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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1916

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Takenown Report From Chihuahua City Violence in Mexico

A Mexican refugee reports Dr. Fischer an American physician from Santa Rosalia was killed by Villa bandits near Uribe. Carranza forces under Gen Fortunato Maycotte fall back toward Escalon, 80 miles south of Jiminez, as Villa troops move south via a captured railroad. Detachments chase bandits Juan Murgia and the Queveda brothers after the Lagunas train robbery. A light artillery train is prepped for northward mov ement near the Mexican Central line.

Chihuahua City Elaso Junction Dr. Fischer Amerin Santa Rosalia En. Baude Uribe Fischer San Rosalia Jiminez Exican Central Parrane Carranza Fortunato Maycotte Escalon Villa Aycotte Iminez Murgia Domingo Arrieta M. Herrera Ihuahua City Juan Murgia Queveda Rothers Mexican Central Lagunas Maycotte Orces Herrera Arral

Commander Tells of Voyage to American Waters

Berlin dispatch reports Captain Hans Rose of U-53 describing the submarine voyage to American waters. He recounts impressions of Newport and actions off Nantucket, noting storms that tested surface boats. He says American authorities greeted the U-53 with courtesy and the Newport commander was relieved Rose did not seek fuel or provisions.

Berlin Sayille Hans Rose Newport Nanucket Plain Rose Captainose

Weachers of Pike Have Big Meeting

More than 50 Pike County teachers attended an all day meeting at the public school building in Hall Illinois on Saturday November 5 Prof Garvin chaired and Miss Helen Havens was elected secretary County Superintendent Clark spoke in the morning and Prof McCarell spoke in the afternoon A basketball game between Hull High boys and Kinderhook High ended 37 to 28 with Kinderhook winning

German Subsea Boat Rammed by British Patrol at Sea

British patrol destroys German submarine U-41 after attacking and sinking the U-boat during a naval engagement. German Admiralty releases public details of the incident and the attack in Monty reports.

German Sub U-41 Sunk by British Patrol Boat

German admiralty reports a British patrol vessel flying American colors destroyed U-41. A row boat with the two survivors was run down by a larger vessel, the Russian dreadnought Sevastopol struck a mine a week ago and was partly destroyed, and Italian forces press the Carso offensive advancing toward the Wippach river with 553 prisoners.

Adriatic Admiralty Sevastopol Carso Wippach Rer Alps Galicia Russia Lakdolia Transylvania Jiul River Mosca London Wippach Gorizia Carnia Front Ciema Booche Travignolo- Avizio Dolomite Alps Brzezany Michishov Buzcur River Table Butzi Danube River Dobrudja Rosca Heights Altschanz War Office Predeal Somme

Michigan Triumphs Over Washington Uni of St Louis 66 to 7

Michigan overwhelmed Washington University of St. Louis 66 to 7 at Ann Arbor. Yost's offense battered the light Missouri squad as Maulbetsch scored four touchdowns and Dawson kicked a goal after Kling’s 50 yard interception return for a Washington score.

Michigan Washington Ann Arbor Mich Washington University of St. Louis Missouri Yost Kling Dawson Maulbetsch

Germans Reach Katerina As Venizelist Clash Opens

London dispatch from Athens reports the German army arriving near Katerina and an engagement with Venizelists began Friday night, signaling a mounting conflict in the region.

Katerina London Saya Sunday Observer Athens

Chicago Daily News endorses Frank Lowden for governor

Chicago Daily News editorial endorses Frank Lowden Republican for governor. The independent paper argues he has incentives to fulfill pledges and serve the people, noting reputation comes from effective service. It urges independent voters to support Lowden.

Hicago The Chicago Daily M.7s Independent Frank ©. Lowden Lowden Daily News

Dumba Retired at Own Request from Austrian Embassy

Vienna via London Nov 5 Dr Theodore Constantine Dumba former Austrian ambassador to the United States retires from the diplomatic service by imperial order. Recalled in 1915 he faced US severities after attempting to pass to the Austro Hungarian forcing office a report on plans to cripple US munition plants. Washington expects a new ambassador will soon be named as Austria expresses displeasure at the United States.

Vienna London Theodore Constantine Dumba United States Dumba Dr. Dumba Austria Hungary Washington James J. F. Archibald Archibald Falmouth State Department Austria Francis Joseph

Corkscrew stunt ends in aviator Bougel’s death

Joe Bougel known as the sky dragon fell 1000 feet during a corkscrew with the Panama California exposition plane. He died instantly on the grounds at age 82, leaving a widow and two children. Silas Christofferson, his instructor, recently died in northern California.

