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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
5
Weather outlook across Midwest states remains unsettled
Illinois and Missouri forecast showers with partly cloudy days Wednesday and Thursday. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies with possible showers midweek. Temperatures show little change across all three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw to Louisiana
The river is forecasted to continue falling from below Warsaw to Louisiana until heavy rains check the decline. No specific dates or figures are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
Death of American humorist George Fitch noted in Whig
The Whig reports the death of writer George Fitch in California after an operation. Readers will still enjoy his Westpocket Essays as they appear posthumously in newspapers. Fitch was a hard worker whose inspiration came from diligent effort rather than mere luck, the editor recalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siwash
George Fitch
California
America
Peoria
Fitch
Bush
Toto
Remembering George Fitch and His Clever Word Pictures
The passage recalls George Fitch, noting his droll humor about public figures and hobbies. It mentions his term in the Illinois legislature and suggests politics was not his true sphere, while praising hisSiwash stories and vest-pocket essays that readers will recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitch
Illinois
George Fitch
War drives English gold shipments into United States
War spurs England to ship a large gold consign ment to the United States to pay war orders. The first hundred million in gold is arriving as Europe hoards wealth and rumors say more shipments will follow. Analysts note gold’s market role in finance and potential to shape postwar credits and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Europe
Woolley
Our
National Mint
New York
Atlantic
United
Public Wants Speed and Auto Racing Dares the Limit
An editorial argues the public craves speed and excites auto racing despite frequent fatalities. It notes fans enjoy the spectacle while drivers accept high risks for large purses and questions when speed will peak as races extend beyond a hundred miles per hour.
President Possibility in Doubtful Political Principles
Fragmentary quote from Senator Lawrence Sherman reflecting on doubt during a period of political uncertainty. He says principles will not be proven negligible and that predictions about him are cautious, not definitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Lawrence ¥. Sherman
Chicago Mayors Illinois Presidential Boomlets Rumors
The Chicago Post reports Mayor Thompson plans a trip to the Thousand Islands to urge Frank Lowden to announce his presidential candidacy. Tribune editors warn Thompson and Mann may drift beyond Chicago governance toward national ambitions, risking the city’s work for a president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago Post
Thompson
Thousand Islands
Frank O O. Lowden
Ogle County
Lowden
Chicago Tribune
Congressman Mann
Tribune
Mann
Champ. Clark
Woman reports health turn with Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
A Richmond Pennsylvania woman describes severe nerve and internal troubles easing after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the second bottle with improved sleep and reduced headaches and says the remedy helped restore her strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Frank Crank
N. Tulip St
Richmond, Pa
Daily Lessons in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
A compact recap of past anniversaries cites events from 1815 to 1914 1840 1865 1890 and 1914. It notes Prussians in Paris 1815 Maj John Smith death 1840 Rev Duncan R Campbell leadership 1865 Victoria fleet review 1890 Queen Victoria and Austro Hungarian fleet 1914 German march Luxemburg frontier Russian Poland battles and declarations of war by France Montenegro Germany Austria Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John Smith
Massachusetts
Army of the Revolution
Hadley
Mass
Duncan R. Campbell
George, Town
Covington
Scotland
France
Luxemburg
Miechow
Russian
Poland
Montenegro
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Lines Worth Remembering La Rochefoucauld
Meditation on virtue and fortune echoes a call for enduring qualities to sustain success and overcome adversity. The quote contrasts moral strength with fluctuating luck, urging readers to cultivate steadfast character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rochefoucauld
Notable births mark anniversaries across nations today
King Ferdinand of Roumania Joseph Weber and Sir Henry Howard celebrate birthdays today along with Benjamin Tillman Robert B. Glenn Gifford Pinchot Karl Adams. The list notes origins ages and roles from Edgefield Rockingham Simsbury Montgomery and more reflecting a broad spectrum of prominent figures born on this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Ferdinand of
Roumania
Joseph Weber
New York
Henry Howard
England
Holy See
Benjamin R. Tillman
United States
South Carolina
Edgefield
S.C
Robert B. Glenn
North Carolina
Rockingham
N. C
Gifford Pinchot
State Department
Simsbury
Conn
Karl T. Adams
Chicago
Baseball
Wilsons risky policy on Mexico and South America
The letter argues President Wilson overreached by inviting South American publics to share responsibility in settling Mexico's troubles. It criticizes his unilateral refusal to recognize Huerta and warns against courting southern publics or seeking foreign advice, saying the United States cannot risk ill will and should assume full responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico
Huerta
England
France
Japan
Italy
United States
Forewarning on Favors Between Nations and Polish Return
A historical reflection cites Washington's farewell counsel on avoiding dependence on other nations and paying for favors with independence. The piece also notes Polish exile trends, Austrian nobles considering Warsaw residence, and Russia's future stance on Polish territories as reported by Vienna and the Handelsblad. It mentions Red Cross agent J. C. Weller and actor John J. O'Neill's recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Amsterdam
London
Vienna
Handelsblad
Baron D‘andrian-Werburg
Russia
Poland
Naval Militia Training Cruise Opens on Lake Erie
Erie Pa Aug 10 The naval militia of Minnesota Ohio Illinois Michigan and Pennsylvania will begin a two week training cruise on Lake Erie tomorrow The ships assemble off the port for squadron maneuvers and target practice Special attention will be given to mine laying coast defense and gunnery Participating ships include Don Juan De Austria Essex Gopher Hawk Yantic Hancock Isle De Luzon Dorothea Wolverine Erie and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Naval Militia
Minnesota
Ohio
Ilinois
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Don Juan de
Austria
Detroit
Essex
Toledo
Gopher
Duluth
Minn
Hawk
Buffalo
Yantic
Hancock
Isle de Luzon
Chicago
Dorothea
Cleveland
Wolverine
Erié
AR RAID WAR NEWS: CONTINUED REPORT ON EASTERN FRONT
Continued war update notes Russian evacuations near Vilna and Lomza, with forces approaching the Bug river and near Ostog. German east of Warsaw and Vistula crossings join Mackensen to press Russian lines. On the western front French say Artois and Argonne attacks repulsed. British report trenches south of Ilooge evacuated after heavy shelling. British destroyer Lynx struck a mine and sank. 2% officers and men saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kovo
Vilna
Kavyno
Lomza
Bug
Ostog
Teutons
Warsaw
Vistula
Tyangorod
Mackensen
Artois
Argonne
Sir John French
Ilooge
Lynx
North Sea
Villa grants Red Cross food buying permission for Mexico
Gen. Villa announces the American Red Cross is granted permission to buy any and all foodstuffs required for distribution in Mexico. This authority covers all necessary supplies for relief efforts amid ongoing tensions with the United States and border regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Antonio
Tex
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder irregularities in men and women. It regulates the bladder and treats children’s troubles. If not sold locally, it can be mailed for $1.08 with testimonials available from Dr. E. B. W. Hall of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
Mall Om
Thie
W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
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