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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
9
Editorial notes a Capitol idea from the Quincy Rotary Club for a silent June 10 observance in Quincy to honor national preparedness. New York has led with a large parade, Chicago plans a similar display, and Quincy will show respect by flying the American flag from business and homes and pausing five minutes before noon to reflect on free government and safety.
A Washington interview between former president Taft and Justice Hughes hints at a high level exchange on national issues. Rumors swirl about Taft possibly reaching Hughes on matters of bankers and policy as the Republican race remains unsettled. A June 7 nominating deadline looms with the personal factor still unclear. A related note reminds Quincy residents of a quiet June 10 demonstration in support of national preparedness.
The Canal Record notes April had nine earthquakes and October thirty nine shocks with varied severity from slight tremors to major quakes threatening infrastructure. It cites epicenter tracing and potential repairs. In Chicago a preparedness parade would have featured 12400 visiting Republicans. Texas National Guard has been under arms for four days amid ongoing Mexican tensions. Villa et al. are referenced regarding Texans.
A discussion on how hurry breeds worry and nervous strain. It argues that hurried living harms digestion, increases anxious dread, and undermines health more than mere exertion. True strenuous effort should come from deep-seated energy, not from constant haste.
Berlin reports German forces repulsed multiple French assaults on Hill 304 on the west bank of the Meuse with heavy French losses. The war office notes minor operations along the front yielded captured prisoners from both sides, while other sectors including Paus Lee Palamein near Combres saw no further action.
A Texas Special passenger train from Missouri, bound south, struck a broken rail near Clinton on Tuesday, overturning and plunging down a 20 foot embankment. No serious injuries reported.
A Burlington Hawk-Eye note mocks Mother's Day while Bloomington Bulletin cites British use of American notes and neutral freight seizures. Chicago Herald ponders Mughes and Bryan in nominating politics. Globe-Democrat questions a special munitions tax as unconstitutional and double taxation. Davenport Times says New York preparedness parade spurs Chicago Navy League event. Peoria Journal notes the plan costs to be borne by incomes and inheritances as war outlays rise.
A children story scene opens with Peter Rabbit and Winsome Bluebird discussing nests and a hidden home. Jimmy Skunk strolls by in search of beetles and eggs as Peter frets about neighbors stealing eggs, then ambles toward an old barrel on a hill while Winsome teases Peter.
Senate met at noon and recessed to noon Wednesday. Army reorganization conference report submitted. Debated Kenyan resolution for open executive sessions for nominations. Resumed debate on rivers and harbors appropriation bill. House began debate on government shipping bill and adjourned at 5 45 p m to noon Wednesday.
Ex-Speaker Joseph G Cannon and Speaker Champ Clark are depicted as aging rivals who remained personal friends despite long political battles. The writing notes their long careers, with Cannon present at the Republican Party’s birth and Clark too young to have seen it born, yet both men are described as old and bonded in friendship after decades in the House.
Public school humor note describes chaotic scenes at a game in Blaney’s pasture with Fatty Bellowes trapped in a rope noose, a mistaken hunt for a “bare” near a cask, and gossip about dances and dresses. Miscellaneous anecdotes follow about bills, oil, and a French caricaturist’s joke on dining rooms.
On May 17, 1673 Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette departed from the Straits of Mackinac, beginning an expedition that led to the discovery of the Mississippi River.
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