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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
10
The article recalls the 1912 Rosenthal killing and Charles Becker's role, noting Becker induced gamblers to hire thieves to kill Rosenthal. The murder occurred before Metropole Hotel on Forty third Street and Rosenthal was shot publicly. Becker was executed at Sing Sing in 1914 after a second trial and lengthy appeals.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of Waw Waw sauce as a miracle digestant and flavor enhancer. It claims the product contains no raw spices or coloring, is delicious, and improves digestion of foods from soups to meats. James Importing Co. lists 278 West Broadway, New York City, as the source.
Berlin accorded report states Palestine is undergoing epoch transformation in railway links and highways as Djemal Pasha, Syria’s military governor, pushes road building, extends lines to connect Jerusalem with Hejaz railway, aims to rail troops to Suez. He notes mines in the canal and a prior naval threat, while sanitary conditions improve via international health efforts. Bank clearings for the week totaled 3,025,437,000 dollars, down seven percent from last week.
An advertisement touts Citrelax Citrolax as the best laxative for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. It claims quick relief from headaches and thorough cleansing without pain or unpleasant after effects citing reader R. Heichert of Salt Lake City Utah and Miller Arthur Drug Co as endorsers.
Bradstreet's notes continued improvement in iron and steel and industrial activity, with less idleness and a steady flow of war orders. Money is easier, collections improve, crops good, and optimism grows, contrasting with mid summer trade quiet. Fall buying hints arise in northwestern centers as machinery activity continues for domestic and foreign markets.
Becker’sP als and four gangsters testified at the two trials of Police Lieutenant Charles Becker whose execution occurred yesterday. They said they were induced by the policeman to hire the four gunmen who killed Herman Rosenthal in New York City on July 16, 1912 to save themselves.
In Vienna the Silent Great Growler bell from St. Stephen’s Cathedral has been presented to war metal collection to be melted for ammunition. The tower feared vibrations could not withstand resonance, and the 1711 cast bell weighs about 12 tons, standing nearly nine feet high with a 32 foot base circumference.
Roving sales pitch urges Po-Do-Lax as a cure for Liver ills Headache Indigestion Constipation claiming one dose relieves all and that constipation and other illnesses disappear overnight by aiding Nature, with a bottle available from the local druggist today.
The Norwegian steamship Trondhjemsfjord was torpedoed and sunk today by a German submarine. The Belgian steamer Prince also was sunk by striking a mine. The crews of both vessels were saved.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder complaints including gravel and rheumatic pains. It claims to regulate bladder issues in children and offers home delivery by mail for 1.08. A single bottle is said to provide a two months’ treatment and near-complete cure in many cases.
By order of the County Court of Adams County Illinois on petition of Bessie M Tenhaeff administratrix of Jacob H Tenhoeff deceased a public sale is set for August 7 1915 at 2 pm at the front door of the post office Golden Illinois. The property is 84 1 5 acres in the NW quarter section 18 township 2 north range 5 west of the 4th principal meridian including the dower and taxes for 1915 to be paid in cash. conveyance upon court approval.
The Board of Administration of Illinois invites sealed proposals for furnishing labor and materials to install cement floors at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Quincy. Bids due by 3 p.m. on August 9, 1915, at the Capitol Building, Springfield. Specifications available from Col. John E. Andrew. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Frank D. Whipp, Fiscal Supervisor.
W. J. Smith clerk of said county records indicate Covert and Lancaster, solicitors, act for petitioners in the case before the court.
State of Illinois co Adams County No 98 Public Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of Henry Kaufmann deceased to present them for adjudication and settlement at the County Court to be held at House in the City of Quin First Monday of August the second day of said month All persons indebted to said estate to present to the undersigned August sip sdgOUREA Ne eee J
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