Quincy plans mass defense meeting November 8
A neighborhood defense council in Quincy working with the state council arranged a mass meeting for November 8. Harold L. Ickes sent word Senator James Hamilton Lewis will likely attend. A committee was formed to organize at the Mercantile Bank building and armory to show a motion picture of American soldiers and to enlist township representatives for a broader patriotic gathering.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Quincy
Discu
Council of Defense
Mercanank
State Council
Incy
George Wilson
Harold L. Ickes
Defense Council
Lewis
Ickes
Illinois
P ‘Atic
Armory
Ge H. Wilson R. M. Wagner
Lyman MecZarl
Geo. Evi
R. M.‘Wagner
H. Thompson
George II
Wil
Levi
Quincey
Adamsnty
Navy enlistment and appointments at local recruiting office
O Hudson of Augusta Til appointed assistant to HH Moen at the local navy recruiting office after applying some time ago. R MacDowel of Bethel enlists as apprentice Dean, and George F Heing of Colmar joins aviation. Kersey arrested for missing physical, sent to Camp Dodge. Miller of Philadelphia enlists in aviation. McGinley of Lorraine enlists in the same. Roy Brown of Maywood enlists in infantry and is sent to Jefferson Barracks. Sergeant Langsford notes open enlistment for naval utility men and French interpreters to drive trucks.
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O. Hudson
Augusta
Til
Navy
HH. J. Moen
Hudson
R. MacDowel
Bethel
George F. Heing
Colmar
Peoria
Iber Fifer Kersey
Lindstreet
Camp Dodge
Genlin
Toit C. Miller
Philadore
Ill
War Corps
National Army
Na McGinley
Loraine
Roy Brown
Maywood
Jefferson Barracks
Langsford
National
Berlin political shift seen toward Von Hertling chancellorship
London dispatch reports Berlin leaders show sympathy for Count von Hertling as potential chancellor, but cite procedural hurdles. Reichstag centrists note current signs point to support for Hertling yet warn the path to office faces non-personal obstacles and timing concerns.
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London
Reuter
Amsterm
Berlin
Count von Erteling
Ras
von Fherteg
Berlin cheered as Udine capture sparks celebration
Berlin and Vienna erupted in excitement over the news of the capture, with Amsterdam dispatches reporting authorities ordered flags flown and emperors William and Charles receiving congratulatory telegrams amid the jubilation.
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Berlin
London
Pture Obeddine
Wien
Amsterdam
William
Charles
No U S Probe Here Officials Declare
A government probe into alleged pro German activity tied to the Liberty Loan sale in the eighth federal reserve district was started but officials say Quincy and Adams County are not under investigation. Local leaders report no information of any federal inquiry and note Quincy is about 160000 short of the quota.
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Eighth
Federal Reserve
Quincy
Adams County
Emery Lancaster
Lancaster
United States
Walter P. Martindale
CAMP DODGE BOMBS DESIGNED FOR KAISER
A sack of stones shaped like bombs found in crushed stone at Camp Dodge caused alarm but tests showed they were rock fragments. A card urged throwing them at Kaiser. Precautions against illness from cold weather include extra clothing and overcoats for soldiers at drill. The arrival of over 3,000 African American troops from Alabama is delayed a day or two.
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Camp Dodge
Alabama
Duck Hunting Record and Local News in Quincy
Quincys Pulse notes 1917 duck hunting record by Doc Lan gan C F Schuette and Pete Schwartz with a bag of 18 after a trip up river from 11 am to 5 pm Cadillac sales credit to R D Law for two cars quoted price rise 1 cent due to war tax Utilities club initiates fourteen new members Halloween party planned Mt Sterling corn carnival O Farrells Orchestra travels for event John Gwinn found unconscious on Maine street later moved to St Marys Hospital condition improves
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Doc” Langan
C. F. Schuette
Pete Schwartz
Quincy
Utilities Club
Quincy Gas and Electric Company
John Gwinn
Jerry Akers
Maine Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Halloween Social At St Pauls Men’s Club
The Men’s club of St Paul’s church held a Halloween social in the church parlors on Tuesday night with about thirty members in attendance.
