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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1915

Page

7

Cheney Wins Second Battle Of Bill Giving

New York and Chicago split a July 14 doubleheader in New York. Chicago won the east trip's first victory after six straight losses, as Cheney edged Tesreau and Schauer in the pitchers’ duel. Cubs produced two seventh inning runs via a Saier walk Williams single Phelan sacrifice fly Archer three-base hit. First game score 7 1. Second game details continue.

New York Chicago Brooklyn Cheney Tesreau Schauer Cubs Saier Williams Phelan Archer Kes A Viaughn Adams Bresnahan Fletcher Wee Reee Merkle Lobert Snodgrass Ee Meyers Deéoin Grant Bas Burhs Good Mevers Burns Meyers Chenery

Phillies Slug For Victory In St Louis Game

Philadelphia defeated St Louis in a hard hitting baseball game highlighted by multiple home runs. The contest showcased strong offensive play from Philadelphia as key slugging performers led the attack.

Phillies Philadelphia St.Louis

Coombs returns to beat Reds in ten inings

Brooklyn pitcher Jack Coombs, back after a week with a strained tendon, shut out Cincinnati 2 to 0 in ten innings. Groh doubled for Cincinnati and Williams, a Northwestern league recruit, added their lone run in the fourth. Toney allowed two runs in a duel before Coombs and Miller closed out the N L tilt.

Coombs Brooklyn Jack Coombs Cincinnati Toney Groh Williams RW. E Wingo Coombs and Miller

Bunnies and Masons Play Long Contest in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids on a July date, a 16 inning game ended on darkness with Seibold and Garrett as the pitchers. Seibold struck out 12, Garrett 6, and Cedar Rapids turned five double plays while Eastside baserunners were picked off on most chances. Hofmann sprained an ankle while chasing a hit but stayed to catch. final score called at 0-0.

Cedar Rapids Scanlon Seibold Garrett Mason City Ualls Eastside Hofmann

Keokuk Defeats Clinton 3 to 1 on Muddy Field

Keokuk defeated Clinton 3 to 1 on a muddy field. Boyle's men had the breaks as the scoreboard shows Clinton 010 000 000 1 16 and Keokuk 102 000 000 3. Batteries Cooper Evans Brown.

Clinton Keokuk Boyle Clinton Oi Cooper Evans Bixby and .Brown

Waterloo Breaks Losing Streak With 4-3 Win

Waterloo defeats Marshaltown 4 to 3 as Whaley shines on the mound. Errors by Marshaltown contribute to Waterloo’s runs with a final tally of 4 to 3. Batteries Hill and Hammerschmidt for Waterloo, Whaley and Sheldon for Marshaltown.

Waterloo Marshaltown Whaley Woo Rowe Marshs Wee Thill and Hammerschmidt Whaley Sheldon

Federal Baseball League HQ Moves From Chicago to New York

The Federal Baseball League plans to relocate its headquarters from Chicago to New York within two weeks, announced by president James A Gilmore. He said the move is aimed at placing the league’s office nearer its new club, with work ahead for the shift to be completed by January.

Chicago Federal Baseball League New York James “A Gilmore Gilmore League Lis Licageo

Hold-Up in Chicago Loop Ends in Chase and Escape

In Chicago early today an alleged highwayman named William O Connor entered Messengers cafe on North Clark Street and held up cashier Peter Johns, seizing 872 Johns before being chased by policemen. Johns fled through the street shouting for help as O Connor fired his revolver.

Ticago Willam O'Connor Tuehwaysman Chicago Loop Dee Shine O'Conner Clark Street Peter Johns

Stromboli Wins Belmont Park Suburban Handicap

Stromboli, a 4 year old chestnut gelding from Fair Play St Priscilla, ridden by Turner and carrying 122 pounds, won the classic suburban handicap at Belmont Park. Norse King broke a leg in the crowding incident and was destroyed. Officials kept those placings after a foul claim, with Sam Jackson placing second by a nose over Shop Shooter. Time 2:05 2.5.

New York Stromboli Fair Norse King F. B. Lene Brooklyn Turner Nvith Stromboli L. Parson W. J. Weber

Dr King's New Discovery Adclaims Cough Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughs colds and bronchial and lung ailments. It urges readers to visit a druggist to obtain a bottle and begin treatment immediately for relief and cure.

Dr. King

Local Oil Maghate Leases Western Land

G A Urban will depart for Ada Oklahoma to drill a leased quarter section for oil and gas, paid 800 cash with royalty to the owner upon success. The tract lies near already productive wells where natural gas is abundant, and drilling will begin soon to pursue potential strong results.

