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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
5
The report lists yesterday temperatures from 7 am to midnight with highs around 71. Partly cloudy conditions prevail. Missouri and Iowa forecast Thursday and Friday to be partly cloudy with rising temperatures, warmer in eastern portions on Friday.
The Briver Bulletin reports stage of water at 7 P M yesterday at various points. The river from below Warsaw to Hannibal will rise slowly tonight and reach a stand Thursday around 16.2 feet at Quincy and Hannibal.
New York observed a mobbed funeral for Charles Becker with police removing offending nameplates at the cemetery gate. Five thousand mourners gathered at his home and church as onlookers jeered and children were paraded for view.
The crowd treated Becker’s death as a lark rather than a somber farewell. Relatives and friends were spared, but women and children enjoyed the ceremony with morbid interest. The piece notes Becker living received more respect in New York than the deceased, calling the funeral a coarse display rather than a proper tribute.
The article analyzes General Villa’s blunt diplomacy toward the United States, noting his go-to-hell stance and the Western powers’ cautious, polite language. It contrasts Villa’s direct speech with formal diplomacy, and speculates on German and Austrian aims, including a potential peace offer to France and a broader search for breathing space amid global tension.
The piece surveys efforts toward peace amid World War I, noting repeated meetings and speeches with little effect until Europe finds common ground. It considers German, French, Russian fatigue, and Britain’s resolve to end Prussian militarism, while US sentiment labels Germany as Fatherland supporters and Austria as Germany’s sole reliable ally.
A Chicago quiz on the Eastland catastrophe details mounting expenses across federal state county and city investigations. Totals cited reach about 34000 with grand jury costs near 10000 and coroner inquest roughly 12000. Indictments are unclear as officials blame shifting and calls to divert fees to victim families surface amid criticism.
In a Philadelphia address, Wanamaker urged tariffs on imports and an export tax, sparking debate on protectionism. He criticized high tariffs and warned that the balance of trade deficits threaten the economy, contrasting with Underwood tariff effects and treasury concerns.
A杂le of notes from Mt Sterling fair crowd contrasts with world events as Beijing blocks and Villa quotes echo. The piece notes a proposed censorship board for films and reports many weather forecasts shown in cinemas. Haiti yields calm notes while an Iowa peace group faces flag desecration accusations.
One hundred years ago Edward John Eyre, later Jamaica governor, censured for severe suppression during the Jamaica insurrection. Born in Yorkshire, England, he died November 30, 1901. Also noted fifty years ago in 1865, Louis Napoleon with 60 followers sailed for Boulogne to attempt his second invasion of France.
Twenty five years ago in 1890 the Anglo French agreement saw Great Britain recognize the protectorate of France over Madagascar with Leuny at its height in New York Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
The column observes anniversaries of notable births on this date. J C W Beckham, former Kentucky governor and U.S. senator, born Bardstown 60 years ago. Joseph Knowland born Alameda 42 years ago. Rear Admiral Théodore Jewell born Georgetown 71 years ago. Thomas C. Howe born Charlestown 48 years ago. Robert L. Berry born Kentucky 35 years ago. Col. Jacob Ruppert born New York 48 years ago. Perry McGillivray, famed swimmer, born Chicago 22 years ago.
A compact reflection on character hinges on the company one keeps. The quote by Euripides prompts readers to consider how friendships and associations shape conduct, fate, and reputation in daily life.
Portland Oregon August 4. Dr Kendrick Smith of Boston told the American Osteopathic Association convention today that war leaves underfed and weakened parents more likely to produce male offspring. He cited feeding and health factors linked to wartime hardships as influencing birth sex ratios.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, viewed the capsized steamer Fastland and announced organized labor would conduct an independent investigation to prevent a repetition. He offered no definite plants for a labor inquiry. The disaster's death toll possible 900 to 1,000. Secretary Redfield will continue hearings with the steamboat inspection service board. A federal grand jury heard witnesses but did not indicate a report date.
Fragmentary note requests placing a Lost ad for items like watch or parasol via telephone to The White something not fully readable. Contains no clear event or outcome. unreadable names or dates.
Pictorial Review offers a seven gore princess slips pattern in silk muslin trimmed with embroidery. Pattern No. 6310 shows a bust measurement for sizing. Price listed as 16 cents.
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