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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
1
The jury retired to deliberate after final remarks from attorney Wilkerson of the defense in the high profile murder trial. Evidence and courtroom testimony previously presented centered on the defendant’s alleged involvement in the fatal incident.
In Waukegan Illinois on July 14 the defense completes its argument in the William H. Orpet murder case of Marian Lambert. Six lawyers will speak, with a jury trial expected by Saturday night. The state hints at action against potential witnesses while defense investigator Carlin faces questioning over influence on testimonies.
President Wilson spoke in Washington to a naturalization bureau meeting about disloyal foreign born citizens and the need for native Americans to adopt American ideals. He urged true Americans to model justice and freedom and stressed teaching new citizens the significance of American traditions. The remarks coincided with ongoing foreign policy tensions and emphasized steadfast principles over material aims.
Springfield Illinois reports a fatal heat incident on Thursday with a 97.4 degree high between 3 and 4 pm. Street thermometers exceeded 100 degrees, and Thursday night brought the city’s first rain in 21 days. The board of health ordered most bathing places closed due to unsanitary drought conditions, allowing only the one deemed sanitary for public use.
London dispatch reports the eastern front sees the fiercest fighting as Brussiloff presses massive attacks while Austro German forces halt a Russian advance along the Stokhod. Russians claim 2000 prisoners. western front actions include Somme consolidation and Verdun bombardments. Asquith and Lloyd George vow ample munitions and a growing Franco British offensive.
Three cases of infantile paralysis are reported to the state board of health. Ottumwa and Van Horn in Benton county are affected. Homes are quarantined and precautions are taken to stop spread. The board issues a warning pamphlet to residents.
A two week plus heat spell in Des Moines broke Thursday as a heavy rainstorm dropped temperatures from 94 to 70 degrees. Officials say widespread rain could be worth over 1 million dollars to area farmers. A 24 year old man, W Trowbridge, was killed by lightning during the storm.
Washington July 14 The Federal Reserve Board accepted the resignation of E. T. Meredith as class C director of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank. Meredith is the Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa.
State Senator Morton D. Hull will leave Chicago next Monday to start a downstate speaking campaign for the Republican nomination for governor. Headquarters opened in Springfield with Roswell Magill in charge. Progres sives and Thompson-Brundage factions mobilize Cook county slate. Willis Nance withdraws from the race. Frank S. Smith thanks 20,000 primary petition supporters. filing planned next week.
Chicago July 14 Six labor leaders received prison terms while eight others were fined and three acquitted following a Cook County court verdict. Seventeen union officials and former officials were charged with conspiracy to extort money and destroy property amid local labor troubles. Judge Rickham Seanlon to hear motion for a new trial.
A thunderstorm at Great Neck golf club on Thursday struck Felix Iacobus, a caddy, killing him as society women led by Mrs Oscar Lewisohn and Mrs Charles H Goddard watched. The bolt halted play, damaged property, and disrupted local electro train service amid a 60 mile gale and a sharp 17 degree temperature drop.
A conference among Warren of Detroit and Will Cox with Hughes's team discussed a trans continental trip for Republican nominee Charles E. Hughes. The plan includes speeches in Ohio Timers and Michigan, a Rockies stay, and a return via the southern route. Hughes to deliver acceptance speech July 31 in New York after formal nomination notice.
Von Bernstorff spent an hour aboard the submarine merchantman Deutschland. He inspected the vessel, praised Captain Koenig, and discussed sending official papers to Berlin. Officials noted Zeppelin freighters under construction in Germany for trans Atlantic service and predicted future airship arrivals. Guards kept crowds back as repairs and cargo handling continued.
In La Salle and Oglesby Illinois five to six companies of the Sixth Infantry were deployed to guard cement mills amid a nine week strike by about 1,200 workers. Gov. Dunne and Adjutant General Dickson directed mobilization with Col. Charles G. Davis commanding from Geneseo. A peaceful crowd observed the troop movement as officials coordinated through Tripp.
Washington July 11 The Senate opened discussion on a 313 million naval bill the largest in history with about 50 million more than prior totals. Supporters push quick passage amid general agreement on generous pay and manpower boosts to 68 700 sailors and 6 000 apprentices, exceeding the House plan of 61 000. Senator Norris questioned the personnel target but Senator Swansen said the draft follows the Navy General Board for manning the new ships and reserves. Senate Leader Ledge backed the need for a larger force to operate battleships and cruisers newly commissioned.
Ralph Mulford shattered the world speedway record in the elimination drive at the Omaha speedway turning off at 1119 miles an hour. Dario Resta previously held the mark set in Chicago. Fifteen drivers have already qualified.
New York July 14 leaders in medicine and public health from many cities and charities met to discuss the infantile paralysis epidemic. Dr Simeon Plexner of the Rockefeller Institute and others reviewed progress but offered no epoch making discovery. Dr Flexner urged calm noting the death rate is low and recoveries occur in many cases. Dr Haven Emerson, New York health commissioner, described efforts to combat the disease and said parental alarm is not justified. Of 16840 suspected cases investigated, 308 died.
The Jacksonville thermometer hit 101 on Thursday, July 14, per official weather observer George H. Pall. This is the hottest day here since July 16, 1914, when 106 was recorded. No heat prostrations occurred due to a steady breeze.
London notes little new from the battle of Europe as British and French forces press on the German lines. Diamets Wood is within 300 yards of the second line, while Somme valley positions near Perenne and Momtstquentil suggest preparations for further attacks. The Cologne Gazette hints at a September butter and fat card across the empire with three ounces per person plus an egg card.
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