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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
3
Superintendent John Schwank of the county home visited the city with friends to transact business and purchase supplies. He said operations are moving along smoothly. Doctors O F Schullian and H F Litchfield from the city inspected the home and will report to the state board of administration. After the inspection they continued to Camp Point for the chautauqua.
A certificate filed with County Recorder James Buffington records a new farm name Cedar Grove, added to a list where Cedar and View each appear three times. Other frequent names include Maple with two and Lawn with two, reflecting name trends among local farms.
In a progressive city profile the speaker lauds Quincy as a model Middle West center with strong banking and news services. Judge Franklin argues service should be the standard of men, endorsing compulsory franchise to curb corrupt politics and urging humanity over commercialism for true Christianity expressed as good citizenship.
In Laredo Texas on August 26 officials confiscated all copies of a Monterey newspaper that carried an inflammatory article urging three Mexicans to rise against the United States, seize Texas New Mexico Arizona California parts of Oklahoma and Mississippi and proclaim The Republic of Texas.
Twenty armed Mexicans reportedly crossed into Texas near Progreso and are being pursued by about fifty U S troops. Progreso recently saw clashes between bandits and soldiers as the incident unfolds along the border.
Washington reports a first payment of 504 198 dollars for Alaska Northern railway securities by the interior department. The line runs from Seward into the interior and will fund the construction of a new government road.
London reports a German submarine has been destroyed near Ostend Belgium by an aerial bomb. Official announcement released this evening confirms the loss of the submarine and notes the Allied air force involvement in the attack.
The county conducts a major Good Roads campaign with Will Michaels supplying oil free of charge. North of Fall Creek the Atlas road is being graded and oiled with two engines and two graders at work, expected to greatly ease travel to Quincy and surrounding areas. Camp Point reports a large hill north of Bailey Park graded and oiled, improving access. Roads across townships are being cleared and improved, promising the most successful road campaign in county history by week’s end.
Halbach Schroeder Co advertises wash dresses in colored and white at half regular price. Several local travels and visits noted, including Aldo Sommer party headed to Chicago and St. Louis picnic date set for September 14 in Terwische grove. Residents mentioned include Miss Nina Cannon, Mrs Ralph Ferris, Alderman George Koehler, and Prof Arthur Diesing with church events and visits to Detroit and St Jacobi parish.
Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania backed woman suffrage in Denver and predicted women in Pennsylvania will gain the vote after the next election. He spoke today affirming support for equal voting rights.
Paris reports rising curiosity in Luxembourg due to German invasion actions along the French border. Switzerland feeds Luxembourg as harvests approach while new German occupancy details emerge. Proclamations from Coblenz justify occupation. censorship clouds Luxembourg reports and Dutch and French papers note limited verifiable facts.
A violent wind and rain storm swept the California Arizona border today, reaching San Bernardino mountains. Winds hit 45 to 50 mph as temperatures plunged about thirty degrees in minutes, followed by a rapid rain shower. The storm lasted at most an hour in most locations.
Berlin dispatch via London says the Chemnitz Volksstimme reports that upon entering the war Germans freed 40 political prisoners from Warsaw citadel. Most of the released inmates are said to be Russian socialists who had despaired of freedom.
General P Elias Calles, Carranza commander, shifts headquarters with about four thousand troops from Zorilla to Martinez fifteen miles east of Nogales. Movements are surrounded by mystery and viewed as potentially preparing a coup.
American colony votes at mass meeting to boost the capacity of the American hospital in Petrograd as Red Cross units withdraw from Russia on October 1. Authorities note the move will expand care for wounded and displaced, reflecting wartime demands and local support.
In Joliet Illinois on August 26 acting Warden Ryan ordered tighter controls after convicts caused unrest at the state prison. Twelve quarry workers refused to work and were placed in solitary confinement while eight chair factory workers fought, injuring several and one man severely enough for hospital care. Visitors are barred from guard hall and yard and must obtain the warden's order to speak with prisoners.
Berlin Aug 26 The new membership list of the Royal Academy of Arts shows the directors have not let the war intrude on their domain. It includes foreign members from Paris Brussels London and Rome with artists in applied arts painting sculpture and music. Notable names include Bonnat Rodin Lagac Wauters Brangwyn Ouless Michetti Monteverde Bossi Puccini Stanford Vidtor and Mrs Lymenstall who has returned home after surgery.
An elderly patent medicine advertisement promotes Wonter cures for kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children. It claims to dissolve gravel regulate bladder issues and cure diabetes rheumatism and irregularities with a two month dose sold for one dollar sent by mail if not available locally testimonials from various states accompany the offer. Dr B D Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Mo. Gold by Druggiuste
London reports dramatic peerage disruption after a year of war with hundreds of changes. Heirs of great titles fall in battle or sickness, some deaths threaten extinction of lines, and succession remains limited to direct male descendants while daughters lack claim except by royal act.
In New York on August 26 a plan to reorganize the M. Rumely company of La Porte Indiana, agri cultural implements makers now under receivership, was announced by committees of creditors and security holders. The committee includes bankers from New York, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
Washington reports Haiti's parliament is allowed until September 7 to act on a proposed ten year extension of a financial protectorate by the United States. In the interim American marines will stay in the major cities to prevent renewed anarchy and maintain order.
Ira N. Morris United States minister to Sweden departed Chicago today and will sail to Stockholm to resume his official duties after traveling here for over a month for an operation on his throat.
In Cairo Illinois on August 26 a passenger, James Kesse, and conductor Winchester Sanders clashed after Kesse was dropped at Mound City for a returned fare. Kesse shot Sanders in the breast. Sanders fired back, killing Kesse instantly, in a fatal duel on the de St. Louis interurban line.
Ad pitches Sloan’s Liniment for neuralgia relief in the face head arm shoulder chest and back. Stated to calm pain in minutes with penetrating action without rubbing. Encourages readers to buy a 3 ounce bottle for 25 cents at all druggists.
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