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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
5
Unsettled conditions prevail across Illinois Missouri and Iowa with increasing clouds and likely rain tonight and Sunday. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 50 to 68 degrees with cooler trends in western areas over Saturday.
The report indicates the river from Warsaw to Louisiana will stay stationary or fall very slowly over the next 48 hours. This outlook suggests minimal rise risk and continued low to moderate flow levels for the region.
The long debated waterway project in Illinois, urged in earlier campaigns, stalls as War Department engineers oppose federal operation of the canal after repayment. State authorities seek a hearing while Secretary Harrison weighs final say, warning voters may forget the issue without swift action.
A fragment notes ongoing plans for a major waterway project approved by voters about eight years ago. The snippet implies progress or discussion but lacks full details on current status or involved agencies.
The Indianapolis jury acquitted Mayor Bell on election conspiracy charges stemming from the fall 1912 election. The piece notes the long path to trial, issues of evidence, perjury concerns, and the likelihood that prosecutors will press further charges in such cases. It highlights over a hundred indictments, including Bell and Tom Taggart, as major targets.
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts gained a warm reception in Kansas and Missouri during a western swing. He framed the Mexican situation as a national issue beyond party lines and pressed tariff policy as central to the nation’s economic health, linking farmer prosperity to industrial welfare.
In a New York World editorial, Gov. Dunne of Illinois advocates a 1,500,000 strong trained National Guard funded by Congress, arguing for state militiamen and a patriotic race to build defense. The piece asserts Washington should not single out militarism and urges states to maintain their own armed forces for defense and pride.
The piece argues to make the Ohio navigable year round from Pittsburg to Cairo to support river steamers. It criticizes slow progress and calls for equitable federal aid to develop inland waterways, opposing preferential treatment for salt or fresh water sites and favoring balanced support across regions. It notes the Philadelphia editor's claim that Mississippi valley might fare better without major northeastern ports.
The passage notes that people in the middle west agree with him on the tariff and prosperity issue, reinforcing his outline and stance.
A Philadelphia satire targets Champ Clark over park language in U S congress river and harbor appropriations. It argues for equal funding of river improvements and harbor work, praising Mississippi navigation to St Louis and urging nationwide inland waterway boosts.
The editors critique the Journal's float seen at the annual Fall Celebration in Quincy. The piece mockingly notes anthrax and hoof and mouth disease while joking about Bulgas declaring war and John Bull following. It recalls supporting the celebration and mentions a submarine rammed the float.
A compact digest of anniversaries and events from 1815 to 1914 including Napoleon’s exile start, Napoleon’s remains voyage in 1840, executions in 1865, Leland Hotel fire loss in 1890, Gallipolis centennial address, and 1914 wartime moves in Ostend and Visula area.
The article explains Britain financing purchases for the Allies in the United States through J P Morgan Co as disbursing agent. It notes Britain covers bills for Italy France and Russia, and a $500 million Anglo French loan could pay for goods sent to Russia. Experts estimate up to $250 million may fund Russian supplies contracted without the committee.
A quotation from Fielding states society creates and tolerates slanderers, calling them odious vermin. The line comments on the damaging impact of gossip in social circles.
Rt Rev James D Morrison bishop of Duluth born in Waddington New York 71 years ago today Marion Terry once leading English stage actress born London 59 years ago today Beverly T Galloway director NY State College of Agriculture born Millersburg Missouri 52 years ago today John V Farwell Chicago merchant and capitalist born Chicago 57 years ago today Frederick H Gillett US congressman born Westfield Massachusetts 64 years ago today Walter S Buckmaster leading English polo player born London 43 years ago today
J F Murphy was appointed general manager of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system's eastern district, succeeding J W Higgins who resigned to join the General Managers association and other roles. John Cannon was named eastern district superintendent. Murphy began as a yard clerk at Peoria and rose through brakeman switchman and yardmaster roles before joining MP as trainmaster at Coffeyville.
Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur forty years old is chosen as president of Stanford University to succeed Dr John Casper Branner on January 1 1916. Wilbur heads the Stanford medical department and previously led the Academy of Medicine in 1919 14. born in Boonesville Town.
In Murphysboro Illinois a twenty foot high stockade encloses grounds for 2000 spectators to witness the hanging of Joe De Berry a Negro at 9 am Saturday for the murder of Mrs J N Martin. About four thousand have applied for admission including many women.
In Murphysboro Illinois on October 15 Joe Deberry faces execution for the murder of Mia Elizabeth Martin. Milford Martin, the victim’s 20 year old son, seeks to trigger the hanging by persuading Sheriff White to permit the act.
Delegates from all Massachusetts chapters attend the opening of the annual fall conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Greenfield. After business sessions conclude tomorrow, delegates plan a trip along the Mohawk Trail and to other nearby historic sites.
In Chicago on October 15 women of wealth and culture mingle with shop girls and machine operators defying a police order barring pickets from strike zones. Mrs Medill McCormick and Mrs Ellen Gates Starr are among club women aiding the strikers as Acting Mayor Moorhouse refuses to rescind orders appointing special policemen. An alleged coercion charge is filed against H. T. Hessler and Fred Berger after a police chase during which shots were fired.
Milwaukee's historic Plankinton House, opened nearly 50 years ago by John Plankinton, is being torn down along with adjacent structures to make way for a two million dollar theater, store, and office building. The landmark hosted guests of world renown during its peak era.
Jacksonville officials report two days of practice for national championship rifle events at Black Point after two weeks of Florida State and Southern Rifle association contests. The schedule includes individual matches Monday and Tuesday, team events Wednesday and Thursday, and pistol and service matches Friday with broad state participation except Idaho Maryland California Texas South Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia and Washington.
Ministers and lay delegates gathered in Topeka for the forty eighth annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Kansas. Sessions continue through Tuesday at the First English Lutheran Church with the Woman's Missionary Society also in annual session.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a laxative to remove poisons from the body. Claims relief from dizziness spots and general misery by morning after a single dose. Priced at 25e.
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