Woman Shot in Park Ambiguity Sparks Assault Charge
Mrs. May Hoy, 31, in St Marys hospital after a park shooting with Phil Pflug, who claims accidental discharge while Hoy states she pulled the trigger. Hoy seeks assault with intent to kill. if she dies, murder may be charged as details of the incident contradict.
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May Hoy
Indian Mound Park
John Hoy
Jersey Street
William Ping
Keokuk
Electric Wheel ‘Works
Pflug
F. T. Brenner
May
O. S. Wheeler
City Forester
Melton
Piercy
Ndt
St. Moe
John
Maine
Abe Martin Randman Pash Seeks Time at Home
Aves Martin Randman Pash, noted for her quick actions and national focus, reserves two days at home before continuing efforts to raise prices on a key commodity. The report highlights her steadfast approach and the economic stakes involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randman Pash
Plan Campaign For Soldiers Fund In Quincy
City groups are urged to send representatives to a 9 30 am Wednesday meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss a fund for military units leaving the city. George D. Levi chairs with T P A and U C T leaders, money to aid front line companies. Subscriptions accepted at The Whig or other offices and given to fund chairmen William Bader or C D Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
U.C. T
George D. Levi
Quincy
William Bader
C. D. Cole
Jury Finds Drowning Accidental in Quincy Bay
The coroner's jury ruled Patsy McIntyre's death in Quincy bay an accidental drowning. Witnesses at Freiburg Undertaking parlors inquired into the case including O H Barnard who aided in recovery and heard a faint heartbeat, and relatives James McIntyre and Nellie McIntyre with Carl Elting and Harry Miller also testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy McIntyre
Quincy Bay
Freiburg
O. H. Barnard
James MccIntyre
Carl Elting
Lindstreet
Harry L. Miller
Vine Street
Nellie McIntyre
Training Camps Draw Wide Interest Across Nation
In Washington on July 31 the war department announced 16 000 openings for second officers training camps opening August 27. About 72 014 men applied and officials may admit several thousand more than planned. Preliminary medical exams show 51 838 applicants physically satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Lincoln Registers 106 Temperature Marks Hottest Day
Lincoln Nebraska saw an official high of 106 on Monday with street readings to 114. Heat winds began to ease, reducing potential damage to the corn crop, according to E R Danielson secretary of the state board of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
E. R. Danielson
State Board of Agriculture
Police Quell Riots in Chester After Attack at Station
In Chester Pennsylvania on July 31 police and state troops stopped renewed rioting. A Negro man was attacked by white mob at the Pennsylvania railroad station and severely beaten before rescue.
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Chester
Pennsylvania
Court Visitors Reported From Multiple Townships
County Clerk W. J. Smith received visitors Monday including Joseph Gechl of Gilmer township Fred Tieken supervisor from Honey Creek Edwin Willard of Houston township A Howdy of Shell Ursa John White of Paloma.
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Court House
Joseph Gechl
Gilmer Township
Fred Tieken
Honey Creek
Edwin Willard
Houston Township
A. Howdy
Shell
Ursa
John White
Paloma
W. J. Smith
Big land sale by C E Delaplain to Seamore brothers
C E Delaplain sold Monday rooms 8 9 Stern Ride Payson Illinois comprising 480 acres to Seamore brothers. Purchase price was above 61000 dollars. Other Delaplain tracts are under consideration and may close during the week.
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C. E. Delaplain
Seamore Brothers O Payson
Illand
Delaplain
Sailor dreams of serving aboard captured German liner
Edward Ellermeier to his parents describes hopes to join the U S Navy on the large cruiser Von Steuben formerly the Baron De Kalb and to see combat on German ships captured by the United States. He notes the De Kalb and the Steuben were taken in Philadelphia and anticipate action in France within two months.
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France
United States
Baron de Kalb
Prince Eitel Frederick
von Steuben
Percy
Bernard
de Kalb
States
Eldred Yakle Shows Signs of Improvement After Injury
Late reports from Blessing hospital indicate Eldred Yakle of near Clayton, injured last Saturday in a car crash and unconscious since, is improving and has better chances of recovery. Emelie L. Cornelius of Quincy and Larilda A. Collins of Pittsfield receive $12 monthly pensions from the federal bureau. Railroads begin checking employes for draft liability as many faces will be lost. Theodore Lelake reports from Rockford on the Illinois State Shoe Dealers' convention and good crop conditions in that region.
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Eldred W Yakle
Blessing Hospital
Eldred Yakle
Clayton
Emelie L. Cornelius
Quincy
Larilda A. Collins
Pittsfield
Government
The
Pension Bureau
Helhake
Theodore Lelake
Rockford
Illinois State Shoe Dealers’ Association
Rubbish Fire on Vermont Street Sparks Brief Alarm
A pile of dumped rubbish on low ground south of Vermont street between Eighteenth and Twentieth caught fire at 11 13 Sunday morning. Fire crews from stations Nos 2 6 and 8 responded and extinguished the blaze shortly after arrival. Picnic Today at Big Lake Fishing Club House County officials plan an all day outing leaving the courthouse at 8 30 this morning.
