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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
5
Partly cloudy and cold conditions expected tonight across Illinois and Missouri with rain in the northeast portion and rising temperatures by Friday. Town reports similar trends with Thursday partly cloudy and cold, Friday fair and warmer in the west. Yesterday's temps recorded include 89 at 7 am, 62 at noon, 62 at 5 pm, and 50 at midnight.
River forecast says the river will fall steadily from Warsaw to Louisiana until heavy rains arrive. Impacts expected on water levels and local drainage days ahead.
A historical reflection argues the United States must defend its Monroe Doctrine traditions with force if needed. The Panama minister warns South American governments expect readiness to resist foreign aggression. The editorial notes England’s naval traditions and predicts swift moves toward American possessions if Europe’s war expands, urging readiness for a policy of national preparedness.
An Illinois case in a Whig editorial blames the state and the home board for conditions at the Soldiers and Sailors Home. A reader letter defends the superintendent Captain Andrew while urging investigation of inmate grievances. The piece links Lincoln Douglas memory and upcoming Lincoln-Douglas anniversary events in Quincy with a three day Dollar Day Get-together.
Promoters tout a three day set in Quincy featuring a dedication of the new state armory with Governor Dunne as master of ceremonies and military aides, a parade, and an evening military ball in the armory building. Citizens and nearby residents are urged to attend events across Tuesday and Wednesday.
A fragment states that the speaker has never deprived the country of any necessary or helpful laws, indicating a defense of legislative actions and policy. The line emphasizes constitutional intent and ongoing governance without detailing specific statutes or events.
A Washington State publication notes President Wilson may tilt toward protection as European shipments resume and revenue needs grow. The piece suggests Republicans will push a higher tariff, while the administration faces revenue legislation for national defense. It predicts a possible upward revision sooner than expected, reflecting a calmer public mood postwar.
The piece argues the president wavers on calling an extra Senate session to push a ship purchase bill via cloture. It cites a nationwide, though unspecified, anti ship purchase sentiment and notes many senators oppose the measure and see no need for cloture. It maintains unlimited debate has often protected the country from poor laws and that no call for extra session exists.
Daily history column recalls events from 1815 to 1914 including Louis XVIII opening chambers of peers and deputies, Beecher born, William I abdication, secession repeal in North Carolina, Dupont powder mill disaster, Zeppelins and battles in World War I, and Montenegrins in Herzegovina. Includes a Riley quotation to close.
The column notes birthdays of James Whitcomb Riley born in Greenfield Indiana 32 years ago today. It also marks Montenegro’s Kink Nicholas 74 born in Niegush Poland natives and several notable figures including Father Waldimir Ledochiowski 49 born in Poland Charles F Marvin 57 of the U S Weather Bureau George P McLean 58 senator from Connecticut Horace White 50 former New York governor Wallace Nye 56 mayor of Minneapolis and Patrick H Kelley 48 Michigan congressman born Cass County Michigan.
Hundreds of former Buckeyes now residents of the Pacific coast states gathered for Ohio day at the exposition. Acting on Gov Frank B Willis’s suggestion he attended as official representative, formal ceremonies were dispensed with and the celebration became an old fashioned reunion at the Ohio state building.
Wichita to host the annual national balloon race under the Aero Club of America. Tomorrow afternoon marks the start with about six balloons expected to lift off. Entries come from St. Louis Kansas City Akron and Wichita.
An old time blood tonic claims to ease severe rheumatic pains by purifying the blood and improving digestion. The advertisement proposes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a direct treatment for rheumatism, urging readers not to suffer and to try the remedy today.
King Constantine accepted Venizelos resignation but dismissed the premier in effect. The Greek chamber approved a formal protest against allies' landing as Greece aids Serbia, while a coalition government may form with Rhallis or Zaimis. Greece may seek neutrality. Entente hopes popular will favors them amid mobilization news from Bulgaria and limited Romanian dynamics.
Seoul Oct 6 Russia placed an order for 800000 pairs of army boots with the Chosen Tanning company which operates day and night. Reports say Russian officers are buying all cattle and sheep in Mongolia as part of the mobilization effort.
New York Oct 6 The ninth annual expositions and motor show will feature exhibits on electricity and its wartime use in land sea air and under water. The displays, arranged with cooperation from Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary of the Navy Daniels, aim to show how electricity supports national defense.
S S S for the Blood is promoted as a universal blood purifier made from roots herbs and barks. The ad asserts it cleanses the blood removes taint and poison and cures skin diseases rheumatism catarrh scrofula and contagious blood poison guiding readers to get S S S at any drug store or write to S S S Co Atlanta Ga.
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