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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1916

Page

2

Vanderbilt Family Aids U S War Effort In Crisis

Photographs show Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt aiding widows of national guardsmen and Major Cornelius Vanderbilt with Gen O'Ryan on the Texas border. The piece notes Cornelius's 1896 disinheritance of Grace Wilson, yet credits the pair as the only family members from New York millionaires linked to the national effort in the Mexico crisis.

Vanderbilt United States Mexico Cornelius Vanderbilt Texas O’ryan New York State Grace Wilson Cornelius New York

Mexico selects three commissioners for border talks

Mexico City announced the selection of three commissioners Cabre ra Bonillas and Pani for the conference on border problems. The move signals acceptance of broadening topics at the talks. U S officials gave no formal comment but indicated likely acceptance of the Mexican slate and noted American candidates including Goethals and other prominent figures. The commission will have limited power requiring ratification by both governments.

Washington Mexico City State Department Cabrera Bonillas Pani Department Wilson Goethal Goethals Supreme Court Commission

Counting Strike Vote in New York

Washington ordered actions across federal agencies as 400000 railroad workers counted their strike vote in New York. President Wilson and William L. Chambers discussed mediation, while hearings on any ICC investigation were flagged. A coalition urged postponement until a full report could be issued. Switchmen in New York debated wage and hour demands with railroads in a private conference involving New York Central and others.

Washington New York William l. Chambers Board of Mediation and Conciliation Wilson Senate Commerce Committee Newlands Interstate Commerce Commission G. W. W. Hanger Martin A. Knapp Department of Labor Switchmen's Union of North America Chicago New York Central Michigan Central Lehigh Valley Nickel Plate Pere Marquette Rock

Regional rail lines and associations listed in brief

A roster of railroad names including Island, Chicago and Eastern, Tilinocis, Chicago Great Western, Soo, Elgin Joliet and Eastern, Cincinnati, New Orleans and Western, Texas Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, and Delaware Lackawanna and Western appears as part of a transportation section.

Flood Claims 25 Victims in Kentucky Valley

Floods near Tazewell, Kentucky, have confirmed 25 deaths with rescue teams reporting Blair's Creek valley flooded and six miles of homes washed away. Estimates vary, with some predicting up to 50 fatalities, while others expect 30 to 35.

Middlesboro Tazewell Blair’s Creek

Local notices from LA PRAIRIE ILL and nearby

Mrs. Arthur Points and children from Camp Point visit Ed Points and family. Dr. Ross returns from St Francis hospital after appendicitis surgery. Various local health updates and visits noted. Tenhaeff Bros ship wheat. Miss Neily Covert ill. Ora Alexander mowing right of way. Community bunking party hosted by Mrs Dr Ross for Optimo Sunday school class. Banking party praised. Mrs Ross aided by Mrs Smith of St Louis.

Bethany Robbins Anna Mock Charley Schwauke Theodore Schwauke Tenhaeff Bros Neily Covert Ora Alexander Harry White Bessie Tenhaeff Augusta Dr Ross Optimo Verna Simpson

Recital and Gongert at Palmyra Baptist Church

Palmyra notes a Sunday evening organ recital and sacred concert directed by Mr. F. W. Smith with visiting and local musicians. no union service due to ministers' absence and illness. Also reports on church visits, marriage licenses, carrier record, local guests, fair catalogs, and a Christian church ice cream social.

Palmyra the Baptist Church F. W., Smith Kansas City Elmer Raymond Quincey L. A Weyand James Sesten Henry Stuhlman Geo. B. Thomason Marion County Fair Jeff McPike LaRedte Ladies of the Christian Church Dr. Sanford

Osteopathic Association Elects New Officers

Dr Mescham elected president of the American Osteopathic Association in Kansas City. Other officers named include Dr W Banks Beacham of Asheville as presidentelect, Dr CO W Young of St Paul, and Dr Ellen B Ligon of Mobile as vice presidents. Seckretary Dr Warry A Chiles of Orange and Treasurer Dr J R McDougall of Chicago also chosen.

Kansas City W Banks Beacham Asheville N. Co American Osteopathic Association CO. W. Young St Paul Ellen B. Ligon Mobile Ala Warry A. Chiles Orange J. R. McDougall Chicago

Pains Inside And Back In Woman's Health Ad

Mrs Anna Keluy of Burlington Wisconsin reports irreguar periods and side and back pains improved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Native Wash. The notice promotes the medicine and invites free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.

Burlington, Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Anna Keluy Chestnut Street Lydia EB. Pinkeham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

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