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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1915
Page
7
A 1908 six reel feature at the Savoy blends Poe motifs with a graphic conscience narrative. The plot centers on a young man driven by motive to kill his uncle after romantic jealousy and insult, then haunted by visions as fate edges toward tragedy and a final unexpected turn.
The report records yesterday’s temperatures with 7 am 61, noon 68, 5 pm 81, midnight 65. Illinois forecasts generally fair Sunday and Monday with warmer Sunday. Missouri outlook similar, generally fair Sunday and slightly warmer Monday.
River levels near Warsaw Louisiana are forecast to fall slowly over several days. Hydrologists warn of lingering flow variation and potential minor rises after rainfall, with authorities monitoring levees and shelter requests in nearby communities.
General Leonard Wood told volunteers at Plattsburg that the main obstacle to a rapid U S volunteer army is lack of prepared officers and munitions. He cited export driven production and a need for a standing reserve with state trained men. He warned of potential arming and officering difficulties shared with England and urged immediate, practical military organization.
The text argues that volunteer forces have produced capable officers but stresses that training investment must be better mapped to those who trained. It urges the government and states to stay in closer touch with trainees so their experience can be available quickly in future emergencies.
The month’s fighting favors German arms as German Austrian forces score successes on the eastern front, Warsaw falls, fortresses evacuted, and Russian supply lines strained. Italy’s entry has limited effect, while western front remains contested and Allied actions recede. Texas is oddly cited in a separate line about independence from Mexico.
An editorial expresses that Carranza and supporters misread US aims as it notes the conference proposed a peaceful gathering of warring factions to seek a new government. It praises American leniency toward Mexico and denies rumors of annexation plans, contrasting past French military involvement with current regional policing by American neighbors.
The text discusses building summer resorts by turning large lakes or reservoirs and cites Missouri as a model for reclaiming arid land. It invites plans that could match Missouri’s river-based approaches and asks readers from western states to share valuable pointers.
Advocates of national preparedness press the House of Representatives to consider reapportionment after the federal census. The 440-member House has grown since 1840 with increases every ten years, facing criticism and political maneuvering over the next reapportionment and Champ Clark's alleged role in the last increase.
The Missouri bureau outlines a large scale levee system to protect lowlands and maintain year round navigable depth. A concrete river levee from town line to Mississippi joins would be built with a three quarter mile width. Land reclamation sales would fund the project and similar levees along tributaries are considered.
The excerpt blends political jabs about Roosevelt and Lowden with misread names and strained spellings. It notes a Blandinsville man’s alleged theft, reports on a Hancock County Journal headline, and mentions betting odds on Paris and Calais plus a Texas storm’s puzzling origin and uncertain path. It reads like a collage of clipped notes and editorials from a bygone issue.
Mrs EW Sanders of Rowlesburg West Virginia cites a compound that did much for her before her daughter was born. The quotation thanks the compound for its prior assistance and expresses appreciation.
A succinct quotation asserts that no person can rise above the constraints of their own character. Attributed to Viscount Motley, the remark underscores the moral limit on personal ascent and integrity.
Henry Suzzallo new University of Washington president born in San Jose California 40 years ago today Sir Arthur Herbert British diplomat headquartering in New York since the war born 60 years ago today Edward H R Green Heiress Hetty Green born in London 47 years ago today James O Connell American Federation of Labor official born Minesville Pennsylvania 57 years Melville E Stone AP general manager born Haddock Sort ill 67 years ago today Daniel Frohman head of theatrical interests born Sandusky Ohio 62 years ago today William L Douglas former Massachusetts governor born Plymouth Massachusetts 70 years Daniel R Anthony First Kansas district congressman born Leavenworth Kansas 45 years Walter H Schang Philadelphia American League catcher born South Wales New York 25 years ago today
A Norwegian Chamber of Commerce conference opens in St Paul to advance U S Scandinavian trade relations as the main objective. Active support from commercial bodies and individual merchants and manufacturers nationwide is pledged, with expected participation from New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia St Louis and other cities.
Philadelphia marks the inauguration of a regular steamship service by the Oregon California Shipping Company between Philadelphia and Pacific coast ports via the Panama Canal. Tampico sails weeks hence, with Wesselg and two Eureka steamships adapted for cargo.
About 1000 Chicago Schwaben Verein members prepare for a three day suburban park picnic. The feature is wine aged in William of Hartenburg’s cellars, a select distillation from fruits of the king's European vines. War in Europe delays the ruler, yet the event opens tomorrow despite the absence of the famed nectar.
A Reuters dispatch from Haugesund Norway reports the Norwegian steamer Bras a 1 351 ton vessel sunk with the crew saved. The incident details are scarce but confirm a maritime loss and successful evacuation.
An advertisement extols a blood purifier as a cure for rheumatism. It claims cleansing the blood restores vigor, helps expel germs and impurities, and relieves pains from sciatica to aching limbs. It promotes a blood bath tonic sold by a druggist and invites readers to request a booklet.
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