National Guard mobilizes local armories in war prep
The National Guard called up the First Fifth and Sixth regiments early Monday to mobilize. Units reported to their armories, with 70 men of Company F present and 47 machine gun personnel. A recruiting tent at Washington and 14th hosted enlistments, while officers prepared for full war strength. 1050 men expected today as units from multiple armories consolidate. The briefing lists key officers and many enlistees, with notes on geographic dispersion and delays due to members living away from armory centers.
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National Guard
Res Company F
Fifth Infantry
Washington Nd
Jones Wood
Many Enlist But More are Needed in Gem City unit
Twenty persons including several Gem City Business College students enlisted in the machine gun company Monday. The recruiting station in the armory stayed open until midnight as Lieut. J. A. S. Ehart closed the station. The company is nearly full but more high grade men are sought. Lieut. Marks Alexander said many applicants applied for scouts but room remains for veterans or those suited to scout work. Scouts will handle clerical and messenger duties. The local 265 American Federation of Musicians offered a full band to escort companies to the depot when ordered to entrain.
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Gem City Business College
J. A. S. Ehart
Ehart
Marks Alexander
Section of
Mounted Scouts
American Federation of Musicians
Regiment O K Says Col F S Wood Best Condition
Col Frank S Wood reports the regiment is in good shape and will recruit to full strength by Tuesday night except for shoes. The Fifth includes companies A through M from Pekin to Canton while the Sixth draws from Rock Island Geneseo Galesburg Oak Park Sterling Moline Dixon Monmouth Morrison Kewanee Freeport and Galena. The First Regiment consists of Chicago companies.
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Frank S. Wood
Pekin
Jacksonville
Springfield
Bloomington
Macomb
Quincy
Peoria
Danville
Delagan
Decatur
Canton
Rock Island
Geneseo
Galesburg
Oak Park
Sterling
Moline
Dixon
Monmouth
Morrison
Kewanee
Freeport
Galena
Chicago
Infantry Dance Seeks Guard Presence in Quincy Armory
The big dance planned by Company F will be held at the armory tonight if the guards are present. O'Farrell's orchestra will provide music. Invitations must be shown at the door. It may be a uniform dance and recruiting officers could stay behind if troops depart. Captain Wingertner is expected.
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Quincy
O'farrell
Captain Wingerter
Funeral held for Beverly resident William Davidson
Funeral services for William Davidson who died at home near Beverly last Thursday at age 65 were held Sunday in the Christian church with Rev Hailey of Barry and Rev Edwards of Beverly officiating. He married Margaret Stauffer and had three children, two sons George and Dr W E, and a daughter who died in infancy. He leaves wife, three sisters and five grandchildren, and was a member of M W A lodge Beverly and A F A M lodge Kingston. Mrs Linnie Kellum Gorton dies in Oakwood Missouri. services held Sunday at Holiness mission. She leaves husband, her parents, five brothers and four sisters.
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Beverly
William Davidson
Christian Church
Hailey
Barry
Mr. Edwards
Davidson
Margaret Stauffer
Bor
George
W. E
M. W. A. Lodge
A. F. A. M. Lodge
Kingston
Gorton
Linnie Kellum Gorton
Oakwood
Holiness Mission
Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia Dies of Wounds
London reported by the Daily Express that Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia, a cousin of Emperor William, died from injuries after being shot down during an air raid near Peronne. Earlier German statements claimed he had not returned from the mission over Arras to Peronne.
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London Express
Prince Karl
London
The
Daily Express
Friederich Karl
Prussia
Madrid
Peronne
William
Arras
Friedrich Leopold
Vermont Votes Million for Defense
Montpelier March 27 The executive committee of the committee on public safety voted to recommend the legislature appropriate one million dollars to provide equipment for the Vermont national guard and organize the home defenses of the state after a conference with Governor Graham and military officials.
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Montpelier
Gow. Graham
Committee On Public Safety
Vermont National Guard
King Sees Most oppose War in Fifteenth District Vote
Congressman Edward J. King reports only about five percent of fifteenth district residents favor war with Germany. He gathered roughly 3,000 letters urging avoidance of war and praising peace, mostly from educated readers, mothers, and soldiers. He blames eastern press and money interests for agitation while predicting a tight House vote and noting upcoming sessions and safety concerns aboard ships.
