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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
3
newspapers press for official designation of staple contraband warning of legal action if the staple is not controlled. authorities face mounting editorial calls to declare the staple contraband and curb its distribution.
London editorials urge government to declare cotton contraband to curb American exports. Some papers blame Germany for war while asking US sympathy. others warn of complex consequences and question politicians' inaction. Daily Mail notes pressure from public meeting urging action tonight.
Leavenworth Kan Aug 106 A habeas corpus suit filed in U S district court seeks release of Harry B Montgomery former Terre Haute board of public works president sentenced to three years and John E Green former election inspector sentenced to two years in the Terre Haute election frauds case aimed at freeing the twenty one Terre Haute men confined in the federal penitentiary.
In Chicago on August 10 Walter O'Brien and William Egan, former sergeants in the city detective force, were found guilty of accepting bribes to shield criminals. The verdict sent the case to the jury late this afternoon, with an indeterminate sentence of one to five years. Counsel for the convicted men filed a motion for a new trial. the date for argument on the motion was not set.
Reuters reports from Petrograd that a Zeppelin dropped a bomb on a hospital train in Minsk province last Saturday, killing three wounded and injuring others. Two cars were damaged. Earlier, another Zeppelin attacked a hospital train at Siedice in Russian Poland, killing many people.
Rome reports Pope Benedict plans a renewed appeal for peace using all means. He may convene a universal church council and ban prayers or sacraments for war supporters. He allegedly appeals personally to US President and leaders of Switzerland and the Americas for a truce to start peace talks.
A cable from Vera Cruz to Carranza counsel in Galveston denies American Society of Mexico claims about Mexico City. It says order is restored, life and property protected, with no outrages since Gonzalez entry. Red Cross agent O Connor did not seek food, mission was to investigate and report. Three indigent asylums opened. government sells food, below cost, soup distributed free. Red Cross rep says constitutionalist government cooperates fully.
Major Julliene of the Paris permanent court martial has closed his inquiry into Raymond Swoboda. He recommended to the military governor that the proceedings be dropped. Swoboda, an American citizen, was held on suspicion of responsibility for the fire aboard the French liner La Touraine and later accused of espionage. he was cleared on the first charge and no convincing proof was found for espionage. His offense will probably be ordered.
In Mexico City on August 9, a special train was placed at the disposal of Jose Cardoso De Oliveira the Brazilian minister who will depart tomorrow with his family and the legation secretary The American colony held a mass saluting the Brazilian tribute and adopted resolutions praising his services and expressing regret at his departure
Paris Aug 10 report says French Russian British and Italian diplomatic representatives delivered a joint communication through the Bulgarian government. The goal is to secure Bulgaria’s cooperation with the Allies as part of a broader Balkan states understanding.
Dispatches report quiet in areas under American control in Haiti but interior unrest persists. Rear Admiral Caperton notes some forces disarmed and returning home while Cape Haitien troops resist disarmament. Rebels in Grandermire pillage and burn plantations amid claims of Confederate provisional government plans.
Soldiers and citizen posses hunted for raiders after an attack near Mercedes Texas about 25 miles north of the border. One Mexican was killed in the clash near Mercedes and searchers pressed into Cameron and Hidalgo counties as authorities anticipated further engagements in the lower Rio Grande valley.
President Wilson, after receiving today official reports on the Mexican situation, will return to Washington within 48 hours in time for Friday's cabinet meeting. He has been in communication with Secretary Lansing and others regarding Commander McNamee at Vera Cruz requesting a battleship squadron be sent there.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Hansen steamship company declares a 46 percent dividend for the first six months of 1915, more than double its 1914 earnings. The Wire cites the war increasing neutral vessel earnings as rationale.
The special investigating committee told the Federation of German American Catholic societies in St Paul that direct cooperation between farmers and consumers to oust middlemen is not yet timely for cutting the high cost of living. The report was submitted late today at the annual convention.
Berlin issues a semi official statement denying a major action in the Gulf of Riga and says only two small mine sweepers were lost. The reply comes after a Russian report of a German fleet attack in the area.
CHANDLER Oklahoma August 10 Charles Johnson today was found not guilty of taking part in the robbery of two banks at Stroud Oklahoma last March Johnson was re arrested on a charge of having received a part of the money stolen from the First National Bank of Stroud
Burlington residents faced disappointment when the St Louis K of C Choral club failed to perform at the Coliseum due to ship engine trouble delaying the steamer Dubuque. The voyage delay made timely arrivals impossible from Keokuk to Burlington.
