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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

7

Villa’s Chihuahua Assault Signals Mixed Victory

The text describes Villa and de facto forces clashing in Chihuahua City, with defenders repulsing attacks and recapturing positions. It notes the capture of the penitentiary and stiffer resistance at federal buildings and the palace, framing the event as a paradoxical success amid broader law and order aims in Mexico.

Hua Mexico Chihuahua New Mexico Pershing Carrizal Colonia Dublan Trevino Villa Law and Order Chihuatack Federal

Factors Against Strikers Show Subways Run Almost Auto

The New York Interior demonstrates engineering triumph as safety appliances enable subway service to continue and even expand despite motormen strikes. Trains run at one per minute, with six car locals every two minutes, aided by electric signals and automatic stopping devices, while human labor becomes less central and management prowess dominates. The piece notes ingenuity favors employers and managerial skill is a key national advantage amid labor disputes.

United States

Bandit Cavalry Clash at Palace in El Paso

Villa cavalrymen attacked the state palace in El Paso pursuing government guards. De facto marksmen killed six attackers as horses were fatally wounded and several brigands escaped. Jose Incy Salazar was reported fatally hurt. Col. Tames and Juan Beltran were among those captured and executed. Villa remained outside the city. Major David H Hamill dies in Keokuk.

EL Paso Villa Carranza State Palace Chihuahua City Andrew Garcia Jose Incy Salazar Col. Tames Juan Beltran

Strike Threatened If Negotiations Fail Thursday

New York report says negotiations led by Mayor Mitchel will be terminated by Thursday or a strike of about 700,000 trades unionists will be called. Carmen leaders announced after a Monday conference.

New York Mitchel Carmen

Man Overcomes Kidney Trouble After Using Foley Pills

A Little Rock man T F Hutchinson recounts ten years of kidney trouble and failed remedies before using Foley Kidney Pills. After five boxes he says he is now a well man as the pills help drive out aches and panic from kidney and bladder disorders. Hitler Arthur Drug Co-Ady.

T. F. Hutchinson Little Rock Ark Foley Hitler & Arthur Drug Co—Ady

Hughes Trip Plans For Illinois Visit By Hughes

Chicago Sept 19 Final arrangements for Charles E Hughes visit to Peoria and Springfield Ill were announced by Fred S Sterling chairman of the Republican state committees Hughes will arrive in Chicago from New York at 4 oclock and depart by special train at 4 30 am for Peoria Brief stops for platform speeches were not adopted and the presidential candidate will address the Republican state convention

Chicago Charles E. Hughes Peoria Springfield Ill Fred S. Sterling Hughes New York Sterling Joliet Morrne

The fierce light on regulation of railway rates

A compilation of editorials notes the federal lead in regulating railway rates versus state commissions, the Maine drys triumph, critique of the stay-at-home vote, Wilson tied to the nation’s fate, and a call to reform the primary system without opposing named candidates.

Globe-Democrat Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Rockford Star

Peter Rabbit's Horn Proof Clears His Doubt

Peter in the Green Forest doubted Lightfoot the Deer’s tale of growing horns. He finds one of Lightfoot's old horns sticking from the ground, proving the story true and ending his doubt. He plans to tell Mrs Peter the good news once he returns home.

Peter Rabbit Lightfoot the Deer Peter Lightfoot Jumper Mistress Moon

Day in Illinois Territory Fauxtic Conspiracy Foiled

The governor of colonial Louisiana reports to the French ministry that an English‑inspired Indian conspiracy was uncovered and thwarted by French forces at Peoria and planned march to Springfield. Special trains will run to the state capital. Mr Hughes will arrive by 3 p.m. to speak at the Illinois state fair grounds and participate in Republican day events.

Louisiana Illinois Peoria Springfield Mr. Hughes Hughes

In Our School by Paul West

School diary style narrative from Miss Palmer’s class with students Andy Anderson Blinky Hammond Arbentus Stebbins and Bol Hy nes. Students delay arrival due to a broken bell rope and truancy officer Short Leg Milliken. notes on geography spelling singing lessons and a plan to fix ropes and send a note to Bol Hastings father.

Blinky Hammond Brigham Anny Blinky Andy Thay Short Leg Milliken Palmer Miss Palmer Bol Hynes Anny Coud

Sign of Married Life Reflected in Attention to Entertaining Women

A remark notes that a man who tallies every noisy dressed woman passing by signals he may be married to the wrong wife, implying dissatisfaction and humor about domestic life.

Sloan's Liniment Fights Rheumatism After Rain

After a day in wet weather rheumatism or neuralgia can strike. Sloan's Liniment gives quick relief by penetrating without rubbing, soothing sore joints and exhausted muscles. It quickly eases bruises sprains strains and minor injuries for children. Buy at your druggist for 25 cents.

Sloan

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