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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1915
Page
9
Readable text notes fair Sunday and Monday with temperature changes. Some lines indicate colder conditions Monday in north and west regions. A snippet mentions temperatures around 60 at 7 a.m. and scattered weather terms, but details are incomplete.
A river forecast from Thevet indicates the river below Warsaw will stay stationary for the next 48 hours. The report notes minimal movement and stable conditions with no significant rainfall expected.
The article extols Quincy as a capable convention city with ample hotel space and entertainment, noting the welcome extended to state officials, lawyers, the military, and even the chief executive. It highlights Ed Wright, former state federation president, and lauds the labor community for its training and character.
The piece envisions a rapid cultural shift in Mexico driven by American sports like football and baseball. It argues these games could replace Old Spain’s pastimes and even influence government and military dynamics, suggesting Carranza focus more on bandit activity than sports to win favor.
The piece notes William Hamlin Childs leading the Bull Moose party in Kings County Brooklyn urging unity under any banner if the administration and incoming Congress fail to establish a proper economic basis. It argues the Republican basis through adequate tariffs as the path to general prosperity and mentions Mr Weeks as a potential county ticket strength, highlighting his Republican service in Quincy and six years as city central committee chairman.
Adams county Republicans discuss a strong county slate for the 1916 election with Attorney John E. Wall urged as a candidate for state attorney due to his criminal law background. His fit could reduce county costs by avoiding extra prosecutions. Another name, R. E. Weeks, is also mentioned as a potential candidate.
The article claims catarrh is a systemic disease linked to consumption and cannot be cured by local care. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has great success in treating catarrh, describing it as the best remedy for the condition and its health-degrading effects.
A historic account describes John A. McCall and New York Life's rise and fall amid the Equitable scandal. It notes McCall’s Shadow Lawn estate, the Albany headquarters known as the House of Mirth, and the 1900s insurance lobby intrigues that ended with reform, ruin for several executives, and a controversial bid to make Shadow Lawn the president’s summer home.
The Whig reports broad support from Quincy business interests and the paper for appointing Al Ellis as Burlington road general agent in Quincy. Ellis has long served the road here, and the community protests an overlooked selection while not opposing the Burlington choice.
The text discusses Theodore Roosevelt and his quarrel with the hyphen in American identity. It notes his call to replace E Pluribus Unum with a harsher phrase and to adapt the motto to modern speech. It also highlights a growing Americanism sentiment and Roosevelt's blunt honesty, likening it to his rough-riding days.
Readable fragments describe Shadow Lawn as the president's house and mansion. Mentions a wife and a future summer event, with scant details on people or dates. The text hints at formal residence status and upcoming plans without clear actions or outcomes.
The piece notes three London theatres closed by censor, cites medical caution on preparedness, and comments on Serbia Armenia and the Mexican border as unsafe. It mocks General Carranza photos, Roosevelt exclamations, and train robberies. It ends with local tidbits about mules Tom and Jerry sold near Baylis.
A historical notice describes two Missouri mules named Jerry and Tom. Jerry is five and seven years old, stands seventeen and a half hands high, weighing 1,700 pounds. Tom is seven years old, just under eighteen hands, with the same weight. They are described as well matched for artillery use and sought to be paired with another Missouri pair for sale.
Belva A Lockwood born in Royalton New York 85 years ago today. George W Clarke born in Shelby County Indiana 63 years ago today. Tasker L Oddie born in Brooklyn New York 45 years ago today. James A Frear born in Hudson Wisconsin 54 years ago today. Rt Rev Frederick R Graves born in Auburn New York 57 years ago today. E K Perryman former New York St Louis pitcher now with Birmingham Southern League body notes.latest display fills this brief with names and ages.
A team born at Everett Springs, Georgia marks Pi years since its founding today. Historic local club notes the anniversary with community events and references to its early roots and regional impact.
Petitions were placed in circulation today for the recall of Gov. George W. P. Hunt in Phoenix Arizona, charging incompetence and disregard of the courts. The move reflects political unrest as organizers pursue a recall vote and gather signatures for the measure.
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