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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1915

Page

3

Bryan Urges Peace to Preserve United States Honor

William Jennings Bryan spoke at Madison Square Garden under The Friends of Peace banner and urged Americans to cast influence for peace, submit disputes to an international commission, and oppose war with any belligerent nation. He praised evolving views against bloodshed and urged public pressure on the president to resist war clamor.

New York William Jennings Bryan Madison Square Garden Friends of Peace United States Bryan United. States

Philippine Health Law Shapes Philippine Public Health

A new Philippine health law takes effect July 1 creating a service similar to the United States Public Health Service. It provides a health body with supervision over sanitation across the Philippine Islands. The design follows and honors the U S Public Health Service as a model.

Washington United States Public Health Service Philippine Trilands Philippine Organization

Quincy Pulse Munroe to Work House Zeb Munroe Case

Quincy’s Pulse reports Munroe to work in the house after his arrest on a second charge of attempting to lure a girl for immoral purposes. Judge Reardon fined $75 and costs and sent him to the work house for 154 1/2 days. Lawrenc e Herron testified as prosecuting witness.

Local Pickups and Grotto Excursion Notices

Local notices advertise remnants of wash goods at half price from Halbach Schroeder Co and Duker s discounts on linens and silk dresses with today only pricing. Also promoted are free music and dancing at the annual Grotto excursion next Friday at 8 p.m., details of other sales, fixtures, and travel plans including a Grotto boat trip and a Hannibal to Quincy church excursion.

Halbach-Schroeder Co A. B. Hummert North Eighth Street Duker’s Elmer C Peter Chicago Wal Price Halbach’ Schroeder Co Tobe Lerenbeckeer South Fourth Street Tron Works Hampshire Carl Leifhelm United Cigar Stores Company Kansas City Halbach- Schroeder Co O.H Cady Charles L W.L. Busby Empire-Hippodrome Mayme Long Canton Palbach,Schroeder Co St. Mary’s G. W. Hill Hannibal Quincy

First Western Ontario battalion suffers massive losses near La Cassee

A semi official Toronto report states that on June 15 in northern France the first western Ontario battalion suffered about 500 casualties from a German defense while attacking three trenches. Of 600 to 700 men, twelve officers were killed and three unwounded officers remained. The unit, positioned to cooperate with British troops, advanced after a mine explosion triggered a fierce display of machine gun fire and high explosives.

Toronto Western Ontario la Cassee France Ontario

End of Railroad Strike Declared Official

Mount Vernon Illinois June 24 1915 the forty four months long strikes by shop men on the Harriman Illinois Central and Pere Marquette railroads are declared officially at an end at 10 the morning of June 28 1915 by the railway employes department of the American Federation of Labor. All unions concerned have ratified the action except the boiler makers and blacksmiths. The terms of settlement are not disclosed.

Mount Vernon Ill Atria Harriman Ilinois Central Pere’ Marquette Railway Employes Department American Federation of Labor American Federation ‘of Labor Illinois Central Harriman Lines Pere: Marquette

Villa Occupying El Paso, Villa Private Message

A private message dated last night at Aguas Calientes signed by General Villa states he still occupies El Paso, Texas as of today. The document confirms Villa’s continued control of the city and was received today in El Paso.

EL Paso Texas Aguas Calientes

Face Cleared By Cuticura After Pimples

Miss Matilda Kotrong describes a yearlong breakout of large red pimples and blackheads on her face. After trying tonics, cold creams, and salves with no relief, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, washing with hot water then applying the ointment, and reports her face became clear in two days.

Dakota Niké Matilda Shin Requist eAddress

In overruling staff bid Dr Reticker joins Blessing hospital

The Blessing hospital board of trustees reversed a staff decision and admitted Dr J K Reticker to the medical staff after initial dissent. The action followed a staff meeting and reportedly seven votes against admitting him, with outside influence noted in Quincy medical circles.

Blessing Hospital J.K Reticker Quincy Reticker Dr. Reticker

Colored Attorney Delivers Address at NAACP Meeting

George H. Woodson of Oskaloosa Iowa, a colored attorney, spoke to a large audience of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People members and friends. He outlined the progress of the race and the goals of the Quincy branch, with Dr. H Nichols presiding. The meeting was one of the best attended and most successful of its kind.

National Association For the ‘Advancement of Colored People George H. Woocson Oskaloosa,Ja Woodson Quincy H.y Nichols Association

Change Date of Proposed Revival In Quincy Churches

Executive committee of the Y M C A and churches meeting last night agreed to move the revival services to fall in Quincy to the same time in March 1916. The change follows a request by Dr Lyon the evangelist to fit his schedule. Representatives from nearly every Protestant church in the city attended.