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Vermont Street
Eighteenth
Twentieth
Big Lake
Court House
Notary public Affidavits Offered Free by Justice Heckle
Affidavits for exemption board submissions may be made at no cost with Justice Heckle acting as notary public. The service aims to relieve applicants from notary fees as many affidavits are needed for exemption processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Weckle
Musselman Defeats Comers for Grinnell Tennis Title
E Musselman of Quincy won the singles championship at the Central Iowa tournament in Grinnell Iowa by defeating Dr P E Comers of Grinnell. In the finals Musselman lost the first set 3 6 then won 6 2 and 6 4 to take the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Iowa
E. Musselman
Quincy
Dr. P. E. Comers
Musselman
Quincy Boy Harold Lewis Reports From Front in France
Harold Lewis son of Mrs Ella S Lewis of 1461 Vermont Street is the first Quincy youth known to be at the front. A Paris dispatch to The Whig says he left hospital base with section 21 and is now near the trenches south of Paris about 30 miles from the firing line. He celebrated his 22nd birthday on July 26 while awaiting orders.
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Harold Lewis
Ella S. Lewis
Vermont Street
Quincy
Paris
Whig
France
American Ambulance Division
New York Stock Exchange
Lewis
Lewis T
Notices Sent Ten Conscripts for Draft Examinations
The county exemption board mailed notices to 338 men to report for draft exams Thursday through Saturday. A full list appeared in Sundays Whig with each man’s reporting date, and another list posted at the post office. The board may seek an extension from Provost Crowder. otherwise 100 men will appear Monday and 160 daily on the following two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exemption Board
Whig
Home Exemption Board
County Exemption Board
Crowder
County Board
Nine Quincy Golfers Compete In Galesburg Invite
Nine Quincy golfers will take part in the invitation tournament at Spangetaha club in Galesburg this week. About sixty to seventy entries are planned with a Thursday qualifying round and finals in several flights on Saturday. A large Chicago contingent is expected as the event substitutes for the Central Illinois tournament canceled due to the war. Local players listed include Fred Scudder and eight others. Sheriff John Coens will lead county officials on a picnic to the Big Lake Huntin and Fishing club today with courthouse staff expected to join.
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Quincy
Galesburg
Spangetaha
Chicago
Central Illinois
Fred Scudder
H. L. Whipple
Will A. Pfeiffer
Joseph Vandenboom
T. D. Gardner
C. W. Leffingwell
Archer Rogers
Carl Steinwedel
Thomas Burrows
John Coens
Big Lake Huntin and Fishing Club
Court House
Beals File Divorce Suit in Circuit Court
Samuel W. Beals filed for divorce from Bernie Beals in circuit court alleging habitual drunkenness. The couple wed July 4, 1914 in Palmyra Missouri and separated February 16, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Samuel W. Beals
Bernie Beals
Palmyra
Rotary July Birthday Claimants Lead Club Luncheon Program
Rotarians born in July will host the regular noon luncheon at the Hotel Newcomb with a censored program. July Rotarians listed include Charles Bowers E Percy Brown Charles Center Robert Guenther Arthur Heidemann Warren King Edward Lannan Frank Surlage and Z Russell Williams. Ki ia is president with Art Heidemann secretary. A bean-hoe duty is announced for all Rotarians after the meal.
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Hotel
Newcomb
Charles E. Bowers
E. Percy Brown
Charles D. Center
Robert F. Guenther
Arthur H. Heidemann
Warren L. King
Edward P. Lannan
Frank H. Surlage
Z. Russell Williams
Ki Ia
Art Heidemann
Quincy Woman Joins State Nurses Examining Board
Mrs. M. P. Ringland, Blessing hospital superintendent for 18 months, is named to the state nurses examining board. The announcement, by Francis W. Shepardson, cites her extensive experience and current Quincy duties. Other new board members include Ade laida Walsh, Bertha L. Knapp, Julia B. Kennedy, and Elfreida Erlandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Ringland
Blessing Hospital
Francis W. Shepardson
Department of Registration and Education
Sprigfield
Ringland
Nurses Examining Board
Quincy
Chicago
Adelaida Walsh
Bertha L. Knapp
Julia B. Kennedy
Elfreida Erlandson
Galesburg
Fiem
Quincy Driver James P. Huggins Dies From Heat
James P. Huggins, 57, of 304 1 2 Spring Street, a Lemp Brewing driver, collapsed from heat while loading a wagon at the Burlington freight house in Quincy. He died en route to the company office. An inquest will be held Wednesday. Born October 14, 1860 in Illinois, he had lived in Quincy 27 years, leaves a wife, two children, and three grandchildren, with two sisters in Nebraska.
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James P. Huggins
Spring Street
Quincy
Huggins
Lemp Brewing Company
Olive Street
Burlington
Freiburg Undertaking Establishment
Mr. Huggins
Illinois
Lemp Company
Brewery Drivers’ Union
Vermont Street
Steal March on Friends Ends in Palmyra Marriage
Helen Sullivan and Milton Morris Kebler tied the knot Sunday afternoon in Justice Bonney's Palmyra courtroom. Despite weeks of pretense a Quincy trip rumor sparked, The Whig later confirmed the marriage in its license column.
