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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
11
Bandits wrecked a Mexico City to Queretaro express, killing eight aboard between Queretaro and Embalme Gonzales. They derailed the engine and cars, robbed passengers, and shouted Viva Villa while fleeing. An express car reportedly held a million pesos in new currency but was not opened.
George R Porter, chairman of the local committee for the Progressive national convention, telegraphed from New York to Chicago aides to stop the sale of visitors' tickets until further notice. The message signals a halt amid preparations for the June 7 event.
Tanlac is promoted as a universal remedy for stomach liver kidney and rheumatic troubles. Testimonials include G W Rudy of Memphis Missouri praising improved digestion strength and vitality after taking Tanlac. The Tanlac campaign is run from Brown and Mays Drug Co with orders by post for the bottle and multi bottle offers.
The committee planned to sell 600 tickets to visitors with 250 already sold. The Auditorium seats 4000 and 1791 delegates and alternates are to be on the main floor, leaving 2209 seats for visitors. More than 10000 applications for tickets have been received, indicating high demand and possible seating rearrangements.
Berlin May 16 The budget committee of the Reichstag showed discontent with the Bundesrat method in handling food supply questions without Reichstag consultation. As the Reichstag granted broad wartime powers early, factions including Socialists Progressive National Liberals Conservatives and Clericals demanded governing principles for food regulation. Debate postponed due to a vacancy in the interior department after Clemens Delbrueck's resignation.
Berlin May 16 Dr Karl Meliterich, finance minister and the cabinet’s youngest member, is the leading candidate for interior minister and vice chancellor to replace the resigned Delbrueck. Helfterich is praised for business training and played a key role in easing German American tensions by shaping debate on submarine policy and contributing to settlement with the United States.
A young wife recalls her mother’s household wisdom as a dirty tramp tells a tale. She remains determined to follow her mother’s precepts, offering him food only after his story ends. The tramp insists his teeth are fine.
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a cut out slip with three cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney issues Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and related ailments Miller Arthur Drug Co Ady.
Ill in Washington is Col. John S. Mosby famed Civil War guerrilla chief and a longtime capital figure, with relatives fearing for his health.
Mrs. Clay Phillips spent Wednesday with Mrs. Cecil Phillips while Rev. L Painter of Palmyra visited. Miss Ethel Rayar stayed with her grandmother M. J. Callahan. Several residents traveled to Hannibal and Palmyra for visits and shopping. A St Paul pie supper drew crowds and a teacher training class was held. Local residents like Opal Crane, Rose Stewart, and Miss Zelma Lewis marked school terms and visits with friends.
The 1916 finance budget discussion includes a heated vote on granting additional off days for firemen. Chief Marriotte says three more men and about $2,600 are needed. Aldermen split 5 to 4 against the request, citing prior raises and paid vacations. The session also covers street paving, sidewalk ordinances, a smoke stack change, and various petitions and appointments.
May 9 commencement in Salem Presbyterian church drew a large audience for a varied program. The class motto Never Say Fail, flower pink rose, colors red white blue. Anna Jingst gave the salutatory Chief Aim in Life and Carl Miller the valedictory Value of Education. L Fairfax, Warsaw schools superintendent, delivered the class address. An industrial exhibition opened April 1 in Taihoku Formosa celebrating twenty years since its cession to Japan by China, attracting visitors from Japan China and the Philippines.
The Senate rejected George Rublee of New Hampshire for the Federal Trade Commission by a 42 to 32 vote. Senator Gallinger had opposed him for fifteen months, citing personal antagonism, despite vigorous administration support.
An advertisement urges Sloan's Liniment to ease pain from bruises and over-exertion during house cleaning. It promises quick relief, better rest, and a refreshing sleep, with a user praising its value. The copy promotes 25 cent bottles sold at druggists for soreness neuralgia and bruises.
A Dodge brothers car product is perfectly distributed at the factory price of 3755.00 fob factory, with T. C. Nichols Motor Car Co connected to the transaction.
Mayor Abbott outlined case progress and predicted an imminent conclusion. Alderman O'Brien's motion to invite company officials for negotiations passed. The council noted the dangerous culvert at Thirtieth and Maine streets and scheduled a grade committee meeting at 6:30 pm to decide repairs.
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a purely vegetable blood remedy made from roots herbs and barks. It claims to cleanse the system remove impurities and treat various blood disorders while warning against mineral medicines and urging readers to obtain S. S. S. at drug stores and to write to Swit Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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