Quincy Lyon Federation

Miners and Indians Clash in The Blood of His Brother at Family Theater

Miners and Indians engage in a fierce battlefield in the Universal film The Blood of His Brother show at Family Theater today. Heralds praise extraordinary horsemen from Zoo Town and Universal West Coast, noting train stunts and riders leaping onto moving engines as standout feats.

Family Theater Universal West Coast Zootown Universal City

Swiss Air Officers Die After Fall Near Zurich

Berne reports two Swiss aviation officers fell 300 feet near Zurich today. Dient, Lugrin, a well known airman, was killed while Lieut Von Kaenel sustained serious injuries.

Berne Paris Zurich Dient Lugrin Lieut von Kaenel

Chicago Glerk Over Zealous Man Continues Page One

Fragmented column lists proposed bills and municipal actions in Chicago. Items include annexations legality, prison inmate support from outside, Lincoln Park bonds up to 1 million dollars, and special liens for bridge funding. The text reflects ongoing legislative discussion and municipal finance proposals.

Chicago Maucker H. B. Sg Prendergast Conlon Lincoln Park Commissioners Devine

Wilson seen as likely to secure early peace

President Wilson, golfing at Piping Rock Club on Long Island, is described by Col. House as the man most likely to restore peace to the world. House praises the president’s understanding of the European war situation and his capable handling of the crisis.

Wilson Col House Piping Rock Club Om Long Island Col. House Cottt

Memorandum on American Prize Cases and Delays

The document states His Majesty's government aims to remove delays in handling American cargoes and vessels detained under prize court rules. It says inquiries or representations by the United States will be considered with care but asserts no substantial American grievance is justified. It invites US government opinion guided by the memorandum.

His United States

Adams County bids for courthouse partition work

Notice of sealed bids by Adams County Committee of Board of Supervisors to furnish labor and materials for constructing a frame and glass partition across the north corridor of the Court House and a doorway in the west wall to connect with the new room. Bid date set for July 8, 1915 at 2 PM in the County Attorney's office. Committee reserves right to reject any and all bids. Dated June 24, 19th.

Adams Board of Supervisors N-Eener E. P.taylor H. P. Scarborough

Tariffs suspended on grain shipments from Illinois points

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended tariffs on grain in carloads from Illinois points to Peoria and Pekin and to Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis lines until October 23. The action, announced in Washington on June 24, affects interstate shipments by rail.

Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Peoria Pekin Interstate Umerce.commission

Prison murder tied to Leas State transfer and reform talk

The article reports Campbell being held and transferred to Leas State after a prison murder case. Representative John P De vine of Dison visits the penitentiary to aid in finding the murderer of Mr. Allen and to assess the continuation of the honor system. It notes possible stricter prison discipline if governors and officials find abuse by trusted convicts and access by convicts to inmates sleeping areas.

Campbell Leas John’ P.” Devine Dison Fdaday Gen. Dunne Allen Isteps Devine

Supreme court names state board of law examiners

Springfield June 24 The supreme court today named members of the state board of law examiners Albert Watson Mt Vernon Fred A Brown Chicago Albert M Rose Louisville

Springfield Supreme Court Today State Board of Law Examiners Albert Watson Vernon Fred A. Brown Chicago Albert M. Rose Louisville

For Sale Old Galvanized Barrels as Garbage Cans

For sale old galvanized barrels repurposed as garbage containers at 50 cents each. Call to arrange pickup or pickup at the Standard Oil Company plant located at Front and Harrison streets.

Standard Oil Company Harrison

Sealed bids sought for Catholic rectory in Shelbina

Public notices list sealed bids for a Catholic rectory in Shelbina a brick eight room building. Plans and specifications available at St Peter's rectory. Also listed are rental and sale ads including two four room flats at 331 Vermont St and a two story brick house at 1441 State St with bath gas water and electric lighting and large front lawn. The ad notes bargains on used tires bicycles and details contact W M Marsh and W E Clark at 1221 Broadway and 300 Maine St.

Shelbina St. Peter's Quincy Twoestory Maine St Marsh

Chiropractic natural healing methods and treatments

An ad describes chiropractic care as a drug and surgery free approach for acute and chronic illnesses. It mentions a physician and a contact at 207 Majestic Blog with telephone number 905-W.

Majestic

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