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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
4
President Roosevelt applauds in a signed statement regarding a son’s endeavor. The brief paraphrase notes the president’s endorsement and support for the young man's efforts, reflecting confidence and encouragement from the administration.
Col Theodore Roosevelt pledged support to President Wilson in all steps to uphold the United States honor amid the clash with Secretary Bryan over Germany. He praised Wilson for refusing to delay action and to bar American travel on neutral ships, linking the dispute to ties with democracy and humane civilization. Roosevelt learned of Bryan’s resignation at Battle Dove Island and issued a written statement without commenting further.
Rear Admiral Fullam said he would welcome a thorough investigation of his administration as superintendent of the Naval Academy. He voiced strong indignation at rejections and insinuations against him and the officers under his command during the court of inquiry proceedings into irregularities.
Nathan William MacChesney will be elected president of the Illinois State Bar Association at its thirty ninth annual meeting today. A Chicago native and Michigan Law School graduate, he is senior partner of MacChesney Becker in Chicago and a former president of the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology. He has served as judge advocate general of Illinois and as a special assistant attorney general in U.S. Supreme Court litigation, with leadership roles in the American Society of Military Law and Criminology, Northwestern University trusteeship, United Charities directorship, and the Illinois State Commission on Uniform State Laws. He is the son of the late Col Alfred Brunson MacChesney, a Civil War veteran and physician, and a descendant of a prominent Virginia family with ties to early American diplomacy.
Excerpts recall the academy's emphasis on cadets growing up fast under the admiral who, as superintendent, urged each successive class to abandon boyhood and strive for high honor as they approach commissioning. The aim was to set a proper example for underclassmen and uphold standards in wartime service.
Severe rain floods eastern Kansas and western Missouri causing at least two deaths. Communication lines were down delaying reports. Harry L. Bevan a Pittsburg Kansas mine superintendent drowned in a flooded shaft. Workers narrowly escaped during a rescue attempt. At Pleasant Hill Missouri farmer Thomas Me Clintock drowned while crossing a flooded pasture.
About 700 British and French warhorses, part of thousands that escaped a stockade during a storm near Aston Illinois, are being held for ransom by German farmers over damages. Rumors of sympathizers breaching the wall are disputed. Farmers refuse surrender until compensation is guaranteed by British and French authorities. Four hundred horses were returned after a citywide roundup. Dozens were killed by trains or by eating spoiled forage. Over a thousand horses remain at large.
Washington June 11 Department of justice officials settled upon a plan to pursue Lieut Brauer and several sailors reported missing from the interned German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich in Norfolk by immigration laws if located in the United States Prosecution under immigration laws would be most effective The search has failed to locate the missing Germans and officials expect they may have escaped to outside U S territory State department will represent to the German government if they return Russian officer and two parolees in San Francisco reached Vladivostok and were returned after state department protest Brauer and companions left the Prinz Eitel Friedrich at New port News before it was interned or paroled If captured by allies they would be treated as ordinary prisoners of war
The Quincy merchants urge friends to visit for a large refund sale. Shoppers receive a rebate slip at the first store, present it at each location, and claim refunds at the rebate office. The plan requires no red tape and will be detailed in the upcoming Whig issue.
London Morning Post wonders why Bryan resigns as the note adds nothing new and upholds neutral rights. Berlin reports the Lokal Anzeiger framed the issue privately and sees potential for negotiated understanding. The Times expects Germany to resume talks and notes possible procrastination by Wilhelmstrasse. Berlin dispatch says German opinion opposes Wilson's assurances on ships and lives.
Washington reports indicate the United States will delay further action on Mexico for several weeks as President Wilson urges belligerents Villa and Carranza to settle differences and restore peace. The Red Cross continues relief work for starving noncombatants while officials await a permanent secretary of state to be named. Consular Agent Carothers will advocate for two Americans under death sentence and press Villa to avoid summary measures. Distress in Tamaulipas Lapaz and Durango prompts urgent food shipments as August and September threaten subsistence.
Several Halbach Schroeder Co. notices highlight today’s specials including dresses at 3.95 and shirts at 3.95. The Model features suits, hosiery, and summer goods while local residents like John Williamson of Pueblo and Ada Newman of Golden visit relatives and depart. Regular updates note weather, church events, and the June clearance closing today.
Miss Enid Ireland daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Ireland won the Kespahl Mohrenstecher prize of 10 in gold at the High school Sophomore declamatory contest last night over several contestants. She spoke How Rubenstein Played. Judges were Edgar Musselman and Rev Bingaman. Other contestants and themes included Alice Fry The Death of Paul Dom bey William Robinson The Boys In Blue Clarence Wand The Wreck of the Hesperus Margaret Wisherd The Two Home comings Elmo Schnellbacher Patrick Henrys Appeal to Arms.
The Fifth Infantry band will play the Panama Pacific march tonight in Washington park before the Star Spangled Banner. The program includes Fidelity Overature Strong and True La Fornarina and other pieces by Blankenberg Kiesler Valverde Doyle Remicks Lampe and Alford with The Panama-Pacific March and The Star Spangled Banner closing the program.
The Senior class of the High School prepares to present A Mid-Summer Night's Dream at the Orpheum Theatre next Monday evening. They held their first rehearsal yesterday afternoon under High School director Mr Lineberger. A dress rehearsal is planned this afternoon in the High School auditorium. Costumes have arrived and are satisfactory. The dance by the little girls was originated by Otto Wurl, the High School physical director.
A patchwork of sales offers and society items includes a June sale at 5c per yard on dark colors, Palm Beach cloth suits from The Model Clothing Co, and unbleached crash 12 yards for $1.00. Visitors and travels: Mrs. Carl Wilper and child visit St. Louis. W. Sears and daughter with M. Orsche in Sioux City. C. B. Fox travels to St. Louis. Socials mark V. M. Cy Av anniversary. local residents Willis, Menn, and others noted in brief.
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