Weather readings show warm day with cool night
Local temperatures yesterday ranged from 64 degrees at 7 am to 83 at noon, then 64 at 5 pm and 65 at midnight. The day featured a warm midday peak and mild overnight variation.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
5
Illinois and Iowa forecast fair and slightly warmer
Weather summary notes Illinois and Iowa expect fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with a slight rise in temperatures. Missouri also looks fair with Thursday and likely Friday warmer, though details vary by locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Stage Forecast for Warsaw to Hannibal
River bulletin reports stage at 7 P.M. yesterday shows water from below Warsaw to Hannibal will stay steady or fall slowly over the next 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Hannibal
Absentminded or a matter of conscience in roll call
The roll of the last general assembly shows about twenty eight members did not draw their $26 000 allowance for mileage and expenses. Some openly refused the money while others left Springfield without taking it. Senator Compton and Representative Wilson returned or tied up small sums and Manny also did not cash his expense money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Assembly
Munro
Agate
Legislative Mill
Legislative
Springfield
Compton
Macomb
George H. Wilson
Quincy
Walter I. Manny
Mt. Sterling
Jitney Measure in Quincy Seen as Prohibitory
The Quincy jitney ordinance passes council as regulation but is viewed as prohibition by operators led by Mr Snyder who may relocate to St. Louis. The piece urges Mayor Abbott to veto or uphold a fair policy, arguing jitneys are a public utility deserving light regulation and even expansion alongside streetcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Snyder
St. Louis
Wabash
Burlington Road
Abbott
Peoria
Traction Company
Bhig-City
Mr Abbott
Perry
Ellis
National Peace Gathering and 1916 Conventions Note
A national peace gathering calls for a September Chicago convention with a mass demonstration and a goal of a quarter of a million peace supporters. Bryan attends New York meetings, Roosevelt’s stance divides Americans, and the article ponders the dynamics of the 1916 Republican and Democratic conventions including the effect of Bryan and the two thirds rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Pedge
Chicago
Society
New York
League
Bryan
Roosevelt
The Gallery Alarmed By Republican Presidential Field
The democratic gallery expresses serious alarm at a large crop of Republican candidates for president entering the race before the summer of 1916. With up to two candidates from several states, the scene appears confusing. The looming two thirds rule adds to the tension as various Republican conventions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jacksonian
Benjamin Harrison i
Bryan
Editor's Night-Bap and Other Far-Flung Notes
A杂 fragmentary column riffs on Uncle Sam's new submarine claim six thousand miles range. Jokes compare camel endurance to war talk for larger forces and joke about Edison as governor participant. Mentions River Bug mispronunciation by National Geographic and local council's jitney ordinance review with implied cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Looking to the Mayor. The Whig letter box in Quincy
The Quincy Whig prints a reader letter from July 21 urging the city’s leadership to uphold a commendable stance amid ongoing anti moves. The piece reflects local civic discourse and calls for constructive engagement with city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy Whig
Veto urged on discriminatory aldermanic highway bill
The citywide push calls for fairness in major public transactions and urges the mayor to veto a controversial aldermanic act governing use of public thoroughfares. Support comes from Abbott backers and citizens wary of privileged interests. Also noted are reflections on public accountability and several nomination contenders including Senator Walter Goodson and Charles Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Rubey
Arei
Walter Goodson
Sidney
F. Roy
Hannibal
Charles
Carter
Clark
County
Charles Stewart
Rutherford
Knox County
Some Other Fellows' WI Important Inquiry
A fragmented dialogue asks if George Washington would lie and recalls a tale of desert pie refusals. The text contrasts a sea serpent and illustrated submarines with a diplomat’s document praised as a long procession of words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Washington
Political Scheming and Odd Questions in Town
Farmer Countessel jokes about entering politics to sell autos and handle pretend arrests for fast driving. A passerby asks why a baby cries when nothing ails it and why a man grieves after a home team loss, highlighting town chatter and playful quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countessel
Peter Scott Wins Big in Ohio 1915 Trot at North Randall
Peter Scott driven by Murphy wins the $30,000 Ohio stake at North Randall, amid a strong field of 209 trotters. Controversy erupts over a possible aiding move by Dick McMahon steering King Clansman, but no action is taken. The day features fast times across twelve heats, including 2:06% and 2:09 class events with top entries like Lou Jennings Guy Nella Bingen Pointer and King Clansman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
North Randall
Peter Scott
Tommy Murphy
Peter McCormick
Dick McMahon
King Clansman
Lou Jennings
Guy Nella
Bingen Pointer
Br. m
Teds
Brennen
de Ee Ea
Vedtenes
Guy. Nella
Bsm
Geers
Laramie
Lad
McDonald
Lulu Zumine
Virginia
John B
Dillon
Baby
Doll
Bingen
Pointer
B. H
King Peter Scott
Br. Jr
Peter the Great
Murphy
Shuler
King Claneman
Br. H. McMhon
Worthy Prince
McCloskey
Albaloma
Lizzie Brown
Ong
B. G
Gantz (Murphy
Ata
Suisanee Ales
Fred W
White
Tredel
Ray
Meath
Fleeta Dillon
Ruby K
Fred Rissell
Billy
Law
Bella E
McAllister
Jean, Vandela
Rex
Heart
Crescent Simmons
Texas Wonder Cure for Bladder and Kidney Ailments
Texas Wonder ontee kliney cures bladder and kidney troubles. It dissolves gravel and treats diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities for men and women. A bottle lasts two months and costs one dollar by mail if not available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Barnum and Bailey Circus to Hold Labor Day Event
The Barnum and Bailey circus will come to town on Labor Day September 6 with plans to perform at Baldwin Park opposed by local labor groups. W Beckett said sponsors have options on two suitable sites and will decide soon. A Baldwin committee pressed for a share of receipts, but unions and organizers clash over terms, leading to a split plan for a Labor Day picnic in Quincy with circus entertainment at night or daytime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Bailey
Labor Day
Baldwin Park
Bailey's
Fey
W. Beckett
St. Louis
Baldwin
Unio
Georg Schmidt
R. S. Benedict
M Baldwin
Quincy
A' Wh! Want Ad Finds Lost Items Quick
A' Wh! Want Ad offers fast placement to locate lost items. Readers can post brief notices seeking found belongings or searching for owners, with local service focus and a concise call to action.
Dressmaking instructions for a ladies gown with perforations
The text details sewing steps for a dress including collar, sleeve, and skirt construction. It covers gathering, perforation placement, notching, sewing sleeves to armholes, joining skirt gores, pleating, and finishing touches. It notes adjustable sleeve length, center alignment, and trimming with plain bathrobe organdy in colors matching dress fabric. Sizes listed range from 82 to 44.
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