San Diego Cal Joe Bougel Exposition Grounds Bougel Silas Christofferson San Francisco California

White County Counts 380 Miles of Fine Roads

W P Bushnell, engineer for Indian Grave Drainage district, cites a Whites County Democrat article claiming White County has 380 miles of gravel and stone highways. He compares to Madison 871, Clinton 802, Carrel 402, Tippecanoe 426, Benton 262, Jasper 847, Pulaski 330, Cass 402, noting White is above many counties in quality and totals.

W. P. Bushnell Indian Grave Drainage District Whites County Ind Democrat Carrell County Tippecanoe Benton Jasper Pulaski Cass County White County Madison County Clinton County Carrel County Tippecence

Sterling Sees Victory Ahead In Illinois Race

Chicago news reports Fred E. Sterling predicting an Illinois win for Hughes and Lowden by about 150000. He cites polls across downstate and Cook County, notes women vote for the first time, and estimates presidential and gubernatorial outcomes with party gains in Congress and state legislature.

Chicago Hughes Lowden Illinois Fred E. Sterling Republican State Committee Sterling Cook County

Physician Downing Injured In Morning Escape

Dr. T N Downing of New London Missouri was disoriented while making an early call and stepped from a 15 foot bank in darkness, suffering a fractured shoulder and severe brain concussion. He was found by the would be callers, taken to Levering hospital in Hannibal, and Dr Otis Johnston assessed him. Recovery is expected.

T. N. Downing New London Levering Hannibal Otis Johnston Downing

Princeton Rout Bucknell in Football Clash

Princeton routed Bucknell 47 to 0 at home. Coach Rush used many substitutes late as Bucknell showed a weak game, with Princeton delivering a dominant performance throughout the contest in Princeton, New Jersey.

Princeton Bucknell N. J Rush

Triflers Open Plymouth Papers Inserting Pro Wilson Circulars

Unknown parties opened the Quincy Whig bundle Saturday morning and inserted propaganda urging re election of Wilson. Postal authorities investigate, likely tracing to source. It is an infraction of postal law and illegal for the Whig to mail such matter. The circulars were inserted after mailing room, urging reports from other Whig locals. The Whig supports Charles Evans Hughes.

Quincy Whig Plymouth Wilson Post Office Triflore Charles Evans Hughes

Forecasts Made by Party Chairs on Electoral College

In New York on November 5, Democratic chairman Vance C. McCormick forecast Wilson would win at least 364 electoral votes with a chance of 461. Republican chairman William R. Willcox said Hughes would carry at least 100 electoral votes, expecting a larger majority. McCormick claimed 30 states may be Democratic, with Iowa leaning Republican.

McKinley Bryan Roosevelt Parker Taft Wilson Ilinois Hughes Willcox McCormick EW York Vance C. McCormick William R. Willcox Illinois Iowa

Crowd Expected At Tabernacle Today

Regular morning services in all churches with a 3 p m tabernacle service and 7 p m personal workers class. Evangelist Bob Jones, despite a sore throat, plans two red hot sermons as Quincy clergy anticipate a monster crowd tonight. Delegations from local factories and businesses are scheduled for upcoming nights.

Tabernacle Bob Jones Mr. Meinardi Tabernacle Service Mr. Jones Jones Russell T. Barr Evangelistic Association Quincy Burgman TV Am I. W. Bingaman I. W. Bingaman, Chairman of the Evangelistic Executive Committee Evangelist Jones Meinardi Freight House Quincy Show Case Co Gem City Business College Odd Fellows Lodge Electric Wheel Company Jones Evangelistic Bartenders Union

Wilson Accuses Republicans of Forcing Labor Coercion

President Wilson denounces Republican attempts to coerce labor and hijack voters by painting alarm over unsettled questions as a tactic to win next Tuesday’s election. He mocks “invisible government” in New Jersey, defends Democratic contenders, and argues tariff talk hides broader missteps while urging labor to stay awake and vote.

United States Wilson Princeton Fielder New Jersey

Hughes closes campaign with big Madison Square Garden rally

Charles E Hughes brought his presidential bid to New York with a torchlight parade down Fifth Avenue and a large Madison Square Garden meeting. An explosion near his car was caused by a photographer's flash powder, triggering brief alarm as crowds cheered. Hughes praised the party's unity and thanked supporters and agencies aiding the campaign.

New York Charles E Hughes Madison Square Garden Hughes Fifth Avenue Worth Street Mr. Hughes Inspector Egan Bureau of Combustible Dewey Arch Washington Square Madison Square Wilson Helen Catherine Elizabeth Charles E. Hughes Teddy

Turks Drop Bombs On Suez And Port Tewfik

Constantinople reports Turkish airplanes dropped a number of bombs on Suez and Port Tewfik along the British railway east of the Suez Canal. The Turkish official announcement gives the brief action and location.

Constantinople London Suez Port Tewfik Esat Suez Canal

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