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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
6
Governor Dunne will not permit transferring Fifth Infantry to other regiments, local officers say. Rumor of a merger has been denied as there is no plan to obliterate the Fifth and Sixth. The Jacksonville Chamber suggests mobilizing the regiments at the State School for the Deaf for training and suitable drilling space.
Announcement from President Hon William McKinley assures all state militia members employed by Quincy concerns that their positions and ratings will be held while they serve. Several firms including Electric Wheel Works Gardner Governor Works Otis Elevator promise continuity, with Otis directing two weeks pay in advance for those called up.
In Jacksonville HL on June 24 Captain L P Owen of Company B Fifth Regiment sent a report to Col F S Wood in Quincy about slow recruitment here. A Friday reply urged true patriotism beyond flag displays, condemning showy flag waving as the work of “rule catchers and gunners” and stating a clear message to Jacksonville.
In Jacksonville Friday night a large military demonstration and mass meeting were held to spur enlistment in the local company. Officials believe the omission of the town from mobilization plans explains the weak local interest in recruiting.
A large turnout from the High school senior class joined a complimentary trip on the G. W. Still Friday evening. The steamer carried 718 passengers, sailed at 8 30 and returned after 11 oclock.
Members of the machine gun company held a drill last night with no guns, while the Fifth Infantry band practiced and martial airs filled the armory. A will signed by Maria Burns dated July 11, 1887, named Julia Burns sole beneficiary with alternate shares to May E Elliott, Martha Caldwell, Emaline Heath, and Anna B Schermerhorn if Julia did not survive.
A city fund through a secret subscription plan has gathered enough to buy a single machine gun. The drive continues with support from several influential men who intend to push the project forward. Interested individuals may call the armory and provide their name to any company member or officer. names are private unless the subscriber approves.
Mayor Abbott received a letter from W. Eberfield seeking help locating his sweetheart Mabel Bassler. He says he went to Mexico as a magazine correspondent and learned letters to her were not received. He has traveled through Cleveland Kansas City to Quincy in search of her, hoping to reunite in the Jewel City.
In Waukegan Illinois on June 24 the state rested its case in the Orpet murder trial of Marion Lambert. Defense lawyer James H Wilkerson plans to move to discharge Orpet on routine grounds and the judge is expected to overrule it. The defense claims lack of poison purchase evidence and questions linking cyanide found in Marion Lambert to Orpet or his family greenhouse.
Reports that members of the machine gun company in this city threatened to join another regiment are denied by officers. The men have shown loyalty and several telegraphed from Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Moberly that they will travel at their own expense to join the unit when called.
Property owners push city council to adopt a traffic rule barring heavy wagons on tarvia streets Jersey and Hampshire east of Eighteenth. Hauling heavy loads over brick and dirt streets damages surfaces, prompting calls for an ordinance similar to other cities.
Mrs. Jane Tindall of Ellington township died at 5:30 Friday afternoon at her Ursa road home after a four week illness of pneumonia. Born December 19, 1839 in Adams county, she was 76 and lifelong resident, a Christian church member. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs. Neadick, three brothers Frank, William and Harvey Schultz of Ursa, two sisters Mrs. Martha Frazier and Mrs. Judy Jordan, a Spokane, Wash., native, plus a grandson and three granddaughters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A list of Quincy naval personnel ordered to report within two hours includes Lieut. W. A. Johnson commanding and Lieut W. C. Edwards with officers and non-commissioned officers. Named are Chief Boatswain's Mate J. W. Hernck, Quartermaster first class T. P. McPheeters, Boatswain's Mate first class J. Ross, and others across ratings. The roster lists numerous seamen and petty officers such as J. D. Ayres, F. Robinson, Wm. Knipple, R. C. Burns, R. H. Keller, J. H. Sicbrasse, and Wm. McMullen among many more.
Sergeant Miller of the U S army recruiting office urges young men to honor the colors amid recruiting concerns in Quincy. A Quincy man, Lt. Frank Robinson, of Danville National Guard, reports his company will mobilize from Danville to Springfield at 8:45 this morning after two years there.
Mayor Abbott cautions action on police pension funds after the supreme court upholds the law. He questions constitutionality and financial impact, noting annual set‑asides of 2500 and mandatory half pay after 20 years for those over 50. Firemen also seek pension adoption as chiefs study the law and potential beneficiaries emerge among former and current officers.
