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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
5
The local report lists temperatures from early morning to midnight with readings of 65 at 7 a.m., rising to 80 at 5 p.m., and a low of 68 around midnight. conditions indicate a mild day with notable swings.
Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with likely unsettled conditions Friday. Temperature expected to remain steady. Missouri notes show showers Friday with similar patterns. Town and western central portions also expect showers Friday and little temperature change.
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will continue falling for an indefinite period, indicating a sustained drop in water levels ahead.
The movement to improve Mississippi river terminals is gaining ground with St Louis signing a pact with a new terminal company. The deal lets the city later take control, supervise dock charges, and benefit from a large dock and grain elevator fleet. Municipal terminals are seen as urgent as water transport remains cheapest but hindered by poor transfer facilities. The Mississippi Valley Terminal League has urged action nationwide, noting Europe uses such facilities while American progress lagged. Cincinnati Mayor Frederick S Spiegel notes a 150 mile river front limited by rail access, reflecting wider urban concern over freight terminais.
A historic report notes 1000 feet of river frontage near a major commercial district lacking rail links. Private terminals with modern hoisting equipment connect to rail, while public landing facilities will be inadequate after the Ohio River improvement. The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce plans to present a concrete river and rail terminal proposal, inspired by a design like Frankfort Germany, to city authorities.
The speaker presses allegiance to the Democratic Party while urging scrutiny of its record. He questions tacit guilt and shame and asks for patriotism tied to party achievements. If achievements cannot be shown, he suggests changing party ties or admitting personal intellectual wrongdoing.
Edward L. Merritt, member of the general assembly and sponsor of the anti tipping law, plans a trip to Chicago to investigate alleged violations by hotel and concession players. He argues the law lacks teeth and vows to study tips given to hotel staff, noting tips often end in a larger organized fund. The piece discusses tipping culture, education as the remedy, and political context around enforcement.
The Panama Canal Zone loses a renowned engineer and administrator as General Goethals resigns. He organized the work force that built the canal, turning a historic project into a prime example of efficiency. He seeks active life beyond the canal, valuing decisive action over private-sector pay.
The unsettled state of affairs in Mexico is cited as justification for timely action by Pan American powers. Two battleships were dispatched to Vera Cruz by the United States in response to alarming port reports. The article defends the administration for not acting hastily, noting occupation followed prior appeals for order.
The piece argues against Democratic appeals to patriotism and defense of foreign actions, contending the real issue is domestic policy. It claims Republicans gained power by minority support and urges full, free debate and criticism of officials as essential to liberty, insisting public input shapes laws and administration.
An editor writes of three rainless days and a welcome shower in progress, jokes about dust and roadsters, and a plan for baseball among locals if needed. They warn the United States is unprepared for war amid Haiti and Mexico tensions, noting European navies and the value of a strong navy to restrain rivals. Cities referenced include Lincoln and Oyster Bay with a nod to Senator Sherman.
Daily lessons history notes mark anniversaries from 1815 to 1914 including Benjamin P Cheney born Hillsboro New Hampshire organizer of the first large express company died Wellesley Massachusetts June 23 1895. Sylvanus Wood hero of Bunker Hill first prisoner taken died in Woburn Massachusetts aged 93. 1865 Sir William J Hooker botanist died born July 6 1785. 1890 Jackson Mississippi constitutional convention met. 1914 England declared war on Austria Turkish and German forces actions near Sarajevo. LINES WORTH REMEMBERING Tolstoi quote on error and truth.
Today marks anniversaries for Grand Duke Alexis James Wadsworth Pauline Frederick Charles Darey Falta Rosenwald Edward Lauterbach Christy Mathewson and Ray Schalk, with birthplaces ranging from Gene seo to Chicago and Factoryville. Notable figures include a Russian heir apparent a U S senator a Boston actress a playwright a mail order magnate a New York lawyer a Phillies pitcher and a Chicago catcher.
Lucy Stone a pioneer advocate of woman suffrage will be honored tomorrow by suffragists from New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania and New Jersey at the Orange house where she was born ninety eight years ago. Plans were finalized at a conference with movement leaders from four campaign states.
Several noted middle west shooters gathered at the St Louis Trap Shooters association park for the Missouri State Sportsmen's association championship events. After the tournament, many participants plan to travel to Chicago for the Grand American Handicap next week.
Cure claims for S. S. S. blood tonic to relieve all rheumatic conditions by purifying blood and driving out uric acid. Advertises Atlanta company and promises complete recovery for thousands, urging readers to obtain the tonic from their druggist or write for advice.
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