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St. Paul's Church
Italy's Defeat Strengthens National Morale Amid Crisis
Rome Oct 31 The wipe out of party differences and the morale boost in Italy amid Austro German offensive is shown in statements by Catholics and official socialists. The presence of German troops has eroded remaining German sympathizers and spurred fighting spirit among Italians. observers say decisive battles have not yet begun but may unfold on a large scale in open terrain.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Giornale d'Italia
Richfield Boy Tells of Drill and Camp Life
Byron Brown of Richfield writes from Camp Dodge Iowa detailing daily routine from reveille to meals and drills He describes six fifteen wake times roll call bugle calls and classroom lessons in artillery He notes meals washing mess kits morning and afternoon drills foot drills cannon drill and occasional games and hopes to visit home soon.
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Byron Brown
Richfield
Camp Dodge
Brown
Iowa
Government to curb food hoarding with new license rules
Washington reports that the food administration will issue rules to limit licensees from holding more than a 60 day supply of foods and to prevent sales that would create excess allocations. Some commodities may require only a 30 day stock, with exceptions for abundant seasonal products and government needs. The piece ends with a quip about loafers.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
United States
Allies
Card From Son At Camp Dodge
Mrs Henry George of 601 Walnut Hannibal Missouri received a card Tuesday from her son Charles with the Quincy 1 ys at Camp Dodge The message says the girls arrived safely with a basket full of food and his suitcase and that it is a treat to eat home cooking amid many boys at the camp He signs Charlie George 339th Field Artillery Battery A Camp Dodge Iowa
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Henry George
Walnut Street
Hannibal
Charles
Camp Dodge
Charlie George
339Th Field Artillery
Iowa
Progress Pushes On For Halbach Schroeder Building
General contractor J H Hunzinger reported strong progress on the Halbach Schroeder building at Fifth and Maine. Terra cotta work to finish in three weeks with lath and plastering to begin. occupancy planned for February. terra cotta shipped and supplies in Quincy. Electric wiring and gas and water piping done. ceilings to start soon. Duker building at Sixth and Maine also rapidly advancing with brick wall finished and windows being installed.
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J. H. Hunzinger
Halbach-Schroeder
Fifth and
Maine Streets
Quincy
Duker
Sixth and
Salt of the Earth Revival Theme At Central Church
Rev R L Davidson delivered the revival message at Central Baptist on Tuesday focusing on The Salt of the Earth. He likened Christians to salt preserving society from decay and provoking a savory witness, urging repentance to avoid a baptism of blood. G W Kimball led a saxophone solo as the chorus sang. tonight Davidson continues with The Light of the World.
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R. L. Davidson
Central Baptist Church
Christ
Europe
America
G. W. Kimball
Evangelist Davidson
Mr. Kimball
Lake county backs bond for two roads to fix rough lakefront stretch
Lake county voters approved 869 to 2022 a 500000 bond to build a 24 mile Cook county to state line road and a 20 mile west route from Belvidere road, aiming to improve a long disputed lakefront highway. Cook county to vote next Tuesday on a 1000000 bond for its part of the Milwaukee corridor upgrade.
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Ghicago
Lake County
Middle West
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cook County
Wisconsin
Belvidere
Explosives Under New Law Enforced by Proclamation
Washington report states President Wilson by proclamation designated the Bureau of Mines to enforce the new explosives act. Effective November 15 for the duration of the war, the law requires licensing for all persons manufacturing distributing or using explosives except small arms or shotgun cartridges.
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Washington
Wilson
Bureau of Mines
Act of Congress
Weeghman Car Kills Child in Chicago News
Chicago reports a tragic accident Tuesday night when three year old Zola Magid fiohn was killed and her mother injured after being struck by a car owned by Charles Weeghman president of the Chicago National League club Harry Hogstrum the chauffeur was the only person in the vehicle.
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Weeghman
Chicago
Fiohn
Charles Weeghman
Chicago National League Baseball Club
Harry Hogstrum
Keokuk Man in Trenches with Pershing Army
Keokuk, Indiana, and St. Louis personnel join American troops in France under brutal weather as shells and mud test the army. Reports describe dugouts, patrols, and a lieutenant recalling the first shell fired by an American gun.
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Keokuk
Pershing
Indiana
Leutenant
George
Trish
South Bend
Ind
No Man's Land
St. Louis
Constantine Was Spy for Germany
London dispatch reports that Constantine of Greece acted as a German agent. Telegrams between Constantine and Emperor William show the Greek king sent military and political info to Berlin, and bands were organized from Berlin to disrupt Gen. Sarrail. The note ends with a stray line about a charitable man lending a hand.
