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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
3
German claim of 16000 Russian prisoners in 43 mile eastern line
June 14 report states German forces along a 43 mile front near Mosciska captured all Russian positions and took 16,000 prisoners, while Russian reports mention only the locality. Petrograd claims another Austro German river crossing near Zaleszszky with local Russian success but no decisive push back. Western front sees French bombardment with Belgian support and a lost German trench in the north. Greek election triumph by Venizelos looms, king’s illness may delay war party impact. Britain readies a 1.25 billion war budget as Commons session adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Mosciska
Sieniaw
Petrograd
Thade
Chiester
Zale Szszyky
Lemberg
Yser
Berlin
Souchez
Paris
M. Venizelos
Britain
House of ‘Commons
Reginald McKenna
Father and Daughter Shot in Kansas City Home
Kansas City Mo June 14 John Crist was killed and his wife and their married daughter are not expected to live after a shooting at the Crist home in Kansas City Kansas. Fred Wing the daughter's husband is being sought by police as the trouble began when he went to visit his wife from whom he had separated. Mr and Mrs Wing formerly lived in Decatur Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
John ‘Crist
Crist
Kansas City
Fred Wing
Wing
Decatur
Tornadoes Hit Nebraska Near Hastings
Two tornadoes struck Adams County Nebraska on June 14 with no major structural damage but a follow up hail storm devastated a farming district fifteen miles long and five to six miles wide. Windows broke trees stripped fruit ruined and the wheat crop declared a complete loss in the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Adams County
New Head of State Department Robert Lansing
Robert Lansing, counsellor of the State Department, has succeeded William J. Bryan in charge of U S diplomatic affairs during a period of crisis. Born 1864 in Watertown New York, he practiced law in Washington and has deep ties to international law through roles in the Behring Sea commission, North Atlantic fisheries dispute, and British Claims Arbitration. He is an established author with works on government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘Lansing
Robert Lansing
Department of State
Wilam J. Bryan
United States
Mr. Lansing
North Atlantic
Ini
the Hague
Lansing
Lodge Praises Flag as Shield for Citizens at Lynn
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge spoke at a Lynn flag day celebration, calling the American flag a symbol of protection for citizens everywhere lawful and observing the law. He urged citizens to protect the flag and, in turn, the flag to protect them, noting the duty of all to safeguard national ideals. The event, organized by the Elks, drew crowds as schools factories and stores closed for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Lodge
Lodge of Elks
All Missouri Invited To Genevieve Clark Wedding
MONTGOMERY CITY Mo June 14 All Missouri today was invited to attend the wedding of Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark of the national house of representatives and James M Tompson of New Orleans The ceremony will be at Tonershuck Clark home at Bowling Green Mo June 30 A note from Wallace Bassford Speaker Clark s secretary asked all Missourians to notify him at Mexico Mo since individual invitations were impossible to issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery City
Missouri
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
National House of Representatives
James M. Tompson
New Orleans
Bassford
Mexico
Mob Lynches Man Outside Toccoa Jail After Confrontation
In Toccoa Georgia a Black man Sam Stephens accused of confronting a farmer's 16 year old daughter was seized from jail by a mob of about 200 early today. He died in a related incident near a tree where he was beaten. Local authorities reported the grim death and are investigating the mob violence. The incident underscores the tense climate in the county following the alleged confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toccoa
Sam Stephens
Injured By Wire in Ill. Telegraph Tower Tragedy
Cecil Short, 22, was fatally injured at the Mackinaw Illinois traction company tower after touching a live wire. He died soon after at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Cecil Short
Mlinois Traction Company
Mackinaw
Achos Vital
Couple Welcomes First Child At 329 South Eighth Street
Mr and Mrs Ralph Goodapple of 329 South Eighth Street are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son Saturday night at 10 o clock. The mother, formerly Miss Margaret Sheridan, is the wife of the Wabash depot baggage man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Goodapple
South Eighth Street
Margaret Sheridan
Goodapple
Wabash Depot
Chicago 15. Without Street Car Service
Chicago suspends street car service on the south side causing crowding at Union Station and turnstiles. Illinois Central reports 280000 passengers carried in a day and plans to double capacity. emergency turnstiles built as crowds surge. Police report injuries amid rush to transit hubs on nearby lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Union Station
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago, Burlington
Ouiney
West Side
Northwestern Station
Pollan Charged With Tampering With Evidence At Naval Academy
Annapolis Md June M A vir tual charge of tampering with evidence of witnesses before the court of inquiry investigating irregularities in examination procedures at the Naval Academy was made today against Admiral Fullam superintendent of the academy by Congressman James Hay of counsel for seven midshipmen defendants. The court recessed and Mr Way urged that witnesses had been told by the superintendent or his aide that their positions in the case could be affected, a claim suggesting witness tampering. The court directed a letter be sent to the superintendent requesting that witnesses not be instructed about potential status before testimony or designation as defendants. Additional testimony supported suspicions that offices of three departments had been entered before the last annual examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Admiral Fullam
Academy
James Hay
Way
C. O. Ward
W. J. Heath
