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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
5
The piece quotes editorials on public impatience for news and mentions signals from munition factories to gauge output, with Mendon and Clayton set to loom next. It notes high park fireworks lauded as Georgeous and marks Webster as dead and buried while observers discuss diplomacy and policy.
The report shows temperatures from 61 at 7 am to 66 at midnight with 64 and 70 at other times. Illinois forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with likely rain in the south on Thursday and Friday. Missouri expects unsettled conditions with possible rain in the north and central areas and little temperature change. Town area anticipates partly cloudy skies with likely showers Thursday and Friday and little temperature change.
The river forecast indicates the river will remain nearly stationary from Warsaw toward Louisiana for the next 36 hours with little to no change in water levels or flow observed. No significant rainfall or flood development expected in the period.
Rumors that the Eastland, called the death ship, may be restored to lake passenger service provoke protests. Citizens urge the boat be scrapped or sunk, arguing it is unsafe and should never again carry passengers. Federal inspectors face pressure amid public sentiment against reviving the vessel.
In the unsettled foreign exchange era caused by war, England plans a gigantic three hundred million dollar loan to rebuild commercial confidence in the pound sterling. The American dollar has displaced the pound as a basis for transactions and leads world money. American munition makers demand payment in dollars, and the dollar now tops currency lists, signaling depreciation risks for the pound.
The Whig leads with rapid telegraphic news from Georgia and the Leo Frank lynching, delivering full details to Quincy readers by morning. It highlights superior telegraphic access, local readers' praise, and compares city papers' delays, asserting Reading it in The Whig first becomes a habit in Quincy and Adams county.
The piece argues that during the Civil War American money fell to new lows yet the dollar remains dominant as nations seek loans from the United States. It notes London’s loss of leverage, British demand for a big loan, and hints Perkins’s motives tied to sustaining the current administration.
Theodore D Robinson and Professor Frederick Davenport urge a full reunion of the Progressive and Republican parties by dissolving the Progressive organization and enrolling its members as Republicans. Erie county Progressive chairman Hamlin called a Buffalo meeting. only 102 of 240 showed. George W Perkins opposed reunion, thwarting formal resolutions though reports indicate broad support for unifying to oppose democracy.
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia proposes halting export of foodstuffs to allied nations unless England stops hampering cotton shipments. He argues the plan would hurt many regions, risk unemployment, and harm two thirds of the country, while only addressing a partial industry problem.
The Tri-county Scribe uncovers an 1844 weather note while The Whig retreats from weather reporting. The piece mocks foreign exchange demoralization and ponders if American dollars will ease, remarking on patriotism, Bryan’s war threat, and the role of American writers amid conflict.
Shelby County Herald notes Sheriff Thomas O. Afflick announces his son Fletcher Afflick of Shelbina will appear on the next primary ticket for sheriff. The elder Afflick, who has held the post four years, seeks to campaign for his son per friends’ urging. If elected, the office would be run by the current sheriff, with the elder remaining in power for another term.
A compact historical reminiscence listing anniversaries: 1815 Labedoyere’s execution after Waterloo. 1840 Florida expedition prep to end Indian War. 1865 Great Eastern arrival for Atlantic cable. 1890 Chickamauga National Military Park established. 1914 German occupation of Louvain and Russian defeats in East Prussia. Ends with a quotation about love and help from Baroness von Suttney.
Our Daily Birthday notes Frederick Feigning Duke of Anhalt born 59 years ago today Orville Wright born 44 years ago today Fred A. Stone of Montgomery and Stone born 42 years ago today Elsie Ferguson, popular actress, born today in Denver and Dayton.
A listing of prominent individuals born in various locations across the United States and abroad. Henry Ives Cobb born in Brookline Massachusetts 56 years ago today. Roy Kramer born in Wichita Kansas 40 years ago. George E. Roberts born in Delaware County Iowa 58 years ago. Manuel L Quezon born in Tayabas Province Philippines 37 years ago. John B Jackson born in Newark New Jersey 55 years ago.
Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury notes such products can destroy smell and upset the system. urges using prescriptions from reputable physicians. praises Hall's Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally.
Newport Rhode Island August 18 The lawn tennis players from the Pacific coast were prominent in the Casino Cup singles tournament semifinals. M W Johnston, hailed as Maurice F McLaughlin’s successor, outclassed W M Washburn of New York Harvard student who was on the eastern states team. Clarence Jr Griffin from California learned Richard Stevens long court game before defeating R Norris Williams II of Philadelphia, the national champion, who edged Craig Biddle of Philadelphia in four sets.
Duluth Minn Aug 18 a comprehensive campaign to rid the country of deadbeats is to be outlined at the annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men which met here today with a large attendance D J Woodlork of St Louis is the president of the association and will preside over the three days sessions
New York August 18 Vivian Nickalls the Penn coach and crowny crews was booed as he sailed for the other side planning to join the British army on the continent. Nickalls is an Englishman returning home.
Fred L Beebe of the Buffalo Internationals pitched a no hit no run game today against Montreal Beebe was once a member of the Chicago Nationals The report notes the strong early season performance and Beebes return to competitive action in Buffalo
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway completes purchase of its Des Moines and Fort Dodge subsidiary by deed and two mortgages filed in Des Moines. Transfer is stock-based. Des Moines line stockholders exchange two shares for one M and St. L share. Consideration reported as 2.5235 million dollars. two million-dollar mortgages held by Central Trust Co of New York and Equitable Trust Co of New York.
United States Steel officials confirmed a report that 65 000 tons of steel rails were ordered from Russia for the Trans Siberian road. Additional orders for 60 000 tons were placed with Pennsylvania Steel and Maryland Steel. The amount and price, believed over 28 per ton, were not disclosed.
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