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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
3
In a pointed warning, officials urge vigilance as tensions rise over a breach with the United States. Diplomats stress readiness and decisive response options amid mounting international pressure and public concern.
Berlin dispatch reports Count von Reventlow denouncing Admiral Von Truppel’s Der Tag article warning Germany not to underestimate the U S and questioning U boat warfare. Reventlow says American press expects Germany to yield and warns the piece weakens Germany’s position abroad. The Kreuz Zeitung also brands Truppel’s statements as weakening the German government’s stance.
Dr Culkin reported Archbishop Quigley remained alternately rallying and in coma since Sunday night. Doctors say paralysis reached the throat and spreads slowly. No recovery hope now. end may come in hours or be postponed a day or two.
The state board of health sent Dr. J A Foster to Oblong Crawford county to investigate a smallpox outbreak out of local control. From Oblong he will proceed to Mt. Carmel to study another epidemic.
Ex Governor Slaton of Georgia and Mrs Slaton arrived in New York on honeymoon after his term expired. He defended commuting Leo M Franks sentence to life, saying doubt about guilt and duty to act. He criticized mob critics, affirmed constitution as supreme law, and mused about returning to politics or practicing law in Atlanta.
The Whig's Associated Press operator James C Brennan mourns as his mother dies at the Chicago family home after being at her bedside the prior night. Local items note visitors, moonlight excursions, and sales at Meyer Wilms Co with sports and event mentions in Quincy society.
The ladies of St Rose host a whist and 500 gathering on the lawn of Elizabeth Teine at 1128 XII.9th Thursday afternoon. Elks plan a moonlight excursion on Friday, July 5th, inviting all.
Mayor W K Abbott Corporation Counsel John T Inghram and Aldermen Weisenburger and Koehler testified in Springfield before the State Public Utilities Commission about the Quincy Gas Electric and Heating Company's rates. The city contends rates are high for the invested money and the commission has requested an inventory filing not yet done.
The Moose lodge plans a Thursday evening moonlight cruise from Ouiney on the barge Mississippi. George Eastman in charge. barge at Hannibal with crowds leaving Bluff City each night. Quincy sports officials previewed the excursion, noting ten piece outfit and a dance floor with popular dance music aboard.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw arrived in New York to testify against her husband Harry K. Thaw in the insanity proceedings but did not appear in court. She released a statement from Chateaugay Lake asserting she is not fit to testify, denying intentional offense to Justice Hendrick, expressing a desire to shield Thaw from Matteawan, and calling for some restraint on him.
Central Illinois tennis tournament began at the Country club courts in Decatur with 26 players in singles and 13 doubles pairs. First round results include Risley Decatur defeating Taylor Bement 6-3 3-0 6-1 and Snyder Effingham beating Baymiller Peoria 6-3 6-4. Green Peoria beat Moeller Decatur 6-0 6-3, Haines Decatur defeated Adams Moncaqua 7-6 6-4. Baymiller Riegel Peoria beat Moeller Bering Decatur 6-1 6-1 in doubles.
Kansas City reports Fielder Jones intends a lengthy conference with Phil Ball on Ball's resignation. He plans talks with St Louis team officials on departure night, as the club prepares an off day before a Pittsburgh series.
A vintage ad touts Dr James Headache Powder as a quick cure for dull or violent head pains and neuralgia. It promises fast relief after a dime package and urges readers to ask for the product at the drug store.
Circus folk are said to be highly superstitious, favoring four leaf clovers, rabbit’s feet, horse shoes, and omens such as white horses and boxed corpses. Carl Hagenbeck Wallace circus owner B E Wallace rejects superstition and moves on Fridays, while the show tours Quincy on July 19 with 4100 performers from many countries. An immense street parade at 10 a.m. precedes a 2:30 p.m. performance daily.
Florence McLaughlin an 11 year old Philadelphia girl swimmer trains for a long distance 1635 mile race from Chester to Philadelphia. Photographs show her practicing jiu jitsu with Police Sergeant Rodman and wrestling moves. The images depict her lifting a 180 pound officer and applying holds to gain control.
Lawrence Nick 70, longtime Quincy resident, died at 3:40 PM at his daughter Mrs. Frank Herron’s home. Cause listed as neuralgia of the heart. Born June 2, 1845 in Germany, came to the U S as a child. Wife died two years ago. survived by two sons Lawrence Jr and William, both of Quincy, and eleven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Roy Ruff an 18 year old son of Casper Ruff and employee at the Ruff brewery suffered facial powder burns when a toy cannon back fired during a Fourth of July celebration in Quincy. He was improving under Dr. Blickhan's care after the blast from a heavy charge explosion during an inspection through the fuse hole.
A mass meeting is set for next Tuesday evening at 7 30 to gauge public opinion on current issues including methods of hurrying the building of air interurban lines and promoting general welfare enterprises. All residents invited. Rev N M Rigg officiated a wedding uniting Guy L Mulvin and Mae Bregenzer yesterday at 4pm at 314 North Eighth Street Quincy. After a few days with the Weber family the couple will move to Macomb where Mulvin works as a pattern maker. Sam Shumaker, delegate to the State Negro Personal Liberty league meeting in Springfield, announced Quincy will host the league’s October session after addressing the Springfield gathering. Lawrence Genebacher, 12, son of Alderman and Mrs George Genebacher of 1512 Oak Street, died Monday night at St Mary’s hospital from appendicitis. He is survived by his parents five brothers Ralph Leo Louis Roy and George Jr and his grandmother Mrs Fredericka Hildenbrand.
Mrs EB Hy Huenefeld and children of Jersey Street enjoy a Newport visit. The group toured the city while Mr Huenefeld accompanied them for a short stay and has now returned to Quincy.
Miss Nora Glenn of New London Mo returned home yesterday after a short stay with her friend. Miss Alice Wilson of 719 South Tentno is noted in the fragment.
The daughters of Daniel Malone express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their assistance during his illness and the floral offerings at the funeral. Signed Mrs Mary Halbach and Mrs Luella Miller.
One nicely furnished room in a private family with modern conveniences one block from Maine Street. Rent reasonable. Inquiries to 801 Jersey Street. AG
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