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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

4

Nation urged to prepare for defense by Stimson at Carnegie Hall

New York June 14 Henry L Stimson secretary of war addressed the National Security League at Carnegie Hall urging immediate national defense readiness. He argued the danger lies in past rhetoric and emphasized protecting neutral rights and preparing arms, munitions, and trained volunteers. Other speakers included Dickinson Bonaparte Parker and Dr Abbott stressing preparedness as a shield for peace.

New York Henry L. Stimson Taft Carnegie Hall National Security League Wilson Germany Washington Mr. Stimson Lusitania Stimson United States Congress America Councils of Nations Jacob M. Dickinson Henry L. Stineon Charles J. Bonaparte Alton B.parker League Lyman Abbott Judge Parker Stanwood Menken Parker Mexico Genevert Dr. Abbott Joseph T. Choate Choate

Daily Mail urges declaring cotton contraband in war

London June 15 The Daily Mail renews campaign to seize cotton as contraband and halt enemy supply. It notes embargoes curtail trade but US exports continue through neutral ports and Gothenburg as many cotton ships rival past totals. It cites possible methods like ship seizure and proof of destination, referencing Civil War principles and Bryan Letter. Manchester considers buying the entire American crop at a good price.

London The Daily Mail Today United States Bryan Stone Daily Mail Gothenburg Sweden Holland Denmark Greece America Manchester

American Association approves transfer of Cleveland club

Chicago June 14 President Chivington announced after the association magnates meeting that a resolution passed allows D E Sommers of Cleveland to transfer the Cleveland American association club to Toledo Ohio at any time he desires.

Chicago Chivington American Association American ‘Association D. E. Sommers Cleveland Cleveland American Association Club Toledo Ohio

Health resorts advertised for rheumatism relief

The ad touts health resorts for eliminating impurities causing rheumatism and aching joints. It suggests those who cannot go should try Foley Kidney Pills to restore kidney activity and improve wellbeing, from Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

Miller & Arthur, Drug. Co

Caminetti Guilty of Violation of White Slave Act

The Supreme Court holds a California man guilty of transporting a young girl to Reno in violation of the White Slave Act.

Caminetti Supreme Court California Reno

Caminetti Loses Appeal Over Mann Act Conviction

Washington June 14 F Drew Caminetti son of immigration official and Maury Diggs were convicted in San Francisco of transporting two Sacramento girls to Reno for immoral purposes. Caminetti fined 1500 and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Supreme Court denied review without opinion. Case was first under Mann Act without a commercial element. Attorneys argued law unconstitutional for immorality cases.

Washington F. Drew Caminetti Supreme Court San Francisco Caminetti A. Caminetti Commissioner-General Immigration Maury I. Diggs Sacramento Calif Reno Nevada

Franco German Monument Dedication Near Meuse Crossing

In Sologne France at Noyers a Franco German monument was dedicated to German and French soldiers who fell in the Meuse crossing battle. General Von Einem and other German officers attended with detachments. Von Einem spoke in French and entrusted the monument to French residents. The French district president hailed both sides’ honored dead and victors alike.

Sedan France Meuse Noyers von Einem

May Change Design of Big Zeppelins

Swiss report notes Canadian aviator Lieut. Warneford destroyed a Zeppelin in Belgium last week, prompting talk among Friedrichshafen engineers. Disagreement over whether Zeppelins can be attacked by aeroplanes fuels potential design changes. Count Zeppelin may reopen the debate upon arrival as engineers push for lighter, faster airships to rise after attacks.

Rom Hanshorn Switzerland Paris S Warneford Bisscit Belgium Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Count Zeppelin

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Cough Quickly

This old advert promises cough relief by avoiding drafts and exposure and claims Dr King’s New Discovery will stop coughing after the first dose. It notes a 45 year track record and a money back guarantee if it fails, urging readers to buy from a druggist.

Dr. King

William Coy Held to Grand Jury for Quincy Pattern Robbery

William Coy, accused of robbing Quincy Pattern company of 114.50, was held to the grand jury under $500 bonds after arraignment in police court. He offered no denial of guilt and refused to reveal what he did with the money. He had $5.80 on him when arrested in a drunken state Saturday night.

