote their efforts to the Red Cross. Henry P Davison of J P Morgan & Co, a leading banker, serves as chairman of the war council and directs the organization’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
United States
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
International Bankers
Appointments Open for Army Recruit Examinations
Dr. C. E. Ericson will examine members of Company E Tenth Reg N G at their convenience. Many were checked Friday night but many more still need medicals. Recruits may book morning noon or night appointments at Dr. Ericson’s office 2054 North Eighth street. Examinations are free of charge.
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Dr. Ericson
Company E
C. E. Ericson
South Side 10 Summer Night Event at Highland Park
The South Side Boat Club schedules its annual Summer Night festival for Tuesday evening August 7 in Highland Park with music by the O Farrell orchestra. A joint picnic with the Ladies Aid is planned soon. Twenty two members reportedly face draft exposure. A stag banquet is planned for August 2 with North and South Side Boat clubs invited. active oarsmen are guests. Piano player added. music enjoyed nightly. A. J. Conger Jr., president, leaves Friday for Moose convention in Chicago and Pittsburgh as a delegate.
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South Side Boat Club
Highland Park
O'Farrell
North
South Side
A. J. Conger, Jr
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Big Draft Lottery Sets Order of Liability
The June 6 registration assigns each man to a fixed place in the draft order. The chance of being called depends on rank, with lower numbers earlier. Quincy expects 276–300 and Adams county about 200 for the first quota. Gov. Lowden has not yet set definite numbers. The lottery aims to establish order by chance, not select individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Lowden
Knights of Tabor End Sessions Here
The state grand lodge of the International Order of Twelve closed its convention with a street parade led by the Quin cy colored band. Highlights included Royal Houses, a large Turner hall gathering, and Dr A J Kennebrew speaking on Negro welfare. Local officers were appointed, and resolutions praised the city and The Whig for publishing proceedings.
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The
International Order of Twelve
Quincy Colored Band
Palatine Guards
Chicago
William Tate
Hugh Bassett
Night shift feast at Gardner Governor Co
Sergeant Hendrix and the Gardner Governor Co night force feasted on ice cream sandwiches and punch at the company housewarming. Patrolman Scott received extra treats as thanks for serving at the event. Some officers fear after effects may affect work tonight. All agree Scott should be assigned to future social events if he can "bring home the bacon."
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Hendrix
Gardner Governor Co
Night Force
Scott
Gardner Governor Company
J. W. Gardner
Weather bridge river forecast readouts snapshot
The report notes yesterday’s temps around 72 at noon and 63 at midnight, with river stage forecasts from Warsaw to Louisiana remaining steady or rising slightly over the next 24 hours. No major changes expected in rainfall or temperatures beyond brief, modest fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
Brown County roster of names and numbers spread
A long list of Brown County residents with numbers and towns including Mt. Sterling Versailles Timewell Cooperstown and others. Names such as Raymond Hurst Joseph E. Miller George Long Guy Middaugh and many more appear with assorted numeric identifiers. The fragmentary OCR shows a wide enumeration likely from a voter or membership roll or sports roster.
