Shell Holes Dominate Western Front Combat Tactics
British and German forces on the Arras and Messines fronts rely on shell hole warfare. Enormous crater fortifications host thousands of troops and machine guns. Germans retreat to fixed lines but cling to shell holes. Americans may face similar tactics. Violent artillery, grenades, and limited visibility shape daily operations amid heat and storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Monchy-Le- Proux
Arras
Warneton
Messines
Monchy
Wide Hunt For Girl Slayers In New York
New York police launch a wide inquiry after sensational charges of a citywide traffic in girls. Police Commissioner Woods orders a rigid investigation as 700 to 800 girls reportedly disappear since January 1, linked to the Ruth Cruger case. Mrs Hamiston pressures for Alfredo Cocchi, accused in Miss Cruger's murder, to be brought from Italy for statements. Mrs Marie Cocchi is questioned but says she knows nothing helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woods
Ruth Cruger
J. A. Faurot
Hamiston
Alfredo Cocchi
Miss Cruger
Italy
Court House News Told In Brief
In the estate of Thomas L. Smith an unmarried daughter living with him at death receives 800 for a year’s maintenance. estate totals 1645. In Mary E. Lusk estate, executor reports only lots, no chattels or notes, located in Pease’s addition. In Peter Barden estate, land sold for 1600 on June 18. Mary Bowling reports 800 in lots in Quincy for Catherine Allen. Minnie Schmidt granted divorce from Henry Schmidt on drunkenness, custody awarded. Mark Conover’s complaint leads to assault and battery warrant forFrank Courtney. Practice may not make a lawyer perfect but enough of it will make him rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Smith
J. W. Tutt
Ivy Garden
al Berry
Joseph J. Lusk
Mary E. Lusk
Pease
Quincy
John FP. Garner
Peter Barden
Mary Bowling
Catherine Allen
Motorcycle Squad Sought for Brigade Dispatch Riders
Quincy seeks six experienced motorcycle riders to join Gen Henry R Hill brigade headquarters as dispatch riders when called out in late July. Preference given to those with prior military service. Joe Esler is coordinating the recruitment effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Henry R. Hill
Joe Esler
Dry Quincy Hopes Highlight Vermont Street Prayer Meeting
Spurgeon of the Anti Saloon League outlined aims to make Quincy a dry town during a Vermont Street Methodist prayer meeting. Attendees heard progress maps and posters showing statewide gains toward prohibition. WCTU representatives and league speakers attended, with Mrs. Dines presenting WCTU work and a duet by Rev and Mrs Oliver. The group plans to eliminate the last oasis for drinkers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Anti-Saloon League
Quincy
Vermont Street Methodist
Spurgeon
State
Arranging Y M C A Boys Camp Near Ursa
Plans outline the annual Y M C A boys camp for ages 12 to 15 from August 8 to 18. Site selection near Ursa on the Woodruff farm with Cranmer in charge. He will visit Ursa to scout the prospective site, noting the creek for swimming and fishing, timber for shade and firewood, and a large meadow for outdoor games. Last year’s camp on the Miller farm near Ursa drew about 30 boys, a figure expected again this year. The second item notes a moonlight excursion on the Steamer St Paul of Streckfus line to Canton via Quincy, with a crowd aboard and a late departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. CA
Woodruff Farm
Ursa
Cranmer
St. Paul
Streckfus Line
Canton
Quincy
American Tars Stage Ball Game Off Naval Field Day
Officers of destroyer fleet promote athletics among sailors with a big field day featuring running races walking contests and baseball in a village green setting near British waters. A 15 to 2 victory by the greys over the blues is noted with a renowned Pacific Coast league pitcher on the mound as crowds of sailors officers and villagers watch from the grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asgrociated Press
Sailor Jack
New York
London
Beon
United States
Greys
Blues
Pacific Coast League
Hart brothers enlistment and Camp Parker activities
Frank and Floyd Hart, sons of Dr. Henry Hart of Quincy now in Medford, Ore., have enlisted in the army. John Ola Davis, nephew of the Davises of Fowler, UK, serves in France with Pershing’s forces. Camp Parker prepares for regular target practice near Quincy, and telegrams note Harold Lewis en route to France for ambulance work. Navy exams and enlistments appear, yeoman branch pauses, Camp Parker trading post reports strong daily receipts and a Sunday sale for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Floyd Hart
Henry Hart
Quincy
Medford
Ore
John Ola Davis
William Davis
Fowler
France
Gen. Pershing
Camp Parker
Real estate optimism in tough times urges patience
A brief market note encourages readers to avoid dissatisfaction with current holdings. It counsels to hold positions and endure until a genuine real estate boom arrives, implying patience over quick sales or panic moves.
