Weather Temperatures Logged Throughout the Day
Yesterday's temperatures showed a cool start at 7 a.m. rising to 89 at noon and peaking at 93 degrees by 5 p.m. The day ended with a low around midnight at 78 degrees.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1915
Page
7
Illinois Missouri and Town Weather Outlook
Increasing clouds Sunday with possible showers by night or Monday. Cooler Monday especially in the north and northwest portions. Missouri shows unsettled conditions Sunday and Monday with showers and thunderstorms and cooler temps Monday. Town reports showers and likely thunderstorms Sunday, cooler Monday with partly cloudy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Town
River Stage Forecast Across Warsaw to Hannibal
The river is expected to fall slowly over the next 48 hours from Warsaw to Hannibal. Stage readings at 7 PM yesterday show varied levels across multiple river points, with overall trend downward as forecasts predict continued drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Warsaw
Hannibal
Sherman in Kansas City Attacks Tariff and Governance
The speech by Senator Sherman in Kansas City criticizes free trade and calls for a protective tariff, labeling Democratic mismanagement a cause of national debt. He warns that increasing government control would worsen inefficiency and urges the 1916 campaign slogan Back to Prosperity to rally support for tariff restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Y
Sherman
Kansas City
Democratic Party
Treasury
Post Office “Department
Steel spike and railgear boom linked to war contracts
An industrial report from near Quincy details a surge in steel production for India and Russian railways. A spike mill runs at full capacity with English firm inspectors. rail plates for Russia also flood the market while stock moves hint at war contracts. The piece questions neutrality as America profits from munitions amid global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
India
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Glad to Be Rid of Him Ends Thaw Case Debate
New York public opinion swung as Harry K. Thaw’s insanity verdict shifted from insane to sane after years of appeals and wealth influence. The World notes the case exposed wealth’s power in legal rescue while Thaw’s fate remains tied to mental state and potential release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry KK. Thaw
Stanford White
Armericans
Thaw
Sand
New York World
Supreme Court
Washington
White
Harry
Not Gone Scatheless Says New York Audience
The remark condemns the criminal act and expresses that New York will be content to see him disappear in the future, wishing no further sight or hearing of him. The statement frames a desire for justice and public closure on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Editor's Night-Cap on War and Free Press Debates
Letter from William H. Wilgus of Mt. Sterling IL bemoans press censorship and wartime rhetoric. He critiques The Whig and advocates open discourse, noting tariffs, gold, and suggested peace terms amid global conflict. He lists diverse opinions and urges broad access to voices.
Join the Chamber Live Ones Do Not Be Dead
The Whig's Letter Box urges merchants to join the Chamber of Commerce and be part of the active group. It contrasts lively engagement with remaining outside, suggesting business vitality hinges on participation and warns against apathy symbolized by the old reaper. The piece notes recent congratulatory messages to the Chamber to spur awareness among local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Chamber’ of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Join the Chamber of Commerce and keep Quincy progressive
A call to join the Chamber of Commerce urges residents and businesses to unite for Quincy. Emphasizes its hilltop location, park system, industrial base, schools, churches, and transport links by river and rail. Praises past leaders John Wood, Edward J. Parker, and John A. Heller as examples, and urges everyone to be a "live one" booster for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Felinae
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
John Wood
Edward J. Parker
John A. Heller
Quincy Letter Highlights Branston Ties and Memorial Day
An excerpt from Joseph Cook of Quincy Illinois, a Branston native, praises Branston news coverage and notes cross river interest from Missouri. He recalls a 1912 visit to Branston and May 29 Memorial Day rituals with Civil War graves decorated and a midstream boat ceremony launching flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Quincy
Joseph
Cook
Branston
Joseph Cook
Lincoln
Hampshire’ Street
Ilinois
Missouri
U. S
Relic Tribute and Remembrance for Soldiers and Sailors
A historical account describes Women's Relief corps ceremonies honoring drowned veterans with bands, processions, and government headstones. It cites pensions, a brother’s income, and Illinois Soldiers' Home at Quincy with cottages, hospital, theatre, library, and farm. It also notes an armory, diverse churches, and a naval torpedo incident with an Italian submarine near Oucens town and Jeannette yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Jabez
Quincey
Illinois
C. B. & QO. Railway
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Nerve Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia and nerve pains in the face head arm shoulder chest and back. It claims rapid relief with a few drops without rubbing and invites readers to buy a 3 ounce bottle for 25 cents at druggists, promising life will look brighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Orduna Submarine Attack Reported By Captain Taylor
Captain Taylor reports the liner Orduna was attacked at 5 50 am on July 9 under ideal conditions. A torpedo passed the stern within ten feet. The telescope crew and officers describe the torpedo trail and the submarine surfacing about three-quarters of a mile away with gun ready, leading to shelling of the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Orduna
Cunard’ Line
Pends
Ile
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