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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
4
The August 1914 report notes a high of 93 degrees on the 15th and a low of 45 on the 31st, with an average temperature of 78.8. River stages ranged from 5.8 to 15.9, averaging 11.1, while rainfall totaled 4.78 inches on ten days. Compared to last August, this year was cooler with lower river highs and rainfall.
Mr. and Mrs. Clem H. Siepker of St Louis arrived yesterday in the city visiting Mrs Siepker's parents Mr and Mrs John A Guill of 1511 State Street Meg
Mr and Mrs Chris Si Tuffli longtime South Side Quincy residents celebrated their golden wedding with a 6 o clock family dinner at 636 South Sixteenth Street They married in Highland Illinois August 31 1865 and moved to Quincy in 1877 He remains active in his meat business at 1008 State Street They have three children A J Tuffli C S Tuffli Jr and Mrs Nellie Hagan plus a brother Peter W Tuffle and six grandchildren The dinner included gifts of 50 from each child and brother with roses and dahlias decorating the home.
Palmyra will have Collins J. Johnson as postmaster after Congressman James T. Lloyd notified him Tuesday morning of the recommendation. The lengthy contest included five Democratic candidates: James W. Owsley, David Willock, Mrs. R. M. Allen, W. H. Riegel, and Johnson, with Johnson’s appointment giving full satisfaction to local supporters.
Polar explorer and painter Julius Payer is reported dead in Vienna with the notice carried via London dated August 31. The obituary notes his exploration work and artistic endeavors, marking the end of a noted figure in polar research.
Two regiments of infantry and one of cavalry are ordered to AId Funston as border tensions escalate. Troops stand ready for action amid calls for immediate response and potential hostilities. The report notes mobilization along the border and instructions issued to reinforce frontier forces.
Secretary Garrison announced that two infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment were ordered from Galveston to reinforce border patrol troops at the Texas border. He said no emergency existed and the moves were part of General Funston’s plan to strengthen positions along the border.
Acting Governor Canaday says pending resolutions to eliminate the Chicago School Teachers' Federation rely on one sided testimony and deny cross examination and a hearing. He asserts such action is unjust to individuals and the federation, and defends citizens' rights of organization.
Open season begins for jack snipe plover ducks coots geese brants and rabbits. Daily limits are 15 for most species, 10 for geese and brants, and none for rabbits. Hunting with ferrets is prohibited. Local hunters gear up as morning light arrives.
Circuit Clerk Erde W. Beatty receives word of Martin Joseph Gentli, longtime Quincy resident and former Joseph Brothers & Davidson Millinery Co. member, who moved to California in 185? and is due for burial in Quincy Friday. Also notes city code enforcement on building signs by Civic Improvement League and upcoming tests of safety devices for automotive control on the Detroit run.
An endurance test of an automobile fitted with a safety device from the local Safety Manufacturing Company will start today. A machine will leave The Whig office at daybreak for Detroit, Michigan, as the local firm in the Illinois State Bank building continues operations.
Pittsfield August 31 premium list issued for Colt Show Day during the fall festival from September 30 to October 2. The schedule lists premiums of 5 dollars for first and 3 dollars for second place across roadsters standard bred all purpose mules draft team stallion and other classes. Interest runs high with many entries expected.
A 1903 New York Barrel Murder case unfolds with brutal slayings and a severed head, tied to the Black Hand and a counterfeit gang. Inspector McCluskey leads a desperate hunt as clues include a brass crucifix, a woman’s note, and scented handkerchiefs amid sparse evidence.
A detailed account of a counterfeiting ring linked to the Black Hand and its pursuit by Detective Petrosino. It describes secret meetings at a Stanton Street butcher shop, passenger wagons, arrests of eleven suspects including Lupo the Wolf and Genova, and the relentless violent fallout targeting witnesses. Petrosino’s investigations lead to arrests, identifications, and a deadly wave of reprisals within the gang.
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