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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1916

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Hughes Speech Outlines Protection and Patriotism in Oswego Visit

Charles E. Hughes urged voters in Ogdensburg and Oswego to back a tariff based on protecting American rights on land and sea. He warned against pacifist temptations and stressed preparedness, peace through strength, and distrust of “back and talk” policies. He recounted a near-accident with his train in Oswego and addressed farmers in northern New York, citing the Adamson law and Europe’s postwar competition.

Ogdensburg N. Y Charles E. Hughes Europe United States

Lodge Details Cabinet Breach In Lusitania Note Saga

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge argues that President Wilson wrote and later downplayed a postscript to the Lusitania note. He cites a Bailey letter claiming Breckinridge discussed the note and Bryan’s resignation, suggesting Bryan opposed signing a milder note and Lodge asserts Wilson sought to shield policy under strong diplomacy. The tale frames Wilson’s cabinet tensions and the Bryan resignation as linked to foreign policy maneuvering.

Somerville Mass Wilson Germany Henry Cabot Lodge Charles H. Bailey Tufts Medical School Henry Breckinridge Senator Lodge Bryan Mr. Bryan Grafton Cushing Taft Medical School Bailey Breckinridge Garrison

Travelers Seek City Aid to End River Crossings

Members of the Travelers Protective association plan to ask the Quincy city council on November 6 to back a push to close East Hannibal and West Quincy stations to stop crossing the Mississippi River and the toll bridge fees. The group will present to Missouri and Illinois utilities commissions, with a committee led by John J. Moriarty.

East Hannibal West Quincy Mississippi River Travelers’ Protective Association Hotel Quincy Utilities Commissions of Missouri Illinois Quincy John J. Moriarty J. T. Hummert C. H. Adelpohl J. R. Albright P. C. Ellis

Carranza Sees Villista Resistance in Chihuahua

Gen. Carranza said Villista movement in Chihuahua persists despite U S aid to opponents of his constitutionalist government and vowed to eventually crush rebel forces. He denied reports of defeats in southern Mexico amid tension over Mexican policy toward the United States.

Mexico City Chihuahua United States Carranza Mexico

Day's Fighting On Big Fronts In World War II

Daily front reports show Eutonic advance into Romania meets stubborn resistance. Romanian forces claim offensives on multiple points and 1800 prisoners taken. Rumanians seize Piscul in the Trotus valley and capture 1100 more in other actions. Falkenhayn repulsed at Uzul valley. Russo Romanian retreat in Dobruja aids Von Mackensen. Berlin says heights south of Kronstadt captured. Austrians occupy several heights near Bukovina Transylvania Romania junction. French take quarry northeast of Verdun. Macedonian operations hindered by bad weather.

Eutonic Rumania Bucharest Trotus Falkenhayn Uzul Dobrudja von Mackensen Berlin Kronstadt London Transylvania Piscul Tulghes Bicaz von Falkenhayn Campulung Dragoslave Wallachia Jiul Dorna Watra Bukowina Petrograd Fort Douaumont Verdun

Wilson speaks at Shadow Lawn on New York Day

Large delegations from New York hear President Wilson deliver a campaign speech at Shadow Lawn Long Branch New Jersey. He accuses opponents of duplicitous scruple, defends eight hour day, criticizes tariff shifts, and urges a Democratic governor and U S senator. Tammany forces participate led by John R Voorhis.

New York Executive Shadow Lawn Long Branch N. J Wilson Woodrow Wilson Samuel Seabury United States Tammany’s Mr. Wilson John R. Voorhis

Campaign Notes From Plainville And Golden Meetings

George H. Willison and E. H. Osborne spoke to a large, attentive gathering in Plainville Saturday night. Mrs. Fitney and Mrs. N. J. Rapp attended mass meetings and planned reports to relief and women’s groups. At Golden an overflow crowd cheered Colonel Kid Yates who urged mothers to raise strong sons and recited a poem to the American flag. School girls lined the Orpheum entrance as speakers passed through.

George H. Willison E. H. Osborne Plainville N. J. Rapp Women’s Relef Corps of Plymouth Orpheum Relief Corps Golden Kid Yates Pittsfield

Front News From War Fronts in Romania and Verdun

German forces retreating in Dobrudja face stubborn Romanian counterattacks on multiple fronts. Romania reports 1,800+ prisoners, recaptured Piscul and other positions, and advances in Jiul valley. Berlin notes gains south of Kronstadt as Austro-German pressure shifts elsewhere. French and Italian fronts show limited activity amid weather and minor advances.

Campaign fund totals and top donors in 1924 Republican drive

New York October 29 report shows Republican national campaign receipts through Oct 23 at 1,667,757.29 from 22,246 contributors, with disbursements at 1,578,934.38. Four largest gifts came from Harry Payne Whitney, 30,000. R. T. Crane Jr., 25,000. Arthur Curtis James, 25,000. George F. Baker, 25,000. Bliss notes a growing popular subscription, with 500 sustaining checks daily and 13,000 checks received on Oct 23.

New York National Committee Cornelius Bliss, Jr Harry Payne Whitney R. T. Crane, Jr Chicago Arthur Curtis James George F. Baker Mr. Bliss

Weather forecast for Great Lakes and plains week

Weather predictions from the Weather Bureau forecast a cold week in the Great Lakes region with overcast days and a rain or snow mix midweek. Upper Mississippi and Plains anticipate generally fair conditions with possible rain or snow Tuesday or Wednesday and a drop in temperatures by midweek.

Washington Weather Bureau Great Lakes Region Upper Lake Region Upper Mississippi Plains States

Roosevelt Attacks Wilson Day In Brooklyn Speech

Theodora Roosevelt told a Brooklyn Academy of Music audience that if today is called Wilson Day it should be a day of fasting and humiliation. He condemned Wilsons war policy and argued the president contradicts his professed principles while pushing for re election. He pointed to Belgium Armenia and Syrian Christians as examples of hypocrisy in policy.

New York Theodora Roosevelt Brooklyn Academy of Music Wilson United States Roosevelt Belgium

Tension Grows Ahead of Nov 7 Ballot

Campaign intensifies as the November 7 election nears with house to house effort. The county scene dominates while city events are listed, including Republican and Democratic rallies in Ursa Camp Point Clayton Coatsburg Lakbrsk. Notable speakers include Rev A J Carey Rolland Wagner Roy Adair Ed Yates Noah C Bainum D B Brillow and William Feigenspan.

Wilson A. J. Carey Chicago Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church Congressman King Camp Point Clayton Rolland Wagner Roy Adair Ursa Ed Yates Electric Wheel Works John FE. Watt Camp Foint Noah C. Bainum Carmar Ill Illinois D. B. Brillow The Rivers and Lakes Commission Coatsburg Young Men’s Republican Club Republican Heads Wilam Feigenspan Lakbrsk W. Ven Ing

Price raise hits cigar costs in city markets

The city sees higher cigar prices as retailers were informed the cost has jumped to 300 and 500 per thousand in recent adjustments. Separately, in Belleville Illinois authorities arrested Hardy Burt Oats John Smith and others over 1500 wind ducks unlawfully transported across state lines. The ducks are set for auction under official supervision.

Belleville, II Hardy Burt Oats John Smith A.ilversmi van den Hera

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