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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1916

Page

12

Monster U-53 Submarine Visits Newport Harbor

An American harbor inspection followed a German U-53 visit as the submarine anchored near Newport. Officials and visitors toured the vessel while the German commander and Admiral Gleaves exchanged pleasantries. The sub, armed with two guns and four torpedo tubes, departed at speed toward open sea after the harbor encounter.

Narragansett Bay Newport Knight Rose War College Gleaves America Admiral Knight Admiral Gleaves

Miss Buda Godman Confesses Love In Extortion Case

Miss Buda Godman, held in Chicago, linked to a $15,000 extortion scheme with E. R. West. West was found with her at the Hotel Ansonia in New York. Godman declares she loves him and would marry him.

Buda Godman Chicago E. R. West Ansonia New York

German submarine U-53 arrives at Newport and Bernstorff to meet Wilson

President Wilson was informed Saturday night of the submarine U-53's arrival at Newport and declined to comment. Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, has an engagement to see Wilson on Monday, with officials saying the ambassador's call is to deliver a personal letter from the German emperor on Polish relief.

Long Branch N. J Wilson Newport Count von Bernstorff Berlin

Lewis County Fair Closes Big Turnout in Monticello

Four thousand people from Lewis and nearby counties attended the Lewis county fair in Monticello on Friday the last day of the event. The fair was a success with exceptionally good displays. An accident day saw F W McKlinzie dragged about 20 feet after a horse driven by Gabe Johnson backed into his cart. Another mishap involved Mr Rinehart driving a six mule team when one mule fell, nearly causing an entanglement.

Monticello Lewis Lewis County F. W. McKlinzie Baring Gabe Johnson Monroe City McKlinzie Rinehart Palmyra

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