Weather summary of yesterday temperatures in local area
The day showed mild morning and evening temperatures with a peak at 84 degrees around noon. Readings recorded: 7 am 74, noon 84, 5 pm 84, midnight 74.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
5
Unsettled Weather Across Illinois and Missouri
Unsettled weather affects Illinois and Missouri with likely showers Thursday and Friday. Temperature is not expected to change much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois
Missouri
River Bulletin Stage Water at 7 P.M across region
River bulletin notes water levels near Warsaw Quincy Hannibal will stay nearly stationary for 24 hours then rise. From Quincy to Hannibal expect a fall tonight followed by a rise by Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Warsaw
Quincy
Hannibal
New Use for Movies Signals Edifying Public Interest
The article notes the rise of motion pictures as a popular art and their expanding role in education and medicine. It highlights a Philadelphia professor promoting films for medical diagnosis and classroom teaching, with anecdotes of experiments involving epileptics and intense experiences, while praising science’s gains from the camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Osteopathic School
Philadelphia
Influence and Pull in Eastland Inquiry
The Eastland inquiry failed to develop key facts about political influence or a pull. The piece contrasts old royal favors with modern lobbying and notes how the iron cross and power networks shaped behavior, suggesting Americans are easily influenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Germany
Eastland inquiry flags possible special privileges in passenger limits
The article examines the Eastland disaster and suggests that beyond overloading, special favors may have allowed exceeding passenger limits. It notes the captain was told to seek a higher rating and believed it would be granted, implying influence over regulatory wires and risking lives for dollars and privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Federal
Jake
Cost of U S military budget. wartime costs questioned
The Burlington Hawkeye notes figures from the National Security League showing U S military spending dwarfs many nations. It cites per-soldier costs and total budgets, compares with Switzerland England Russia Germany and Britain, and asks what results such expenditure yields amid political and economic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Security League
America
League
Uncle Sama
United States
Switzerland
England
Russia
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Taft
War boosts US trade activity in July report
The Boston Transcript notes wartime effects on exports with Mount Vernon-Woodbury mills running full tilt and orders for khaki cloth while Seekonk Lace Company and Philadelphia mills see surges. Linen makers lament flax shipments from Russia, and demand for cotton wool hosiery for the French army supports Philadelphia production. Secretary Redfield urges restraint from sensational press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston _Transcript
Redfield
Mount’ Vernon
Europe
Seekonk Lace Company
Pawtucket
R. I
New York
Russia
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Calls For Change In Democratic Tax Policy
The text argues that under Democratic control taxes and the cost of living have risen while business and employment falter. It critiques a tariff on sugar as an easy revenue tool for a few cents per consumer and urges promoting domestic sugar production to reduce prices and dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
A Better Status Not So As Audience Smiled
A fragment notes a tense exchange where a speaker aims for a better status and the audience responds with a smile signaling subtle approval. The clipped line preserves a moment of social dynamics without broader context.
Editor's Night-Cap and World News Snippets
A collage of quirky notes on travel, politics, and daily life. References to tourists, John Wanamaker, Poland and Belgium, and a playful take on umbrellas as pretend guns. A peculiar remark from Henderson County about a man living on coffee and tea for forty years. European leaders and Roosevelt provoke reaction, while a pronunciation note on Lodz and a comment on Polish and English lines appear amid war debt figures for June.
Chautauqua Association Apologizes for Disappointing Comedy Players Show
The Chautauqua association tells a large audience that yesterday afternoon and evening entertainment by the Comedy Players was disappointing. They had been promoted as a high class attraction by the Dunbar bureau, but the troupe, reorganized with several amateurs, failed to meet the standard maintained by past offerings. The association apologizes and promises no repeat disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Association
Dunbar Bureau
Eastland Disaster Blame Focuses on Boat Stability
Coroner's jury in Chicago assigns responsibility for the Eastland capsizing to the vessel's stability and improper carrier practices. It criticizes federal vessel safety oversight and urges Justice Department action against Inspectors Reid and Eckliff. Federal officials met with jurors for a private session amid ongoing deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Reid
Eckliff
Ilinois
Illinois
Department of Justice of the
United States
Chicago
Eastland Inquiry Probes Laws on Ship Stability
Two hours of witness examination resumed as officials discussed possible steamship stability laws, with no new evidence against federal ship inspection. Federal grand jury plans hearings, while Chicago inspectors sound the Chicago River around Eastland. Funeral services for about 200 victims continued, and prosecutors weigh manslaughter charges amid limited jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
Thurman
Eastland
Grand
Peter Hoffman
Steamboat” Inspection Service
Frank
W. van Patten
William A. Collins
Milwaukee “Board
of Steamboat Inspection
Secretary of Commerce
A. L. Thurman
Department of Justice
Chicago
Uhler
San Francisco
War Department
William, Wale Thompson
Eastland disaster hearings to open with Chicago citizens
Secretary Redfield in charge of Eastland investigation announces public hearings beginning tomorrow with informal cooperation of three renowned Chicago citizens. Divers pursue bodies as wrecking crews aim to right the ship. Only two more corpses recovered today, total of 29 previously found. river current slowed by canal closures. Indictments expected as county grand jury prepared to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Chicago
Sweet
Lake Michigan
Eastland
Maclay Jayne
Summer Aches and Pains and Kidney Pills Ad
An old advertisement claims backache and stiff muscles from drafts or cold may stem from weak kidneys. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy that relieves backache swollen joints and rheumatic symptoms by restoring kidney function and aiding toxin elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Arthur: Drug Co
Minnesota Seen As Vacation Ground For Thousands Of Tourists
July 12 report from ST PAUE notes Minnesota becoming vacation ground as thousands visit annually. Railroad officials cite lack of formality and high expenses, plus the ten thousand lakes and rugged scenery as causes driving tourists to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Paue
Minnesota
City parade must carry lights says Geneva officials
Geneva officials ruled that a parade vehicle must have lights before proceeding. The drum major in a recent procession wore a tiny electric headlight on his cap and a red light flashed from the drummer's coat tails as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Thenare
Threats Escalate Over War Work Halt in Dallas
In Dallas on July 25 a new threat targeted the Padgitt Bros. Saddlery and the Tensko Bros. Saddlery plant warning that dynamite would be used if war production did not stop. The reports indicate pressure amid wartime labor tensions.
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Dallas
Tex
Padgitt Bros. Saddlery Company
Teniso; Bros. Saddlery
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