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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1915

Page

3

German sympathizers probe leaves names withheld

Washington reports the state department asked the justice department to probe German sympathizers in the United States accused of unlawful activity against Britain and allies. While inquiries continue, few names will be released as officials guard information amid British embassy concerns and ongoing investigations by the justice bureau and secret service.

Washington State Department Department of Justice United States Great Britain Detroit Michigan Windsor Ont Great ‘Britain Bureau of Investigations United States Secret Service

Thaw Arrives in Pittsburgh After Slaying Stanford White

Pittsburgh news reports Warry K Thaw, known for the Stanford White killing, arriving in the city from Philadelphia at East Liberty station. He went directly to his mother Mrs Mary Copley Thaw’s home as thousands waited at the railroad stop.

Pittsburgh Warry K. Thaw Stanford White Philadelphia

John Herreshoff Dies at 77, Bristol Shipbuilder Leader

John B. Herreshoff president of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and yacht builders died early today in Bristol. He was 77 years old.

Bristol R. L John B. Herreshoff The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company

How to Heal Skin Diseases

A Baltimore doctor endorses a simple home treatment for eczema ringworm rashes and itching using resinol ointment and resinol soap. Bathe with soap and warm water until crusts are gone dry gently apply a thin layer of ointment and cover with a light bandage. Do this twice daily for relief and healing. Sample free Dept. 28 R Resinol Baltimore Md.

Baltimore Resinol

War Front Worries as Austrians and Germans Push in Poland

A wartime review notes the Austro German push against Russian lines from the Baltic to Bessarabia with Warsaw at the center. Grand Duke Nicholas moves large Russian forces to meet the assault as millions battle in Poland. A second Italian cruiser falls to an Austrian submarine while western front activity remains lower though French losses occur near Meuse and Arras with Argonne fighting.

Bessarabia Poland Warsaw von Hindenburg von Mackensen Guiseppe Garibaldi Cattaro Meusa Soucheéz Arras Argonne

Emperor William threatens western front coup in telegram

Telegram from Kaiser to the sister in Greece claims Emperor William has paralyzed the Russians for at least six months and is on the verge of delivering a coup on the western front that will make all Europe tremble. The claim comes from Morning Post Petrograd correspondent in London dated July 20.

London Morning Post Petrograd William Greece Europe

Italian Cruiser Giuseppe Garibaldi Sunk By Torpedo

Rome reports Italian squadron including Varese Francesco Ferrucio and Vettor Pisani moved to Cattaro Dalmatia and shelled harbor. As they withdrew Austrian submarines attacked. Giuseppe Garibaldi was torpedoed and sank, with crew largely saved.

Rome London Varese Francesco Ferrucio Giuseppe Garibaldi Vettor Pisani Cattaro Dalmatia

Teddy Against the Passivists Message to SAR Convention

At Portland the Sons of the American Revolution opened their national convention with a Roosevelt message read en route to San Francisco. He urged no mollycoddlers and implied early American stalwart resolve, contrasting 1776 sentiments with pacifism.

Portland Ore Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco

Suspect Held For Slashing Incident

A man who gave his name as Ed Kemper was arrested late last night on a summary charge and held for investigation. Police believe he may be the assailant who slashed the throat of Thomas Bishop of Washington Street. Bishop is in serious condition and could identify the attacker. Kemper was picked up at the foot of Broadway.

Ed Kemper Thomas Bishop Washington’ Street Bishop Kemper Broadway

British and South African Victories Redraw Africa Map

The Koenigsberg raider was destroyed after a fierce Rufiji river battle in German East Africa. General Botha’s forces conquered German Southwest Africa, gaining territory larger than the European German empire and signaling imminent loss of German East Africa. Togoland and Kamerun have fallen, reshaping Africa under British influence.

Rufiji East Africa Botha Union of South Africa Indiana Kimerun German Empire Europe

Halbach Schroeder Co. Local pickup ads and visits

Local pickup listings describe dresses percale gingham and linen tablewear with Monday and Tuesday specials. Notable mentions include Mrs Henry Muegge and son returning from Michigan, Miss Charlotte Jones visiting Heidel berg seminary, and Wade Campbell from the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus. Jenny Toole and family vacationing in Bowling Green and Holland Michigan, with several locals traveling and visiting relatives.

Talbach Schroeder.Co Mary Aissseleniart Harriet California St.Paul Minn Elizabeth MecDavitt Thomas McDavitt Ira B. Calkins Charlotte A. Jones Beachwood Presbyterian Seminary Heidelberg A .P. Jones North Eighth Street Halbach-Schroeder Martha Short Paris Frances Virginia Ware Short Quincy W. I.short Halbech-Schroeder Co

St Antonius Picnic Date Postponed to August 24

The St Antonius picnic, postponed from July 27 to August 24, aims for better weather. The annual country gathering draws hundreds for food and a festive day with a reputation as a major local event.

St. Antonius

Six Die In Beacon Street Fire In Chelsea Mass

Six persons perished in a three story brick tenement fire on Beacon Street Chelsea early today. Victims include a man four women and a 12 year old girl. Fire destroyed the building and cause is under investigation.

Chelsea Mass Beacon Street

End of Tenderloin Declared by Springfield Sheriff

End of Springfield's tenderloin was declared today by Sheriff Wheeler. Reports say ninety days were given to close, marking the end of the district's illicit activity and setting a timetable for enforcement actions.

Springfield Wheeler

Picnic Reported For Garretts Workers And Quincy Painters

The Whig recaps a Sherman park picnic held Saturday afternoon for Garretts employees and the Quincy local painters and paper hangers. The gathering, a union event, included the rest of the paper hangers and painters, described as a fine time.

Whig Garretts Sherman Park Quincy Union

Court-Martialed at the Family Theater Today

The four reel drama Court-Martialed is shown at the Family Theater today. Writer Raymond L. Schrock crafted the timely scenario. Cast includes Hobart Henley Frances Nelson Allen Holubar Mia Knott and Howard Crampton in leading roles.

Raymond L. Schrock Stuart Paton Hobart Henley Frances ‘Nelson Allen Holubar William Welsh Mia Knott Howard Crampton The Family Theater

Western League Scores and Absences in Omaha and Lincoln

In the Western League games, St Joseph beat Wichita 1 to 0 while Sioux City fell 5 to 0 to Omaha. Lincoln won 7 to 2 against Wichita. The Topeka-Denver match did not have both teams present as one failed to arrive.

St. Joseph Wichita Omaha Sioux ‘City Lincoln Topeka-Denver

War fronts report French Italian offensives July 19

Paris reports Artois shelling and repulsed German attacks on the Meuse ridge south of Sonvaux. An Italian offensive on the Cadore and Isonzo fronts continues with heavy captures including 2000 prisoners and six machine guns. Air combats see one German plane shot down near Soissons.

Paris London Artois Souchez Arras Argonne Meuse Sonvauk Gernan Soissons Rome Falzarego Ansiei Carnia Hermann Piezzo Carso Plateau Isonzo

A Good Household Salve for Ailments and Infections

A vintage ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as protective and healing for cuts bruises burns and infections. It claims antiseptic action prevents complications and lists skin blemishes pimples salt rheum and eczema as targets. Warns that even small injuries can become dangerous and urges purchase from druggists.

Sale of Smith Premier Typewriter and Violins

Giles Brothers offers Smith Premier typewriter No 2 in fine condition for 12 dollars or 1200 dollars for price variants. contact 130 South 4th Street Quincy. They close out violins accordions guitars at half regular prices due to stock clearance. call for selected inventory.

Smith-Premier Giles Bros Giles Brothers South St. Quincey

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