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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1916

Page

11

New Yorks Great Preparedness Parade In City

About 145000 people from business and professions will parade in New York to show support for national preparedness. 20000 women march, 10009 guard in service uniform, 3100 Spanish War veterans in rear guard, 62 divisions pass Madison Square reviewing stand led by Gen Leonard Wood and Admiral Usher. Parade begins City Hall Park at 9 30 am with 3000 city employees and 2000 lawyers, Edison headed naval board present in line. Women march at six pm led by Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Parade non partisan bans flags ads. Many businesses close. hundreds of thousands expected to view.

New York National Guard Madison Square Leonard Wood Department of the East Nathaniel Usher New York Navy Yard John P. Mitchel City Hall Park Alton B. Parker Wall Street Naval Consulting Board Thomas A. Edison Theodore Roosevelt, Jr

Ehmann Olive Oil Claims Superior Quality and Safety

J. H. Brown & Son promote Ehmann Olive Oil, arguing its superior flavor and health benefits. They claim the oil is washed sterilized air during curing and hidden differences from open-air cured imports justify higher prices and greater use among consumers.

J. H. Brown & Son

Dublin ready for lenient measures

Dublin officials report strong government action after the revolt with leaders executed and many followers imprisoned. The AP correspondent finds potential disaffection growing even among loyal nationalists if executions continue, amid arrests and deportations that provoke antipathy especially where residents were not aware Sinn Fein gunfire came from their buildings.

Dublin London Associated Press

President urges unity at Kings Daughters convention

Mrs Anthony E Evans of New York, president of the International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons, urged stronger unity and cited 58000 members as progress. Burlington reports show work in unorganized states. Friday night talks by Evans Mansfield and Brokenshire outlined domestic and international conditions, with 118 delegates from 30 states and Canada registered.

Redrlington Anthony E. Evans New York International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons Burlington Kings Daughters F. J. Mansfield Susan Brokenshire Massachusetts Evans States Canada

Decoying Women Serial Killer in Vinkota Villa

Budapest reported that Rela Kiss, aka the modern bluebeard, decoyed women through tarnage ads, took their money on marriage promises, and murdered them. Police list eighteen associated women, eight missing, ten unaccounted. In his house were love letters from around the world and seven bodies in sealed cases. One dress belonged to a missing woman ten years. Wiss died near Valjevo Serbia. the killer earned the nickname The American Uncle.

Budapest London Bluebeard Vinkota Rela Kiss Miss United States Wiss Valjevo Serbia

Fulton challenges Willard for fourth con test

May 13 Chicago Mike Collins manager for Fred Fulton wired a $27,000 offer to Jess Willard for a ten round bout at Hudson Wisconsin on July 4 He will post $5,000 guarantee if Willard replies favorably Hudson arena could seat 15 000 Collins to arrive from Rochester Minnesota Saturday morning

Chicago Mike Collins Fred Fulton Jess Willard Hudson Wis Collins Willard Hudson Arena Fulton Rochester

Local visitors and transients in Quincy Thursday

Mrs Sadie Buttz daughter Della and Miss Cleanluw were visitors in Quincy Thursday Perry Johnson was a business caller in Quincy Thursday Miss Gertrude Clary returned Monday from Rochester Minn after consulting the Mayo brothers about her throat an operation not necessary Miss Alma Daniels Richfield is visiting sister Mrs Albert Butts Mrs Robert Notte and Mrs Aubrey Enlow spent Monday and Tuesday in Quincy John Campbell confined to home but improving Mrs Frank Graff and son Merle spent last week with her father Elmer Tandy and family of damns Harold sestt returned to Quincy after visiting relatives Emery Simmonds returned home in Canton Petit after closing a Sippestea por af what hore

Sadie Buttz Della Miss Cleanluw Quincy Perry Johnson Gertrude Clary Rochester Minn Mayo Brothers Alma Daniels Richfield Albert Butts Robert Notte Aubrey Enlow Quirncy John Campbell Frank Graff Merle Elmer Tandy Dams Harold Sestt Quincey Emery Simmonds

Recruiting Woes Hit West Canada War Effort

Winnipeg dispatch says recruiting in western Canada is at a low ebb with conscription feared as the only remedy. March saw the district’s highest wartime relief but April fell to the lowest. Plans to spur volunteers include a day off for each recruit and cash prizes. The 203rd battalion enlists women across New Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan to urge eligible male relatives to join.

Winnipeg Canada 203Rd Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan

Austrian Archduchess to Wed Bulgarian Heir Prince Boris

A Vienna betrothal announcement is expected for an Austrian archduchess and Prince Boris, heir to Bulgaria’s throne, with reports from Amsterdam and Berne noting a potential marriage to a princess of the Hapsburg line and mentioning several eligible archduchesses.

