Local Temperatures Reported Throughout Day
Temperatures ranged from 57 to 72 degrees with 62 at dawn, 69 at noon, 71 in late afternoon, and 57 at midnight according to the local forecast.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
5
Weather Forecast Brief Illinois Missouri and Northeast
The Weather section reports Illinois expected rain Saturday with warmer conditions Sunday. Missouri to be fair Saturday, preceded by rain, and fair and warmer on Sunday. Northeast forecasts fair weather and rising temperatures. Towns may see showers Saturday with Sunday turning fair and warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Missouri
River forecast warns of rapid rise to flood stage
The river is expected to rise rapidly for several days and reach flood stage at Quincy and Hannibal by Saturday night or Sunday morning. Authorities urge preparation as communities brace for rising water levels and potential impacts along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Hannibal
Switzerland Seen as Oasis Amid Global Contention
A compact view notes Switzerland as a quiet hub amid rising global tensions, highlighting its neutral stance, stable economy, and role in diplomacy. Observers point to principled diplomacy, banking secrecy evolution, and ongoing efforts to balance unity within Europe.
World Notes on Peace Policy and War Time Quirks
Mexico maintains steadfast support of unpreparedness for peace while leaders fail to lift Syracuse to Armageddon status. Diamonds stay costly, yet data links to higher living costs. Germany’s note travels without submarine delay. Billy Sunday profits rise to about 400000 dollars, suggesting a hereafter reward. Spies flood print media, risking secrecy. Multimillionaires refuse money yet cling to riches. Japan’s Congress mocks civility with heated remarks. Italy’s art moves reveal wartime losses, and czarist army tactics imply Russia’s past luck against Japan.
Italy Assures Allies No Separate Negotiations
Italy pledges to coordinate with allies and forego any independent talks. The assurance aims to maintain a united front in postwar settlement while signaling commitment to allied strategy. No further details were provided on timing or scope of talks.
Peace Talks in Ambiguous Terms Highlight Diplomatic Strain
Fragmentary remarks speculate on possible outcomes of a peace agreement, noting Kaiser’s likely suspicion of it as a scrap of paper. The piece mentions U S diplomats abroad and the costly need for a neutral government to provide diplomatic representation, hinting at broader diplomatic challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nebraskan torpedo claim sparks US concern
The Nebraskan was struck while in ballast from Liverpool to Philadelphia. Officials urge caution, noting a mine is plausible if damaged bow only, while a torpedo would likely cause a midship breach and quick sinking. Await full facts before judging Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Philadelphia
United States
Germany
England
The New British Ministry Reshuffle and War Munitions Role
The article outlines a coalition cabinet reorganization led by Kitchener loyalty and Churchill’s demotion. Lloyd George moves to supervise war munitions, Lansdowne joins without portfolio, and Balfour takes the admiralty. It argues the plan unites political factions and aims to boost Britain as a world power while stressing commerce and sea transport needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Kitchener
David
Lloyd George
Treasury
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Redmond
United States poised to finance closer Latin American trade
Washington exchange cites four established facts from the Pan American financial conference. The United States can finance larger commercial ties with Latin America, with New York bankers affirming strong capacity. The country’s strong box is full, enabling greater business, while banking facilities can be created and maintained for southern neighbors under liberalized laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Exchange
United States
Latin America
New York
Political speculation on Marshall Bryan and Wilson
The piece questions whether Marshall will be renominated and suggests a new running mate for Wilson. It argues Bryan and Marshall are key factors in the administration and would be sought for endorsement. It notes Bryan’s tenure at the State Department and his patient, sportsmanlike stance amid political strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Wilson
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
State Department
Still Pursuing Mr Bryan in Politics and Prohibition
A New York gossip cites a Democratic National Committee member claiming Bryan plans to retire from the cabinet at Wilson's term end. The informant says his post-term life will be devoted to prohibition, with future public words limited to anti liquor efforts. The piece argues Bryan belongs in politics and questions retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Washington
Wilson
Sayeth
United States of America
Mr .Bryan
Austro Italian Campaign Opens In Alpine Strait
The article describes aggressive Italian moves across the Austrian boundary, seizing three towns near the Idro and Garda regions and blocking Alpine routes. It notes Italy aims to control approaches toward Venetia while Austrian forces move toward Tyrol and Trieste, with major border cities like Brescia Verona and Padua in range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Victor
Idronzo
Trieste
Lake Garda
Verona
Venetia
Austrian
Tyrol
Trento
Italy
Switzerland
Europe
Galici
Trent
Tyre
Istria
Fiume
Uder
von Windeburg
Tyrolian
Brescia
Vicenzi
Padua
Venice
Plac
Silent Campaign Banter Echoes From The Election
An incomplete quotation highlights dismissive chatter about Briggins and frequent amateur photography. It notes election days will recur and a platform will be written, dismissed with a casual “Forget about it.”
