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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
7
Governor Edward F. Dunne calls for a national reorganization of the militia with a target of 1.5 to 2 million citizen soldiers. He proposes universal college military training and higher federal funding, arguing current forces are inadequate against major European powers.
London Aug 27 report states Berlin authorities seek to curb distilled liquor consumption by banning sales after 7 p m on ordinary days and prohibiting all sales on Sundays and holidays and the adjacent days. Dealers oppose the proposal.
Scream of shells echoed as Fort Totten mortars fired eighteen 700 pound projectiles toward a tiny sail float three miles offshore. Observers at Sands Point tracked the volley, with guns firing by telephone and searchlights on the float. Hits will be tallied in days.
Frederick A. Delano of Washington, D.C., vice governor of the Federal Reserve Board, presented a Unitarian conference report outlining what constitutes an adequate ministerial salary. The guide links a minister’s pay to family needs, housing, recreation, education, and health, with suggested ranges from 1,000 dollars in small towns to 4,000 dollars plus a parsonage in large cities, noting 25 percent higher as reasonable.
Gen. ment st justice for defaulting his bond when held with Gen. Huerta on charges of conspiracy to violate American neutrality, spent the forenoon with his family at his residence and disappeared fifteen minutes before justice officials arrived to arrest him. Reports tied to rumors of an uprising by Orozco Huerta and Carranza.
Amsterdam dispatch notes heavy traffic between Holland and Belgium as Bergen op Zoom sees brisk movement despite wartime export restrictions. A Telegraaf correspondent cites 24 000 kilograms of goods allowed to cross in the two days before filing, described as abnormally small.
Washington reports Frank L. Polk, corporation counsel of New York City, as the probable choice for counsellor of the state department. President Wilson is expected to appoint him, with Secretary Lansing understood to have recommended Polk as the office has been vacant since Lansing succeeded Bryan.
Springfield reports about 1200 typhoid cases in Illinois prompting a health board bulletin. Dr C St Clair Drake warns the disease stems from unsanitary disposal of human excreta and contaminated milk, water, and foods. He urges strict sanitation, proper handling, and anti typhoid vaccination offered free by the state.
Three developments emerged in the Indiana fraud case centering on Indianapolis leaders. James M. Gibbon pleaded guilty and was jailed on a $4,000 bond under Special Judge W H Eichhorn. The May 5 1914 primary fraud case is separate from the conspiracy charge naming Thomas Taggart Mayor Joseph Bell Police Chief Samuel Perrott and over 100 others. A special venire of 200 was ordered for a jury, but the court declined to oversee the jury selection.
In Flora Illinois two men, Albert Ewen and J M Ashcraft, died after drinking whiskey that had been stolen by another man. An inquest is planned for tomorrow with the whiskey to be analyzed.
August 26 fire practically destroyed the Illinois Central car repair department in Waterloo. Four box cars were ruined and two engines owned by Coln Brothers junk dealers were badly damaged. Origin undetermined but thought sparked by a locomotive. Firemen prevented spread to round house. Blaze drew crowds for miles. Loss to railway company about $40,000.
Austrian cavalry has pushed from Kovel and divided Russian forces into two groups unable to cooperate. North of the Bug the Austrians gained ground toward the Brest Litovsk Minsk railway, holding positions about three miles west of the Lesna River. The wedge at Kovel widened, severing Russian forces. Italians again defeated on the Isonzo and Tyro fronts.
New York Aug 26 American auto makers shipped 37 780 motor vehicles valued at 60 254 635 with parts at 7 000 006 totaling 67 254 635 for the year ending June 30 an increase of 100 percent from the prior twelve months Trucks to Europe rose from 784 to nearly 14 000 while passenger cars and exports to South America and Canada fell England remained the top customer with 13 834 vehicles valued at 21 149 000 France ranked second with 5 441 vehicles valued at 13 776 000
Chicago Aug 26 Acting on a request from prominent Chicagos yachtmen Congressman Martin P Madden sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urging a citizens naval training camp be established at Lake Bluff Illinois to mirror the Fort Sheridan army camp The Associated Yachts Power Boat club officials said 200 men were ready to join such a camp
LONDON August 26. During the week ending August 25, nineteen British merchant ships totaling 76 000 tons and three fishing vessels were destroyed by submarines or mines. The week marks a highly successful period for German underwater craft since the war began.
Aug 26 Berlin dispatch reports trotting and steeplechase racing may resume with pari mutuel betting allowed. Government sanction long sought by racing interests is anticipated this week, via London channels.
Aug 26 Oakland delegates to the National Education Association convention attend departmental congresses. William T Foster Reed College criticizes students as too academic and says colleges must discuss politics. Thomas M Balliet urges dividing the four year term into two two year periods with more professional study later. German spies on the western front show daring tactics, including officers in disguise and a prisoner transfer near Army Headquarters.
Anxiety gripped Little Rock as Weather Bureau warned of another major flood on the Black River and the White River basins. Heavy rain pushed water levels up in Newport where streets are clearing, while Knobel reported half the town flooded and the river rising rapidly.
The German chancellor announced a policy aimed at settling the issue, puzzling American officials and German observers. Some sources suggest it could lead to diplomacy with Count von Rehrenstrorf and the State Department over a possible modus vivendi. It remains unclear how Germany's stance will affect the Arabic case, with likely demands for disavowal, assurances against repetition, and compensation for the Americans who suffered. A future Berlin declaration is expected to include guarantees against similar acts.
Armed Mexicans from south of the border attacked the William Moody ranch near Columbus Ohio today. They drove out the family looted rifles saddles and horses and set fire to outbuildings. Raiders escaped across the border before the military patrol reached the scene.
The proprietor of a general store in Webster twelve miles west of Winterset was murdered this morning. His body was found at seven o'clock by a woman who had come to the store to make a purchase. The incident has shocked the small town with few details available.
Gov Moses Alexander of Idaho, a rare Jewish governor in U S history, urged preparedness at a Boston reception. He said Jews are pacifists by nature but urged Jewish mothers to send sons to recruiting officers if war comes, noting he would be the first Idaho volunteer if needed.
Secretary Garrison's report on the army's needs in connection with the administration's plans for strengthening the national defenses will probably be submitted to President Wilson early next week. The briefing anticipates outlining military requirements, funding implications, and strategic goals for national security.
London August 26 Danish master steamer Samus which ran aground at the Orkneys July 6 has been floated.
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