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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

Page

2

Gerard Calls It Important Event in Germany US Ties

United States Ambassador Gerard tells Muenchener Zeitung the Deutschland voyage is the most important event in long standing Germany US relations. He notes Americans value success and praise for the submarine’s return voyage. he also sent congratulatory dispatches to the ship’s captain, builder, and owners. Halle Confers Degree. The University of Halle medical faculty bestows an honorary degree on Captain Koenig for breaking the blockade and helping Germany regain its global standing in a harsh time.

Berlin London United States Gerard Muenchener Zeitung Germany America Halle Amsterdam University of Halle Koenig Deutschand Medico-Chemical Industry

Skeffington Counsel Denounces Execution in Dublin

Tim Healy, attorney for the Skeffington family, denounces the execution during the resumed inquiry into Francis Sheehy Skeffington’s death. He argues the act would shock Europe, blaming captains of the guard for delivering prisoners to death as criminally as Captain Bowen-Colthurst. Skeffington was killed after witnessing the Coade murder.

Dublin Tim Healy Skeffington Francis Sheehy Skeffington Brussels Lemberg Mr. Ealy Bowen-Colthurst Coade

G A R National Encampment Plans Endorsed

Kansas City Mo August 26 endorsement was given Friday of the preliminary work by local committees preparing for the 50th national encampment of the G A R opening here next week. Elias R Monfort commander in chief with his staff reviewed the work and gave it endorsement. Building of stands along the parade route still progresses. Monfort said the parade would start promptly on time to prevent veterans fatigue.

Kansas City Elias R. Monfort

Federal Farm Loan Board Out On Trip

The Federal Farm Loan Board travels from Chicago to Madison on the first leg of a five day tour to gather information on boundary lines for the twelve land banks authorized by recent legislation. Des Moines Sioux City Salem and Sioux Falls will be visited after Madison to meet with agricultural interests.

Chicago Federal Farm Loan Board Madison Wis Des Moines Sioux City Iowa Salem Sioux Falls S. D

Prince Mahidol Arrives in U S for Sanitation Study

Prince Mahidol of Songkla, brother of the Siamese king, arrived in San Francisco en route to Boston to study sanitation and improve conditions in Siam. A customs officer nearly refused him landing, wrongly thinking him a Japanese.

Mahidol of Songkla Siam United States San Francisco Boston Hom

Russian Line Holds Mush Recapture Feats in War

From Petrograd via London dated Aug 26 the turning point in the Mush campaign came after Turkish occupation. Russian lines stiffened and after a sustained assault the Turks withdrew, leaving Mush in Russian hands. Turkish expedition toward Persia failed near Rachta with two regiments captured.

Petrograd London Mush Melasguerd Grishnal Rivandouza Persia Rachta War Office

Movies in presidential battle sweep political arena

New York Aug 26 Republicans and Democrats plan heavy use of movies in the campaign. Everett Colby, progressive Republican, closed a contract for a photo film to depict campaign phases and issues.

New York Everett Colby Republican Campaign Committee

Serbians Advance on Saloniki Front Take Prisoners

Paris dispatch reports the Serbians have made gains on the left wing of the Saloniki front, capturing several hundred prisoners as confirmed by the official statement.

Paris Saloniki

Col Francis H French Named Chief of Staff in Central Army

CHICAGO August 26 Colonel Francis H French formerly in command of the 21st infantry at Yuma Arizona was named chief of staff of the central department of the U S army under Major General Barry The remark about graveyards appears as a stray editorial aside not tied to the appointment

Chicago Francis H. French 21St Infantry Yuma Ariz Friday Central Department U. S. Army Barry

School Book List for Year Issued by Superintendent Gill

Superintendent C. M. Gill prepared and printed a complete list of required textbooks for the year in grades and Junior High public schools. A copy will be sent to parents with checklists and uniform prices. ink for pupil use is supplied free.