Parrot Alarm Becomes Wakeup Trick
A man buys a parrot to wake him instead of an alarm clock. He kept the alarm clock under the parrot’s cage and uses the bird’s squawk to startle the parrot when it rings. The bird’s shouting scares him awake, proving effective as a wakeup device.
New Arrival Speaks Cautiously at Ananias Club
A fragmentary exchange shows a new arrival declaring careful speech while an older member replies with a curt retort, indicating a cautious dynamic within the Ananias Club. The overheard dialogue hints at social dynamics and generational tension.
Think Up A Good One While You Are About It
Fragmentary OCR text shows a playful prompt asking for a quick witty line. The readable portion hints at a humorous exchange and a suggestion to craft a clever remark. No identifiable persons, dates, or places are present in the legible content.
Advice to the Point in a Curious Dialogue
Mr Chuggins contemplates a remark about a dairyman and a request for car maintenance. The dialogue questions the man’s work quality and humorously suggests a tire as a regular chauffeur to prevent the car from running out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuggins
The Sojourn in Lazyville and Valley of Nevermind
A poem describes a peaceful vale beyond hills where cattle graze and winds are soft. It recalls lazy days in Lazyville with gentle streams and willows, and notes a fleeting summer song as storms pass and time slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazyville
Nevermind
Valley of Nevermind
German submarines continue deadly work at sea
A continuation notes a violent explosion on the bark Rooival, timber laden and bound for Sunderland. Two crewmen were killed while the vessel believed a torpedo from a submarine caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderland
Watchful Waiting at End in Cuban and Mexican Affairs
A continuation notes a restrained U S stance on Cuba and Mexico. It states ratification of uneasy conditions across Mexican factions and indicates the American Red Cross will push relief work. Officials expect the forthcoming statement to warn factions not to seize relief supplies and to urge feeding the starving populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Red Cross
Flood danger passes as storm shifts to northwest Missouri
Kansas City reports the flood danger over as the weather bureau says the storm has moved to northwest Missouri. More rain is possible today but will end tomorrow with sun. An eighteen inch rise is expected in the Kaw and the Missouri Rivers before levels fall. Sioux City sees lower water since Thursday. St Joseph Missouri river at 6.8 feet, over five feet below danger line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Kaw
Sioux City
St.Joseph
Garment Workers Form Permanent Chicago Headquarters
Permanent headquarters for the National Garment Workers, announced after the group closed its annual convention, were established in Chicago today. The move consolidates operations and signals a new era for the union’s regional presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citicago
National Garment ‘Workers
Chicago
Doctor King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
The ad warns that neglecting a cold wears you out and risks serious illness. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as essential, noting early dose eases congestion and restores breathing and energy. Buy a bottle today and start taking it at once.
Attempted Audience With President Leads to Detention
A man who called himself Hug Otis of Francisco was detained for observation today at a Washington asylum after attempting to see the president. He claimed relation to Gen. Harrison Gray Otis and said a cousin Patrick Kielly lived on Fifth Avenue, San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hug Otis
Francisco
Washington Asylum
Pial
Otis
Harrison Gray
Queen Helena aids Italy with royal support
In Rome on May 28, Queen Helena placed royal palaces at Quirinal Milan and Mantua at the Italian Red Cross’s disposal. Pope Benedict announced offering Villa Castel Giodolofe for use. Reports say several priests have enlisted in the army.
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Rome
Helena
Quirnal
Milan
Mantua
Italian Red Cross
Benedict
Castel Gidolofe
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