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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
6
Sheriff and deputies find John Jones dead after allegedly torturing his wife during a dispute over a false illness call. The woman survived with severe injuries. coroner and estate actions follow as local notices record wills, conservatorships, and executorships involving multiple La Harpe properties and spouses.
The Hancock probate entries include: guardianship for minors Ruth, Georgia and Minnie Knowles with J Paul Califf as guardian ad litem. March 4, 1916 hearing date for Benjamin R Bennett will. bequests to Phoebe Duncan and others, with remainder to multiple Bennett and Knowles heirs. Hansford Bennett named executor. Also final settlement hearing for Nancy A Cutler estate set for Aug 5. William A Symonds conservatorship report shows receipts of 2180.18, expenditures 1126.01, balance 1054.17. corrections to delinquent tax assessments in Hamilton additions for specific lots. and mention of James Clark Shields estate.
Carthage July 19 The Tri-State Mutual Life Insurance company of this city prepares for the second annual Warren county picnic in Roseville. A full day program begins at 9 with music, races at 10 and 11 a.m. addresses by supreme officers led by William H. Wartzell. Afternoon features a flag drill while Roseville union boasts nearly 400 members in a town of 1,000. The Carthage order lists officers President S F Huston and others, with board directors including James W Westfall and E A Wilcox.
In the Senate the debate on the naval appropriation bill resumed. The Commerce Committee was ordered to report favorably on the shipping bill. A conference report on the post office appropriation bill was adopted. The Philippine bill was sent to conference and the naval building program was increased. The House passed a bill for 850000 for additional surgeons in the Public Health Service and 85000 for federal cooperation with state and municipal authorities to combat infantile paralysis. A Senate resolution requesting the president to designate days for Armenian relief was adopted, and an office appropriation bill was approved. The chambers adjourned until Wednesday morning and then until Friday noon.
A Paris report cites Dr. G Dumas's study of 1188 war linked mental derangements in 1915 1916. Only 3 percent were general paralysis, with many cases tied to battle fatigue and bombardment. Exaggerated optimism and hallucinations appeared, while alcohol related disorders declined after early mobilization.
Paris report from the budget committee of the chamber of deputies rebuts some of Finance Minister Ribot’s plans but backs the need for strict wartime economy. It urges rigorous expenditure supervision for both public and private sectors, opposes a German style dictatorship, and rejects broad direct tax doubling, endorsing only higher alcohol taxes.
Paris July 19 official communication Tuesday night states the day south of the Somme was relatively calm and German defenders were driven from houses in Biaches. Belgian report notes a raid north of Dixmude penetrating a trench, killing many occupants and taking unwounded prisoners.
In Chicago on July 19 Henry J Mc Intyre a crazed Black man claiming a divine mission attacked fearing he must die to deliver a message. Six people are dead and three hurt as police breach the residence after a three hour standoff ending with hazardous material and fire.
John D. Miller will be laid to rest Thursday morning at nine o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Carthage with Rev Father O'Brien officiating. Burial follows at the Catholic cemetery in Nauvoo.
In a brief exchange, Mrs Pott e asks about Mrs Hammond taking in boarders. Mr Hungerford confirms she took him in, affirming past lodging at the Hammond residence.
Per August Lennard Hallstroem, Swedish writer and Swedish Academy member, emerges as a pro German voice in discussions of the European war. He argues neutral nations misjudge Germany, highlights Bismarck’s era, and envisions a humane, stronger Germany with broader liberty while warning against anti German sentiment. A concluding parable underscores loss and persistence.
The listings show Orpheum with Thorns and Orange Blossoms, Bijou with Man of Mystery starring Mildred Morrison, Belasco featuring Dorothy Bernard in Little Gypsy, Savoy military ladies benefit and The Moonshiners at The Moonshiners, Colonial presenting Royal Love, Quincy with The Sting of Conscience and The Air Pirates, Princess Pauline Frederick in The Moment Before, Family presenting Marguerite Clayton in Beyond the Law Meg of the Cliffs and Jabs and Pokes in Business is Business, Star with The Flirt.
Berlin reports the federal council ordered halting of sinking new shafts for potash mines during the war. All shafts started since July 1914 must pause as Germany faces labor shortages. Despite wartime strain, over 200 mines are producing or ready, up from under 40 a decade ago.
Mrs Robinson and Mrs Nurich discuss a continental trip with vivid praise for the ascent. They recall travel up the Rhine and claim the summit offers a splendid, top view. The exchange highlights their travel reminiscence.
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