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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
6
The defeat of William Lorimer for the Republican nomination in Illinois Sixth District signals a party shift. Lorimer, tied to banking ties and a controversial deep water policy stance, loses favor as voters seek a more progressive GOP. Roosevelt’s campaign moves hint at national realignments across states.
The Republican governor hopeful Rankin Lowden gained in Chicago and overcame state‑level prejudice thanks to Thompson-Lundin aid in Cook County. His clean campaign and restraint in attacks earned broad backing. observers predict his nomination and anticipate more about the Greek cabinet crisis, called the war writers’ “supercrisis.”
Stockholm dispatch reports Sweden has held up 10 000 tons of coffee bound for Finland, likely due to Britain detaining coffee shipments for Sweden. The move worsens Finland's coffee shortage while Britain and Sweden clash over wartime trade.
Chicago slice: Former Senator William Lorimer, defeated in Wednesday's Republican primary for the 16th Illinois district, vows to “stick to politics.” He predicts victory in two, four or even a score of years and says he will live at least 30 more years to stay active in public life.
Sept 16 Philadelphia report says the United States mint faces trouble producing satisfactory dies for new dimes quarters and half dollars from Treasury designs causing delays in circulating the new minor currency. Treasury hoped to start July 1. the mint is still minting silver coins of the old design to meet demand. The public remains polite when selling.
Chicago Sept 1 Chairman Fred E Sterling of the Republican state committee has completed plans for Charles I Hughes reception at the state convention in Peoria and at the Illinois state fair in Springfield on Sept 19 His special train will depart Chicago at 7 am with brief talks in Joliet Morris Ottawa LaSalle Henry and Chillicothe He will address Peoria convention noon then speak at the Springfield fair about 3 pm A Springfield reception closes the day before returning to Wisconsin McKinley will introduce Hughes at Peoria and Lowden at Springfield Republicans statewide expected to attend both events.
The Roosevelt campaign plans two itineraries for Theodore Roosevelt to back Charles E Hughes. One route would take him to San Francisco then Chicago, Denver and other cities. The alternative would swing through the middlewest with a northwest side trip and return via Missouri and Kentucky. Roosevelt told Will Cox he would go to California if needed.
Multiple newspapers praise Colonel Frank O. Lowden, citing admirable character, proven congressional service, and broad ability. They argue the campaign should rise above personal attacks and unite Republicans to rally for a November win led by Lowden.
On September 16 1788 Congress debated the treaty with Spain and resolved that free navigation of the Mississippi River is a clear essential right of the United States and must be supported and regarded as such.
Charles W. Fairbanks Republican vice presidential candidate suffers a slight gastritis attack. After a stop in Atchison Kansas he cancels remaining dates and returns to Indianapolis for rest. Illinois Hughes Alliance to back Republicans with a Hughes tent at the state fair in Springfield.
The weather bureau records show the earliest frosts in years across Kansas and north and western Missouri. Temperatures dropped Thursday night with freezing levels near Hanover and Ran as far south as Fort Scott and Kansas City, marking an unusual cold spell in mid September.
In Joliet on September 16 Miss Cora Drew was saved by a blood transfusion from her niece Miss Gladys Shaw who offered a pint of her blood. Shaw, in a party dress, rode to the hospital after a phone call and the transfusion was completed within minutes.
September 16 The United States Department of Justice halted a federal investigation in Chicago into the rise in bread prices. Chief Bielaski said the department does not wish an investigation at this time, and rumors suggested his stance might bind other authorities and lead District Attorney Clyne to drop the inquiry.
A plan announced to embarrass the Morgan interests was disclosed Friday by union leaders directing the local traction strike. They reported that about 13,000 machinists, many at plants producing war munitions for the Entente, voted 70 percent in favor of a sympathetic strike for idle street railway workers.
ANIMAL STORIES FOR CHILDREN. Lightfoot the Deer explains to Peter that his horns shed old coverings each year as new ones grow. Peter questions the tale, noting he has always seen Lightfoot with the same horns. Lightfoot insists the new horns grow yearly and hides away during growth, leaving rags on the horns as he polishes them.
A Georgia man reports ten years of sleep disruption ended after using Foley Kidney Pills, claiming complete cure and sound sleep after a bottle. The ad promotes taking two pills after meals and at bedtime to relieve back pain stomach trouble and rheumatic pains tied to kidney and bladder issues. Miller and Arthur Drug Co markets the product.
Gen Carranza issued a decree calling for the election of delegates to a constitutional assembly. The election will be on the third Sunday of October and the assembly will convene on November 20 with the first business session set for December 1.
Lightning struck the PuPont De Nemours Powder plant at Pompton Lakes New Jersey causing an explosion in the fulminite building. One workman was killed and eight others were injured as the blast ignited a blaze.
Former mayor Lightfoot shares an origin tale detailing how his leadership stance and political horn grew from early career choices. He recalls key mentors, pivotal campaigns, and the community challenges that shaped his public position and advocacy.
Middleton TL Sept 16 The commercial hopes of Middletown residents and 200000 dollars will vanish when the sheriff of Menard County at the Petersburg court house places the Middleton shaft under the hammer today.
Genevieve Qui ks wears a white dress with a red sash to a Lilac Grimes party after her mother sews it for the trip to Byville. Miss Palmer and classmates speculate on sleep and the party, while a young boy jokes about tying arms to sleep standing up. Short-Leg Milliken recovers missing books from a freight car and assigns seats, with gossip about Fatty Bellowes and friends skipping the dance.
The auction will dispose of six acres including the mine site to settle years of unpaid taxes. Remains of Middletown's coal ambitions litter the debris strewn ground near the shaft as the property is offered for sale.
The easiest task a business man is ever called upon to perform is to induce an employee to accept an increase in salary. The statement suggests that pushing for higher pay is a simple, routine duty in management.
Chicago Sept 10 The Anti Saloon League of Illinois says it has a working majority in the next Illinois House of Representatives due to Wednesdays primaries. The league asserts at least 82 nominees likely to win in November are pledged to the dry cause under the primary law allowing senatorial committees to set nomination numbers.
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