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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1915

Page

10

Nationals Split Doubleheader With Pirates In Pittsburgh

In a Sept. 4 twin bill from Chicago and Pittsburgh, the Nationals split the series. First game ended 5 to 2 with the visitors securing the win behind strong pitching by Bresnahan and Kandlehner. Second game featured Wright of Boston defeating Cornell likely, with Me Lougstin and Pell cited in postgame notes.

SBURG Chicago Pittsburgh Nationals Pat Eader Adams Itch Oh Eistsburgh Ee Batteriest Vaughn Bresnahan Kandlehner Hill Kelly Gibson Gams

Tennis Players Equally Divided at Nationals

Forest Hills N Y September 4 The first week of the 24th annual National Tennis Association championship tourney ends with the eastern and western schools tied among the four surviving players. At the West-Side Club courts, William A. Johnston of San Francisco leads the remaining contenders as the event progresses.

Forest Hills N. A National Tennis Association William AL. “Johnston San Frayeizco

Thunderer Wins Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park

Thunderer a chestnut colt by Broomstick Jersey Lightning owned by Harry Payne Whitney defeated fellow Broomstick colt Brome by a head to win the Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park. Achieve ment ridden by Borel finished third with 123 pounds. Thunderer carried 122 pounds. Time 1 11 45. Purse $25 000 with about 317 000 to the winner. Heavies included Bromo and jockey Tommy McTaggart. Other starters included Spur Celandria Airman Gillies Libyan Marie Henry Vermont St Rock Fanny Dodge Kilmar Watercress II Primero Feminist among finishers.

New York Thunderer Broomstick Lightning Harry ‘Payne Whitney Belmont’ ‘Park Brome L.S. Thomson Richard E. Carmen Borel Yeunyths Regret Jon Notter Bromo Tommy McTaggart Spur Celandria Airman

Ambassadors Delay Response Over American Shipments

Wallington reports that the British government may face a firm protest from the American ambassador over the release of American owned shipments of German goods held in Rostock under orders in council. State Department officials expect an early reply and conveyed clear dissatisfaction with Britain's explanation that information sought by American importers is withheld due to policy talks between Great Britain and France regarding enemy goods in neutral commerce.

Wallington Ambassa ‘der Page ‘Et Lonion Bryptis Foreign Office Rotstegdem State Department Department Polbcy Great Britain France

Police report busy circus day with five arrests

Officers patrolled crowded circus grounds and downtown streets. Arthur Redman was arrested for pilfering a robe from a car at Baldwin Park. William Snyder held for vag rancy. Sarah Simith and Toni Carlin faced charges of peace disturbance and indecent exposure. Tarley Taylor and others questioned about a stolen watch with no trace found.

Koch jArthur Redman Baldwin ‘Park Scharnhorst Redman Tom Ryan William Snyder Blackwood York Street Sarah Simith Toni Carlin Saalig Hampshire Street Tarley H. Taylor Charles Trogdon Bumster

Vatican clarifies pope stance on peace talks with Wilson

The Vatican states the pope did not send a special message through Cardinal Gibbons to President Wilson. It notes the pope does not intend to initiate peace efforts but is ready to help in any direction. The emphasis is on avoiding misunderstandings and clearly setting the pope's position.

Rome Wia Paris Gibbons Wilson Vatican Holy See United States

Good Woman Eliz abeth Brewer Dies in Quincy

Elizabeth Brewer, 37, of 614 Cedar Street Quincy, died yesterday at 9 30 am after bronchial illness. She is survived by husband Floyd, children Mary Ellis Dora and Cora Carter and son Floyd, mother Kadina Hoffman, one brother John Ge Rupp, three sisters Mrs Frank Whitten Mrs Minnie Rupp and Mrs L A Brown. Harry Holmgren visiting from Galesburg attended with his parents at 824 North Third Street. Rev C L Smith returned from East St. Louis after attending the Wood River Baptist Association. he was elected superintendent of missions. Frank F Kestner and Ida Rippel married at Parsonage of St Jacobi Lutheran Church. Gaylord Davison of Springfield to host Mutual Life Insurance luncheon September 10 at Hotel Newcomb.

Elizabeth Brewer Cedar’ Street Quincy Mary Ellis Dora Cora Carter Floyd Brewer Kadina Hoffman John Ge ‘Rupp Frank Whitten Asburn Minnie. Rupp Brown Harry Holmgren City Galesburg Chas. H. Holmgren North Third “Street Baptists’ Convention C. L. Smith Eighth and Inn Street Baptist East St. Louis Woodriver Baptist Asociation United States Frank F. Kestner Ida Rippel G. D. Hamm St. ‘Jacobi Lutheran Church Clayton Is W. D. Meyer Lime Luise Rippel Jackson. Street Gaylord Davison Springfield Mutual Life Insurance, Co.2a Newcomb

Labor Day Parade Booth Seeks Fifty Ticket Sellers

Wanted fifty girls to sell movie tickets at the Labor Day parade celebration booth. Work at Baldwin Park during Labor Day events. Call at the Baldwin Park moving booth for details.

