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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
3
Vienna report notes Americans abroad see growing goodwill toward them and discuss emigration finances, Austro Hungarian resort patronage, steamship travel, and postwar labor needs. It weighs whether emigrants sending money home or returning to work abroad will aid reconstruction.
Chicago July 6 Several national guard units from the central department left for border stations for reassignment. Gen Barry gave no details on which contingents departed. All troops reported fit and had received the first injections of typhoid prophylaxis. Kansas and Missouri units were described as reasonably ready. The 31st Infantry in Michigan awaits orders, Ohio mustering proceeds, and physical examinations of troops in South Dakota and Wyoming advance rapidly.
Washington July 6 A Republican plan to delay action on the government shipping bill until next session and seek a vote date met little response in a Democratic caucus. Senators Simmons Stone Williams and other leaders opposed delaying and urged pressing the bill this session, even if it holds Congress in session all summer. The caucus adjourned to Friday while the committee reviews the house version, with Democrats insisting on prompt action.
The will of Mrs Hetty Green leaves the bulk of her estate to her son Col BEH Green and her daughter Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks. The remainder goes to old friends with small bequests. Executed in 1911 the will frees the heirs from inventories bonds or probate court accounting.
At the National Educational association convention in New York July 6 suffrage and modest dress take center stage as teachers denounce flashy styles. Major General Leonard Wood closes the debate on military training in schools at Dewitt Clinton High. The event also weighs defective children and training detectives, with Robert J. Aley favored for association president.
Berlin reports on day three of the Allied offensive noting limited successes. British forces renew heavy assaults south of the Ancre around Thiepval Laboisserie and Mametz Wood while the German line works to fortify first captured trenches. French patrols probe Flaccourt south of the Somme and launch repeated attacks against the German second position with limited gains.
Lieut. F. H. Wright of the protected cruiser Chattanooga escaped death after Carranzista soldiers forced him to back against a customs house wall and demanded he shout Viva Mexico. An officer intervened, Wright was escorted to the water front, and the port commander apologized promising punishment for the attackers. Captain Anderson and witnesses aboard the Jim Butler reported the incident and noted soldiers with bayonets forced salutes to the flag.
London reports publish Lloyd George plan details for provisional home rule in Ireland. It proposes an Irish house of commons with 78 members transferred from the English parliament for 26 counties. Of these, 76 are nationalists or independents, 2 are unionists Sir Edward Carson and J H M Campbell retain seats. Members will keep English seats and appear there often. The Irish senate would include unionist nominees for southern regions. The settlement lasts until one year after WWI ends, then imperial conference to adjust empire government. A new lord lieutenant will be appointed.
On July 6 the tentative plan calls for a 17 member committee with 10 on the Republican national committee executive panel. The remaining seven likely include five Progressive leaders. The exact executive and campaign committee members plus the treasurer and secretary of the national committee are to be announced in the coming days.
Chicago health officials led by Health Commissioner John Dill Robertson and Dr. S St Clair Drake met to stop infantile paralysis spread from New York. They ordered vigilant railway screening for trains from New York and warned residents, especially parents, to guard children against dust and flies as the disease looms.
New York July 6 William C C Redfield secretary of commerce told the National Education Association that vocational education should absorb the fruit of ages to fertilize labor and improve each era. Homer H Serley urged state cooperation to boost national efficiency through education. Philander C Claxton opposed compulsory military training and urged a democratic flexible national education system.
El Paso July 6 Captain Charles T. Boyd Lieutenant Henry T. Adair and seven troopers who perished at Carnzal were brought to Juarez on a special train from Villa Ahu mada. General George T. Bell Jr announced the crossing to El Paso planned for this morning.
New Orleans reports Mobile and Pensacola cut off from communication as tropical hurricane winds reach eighty miles per hour in Pensacola and seventy miles per hour in Mobile. By midday wires failed, ships in harbor dragged anchors, and wireless attempts to contact the isolated cities proved futile.
Salem police arrested seven men including former State Representative Charles R. OConnell after the body of Miss Margaret Ward was found in an automobile in Salem. Ward, 22, employed in Peabody, died after being placed in the car during alleged illegal medical practices. Three women were detained in Boston tied to the case. Bonds: OConnell and Bardwell $3,000. others $2,000. Hearings set for July 12.
In Chicago July the Deneen faction of Republicans and Progressives consider uniting to frame a Cook county slate for the September primaries. A five member committee was appointed to confer with Progressives on a county ticket. Progressives at their caucus may name a five member committee to meet the Deneen delegates. If they agree on a county ticket the Deneen group expects endorsement of Morton D Hull for governor.
Rains along the border and northern Chihuahua signal the rainy season and slow motor transport to American troops in Mexico. Pershing’s command holds enough supplies for sixty days despite hindered motor truck operations from Columbus south. The rains brought relief to sweltering National Guardsmen as New Jersey and Pennsylvania units arrived or moved toward Douglas, Arizona for stationing.
The physical exam of the 4,400 Indiana national guard at Fort Benjamin Harrison finished Wednesday night. Officers estimate about 20 percent rejected. Most companies have begun new recruiting drives as several officers were deemed unfit for service. A light aside notes wives buying ties?
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