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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
2
Mrs. F Sheehy Skeffington says her husband, Irish editor, died heroically while rescuing a wounded officer near Dublin Castle on Easter Monday. He was arrested, taken to Portobello Barracks, and shot without a trial amid martial law. He refused blindfolding, died with a smile, and aimed to stop looting.
Minneapolis May 13 Mrs M J Skoll killed herself by hanging to provide one thousand dollars life insurance for her six children, according to a signed statement by her husband who is held pending investigation. He had planned to die to benefit his wife and children after a prior business reversal. She learned her own policy remained in effect after discovering his insurance had lapsed and chose to act.
May 13 report lists six additional men tried by court martial and sentenced to death but commuted to prison terms, plus five others given prison terms. Trials for the murder of Werd Constable Rowe at Cork on May 4 yielded acquittal for William Kent, guilty verdict for Thomas Kent, with death sentence confirmed and carried out on May 9.
A fragment notes Freddie’s compound fracture treatment causes concern. The nurse is described as frightening, suggesting fear for Freddie’s safety or well being amid medical care.
Dublin May 13 National volunteers aligned with John Redmond once held as Irish volunteers have been freed. General Maxwell the British commander has granted facilities to identify local volunteers.
SPRINGFIELD Illinois May Governor Dunne offers a $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of Carl Ross in the murder of Ralph McDonald at Jacksonville on May 5. Local officials say the case is active and under investigation by state authorities.
Washington on May 13 Secretary Lansing announced he had asked Ambassador Gerard at Berlin to ascertain the nature of the punishment imposed by the German government on the commander of the submarine that sank the steamer Sussex. The request was not a formal inquiry.
Wireless dispatch from Granada, Spain, reports a revolution in Lisbon with troops mutinying and arsenals burned. The message came to Savville A, noting unrest and significant damage as authorities seek control.
The Leipziger Tageblatt reports the death of Dr Max Reger a leading German composer from Berlin born in 1873 in Bavaria. Cause of death listed as paralysis of the heart.
Mrs Arthur Payne of near Louisiana spent several days with her father Fred Hofmann’s family. Mrs H Koeller is recovering well from an accident. Rupert Hartsock of Hannibal visited cousin Henry Ogle. Mrs Sam Kendrick and Miss Myrtle Crews shopped in Hannibal. Quincy shoppers included Mr and Mrs J T Kendrick Mrs W L Gard Vie Rankin and Jeanette Rankin. Jerome Baker in Quincy with Ada Rogers and Thomas of Hannibal visiting Louis Vorge group, returned home. Mrs Langpohi Ed Davis Rozella Nichols Joseph McVarland shopped in Quincy. Mrs Dean and four children returned to Marblehead. Mrs Prancis Clary Emma and Dr J H W Rainwater went to consult Dr Christie in Quincy about Prancis health. Claude Bell and son Orville to Blessing hospital for adenoids operation by Dr Earle. Orville recovering well at home. Ed Braimmeil of Bluffs spent weekend here.
In Philadelphia Missouri, Man Feaster and his son William of Little Union visited Tuesday. George Taylor and family from the west side were here Sunday. Gene Segar a grocery drummer from Quincy came Monday. Clay Swisher and Henry Simmons of Cherry Dell were here Sunday. James Hutcherson of Nelsonville visited his uncle Dudley Hutcherson east of town Sunday. Lafe Hutcherson entertained his daughter Mrs Guy Lake of Quincy for a week. Mr and Mrs Lake returned to Quincy Tuesday. Wm Lake of Nelsonville was here.
Tuesday en route to Monroe City to set up machinery. Numerous residents and visitors are listed visiting, trading, or calling in Palmyra, Hannibal, Nelsonville, Cherry Dell, and Steffensville. A pie supper is planned at St Paul school Thursday evening. A young man quips about preparing for war after buying an engagement ring.
Mrs Reh kamp of Covington Kentucky reports a neighbor with a very young child suffering severe croup. After giving Foley's Honey and Tar the child improved rapidly, and the mother was surprised by the relief. Miller Arthur Drug Co. advertises the product as a reliable cough syrup for all ages.
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