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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

3

Bouck White Citizenship Plea At Chautauqua

Bouck White defends citizenship over patriotism in a hard worn lecture at Chau tauqua. He recalls jail time and urges a world embracing citizenship while warning against wars sparked by moneyed patriotism as the audience reacts with mixed laughter and attention. The Boston Sextet and Edwin R Weeks dramatic company open and close the day with music and impersonations.

Bouck White New York Uje Europe America Mexico Edwin R. Weeks W. J. Bryan Teddy” Roosevelt Joe“ Cannon Bryan Roosevelt Joe Olive Woodward Mr. Weeks Weeks Boston Boston Symphony Quincy

Deutschland Puts to Sea Guided by Timmins Off Cape Henry

The German submarine Deutschland moved offshore past Cape Henry with the Timmins close by to deter mine if allied ships would block its progress. In about 14 minutes the submarines signalled a clear path and headed to sea. Captain Koenig and crew saluted America as they began their voyage.

Timmins Capes Baltimore Old Country Captain Hinsch Koenig America Atlantic Dean English Channel Teutschland Conroe Sey Amercan Crypteen Hinech U. S Washington Subrazi Deutschland Bay United States Neutrality Squadron de Hampton At &Sg Sterett Norfolk Navy Yard Paul Koenig

Breaking Point in Irish Rule Crisis and Submarine News

Leaders Premier Asquith and Irish Nationalist John Redmond near end of understanding over Home Rule with possible general election. In naval notes, German submarine Deutschland exits Chesapeake Bay under neutral patrol, escorted by tug Timmins and cruiser North Carolina, with observers reporting lights and salutes during passage.

Asquith John K. Redmond Asequith United States Norfolk Yard Navy Department U. S Sterett Timmins Capes Three Mile Hmit Navy North Carolina Washington Department Chesapeake Bay Baltimore Baltimore Harbor

Army officers visit Plattsburgh camp in training event

Secretary Baker Major General Hugh Scott and other senior officials visited the Plattsburgh military training camp on Wednesday. Baker praised the day’s exhibition and said postwar graduates would better understand the army and its needs and press Congress for the right kind of army. General Scott urged voters to support legislation to save the country through a strong defense.

Plattsburgh Baker Hugh Scott Army Harry L. Stimon Leonard Wood John al. Finley Drinker Lehigh University Lowell Harvard Platteburgh Congress Gen Scott

Hindenburg Chief of Eastern Front Command

Dispatch from Berlin quotes a Vienna and Berlin statement saying all German and Austrian armies on the eastern front are now under the supreme command of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. The decision followed the emperor’s visit to the eastern front.

Amsterdam London Marshal von Hindenburg Berlin Vienna

W T Duker Co Personal Ads Include Special Offers

Community notices from W T Duker Co feature a linen sale with round crocheted doilies and lace trimmed pieces while extra specials discount children's dresses and embroidered fabrics. Local residents like Wiliam Metzger and Joe Denton are noted for travel and illness alongside social events and church activities.

W. T. Duker Co Wiliam Metzger Kansas City Mra J. F. Daugherty North Sixth Street William Turner Margaret Ellington Omaha Lindstreet Monroe Drug Company Blessing Hospital St. Antonius Lady Maccabees Ida Gucas Fourth Sycamore St. Jacobi Lutheran Church G. D. Hamm August Heck Kryl Band Edina Canton Heck Mr. Hamm Mary M. Dusair San Diego Calif E.G. Horner North Sixth Avenue Ruth Dusair Dusair Versailles Horner Alice Louise Johnson Springfield Quincy Edna Hadson Jesse Hudson Toe Vine Street Little Friends H. J. Connery Twentieth and Broadway T. J. Wilkerson Vine Street Park Rapids Minn Lena Vohs Detroit J. N. Marks H. M. Jellison North Eighth Street Maude Barrett Associated Charities and Cheerful Home Galena

Pike County GOP Endorses Dickson for 36th District

The Pike County Republican central committee met at Pittsfield house with Hon. W. W. Watson presiding. Endorsed candidates include W. C. Dickson for minority representative from the 36th district, Lee Capps for state's attorney, A. J. Brown for circuit clerk, and N. J. Rogers for county coroner, among others. attendees were hosted by M. D. King at the Ghormley cafe.