Baldwin Park

Bauman Announces Back-To-School Bulletin for Quincy Principals

Superintendent Bauman issues a detailed bulletin to school principals for the 1915 opening in Quincy Illinois. It outlines grade distinctions junior high versus high school proper, enrollment and book slips, drawing and physiology text plans, and the schedule including a Tuesday 3:30 meeting at the superintendent’s office.

Bauman Quincy Junion High E. G. Bauman Quincey Lil

Sailors in peril as schooner Louise drifts near Gray's Harbor

The Louise, a 345 ton wooden schooner bound from Honolulu to Hoquiam, drifted into breakers at Gray's Harbor in thick fog. Seven crewmen remain aboard as life saving crews fail to reach her amid heavy seas. Tugs may be able to assist if weather permits.

Aberdeen Wash Gray's Harbor R Louise Werg Louise Honolulu Hoquiam

Admired Work Of Citizen Soldiers In Camp Address

Major General Leonard praised the citizens' military camp in Plattsburg New York expressing admiration for its work and predicting more camps next year and beyond He said the camp should shape better citizens of a great nation and that business leaders will support expanding the program

Plattsburg, N Leonard

Open golf tournament draws deep field at Del Monte

Del Monte opens with a strong entry list in the annual tournament. The event carries California championships for men and women and promises spirited contests as finals approach next week with most of the state’s top golfers entered.

del ‘Monte Cal del. Monte California

Detroit Opens New $200,000 Synagogue

Detroit Michigan September 4 a new synagogue costing 200000 was opened for its first regular service this morning as preliminary dedication ceremonies were set for tomorrow. The Sha are Zedek Jewish congregation built the edifice designed to serve as a temple and social center with an auditorium seating about two thousand.

Detroit Mich Sha’are Zedek Central’ West

Jews May Leave Georgia Mass Move Considered

Cleveland dispatch reports the Independent Order of Bnai Brith Cleveland lodge plans to discuss assisting Georgia Jews who wish to relocate following the Leo Frank lynching. The national executive committee may adopt the proposal at its midtown meeting.

Georgia Cleveland Leo M. Frank National Executive ‘Committee of Independent Order ‘of B’nai -B'rith Cleveland Lodge Midt Row

American Answer Reaches Carranza

Vera Cruz September 4 The Reply of Secretary of State Lansing to Carranza for the signatories of the note drafted by the Pan American peace conference acting in official capacity was received today. It is believed Carranza will reject the peace appeal and his forces are making steady progress according to official reports. Lansing was authorized to assure Carranza the appeal was signed by each diplomat with government authorization, not as private individuals.

Vera Cruz Lansing Carranza

Lucy Page Brown and Harry C. McAfee Wed in Beaulieu

In San Francisco a fusion of two prominent families marked a wedding event. Miss Lucy Page Brown of New York and Harry C. McAfee of the city united today in a ceremony at Beaulieu, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Carolan in Burlingame.

San Francisco Cat Lucy Page Brown New York Harry C. McAfee Beéaulieu Francis Carolan Burlingame

Billy Sunday Opens Omaha Evang elistic Campaign

Omsha reports final arrangements completed for Billy Sunday’s Omaha campaign on Sunday. The evangelist, refreshed by a long vacation in the far west, declares he is in the best form to stir the city with a record-breaking revival from center to circumference.

Omaha Neb Billy Far West

Protests Over State Measures Against Foot and Mouth Epidemic

At Monmouth Illinois on September 4 about 800 breeders and shippers of livestock gathered to condemn state actions suppressing foot and mouth disease. A special committee drafted resolutions of indignation to be presented to Gov. Dunne next Tuesday.

Monmouth Dunne

Tornado kills four in Marshallville Ga disaster

Four Black residents were killed when a tornado struck Marshallville Georgia on September 4 causing heavy property damage. Rescue and recovery units worked through the debris as locals assessed losses andarticulated aid needs.

Marshallville

Lost and Found Notice From The Whig

A brief ad announces lost and found items and requests claimants contact the Whig office. The notice hints at a community bulletin style listing seeking owners for unclaimed belongings and directs inquiries to the newspaper location.

AD. Wwilk

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