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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
3
An English newspaper calls for government action to purchase cotton supplies for Germany amid ongoing wartime demands. The piece argues official support is needed to ensure sufficient raw materials flow to the German war economy.
The Times argues a 30 million pound British purchase of southern cotton and a further 5 million pounds of American exports to neutral Nordic and Swiss markets could ease tensions with the United States. It notes such cotton must be stored by Britain until war end, and insists purchases be supplementary to southern orders to British mills.
Berlin reports an official declaration warning that Germans in neutral countries including the United States who work in factories producing war supplies for enemies may be liable for treason under paragraph 89 of the penal code with up to ten years in prison. Berlin notes prosecutions abroad are possible but unlikely to lead to extradition. officials fear political implications and possible encouragement of naturalization or self exile.
Official bulletins from Paris Petrograd Vienna and London detail artillery actions bombarded suburbs and villages, vigorous battles along the Meuse Moselle and Vistula fronts, German and Austro German advances toward Ivangorod, and renewed Italian clashes near Gorizia with heavy losses and prisoner counts.
Denver July 22 a gang of highway robbers once active in Yellowstone and linked to the E A Empey Idaho Falls abduction were believed to menacingly seek to kidnap Joseph Smith. J W Melrose said evidence is kept for federal court in Cheyenne. Empey held for 6000 ransom.
Berlin dispatch denies a German warship was sunk in the Baltic by a hostile submarine. London reports Russian authoursies claim Commander Max Horton commanded the submarine that torpedoed a German battleship, believed to be the Pommern, on July 2.
Chicago July 22 Judge Windes in the circuit court today ordered William C. Niblack the receiver to levy an assessment against stockholders of the defunct La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank of which former Senator Lorimer was president. The receiver testified that bank assets will fall $2,000,000 short of liabilities, and several stockholders opposed the plan to assess them for creditors.
London July 22 The Belgian army will wear khaki uniforms soon. The khaki is a greenish shade from the United States. Uniforms and caps are being sent to the front and officers are being measured by a refugee staff from a major Antwerp tailoring shop.
The British section reports steady trench consolidation and a captured redoubt with minimal losses, while Turkish artillery is noted as active against the left. In Italy, the Isonzo front shows no change in the overall position, with advances at several points and 500 additional prisoners taken, as aerials reveal heavy enemy reinforcement efforts.
The Duchess Elizabeth Frances Hanan and Duke Arturo de Mar Durazzo reportedly reconciled and plan a summer at Narragansett Pier. The pair, married in New York City in 1914, had earlier separated and the Duchess filed for an annulment over alleged theft charges against the Duke, who reportedly borrowed $600 from a hotel proprietor in Paris.
Mrs May McAnarney died at Blessing Hospital shortly after giving birth to her infant son. She succumbs to uremia and hemorrhage of the lungs as doctors fought to save her. Survived by her husband, they reside at 607 South Twenty second street.
In Des Moines Iowa July 22 the Gideons traveling men adopted a resolution to wage a campaign against swearing. Members will preach the gospel of no swearing wherever possible and will use cards showing twelve good reasons for refraining from swearing. The Gideon emblem of the lighted lamp appears on the cards.
Galesburg is expected to join the Three Teague organization today pending final signs. President Al R Tearney and Corbett of the Decatur club will visit this afternoon to settle details with local supporters. Manager Elmer Duggan is expected to remain as leader if the transfer proceeds.
Mt Sterling Utah July 22 Miss Goldie Whitsell of Colchester has accepted the call as pastor of the Mt Sterling Baptist church. She is a Moody Bible Institute graduate and a capable speaker. She will serve only until year’s end to allow time to find a successor as she plans to pursue evangelist work.
A fine fireworks show at Highland Park drew a large crowd last night. O'Farrell's Orchestra played in the pavilion and many enjoyed the cool evening dancing. The group plans a regular Friday night dance at Highland tonight with a good turnout expected.
Decatur captured the five man team title on the final day of the Central Illinois Trapshooters tournament, with a score of 19 broken out of 125. Springfield placed second with 114. Birt Lewis of Auburn achieved individual honors, breaking 146 of 150 for the two days, totaling 291 of 300.
Halbach Schroeder Co promotes dresses for women and neglige shirts for today while listing prices. The page notes: Miss Mae Wellman visiting St Louis, Wm S Hart in The Darkening Trail at Savoy, and a range of local visitors, sales, and notices including a Chautauqua ticket sale and a Steamer Sidney excursion.
Funeral services for the late Daniel A Reeder will be held at 2 oclock Saturday afternoon from the country home and at 2 30 oclock from Metroid chapel. Friends invited. Burial will be in the family burying ground on the Reeder farm.
The funeral of the late August Knorr will be held Saturday at 10 o clock from the farm residence in Itlington township Burial will follow at Chaste cemetery Friends are invited to attend.
Classified rental listing for a upper five room flat at 42014 Jersey St with large attic and two attic rooms. Modern conveniences include gas and light, city water. Inquiries to C Miller at 1110 State St, phone BO68.
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