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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
4
Governor Dunne urges broader citizen military service across the nation as a measure to bolster national defense and civic readiness, arguing for wider participation and support from state populations and institutions.
Gov Edward F Dunne urged national defense plans including federal compensation for National Guard members, widespread college military training, and the creation of ammunition factories in the Midwest. He argued a million strong trained citizen soldiery is feasible and contrasted Swiss efficiency with a China JP empire.
Quincy Rotarians hosted Governor Dunne and military staff at a noon luncheon in the Hotel Quincy basement grill room. The event featured patriotic decor and a program led by Master of Ceremonies William Schlagenhauf. Governor Dunne spoke on Illinois highways and park system, urging action and bond funding for the state's road improvements. Major Lewis and Mayor Abbott praised the reception and urged highway progress, with Chamber of Commerce and Rotary leaders expressing thanks.
United States senator Hamilton Lewis of Illinois arrived unexpectedly for the celebrations in the city. He attended the military ball at the new Armory, will speak in Washington park on the flag ceremony, and may stay to review the civic parade with former Minnesota governor Homer Ebberhardt.
The article extols James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois as the most picturesque and brilliant U.S. senator. It lauds his wit, eloquence, clothing, and leadership from his early career in Washington state to his long Senate tenure, noting his influence in debates and his consideration for the 1916 Democratic presidential ticket.
A Black robber fled a mail wagon and was hunted by a sheriff posse and bloodhounds from Lewistown to Canton, stealing a $50 gold watch and other items from John and Mrs Vesper. The pursuit included sightings near the McCutcheon farm and exchanges with a Starr Route wagon, with arrest expected by Wednesday.
United States Senator J Ham Lewis visits Quincy for a speech to Gem City Business College students. He will address the student body on a topic of interest to the attendees during his visit to the city.
A day of events includes band music at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. A saddle horse exhibit is set for the west side of Washington Park from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Historic Boulder hosts a 1:35 p.m. prayer by Rabbi Halprin and a 1:40 p.m. exhibit on the Lincoln-Douglas debate. Senator J. Hamilton Lewis gives remarks at 1:46 p.m. and speaks again at 2:10 p.m. with military escort. An Armory program features W Emory Lancaster as chair, a 2 p.m. Fifth Infantry Band performance, a 2:05 p.m. prayer by Rev. Dr. Lyman Greenman, and a 2:10 p.m. Lewis address. The Auto Flower Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. with prizes, plus public Armory viewing, businessmen reception at 9 p.m., and a public dance.
The column lists various local items including a new baby at Mr and Mrs Otto Martin's home on South Sixteenth Street, a Sunday address by Rev Father John Brennan at Monroe City, and a postponement of the South Side Mothers club meeting. It also mentions a rummage sale planned for month end, a visit by Rev L Hagen and family, and a bicycle theft near Court House Pharmacy.
Reductions in revenue receipts hit the revenue department in Peoria and Pekin, blamed on a general business slump. Pekin shows about 2,000,000 dollars less per month than usual, while Peoria faces roughly 6,000,900 dollars short in the same period. Mr and Mrs Jack Inglesh, touring the east on their honeymoon, are expected home the first of ...
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