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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1915

Page

3

Five Soldiers Die in Texas Border Fighting War

Brownsville Texas reports a rising toll from the Texas border bandit war with five U S soldiers killed since the raid began two months ago. Private Harold y Forney of Water town N C died of wounds received in Monday's clash at Los Indios. Civilian deaths reach four. Mexican casualties estimated around 100. A skirmish near Los Fresnos ended without clear enemy trace as troopers pursued suspected bandits. An allied rail and foreigner relocation effort continues toward the border amid state department cautions.

Brownsville Texas Harold Y Forney Watertown N. C Los Indios United States South Texas Los Fresnos Here E. P Nafarrate Matamoros Mexico Rio. Grande International Sheriiff C.A. Monahan EL Paso Chihuahua City Villa State Department Washington Chihuahua

No Sudden Relief From Heat Wave Across Regions

Washington reports a gradual drop in temperatures starting today across the middle Atlantic New England and Ohio valley states after a week of scorching heat. Forecasters expect no rapid cool down for the next four hours except in New York northern New England and the lower leh region where showers may briefly ease the heat. Boston reached 94 degrees as the hottest city east of the Rockies.

Washington Weather ‘Bureau Middle Atlantic New England Ohio Valley New York New Elyland Leh Boston Rocky Mountains

Terrible Croup Attack Quickly Repulsed by Remedy

Georgia store keeper T J Barber of Jefferson says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured two of his children aged eight and six during severe croup attacks last winter. He touts the product as reliable and safe for a large family, with Miller and Arthur Drug Co. selling the genuine item.

Georgia Foley T. J. Barber Jefferson Moley’s

Voters barbed by riot clubs in precinct election case

Indianapolis witnesses in the Joseph E Bellona election conspiracy trial describe police driving away Black voters at the eighth precinct of the third ward with riot clubs. Testimony names include Arthur Robinson Robert H Bryan James F Cleary Sheriff George V Coffin and Walter Pritchard. Witnesses say officers threatened Black registrants and that riot clubs were supplied by Samuel V Berrett.

Indianapolis Joseph E. Bellona Arthur Robinson U.S Robert H. Bryan James F George V. Coffin Walter Pritchard Samuel’. V. Berrett Egroes Pritchard Hulse Ritogeard Rucker Wulse Cleary Denis Bush Bush

Will Investigate Munitions Health and Labor Hours

London dispatch reports David Lloyd George has named a committee to advise on industrial fatigue hours and other health matters affecting munition factory workers. The move follows a British Association for the Advancement of Science debate stressing rest periods nourishing food and recreation to raise productivity without longer hours.

London David Lloyd George British Association For the Advancement For Science

Passenger train collision kills man wife critically hurt

A Cincinnati etc Hamilton and Dayton passenger train struck a buggy carrying Phuree 54 and his wife near Springfield on September 16 midnight. The husband died and the wife was seriously injured. a four month old infant in the buggy also suffered injuries.

Sprid Ngfield Oscar Phuree Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton

Red Cross ration crisis in Mexico City sparks appeal

Information from Gen Devol via Charles J. O Connor reports that no more funds are available for Mexican relief, threatening starvation for over 160000 residents. Red Cross fed over 50000 destitute. 22000 families seeking aid. Prices soar. beri beri and typhus warnings trigger school disinfecting. Carranza allies accuse overstating need while some stations close for lack of supplies.

Mexico City Vera Cruz New Orleans Charles J. O'Connor American Red Cross Gen. Devol Washington Red Cross O'Connor Mexico Carranza Belgium

Camden to open its own bank in Schuyler county

Camden Illinois plans a local bank to serve farmers and townspeople. Thirty five stockholders subscribe 12000 capital. A. H. Kay elected cashier. Remodeling a Camden building will house the bank in a modern brick structure and begin business in November.

Camden Schuyler County Mt. Sterling Rushville Augusta Grant. Stewart Mr. German Braadway Bank Quincy Henry Schmiedeskamp S. 8. Groves A. H. ‘Kay Camp Point

Many Pledged For Women Suffrage In Congress

New York Sept 16 Two hundred six members of the new house of representatives will vote for the federal amendment for woman suffrage, per a report by Mrs Medill McCormick to the National American Woman Suffrage association. The figure is the minimum and may rise before December due to district pressure.

New, York New House. of Representatives Medill McCormick Chicago National American Woman Suffrage Senate

Rock Island Muddle Prompts Interest Payment Review

Chicago reporters say Chicago Rock Island and Pacific receivers must determine if most of the 20 million debenture bond interest coupons due July 15 1915 are available for payment before allocating the 500000 interest due. Judge George A Carpenter extended orders authorizing receivers certificates and payment at face value, reserving any surplus for other July 15 debenture interest demands.

Chicago Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad George A. Carpenter United States District Jacob M. Dickinson H. A. Mudge

American exports urged to build closer South American trade

Dr. L. Rowe, general secretary of the Pan American Financial Congress and a Penn professor, says in Bora and Chile American exporters showed disappointment at missed trade ties. He cites reluctance to extend credit and calls for direct rapid communication to favor U S manufacturers seeking South American markets, as he works with Treasury to implement Washington resolutions.

