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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
5
The weather report describes fair and cool conditions in Illinois with continued warmth by Wednesday and Thursday, partly cloudy and warmer later. Missouri is generally fair Wednesday and Thursday, with warmer trends by Thursday. Northern areas may see warmer conditions Wednesday. Local temperatures yesterday ranged 52 at 7 am, 75 at noon, 69 at 5 pm, and 87 at midnight.
River forecast predicts a slow fall in the stretch from below Warsaw to Louisiana over the next 48 hours with gradual water level decline and stable flow conditions expected.
The Big Brothers movement, rooted in altruism and tied to Elks origins, aims to mentor younger youths at risk. Quincy Rotary plans to formalize it as a department after a suggestion by President John Kern at a Tuesday luncheon.
Local Rotary members organized a Big Brother Day to treat city orphans to auto rides around Quincy. Members offered their cars to allow disadvantaged youths to see the city, with plans to extend similar outings to elderly residents in old folks homes. The initiative reflects the Civic Improvement League’s progress and aims to make Christmas generosity a year round habit.
A Joliet penitentiary report suggests the state is being too good to boarders as departures rise after former Warden Allen left. The honor system falters with inmates leaving without notice, claiming no agreement beyond the warden. Guards face reprimands for harsh language amid evolving prisoner sentiment and discipline.
A questioned personal contract involving the warden is under review as officials consider a change in formal agreements with the state. The move aims to clarify duties and supervision, but specifics remain undisclosed.
The piece notes Italy’s declaration of war on Turkey as a formal diplomatic matter with little immediate impact. It recalls Italy’s prior, limited Dardanelles involvement, Tripoli gains against the Turks, and suggests Turkey’s key role is access to munitions via the Dardanelles. It laments a stalled naval effort and questions Russia supply shortages.
A compact critique of forgers who swap ink for horses as the nation modernizes. The piece warns of patent checks misused to gain merchant trust, leading to unpaid credits and bank notices of insufficient funds. It notes widespread occurrences across mercantile centers and urges vigilance and organized defense by commercial groups and banks.
A reader asks what became of William Jennings Bryan a citizen of Lincoln Nebraska at the time of the inquiry. The note indicates Bryan's status and ties to Lincoln while seeking an update on his whereabouts or activities.
The opposite bank hosts the annual Chau Tauqua Assembly where Mr. Bryan spoke on the beauties of peace. He suggested that the world's safest lands are those where swords are melted into plowshares and rifles into tatting shuttles, relying on harmlessness and helplessness like China Canton Register.
The piece surveys a Quincy carnival scene with Bryan as a marquee draw and jokes about political figures, including a quip on the term Novogeorgievsk and a Georgia Leo Frank case reward. It notes Captain James Handley puzzled by a telegram and the perpetual out‑of‑town money flow in town life.
Mrs. M R Minier of Commerce Oklahoma shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports years of female trouble and ineffective treatments before finding relief with the product and hopes others will try it.
A Kansas woman from Lindaberg reports relief from painful side and back ache, nervousness, and bearing down after using three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy and offers to recommend it to others with female troubles. Letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Mass are answered by two women.
A condensed chronicle from Milton Mass notes historical anniversaries and key events. It recalls 1748 deaths of Karl Immermann and 1796 Ga rts birthday, 1865 Juarez forces driven from Mexico, 1890 League of American Wheelmen meet at Niagara Falls, and 1914 Austria declares war on Serbia with battles around Louvain and Lemberg.
James E. Martine US senator from New Jersey born in New York City 65 years ago today. John R Thornton US senator from Louisiana born in Floerville Parish La 69 years ago today. Blanche Bates leading actress born in Portland Ore 42 years ago today. George D Fawcett actor born in Virginia 64 years ago today. Dr John H Jowett pastor born in Halifax England 51 years ago today. Brig Gen Marion P Maus retired born Montgomery County Md 65 years ago today. Joseph Silverman New York rabbi born in Cincinnati 55 years ago today. Silas A Holcomb former Nebraska governor born Gibson County Ind 57 years ago today. Richard Rudolph pitcher born in New York 26 years ago today. George Chipulonis well known middleweight pugilist born Scranton Pa 27 years ago today.
Perry Iowa August 24 Harry Crispin a 24 year old farm hand shot and killed his wife and his mother in law Mrs Emma Stiner then killed himself with a pistol Domestic jealousy touched off a quarrel in which all three participated leaving three dead in a Farm near Perry Iowa Authorities reported the tragedy today.
Louis Stevens state raber reported that Mexican soldiers across the border fired on him and two companions near San Antonio Canyon two miles south of Duquesne. He said about five hundred shots were exchanged at about five hundred yards with the fire returned.
Basel August 24 via Paris reports German authorities preparing to send additional troops and supplies to fortifications in Alsace, signaling intensified military buildup in the border region.
The BG. M. C. A. boys favor holding their outing at a Point Pleasart colony upriver rather than at Ran Springs, signaling a shift in venue for the excursion.
Miss Grace Miller of Quincy visits Mrs. L. Gray. Ed Fischer injured but improving on crutches after a handcar fall. Mrs. John Dolbear and Mrs. Emily Pryor in town. Pryor slowly improving. Miss Gertrude Maines in Louisiana for Chautauqua. Mr. E. Lain and party en route to New Canton for Soldiers' reunion. Fred Gillings, Jr. to hold public sale on Wednesday near here. Rockport Christian church ladies serve a general noon dinner. Mrs. W. S. Miller improving. Walter Martin returns to Bartlesville after Louisiana visit. Teachers from here attend institute in Pittsfield. F. C. O. P. and Rebekah picnic at Gay's Grove. Grand Master’s address praised. readings by Irving Gay well received. Amusements and sports enjoyed. good fish and grand dinner. Mrs. Willis Bruno of Pike dies after tumor operation in St. Louis. remains sent to Louisiana for funeral. Local residents attend Chautauqua in Louisiana. Katharine Zimmerman returns home from Quincy after visiting Mary Wassell. Dutch Creek church to serve ice cream and cake with music by Summer Hill orchestra. Mrs. Clinton Rankins of Bluffs visiting. Miss Mabel Albers visits Beards town and carnival. Mrs. Carrbridge attends Jacksonville Chautauqua. Mrs. John Merriman and daughter visit Everett Likes at Beverly, Illinois. Mrs. Edna Thomas of Springfield visits the Tuston girls. Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Todd visit Springfield friends. Mrs. Alf Bloyd ill in Bluffs. Mrs. Tina Sommers of Orensville on business. Mrs. Halpin recovering from recent operation.
Bluffs residents including Mrs William Austin and her daughter visited Beardstown over Sunday. Mr Mack Tusion bought a self starting Empire automobile on Monday. Mr Clark Taylor drove to Winchester on Monday. The MSE church plans its annual fish and chicken fry on Wednesday.
Port au Prince Aug 24 The American government addressed Haiti urging immediate acceptance of a draft convention for ten years to establish effective control of Haitian customs and administration of finances by a receiver general and American employees.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Dr James Headache Powders at a dime for instant relief from headaches and neuralgia. It promises rapid pain disappearance and encourages immediate purchase at local drug stores.
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