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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
3
Berlin reports a plan by the German national committee to organize a speaking campaign in 50 cities starting Oct 1 to counter the annexationist right wing. Prince Von Wedel chairs the committee, outlining a Bismarckian goal of an honorable peace and support for the chancellor while opposing public war aims discussion. The effort enjoys newspaper backing, with Catholic papers largely favorable.
Mexican leaders met with Gen. Elias Calles to discuss municipal elections set for Aug. 27 as a step toward a planned general election. Civil authorities were told not to run again, while Agua Prieta authorities gathered evidence in the shooting case of A. Rodriguez by Private Tucker. The Nacozari railroad was returned to an American firm and Moctezuma Copper workers planned to move to Nacozari. Oklahoma National Guard units began border mobilization except engineers.
Mrs S E German of Fowler Illinois reports Tanlac eased her gas and heartburn after long stomach trouble and says she gladly recommends the remedy. The ad touts Tanlac as blood purifying and liver kidney aid and claims it banishes rheumatism. Sold in Quincy at Brown and Mays Drug Co with explanations available. $1 per bottle or 3 for $2.75 postpaid.
The presence of man eater sharks along the Atlantic coast could cost millions in property losses and deter visitors from Cape Cod to Cape May. Hotels, pavilions, and railroads face impact as more people avoid salt water bathing in fear of the great white and tiger sharks. Scientists have not confirmed recent human attacks but note these species have killed before and have appeared as far north as Cape Cod.
BERLIN reports a violent German counterattack recapturing Longueval and Delville Wood from the British. British attacks north of Ovillers and south of Pozieres were dispersed. French assaults near Barleux and Belloy-En-Santers checked. Verdun fighting fruitless. Russian front losses high. Volhynia artillery duels near Lutzk. French progress northeast of Verdun with Grenade fighting toward Sainte-Fine chapel. Meuse artillery around Fleury active.
British lines north of the Somme report heavy German counter attacks against Longueval village after dusk. General Haig says the battle around Longueval and Delville Wood continues with fierce fighting and renewed German reinforcements.
Fragmented dispatch reports Russian forces withdrawing through the Carpathians toward friendly lines as opposing troops push from mountain passes. Allies claim the advance stalls near key routes in the region amid shifting control and contested supply lines.
Chicago pursues Charles Herzog, manager of the Cincinnati Nationals, with Weeghman offering Flack and 25000 in cash. Hal Chase to run the team rest of season. McGraw and Ebbets返 proposed offers discussed as Herzog remains sought by multiple clubs.
Chicago athletes dominated the central A A U swimming championship held with the Interskane Watching association tournament. Michael McDermott of the IT A C set a new world record in the 290 yard breaststroke in two minutes and forty five seconds.
In hot weather digestion worsens as undigested food may poison the system. Foley Cathartic Tablets help constipation biliousness and headaches. Mrs Elizabeth Stanson of South Norwalk Conn says they are wonderful. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Stockholm reports an official protest to Germany after a German destroyer captured the British steamship Adams off Rhus while she lay at anchor. The Adams resisted moving east until the destroyer threatened with guns, and the captain complied. Sweden has earlier protested Russia over the capture of the Whoms in Swedish waters.
Fred W. Weitzell, receiver of the First National Bank of London, Ky, was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement. Unable to post $3 bail, he was ordered remanded to Covington jail. Weitzell had become receiver after the bank’s president W W Catching and cashier McAlla Fitzgerald were arrested two years earlier for embezzlement.
San Antonio reports Gen. Funston announced the discharge of 75 guardsmen under a ruling allowing releases for those with dependent relatives. While exact applications unknown, thousands have sought discharge. Border conditions remained quiet per Funston reports.
Fifty officers and men of the Illinois National Guard First Regiment were declared unfit for service after a second medical exam by Major George C. Amerson. They will be sent home as papers are issued. Some mourn the loss, others rejoice. Col. Sanborn plans a farewell dinner for the rejected men as the second regiment faces examination.
Two masked men robbed the First Bank of Alina in Iron Mountain Michigan on Wednesday taking 16000 dollars. One robber covered the cashier with a revolver while the other secured the money. The pair fled in an automobile.
Col. Edward L Munson acting as personal representative of Gen Frederick Funston arrived in Laredo on Wednesday and began an investigation into sanitary and hygienic conditions in troop camps at Laredo.
Illinois National Guardsmen began their first real army service on July 20 as A troop First Cavalry patrolled six miles of the Rio Grande under Captain Joseph Metts and Lieutenants George Faug sted and William Bosier. Troops guard Brownsville powder house and waterworks, critical river points, with close security.
Uruguayan aviator Lieut Beriso captured victory in the international military air race, arriving in Mendoza from Buenos Aires to complete a 645 mile course. The race began July 16 in Buenos Aires and concluded Wednesday.
Premier Asquith told a deputation from the Trades Union Congress that he would not press for maximum prices on foodstuffs. He doubted the German experiment’s success and said a committee was examining the issue.
Sunday visits and travel among Stevens Walker Baxter Lear Howell Jacobs and others. Cattle shipments to St Louis and Quincy, trips of Crossan Waters and Waters family. West Ely death of Jacob Fink aged 87. Rain prospects and political campaign trail in the western district.
J H Waldron M D office specialist for men and women announces daily hours from 9 to 12 in the morning and 1 30 to 4 in the afternoon except Sundays with extra hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays 6 30 to 8 00 evenings located on the third floor Wellhs building S W corner of Fifth and Maine Streets Quincy HL
Mrs. Voght traveled with her threshing machine to Palmyra relatives. Mrs. Coovert visited Palmyra. Mrs. Romig spent Tuesday with her mother west of Palmyra. Mrs. Kreigbaum returned from Hannibal after a sister’s illness. Miss Dusenberry and Miss Way shared a Tuesday visit near Palmyra.
Fifty three cigar and tobacco dealers pleaded guilty for failing to stamp and label products. They were sentenced to one day in jail by Federal Judge Blone and most received fines from ten to one hundred fifty dollars.
Chicago reports William R. Patterson director of the Western Electric Co and senior partner of Patterson and Davidson consulting engineers died here on Wednesday He was born in Effingham New Hampshire in 1845 and had lived in Chicago for 39 years
Watertown reports Secretary of State Lansing has returned to his Henderson Harbor cottage after a week long bass fishing trip on Galloup Island. He is greatly improved in health and plans to stay two more weeks at Henderson Harbor.
A drumbeat sales blurb touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia backache and stiffness. It claims a 25 cent bottle provides warming soothing relief at any drug store and urges readers to purchase promptly.
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