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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
4
A conference urged by the Federal Council of Churches in America concludes with church bodies planning coordinated action. Officials say the move could shape policy and moral guidance across denominations as meetings end.
Atlantic City June 4 concerted action by Federated Christian groups to promote religion. The Federal Council of Churches in America adopted resolutions to appoint a commission on federated movements. The panel will advise and convene conferences with religious agencies to foster unity and mutual plans. Bishop Rhinelander and Rev. Peter Ainslie urged collective religious action.
A vintage ad describes limited travel to health resorts for rheumatism and back pain and offers Foley Kidney Pills as a home remedy. It claims the pills restore kidney activity and restore health and strength, attributed to Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
London correspondent for The Times telegraphs that a combined general assault on Turkish positions on the Gallipoli peninsula began Friday morning as fighters pressed the campaign in the region near Mitylene and began operations along the coast.
An outdoor performance of Wagner’s Siegfried drew a large Cambridge crowd at Harvard Stadium. Johanna Gadski, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Alma Gluck, and Johannes Sembach headlined with Otto Goritz and Basil Ruysdael in key roles. Alfred Hertz conducted the Metropolitan Opera orchestra of about 120 players. Weather was favorable, with wind minimal and wraps keeping the audience warm. A licoricewood sounding board and an apron across the front improved acoustics for all sections. The pastoral setting lent itself to a single scenic design across the three acts.
Springfield June report to the survey committee from the Russell Sage Foundation shows 25 percent of 800 annual deaths are preventable. Tuberculosis caused 490 deaths over six years. infant deaths from diarrheal diseases, pneumonia, and infections also rise. The report links high death rates to populations of Negroes, foreign born, whites, and illiterates with high birth rates.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed its probe into Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway finances six weeks after receivers were appointed. Counsel Roberts Walker said a petition and board consent justified the receivership to protect property while avoiding publicity and potential injunctions. Attorneys for minority stockholders pressed Walker on authority, noting consultations with several directors on board attitude.
Chicago June 4 Old Bat Nelson turned defiant and challenged Freddy Welsh to a 20 round bout He offered to allow Welsh a $20000 purse and his own car fare insisting he will fight the Englisher anytime.
In Indianapolis on June 4 Adjutant General Frank L Bridges announced the Indiana National Guard will mustered out seven companies. The War Department ordered their dissolution due to failure to meet required efficiency standards.
London reports a German spy Muller was sentenced to death after a Camera trial before the Lords Chief Justice and Justices Avery and Lush. Hahn received seven years penal servitude. Muller and Hahn along with Anton Kuepferle were accused of sending military information to Germany by invisible ink.
Annapolis Md June 4 Secretary of the Navy Daniels led a late night inquiry into charges against seven midshipmen accused of culpable negligence in using advance copies of Spanish final exam questions. The arrested cadets, slated for dismissal, faced testimony amid claims of unfair trial and irregular reporting. Daniels was expected to rule the next day.
The state department said it is arranging with the Brazilian minister in Mexico City to evacuate 150 Americans and perhaps as many foreigners facing starvation. A special train will move them to Vera Cruz for transport to Mobile New Orleans or Galveston by ship.
Local items report a June economy sale at Halbach Schroeder Co with new wares and clothing deals, a flood view from the ferry, and a regatta fund dance at N S B C club rooms. Cows missing or stolen near Twenty Third and Oak, streamlined shopping, and upcoming picnics as Quincyans enjoy spring events.
Bloodhounds traced a robbery at McLain & Son general store at Perry Springs Station on Thursday night. A posse of Brown County farmers followed the scent to Mt Sterling, tracking a camping wagon owned by W Howell and Lewis Kallasch but found no sign of stolen goods. The bandits fled due to rising waters, and searchers returned to the robbery scene for fresh clues.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Cahill of Chicago have returned home after visiting relatives and friends.
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