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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
5
The report shows Illinois Missouri and Iowa expect fair conditions with rising temperatures through Saturday and Sunday. Readings from yesterday ranged around 40 to 44 degrees in Illinois with warmer afternoon highs and cooler nights.
River bulletin reports a steady fall in the river level over several days from the area below Warsaw down to Louisiana, indicating continuing lower water forecasts.
President Wilson has approved extending the war tax and sugar duty to be kept until the European war ends. Treasury officials warn of a future deficit unless new revenue measures are devised, while observers expect tariff reform to be a major issue in the coming campaign.
The American Truth Society accuses the Allies loan of reshaping the U S monetary system and placing state and savings banks under national bank power. It appeals to the president to use examiners to block national banks from lending to belligerent nations and to forbid such loans from being rediscounted by the Federal Reserve.
The president says he will vote for equal suffrage in New Jersey but insists the issue should remain a matter for states and not a national party campaign. He frames his vote as a New Jersey citizen, not as president. Critics debate how domestic life may influence future positions.
Prices shown clearly in plain figures and open for all to see. The notice promises no delays or gimmicks on purchases.
An appeal to support Blessing hospital asks every citizen to donate a small yearly amount to aid a charitable institution that relies on public generosity. The appeal stresses the city’s duty to back local healthcare and urges timely contributions.
A historic ceremony marks the joining of North and South to dedicate the Dixie highway linking Chicago to Miami. Officials plan events for the opening of the new thoroughfare as improvements replace old dirt roads. Local pride and cost concerns drive support for hard surface paving as transportation facilities improve with the automobile era.
Pennsylvania becomes first state to enforce the National Fire Prevention Association principle requiring personal responsibility for preventable fires. The bill, signed by the governor, extends penalties for arson and fines for violations, applying to fires caused by criminal intent or wilful negligence on property.
A proposed ordinance would hold property owners liable for fire department costs including wages, equipment use, and materials plus a 10 percent overhead. German precedent and New York practice are cited as examples of enforcing fire prevention laws to cut preventable fires and spread costs more evenly.
Recap of notable events and births dated years ago, including Rev. Robert W. Oliver’s birth in Scotland and later roles at the University of Kansas, 1815. The record also lists census figures for Baltimore in 1840 and a 1865 Mount Hood volcanic eruption note.
Attorney Hogan presented the defense in the Charles B. Munday trial moved from Cook County to Morris Illinois. He argued the La Salle Street Trust bank failure stemmed from a conspiracy of outside interference and media and financial interests opposed Munday and former Senator William Lorimer. Judge Stough adjourned court to Monday. Greece plans outlined in Athens dispatch say cabinet must meet before policy is defined and Helenic neutrality remains unless national interests require a change.
Signs of a large assault against Dvinsk appear limited to a few trench gains. Austro German forces meet strong Russian attacks from Dvinsk to Galicia, while mud in Poland slows operations. Winter may trigger renewed offensives as German Baltic shipping feels British and Russian submarine pressure.
The president and party attend a theater reception with box guests including Mrs. Dudley Field Malone. Plans for tomorrow morning remain uncertain with shopping possible before Philadelphia. The president will buy an engagement ring and throw the first ball at a baseball game, paying for his ticket. No wedding date yet. announcement anticipated within two months.
Five muleteers aboard the Leyland line steamer Nicosian swear affidavits accusing British marines and sailors of actions encountered by German interests. The documents, forwarded to Ambassador Von Bernstorff in Washington, were compiled in New Orleans on October 8 with Dr Paul Rohe, the German consul, present.
A report states that the boat Batalong shot and killed the captain and ten crew members of a German submarine after the underwater craft was sunk off the English coast on August 19.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as fast acting for constipation and cleansing the system. It promises smoother bowels without griping and urges immediate treatment to avoid serious health issues. Each bottle priced at 286.
A notice states that Whig LOST and FOUNDAD will set a meeting place to connect finder and loser.
A pattern description for a junior jumper frock and matching skirt in blue and white linen. It covers fabric requirements, waist and blouse details, assembly steps, pleating, front box-pleat, decorative perforations, button closures, and a neck tie option with size ranges 8 to 16 years and pricing note.
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