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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
3
Citizens accuse a faction linked to his followers of a spate of bandit outrages across the state. Local authorities investigate patterns tying robberies to the supposed backing group, while residents call for calm and tighter security measures.
A Texas committee led by Congressman John H. Garner reports that constituting Mexican authorities are believed to back border raids into Texas. The panel warns that if American troops land at Vera Cruz again, large Mexican forces could dash into Texas, risking lives and property before relief troops arrive. Adjutant General Hutchings declined to comment further.
Silas N. Ebersole of Bristol Ind was formally charged with the murder of Hazel Macklin a 14 year old girl whose body was found in a vault at Springbrook Park near South Bend on October 25 1914. Police said a telescope case carried by the girl the day she was killed was found in a house occupied by Ebersole at the time of the murder.
Washington August 13 The interstate commerce commission upheld Western railroads action in cancelling rules for readjustment of aggregate charges on dairy shipments in transit in the western territory. The move means an estimated 14 to 35 percent advance over previous rates for traffic from Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri.
New York Mayor John Purroy Mitchel arrived at Plattsburg training camp and immediately was put to work erecting a tent. He expressed hunger, was told meals would be ready in an hour, and later drove to a summer hotel for lunch. Reports say his appetite grew as he returned, with rumored weights and multiple meals daily.
Chicago August 18 local employees of the state utilities commission and grain department received salaries after a personal loan secured by William L. O'Connell, president of the commission. O'Connell disclosed he borrowed $9,000 more on his own account for salaries of utility board employees in other parts of the state amid the Fergus Munro appropriation suit at Springfield.
Quincy's Pulse recalls St. Louis Post-Dispatch story on historic river boats and speed records. Capt Daniel Jenkins notes Ocean Spray held Peoria trips in under 20 hours, later burning after a collision. The Natchez and Robert E. Lee races from New Orleans to St. Louis set notable times in 1875. The Gem City first completed the St Louis to St Paul voyage in about 15 hours.
Mrs. Lesser Hirsh wife of a well known dry goods merchant stepped into a hole in her yard Thursday afternoon fell and broke her leg about the hip The accident is noted as serious given her prior ill health and her generally fragile condition.
A Caranza city paper calls Mexicans to arms citing constitutional articles. In New Orleans dispatches Carranza loans bankers and mercantile houses 2.5 million dollars in gold to ease the crisis, with banks and most businesses open and a work program for unemployed men and dependent women.
London report from August 14 cites Daily Telegraph Petrograd correspondent stating German groups in the Dina to Niemen sector are in grave danger after Russians capture the village of Toviny, severing lines around Poniewesch and Vilkomir and forcing a frantic retreat to reconnect or link with other forces.
Galveston Texas August 18 07 plans for a permanent association of southern states bankers to market the cotton crop will be discussed at a meeting of southern bankers in Galveston tomorrow. Joseph Hirsch of Corpus Christi president of the Texas Bankers Association says scientific marketing will be the aim of the proposed association.
Peoria UI reports Mrs Cleopathra Griffith widow of Tate John Griffith died near Tremont in Tazewell county at age 99 years and six months retaining her faculties to hours before death Her only son fought and died at Gettysburg on July 3 1863, leaving her with considerable wealth.
The Plattsburg business men camp under General Leonard Wood and Captain Halstead Dorey attracts busy professionals from across the nation. Notables such as Mayor John Purroy Mitchel Theodore Roosevelt Jr Dr Ricardo Derby A J Drexel Biddle and former tennis champion William J Glathiss have joined. The month long program costs about 60 dollars with a 30 dollar deposit for food and other expenses and clothing.
Sofia editorial marks the anniversary of the Bucharest treaty of 1913 as disastrous for Bulgaria and the Balkans. It argues the bloc blocks peace and security and says Balkan entente is impossible while the treaty remains, claiming it violates racial rights of the nations involved.
Aug 13 report from Austrian headquarters via London says Russians are being jammed into a single mass despite resistance on both northern and southern flanks. In the Lubartow sector the southern wing shows signs of break, as enveloping German forces drive rear guards back toward the main body. German commanders hope intensified pressure will yield more prisoners guns and supplies.