C. M. Gill

Old settlers of Adams Pike and Brown counties meet in Clayton

Old settlers and near pioneers from Adams, Pike and Brown counties will gather in Clayton on Thursday and Friday, August 31 and September 1, for a reunion. Noted speakers include Senator J. Hamilton Lewis, Congressman Edward J. King, and Edward P. Allen. Judge Callens will share county history, and Senator Walter Manny and John E. Wall are expected. A carnival company is planned for the week with attractions and amusements.

Adams Pike Brown Counties Clayton J. Hamilton Lewis Edward J. King Edward P. Allen W. T. Craig Callens Circuit Court of Winchester Walter I. Manny Mt. Sterling John E. Wall

Cal Callahan Outpoints Wolgast in Brooklyn Bout

Frankie Callahan outfought Ad Wolgast over ten rounds in Brooklyn as Callahan pressed, landed cleaner blows, and nearly KO'd Wolgast in round seven. Wolgast weighed 138 1 3 pounds to Callahan's 162 1 4.

Wolgast New York Frankie Callahan Ad Wolgast Brooklyn Callahan

Kidney Trouble Relief From Foley Pills

Ambrose Gary of Sulphur Oklahoma explains ten year kidney trouble improved after three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. He reports relief from the first bottle and feeling like a new man with no harmful drugs, as Miller and Arthur Drug Co advertises.

Ambrose Gary Okla Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Busy Socials and Travel Log From Quincy Area

Local notices record Mrs Fannie Crossman hosting a surprise lawn party for Edith Henning in Coatsburg and many residents visiting relatives, traveling to Detroit Peoria and Chicago, plus shoppers taking advantage of Basement Store sales and new school dress offers. Notables include Grand Army encampment plans and musical career moves.

Fannie Crossman Coatsburg Edith Henning Crossman K. J. Taylor and Co Joseph Schroeder Chicago Schroeder John Maguire Maiden Lane Snyder William Bingert North Twenty-fourth Street Bingert W. E. Finchs State Street Detroit Edward Flachs W. T., Duker Co Hubert Lennert Quincy Kansas City E. J. Taylor and Co M. &. Harris Spring Street Payson W. W. Fields Cameron H. M. Ferguson Nashville Tenn Eighteenth Kentucky Mr. Fields The Masonic Lodge of Missour

A Doctor's Remedy for Coughs Ad in Adverts

A doctor’s Pine Tar Honey cough medicine promises relief for summer coughs and colds. It soothes irritation, stops coughing, and claims to kill germs. Available at druggists in a 25 cent bottle.

Dr. Bell Adv

Hanly Lectures Stir At Camp Point Chautauqua

Camp Point reports a busy chautauqua day with children’ s stories and games by Miss Dawson a Stratford Opera company concert then J Frank Hay on The Patriotism of Peace. Judge Frank P Sadler of Chicago spoke on Twentieth Century Unrest Its Portent. Camp Point baseball beat Golden 12 to 7.

Camp Point Dawson Stratford Operatic Company J. Frank Hay Hanly Indiana America Stratford Concert Company Sadler Frank P. Sadler Chicago Golden Thursday

Moran Morris Fight Facing Interference

Oklahoma City August 26 Attorney General H S Prince Freeling has sent written orders to Tulsa Sheriff James Woolley to stop the staged fifteen round con

Oklahoma City Okla H. S. Prince Freeling James Woolley Tulsa

Entire Body Covered With Watery Pimples Would Scratch Till Blood

Providence Rhode Island October 15 1915 a reader reports a skin eruption that covered the body with water filled pimples causing severe itching and bleeding. After trying various salves a Resinol treatment provided relief the first night and complete cure in six weeks. Raymond E Madley 690 Union Ave says doctors have prescribed Resinol for over twenty years and asks for a free sample to Dept 3 S Resinol Baltimore MD

Providence, R. I Raymond E. Madley Union Ave Dept. 3-S Resinol Baltimore

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