The Fifth Infantry band gives concerts at Washington Park at 7 90 tonight and Highland Park at 8 o clock Sunday evening. Programs include Call of America Intermezzo Eleanor and Star Spangled Banner. The event also notes attendance by N. E. Myers of Dallas and Eva Adams reporting on a Knights of Security convention.
Vatican reports Pope Benedict is distressed by near global warfare and hopes Spain mediated peace between the United States and Mexico. A Vatican source notes the Holy See backs intervention to halt hostilities while a post graduate course aims to impress graduates with the limits of knowledge.
Adolph Terwische was arrested by Detectives Bumster and Scharnhorst Friday evening charged with vagrancy for stealing a pocketbook containing $1.75 from Mrs. Barbara Miller of 515 Jersey street. He had been rooming in the Miller home and is accused of a confidence game at the landlady’s expense. He claimed to work at Excelsior Stove works to cover rent, but investigators learned he had not been employed. Fred Williams Held, once linked to two wives, was detained after a pool room burglary inquiry and his return to town. Joe Sun, a Chinaman who runs a Canton laundry, was arrested on a warrant by Maude Myers for destroying a rug in her home at 625 Walnut alley.
Mayor Abbott said a water works committee meeting will be held next week to arrange a takeover of the plant. The exact transfer date is not set, with July 1 previously targeted but now unlikely. An ordinance is needed and a possible fall transfer.
General Funston requests return to Columbus of the first shipment of lighter power machines sent to the border. Lack of aeroplanes in the Mexican expedition delays exact information on Carrizal. Army officials aim to assemble extra radio sets for immediate use. Navy reports show progress in relief efforts as Americans at Mexican ports prepare to sail home. Buffalo should reach San Diego with evacuees from Mazatlan, Guaymas, and Topolobampo. other vessels head to Vera Cruz to pick up more. The Mexico City colony numbers fewer than 250 and will be sent out today or Sunday. few Americans will remain within a week, by choice rather than transport.
New York June 24 The American Union Against Militarism invited William Jennings Bryan Dr David Starr Jordan and Frank Walsh to join with three representative Mexicans at El Paso for an unofficial peace conference Four of the six have accepted Walsh wired acceptance Modesto A Rollan engineer New York Dr Atl editor Mexico City Senor Luis Manuel Raias director of the national library Mexico City The union has been unable to locate Bryan and Jordan to date
Raymond Voight of Ware Way land company and C P Salyer of W T Duker company left for Philadelphia to attend the Associated Advertising clubs of the World convention. They travel via St Louis aboard the St Louis Ad club special train, with about 10 000 delegates expected. R E Hackman also goes as Quincy Ad club delegate.
Casper Fleer of 1228 Jefferson Street, an engineer at Ruff Brewing, bravely grabbed a sputtering live wire to shield several children on South Twelfth Street near Monroe Street. He received 220 volts, knocked to the ground, but saved the youngsters. minor burns on his fingers describe the near-fatal event. Authorities note a larger load or a wet surface could have killed him.
Labor groups announced a Summer Night's Festival in Highland Park on Tuesday July 18 to raise funds for entertaining delegates at the State Federation of Labor convention in the city next fall. The announcement came at Friday night's Trades and Labor Assembly meeting with approval of the convention reception committee.
Mexico City reports high officials state the country is not attacking the punitive expedition but will not permit advances southward. Gen Carranza receives telegrams offering services in case of war. 500,000 to join the constitutionalist army is estimated. Toluca citizens pledge aid and funds for war. cabinet meeting discussed international strategy.
Judge Albert Akers delayed multiple cases on Friday to insist on proper legal procedure. Among those postponed were Vallie Bergman versus Albert Bergman, Agnes Ross versus Cloma Bogs, Minnie Bowman versus Arthur Bowman, and Cora Bennett versus Francis Bennett, all due to insufficent evidence or missing filings. Other proceedings included a postponed Vivian Boyles case about illness, and a septet of desertion or adultery actions such as Marie versus Frank Osborn and Nina versus Ray Bell.
Funeral services for George Harter will be conducted at 2 30 PM Sunday in the Freiburg chapel Burial will be in Woodland cemetery
Illinois and Missouri forecast shows generally fair weather Saturday and Sunday with cooler conditions in the northeast and unsettled chances in the southern area. Iowa expects similar fair conditions with little temperature change across the weekend.
The river below Warsaw to Louisiana is swollen and rising to risky levels as heavy rains approach, prompting caution for boaters and shoreline areas. Local officials urge monitoring updates and safety measures.
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