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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1915

Page

3

United States to Reply to Austrian Note on Neutrality

The United States plans a reply within two weeks to Austria Hungarian objections to U.S. arms shipments to allies, with Turkey expected to join Germany and Austria in protest. Officials may delay until Ottoman note arrives to inform Berlin and Vienna of Washington’s stance on arms exports and neutrality.

Washington United States Turkey Germany Austria Amsterdam State Department Vienna Great Britain France

Missouri River to Reach Twenty Seven Foot Stage

Missouri River levels in Kansas City are rising due to heavy rains in northwest Missouri and nearby states. The river is projected to hit 27 feet tomorrow, a level previously reached weeks ago. Kansas River shows a slight fall at Topeka as backwater from the Missouri persists. Flooding worsens near Ottawa and northwest Missouri towns like Rosedale and Corning remain submerged.

Kansas City Missouri Iowa Nebraska Topeka Kan Kansas River Maraises Cygnes Ottawa Rosedale Agency Corning

Wind Storm Damages North Dakota Amid Regional Destruction

Mitchell North Dakota July 5 A wind storm swept through this region causing extensive property damage across several counties. Two buildings were wrecked the roof off the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul depot and the Fullerton Lumber plant was partly wrecked. Hail shattered nearly all windows in Stickney and grain fields between Tripp and Scotland were leveled. No casualties were reported.

Mitchell Chicago Milwaukee, & St. Paul Fullerton Lumber Company Stickney Tripp Scotland

Clair Peace Proposals Emerges in German Talks

London dispatch reports that Financial News highlights tentative German peace proposals discussed in close touch with German sources. The note suggests U S involvement or awareness of these proposals and situates the information in current wartime diplomacy.

London Financial ‘News Today Germany United States

Officials weigh Nebraskan attack as legal and illegal

Washington officials received a German memorandum admitting liability for the Nebraskan attack but deem the act illegal under international law. They compare it to the Frye case, noting Germany’s regret and compensation offers do not erase the breach and may set a dangerous precedent.

Washington Gerard War Zare Wm. P. Frye Prinz. Eitel Friedrich Germany Frye United States

Wilson unaware of resignation rumor in Petrograd

Reports that George T. Marye, American ambassador at Petrograd, reportedly submitted his resignation were brought to President Wilson’s attention. At Harvard house it was stated the president did not know if Mr Marye had resigned and would not comment further.

Mrs Beidel Praises Lydia E Pinkham Silent Health Remedy

Mrs James A Beidel of Shippensburg Pennsylvania recounts years of severe monthly suffering and postnatal female trouble which she says were cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits it with restoring her health and recommends it to other women, noting the company offers confidential guidance from a woman.

Lydia E. Pinkham Shippensburg Lydia E. Pinkhara James A. Beidel Penn Street Pinkhem Jynn, Mass Lydia KE. Pinkhaima

Becker to Die for Rosenthal Murder Aided by Becker

The text reports that former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, slated for electroution over Herman Rosenthal’s murder, is expected to issue a statement denying the railroad accident theory of Big Tim Sullivan’s death. It notes Sullivan’s notoriety, his murder claim, and a reported fortune of about $1,000,000.

Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Tim’ Sullivan New York City Sullivan Becker

Official War Report From Paris July 15 1915

The statement notes a relatively calm day with a trenchfront battle in Argonne near Marie Therese and repulsed attacks at Haute Checauche and Bourielles. It reports artillery actions north of Arras and along the Aisne, Meuse, Vosges fronts, and describes Dardanelles ops with Zouave charges and prisoner captures while warships shelled Achi Baba and the Asiatic coast.

Paris Argonne Marie Therese Haute Checauche Bourielles Arras Ouennievieres Legation Kereves Achi Baba Asiatic

Golden Wedding Fireworks Draw Big Highland Park Crowd

A crowd of about three thousand gathered at Highland Park for The Golden Wedding Fireworks display last evening. The event ran from seven o'clock until after midnight with orderly attendance and active concessions.