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Palmyra
Justice Bonney
Mercury Rises to 98 Degrees Amid Heat Wave
Thermometer readings at the water works station climbed to 99 degrees during the hottest hour this summer as heat forced several workers to quit. One man, James P. Huggins, 57, died after a heat prostration, with officials forecasting no relief from the high temperatures.
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James P. Huggins
Annexation talk grows as city eyes bordering lands
City council in regular session favors annexing adjacent lands to the corporate limits. Aldermen Elis and Smith push the measure with counsel to outline steps, while Meyer cites illness hindering plans. Possible court action cited to enforce inclusion for tax and service parity. Auditing shows 471.45 spent. public works reports include grading blocks and catch basins. Playground work approved for Seventh and Elm with Post A of the TAP offering to equip. Water main extension sought for Twenty fifth and Elm. intersection at Seventh and Madison to be improved. Special policemen appointed. counsel to determine city ownership of Fourteenth Street segment.
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Perry C. Elis
Second Ward
Will H. Smith
Meyer
Sixth Ward
Markulie
Department of Public Works
Seventh
Elm Streets
Trades and Labor Assembly
Water Committee
OF. E
Twenty-fifth
Seventh and
Madison Streets
Simmonds
Frank Meyer
Martin J. Haley
R. L. Gordon
Bartlett
Ross
Fourteenth Street
Monroe
Adams Streets
Fires Cause Major Damage Across Several Locations
A Monday morning blaze in the Snyder garage at 310 Hampshire street caused about 1500 dollars in damage with origin undetermined after firefighters battled dense smoke. A nearby barn fire on State street gutted the structure and damaged a neighboring barn, with losses around 300 dollars. The Big Neck road house near Loraine burned completely, with losses estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars after a defective chimney.
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Snyder Garage
Hampshire Street
Jack Helfrink
Fred Smith
Burgesser, Sweetring and Company
H. J. Hoskins
Big Neck Road
Loraine
Mr. Hoskins
Lewis Randolph
Wiliam Reece
River Excursion Draws 1000 on G W Hill Steamer
The Hannibal Trades and Labor assembly ran a Sunday trip from Hannibal to Keokuk aboard the G. W. Hill. Over one thousand people attended the outing with Quincy residents joining midway. The Keokuk trip drew the season’s largest crowd aboard the Keokuk steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hill
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly
Hannibal
Keokuk
Ouincy
Quincy
New Plan Allows Quick Route to France for Volunteers
Government bulletin unveils a plan for men to join the American Field Service in France. Major J E Adams received the notice on Monday. Eligible applicants must pay 210 dollars to reach the firing line in two or three weeks. The scheme operates under French and American military coordination and awaits War Department sanction. Draft-excess or physically fit yet age-disqualified men may enter now if they meet physical requirements.
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France
J. E. Adams
American War Department
Tenth Illinois Infantry Likely Moves Thursday
Springfield reports Company E of the Tenth Illinois Infantry, formed from Danville Decatur Mattoon Monticello Lincoln Lacon Quincy Rock Island Rockford Rochelle, will depart later this week. Col. O P Yeager of Danville commands with Regimental Adjutant Wills and Adjutant General Dickson at a conference Sunday deciding Thursday as the tentative moving day due to transport issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tenth Illinois Infantry
Danville
Decatur
Mattoon
Monticello
Lingcoln
Lacon
Quincy
Rock Island
Rockford
Rochelle
O. P. Yeager
Zoller
Springfield Journal
Col. Yeager
Wills
Fan. Vile
Dickson
Weather outlook across Illinois Missouri and Town area
Illinois generally fair with continued high temperatures Tuesday and cooler in the extreme northeast. Tuesday night and Wednesday may bring local thundershowers and cooler readings in the northwest. Town area sees partly cloudy skies Tuesday with possible thunderstorms and cooling Tuesday night then fair and cooler Wednesday.
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Ilinois
Missouri
River Forecast Sees Slow Fall Over Next Day
The Riss.-Fall river forecast indicates a gradual decrease in water level, dropping about 0.2 of a cot over the next 24 hours as conditions ease.
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Abe Martin
Edward Ellermeier
U.S. S
OWA
Sam
L. W. Ellermeier
Naval
Kansas
Philadelphia
Percy Bernard
Dale Kilburn
Nicholson
Nicholson Hotel
Mendon
Rotary
L. C. Taylor
Carl E. Black
Jacksonville
J. A. Nikobison
G. M. Cushing
W. L. Noble
E. F. Hazell
J. R. Welch
Peoria
H. J. Tharp
T. A. Broadben
Burlington Freight House
March
Perry C. Ellis
Snyder Repair Shop
Hannah L. Whyers
State Street
Fred Behrensmeyer
Marriott
Gem City
Gordie Eastman
Nauvoo
Quincey
St. Louis
Adj
Davenport
Hannibal Seene
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