G. A Ott Ada Okla South Side Quincy Hig Urban

Formal dedication of the new Dixie highway at Watseka

In Watseka Illinois on July 14 the Illinois division of the Dixie highway was formally dedicated Joseph G Cannon former speaker of the national house of representatives turned the first shovel for the project Delegates from surrounding areas attended and most travelers praised the choice of time for the good roads movement despite morning rain the event energizes plans to extend the Dixie highway through Vermilion county with work to be pushed forward

Watseka Ill Illinois Joseph G. Cannon National House of Representatives Vermilion County

Floating Mines Threaten Atlantic Shipping Near Equator

LAS PALMAS July 14 Floating mines drifting in the Atlantic threaten vessels between South America and Europe. The captain of the Argentine steamer Patagonia reported sighting a mine northeast of Brazil at latitude four degrees fifty minutes, longitude 31 degrees five minutes. The mine was moving southwest toward the coast at about one mile per hour, prompting maritime authorities to warn.

Las Palmas Canary Islands Atlantic South America Europe Patagonia Brazil Equator

Situation Unchanged in Cadorna Report From Rome

Rome dispatch notes no change in the front as of tonight. The official communication based on General Cadorna's report states the situation remains the same without new details.

Rome London

Bud Goodwin to defend titles at Pacific water carnival

Bud Goodwin of the New York A. C. and reigning one mile swimming champion will compete across distance events at the Pansoma Pacific exposition water carnival this summer. The Mercury footer, in racing for seventeen years with fourteen as a national champion, looms as a formidable rival, attracting much speculation on the outcome.

Bud Goodwin New York A. C Mercury Footer Boston van Dyke

Circus Men Need No Watch at Hagenbeck Wallace Show

A business crowd notes circus musicians cue each act with distinct tunes and wonders why performers never check their watches. The Hagenbeck Wallace and Hagenbeck Carl Hagenbeck combined giant circus opens with a parade at 10 am and shows at 2 and 8 pm with doors opening an hour earlier.

Quincy Wallace Circus Carl Hagenbeck Animal Show Zoological Paradise

Imperial Shrine establishes temples in four new cities

In Secret session the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine created temples in four cities and issued a dispensation for a fifth not yet effective. Last year dispensations for Mossah temple in Fort Worth and Ansar temple in Springfield became active, while Arabia temple in Houston and Kerbela temple in Knoxville formed after a delay. Roanoke will wait another year.

Seattle Imperial Council of Mystic Shrine Mossah Temple Fort. Worth Tex Ansar Springfield Arabia Temple Houston Kerbela Knoxville Tenn

Federation To Free John Lawson Campaign Opens

The American Federation of Labor will do all it can to free John R. Lawson, the labor leader sentenced to life in the Colorado mine war case. Secretary Frank Morrison announced mass meetings are under way nationwide, editorials are appearing in sympathetic papers, and contributions are being collected to support the fight. The federation began its campaign with a circular issued June 3.

Federation Washington, D. C American Federation of Labor John. R. Lawson Colorado Frank Morrison

Carranza Still Favored by Washington Recognition

Washington dispatches report that General Carranza is likely to be recognized by the U S administration after his forces captured Mexico City. Officials acknowledge his recent course has surprised them but avoid denying past doubts about his advisability in Mexican affairs.

Carranza Washington, D.C Mexico Washington Administration Dom Mexico City

General Revival At Chicago Retail Merchants Meet

Expect revival in business and increased interest in American style creations. Merchants attending the two day Retail Dry Goods Merchants association convention in Chicago heard speakers including State Senator Joana Dailey of Peoria Alfred E Koch of Tolerto president of the national organization John W Farwell of Chicago and others.

Chicago Joana Dailey Peoria Alfred E. Koch Tolerto National Organization John W. Farwell

Co operation urged to aid rural credits movement

Myron T. Herrick told the National Fertilizer Association in Hot Springs Virginia that government aid is not needed for individuals or private business. He said the remedy for current trouble lies in cooperation between farmers and the best authorities see no emergency requiring government cash or credit.

Hot Springs Myron T. Herrick National Fertilizer Association

Discuss His Successor In Chicago Speculation Rife

In Chicago on July 14 speculation swirled over Archbishop Quigley's successor. Names reportedly under Vatican consideration include Bishop Ryan of Alton Illinois Bishop Althoff of Belleville Illinois and Bishop Muldoon of Rockford.

Chicago Quigley Middle West Vatican Ryan Alton Althoff Bellville S Muldoon Rockford

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