Weather Outlook for Midwest and Plains Regions
Reports from Washington state weather service indicate showers likely in Illinois Tuesday with cooler air in the northern areas and partly cloudy skies by Wednesday. Missouri and Iowa show showers or partly cloudy conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler temperatures in western and eastern portions respectively. Southeast Iowa may see scattered showers Tuesday, while central regions observe a cooler trend.
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River Stage Forecast for Warsaw to Hannibal
The river bulletin reports stage of water at 7 PM yesterday at various points with rise or fall. The river from Warsaw to Hannibal will probably rise slowly over the next 36 to 48 hours.
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Warsaw
Hannibal
Balance sheet signals shift toward Republican times
A prominent Quincy businessman cites Uncle Sam’s balance sheet as of June 11, showing net general fund balance 1 780 831, total receipts 2 315 873, total payments 993 590, and a fiscal year deficit of 102 064 346, up from last year’s 33 244 166. The figures are presented as a sample and reflect ongoing debt movements including Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
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Quincy
Sam
Aldermanic Salary Rise for Small Cities Passed
The last legislature approved an act to raise alderman salaries to ten dollars per meeting in cities under 350000 population and to compensate village board trustees for each meeting attended. It notes city council work now requires more time than evening meetings and aims to reward citizens for their effort.
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Council
Wings For Uncle Sam Aerial Wing Plan By Aero Club
The Aero Club of America promotes a patriotic push to equip a wing branch of the United States with planes and trained airmen so the army and navy could operate aircraft if needed. It notes the current forces have under twenty aeroplanes and only a handful of pilots who have flown.
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United States
Sam
Army
Navy Gan
Navy
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Tee
Aero club drives US aviation aid for militia
The Aero club of America seeks a public subscription to fund aviation units for the national guard and naval militia amid a US deficit versus European powers. States like New York and Illinois mobilize support, eight thousand dollars in cash and ten aeroplanes secured, officials urge newspapers to aid the effort and form a militia aviation corps.
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Political Marathon Signals Long Run to Primaries
Illinois gears up for a sweeping political marathon after the legislature closes its sessions. The 1916 primary forecast as the largest in state history driven by many aspirants. Republicans named Lowden, Smith, Russell, Bennett, Adkins, Berry. Democrats cited Dunne, Williams, Pindell, Farmer, with many others eyed for minor offices. The presidential primary is set for April 11 and the state and county contests for September 13, a year ahead.
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Mann
Frank
O. “Lowden
Ogree County
Frank L. Smith
Kankakee
Andrew Russell
Jacksonville
Bennett
Rockford
Charles Adkins
Bement
O. F. Berry
Carthage
Dunne
Williams
Pindell
Peoria
Justice Farmer
Anniversary of the assassination sparks World War I origins
A newspaper note marks June 28 1914 as the Sarajevo killing of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife by Principa student in Bosnia. It notes the war's spread to ten nations and estimates six million deaths and five hundred ships lost, while questioning Princip’s sole blame and acknowledging inevitable arms declarations.
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Bosnia
Enduring War Drains Europe of Men and Money
The article notes the war harms neutral trade and commerce and highlights a stubborn determination on both sides to settle the conflict. It predicts heavy fighting into the second year, with Europe expected to be drained of men and money by June 28, 1916, as the war reaches Africa and the Far East and may involve more nations before peace.
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Far East
Henry Clews on postwar world business conditions
The house of Henry Clews reviews the current financial situation as the most complex in the country’s history, noting wartime demoralization of foreign trade, scarce imports, heavy exports, and a fair estimate of 500 million dollars in war munitions shipped abroad. It expects peace to trigger reconstruction, new treaties, and readjustments, with Europe reentering markets and Britain holding American securities.
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Henry Clews
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Germany
Great Britain
Sherman Boom and Bryan Quits Compared In Brief Note
The snippet contrasts Sherman’s presidential surge with Bryan’s stance on quitting under pressure and being fired. It hints Sully’s return to work, suggesting ongoing political and employment intrigue amid campaign chatter.
No drinker blamed for pedestrian fall in Mill Lesters案
Plainville Messenger reports Frank Waters fell from Mill Lester's car Wednesday afternoon after Benson fire. Mill was driving fast. Waters not intoxicated.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure claims $100 reward for cures
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by taking it internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to anyone with a case it cannot cure and urges sending testimonials to T. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio, with a recommendation to buy Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Quotes on Truth and Reform from Senator Sorghum
A brief exchange shows a speaker accusing another of dishonesty and Senator Sorghum retorting with a remark about reform. The dialogue notes a supposed fifty percent veracity average, suggesting skepticism about political rhetoric and credibility.
Humble Man Fights for Truth in Fervent Battle
A man declares peace requires freeing minds from erroneous opinions and boldly fights for what he considers right. His pursuit, rather than bringing harmony, leads him to clash with many views and ongoing conflict.
Pay as you go motto prompts toll road repair note
A terse exchange centers on a motto Pay as you go. A practical man notes toll roads are often poorly repaired. Farmer Corn tossel quips that the motto may be sound but highlights the link between tolls and road condition.
Helpful Influences in Women Clubs Debate
A conversation quotes Miss Cayenne defending women’s clubs against claims they lessen interest in home life. She says after lectures and debates a woman would find her husband’s conversation comparatively entertaining. Uncle Eben remarks that a lazy man trusts luck under Providence.
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Independence Day Message From Pinwheel and Rocket
A playful ode features a pinwheel and a rocket praising independence day. It contrasts past strife with a bright tomorrow and promises scintillations and illuminations to bring joy to all. The verse honors sacrifice and a safe, sane celebration.
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Famous paintings to hang in St Boniface Church
In the studio of St Marys oil paintings Sts Stephen and Lawrence near completion will occupy spaces in St Boniface church Quincy. Critics deem them perfect for their kind and likely to gain beauty with age enhancing the Quincy temple. Lemkau studies at Union Theological Seminary Iris wife formerly Canton Meyer Gase.
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Canton
Quincy's Pulse: Boswell and Fisher Meet in Chicago
Quincy men L B Boswell and John J Fisher left for Chicago to join the Mississippi Valley manufacturers and shippers working committee. The conference aims to reestablish river freight regulation and revive the valley as a manufacturing region. Funeral held in Canton for a year-old baby girl. Rev John Lemkau and family, former pastor of the First German M E Church, Quincy, accompanied by the burial party back to New York.
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Boswell
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Chicago
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Dubuque
Canton
John Lemkau
New York City
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