William Sf
Pullam
Annapis
Fullam
Bonne
U.sos
New Orleans
Santiago
Supreme CourtRejects Review in Cash Register Sherman Case
Washington June 14 Refusal of the supreme court to review the sixth circuit court of appeals reversal of National Cash Register officials convictions under the Sherman act marks a setback for the government in a major anti trust prosecution. No reasons were given and officials indicate the government may retry the case in the trial court on remaining counts. This follows a prior Supreme Court defeat in the American Naval Stores Co case over instructions to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Sixth
Circuit Court of Appeals
National Cash ‘Register
White
Circuit Court
Justice Day
Department of Justice
Department
American’ Naval Stores Company
Fare Refunding Sale Opens Next Saturday
A local proposal promotes a fare refunding sale starting next Saturday. The feature urges out-of-town residents to shop in Quincy where best merchandise and transportation are highlighted. A list of stores refunding fares is provided for readers to share with friends outside the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Bonaparte Warns U S Defense Is Weak and Urgent Action Needed
Charles J. Bonaparte told the National Security League in New York that the United States risks peril to its honor and safety from lax defense. He warned that delay has already wasted time and urged immediate strengthening of the fleet to gain crucial preparation time before any possible invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Charles J. Bonaparte
National Security League
England
Belgium
Bonaparte
America
Villa and Garnanz Seek Peage as Reports Slow
Reports from the south say fighting between Lagos and Leon has not been confirmed. Villa and General Till are reorganizing their troops after Villa’s retirement to Lagos, while Villa pledges to help distribute food to civilians and allows Red Cross shipments to Monclova after a previous delay. United States authorities note Villa’s assurances and a reconsideration of blocked food a days-long concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Chihuahua
Torreon
Aguas
Calientes
Lagos
Leon
Villa
Benjamin Till
Carranza
Obregon
San. Antonio
Tex
Francisco .Villa
United States
Eagle Pass
Rosario
Hernandez
Red Cross
Monclova
United
States
Piedras
Negras
Gen. Villa
Hermandez
Po-Do-Lax Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
Sickness is not a sin but neglecting illness is wicked. One dose of Po-Do-Lax relieves liver issues, headaches and indigestion by stimulating bile flow and bowel movement. It claims to remove the cause of constipation overnight with Nature helping to restore health. buy from your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Wilson Confident on Peace and Contraband Pledge
President Wilson declares a pledge to carry no contraband, but notes it cannot be verified while ships carry contraband and British naval actions ram submarines. He warns Britain would need to change practices. the issue centers on keeping American travelers safe while avoiding shipping ammunition for enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Great Britain
Wilson
Eurrope
Understanding 15 Sought in American Government Stance
The article discusses potential U S acceptance of German commissioners in American ports to inspect ships bound for Europe. Exempts vessels with no munitions or troops from submarine attack. Compares to British precedent. notes Berliner Tageblatt supports the idea if representations fail. Calls for English attitude as key to moderating submarine warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Berliner Tageblatt
Germany Ends Harsh Treatment of Prisoners, Aims to Resume Talks
Berlin reports that American mediation ended the unequal punishment of submarine prisoners and British officers in both countries. Germany informed the British ambassador that retaliatory harsh measures would stop and all prisoners of war would be held and treated alike in England. The move clears a path for resuming negotiations on releasing incapacitated enemy civilians after the submarine conflict. American embassy observers in Berlin and London reviewed current prisoner conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
England
Germany
Great Britain
Arthur’ J. Balfour
British Admiralty
Germans Jubilant over US Note Says Bernhard
George Bernhard a political writer in the Vossische Zeitung notes Germans are jubilant over the new American note but finds no justification for joy due to unresolved differences between Germany and the United States. He welcomes US initiative to curb naval warfare misuse but points out no new commissions have been offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
George Bernhard
Vossiche Zeitung
Herr Bernhard
Germany
United States
England
America
Big Hearted Jim at the Orpheum Impresses Audiences
Oliver Players presented Big Hearted Jim to large crowds at the Orpheum on Sunday. The company received praise for strong cast performances and clever staging. A matinee at 2 30 was announced. Maud Muller will be staged later this week, and next Sunday Dazey's The Stranger is billed as the season’s banner production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Oliver Players
Orpheum
Maud. Muller
Tennyson
Dazey
The
Investigation Begins in Revenue Fraud Case at Fort Smaph
Fort Smaph Arkansas June 14 an investigation of alleged revenue frauds totaling 20000000003 against the government was to be ordered in the grand jury. Sixteen men already arrested in connection with the case and Knox Booth revenue agent is the latest arrest charged with conspiracy to defraud the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smaph
Ark
Knox Booth
Foley's Honey and Tar for Summer Cough Relief
Suffering from slight bronchial inflammation and a distressing cough this summer. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soothes raw irritated surfaces with a healing coating and stops the tickling that disturbs sleep. A trusted cough medicine for coughs colds bronchial affections and grippe. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Miller & Arthur, Drug Co
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Willa
Peage
Gen. Garranz
Oliver
Maud Mulller
Armirar
EWTN
Robert
J. H. Hanly
Care Whig
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