Local Briefs Highlight Quincy Social Roundup
John Orange of La Grange Mo business visit in Quincy. Mrs B K Chase of Eubanks visiting St Louis with Dr Frank Chase family. C F Kent Green City Mo and Will Roark Hannibal former GCBC students spent a few days here. Various church social events and social calls noted. Funeral of Mrs Ann Rosson to be held in Clayton. Gentle mention of local residents traveling, visiting, and military assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orange
la Grange
Quincy
Hampshire Street
Stannus
B. K. Chase
Eubanks
St. Louis
Frank Chase
C. F Kent
Green City
Will Roark
Hannibal
Snyder
Ladies’ Social Union
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Rev. W. ©. Shank
Clayton
Ann Rosson
Giles Bros
Chickering Parlor
Christian Mothers of the
St. Francis Church
St. Barbara
Joe Stancheska
Milwaukee
Stancheski
Labor Day Picnic Committee Sets Meeting Date
The Labor day picnic committee met in the Labor temple Wednesday evening and reported progress. Another meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day Committee
Labor Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
New York Police Commissioner
Court House
Minnie Schmidt
Henry Schmidt
Mark Conover
Frank Courtney
RY Quincy
Vermont Street
G. W. Hill
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly
Sims
Destroyer Fleet
Camp Prentiss
South Twenty-fourth Street
Frank W. Crane
Harold Lewis
Chicago
Springfield
A. J. Tucker
Williamstown
Navy
Fred Hughes
Harry Reynolds
Brighton
C. J. Dick
Burt EB. Nicholy
Reveré
Germ City
Gladys Deering
Maywood
Ralph Townsley
Galesburg
Mr. Townsley
Palmyra
St. Joseph College
Teutopolis
Ill
St. Francis School
Walter Mesher
Thomas Tushaus
Aloysius Belker
Cyril Futterer
Joseph Kottendorf
Elmer Freese
Albert Wottekotte
Walter Rummine
Henry Freiburg
Crispin Shoe Co
Maine
Ollie Kanard
North Sixth Street
Hoopeston
James Wisher
C. D. Edmiston
Quincy Gas and Electric Company
Peoria
Helen Ryan
Broadway
Virginia Richardson
Bob Grimmer
George Grimmer
Cherry Street
Salt Lake City
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
George C. Dean
Mr. Dean
W. A. Jackson
R. M. Bushman
Canton, Mo
Rochester, Minn
Ruth Ducey
Pittafield
Miss Ducey
Joseph Plee
Denver
Catherine Schulcraft
Clara Kerkoff
Lily Schlagenhaus
Blessing Hospital
Miss Schl
Harry Lombard
William Green
The
Coast Artillery
Joel Esler
Fort Doe, Flg
Castor
Chicago Speedway
Percy Ford Jr
Haynes Light
Sexton
Speedway Park
William Leet
Manning
Iowa
Mercer
Sexton’s
L. T. Eddy
Wells Bldg
Wells Bidg
Knight
Chalmers
Ford
Sexton Oil Company
North
Chicago, Ill
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