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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
3
The general deficiency bill carrying 15 million dollars, including 3 million for Nicaragua treaty payments and an inter oceanic canal base, was approved by the Senate and House after conference. It also includes funding for George Rublee’s salary as a Federal Trade Commissioner.
Political advertisement for Stephen H. Cummins of Springfield Illinois seeking the Republican nomination for Congressman at Large. The piece touts his life as a farmer, teacher, reporter, banker official, and lawyer. cites loyalty to Taft and Sherman era ties. lists endorsements for woman suffrage budget reform tariff protection rural credits and farmer focus. notes two Sangamon County farms and primary date September 13 1916.
Hughes travels through Maine and New England declaring he would rather lose the presidency than abandon principle. He blasts the Adamson eight hour bill as a wage law, warns it endangers society, and cites industrial cooperation and labor justice. Robins explains his shift from the Democratic to Progressive stance and criticizes Southern political control. Hughes continues his Maine itinerary.
Congressman Martin B. Madden of Chicago announced his support for Edward J. Brundage in the Republican nomination for attorney general because Brundage was endorsed by Cook county’s regular Republican organization. Madden had earlier said he would back Richard Jr. Barr of Joliet for the post.
Letters from Marinette and Detroit recount relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Women describe avoiding operations, regaining strength, and improving daily life. requests for confidential advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Co. at Lynn, Massachusetts.
New York Sept 8 officials of the Interborough Rapid Transit Co said subway and elevated lines were near normal, surface lines of the New York Railways Co were badly affected by a traction strike. Amalgamated Association leaders said they would press on. I R T president Theodore P Shantz called the strike a failure. Police reported several arrests with only minor injuries and some brick-throwing from roofs onto elevated trains.
NEW LONDON Conn Sept 8 American-Mexican commission members spent hours reviewing border data from the state and war departments and questioned Special Agent James Rodgers. They examined Gen Pershing’s report that the expedition achieved its possible aims and Gen Funston’s recommendation to recall the force. Washington has not formally acknowledged receipt but the record shows its existence.
The debate features Decker and Cullop remarks praising negotiations over war, with Gardner and Roosevelt criticized for pro-ally stances. The House advances a conference report retaining core war taxes, including two percent income tax and higher surtaxes, while repealing all stamp taxes. Kitchin announces the revenue bill conference report amid applause and notes concerns over print-paper duties.
Quincy High School football practice starts next week with a possible season opener against Hannibal on September 23. If that date fails, the first game would be September 30 at Macomb against Macomb. A six game schedule is planned, seven if Hannibal is added, with an excursion for players and spectators if accepted.
London Sept 8 official statement reports two British aeroplanes raiding the Turkish aerodrome and airplane repair station at El Arish. Twelve bombs were dropped, apparently with good results.
Stanford University Chancellor David Starr Jordan said three feasible plans for peace were outlined in Washington between Wilson and peace advocates: a congress of neutral executives. representatives from neutral congresses meeting with others. or independent U S action. He cautioned gains depend on election timing and Greek Romanian entrants. He urged U S leadership and noted the Ford peace conference growing in importance for an honorable peace preserving Belgium and France.
Quincy will be divided into 100 prayer districts for cottage meetings ahead of the fall union revival. A captain per district will organize meetings, a personal work committee begins building a corps of workers, and a 5000‑seat tabernacle is planned with a 600‑voice chorus led by Loren Jones. A mass meeting is set for Sunday at the Presbyterian church under Mr Meinardi.
Taylor Holmes, a well known retired farmer, was instantly killed when the automobile he rode in was struck by a Big Four train at Mansfield. The incident occurred Thursday as Holmes traveled with a young woman identified only as a girl who later takes a note of change in her interests after marriage.
Herman Stormer, undertaker, moved to 422 So 8th. Mrs. R. W. Alford and daughter Miss Letha of Clayton visiting. Letha heads to Tucson to teach nine months. Doerr Dept Store and Duker Co feature linen dollies, skirts, wash waists, and bargain linens while local residents travel, visit, and recover from injuries.
Rickie Straub administratrix reports receipts and expenditures of 1000 in Herman Wilke estate and 1323.18 in Anna Marina Wilke estate, both approved. Alice R. Woltman executrix files inventory for Henry H. Woltman estate listing real estate 3000, household goods 400, and bank cash 1898.13.
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