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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
5
Weather summary for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday with probable showers by Tuesday night and cooler Tuesday night. Missouri Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday warmer in south and east portions cooler at night. Iowa Showers and cooler Tuesday in west portion partly cloudy with cooler in east portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Stage at 7 P.M. Reported Near Stationary
River from below Warsaw to Hannibal will stay nearly the same tonight and is expected to begin falling on Tuesday. The bulletin notes rise and fall at various points, with no major changes anticipated overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Warsaw
Hannibal
War and public opinion in wartime rhetoric and policy
The text surveys wartime attitudes on censorship and publicity, noting the balance between information control and public morale. It compares military production, diplomacy, and national sentiment, mentioning figures like Charles Becker and Gov. Whitman, and reflects on international attitudes toward Mexico and the Fourth of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
Gov. Whitman
Whitman
Mexico
America
No more hostilities near Paris as generals retreat
The report notes that hostile generals cease engagements around the French capital. It adds satire on graduation essays and claims history shows such advice will reappear in speeches by responsible statesmen.
Statehood prospects and policy debates in early republic era
A long review of Hawaii and Porto Rico statehood prospects contrasts with Alaska’s status as a territory. The piece notes calls for a merchant marine and a pan American liberal program, while reflecting on U S territorial policy, potential congress action, and the enduring legacy of local heroes such as a beloved Quincy patrolman memorialized by statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
San Francisco
Langley
Kentucky
Porto Rico
Arizona
New Mexico
Alaska
Seward
Hawaii
SEA TRANSPORTATION AND US MERCHANT MARINE EXPANSION
A recent pan American financial conference shifted focus from a US only sea carrying service to a broader plan. Central and South America express interest in joining a joint service to meet rising trade between the continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan- American Financial Conference
United States
Central and
South America
Democrats face tariff revision pressure and sugar stakes
The piece argues necessity forces a tariff rethink before the next election as Underwood fails to raise sufficient revenue. It notes sugar interests push for keeping or adjusting rates, while a revision would unite Democrats and Republicans against the party’s principles, blaming wartime needs and Democratic extravagance for revenue gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Congress
Chatter and Glatter Famous Sayings Games
P. S. Snyder is named as the man behind chatter and glatter style games. The note identifies him with the famous sayings trivia but provides no further details.
Two Quincy Men Suggested for Hall of Fame
A local afternoon paper notes E. G. Bauman and Otto Wurl should be added to the candidates list for the Hall of Fame. It also mentions a statue erected at the Hampshire and Fifth street intersection depicting Jim, warning against misunderstandings about its likeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Jim
Quincy
Hampshire Street
Abbott
Hampshire and
Fifth
Sunny Jim
Hall of Fame
E. G. Bauman
Otto Wurl
Fifth 'Street
Graduation Essay Prompt Sparks Wage Debate
A young man asks about his graduation essay and his father replies with a cautious remark. The father warns that many people may be hesitant to offer fair wages to someone whose intellect is above average.
Chauffeur Keeps Family Safe From Travel Blame
A reader quotes a bantering exchange about using a chauffeur. Uncle Eben calls it prudent that a well turned out man may “lose a little time” to show willingness to do real work and avoid fault if anything goes wrong on a trip. The dialogue reflects humor about class, travel, and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Allus
The Appeal to Self: Preservation of War and Weaponry
A reflective verse discusses improved guns and their reach, claiming humanity should pause warlike moves. It notes each gun surpasses the shooter’s arm and laments that soldiers ignore warnings, dreaming of further distant shots to catch attackers.
Proved Himself an Imposter in Crimson Gulch Show
Broncho Bob challenges a pretend mind reader in Crimson Gulch asking what kind of show he would offer. The would be mind reader boasts of talent but locals doubt him as a faker and note the rival in a poker game. The scene blends bravado and confusion as confusion over the act grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broncho Bob
Crimsons Gulch
Lydie E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted
A historical ad claims backache signals organic trouble and promotes Lydie E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a forty year old remedy made from roots and herbs. It asserts the product speeds relief, removes the cause, and restores health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydie E. Pinkham
Zeppelin Destroyed by Young British Aviator
Reported in London as a mid air battle over occupied Belgium led to the destruction of the great Zeppelin. Reuter dispatches say two nurses and two children were killed and many injured while the craft went down a mile in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
London
England
Tsyo
Reuter
Quincy considers jitney ban ordinance and franchise plan
A city council meeting will again take up a long proposed ordinance defining jitneys as a public carriage business in Quincy. The measure would require franchises, bonds, fees, and route and operation rules, with strict penalties and suspension rights for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williall
Quincy
State of
Illinois
City of
Ouiney
Rvason
Ith
Pois
Hinata
Cough Remedy Promoted For Summer Sleep
A cough remedy claims to ease bronchial irritation and help restful sleep during summer travel. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended for coughs colds bronchial affections and la grippe coughs with a soothing coating to relieve tickling irritation. Miller Arthur Drug Co endorses it for travelers and households alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug, Co
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Germany
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Statehood
Hemisphere
Secretary of the Treasury
Great Britain
Japan
SEA Transportation
An Sons
Eigen
P. S.snyder
the Hall of Fame
Couneil
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