Highland Park

Tse-Ne-Gat Cleared Of Murder By Jury In Denver

Tse-Ne-Gat, a Piute Indian, was found not guilty of murdering Juan Chacon in a U S district court in Denver. The four day deliberation followed a high profile case with prior clashes between Utes and Piutes and a rumored uprising. Tuberculosis and poor health were noted for Tse-Ne-Gat, who faces uncertain freedom.

Denver Tse-Ne Gat Piute Indian U. S. District Court Tse-Ne-Gaet Beeh Juan Chacon Colorado Tse-Ne-Gaft U.S Nebeker Utah Piute Old Polk Department of the Interior Hugh L Scotty Army Washington Scott

Seven Midshipmen Held Guilty in Naval Academy Inquiry

Annapolis Md July 15 Arguments of counsel and of the judge advocate closed in the court of inquiry into examination irregularities at the Naval Academy. Judge Advocate Watts said the evidence indicated the guilt of seven original defendants: Nelson Wessell Evans Hamilton Ode Harieon Dantan, all previously recommended for dismissal. Additional defendants cited include Jones Keller Beagle Helden Keefe, brought in from testimony in the present investigation.

Annapolis Naval Academy Watts R. M. Nelson, Jr J. Bk Wessell E Evans S.A. Hamilton J. E Ode O W. Harieon Jr D._E. Dantan Fullam Academy Andi Advocate Midshipmen E. H Jones Carl

Momentous Future in Woman's Mind and Mother's Friend

An old promotional notice appeals to expectant mothers, praising Mother's Friend as a remedy for physical comfort during pregnancy. It claims the product relaxes muscles, relieves nerve strain, and promotes a calm period for the child, urging readers to write Bradfield Regulator Co for more information and samples.

Bradfield Regulator.Co

Local Retail Ads and Visits Highlight Small-Town News

Local shoppers see price cuts on cotton dresses and Palm Beach suits at Halbach-Schroeder Co and Meyer-Wilms Co. Notables include Mrs. Ralph Gardner hosting in East Jersey Street and Joseph Winters visiting Chicago grandmother Mrs. N. Ff. Schnelle. Rev William Gamble travels to Palmyra to preach. Auction notice cites a 160 acre Tyler farm at Richfield.

Joseph Winters Chicago N. Ff. Schnelle Grand Union Tea Co N. 6Th St Schwindeler’s Palm Beach Halbach: Schroeder Co Vivian Ward Palmyra Gem City Business’college Palayta High School Nainsock Meyer- Wilms Co Dashwood Walbach-Schroeder Co Halbach-Schroeder Co J. M. Feld North Twelfth Street Robert Feld Davenport Lioth Stkc Halbach Schroeder Co William Gamble Good Shepherd Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church Halbach-Sehroec of Pearl Ledegreen Marjorie Holt Ledegreen Richfield Ia. m

Hirsch May Accept Management Of Road

Patrick Hirsch of a New York firm will visit Quincy next week to discuss taking the construction work of the C P L Q O Traction road. He told stockholders that local support is essential for success and that Quincy will provide its share of capital. Quincy seeks an interurban line and will pursue it aggressively. Construction could begin soon with Hirsch’s company ready to start at once.

C. PL & QO. Traction Company Patrick Hirsch New York Quincy Ilirsch Quincey Tlirsch

Death at Old People’s Home Claims 88-Year-Old Resident

Carl Reichardt, a resident of the Old People's Home, died there yesterday morning at age 88. He came to Quincy in 1896 after his wife’s death in Tinley.

Old People’s Home Carl Reichardt Marning Quincy Tinley

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles ad

The Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravel cure bladder irregularities and rheumatism in men and women. It promises to regulate children's bladder issues and offers mail order through Dr J W Hall of St Louis Missouri with testimonials available.

Texas J. W. Hall Olive Otreet St. Louis Vy Druggista

Park residents from Germany with multiple descendants

The obituary notes a German born carpenter who lived near Chicago and died leaving two sons Herman and Carl of Pasadena and Joliet, twenty grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. An appeal bond was filed in the circuit court by J A Whiteside to bring a $200 suit against A Padavich after Justice Ben Heckle ruled for the defendant in a case involving services for buying real estate in Kahoma Mo.

Justice Court J. A. Whiteside A. Padavic Ben” Heckle Kahoka

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