Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

We have 16,533,978 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1916

Page

11

Suvla Bay Slaughter Seen as British Blunder

An English officer attached to a high command at Suvla Bay recounts the second landing fiasco. He argues the failure stemmed from missing water provisions and a lack of pack saddles for petrol tins, noting an American packer might have prevented the error. The night landing devolved into chaos as Turks opened fire and dawn revealed shattered formations.

Herbert Corey ARIS Suvla Bay Great Britain Gallipoli Peninsula Paris Stopford Ben Territorials Jim Bothford Stepford

Candidacy fever hits Palmyra parade and rally crowd

Palmyra Missouri hosts a bustling political day with 7000 attendees, 30 candidates, and speeches from governor hopefuls and congress asks. A parade atmosphere fills streets, with bands, fireworks, and coverage extending from courthouse square to the standpipe.

Palmyra Court House Square Eastern Star Lodge Court House Congress Arthur N. Lindsey L. A. Martin United States E. G. Green Missouri Sidney J. Roy Charles F. Carter J. A. Whiteside Milton A. Romine Nat Shelton John Cashman St. Louis Eorthe Fred Gardner Robert McClintic E. L. Nitourd Mussouri Senate C. M. Hay John Atkinson Paul Jones la Plata John M. Barker P. T. Chadwell Quincy

Resumption of Railway Traffic Declared

It is announced that the country has been cleared of rebels and regular railway traffic will be resumed between Juarez and Torreon. The declaration confirms restored rail service after disturbances, signaling improved security and mobility for passengers and freight.

Menicocety

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cough Relief

An old advertorial touts Dr Kings New Discovery for hacking coughs and irritated air passages. It claims pine balsam and tar soothe raw spots, ease coughing and promote restful sleep after use for over 40 years.

Two File Petitions for Democratic Nomination

Springfield, July 28. Michael F. Ryan and Barth P. Collins of Chicago filed petitions with Secretary of State Stevenson to seek the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. The piece notes a physician’s aim to relieve patients of pain.

Springfield, Jr Michael F. Ryan Barth P. Collins Chicago Stevenson Cain

House and Senate Totals in Army Appropriations

Washington July 28 major army appropriation totals are shown with comparisons between House and Senate bills. The report lists the key line items and the differing figures for funding and priorities across the two chambers.

Washington House Senate

Official paper bears out Irish representation in imperial parliament

London reports the official paper on the Lloyd George Irish agreement confirms that Irish representation remains 103 seats and no stated reduction. It reiterates government duration provisions and defines excluded Ulster counties without permanence. A lord lieutenant summon conferences clause appears, while a Commons petition seeks renewed negotiations for an Irish settlement. The incubator line closes the piece.

London Asquith David Lloyd George John Redmond Tour Government Ireland House of Commons

Look Good Feeling Pills Ad Plea for Constipation Relief

An advertising copy promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to cure constipation. It claims users will feel less tired and sluggish after taking one or two pills, with quick morning relief and a dose priced at 25 cents at druggists.

Dr. King

American Patrol Poised Against Border Bandits

From Marfa Texas Col Joseph A Gaston heads the American border patrol in the Big Bend district and says the force is positioned to cope with any raid. He believes hunger would push bandits to cross the border. The last report places the band 60 miles south of the frontier. Elderly gentlemen seem to have a penchant for younger ladies.

EL Paso Texas Joseph A. Gaston Big Bend Marfa

Shark Maims Fisherman at Atlantic Coast

Newbern July 28 a fisherman named William Nelson was attacked by a shark near Atlantic Wednesday and lost an arm. This marks the first man eating shark sighting on the Caroline coast in years.

Newburn N. C William Nelson Atlantic Caroline Coast

Simple Safe Method to Lose Weight with Kerein Capsules

An ad advises readers to use Orof kerein capsules from Miller Arthur Drug Co after meals and before bed to reduce excess fat. It claims harmless digestion benefits, weekly weighing, and lasting daily treatment until normal weight is reached, noting improved energy and lighter steps.

Miller& Arthur Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Second Landing Hannibal Michigan Arkansas Illinois N. Sixth ST National Park America Yellowstone Cody Road Buffalo Bill Park Glacier Park Rocky Mountain-Estes Park Colorado National Park Line U. S. Ellis Ilinois Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co McInerny Notic Frank McInnerny T Liquor CO North Border Service Redmond wNo Sashko Reed Keokuk Lake Cooper Fourth and Hampshire Sts Ati Parker & Johnson
Search Courier

Search the Quincy Whig Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Quincy Whig?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication