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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1915

Page

6

Wall Street Sees Heavy Steel Merger Talks In Progress

New York October 5 reports indicate Bethlehem Steel may acquire Pennsy and form a large steel combination. Deals include potential control purchases of Cambria Steel with a Bethlehem Penn merger. High officials note unprecedented merger activity across major steel firms as postwar reconstruction and rising demand drive consolidation. TRY A WHIRG WANT AD.

New York Pennsydy Will Steel Company Bethlehem Ye Corporation Cambria Steel Company Bethle Hem Pennsylvania United ‘States Steel and Iron Company Europe Troc

Panama envoy warns US prep crucial to Monroe Doctrine

Panama’s Eubia Morales told a defense conference that American unity hinges on U S preparedness and that the Monroe Doctrine can only stand with continental defense. He urged forging an organization to defend the Americas and highlighted Panama’s security ties to Washington. Other speakers included Ashurst Wolf and Humphrey as resolutions backing naval and national defense plans were adopted.

Washington Eubia AL Morales Panama National Defense United States American Dr. Morales England France America Germany French British Guinea British Honduras Caribbean Sea Henry ~ E. Ashurst Arizona Simon Wolf Egypt AL BC Humphrey New York American Peace Arbitration League Humphrey General Board Navy General Council of National Defense

Goetzs Visit Bethel German M E Church Parlor Event

The Bethel German M E church congregation welcomed Rev and Mrs Emil Goetz on Monday evening in the church parlors with a full representation of the congregation present.

Bethel German’ M. E. Church Emil Goetz

Women Save $6 Using Gasoline Dry Cleaning Method

An inexpensive home dry cleaning method claims to clean coats suits caps and more without soap and water using two ounces of salvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline. The process promises no fading shrinking or wrinkling and requires only a wash pan and basic supplies from grocers druggists and garages.

Pape's Diapepsia Promised Fast Digestion Relief

A vintage advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsia for quick relief from indigestion, sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and nausea. It claims five minute relief, candy like taste, safe ingredients, and improved appetite with no need for laxatives, urging readers to buy now.

Pape

Chicago Mayor Thompson backs Sunday saloon closing

Omaha dispatch reports Mayor William Hale Thompson en route to the Panama Exposition says his Sunday closing order is a matter of conscience and law enforcement, not judgment on the law. He notes no alternative to enforcing existing statutes and frames himself as a reformer. A Chicago delegation and business leaders discuss the issue.

Omaha Thompson San Francisco Aurora Ill Jacob Popa Springfield Chicago Ernst Kunde Neb William Hale’ Thompson Party of Seventy Congress United States Commercial Club Cash Creek Nebraska

Steel mill worker saves coworkers by halting gas release

Chicago report details Sheldon Lacey 21 who sacrificed his life to save 25 fellow workers at Hlincis Steel in South Chicago. A bolt releasing waste gas flooded a wash room. Lacey seized a valve and ordered an escape. He and Peter Moncilochi died, others were overcome during rescue attempts.

Chicago Sheldon Lacey Hlincis Steel Company Lacey Peter Moncilochi Lacs Moncilochi

Fowler pair welcomed first daughter as fourth child

Mr. Cand and Mrs. Fred Schroeder of the Fowler vicinity are the proud parents of a daughter, their first daughter and fourth child.

Cand Fred Schroeder Fowler Chil

Bulgarian Premier Pushes Greece to Attack Serbia First

Bulgarian Prime Minister insists allied force should strike Serbia first, asserting Greek support hinges on coordinating with Teutons for the initial attack. The stance emphasizes a united front amid regional upheaval and shifting alliances.

Greece Serbia

Greece Mobilizes 180000-Man Army to Face Threats

Athens reports Greece can field 180000 men fully equipped with mobilization set by Sunday night. Venizelos battles King Constantine over war footing and funds from Triple Entente as tensions rise with Bulgaria and Serbia. Rumors of cabinet resignation cause crowd unrest at foreign office.

Athens Rome Paris Greece Venizelos Constantine Foreign Office Bulgaria Constantinex Bertin Allance

Diplomatic Victory in Arabic Submarine Case

The text reports a diplomatic breakthrough easing submarine tensions between the United States and Germany. Count von Bernstorff confirms his government accepted British officers’ word on avoidable ram risks. Secretary Lansing releases Bernstorff’s letter stating Germany will compensate American lives and negotiate indemnity.

Von Chancery United States Germany Lansing von Bernstorff Schneider J. von Bertistortf

Word of the Man Whose Troops Invaded Belgium

The fragment suggests a report on military actions in Belgium and questions about adequate protection for Greece. The readable parts reference a named man and discuss international defense concerns, likely amid early 20th century conflicts. Further specifics are unavailable in the snippet.

Belgium Greece

Mrs Charsha Removed After Acute Appendicitis Attack

Mrs E F Charsha of 2512 Vermont Street was removed last night after an acute attack of appendicitis. She was taken to the hospital at the request of Dr GA Wells.

E. F. Charsha Vermont Street GA. ‘Wells

North Side Boat Club to Hold First Dance of Season

The North Side Boat Club will host its first dance of the season this evening. A large attendance is expected as the committee aims to give a warm welcome and resume social functions.

North Side Boat ‘Club

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