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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
5
Local temperatures yesterday ranged from 66 at 7 a.m. to 86 at 5 p.m. at 12 midnight 70 with partly cloudy conditions. Illinois reports partly cloudy and warmer Saturday, Missouri notes generally fair with little change Sunday. Town forecasts partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change.
River bulletin notes stage at 7 P M yesterday varied at several points from Warsaw to Louisiana. Forecast predicts a steady fall for several days, with water levels receding as conditions improve across the watershed. The report emphasizes ongoing monitoring for downstream impacts and river usage.
The Whig reports the formal announcement of George H. Wilson of this city as the Republican nominee for Illinois attorney general. Wilson, a longtime state legislator and lawyer since 1889, will speak at a Republican gathering in Aurora. The piece highlights Wilson’s eight years in the General Assembly, service on judiciary and other committees, and his record as a dry leader and respected public servant. It notes his education at Illinois College and prior roles as city corporation counsel and state's attorney.
The piece predicts the Republican nomination for attorney general will secure election in 1916 with a lead of about one to two hundred thousand votes statewide. It notes the Whig forecast that George H. Wilson will be a successful candidate the morning after.
A courtly fair scene yields a discordant note from an official noting prosperity yet pulling in a contrast as farmers stay at work and avoid taking a day off. A local Democrat counters a Republican claim the war caused hard times, declaring war not to blame despite a historic trade balance in Brown County.
Today marks 1815 Napoleon transfer from the Bellerophon to the Northumberland as prep for St Helena. Seventy five years ago in 1840 Edward Palmer born in Cambridge, a noted linguist and Orientalist, later killed by Arabs in Egypt. Fifty years ago in 1865 US France relations strained over the Mexican affair. Twenty five years ago in 1890 a 500 delegate New Orleans convention opposed renewing the Louisiana Lottery charter. One year ago in 1914 the U S S Tennessee sailed with six million dollars in gold to aid Americans stranded in Europe.
Brown County shows prosperity through thriving farmers and industrious citizens at the Mt Sterling fair. The event draws people from all corners of the county, highlighting moral well being and community pride. Citizens seen as credit to the region.
Our daily birthday list honors Billie Burke born in Washington 30 years ago today and J Weyman, Ellen Fitz Pendleton, Gustav Krupp, Alfred Sutro, Richard Campbell, and Charles Crane born over the past decades. Names include publishers, educators, leaders, and industrial figures reflecting a cross section of society.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as an instant remedy for neuralgia and nerve pains in the face head arm shoulders chest and back. It promises quick relief after applying a few drops and lying quietly for a few minutes. A 3 ounce bottle costs 25 cents at all druggists and penetrates without rubbing.
Opening with a pontifical mass the National Federation of German American Catholics begins its annual convention in St Paul Aug 7. Noted prelates including Archbishop Bonzano apostolic delegate in Washington Archbishop Ireland of St Paul and Bishop Messmer of Milwaukee are to address the meeting during the first four days of next week.
Springfield Aug 6 The constitutionality of the 15 900 000 omnibus appropriation bill passed by the recent legislature remains under debate as Judge Creighton adjourned court. Fayette B Munro for John B Fergus of Chicago will conclude his arguments by noon tomorrow. The state is represented by Attorney General P J Lucey and assistants Arthur R Roy and Lester H Strawn. The case mirrors points raised in the mileage bill, the first of three heard.
Secretary Lansing said no announcement was made beyond continuing the conference in New York for the convenience of diplomats. The talks center on a plan to recognize and support a new Mexican government or an alternative strong-man solution, with study of international law and constitutional issues before a final program.
Berkeley August 6 The Sigma Chi grand chapter ends its 32nd biennial convention with officers elected including Grand Counsil W F E Allen of Austin Texas Grand Questor W Z Crothers Chicago Grand Annotater B S Adams Chicago Grand Tribune W D Kerr Chicago Grand Editor Milton BE Robinson Chicago Grand Historian Roy E Harmon Chicago
McLoughlin of San Francisco defeats R Norris Williams of Boston in four sets 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2 to win the Longwood singles title under wet conditions. Williams pressed with aggressive defense early but McLoughlin’s forehand and footwork dominated the latter stages securing permanent possession of the Longwood Bowl.
The article describes a one piece side pleated skirt for misses and small women, designed for serge taffeta or pongee. It explains yardage for 44 inch material, piecing along open width, optional one piece circular yoke, cut details, perforations for cutting lines, and finishing steps with a back seam. Prices shown for Pictorial Review pattern No. 6294, sizes 14 16 18 20 years, price 16.
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