This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
1
London reports a night air raid on the east coast by several airships. One Zeppelin was shot down in flames. bombs dropped widely with no casualties or damage yet confirmed. The attack targeted London districts and was said to involve more airships than before, with crowds cheering when flames were seen.
The British captured 17 crewmen of the airship during the incident in March. The Zeppelin was towed by a patrol boat but broke free and sank afterward.
Washington report notes A B Garretson, leader of the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors, after winning an eight hour day victory, plans a solitary vacation. He aims to sail aboard a square rigged vessel without wireless and stay at sea as long as possible to rest from public attention and avoid talking shop with anyone he meets.
Colmbus New Mexico Sept 3 Louis O Gardner a member of a company of the New Mexico National Guard awaiting War Department approval after conviction by court martial for refusing to subscribe to the federal oath escaped from custody Saturday while being conveyed from the stockade to mess and has not yet been apprehended His case drew interest over the right of the national government to compel militia into federal service
Los Angeles was without a mayor Saturday night and probably until Tuesday when the city council is expected to elect a successor to Charles E B Sebastian who resigned citing ill health. His resignation followed newspaper attacks that led to Sebastian filing criminal libel charges against two individuals.
Chicago Sept Charles G Eckert former state pardons board member and noted down state lawyer died suddenly at the Palmer House Friday Funeral today at his former home Pascola Illinois Eckert was longtime Republican state committeeman
NEW YORK September 3 The first formal meeting of the Mexican commission and the United States representatives to settle differences will be held Monday Secretary of State Lansing returning to New York after Wilson ceremony said he would meet the Mexican envoys today Chairmen Lane and Cabrera expected to arrive The commissions plan to sail Tuesday on the Mayflower toward the New England coast likely Portsmouth Work expected to begin Wednesday Ignacio Bonillas and Alberto Juani Mexican commissioners arrived Friday night and were visited by prominent Mexicans Saturday night
Reports from Sonora indicate serious revolts against Carranza in Sinaloa Durango Oaxaca and Tepic. Mazatlan the largest city in Sinaloa is said to be under rebel control and Culiacan the state capital also reportedly fell to rebels.
U S Senator Lawrence Y Sherman endorsed Frank O Lowden for governor in an open letter released by Col Lowden’s managers. The letter to Orville F Berry, Illinois committee member, followed ceremonies in Indianapolis on Thursday with Charles W Fairbanks as vice presidential candidate.
Indianapolis on September 8 reports prominent attorney Addison C. Harris, age 75, died Saturday night after a stroke. A longtime figure in Indiana law, Harris had been selected by President McKinley in January 1898 as minister to Austria-Hungary, serving three years before resigning voluntarily.
Grand Rapids dispatch reports 25 people injured, several seriously, when a broken rail on the Grand Rapids and Indiana line sent nine coaches of the Chicago and Cincinnati flyer down an embankment at Wilkins Switch near Mancelona. Automobiles were used to transport the injured to Kalkaska and Mancelona. officials had few details, no confirmed fatalities, and telegraph service is limited in the sparsely populated area 40 miles south of Petoskey.
Washington September 3 A verbatim report on border troop camps praised soldier welfare and sanitation. Dr Thomas Darlington the civic federation expert who investigated border conditions commended regular army and militia officers for care of the troops and welfare measures. He will submit a written report to Secretary Baker with suggestions to simplify army supply mechanics.
London reports entente ministers in Athens prepared a note for Premier Zaimis to be handed Friday night or Saturday morning. The note, drawn after Zaimis visit at the French legation, assures Greece the naval show and actions are not aimed at the country. Meantime Anglo French ships seize wireless apparatus at the Greek arsenal as King Constantine is said to be ill.
Leonard W. Chambers, 72, longtime Jacksonville resident and Democratic figure, died at his home Saturday morning. He served as postmaster for eight years during the Cleveland administration. His daughter married Walter Kennedy, noted football player at the University of Chicago.