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London
Constantine
Greece
William
Athens
Saloniki
Berlin
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach 1 617 000
Quincy banks report second Liberty loan subscriptions total 1 617 000 with over 1 300 subscribers. State Savings Trust shows 463 600 subscribed. Brown county posts 180 000 on a 167 000 quota. General Chairman Lancaster praises committees and local newspapers for support and notes more receipts may arrive.
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Quincy
Liberty Loan
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
State Savings. Loan Ar.1 Trust Company
St. Louis
Federal Reserve District
Brown
County
W. Emery Lancaster
Sunday Whig
Camp Dodge visit and local notes from Quincy
Mrs. Ryan returns from Camp Dodge with her son Corporal Charles Ryan living at 426 North Eighth Street. Sergeant Jesse R. Smith, formerly in charge of the army recruiting station, visits town while en route to Little Rock after Philadelphia illness. Mrs. Herman Broeker recovers from illness as her 43rd wedding anniversary nears. Asa Burbidge leaves Quincy for Idaho Falls seeking a westward post with a large firm. Road boosters plan Hannibal Quincy meeting to discuss Ozark trail terminus with W H Harvey possibly visiting. Myrtle Williams, arrested with James Ledford, sentenced to ten days in jail after county court trial.
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Camp Dodge
Ryan
North Eighth Street
Charles Ryan
Smith
Jesse R. Smith
Army
Lphia
Little Rock
Asa Burbidge
Unther
Quincy High School
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Burbidge
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Herman Lodge of
Masons
E. R. Jones
Macon
George McLaughlin
Jones
Quincy
Hannibal
W. H. Harvey
Ozark Trail Association
Levi
Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Williams
James Ledford
McCarl
Jones Case Nov 9 Nov 9 set for trial
Cecil Clyde Jones pleaded not guilty to child abandonment after arraignment before Judge Bonney and his case was set for Nov 9. He claimed his wife left him near LaGrange and denied abandoning his child.
Sunday School Teachers Training In Community School
A community training school opens its first session of the season on Tuesday evening at the Gem City Business College building. Rev. I W Bingaman leads lectures on Sunday school work with a strong Quincy faculty offering courses in Bible, life of Christ, pedagogy, organization, and management for a three year path to graduation.
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Community Training School
Gem City Business College
I. W. Bingaman
Quincy
Susquehanna University
Temple University
Philadelphia
Amelia Eichenauer
Business
International Training School
R. O. Gibbons
University of Wisconsin
E. Wellemeyer
Charles Ci
College
Towa
University of Chicago
Wdp Endres
Drake University
University of Chicage
Life of Christ
George A Buttrick
Victoria University
Manchester
England
Board of Administration
W. D. Endres
George H. Wilson
Tunlap
Amelia Eschenauer
George R. Cawthorne
Life of Christ Apostolic Age
Bible Lands and Peoples
IIT
Orpheum Vaudeville Hikes Prices For War Tax Day
Orpheum theater lowers prices in response to wartime taxes. Night shows move to 10 20 and 30 cents with afternoon at 10 and 14 cents. Ticket tax adds one two or three cents per seat depending on price, effective Thursday.
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Orpheum
Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Crory at Blessing Hospital
Born Tuesday morning at Blessing Hospital a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Crory. The mother is Mrs. Flor ence Bastert formerly Miss Florence Bastert. The child’s birth occurred at 2003 State Street address line noted.
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Toseah
Crory
State St T
Blessing Hospital
McCrory
Florence Bastert
Bolivia Expresses Sympathy With Brazil War State Declared
The Bolivian government, in response to a Brazilian notice of war with Germany, issues sentiments of cordiality and sympathy with Brazil. The message comes from La Paz on October 31 as relations in the region shift amid the conflict.
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Bolivia
Brazil
LA Paz
Unsettled Weather Improves into Warmer Midweek
The forecast predicts unsettled and warmer conditions Wednesday with possible snow flurries or light rain in northern and central portions, followed by Thursday turning generally late. Missouri sees partly cloudy conditions with possible light rain in the northeast, then generally fair. Town reports similar patterns with light rain or snow in the east and Thursday remaining fair.
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Missouri
Rise in Local Temperatures Forecast in Fall River
The forecast for Fall River indicates temperatures will remain steady or rise slightly over the next four hours. No minor weather events or precipitation expected as readings hold.
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Fall River
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