Gen Francisco Villa called off the meeting of foreign mining representatives at Chihuahua to discuss a possible forced loan. He promised to release goods confiscated from foreign merchants and mining companies at Chihuahua City and Juarez. The move followed a three hour conference with Gen Hugh L Scott and George Carothers. Alberto Madero attended. Villa said the meeting was called off and confiscated goods would be released. Violators will be prosecuted in civil courts.
Washington Aug 10 The last Civil War veteran in active service in the United States Army, John L. Clem known as the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga, will be placed on the retired list for age tomorrow. Clem, long chief quartermaster of the army’s central division, served with the Twenty second Michigan and began as a drummer at Covington Ky in 1862 after years of seeking a place in the Union ranks.
An advertisement promises quick relief from headache neuralgia and pain with Dr James Headache Powder. It urges readers to buy a dime package at a drug store and take the powder to end suffering, claiming almost magical head pain relief.
A reunion honored the body guard of Lincoln who served two years with the Union light guard. The event highlighted the guard’s service and the Grand Army Encampment feature.
Secretary Stanton once picked a guard from Ohio to protect President Lincoln. The Union Light Guard, 108 men strong from Ohio counties, served as Lincoln's bodyguard during the Civil War. A reunion of survivors is planned in Washington during the Grand Army of the Republic encampment, September 27 to October 2.
Bucharest notes King Ferdinand's fiftieth birthday as Europe convulses in war. He weighs neutrality versus joining the Triple Entente, torn between duty to Roumania and kinship with the German emperor. His decision could win lasting esteem or sever ties at home and abroad.
Tyler Texas reports a two day celebration beginning today for the completion of a National Highway bridge over the Neches River west of Tyler. The new division connects Shreveport and Dallas and passes many key eastern Texas cities and towns.
Alabama farmers from all sections gather in Birmingham for the annual convention of the State division of the National Farmers' Union. Business sessions continue through Saturday and include a feature inspection of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway fertilizer plant as part of the program.
Reuters dispatch from Athens says frequent cabinet meetings are being held as Greece considers responses to the Quadruple Entente powers on a proposed Balkan states agreement related to the war.
Vienna reports pursuit of retreating enemy from the Vistula district continues. Gen Koyesee’s troops push toward Zelechow and Ivangorod areas while Archduke Joseph Ferdinand’s forces advance across the Vieprz. Allies seize rear guard lines near the Bug river as Austrian troops capture a long-held Dniester bridgehead. In Italy, bombardment around Gorizia Plava and Doberdo plateau persists with several Italian attacks repulsed. Petrograd recounts a Kauvno front assault with heavy German losses after mines and artillery bombardments.
British troops regain all trenches and advance about one thousand yards after shelling German positions in the Yser canal region north of Ypres. The assault began early morning with heavy artillery and followed by infantry gains at Hooge. Both sides traded shelling as British officers reported surprisingly light German resistance and continued consolidation.
Petrograd report says on Sunday Turkish assaults were repulsed along the Passine valley front. Our troops fought to seize Merghe Mir pass and captured it after a desperate struggle. In the Aphrates direction the pursuing Turkish retreating forces yielded Palant cherf and gained control of Palant cherf.
London reports the trawlers Westminster Harbor Viper and Bernarda sunk after a maritime incident. Crew members aboard all three were saved except two men aboard the Bernarda.
Illinois farmers may name their farms under a new law. The registry, filed at the county recorder, adds the chosen name to the farm description with a $1 fee. Cancellation requires a signed margin note and 25 cents paid to the recorder.
Report by Commander McNamee notes Vera Cruz conditions with no new details. At New York conference, nations expect an appeal to the Mexican people and outline a plan for a constitutional government to be recognized by the United States and other republics. Some chiefs may refuse to join, but all nations may use U.S. armed forces to enforce an embargo on war supplies against factions opposing the new government.
Hundreds of applicants flock to the Los Angeles land office as 86 630 acres withdrawn from Santa Barbara national forest and 160 235 acres from Sequoia national forest become subject to homestead settlement. The tracts lie in the Los Angeles land district between the Santa Clara river and Castaic canyon with parts also in the Visalia district in the Sierra foothills, offering land suitable for farming and grazing.
The towers on Ward's Island near the new Hell Gate bridge reach a height visible from upper Manhattan and the Bronx. The bridge, three and a half miles long with the greatest steel arch, will carry four railroad tracks and connect New England railroads with national lines. Construction costs are estimated at 25 million dollars and viewed as a major traffic development.
LIMA Peru August 10 Congress ratified the election of Senor Don Pardo as president of the republic. The vote confirmed his presidency and solidified the political transition in Peru.
A vintage testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a superior counter irritant for tired aching muscles. The ad claims rapid relief without rubbing and compares favorably to mustard, priced at 25 cents and available through all druggists.
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