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Congressman King
Germany
King
East
State Department
Middle Western
St. Louis
Liverpool
New House
Randall
Clark
London
Fuller
Schall
Martin
House
Lee
Tennessee
Cooper
West Virginia
Conry
Sulloway
Congress
Galesburg
Washington
New York Senate Summons Mayor Mitchel
The New York Senate unanimously adopted a resolution summoning Mayor John P. Mitchel to Albany to substantiate his claim about Senator Wagner favoring Germany in Rockaway Point fort site legislation. A committee was set to determine rules and timing for the mayor's appearance by next Wednesday.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
John P. Mitchel
New York
Robert F. Wagner
Germany
United States
Rockaway Point Fort Site
Wagner
Mitchel
Princeton students begin three week Navy training
Between 30 and 40 Princeton University students who enrolled in the naval reserves have started a three weeks training course at the Newport naval station in Newport Rhode Island.
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Newport
R. I
Princeton University
Naval
Newport Naval Station
Wanted Boys to Carry Papers in Northeast Town
Help wanted notices seek boys aged 14 to deliver newspapers in the northeast part of town from 4:00 to 5:30 a m. Apply in person at the Circulation Department of The Whig.
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the Whig
Whig withholds military movement news per government rule
The Whig states it will not publish movements of any U S military forces including Co F machine gun company naval reserves and torpedo boat Somers. At Col. F M Wood's request the paper will continue to withhold any such news from military or staff sources.
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United States
Co. F
U. S
Somers
F. M. Wood
Presbyterian S. S. Makes Good Showing
The Presbyterian church Sunday school reported better condition and larger enrollment than ever at its annual school board meeting. Officers elected include Fred Wolfe and C I Smith as Assistant Superintendents, Miss Margaret Robertson as Secretary, Miss Mable Maren as Assistant Secretary, Charles McMillan as Treasurer, Miss Mayme Tripp as Pianist, Miss Leota Aull as Assistant Pianist, Maurice Dickson as Chorister, Burr Irwin as Boys Athletic Director, Miss Pauline Marshall as Girls Athletic Director, A N Calkins on the Financial Board. The superintendent to be elected later.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Fred Wolfe
C. I. Smith
Margaret Robertson
Mable Maren
Charles McMillan
Mayme
Next Lyceum Number to Be Given a PR 16
The Grey company, the next number on the Lyceum course, will be given in the Vermont Street Methodist church April 16. Instead of the theater, due to other numbers conflicting. People seated according to reservations. The Quincy Young People's Lyceum association met Monday night at the Y M C A to discuss a course for the coming winter.
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Grey Company
Lyceum
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Quincy Young People’s Lyceum Association
Labor Patriotism Asserted by Gompers in War Time
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, declared that organized labor supports the war effort but will oppose profiteering by army contractors. He said labor seeks fair profits, not exploitation, and announced a Washington conference next Monday with labor leaders, manufacturers, and scientists.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Gompers
National Council of Defense
Washington
Finnish Senate Formed After Prolonged Negotiations
In Helsinki on March 27, leaders of the Finnish party announced a twelve member senate to act as Finland's supreme executive. The body includes six Social Democrats and six others from the old Finnish party the young Finnish party and the Swedish popular party. A judicial department was organized excluding reactionary officials with Russian associations.
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Helsingfors
Finland
London
Social Democrats
Old Finnish
Young Finnish Party
Swedish Popular Party
Jewish butchers seek police protection on Chicago’s West Side
About a thousand Jewish meat dealers on Chicago’s West Side appealed to police for protection as women customers, angered by high meat prices, gathered near shops. Groups formed outside stores, some women entered shops, and several poured kerosene on meats while buyers distracted shopkeepers. Retailers blame higher costs on wholesalers.
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Chicago
West Side
May Cripple Oil Wells Near Tampico
El Paso report says German forces move toward Tampico oil fields from the border. U S government agents fear an attack may be launched to destroy wells in the district.
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EL Paso
Texas
Tampico Oi Fields
United States
Big railway meeting set in Quincy for tonight
E S Woolner of Peoria will address a citizens mass meeting on plans for a new C P Q interurban line. Quincy business leaders will attend with Speaker Dickerson McAfee presiding. City council granted use of the council room for the 7 30 pm event with many groups invited to participate. The meeting aims to discuss tapping Illinois coal fields for cheaper transportation and its impact on households and commerce.
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McNutt
E. S. Woolner
Peoria
Quincy
Illinois
Dickerson McAfee
Trades and Labor Assembly
Council
Reimboldt Prosecution Discussed in Court Action Dismissed
Judge Akers opened circuit court Monday and after action on several cases, the court adjourned at noon. The case against Edward Reimboldt charged with embezzlement from A Urban and Son and the Ruff Brewery was settled out of court and the prosecutions dismissed. The suit by Kespohl Mohrenstecher against Myra Wheat was dismissed as accounts settled. Several divorce suits were dismissed including Frank B Williams vs Katie Williams Nelson Bridgman vs Mary E Bridgman and Agnes Benning vs John A Benning. Edna Vradenby vs Don Vradenburg was continued.