Berlin reports the United States has received the note to Germany regarding the sinking of the American ship William P Frye by a German commerce destroyer. The note will be presented to the German foreign office this evening through the American ambassador.
A Bucharest dispatch to the Daily Mail says Austrian forces bombarded Serbians near Orsova on Tuesday. An attempted landing by Hungarian troops near the iron gate at Ogradena on the Danube failed in transit.
A vintage promotional snippet touts Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles from hard work. It claims quick relief and a clean alternative to mustard, noting a grateful user and a price of 25 cents. It urges readers to get a bottle today.
President Wilson may visit the Plattsburg training camp within three weeks after Major-Gen Leonard Wood invited him. Former President Roosevelt and War Secretary Garrison received invitations as many prominent figures were slated for the event. If plans proceed, the troops may head to New York for the Labor Day parade and their equipment will be turned in at Governor's Island. A cavalry drill chief praised the rapid advance of the trainees as they prepared for battle exercises tomorrow.
Aug 13 report from Berlin via The Hague says the Overseas trust will issue licenses only to importers who can prove prior consignments were consumed in Holland. The move aims to prevent goods reaching Germany and follows fuel shortages prompting support for American coal in the Netherlands market.
Gov Hays directed Blytheville Arkansas National Guard to report to Osceola after reports of an armed Tennessee mob crossing the Mississippi River aiming to free 26 men jailed in Osceola following the killing of Sheriff Mauldin of Mississippi County on Island 37.
Bucharest reports that export prohibitions on grain beans lentils peas and petroleum have been discontinued and will be allowed for payment in Dutch gold. Export of gasoline remains prohibited.
A Chicago meeting led by Pinchas Ruttenberg discusses uniting the Jewish race. A mass gathering is planned for tomorrow to promote a campaign for a perpetual government. An October Jewish congress in Washington will draft a proposal to the American government. The war accelerates the movement, Ruttenberg says, long nurtured by world Jewry.
London dispatch reports excitement in trade circles over a possible government war trade committee move to curb cotton piece goods exports. Manufacturers seek to keep markets open in India, China and other non adjacent enemy countries.
In Copenhagen a report states the German governor general of Poland has issued a proclamation forbidding meetings and bearing arms, ordering shops closed by 8 PM. It prescribes the death penalty for anyone communicating with Germany's enemies.
John Ulric Meft, a chemistry professor at the University of Chicago, died suddenly late today in Carmel-by-the-Sea after arriving about a month ago for health reasons. He was born in Switzerland fifty three years ago.
A major blaze in Muncie Indiana tonight gutted the G W Rowlett department store and caused damage to nearby buildings. Authorities estimate the total loss at about 165000 dollars.
Orange New Jersey August 13 Thomas Anderows a well known porter was killed near Montclair tonight when his car plunged over an embankment after losing control in dark conditions, authorities said.
An old-time advertisement promises to hide gray hair by nightly application of Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The tonic supposedly darkens hair, adds shine, stops dandruff, and prevents further hair loss with simple brushing.
A statement attributed to former Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta denounces the A B C for backing an anti nationalist policy. He warns that today it helps Mexico in league decisions but tomorrow it could face judgment by a tribunal chosen to suit Washington. He quotes the Castilian proverb today for you tomorrow for me.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr Karl Liebknecht, a German Reichstag leader, notifying the government from the eastern front that at the Reichstag opening he will seek agreement to abandon annexation aims and enter immediate peace negotiations if other belligerents are willing.
Dispatch from Bucharest quotes Romania replying to German threats to ban Romanian imports and prohibit grain exports. Romania says exports will continue at six hundred cargoes daily unless Germany backs down. No sign of Romania yielding on transit of munitions.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a pleasant nightly laxative. Take one or two pills with water at night for a smooth morning bowel movement and a day free of gas or discomfort. Sold by druggists in original 25 cent packages.
Classified ad seeks a reliable woman to work at home with family in the country. Must like children and have no objection to a good colored person. Call mornings or write 833 N Sixth Ave NG Uol.
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