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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1915

Page

8

Minnesota Governor A O Eberhart to Speak at Farm Celebration

Hon A O Eberhart three times governor of Minnesota arrives in Quincy Iowa to address farmers at the fall celebration this afternoon at 1 45 o clock. He will tour the city parks by auto and speak in Washington park if weather permits or in the Armory otherwise with George Levi serving as chairman. Father A Zur ben sen to give the invocation. Eberhart renowned for his forceful, instructional talks on agriculture and waterways.

Eberhart Minnesota Cedar Rapids Iowa Abbott George Levi Emery Lancaster George Gabriel C. F.perry Quincy Washington Park New. Armory Chamber of Commerce

Ladies Entertain at Whist at Moose Hall

The Women's Moose Circle held whist at Moose Hall yesterday afternoon and last evening. Afternoon draws had 15 tables with prizes to Mrs Jo Langelbartel, Mrs Leo Spetnagel, and Mrs Ben Clow. Evening games at 35 tables awarded to ladies Mrs Lydia Hence of Marcelline, Mrs Thomas Ryan, Miss Eva Peters, and to gents D H Clymer, R C Sawyer.

Moose Circle Moose Hall Jo W.langelbartel Lydia Hence Marcelline Thomas Ryan Eva Peters D. H. Clymer R. C. Sawyer

Community event at Eggerson savings bank dance

A late evening dance at the Eggerson savings bank featured music by the Moose orchestra. The organizing committee was formed by Mesdames Henry Kaelber Henry Lieshelm Charles Hoffman Tony Sibbing Ben Clow George Schubert Walter Williams Frank Little Paul Meise and J H Chandler.

Man Eggerson Moose Orchestra Mesdames Henry Kaelber Henry Lieshelm Charles Hoffman Tony Sibbing Ben Clow George Schubert Walter Williams Frank Little Paul Meise J. H. Chandler

Cabinet council fails to decide on conscription

London reports no decision was reached on conscription after a prolonged cabinet council meeting. Conscription ministers pressed for action, while sources say Lord Kitchener’s sympathies likely moved in favor of conscription.

London Cabinet Council Daily News Lord Kitchener

Villa Mines Seizure Threat Reports Prompt Washington Talks

William Loeb Jr representing American Smelting and Refining Guggenheim properties left New York for Washington to confer with Secretary Lansing. Reports from El Paso claim General Villa ordered reopening of the company mines and smelters by Friday under threat to seize and operate them himself.

New York William Loeb, Jr American Smelting & Refining Guggenheim Properties Washington Lansing el Paso

Unconstitutional Lever Law Struck Down by Federal Judge

NEW YORK Oct. 13 The cotton futures act of Aug 18 1914 known as the Lever law was declared unconstitutional by Federal District Judge Hough as a revenue measure arguing it originated in the senate rather than the house of representatives as required by the constitution.

New York Federal District 4 Judge Hough Senate House of Representatives

New Grace Church Pastor Welcomed in Quincy Social

The Rev. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick recently moved from Sterling to lead Grace M. E. Church in Quincy. Church members hosted a social to welcome the new pastor, who spoke of looking forward to his work here. The evening featured music and refreshments as Rev. N. M. Rigg of Vermont Streets M. E. church attended and contributed to the pleasant gathering.

J. O. Kirkpatrick Sterling Grace M. BE. Church Grace Church Quincy N. M. Rigg Vermont Streets M. E. Church

Colored Man Captured After Break-in Near Monticello

A colored man who entered John Vesper’s Monticello vicinity home on Monday afternoon and stole a gold watch and valuables was captured near Canton by “Slink” Hart. He was lodged in Lewis County jail in Monticello.

John Vesper Monticello Canton Slink” Hart Lewis County

Clothing catches in engine injures Maywood youth

Fred Kessell aged 22 near Maywood Missouri was injured when his loose jacket caught in a gasoline engine on a hay baler. He was whirled around several times tearing clothing and losing a thumb. He was taken to Blessing hospital in the city for treatment.

Fred " Kessell Maywood Whig Blessing Hospital Young Kessell Christie

Viviani Government Survives French Confidence Vote

Paris Oct 13 the Viviani government won a 372 to 9 confidence vote in the chamber of deputies after a contested session on war policy and the Balkans. Premier Viviani announced Lelcasse’s resignation and assumed foreign affairs, while opposition legislators abstained to avoid an unclear justification.

Paris Rene Viviani Chamber of Deputies Balkans Viviani Lelcasse

Illinois Bankers Start Session As Woodruff Prepares Wedding

Five hundred bankers from across the state attend the Illinois Bankers association opening in Joliet where George Woodruff, 34, bachelor, is poised to become the youngest president. The convention coincides with his upcoming marriage and a push toward national preparedness. The business session begins tomorrow.

Joliet Illinois Bankers’ Association George Woodruff Bankers Woodruff Association

Peace Congress Urges Neutral Conference On War End

The International Peace Congress directs David Starr Jordan to go to Washington to urge President Wilson to call a conference of neutral nations as a permanent peace body Based on international justice the resolution cautions against US war material makers on advisory boards and seeks broad labor and women participation in the proposed talks Also notes Carranza’s advance into Vera Cruz with 1 500 men on a tour through northern states.

San Francisco International Peace Congress David Starr Jordan Congress Stanford University Washington Wilson United States Peace Congress

Mexican General Receives Ovation in Tampico

General Venustiano Carranza was greeted with an ovation as he arrived in Tampico aboard the flagship. Whistles from ships and a salute from shore batteries accompanied his walk from the gangway, signaling a warm reception for the visiting Mexican commander.

Tampico Mexico Laredo Texas Venustiano Carranza Carranza

Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder troubles with claims

Vintage ad claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, treats diabetes and rheumatism, offers bladder regulation for children, and promises reliability. touts testimonials and nationwide distribution with Dr B We Wall of St Louis and druggist sales.

Texas B. We Wall St Louis Moa

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