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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
7
Illinois shows showers and a cooler spell Wednesday with Thursday partly cloudy. Missouri reports unsettled weather Wednesday with showers and cooler conditions in the east, then Thursday fair. Iowa expects showers Wednesday and cooler in the east, with Thursday probably fair.
Historical note on the Lincoln Douglas debates anniversary in Quincy. It cites Horace Greeley from The New Yorker December 1839 about the Whig National Convention in Harrisburg where William Henry Harrison was nominated. It mentions the convention’s organization, delegates, and electoral votes.
A fragment from a 19th century convention report details delegates voting methods for president, with Mr Sprague and Mr Leigh proposing different lines. Penrose’s amendment urged state wide votes. the result favored General Harrison over Clay in many states, while Scott and other candidates drew varying support. The mass committee plan faced continued debate as factions argued over direct per capita voting and final nomination prospects.
The convention faced repeated adjournments as it debated a presidential nominee. A late ballot showed General William Henry Harrison leading with 146 votes, enough for a majority, signaling his nomination. Kentucky and Maryland delegates voiced support, and a read letter from Clay elicited strong emotional reaction from the crowd. The gathering ended with universal enthusiasm for Harrison.
One Hundred Years Ago Today highlights events from 1815 including Murat's court-martial and execution at Pizzo Calabria, with related notes on 75, Fifty, and Twenty-five years past. It also recalls 1914 wartime moves such as Ostend siege and Sarajevo trials, and notes Belknap's death in 1890. The piece closes with a birthday mention for Theodore G Bilbo.
A downtown druggist touts home dry cleaning using two ounces of Solvite dissolved in two gallons of gasoline. Immersed garments dry in moments, no fading or shrinking, saving money and effort for silk waists dresses ribbons gloves and many items. Any druggist sells Solvite and gasoline is available from grocers or garages.
An 1880s column lists prominent figures born on this date in various cities. Mrs Langtry, the English actress, prepares for a tour. Rear Admiral Charles H. Stockholm, president of George Washington University, marked as born in Philadelphia. Augustus E. Willson, former Kentucky governor, born Maysville. Rt Rev Benjamin J Keiley, Savannah bishop, born Petersburg. Ben W. Hooper, ex-Tennessee governor, Newport native. Dr Richard Gotthiel, Columbia Oriental languages professor, Manchester born. William E Donovan, New York baseball manager, born Lawrence. Each note specifies age and birthplace as of today.
A Canton couple Thomas Addison Nelson and Miss Clifton M Linn were united in holy wedlock at 5 o clock in the home of Rev W D Andres pastor of the First Christian church in Canton Mo The bridal party included Mrs Katherine Linn Miss Clenneay and Katherine Linn Julius Linn Fred Borrows and Miss Mildred Haney all of Canton After the ceremony the party motored to Quincy for a wedding supper and returned home late in the evening
Pet rograd reports a Russian victory on the river Stripet as Austro German forces in the extreme left of the line resist a prolonged offensive. Earlier weeks saw success at Tarnopol and Trembowla with reinforcements rushing to the sector under Gen Count Von Bothmer and the German report claims his troops hold position unchanged.
A new textile exhibition opened in Paterson New Jersey on October 12 featuring loan items from New York and Boston museums and private collections including J P Muttgan. The showing aims to illustrate the artistic and historic aspects of the textile industry and will run through the month.
The Soldiers and Sailors' Home saw multiple wedding licenses issued as Cupid moved through the office. George Kendall of Coatsburg planned to wed Ellen L. Redfern of the Home with the groom listing seventy and the bride three years his junior. A second license went to Thomas Addison Nelson and Clifton M. Linn, both of Canton, Missouri.
The German steamer Nivo media carrying 6 800 tons of iron ore from a Swedish port to Hamburg was sunk in the Baltic yesterday by the British submarine E-19 near Kalmar Sweden. The incident was reported from Kalmar with London via.
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