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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
1
Three American naval officers examined the German submarine Deutschland to decide if it is a warship. They found no torpedo tubes and concluded the vessel is an unarmed merchant ship, unconvertible to a war craft without major reconstruction, as Captain Koenig prepares to depart within ten days.
Washington July 12 The president nominated Robert Hunt of Veratur Illinois to be assistant treasurer of the United States at Chicago.
Berlin reports claim the great allied offensive will end in defeat within weeks, followed by peace negotiations. Observers say Britain cannot break the German lines north of the Somme, while French and British efforts south of the Somme show limited gains. German experts doubt a broader breakthrough and expect continued pressure on other sectors.
Kaiser Wilhelm and Emperor Franz Josef pressed Czar Ferdinand to send Bulgarian troops to Galicia and the Italian front to halt Russian and Italian advances. A Sofia delegation delivered the request amid warnings that Romania could enter the war, while Ferdinand warned a Bulgarian withdrawal would invite Allied attack from Salonika. The Russians push through southeastern Galicia, prompting Austrian redeployments and a 150000-man loss estimate. The Italians have regained most occupied Austrian territory, aided by heavy artillery concentrations.
Gas explosion hits Hitchman Coal and Coke Co mine at Glendale near Wheeling West Virginia. About 150 miners were at work. 12 were burned but all are expected to recover.
R. W. Thompson of Lasalle is appointed Tuesday quartermaster of the First Indiana field artillery with the rank of captain by Gov. Dunne. A West Point graduate, he served as first lieutenant in the First United States infantry until retirement.
Springfield July 12 Dr C S Drake says Illinois faces no imminent epidemic but underscores risk from early exposures. Investigators rushed to enforce stringent quarantine rules as 23 confirmed cases and 15 under investigation spur new limits.
Berlin July 12 via London Alfred Lehmann ex-president of the Bremen chamber of commerce announced the submarine merchantman Deutschland launch as the first of a fleet to establish a regular trans Atlantic service. He said the Bremen is soon to sail with cargo and more similar ships are nearing completion to provide a weekly service between Germany and the United States.
Wabash express train No 9 and a Frisco outbound passenger train collided in terminal yards near Union Station in St Louis on Monday afternoon. The Frisco engine struck the Wabash mail and baggage coach. Officials said no injuries, no cars toppled, minor damage to engine and coach. investigation planned.
Washington July 12 final decision by the state department that the German submarine Deutschland is a merchant ship entitled to all privileges of a belligerent-owned freighter was forecast after naval and treasury inspection reports. Collectors Ryan and Captain Hughes found the vessel a una nned merchantman unable to be converted for war use without major changes. If upheld, the Deutschland would be free to handle cargo including weapons and troops, with allied diplomats noting it as a potential warship.
Debates resumed on an agricultural bill as Democrats pressed for a one hour daily session to speed business. Republicans named a conference committee on the legislative program. Evening adjournment at 5 55 p m to 1 00 am Wednesday. Military committee reported on mobilization conditions of the National Guard and Baker volunteer officers retirement bill. Conference report on river and harbor appropriation approved 187 to 182. Senate general dam bill on water power regulation discussed before adjournment to 1 00 am Wednesday.
Waukegan Ill July 12 State's Attorney Ralph J Dady argued that Marian Lambert did not die by her own action but by a sequence of facts leading to death He cited a ready to mail letter a birthday party and a sewing apron as part of the case He said Marian planned to attend a meeting with girls and did not intend self destruction while her father waited for the 8 05 train
El Paso notes the Mexican Northwestern railroad is reopened for military supply shipments to American troops in Mexico. Embargo lift on food exports allows El Paso concerns to ship via Juarez to Casas Grandes merchants who serve the field base quartermaster. Army officers see it as easing border strain.
July 12 Chicago. A W Charles says the Democratic state committee will likely not endorse any slate for state officers. Majority leaders oppose nominating a candidate against Gov. Edward F. Dunne. Committee to open campaign HQ at a Chicago hotel within ten days. Roger C Sullivan and Cook county Democratic leaders pick a full county slate headed by Macley Hoyne for state’s attorney.
Secretary McAdoo asked Congress to appropriate 135000 dollars for the Public Health Service to combat the infantile paralysis epidemic in New York and prevent its spread to other states.
Springfield Illinois July 12 eight mythical janitors collected 3430 for work at the Illinois state house during the 49th General Assembly. Dowell Parker and Richard Madden two real janitors testified they did all janitor work and never saw the other eight paid as janitors. Edward L Merritt said he was paid 50 for one day helping look over the journal with six other committee members, though he did not expect pay as the constitution caps legislator salaries at 2000 yearly plus 50 for expenses.
Two Villa bands attacked Carranza garrisons at Rosario and Parral on Tuesday but were repelled with losses, reports to Gen. Trevino indicate. Troops led by Gen. Garcia and Gen. Hernandez drove the bandits toward the Durango line, with minor skirmishes described and no details of decisive battles. Authorities believe Villa directs the campaign, and efforts to capture him continue, aided by prisoner testimonies describing him with crutches and two chargers.
Congress considers a 100000 dollar appropriation to combat infantile paralysis with 50000 for surgeon expenses in New York and the rest to prevent interstate spread. President Wilson approves, with Dr. W C Rucker predicting about 10000 dollars monthly for service work. Siegel resolutions seek hospital use at Ellis Island and a statue medal plus 100 dollars for a discoverer of a cure or preventive.
Cairo July 2 report says Arab forces took the strategic town of Kunfuda on the Red Sea, about 200 miles south of Jiddah, and also seized the nearby fort securing the port. The development marks a significant advance along the coast.
London and Paris dispatches report major Allied success across fronts. British forces complete the capture of the German first defensive line along 14 000 yards after ten days of fighting with over 7 500 prisoners taken and the near total seizure of Trones Wood and Contalmaison. Russian drive shows large prisoner totals while Stokhod Revel battles continue with German reinforcements and shifting landsturm movements.
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