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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
5
Mostly cloudy in Illinois with light snow flurries possible in the north, colder later. Missouri and town districts expect partly cloudy skies and cooler weather Wednesday, then fair and slightly warmer Thursday. Yesterday's temperatures ranged from 23 at 7 am to 36 at 5 pm with wind from the south.
A report notes the river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will probably rise slowly during the next 24 to 36 hours. Local authorities caution residents along the banks to monitor water levels and take precautions as nearby communities brace for potential flooding.
Illinois nears ninety seven years of statehood with anniversary events planned in Springfield and across communities. The Illinois Centenary Commission leads a large scale observance three years ahead of the 1918 centennial as schools and state offices join in, highlighting progress, federal ties, and pride in state sovereignty within the nation.
Galesburg lowers its gas rates under a five year franchise revision. The arbitration board yields better rates for large users, with a tiered scale: the first thousand feet at $1.00, each thousand feet beyond it at a five cent reduction, and a flat $0.80 per thousand for usage over seven thousand feet monthly. The change saves about $15,000 yearly, drawing mixed reaction from mayor and public, while Bloomington and Belleville see separate utilities cuts.
The Danville Commercial News details the retirement of a Wabash railroad veteran with almost four decades of service. Beginning as a water boy in a section foreman’s shack, he rose step by step to oversee over five hundred miles of railroad property before leaving due to ill health. The piece frames his career as a testament to American opportunity.
The article notes Henry Ford seeks representatives for a peace party and invites Hiram N. Wheeler of the Journal from Quincy to board a ship and contribute. Wheeler, a veteran editor and dean of Quincy journalism, would lend practical sense to a commission already influenced by prominent figures. James Keeley of the Chicago Herald is also mentioned as having prior competence in international travel.
A Nation's Business writer predicts renewed cloture attempts in the Senate as Congress opens. The issue centers on whether a small legislature gains more public advantage from extended debate or swift action aligned with party caucus decisions. Defense remains paramount while industry and trade legislation are expected to advance.
The discussion notes possible sugar duty extension beyond May 1 and use of income tax to add revenue elasticity. It cites decreased customs revenue, war effects on duties, refunds on heavy sugar exports, and potential Cummins Act revisions. Railway mail pay and post office bills are also anticipated amid a flurry of business‑oriented measures.
The article discusses potential measures to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition after the European war, including explicit declarations of freedom to collude domestically, possible government ownership of ships, and expansion of foreign bank branches. It notes the Federal Reserve system enabling large banks to establish Latin American branches, calls for amendments to permit joint foreign branches, and hints at changes to bank capital requirements. It also mentions anticipated credit measures for agriculture, debates over new revenue sources, and renewal of emergency October taxes, with bipartisan collaboration anticipated on a forthcoming bill package.
The column laments use of front names for public officials and leaders as a sign of disrespect, citing Chicago Mayor Thompson and Henry Ford figures. It notes the cost of Ford's peace mission and references social quirks from Pocahontas lineages to wedding tomahawks, closing with a light jab at a press contractor known as Conrad Malczewski.
A retrospective item recalls sculptor Clark Mills born in Onondaga County New York who designed the Liberty statue atop the U S Capitol and died in Washington DC January 12 1883. It also notes other dated appreciations from history such as imperial Russia celebrations and habeas corpus restoration in 1863.
Vistula line reports French forces capturing the chateau of Vermelles. The note quotes Plutarch on how glorious exploits do not always reveal virtue or vice in men.
Queen Alexandra King George of England born in Copenhagen 71 years ago today. Samuel M. Ralston governor of Indiana born in Pascaraway County Ohio 58 years ago today. William H. Truesdale now president of the Lackawanna Railroad born near Youngstown Ohio 64 years ago today. Elmer J. Burkett former Nebraska senator born Mills County Iowa 48 years ago today. Ambrose Kennedy congressman born Blackstone Massachusetts 40 years ago today. William Mitchell Cleveland American League pitcher born Sardis Massachusetts 27 years ago today. Edward M. Reulbach Newark Federal League pitcher born Detroit 33 years ago today.
Buenz asserts money from Germany funded operations and Hamburg America Bank acted as banker for Captain Boy-Ed the German naval attache in Washington. He denies any unlawful acts in supplying German ships at sea while acknowledging remittances of 500000 dollars in three chunks and unknown 750000 dollars to Kulenkampff.
W. P. Read a millionaire coal merchant and Chicago pioneer died in Chicago today from pneumonia. He was a Civil War veteran and a former lieutenant colonel in the Illinois militia.
An old advertisement fragment offers a six cent mail-in trial package from Foley & Co 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Il. It promises Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills Foley Cathartic tablets and a free trial. The copy urges writing name and address to obtain the bundle.
Sterns' bowling team faced L and S Cigar at Turner Hall Monday night. Henry Fuhrman starred with a 217 in one game and an average of 185 across three games. Sterns won two of the three games.
William Slee was arraigned in Justice E J Bonney's court yesterday for burglarizing George Brown's Walton Heights home and was granted a continuance until this afternoon.
An old medicinal ad claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women and regulates bladder issues in children. It promises two months of treatment per bottle and offers testimonials, with mail order for $1.00 from Dr JM W Hal, 2926 Claire Street, St Louis, Missouri.
A prominent dentist warns that pyorrhea, a germ driven gum disease, affects about nine of ten adults and often goes unnoticed until advanced. He promotes daily dental care and a public sample prescription to combat the condition.
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