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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
5
Weather brief reports unsettled weekend across Illinois and Missouri. Parts cloudy with little temperature change. Yesterday's readings ranged 61 at 7 a.m., 7 at noon, 52 at 5 p.m., and 62 at midnight.
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will change little during the next 36 hours. Predictors expect stable levels with minimal flooding risk as the crest remains distant and flows steady. Residents should monitor updates for any shifts in conditions.
John Hays Hammond Sr, representing the national preparedness committee, reviewed the United States fleet off Boston as torpedo boats passed in double lines at 20 knots. He warned that seventeen ships are not enough, many leaders back President Wilson’s policy, and scant crews hamper readiness to sustain 28 knot maximum speed.
The article contrasts the speed and armament of British and German torpedo craft with America’s limited fleet and manpower. It voices concern over naval weakness, calls for better funding and organization, and argues citizens must unite behind defense. It also urges hyphenated Americans to embrace full American citizenship and share in the founding democracy of 1776.
A Living Church piece argues that American fathers fought not to create a British state but to form a unified national citizenship. It says the Declaration of Independence marked a break from old loyalties and the Constitution signified merging all people into one American identity beyond birth or origins.
An early morning to evening fashion event invites men and boys to view a fall clothes show with no admission. Attendees may enter before or after a parade, leave bags in the care of staff, and stay as long as desired while enjoying a continuous performance from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
A faction fight in Illinois politics pits Chicago leaders against each other for party control. Mayor Thompson seeks the national committeeman chair to dominate the state and possibly revive the Lorimer era, while Roy West and the Deneen faction resist his rise amid a Democratic president.
A Quincy editor chides readers about circus day while noting mixed views on Germany, Wilson, Bryan, and Roosevelt. The piece cites a Frank grand jury decision, mentions naval reserve speed lessons, and references Berlin hopes for US action to curb neutral commerce. Associated Press is quoted on Thursday morning.
A compact historical digest notes events from 1815 to 1914, including births, openings, and wars. It records a notable Wisconsin antiquarian, the 1840 water supply in Chicago, the 1865 London debut of Joseph Jefferson, and World War I era actions. Local notices cover school openings, an entertainment planned by Prof. Oland, car purchases in St. Louis, and the death of Willis A. Johnson with funeral details in Quincy.
Our daily birthday party lists notable births, noting General Count Luigi Cadorna, Simon Lake, Bishop David H Moore, Harold MacGrath, Henry Lefavour, Lt. Col. Elijah W Halford, Clarence W Walker and others born on this date. The column marks anniversaries and origins for each figure across Italy, New Jersey, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, England, and Colorado.
C W Haines family returned early week after visiting relatives in Quincy. Mrs John Dolbear returned to Horton Creek home after caring for her mother Mrs Emily Pryor who remains weak but improved. A musical will be held in the opera house Friday night featuring local Rockport talent. A sale at Fred Gillings Jr near town Wednesday drew many attendees. Ladies of the Christian church served a large dinner. John Hall, elder resident, suffered apoplexy Wednesday near the depot. he collapsed but a doctor attended.
Thomas Cherry and family visited cousins the Misses McMahon in Quincy. Misses Amen of Quincy returned home after a two week visit with aunt Mrs Ed Clark. Many teachers attended the institute in Quincy this week. William Campbell and family were in Quincy for business. Hartricks of Quincy visited the former's parents. School resumes Tuesday September 7. A J Linn and P Johnson moved apples to Quincy. Helen Welsh returned from Quincy after buying fall and winter millinery stock.
A fragment mentions very fashionable separate waists with high collars and necks. It notes crepe Georgette fabrics in flesh tones and autumn motifs, hinting at rising popularity of tailored waistdesigns among designers.
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