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Akers
Edward
Reimbolt
A. Urban & Son
Ruff Brewery Company
Myra Wheat
Kespohl- Mohrenstecher Company
Frank B. Williams
Katie Williams
Nelson Bridgman
Mary E. Bridgman
Agnes Benning
John A. Benning
Edna Vradenby
Don Vradenburg
Judge McCarl seeks used household goods for two families
Judge Lyman McCarl on behalf of Associated Charities appeals for used articles to outfit two homes lost near the lime kilns Monday. He requests bedding, beds, stoves, chairs, tables, dishes and kitchen utensils. Call the court house or his home. a wagon will be sent to collect.
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Lyman McCarl
Associated Charities
Judge McCarl
Parker Acts as Principal During Smith's Military Service
U S Parker serves as acting principal and oversees classes while Principal Zens Smith serves in a machine gun company. Mrs Zens Smith assists with office work. Marriage Licences listed include Jessa Lemons of Pittsfield and Opal Collins of Griggsville.
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Zens Smith
U. S
Jessa Howard Lemons
Pittsfield
Opal Amy Collins
Griggsville
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings
We thank friends for their kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. L. H. Bell and children.
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L. H. Bell
Little Girl Rescued By Three Quincy Surgeons
An 11 month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Lake of 93514 Jefferson street, survived membranous croup after surgeons performed an emergency tracheotomy at the family home. They then transported her to a hospital where convulsions subsided and she began to recover, with condition improving Monday.
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Quincy
Guy Lake
Jefferson Street
Quincy Eagles award plumbing contract for new hall
The building committee of the Eagles awarded the plumbing contract for their new hall on North Sixth Street to the Sullivan Brothers. Also notes include a Pullford tractor plowing demonstration by N. Reinhart of Ursa next Friday seven miles northeast of Quincy, and local items on freight workers aiding at Galesburg, a rumor about railway passenger names, a pedestrian incident on Bluff road, a Quincy Dental club dinner, and job exam openings in the post office building with wages from 1800 to 2200 per year.
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Set
The
Eagles
North Sixth Street
Sullivan Brothers
M. N. Reinhart
Ursa
Quincy
F. A. Hart
Federal Civil Service Commission
Local Business Deals and Public Notices Across Town
Walter Levi buys the American Shoe Shining parlor at 611 Maine Street from Henry Masching and Roy Delabar. W. C. T. U. meets today at headquarters with a prayer for the election and mobilizing soldiers led by Miss Hyde of the Y. W. C. A. Assessors in Adams County must report March 30 for tax blanks and instructions. State aid road contracts let April 11 in Springfield, cost about 13000 dollars. High school earns accreditation from North Central Association. H. R. Krueger buys Victor Werley Taxi service and plans expansion with new cars.
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Walter Levi
Maine Street
Henry Masching
Roy Delabar
Miss Hyde
Adams County
BE. W. Peter
Quincy
Springfield
State Highway Commission
H. R. Krueger
Krueger Taxi and Auto Repair Shop
South Eleventh Street
Victor Werley
Krueger
Morris Bros plan warehousing and expanded shoe plant
Morris Bros. Shoe company advances an improvement plan as a new warehouse at second and Vermont streets costing 5 000 to 6 000 dollars. A top floor factory in Huck Manufacturing serves men and boys unlined work shoes. Output will rise from 2 200 to about 3 000 pairs daily. 200 new workers will be added. Selz Schwab Shoe of Chicago has contracted for all products.
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Tenth
Vermont
Morris Bros. Shoe Company
Second
Huck
Morris Bros
Quincy
Selz Schwab Shoe Company
Chicago
Frank E
William J
Charles I
Edward T
McLellens Join Quincy Gas Firm as Managers
J W McLellen of New Albany Indiana has arrived in Quincy to become business manager for the Gas Electric and Heating company. He will oversee selling operations as the McLellens seek a home here. New Albany suffered a nearly total tornado devastation last Friday.
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J. W. McLetten
New Albany
Ind
Quincy
Gas, Electric and Heating Company
A. BE. Inglesh
Len Small
Weather outlook for Midwest states this week
Illinois and Missouri see cooler Tuesday with fair conditions midweek. Iowa forecasts cooler southeast, warmer northwest, then rising temperatures by Wednesday. Northwest winds shift variable.
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Illinois
Missouri
Towa
Rise Fall River Forecast Elevation Watch
River forecast shows rise from below Warsaw to Louisiana for 24 to 36 hours. At Quincy and Hannibal the river will rise 0.5 to 0.8 feet tonight with levels increasing through the evening and overnight periods.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
Quincy
Hannibal Iy
Pegek Maedebtoe
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Hannibal
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