London Vienna Poris Bulgaria Amsterdam Exchange Telegraph Company Berne Dea Balkans Boris House of Yapsburg

Steamship Alabama to serve as hotel for convention

May 13 Fred W Up ham chair of the local Republican convention committee engaged the steamship Alabama as a floating hotel for delegates and visitors during convention week. The move addresses hotel space shortages and may lead to additional vessels used as temporary accommodations.

Chicago Fred W. Upham Alabama

Springs Workers Strike in Chicago Labors Clash

Chicago on May 13 reports about around 400 Willam J. Gibson Co. bed spring workers walking out after the firm refused to operate a closed shop, signaling a labor dispute at the plant.

Chicago Willam J. Gibson Company

Mother's Friend for Expectant Mothers Delights Home

An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend as an external remedy for pregnant women. It claims to firm and loosen stomach muscles, reduce nerves stress, lessen morning sickness, and improve baby’s nervous disposition. Read more in a small book offered by Bradfield Regulator Co. ATLanta, GA.

Bradfeld Regulator Co Tamar Rice Atlante

Tubantia Rhat ter Under Discussion

Berlin May 13 The evening edition of the National Zeitung prints an interview with Baron Gevers Dutch minister to Berlin about the Tubantia case He will leave Monday for home on private business He says relations between the Dutch and German governments are full of confidence friendship and cordial Sympathy with Germany. The Dutch minister notes popular Holland support for Germany and that semi official German remarks have stirred excitement There are no differences between Germany and the Dutch government and the Tubantia matter is being discussed calmly by two friendly governments.

Berlin National Zeitung Baron Gevers Tubantia Germany Holland

Texas ready with four regiments

Texas Army headquarters announced four volunteer regiments were being raised for possible service. Brigadier General John A. Hulton arrived to command the mobilized Texas National Guard at Fort Sam Houston and the entire guard will be inoculated against smallpox and typhus.

San Antonio Texas John A. Hulton Texas National Guard Fort Sam Houston

Five Companies Form United Motors Corporation

May 13 announcement reports creation of United Motors, a 60 million dollar underwritten auto mobile equipment combine led by W C Durant of Chevrolet. Five firms join to form the new group with no par value stock. Coventry Prisoner. London May 13 Colonel The Hon Charles Coventry missing is believed held as a prisoner at Damascus with 20 officers and 230 men of Worcestershire Yeomanry captured by Turks at Katia Easter Sunday.

New York United Motors Corporation W. C. Durant Chevrolet Motor Company Coventry London Charles Formr Damascus Worcestershire Yeomanry Katia

Carry Messages To Popa In Quiet Vatican Traffic

Report from Lugano says two messengers from the kings of Bavaria and Saxony carried autograph letters to the Pope through Chiasso on Thursday. The item notes the unusual fast pace of diplomacy and then pivots to a reflective quip on women and youth.

Popa Geneva Paris Lugano Bavaria Sexery Ch‘asso

Special Operator Learns He Is Father At Empire Hippodrome

South Bend man W J Richardson was told by long distance wire there is a new baby at home during Hower lecture. He returned to the moving pictures with the film continuing. no interruption occurred. Kitty Bedford was arrested on a warrant charging theft of a ring.

W. J. Richardson South Bend Ind Hower Empire Hippodrome Richardson Kitty Bedford Olin Dorsey Bedford

Dodge Car Ownership Promise at Factory Price

T. C. Nichols Motor Car Co announces sale terms for a Dodge Brothers car with a factory price of 785 dollars fob. The notice asserts every owner is a satisfied customer, reflecting a bold sales claim from the dealer.

Dodge Bros T. C. Nichols Motor Car CO

Banquet Honors Church Improvement Shown by Gift

In appreciation of a $700 gift by Prof. and Mrs. A Epte and others for church improvements, an elaborate banquet was held at Eighth and Elm Streets Baptist Church Thursday. About 260 guests attended. Decorations featured cit-flowers and smilax with pink and green. Dinner in four courses under Mrs. P Humphrey. Toast program followed with J W Tutt as toastmaster.

A. Epte Elm Eure E. Malone

Concert Program by Fifth Infantry Band in Washington Park

If weather permits, the Fifth Infantry band will perform in Washington Park tonight at 7 30 starting with Astoria Weldon The Awakening of the Lion Konski Caprice Heroigne Merry Whirl Lenzberg Memories selections from Chin Chin Molly Dear Grand Fantasy Il Trovatore Verdi Popular Medley Remicks and The Star Spangled Banner The note ends with a proverb about those who avoid doctors not always living well.

Fifth Infantry Washington Park Astoria Weldon Konski Caprice Heroigne Merry Whirl Lenzberg Caeeesanes Chin Molly Dear Remicks

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