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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
5
Weather outlook notes limited temperature shifts for Friday and Saturday in the region. Today's readings include 63 degrees at 7 am, 72 at noon, 72 at 5 pm, and 52 at midnight with warmer conditions in the north on Friday and cooler on Saturday.
The river forecast indicates a probable fall in levels from Warsaw toward Louisiana, with a slow decline expected over several days. Readings show gradual drop across the stretch, suggesting rising safety as flows ease.
A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson and Secretary Redfield weigh a plan to shield U S industry from postwar European competition. Editorials from The World and The Peoria Journal mock fears of dumping while others urge tariff changes to protect American workers.
United States Marines protest turmoil surrounding events in Ate. Members voice grievances about leadership and conditions as investigations proceed and authorities seek to restore discipline.
In Marion county voters show strong support for Col. Frank C. Lowden of Ogle county as governor. The piece recalls past support in 1904 and notes Lowden’s loyalty and appeal to party principles. Also includes an advertisement style testimonial for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound citing health benefits for women and urging use for menstrual and anemia-related issues.
Centralia Review notes Col Lowden is seen as the ideal candidate for Illinois governor, with strong Marion county loyalty and a history of statesmanlike accomplishments in the past fifteen years.
The piece comments on a diverse mix of topics including Mrs Finlay Shephard adopting an orphan, local Quincy institutions for orphans, Austrian bombing as a demonstration against Venice, editorial debates for the 1916 campaign, British censorship on wire service notes, and the first installment of a half billion dollar credit loan due today.
Daily lessons recall events dated today from years past including births and deaths of notable figures such as Daniel Emmett and James Boswell, plus wartime notes from 1914. The column lists anniversaries in 1815 1840 1865 1890 and a 1914 war update with military actions and leaders.
A fragment notes family ties influencing the reappointment to the post of First Lord of the British Admiralty. The terse item hints at political maneuvering affecting naval leadership.
A reflective snippet presents a Lowell quote on honesty in self dealings, highlighting personal integrity as a key to producing great things. The brief item offers a readable, period voice suitable for a public notices or quote column.
Queen Marie Alexandra Victoria of Roumania Governor Arthur Wager of Porto Rico Henry County Kentucky Walter Frear former Hawaii governor Will Cressy actor and author Oscar Downing Louisiana health official Clark W. Chamberlain Denison president Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn Dodgers chief Arthur Hoffman Buffalo Federal League outfielder all noted as born today and ages given in concise roll.
Prof Zertho headlined at Blackpool with trained dogs when WWI began, facing hostility as Germans. After six weeks bookings in London and other cities were cancelled, and he was photographed and fingerprinted before leaving for the Celtic voyage with wife and assistant.
In Pittsburgh on October 28 the joint session of the committees from the general assemblies of the northern and southern Presbyterian churches met to study unity. No agreement was reached. sub committees were formed to prepare opinions on comity and related issues for future consideration.
London October 28 Sir Edward Grey foreign minister repudiated in the house of commons the suggestion that the government had decided to grant immunity to goods of an enemy country.
The notice indicates a contract action set to occur before July 16, with a final date of July 16 referenced as a deadline for origin-related terms.
In Cleveland 3000 employees at Theodor Kundtz company quit over a strike that now involves five plants. organizers say 5000 workers remain on strike while no desertions have occurred. The firm makes auto bodies for the Allies.
Classified note urges readers to telephone lost items inquiries to The Whig after discovering missing watch parasol or other items and placing a lost ad. The call seeks speedy recovery through the newspaper announcement.
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