In St Louis on September 3, Charles E. Hughes addressed a crowd for twenty one minutes, disputing Democratic claims on anti trust and child labor laws. He cited a 1907 New York speech urging strong child labor protections and universal education as part of his push for safeguards.
Mr Hughes questions the claim that the anti trust act is clarified by definition arguing that unfair methods of competition and fraud differ. He criticizes the administrations Mexico policy as inconsistent with how smaller nations are treated, noting the Huerta issue.
Captain Ralph McMillan head of the aviation corps of the Nebraska national guard was killed Saturday at St Francis Kansas during an exhibition flight He had served with the Nebraska guard for more than a year.
In Jacksonville Hi on Saturday Charles Grannison was fatally shot when Mrs. Oleta Camplin picked up a rifle she believed to be a toy and fired it at him. The shot struck him in the forehead causing instant death.
Bloomington Illinois reports the death of Ford Winters a 45 year old lineman with the Bloomington and Normal railway system killed by 2300 volts while working atop a pole on Saturday He left a widow and a daughter and his mother in White Hall DL.
London reports the first hard clash between Rumanian and Austrian forces ends with Austrian retirement across the Cerna river north of Orsova near the Iron Gate on the Danube after five days of heavy fighting. Transylvania retreats continue with Hermannstadt added to towns abandoned by Austrians. European tensions rise as entente ministers draft a note to Greek Premier Zaimis while allied warships seize four German and three Austrian merchant ships at Piraeus. Greece remains formally neutral as turmoil spreads to Thessaly and Epirus.
Brotherhood chiefs express satisfaction over an eight hour measure. Details remain unclear as OCR text is fragmentary and reads as a brief update on the organizational stance and timing without additional context.
Leaders of the railroad brotherhoods hailed the eight hour day as a landmark reform that broadens opportunities for Black workers in the South. They warned railroads may seek higher freight rates yet pledged to abide by Congress’s new rules despite concerns over constitutionality.
A San Diego report dated September 3 describes an aviation radio milestone as one aeroplane in flight sent a wireless message to another. Captain C. C. Culver, in an army aircraft piloted by Lieut. Herbert Dargue, received the message relayed by Lieut. W. A. Robertson in a second plane guided by A. D. Smith. The message proclaimed that the National aviation field sets a new world's record. Culver expects future ability to send and receive messages between aircraft over great distances.
Eastern railroads with general offices in New York announced lifting freight embargoes after the Brotherhood officials in Washington cancelled the strike order. Thousands who postponed Labor Day trips rushed to stations as railroad offices swarmed with inquiries about the change.
The Adamson eight hour day bill passed the Senate 43 to 28 without amendment. Only Democrats Hardwick and Clarke voted against it while Republican La Follette supported it. President Wilson was expected to sign the bill. The move ends the threat of a nationwide railroad strike that had unsettled the country.
Chicago telegrams indicate the Western railroads inform officials and trainmen that the strike is off. Business leaders like E P Ripley and Hale Holden express relief but warn the Adamson bill not in effect until January 1 and await federal action. Public costs and travel disruptions have already been incurred.
Strict party line were evident as the legislative move to avert a strike cleared the Senate 43 to 28 amid heated amendments. The measure, pushed by labor chiefs, moved swiftly to the White House for President Wilson to sign, with union leaders later declaring a settlement reached and cancellations pending the act becoming law.
An extraordinary situation prompted railroads to spend large sums on men hired as strike breakers. Executives noted contracts were signed with down payments and transportation funds advanced. With the strike called off, these funds would be lost to the railroads.
Railroads expect wage costs surge under congress action with estimates from officials at 60 million dollars annually while union leaders peg an upper bound near 20 million. The move, debated for constitutionality, follows a split plan to delay strikes until after signing and prompts rapid dispatch of code messages to thousands of local chairs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.