MT. Sterling Republican County Central Committee Pittsfield W. W. Watson Lee Capps Ben H. Matthews L. L. Cunningham William Sargent T. B. Ingalsbe W. D. Miller C. E. Swayne E. E. Hull Owen Fitch J. B. Metz J. L. Thomas R. J. Campbell J. E. Seybold Emmett Rhoades A. L. Kiser J. H. Stillwell J. B. Gregory Elliott Baker A. J. Brown Cyrus Gard C. M. Hurt George E. Stauffer A. G. Crawford R. N. Anderson N. L. Rogers Hon W. C. Dickson Dickson Lee C. Capps Derry Township N. J. Rogers Hull Burr Swan M. D. King Ghormley Cafe

Alpine belle slain as husband kills Lt Colonel Butler

Mrs Henry J Spannell wife of Alpine hotel manager was shot dead by her husband who also killed Lieutenant Colonel Mathew C Butler of the Sixth United States cavalry. Spannell has not explained motive and has been despondent since the incident.

Henry J. Spannell Alpine Tex Best Hotel Mathew C. Butler Sixth United States Cavalry Spannell

Adams and Pike Counties in Minority Representative Race

Attorney A G Crawford in seconding the motion to endorse Mr Dickson for minority representative noted Adams county had held the post in every primary and election since the district’s 1901 reapportionment. He argued Pike county deserved a turn.

Ner Dickson A. G. Crawford Adams County Pike County

Knox County Primary Results Show Slim Democrat Edge

In Edina Missouri incomplete Knox county returns show C F Carter leading for Congress with 541 votes, Milton Romine 363, S J Roy 279, Nat Sheldon 96, John Whiteside 24. Governor Gardner wins Knox by 57 votes with Barker second and Roach third. Legislature race tallies put J H Woodward at 645 and R Rhodes at 460.

Edina Knox County C. F. Carter Milton Romine S. J. Roy Nat Sheldon John Whiteside Gardner Barker Roach J. H. Woodward R. Rhodes John

Hudson County Officials and Circuit Judges Listed

Hudson 235 County Officers include Circuit judge C LD Stewart 871 Noah Simpson 512 Eastern circuit judge William Slendren 334 J J Johnson 210 Sheriff James Primm HS PF Bald win 401 J Hunolt 276 Assessor William Cook 556 William Moffitt 378 Frank Luckett 254 Frank Rekus 109 Collector Frank O Rourke 6049 Frank Miller 477 William McGlenchey 223

Bridge Company Men Under Surveillance in Toledo

Capiuses were issued to the Lucas county sheriff for the arrest of K. F. Gill and Edgar H. Eckert indicted on bribery charges tied to a bascule bridge over the Maumee river. Gill, president of the National Foundation and Engineering Co. of Cleveland, and Eckert, a Toledo claim adjuster, allegedly bribed a councilman $500 to influence a bridge bond vote of $300,000. Gill is in Cleveland and Eckert in New York.

Toledo Lucas County K. F. Gill Edgar H. Eckert Maumee River Gill National Foundation and Engineering Company Cof Cleveland Eckert Cleveland New York

Primary Results in Clark County Show Bitter Races

In Kahoka Missouri on August 3, Clark County held a fierce primary for the First district with five candidates to succeed James T. Lloyd. Whiteside led Clark County Democrats over Carter 455 to 393, while Carter trailed by about 100 votes behind Romine of Macon County for a statewide result. Barker carried Clark County for governor with 339 votes. Swanger led Republicans for governor with 600 votes. Dickey won the U.S. Senate nod with 406 of 800 votes. County offices produced close totals across tickets, including a Sheriff tie that may hinge on the official count.

Kahoka Clark County Congress James T. Lloyd John A. Whiteside Charles F. Carter Whiteside Carter Romiue Macon County Barker Roach Houchin Swanger Lamm John E. Swanger Judge Lamm Walters Dickey Frank M. Harr Lewis P. Muhrer Eastern Harry O'Bleness Marcellus’ Edwards O. S. Callihan James H. Talbott Paul Lakin D. T. Shuler John Elbe Harry M. Owen John A. Thompson Warren Cruse Joseph Wagner John L. McConnell Samuel A. Durflinger Western District Jacob Blum William N. Smith Eastern District Jefferson D. Rebo N. T. Cherry B. L. Gridley G. W. Arnold E. Z. Hayden Robert H. Wells G. W. Hale C. T. Duer F. ML Thompson T. J. Dagggs F. A

Steamer Sunk By Mine Near North Hinder Lightship

Reuter’s Telegram reports the Dutch steamer Koening in Wilhelmina sunk by a German mine anchored on the North Sea trade route near the North Hinder lightship. The mine was laid deliberately by a German submarine, indicating deliberate act.

London Reuter Koening Wilhelmina North Hinder

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