New York L. §. Rowe Pan- American Financial Congress South America Bora Chile Rowe University of Pennsylvania Secretary of the ‘Treasury McAdoo Witch Washington Congress

Heat Death Toll Climbs During Hot Wave in Philadelphia

Heat peaked at 88 degrees with 92 percent humidity in Philadelphia. Three deaths were reported this afternoon, bringing the total fatalities from the ongoing heat wave to fourteen.

Philadelphia Philadielphia

Discover Ruins of Cliff Dwellers in Mesa Verde

Denver reports unveil cliff dwellers ruins in Mesa Verde National Park southwestern Colorado. Enos A Mills notes these works differ from any previously found in western America, promising new clues to early races. Government agents under Dr J W Fewkes of the Smithsonian led the excavation revealing a stone fortress like building in the shape of a letter with a 132 foot upright and 245 foot curved circumference. Walls seven feet thick with hollow interior rooms.

Denver Mesa Verde National Park Colorado Enos A. Mills America Mills Fewkes

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief

The ad touts Sloan's Liniment for many pains from neuralgia to sprains. It claims instant relief as the solution penetrates to the sore area, dissolving congestion and freeing circulation. Available in 25c 50c and $1 bottles, with the larger bottle offering six times the contents.

Sloan Sloan's

Highway Congress Debates Military Road Plan

Akland Calif Sept 16 The Pan American Road congress adopts a resolution to investigate feasibility and need for a nationwide military highway from Mexico to Canada costing about 50 million dollars. Illinois delegates led by A ts Gash push to broaden scope to include all US sections and remove the word eminiare.

Akland Cal Committee of Resolutions California Oregon Washington Interior Illinois A. Ts Gash Springfield United States

Singleton Returns From Business Trip to Ferris Nauvoo Burnside

W. J. Singleton arrived home last night from a business trip covering Ferris Nauvoo and Burnside. He reported markets steady and plans to resume work today.

W. J. Singleton Ferris, Nauvoo and Burnside

Cashier of Bank Guilty Says Jury Finds Misappropriation

Danville Ill Sept 16 Oliver A Harker cashier of the First National Bank of Johnson City was found guilty by a jury in the WS district court of misappropriating funds of the bank The defense moved for a new trial George Esterbrook Jack Denvers and John Nolan were found guilty and sentenced by Judge Wright to 20 years each in Leavenworth prison Peter Brown an Illinois Central detective was acquitted after being accused of assaulting a United States mail carrier Walter Leak was shot and killed at Centralia last April the jury acted under Judge Wright’s instructions

Danville Ill Oliver ‘A. Harker First” Natiional Bank Johnson City WS. District Court George Esterbrook Jack Denvers John Nolan Texas City Bloomfield Burnside Dongola Wright

Local Pick Ups Celebrate Week With Special Buys

Halbach Schroeder Co advertises today only specials on percales and crepe breakfast sets in solid colors and patterns. Toweling and Terry cloth yardage offered at cut prices. Electric Wheel Co to exhibit at Monmouth field plowing event October 12 to 16. Fred L Moore visits from Washington Treasury Dept with Norborn, Mo. brother contemplating college entry.

Overland Halbach-Schroeder Herman Weinberger Plymouth Halbach- Schroeder Co G. Musselman Dolly Varden Fred L

Headache Powder Ad Makes Bold Claims

An old time advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder promising rapid relief from dull or violent headaches. It urges immediate purchase at the drugstore, claiming users will wonder what became of the ache shortly after taking a powder.

James

Maplewood Freshman Class Elects Officers

The Maplewood High School freshman class organized Thursday with Elmo Donley as president Erma Nelson as vice president Lena Pierze as secretary. Also noted were visits and local social moves including Mrs Phil Wisehart returning from Fowler and Mr Fred Mensendilse of Quincy plans.

Fowler Phil’ Wisehart Lewistown Fred Butler Quincy Maplewood High ‘School Elmo. Donley Erma Nelson Lena Pierze Fred Mensendilse Frank Floyd Coleman A. Quincy Igaller John.Castle Staton Ruth Liggett Champaign Ed Cramore Frank Baldwin Fred, Roger of Golden Emil Sleubner Baby Coatsburg

The Eleventh Dimension in a Family Theater Showing

Timeworn tale of Professor Singleton trying to prove life after death with experiments on animals. Betty, his daughter, frets as the lab fills with ghosts and fury when subjects vanish. Seen at the Family Theater today.

Singleton Betty Beatty Ang

Funeral notice for Mrs Anna Webster Roberts of Osford Ohio

The funeral of the late Mrs Anna Webster Roberts of Osford Ohio who died recently will be held at Daugherty's undertaking parlors at 10 30 this morning with the Rev Lyman Greenman officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Reynolds Will Probate Grants H C Sprick as Executor

The will of Charles B. Reynolds was probated yesterday with H C Sprick named executor. The probate confirms the will arrangement and assigns administration duties to Sprick.

Charles _B. Reynolds H. C. Sprick

Furnished three room flat for rent on first floor

Lost sample case described as Royal Tea near Twenty first and Chest Mut streets. Reward for return to 270 Oak Street. Inquiries at 62 Spring Street.

A. Sample Royal Tea Company

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