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Raymond Hurst
Versailles
Joseph E. Miller
Mt. Sterling
George Long
Guy Middaugh
Fred Claussen
Clayton
George Bradbury
Cooperstown
Hobart Logston
Henry M. Jensen
Timewell
Arthur E. Robertson
Herschel H. Snyder
Denville
Arthur Kirgan
Baylis
Walter C. Mewes
Horace A. Cady
Hip H. Ennem
Lozelle Gordley
Dimimie Bowen
Robert R. Turner
Odin E. Blair
Roy A. Gordley
John E. Cleaves
James V. Barker
Hersman
Ray F. Tice
James Leverton
Henry Clyde Lear
Arthur B. Noble
Russell E. de Witt
Lawrence Mayhall
Leo C. Clark
Cosby
Earl Taylor
George A. Stephenson
William G. Greenwell
George C. Bordenkircher
Johnny Chapman
John Alfred Drew
Albert S. Lantz
Curtis E. Bowen
Hernan A. Cooper
Edward van Ray
John A. Shoemaker
Daniel F. Hannhan
Charles W. Newell
H. K. Patterson
Ernest J. Norton
Harvey Glenn Bullard
Harold Campbell
George W. Orr
Bernard Rolf
Charles Irwin Hill
Harmon E. Nelson
Merle E. Nelson
Ike Watts
R. J. Ransome
James R. Knowles
Lloyd D. Hughes
James L. Stout
Ripley
D. A. Veith
Otha Armstrong
Rolland E. Walker
William J. Drew
John R. Forsythe
Jacob A. Colclosure
Cooperton
Frank Teefy
Emil H. Williams
Me. Sterling
Emil L. Logan
Enoch F. Lane
Benville
E. C. Dixon
Percy Shinneberger
Siloam
Ben Goodwin
Claude E. Briggs
Robert Broderick
John J. Elbus
William D. Davis
Silvar
Harvey W. Burns
Joe Hendricks
H. Clay Williams
Guy Frank
Benj. M. Moore Timewell
Joseph C. Powell
R. C. Hodgson
Eldridge Thomas
John D. Riggs
Fred W. Scott
John Putman
Curtis Black
John W. Graham
Edw. E. McClelland
George E. Grant
Charles Ray Walker
Melvin Hurst
Carl J. Lod
Ira C. Surratt
Charles E. Clark
Claude A. Wells
Eldon Kennedy
Heisman
Lewis W. Sides
Ralph W. Buss
Woman 119 Years Old Found in Courland Village
Berlin dispatch reports census takers in occupied Russian Poland districts found a Lettish woman aged 119 in a Courland village. Church records corroborate the age, noting she was 14 when Napoleon's grand army entered Russia.
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Copenhagen
Russian
Poland
Courland
Berlin
Russia
Wanted Carrier Boys in North Route Vacancy
Notice seeking applicants for a vacant north area carrier route. Requires at least 14 years of age. Apply at the Circulation Department, Whig.
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North Part
Whig Ice
Indiana University mobilizes 206 students for war effort
Bloomington July 21 Indiana University released 206 students to active war service and 218 others including two co eds to return home to join the bumper crop campaign. Faculty and alumni engage in war work with funds raised for Red Cross and relief. Packing cases of supplies packed by university women and first aid classes expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
University
Indiana
Red Cross
William Lowe Bryan
Wilson
Congress
Washington
United States Army
P. P. Clayton
United States Commissioner of Education
United States Artillery
United States Corps of Engineers
United States Navy
United States Medical Corps
U. S. Field Hospital
U.S. Ambulance Reserve Corps
Indiana Field Artillery
Medical Department
Indiana Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Base Hospital No
Lilly Base Hospital
France
Edmund E. Clark
Indiananiversity School of Medicine
Indianapolis
Mudical School
Charles P. Emerson
State Council of Defense
Gov. Goodrich
Tobias Dantzig
Ecole Superieure d'Aeronautique of
Paris
Checkers Favored Over Baseball at Jefferson Barracks
June report from A A McLaughlan at Jefferson Barracks shows recruits preferred checkers to baseball. Checks for indoor baseball, chess boards, dominoes, and games were issued, with Y M C A services including telephone use, magazines, pocket sextants, writing materials, stamps, and boxing gear supporting 26,260 total in tent gatherings with 3,800 soldiers attending boxing matches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Side Boat Clubs
Be Martin
Zoller
K. C
Ehrhart
Quincy Fire Department
Cnry
Daviso Obert
Lovett
Gib Vohn
D. Ryan
O’farrell
Knights OF Tabor
Royal House
T. W. Jones
Cairo
Grand Lodge
Culps
Duquoin
East St. Louis
Mt. Tabor
N. Walton
Henry Rhoden
P. Coleman
J. Johnson
G. J. East
Jacksonville
Arberter Miller
Jennie Jones
Jones
John W. Isom
Col. Isom
Neil
Buty
Davenport
Keokuk Erennne
Quincy Seers
Hannibal
St. Louis
Brown County
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