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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1915
Page
7
The Santa Fe family receives cordial support and the NTA FE president notes goodwill in a brief statement. The message emphasizes unity and cooperation within the community and organization.
In Chicago on October 30 E P Ripley president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway marked his seventieth birthday by praising his wife and Santa Fe colleagues. About three hundred attendees heard tributes to loyalty and team spirit as Ripley credited support from family and rail workers for his successes. The banquet showcased Santa Fe routes across thirteen states and highlighted the esprit de corps of the railway community.
Reported fragments of metal and foreign matter linked to the Hesperian torpedo theory are under review. The British provided evidence showing deck debris in the ship’s wake, but no German submarine torpedo conclusion has been officially supported.
Mothers are urged to using California Syrup of Figs for cross and feverish children. The ad claims the fruit laxative cleanses bowels within hours and restores a playful child. It warns against counterfeit syrups and directs buying a 30 cent bottle from druggists.
Salonik t dispatches from Paris report Veles in Serbia retaken by a strong Bulgarian attacking force after a prolonged battle. Serbians retreat to the Karadshitza mountains while Bulgarians work to link with units at Veles and Vrania. An Italian expedition from Avlona toward Monastir is planned but not expected to alter the present outcome.
Boston October 30 David I Walsh the Democratic standard bearer is seen as likely to win a third term as governor of Massachusetts next Tuesday Republican rival Samuel W McCall is mounting a strong challenge with defections in the progressive vote. Voters will also decide a full slate of state officers and legislators amid a narrowly watched suffrage question with a two week survey showing slim odds for passage.
In San Francisco on October 30 a conference among federal and district attorneys from Chicago and San Francisco discussed Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois as a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate. Clyne said many leading Democrats want him to run and the movement is gaining strength.
The Austrian war office says west of Czartorysk Austro-Hungarian troops captured tenaciously defended positions. Eighteen Russian officers and 929 men were taken prisoner along with two machine guns. a Russian airplane was shot down. In the Italian theater, quiet on the Isonzo fronts except near Tolmino, with Italian counterattacks repulsed near Perma and Monte Sabatino. On Dolomites front the enemy took Col Di Lana after heavy fighting. In northeastern Serbia the enemy retreats as Bulgarians pursue from Timots. Southwest of Karjazevac, Serbian positions on the Trest baba Planina front were penetrated.
Athens dispatch notes that the French minister told King about the Entente stance on Balkan affairs and possible troop actions. The king reportedly listened attentively and expressed Greek sympathy for France while opposition papers claim the interview was merely formal and centered in Bucharest.
Washington reports strong interest from leaders of national politics as results from Tuesday's elections approach. Observers say gains by either major party could signal momentum for the national campaign, with Massachusetts and Maryland already showing notable nationwide issue involvement. A Republican victory there could be seen as a rebuke to President Wilson.
Brow nsville Texas October 30 Luis De La Rosa a suspected bandit leader has abandoned his men and fled into Tamaulipas officials in Matamoras announced Gen Eugenio Lopez said Carranza soldiers have pursued the outlaws since two days ago The chase will continue until the gang is disbanded and leaders captured Officials say initial reports of his capture are not confirmed and the border situation remains unsettled
Chicago society focused on the wedding of Miss Helen Cudahy daughter of Edward A. Cudahy a millionaire packer and Austin Niblack son of Mr and Mrs W C Nit lack of Lincoln Forest Oct 30 Chicago event marked by high society presence and notable families.
The Houston Township Farmers' association will hold its annual meeting on November 10 and 11 with supper in the town hall, day and evening sessions, and programs designed to unite the community for better roads and improved farms. Speakers include L. L. Boyer and E. W. Rusk, who will discuss roads and farm improvement, respectively, with plans to boost graveling in Ellington and Fall Creek townships and address rural road conditions in Adams County.
Baltimore October 30 Democrats and Republicans in Maryland show optimism as voters head to the polls on Tuesday for governor and other statewide offices. Emerson Harrington seeks re election as governor against Ovington Weller. Four constitutional amendments will also be questioned, including referendum taxation and parole provisions.
Ottawa Newfoundland October 30 James Fox a 56 year old retired farmer was killed when a train struck at a crossing on the Rock Island line. Ernest Futterer an 18 year old taxicab driver was seriously injured as the Golden State Limited passed after a freight.
Rose and two men Mitchell and Walter Smith were arrested by Officer Blackwood last night on a vagrancy charge. Smith reportedly was seen with Rose and told police he was robbed by her. all three were locked up.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments. It claims 46 years on the market with soothing and healing effects and offers money back if it fails. Prices 50 cents and one dollar.
Visit the Big Piano Store on the west side square for savings of 100 to 150 dollars on pianos and player pianos. Terms cash or payments. Located two doors north of Kespoh's.
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