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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
8
A personal reflection on choosing decisively over compromising to avoid decisions. The narrator recalls a mistaken bow to a stranger, warns against habitual compromise, urges prompt, fearless decisions, and contrasts weak versus strong leadership in business.
A fashion note urges the average girl to embrace fall style cues for summer frocks. It highlights Georgette gowns trimmed with satin, satin lining, and a matching parasol. Yellow and green shades are praised for fresh appeal, with detailed sewing tips and a sketch illustration.
A quirky note on ballroom gowns and warm hearts contrasts with commentary on bad handwriting masking poor orthography. The piece ponders how attire and script reflect effort and perception in social settings.
A quirky reflection on love and reason, likening Cupid to a marksman who wins some and loses others, with playful wordplay about luck and fate in matters of the heart.
Quincy society hosts porch parties and surprise celebrations for Laura Rieckenmeyer Miss Nellie Went and Beulah Prante entertains. Guests include Mildred Beck and Miss Epler. Townsfolk travel to St Louis Estes Park Chicago and Cleveland while others plan lake trips and summer visits.
London July 29 David Lloyd George said he did not despair over solving the Irish problem after failed talks between nationalists and unionists. He noted progress in bringing Irish leaders to dialogue and stressed the home rule act remains on the statute book with an amending bill to exclude Ulster. The British secretary maintained core aims include an Irish parliament and delaying Ulster participation, with future imperial conference consideration after the war.
New York July 29 The White Star Line pays 665000 to settle all claims over the Titanic sinking, ending four years of litigation. A Federal decree declares the line not liable for any loss or damage, with 117110 in surety money returned and lifeboats valued items recovered.
At the close of a day of near continuous rioting in the Bronx, leaders of the trolleymen strike said the disturbance would reach Manhattan and Brooklyn within 48 hours. Police declared the situation was under control pending further actions.
The conflict grew so grave that over 3,000 men were kept on reserve duty. Despite daytime disorder there were no casualties. Both sides reported gunmen to the police. Police named several notorious gangsters among the strike breakers.
July 29 report: France formally appeals to neutrals and world opinion for help regarding civilians from northern occupied cities forced to move and work in distant regions. Germany justified by Britain's blockade, but the appeal condemns it as a regular wartime act and cites about 25,000 French workers mobilized in April 1916.
New York July 29 Health Commissioner Emerson announced a forthcoming conference by top U S medical researchers to combat infantile paralysis. Funds from the board of estimate cover the event as a first step toward large scale laboratory work with invitations extended to eleven leading specialists and one Canadian. Four have accepted including Michigan dean Victor C Vaughn Harvard Hygienist Milton J Rosenau Vanderbilt J W Jobling and Pennsylvanian Paul A Lewis.
President De La Plaza hosted a banquet in Buenos Aires on Friday for American Ambassador Frederick J. Stimson and Mrs. Stimson as they prepare to depart Argentina.
A social gathering was held at the Heidbreder home on Friday night to honor Mr and Mrs William Bertram of Port Hope Michigan visiting relatives. For the first time in two years all the Heidbreder children were present including Mr and Mrs Herman Heidbreder Mr and Mrs Walter Heidbreder and Miss Freda Heidbreder. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed.
Three assistant United States district attorneys from Washington on vacation in Chicago helped arrest Mansell F. Mills after recognizing him on the streets. Mills had forfeited bonds in Washington following a prior arrest for opening two registered letters said to contain $6000. He was originally arrested November 12, 1914, and disappeared when his case was called, triggering a nationwide search.
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