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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1915
Page
7
Illinois will see showers in the north and central regions with partly cloudy skies in the south. Sunday and Monday bring little temperature change. Missouri faces unsettled conditions Sunday and Monday with probable showers in the north and cooler Monday. Towns report yesterday’s temps from 67 at 7 am to 86 at 5 pm and 67 at midnight.
Forecast shows river rising from below Warsaw Louisiana over 36 to 48 hours. At Quincy and Hannibal levels expected to reach about 10.5 feet by Sunday and likely 11 feet or more by Monday.
Illinois promoters urge a central girdle of four permanent highways totaling about a thousand miles. Quincy would be the central hub with Danville near the eastern boundary and a line running north to Wisconsin. Ten million dollars in bonds and about ten thousand dollars per mile are cited. governor Dunne may be asked to include the proposal in a fall special session for the 1916 general election.
Proponents argue the four proposed hard roads will directly serve about eight tenths of Illinois residents and pass through four fifths of counties. They urge immediate action by voters, proposing to start construction in 1917 and leaving maintenance to the state under existing law.
A compact critique argues against broad indictments of Georgia by citing U.S. and international crimes. It notes murders and riots across Rhode Island New Jersey Indiana Illinois Chicago and more, warning against scapegoating Georgia over a few violent actions and referencing global conflicts and Darwinian ideas.
A vivid critique of trench warfare showing fortresses in Belgium and Russia failing under siege guns. It notes Grodno Dubno Warsaw falling despite fortifications, while Western fronts see countless soldiers in trench stalemate. The piece suggests Russia may retreat to its trenches as a modern method of warfare gains ground.
Promotional note touts fall suits and a great showing with strong emphasis on money available in suits. Repeats phrase money in our suits for you urging customers to visit.
Discussion argues that central geographical location and public ownership of harbor facilities enable lower costs and better transshipment across the Mississippi valley. It notes progress in New Orleans Davenport Minneapolis and St Louis and asks what other river cities are doing to equip and operate modern terminals.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Ben in fashion for years and a shift in view toward fortifications. The text contemplates Russia moving farther from fortified positions and the idea that stronger resistance develops as she distances herself from Teutonic advances.
W A Waetzoldt, a German industry representative, reports to his government via the New York World that German manufacturers aim to reclaim the American market under freer competition. He notes that the war will push the United States toward economic self sufficiency, with tariffs guiding import suppression and half of U S industry already devoted to munition production, leaving only part available for other goods.
Davenport resident Irving C. Nortgood argues that New Orleans must lead Mississippi valley commerce, calling its port the only river rail and ocean hub in the valley and potentially the world. He notes its two way port status and ranks it high in U S imports and transport potential.
In Quincy the cabbage harvest is so plentiful that growers freely share with visitors and locals alike. The Canton Register notes the generous abundance provides a softer side to life in the area, offering a mitigating, even compensatory, comfort amid other concerns.
Henry S. Wells requests help in efficiently gathering military histories via postal cards to procure battlefield or memorial headstones. He asks for soldier full name rank company regiment lot block cemetery and date of death, plus if immediate family consents. He warns against letters calls or visits and notes several notable birthdays of public figures.
One hundred years ago today 1815 cornerstone laid for the Baltimore Battle Monument honoring Baltim oreans who died defending the city in 1814. Seventy five years ago today 1840 flour advertised at 80 a barrel if Harrison elected and 3 if Van Buren elected. Fifty years ago today 1865 cholera prevalent in Paris Marseilles Madrid and Naples.
A compact quotation admires Benjamin Franklin urging to delay nothing and to act today rather than postpone tasks to tomorrow. The line emphasizes timely action and practical virtue.
The paper notes June 5 as a birthday anniversary for figures including Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith born in Yorkshire 63 years ago, Dr. Francis EB Clark born in Aylmer Quebec 64 years ago, Marie Peary born in the Arctic circle 22 years ago, Hon. George T Perley born in Lebanon 58 years ago, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr. born 3 years ago, and William Sprague born in Cranston 84 years ago.
Reports say General Villa survived a brief clash with forces nearby and remained active. The Asilo Carranza dispute and Mexico’s debts are referenced as part of ongoing negotiations. Villa’s Washington agency issues a statement contesting Carranza’s territorial claims and his peace appeal remarks.
In a provocative statement a Villa ally accuses Gen. Carranza of mislabeling Villa as reactionary. The claim notes Villa has invited ex-federals to join his cause and made overtures to Huerta elements, arguing the bid seeks aid to wage war and oppose a people's government in Mexico.
Dr Henry Van Dyke says Archibald of New York was recalled after being informed of a suspected treasonable message from Ambassador Dumba to Vienna. Van Dyke states he stopped Archibald, seized his passport, and sent him home aboard the Rotterdam to report to the state department.
Springfield was chosen as the next meeting place for the Methodist conference to be held in 1916. Danville and Champaign were strong contenders. The conference completed the election of delegates to the general conference at Saratoga, New York. The meeting will adjourn Monday.
The Goddess, Vitagraph Company of America’s new serial, released Monday May 10, is built with lavish furnishings and a hotel scene costing thousands. Director Ralph W. Ince credits meticulous detail and location scouting for the film to justify its large budget. Episodes begin Monday September 1st at the Quincy theater.
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