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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes property damages sustained and calls for sober attitude from the government. The situation remains unsettled as officials respond in tentative terms.
A report outlines that organized work for Colonel Lowden will be pushed ahead rapidly toward the Illinois primary. William H. Stead of Ottawa leads the campaign with plans to unite Lowden supporters from 1904 and secure Mayor Thompson’s backing in Cook County. Several downstate rivals may withdraw if Lowden becomes a bona fide candidate, with state fair discussions to shape the GOP field. Adams County hosts many loyal Lowden men ready to work, recalling the 1904 convention days.
Illinois shows a cloudy day with rain in the extreme east portion and warmer in the south and west. Sunday to be partly cloudy and warmer. Missouri forecast fair and warmer with likely fair Sunday, warmer in east and south portions. Town to be generally fair Saturday and probably Sunday with slightly warmer in east and south portions.
River bulletin states the rise or fall will be minor and river levels from below Warsaw to Louisiana are not expected to change much during the next 24 hours. It notes a stable forecast with limited movement in the upper and lower reaches.
Col Frank O Lowden announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He will formally declare after the Illinois state fair, delaying a long primary campaign to favor party ideals and broad voter appeal. His plan relies on merit over money and reflects strong support from Cook County petitions.
Washington reports quiet but active preparations by Democratic leaders in Congress to revise the Underwood tariff law. Economists see the deficit rising to 19.5 million dollars for the current fiscal year, with European war winds boosting prices and employment at home. Some Democrats regret abolishing the tariff board, which could advise on tariff changes, a topic few Democrats fully agree on.
The article covers the rise of school savings banks as a modern educational tool. It cites Paul L. Evans speaking in Oakland on the independence signaled by good savings, thrift habits, and economic literacy. It notes Belgium pioneered school banks, France and Belgium expanding before World War I, and Beloit, Wisconsin launching the system in 1876 with John Henry Thiry involved.
Belgium led the push for permanent school savings in public schools across New England and California. By 1915, America reported over 5 million dollars in deposits from more than 1,500 grammar schools, with high schools like Berkeley San Jose and Alameda piloting student led deposits, bookkeeping, and financial reporting under California leaders and State Superintendent Hyatt urging expansion.
After a three week lull, Germany resumes submarine warfare with the sinking of the Arabic. The loss of American passengers heightens U S concern. President Wilson faces a stern reality that Germany may persist in its policy against Allied commerce.
A concise review of past anniversaries from 1815 to 1914 noting notable events. Includes Stanley Griswold’s life, trains era, Civil War trials, Africa partition talks, neutrality warnings, and wartime bills. Ends with a Cervantes quote about self-made fortune.
On this date in history, Claude Graham-White born in Hampshire 35 years ago. John M. Thurston born in Montpelier Vermont 68 years ago. Frank A. Munsey born in Mercer Maine 61 years ago. Dr. Donald J. Cowling born in Cornwall England 35 years ago. Rev. Henry T. Graham born in Winchester Virginia 50 years ago. William P. Malburn born in Freeport Newfoundland 48 years ago. Frank J. Marshall born in New York City 38 years ago. John G. Horgan born in Owego New York 48 years ago.
Accumulated waste in the bowels absorbs poisons and triggers fevers gas and irritability. Eliminate this waste with one or two Dr King’s New Life Pills tonight for a full morning bowel movement. Original bottle containing 36 pills available from your druggist today for 25c.
Aug 20 at Galesburg Princess Welcome Evelyn D and Alice Arion head a field of nine in the 3:11 trot. Dido fades in the 2:16 pace as Lee Dale takes the first money. Strong wind slows times. 2:11 trot purse 1500 three heats. Lee Dale by Archdale wins over Dido and The Exchange. Three-ven ald pace purse 600 Wanda places second. Eva Smoot and others in field.
E. E. Witty of Mt Sterling was a visiting business guest in Quincy yesterday, drawing local attention to his trip and discussions with area firms.
The South Side Boat club announced plans to present a play titled the Bachelor’s Club staged in bachelor style. The cast will be all male with thirteen roles, auditions next week, and rehearsals led by an experienced director. The exact date is set for late September or early October at the club house Front and Delaware.
Chicago news reports the completion of the Patriotic League of the Republic a new national body dedicated to adequate national defense. The league began at Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1913 during a veterans reunion Col David J Palmer of Washington Iowa general of the Grand Army of the Republic was elected president.
Amsterdam Aug 20 Berlin advices report Grand Admiral Tirpitz of the German navy has been honored with the Order Pour Le Merite by the Kaiser. The decoration is said to acknowledge Germanys increasing submarine successes as stated by the Kaiser.
Twenty Towa Elks gathered in city, Iowa, electing E. B. Brande Gringieff as president Frank J. Kiest of Des Moines as secretary and A. Henigbaum of Davenport as treasurer The next convention will be held in Davenport.
Reports from New York Aug 20 discuss naval views on visit and search rules for convoys and merchantmen. Officials question Arabic raid theory and say submarines can torpedo large passenger vessels quickly. A Lapland voyage from Queenstown with 318 aboard, including Americans, is noted as unconfirmed.
Paris August 20 President Wilson sent a cordial birthday message to President Poincare as he marks his birth day anniversary at the Elysee Palace. Other messages came from the King of England the Czar of Russia the King of Italy the King of Belgium and rulers of neutral states. Poincare was born at Bar le Due August 20 1860.
Berlin reports an admiralty announcement that during the forenoon of Aug. 19 the British submarine E-13 was destroyed at the southern outlet of the sound.
London reports the steamer Bovie arrived at Liverpool today and proceeded to Manchester according to the press association. The rumor that it had sunk is denied by officials and wire services.
An old advertisement touts CitroLax as the best laxative for constipation indigestive issues and sour stomach. It boasts immediate, thorough cleansing with no pain or unpleasant aftereffects and cites a Utah reader testimonial praising the product.
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