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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
7
The report describes unsettled weather with showers and clearing by Wednesday. Temperatures ranged from 65 to 82 over the day with highs around the mid 80s and a cool night forecast.
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana is expected to remain stationary or fall slowly over the next 48 hours according to the forecast. No significant rises anticipated.
Senator Sherman delivered a forceful Labor Day address in Chicago arguing for a broader Americanism. He urged welded national unity among diverse races, defended a well trained citizen soldiery, and pressed protective tariffs to counter cheap foreign labor. He framed Americanism as the backbone of his presidential platform and warned against war-induced dislocation.
A labor day speech declares that government must be by law not force, urging neutrality in foreign wars, defense of national seas and borders, and promotion of international law. It condemns war cries and racialism, urges support for Danbury hatters and preservation of small property rights amid global tensions.
The Danbury Hatters recall a twelve year fight over a boycott that ended with a $260,000 judgment in favor of an independent Danbury hatmaker. United States marshals have served foreclosure notices on hatters homes to recover part of the award.
A print ad touts coats that are not always pure wool, noting raw silk and spun linen woven with worsted yarn to enhance texture and strength. Clothes are made to order to fit and hold their shape, with prices from 14.75 to 50 dollars and an invitation to see new fabrics.
Texas metropolis notes the giant sea-wall built by city and county with federal aid after the 1900 Galveston flood. A concrete steel earthen causeway across Galveston Bay also memorializes the disaster. The 1915 storm matched its violence and fortification prospects are discussed by General Gorgas.
The piece criticizes the state primary system as a reform that fails to purify politics and burdens candidates with high costs. It cites a state candidate's need to spend ten thousand dollars and argues for simpler nominating methods. The Boston Herald supports shorter ballots and campaigns to reduce political turmoil.
Fifteen years ago today the great gulf storm and flood nearly wiped Galveston off the map, killing hundreds and causing millions of dollars in damage. The city memorializes the tragedy and its lasting impact on coast protection and recovery efforts.
The annual bank review cites sound domestic conditions based on 6,500 letters from across the country. It notes the European war as a major uncertain factor, but expresses confidence that American financiers can meet arising demands and that the country will rise above disturbances, citing resilience in past crises and improving steel and iron sectors. Labor in munition and war material industries is rising as trade improves and prices advance, though overall business remains uneven.
A column of miscellany recaps recent quirks and events. Illinois forgery cases are noted as a Moberly man cashing a dead man’s check. The Missouri state fair calaboose will be torn down after years unused. The New York Sun calls jitneys the irrepressible roach amid many car remarks. Georgia may react if Champ Clark seeks the presidency again. The Bowling Green lynching was halted by eloquence. The Arabic submarine mystery is resolved with British confirmation of its loss. Tom Sawyer’s line “I done it” closes the note.
In Kawaruska Galicia the Czar proclaimed Galicia a Russian province as Allied forces push Germans back from the Marne, capturing prisoners and artillery. President Wilson designated October 4 as a day of prayer for peace.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Mrs Russell Sage born in Syracuse 87 years ago today. Bertha Kalich born in Lemberg 41 years ago today. Robert A Taft born 26 years ago today. George B McGinty born in Monroe County Georgia 37 years ago today. Rt Rev Charles P Anderson born in Kemptville Can 52 years ago today. Henry A Cooper born in Walworth Wisconsin 65 years ago today. James V McClintic born near Bremond Texas 37 years ago today. Walter R Cox born in Epsom N H 47 years ago today. David Bancroft born in Chicago 23 years ago today.
Occupied Guerrero west of Chihuahua, with a Carranza column advancing upon the latter place. Advices received this afternoon indicate Villistas are assembling at Torreon to oppose General Obregon's forces.
Queenstown reports Captain Main of the Hesperian left Giechatowe for Glasgow last night. Wireless news from an unnamed steamer says a ten year old boy is safe, believed to be the missing son of Mrs. Gorog, who with four daughters was saved from the Hesperian.
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