William Coy Quincy Pattern Company Coy

Lincoln Parent-Teachers Association Holds Closing Meeting

The Lincoln Parent-Teachers Association held its last meeting of the year with good attendance and an engaging program. Fifth to eighth graders performed an aesthetic drill and cymnastic exercises while officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Charlotte Vaughir, Vice President Mrs Susie Turner, Secretary Miss Ozela Bass, Treasurer Miss Susie Brent.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of Lincoln Singer Charlotte Vaughir Susie Turner Ozela Bass Susie Brent

Danish Schooner Marie Recounts German Submarine Fire Plot

The Marie, a Danish schooner, refitted at Leith after reporting a near piracy off the Isle of May. Fifty miles off Scotland the vessel was seized by a German submarine. crew fled to boats as the submarine boarded and pondered arson, then disappeared after British patrol boats appeared and towed the Marie in.

London Marie Leith Christiansund Isle of May Scotland

Frontenac Sinks After Collision on Mississippi River

Eleven to forty passengers aboard the excursion steamer Frontenac Irony da Crosse Wisconsin were rescued after collision with a Burlington river bridge over the Mississippi. The vessel sank in twelve feet of water.

Winona” Minn Tune Frontenac Irony da Crosse Wis Burlington River Mississippi Rivers

Jitney Drivers Plan Union Meeting On Thursday

Jitney drivers for the local jitney bus line will meet at the Labor Temple on Thursday evening to form a union. With few drivers present, initial membership is expected to join the Teamsters union, with plans to branch into a separate union as numbers grow.

Labor Temple Teamsters’ Union

Vice-President Odell Aims at Million Dollar Jewelry Corp

A. F. Odell the jeweler, elected vice president of Manufacturing Jewelers of America, returned from Providence R. I. after a jewelers’ meeting. The plan forms a million dollar corporation to buy factories and make jewelry. One thousand retail jewelers will hold stock and share benefits by stock amount. The company has options on several factories and hopes to begin operation by January 1, 1916.

A. F. Odell Providence R. L United Series Vice Press Aone Manufacturing Tewelers of America

Thieves Rob Court House Pharmacy Near Forth and Vermont

Thieves entered the Court House Pharmacy on Sunday night through a rear window and stole about 30 dollars from the cash drawer. Police are notified and investigating the case.

Forth Vermont

Two Escape from Asylum Reported by Bartonville Hospital

Local police were notified by telegram from Ralph J Hinton superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Bartonville that John and Willan Cox had escaped from the institution. Police here have orders to arrest and hold them if apprehended.

Ralph J.hinton State Hospital For the Bartonville John Willan Cox

Death claims well known old resident Tommy Neal

Thomas Neal known as Tommy Neal died Sunday at St Marys hospital two hours after admission for a strangulated hernia He lived much of his life in Quincy where his father ran a woolen mill on Broadway east of Twenty fourth He attended Bodley lodge No 1 AUF AVM and was a regular meeting attendee He resided with William Woolf at 1300 Jefferson St He leaves an adopted daughter in Quincy and a brother in Chicago

Thomas Neal Tommy” Neal St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Neal Quincy Broadway Twenty-fourth Bodley Lodge No. 1 William. Woolf Jefferson. Street Chicago

Academy Graduates Hear Fine Address

Sunday afternoon at 43 15 o'clock Rev Father Eugene of St Francis monastery delivered the annual baccalaureate sermon to the graduates of St Marys Academy. The main auditorium was filled with pupils, parents and friends. The address urged goodness discipline and knowledge and stressed Christian education as valuable.

Father Eugene St. Francis Monastery St. Mary's Academy Holy Writ Eugene

Art Model's Trial Delayed in Chicago

Chicago on June 14 Madge Altman a Chicago art model formerly of Atchison Kansas is charged with swindling several downtown department stores through a coalition with a floor walker. The case before Judge Prince ville was continued to June 21. She remains out on 1200 bail.

Chicago Madge Altman Beautiful Art Model Atchison, Kani Princeville

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