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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
9
Vienna launches a sweeping metal collection campaign demanding one third of on hand supplies. Citizens and every institution from manufacturers to schools must surrender copper and nickel items including pots pans utensils and cookware. The drive targets kitchenware dinnerware lamps and other brass and copper items to support war production.
Paris dispatch reports a complete regrouping of German forces on the Western Front since the Allied offensive began. Von Mackensen is placed in overall command, directing defense on the Somme with Von Gallwitz and Von Arnim as aides, reflecting a mirrored alignment to the Eastern Front and signaling German strategic unity amid the drive on Allied lines.
Washington, Aug. 19. Opposing features of the Danish West Indies purchase treaty stirred senate debate. Secretary Lansing faced questions on Denmark’s business concessions and U S guarantees, while members pressed for the $25,000,000 price. The foreign relations committee adjourned before completing its inquiry and will reconvene once the secretary’s report is ready.
London reports Aug 19 war office dispatch says Russian seaplanes bombed the enemy aviation station near Lake Angera in a night raid. The hangar was destroyed and fires set at multiple buildings while the attackers faced heavy anti aircraft and shrapnel fire.
In Peking a cabinet representing nearly all political parties and regions is named but faces swift challenges. It remains unclear how long the coalition will last as leaders from south provinces and old parliament gather in the capital and Shanghai while calls to stay away from Peking grow.
A vacation advertising pitch urges carrying Sloan's Liniment to ease muscle soreness after exercise and handle sudden pains from toothache to stings. It cites a vacationer claim that it is used for cramps and toothache and stresses preparedness for trips and camps.
The Illinois State band performs a Saturday night program in Washington park with marches overtures and operatic selections including Colossus of Columbia and Shadowland plus a Gilbert medley and Stars and Stripes. A Sunday 8 PM show in Highland park features Triumphal March selections Carmen and a Carmen medley with guest singers. The band plans a Thursday Highland park benefit with operatic soloists and a note on aging humor ends the passage.
Strong winds battered Brownsville Texas as U S Army troopers moved into the city after tents toppled and fences and glass were damaged. The storm extended from Corpus Christi to Tampico with 60 mile per hour gusts by Friday night and no abatement seen. Communications lines were down and officials feared further disruption as the steamer races reported heavy seas.
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