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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
3
Peoria speech by Frank Lowden denounces Governor Dunne s claim of a 250 million grab by Chicago traction interests. He argues no evidence exists and accuses Dunne of broken promises and failed municipal ownership, insisting he financed his campaign without corporate help.
Springfield hosts Illinois Equal Suffrage Association for a three day convention centering on a federal constitutional amendment for universal women’s suffrage. The meeting features debates on constitutional convention, amending clause, and federal amendment, with Grace Wilbur Trout leading discussion and Hugh S Magill Jr addressing federal amendment.
A citizen denounces demagogues as the true threat to the people, asserting that leaders with selfish aims manipulate public opinion to bring about the people's undoing. The statement emphasizes moral responsibility over wealth.
Southbound Santa Fe train No 405 was robbed two and a half miles north of Bliss Oklahoma on Wednesday night. An express clerk named Norman was shot to death as bandits blew the safe and fled in waiting cars. Posse units from Bliss Perry and nearby towns pursued the robbers toward the hills as engineers reported the engine detached and the train returned to the coaches. The raid occurred as the train passed the 101 Ranch area.
Peoria captured the three cornered race for the Illinois Pythian grand lodge at the Wednesday session, with 29 votes over LaSalle-Peru after East St. Louis was eliminated. Grand representatives will oversee subordinate lodges, handling correspondence rather than keepers of records, while stressing inspiration through heart to heart talks by leaders including John J. Brown Augustus A Partlow and John J. Reeve.
Bloomington Iowa Oct 19 Fred Phillips a Seneca farmer was found dead under his automobile Wednesday morning. Police suspect he lost control of his car while returning from a visit to one of his farms.
Charles E. Hughes told an armory audience in Kalamazoo that voting for him would not mandate war and urged government openness, constitutional fidelity, and avoidance of covert influence. He criticized the Fed rate bill and defended American rights while advocating lawful abroad enterprise and open inquiry.
In Danville Illinois on October 19 railroad officials announced a flat increase of two and a half cents an hour after talks with S. W. Jackson receiver of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad and a committee of shop men. The raise will lift all other employers in the same class to the standard rate, totaling a 5 to 7 cent per hour rise for many workers. About 1,500 men are affected and are believed to accept the increase.
In Kansas City on October 19 Benny Leonard of New York defeated Ever Hammer of Chicago by technical knockout in the twelfth round. Hammer’s manager stopped the bout after Hammer was knocked down for the count of three to avoid further punishment. The fight was scheduled for 15 rounds. Leonard scored eight of eleven full rounds to Hammer’s two and one even round.
A vintage ad urging not to neglect colds and promote Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as Nature's remedy. It claims honey and glycerine heal irritated membranes while antiseptic tar loosens phlegm, making breathing easier and breaking the cold. Suitable for children and adults, at 25 cents.
Mobile Alabama endured a two and a half hour tropical hurricane causing about 10000 dollars in city damage and minor harbor losses. One fatality reported a Negro woman killed by a live wire. Wind reached 115 mph and barometer dropped to 29.16, as streets darkened and lights were briefly turned off for safety. Rural Alabama towns reported extensive timber loss and building damage while trains and telegraph lines were disrupted. In Anniston a murder trial paused briefly due to two earthquake shocks felt statewide.
Chicago plans advertise a silent protest outside the president's address as part of the Wilson election discussion. Members will stand at the entrance at four p m bearing banners urging women voters to withhold support. Banners question Wilson's stance on suffrage and his voting in New Jersey.
J Frank Hanly Prohibition presidential candidate visited Terre Haute and Lafayette Indiana on October 19 praising local crowds and denouncing Democrats and Republicans for subserviency to liquor interests. He said an invisible government silenced parties and vowed to challenge it.
Watch repair promoted at Jacobs. Witt Brothers sold 480 sheep. John J. Logan bought 200 gelding wethers and 80 lambs. Neil Thomson bought 100 breeding ewes. George Beer bought 100 breeding ewes. Republican rally at city hall at 8 pm. Hubbard couple ill from suspected infected meat. daughter healthy. Millinery cleaning sale at Hirsh Store with fall hats. Judge Ben Heckle’s Chicago trip for WCU convention, returning today. Govert and Yates to speak at city hall tonight. Riley improving after street car accident. Roast ham today at Blue Ribbon. Charles Wipperman and H J Kinnebrew noted in town. Doerr Dept Store promos and sales events. Herman Stormer moves to 422 S Eighth. Velvet velvet samples sold at Hirsh Store. Theodora Futterer leaving for Kansas City for two months. Snyder’s cabs advertised. Lulu M Haistings marries Victor Myers. John Carroll and Dave Wall in Kewanee. Knights of Columbus business. August Heidbreder improving in Blessing hospital. H W Byram inspecting trip to Chicago. Leaton Irwin to attend Overland celebration. State Fire Marshal Bennett to Chicago on business.
Local residents Mrs Mae Casey Mr B J Hart and Mrs C E Buhl report strong relief from colds hoarseness and croup using Vick s Vap-O-Rub Salve. They describe rapid throat chest relief and prevention of colds in babies with nightly vapors and simple application. Sold in 25c 50c and 1 00 sizes at druggists.
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