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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
1
Secretary Lansing said Germany’s pledge to sink armed merchant ships after February 20 reopens the submarine warfare issue. The Lusitania accord must be checked against the new policy as U.S. officials reassess future conduct under international law amid rising incidents.
Chicago police detained Antonio Cada Omone after New York officers traced ties to Jean Crones, the University club chef linked to a banquet poisoning. Investigators sought Crones and his companion in Chicago and other cities as chemists tested a second poison found in kitchen utensils. A signed letter by Crones to Mundelein's banquet is under NYPD scrutiny for authenticity.
At Evansville the Methodist church South delegates warned against strict prohibitions such as dancing and promiscuous dancing, noting new phrasing in general rules and urging reinterpretation of founder Wesley's views to fit modern life. Leaders from Epworth League and Vanderbilt called for avoiding a fixed sins catalog.
In Springfield Illinois on February 17 a Supreme Court ruling blocks women from voting in upcoming primaries for delegates to national conventions and state precinct roles. Veterans plan to reorganize with new officers and a program to push a constitutional amendment. Mrs S J Hanes leads the revived effort stating lawmakers did not intend to bar women.
In London on February 17, cabinet spokesmen admitted air defenses were inadequate and behind the threat. Key figures Bonar Law and A. J. Balfour acknowledged delays and the need for a dirigible fleet, while Tennant stressed coordinated efforts and ongoing improvements to protect arsenals and vulnerable points against long range aircraft.
A collapsed opera house in Giexia Texas at an early hour caused a gas explosion and fire. Nine people were killed, including Prof A Br Wiemer, Mrs Wiesner, and Prof A C Bruton. Dozens were injured and search for more bodies continued overnight. Property losses were estimated around 7300.
Paris via London reports French war office says fighting in Artois and Champagne has slackened though minor operations continue. It notes a camouflet explosion near the Lite road and artillery shelling of enemy revictualling convoys north of Tracy le Val east of the Oise and Berry-An-Bac area near the Aisne.
Marian Lambert, a Lake Forest high school girl, was found dead in nearby woods. William Orpet of the University of Wisconsin was arrested for murder and admitted meeting her to say he no longer cared. He planned to wed Celestia Youker of DeKalb. HL Mise Lambert died by prussic acid.
Washington reports that Congress will consider tee bills to raise the regular army to 160 000 to 200 000 men and a militia federalization scheme under a militia pay act within three weeks. Navy building plans delay until May as House and Senate committees weigh military funding and leadership rests with chairmen Hay and Padgett amid preparedness debate.
At El Paso Texas on February 17 a report claimed Guvr Jomneon, an American, killed five bandits before his own death near Tejoto cachi Chihuahua. Officials later identified him as Guy Hartman, a wealthy North Carolina distiller sought by the U.S. government over revenue frauds, though confirmation was not provided.
Governor Terris and the Michigan live stock sanitary commission announced the state’s quarantine against shipments from the Chicago stock yards has been lifted. Since the hoof and mouth outbreak began a year ago only stock for immediate slaughter could enter Michigan from Chicago.
Havre reports a renewal of a pledge by allied powers to end hostilities only after Belgium regains political and economic independence and is indemnified for damages. The Russian spokesman said Belgium will later join peace talks, while Belgian Foreign Minister Baron Bevens voiced gratitude and resolve. The Italian minister stated Italy was not a guaranteeing power.
Washington on February 9 17 officials say President Wileen has begun narrowing the list for secretary of war but has not made a final choice. Chicago lawyer John Barton Payne and Frederick A Delano vice governor of the federal reserve board are being considered. Payne was a guest at a dinner last week hosted by Postmaster General Burleson in the president’s honor.
A blaze at the six story American club building in Toronto on February 17 killed one man and injured two others. Directors believe the fire was incendiary or arson.
Petrograd report via London states New York Republicans take Root platform while an endorsement is refused. The item notes a Russian capture of Erzurum after a five day assault and a telegram from Grand Duke Nicholas to the emperor praising the army of the Caucasus and the victory.
New York February 17 Republican state convention adopts keynote platform backing military preparedness tariff reform and tough stance on Philippines independence and Mexico. A bitter fight over endorsing Gov Whitman ends with an uninstructed delegation and a compromise on resolutions. The big four delegates named James Wadsworth Jr Charles S Whitman Frederick Tanner and Eton B Brown.
London reports Erzerum the Turkish chief city in Armenia has fallen to Russian forces after a five day siege described as unprecedented by Grand Duke Nicholas. Unofficial notes claimed Von Der Goltz with is besieged inside. In Ypres, British trenches held against German assault as fighting continues.
The Holland storm rages with giant waves washing away dike supports and flooding towns near Amsterdam. Laborers rush to shore up defenses as two thirds of Monnickendam faces possible flooding and communications collapse hampers relief.
Springfield I Feb 17 The Anti Roosevelt Republican league sworn to oppose Theodore Roosevelt's nomination has received incorporation papers from Secretary of State Lewis Jr Stevenson. The incorporators include David Day former mayor of Litchfield Indiana and former Montgomery county central committeeman WE New some a Montgomery county central committeeperson and amhi AN Price a black politician.
Authorities search for a poison container linked to the murder case of Will H. Orpet. Investigators questioned friends and acquaintances as the analysis of the victim’s body remains incomplete. Officials expect results by weekend or early next week.
Mississippis Wassissippi levee breaks marooning a thousand or more people in Newellton Louisiana with only a motor boat for rescue. Three more drowned as 73 square miles of farmland flooded. nearby reports from Osika Louisiana warn of further levee damage and danger to orange and trick farms.
Thirteen French aeroplanes raided the town and camps of Strumitsa Bulgaria on Tuesday. They dropped 158 bombs starting several fires and then returned to base despite a severe bombardment.
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