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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

5

Republican Platform Attacks Wilson Policies and Mexican Policy

The Saturday Republican platform roars against Wilsons methods and Democratic policy while championing Republican aims. It denounces Mexican upheaval, reaffirms Monroe Doctrine, endorses protectionist tariffs, a strong navy and army, and calls for fiscal restraint, civil service reform, and suffrage support for women. It urges unity among Americans to restore national respect and peace.

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Leaders in Control of Bull Moose Convention

The Progressive gathering debated platform planks including universal military service and woman suffrage amid demonstrations. Debate over suffrage text continued as delegates insisted on reading the plank aloud multiple times. Delegates backed calls to convene a peace conference with Republicans while postponing full platform action.

Dean Lewis Edward P. Costigan Colorado Read Harriet E. Wittum Illinois Resolutions Committee Robins Plank George W. Perkins

Depew Demonstrates Vigor At Republican Convention

Chicago June 9 Chauncey Depew addressed the convention noting his long history with Republican gatherings since 1856. He praised the party tone while Uncle Joe Cannon drew cheers and the crowd rose in honor. Senator Berry signals Sherman as a strong contender and to notify the nominee, with enthusiasm for Illinois’ favored son and the platform.

Chicago Republicn le Republican Party Tes United States W. O. Farlow Chauncey Depew Joe Cannon Senator Berry Berry Sherman

Germans Aggressive on Russian Front Sees Heavy Bombardment

London reports considerable German activity on the northern Russian front. German guns bombarded the Dvina line near the lake region south of Dvinsk and launched infantry assaults against Russian positions south of Smorgon. Intermittent duels gave way to vicious German and British attacks around Troo ge and near Hogenzh redoubt with lapping operations between Vimy ridge and Labassee canal cited as advantageous to the British.

London Dvina Dvinsk Smorgon Tlooge Vimy Ridge Labassee Canal Hogenzhon

Amoro Salo Chosen as U S Ambassador to Succeed Chinda

Washington report states Amoro Salo, former Japanese ambassador to Austria, will become ambassador to the United States succeeding Viscount Chinda whose London posting was announced. The word reached Washington Thursday night.

Chinda Washington Amoro Salo Austria United States Viscount Chinda London

Six Thousand Canadians Reported Lost In Week Of Battle

Ottawa June 9 Upwards of 6000 Canadians have fallen within a week in desperate fighting in Sanctuary woods Major General Samuel Hughes minister of militia in presenting colors to a Canadian regiment on Parliament Hill Thursday said the great majority were wounded and the loss inspires others to take their places Details from Thursday include Captain Niven wounded Friday and back at the front trenches Sunday Chaplain Wilkes carried a rifle and fought until he fell with fists used when bayonets could not be used

Ottawa Npon Sanctuary Woods Samuel Hughe Parliamert Hill Hughes Nivin Patric Wilkes

Motorcycle Corps for National Guard Springfield Illinois

Plan to organize a motorcycle corps to work with the Illinois National Guard was presented to the Springfield Motorcycle Club. Representatives invited all able bodied motorcyclists to join. the club has over 50 members and many are expected to join.

Springfield, II Illinois Nation Guard Springfield Motorcycle Club

Chicago Man to Succeed Cor in 1916 Bible Classes

A Chicago man was chosen to succeed Cor for 1,000 adult Bible classes in Hlin in 1916, set by the organized adult Bible-class federation formed in Peoria last March. C. E. Schneck of Chicago was named secretary to the state Sunday school association to replace Hugh Cork of Chicago. the convention adjourned Thursday night after a banquet in Springfield Illinois.

Hlin Organized Adult Bible Cla Peoria Springfield Ill Illinois Sunday School Association C. E. Schneck Chicago Hugh Cork

End Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises Remedy

Sufferers of catarrhal deafness and head noises can often recover at home using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar. Dissolve 4 pints hot water with 1 oz Parmint and 4 3/4 oz sugar then take a tablespoon four times daily to reduce ear inflammation and secretions.

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