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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
6
A historic quote criticizes the Democratic administration for waste and costly offices. The speaker contends promises to abolish useless offices and curb extravagance have not been fulfilled, labeling the administration arrogant in spending.
An analysis traces the war use of massive armored tractors and caterpillar vehicles, likening them to the wooden horse of Troy. It notes British adaptation of armored cars to break German lines, while German use leans toward air and submarine power. The piece highlights modern infantry moves with gas and the evolving warfare landscape.
The piece condemns drivers who fail to stop after harming a pedestrian, calling such behavior cowardly and unacceptable. It argues most motorists do check on victims, notes insurance cannot excuse cruelty, and laments news reports that highlight failures to stop amid busy streets and speeding cars.
Peoria September 24 1916 Illinois Republican convention endorses the national platform of 1915 and Hughes Warren Fairbanks ticket while condemning Governor Dunnes administration for extravagance and alleged mismanagement. They call for tax reform civil service integrity and state efficiency across government agriculture labor and public utilities.
Across editorials from Other Editors and peers, concerns rise over federal funds touching taxpayers, while Peoria Star condemns the primary law as costly and unsatisfactory. Chicago Tribune notes border safety needs vs cooperation with Mexico, and Globe Democrat discusses the Mann act in relation to blackmail schemes, stressing moral questions.
On September 20 1766 traders in the Illinois country petitioned Great Britain to permit free trade with the Indians rather than be required to operate only through regular trading posts.
Jefferson City Mo Sept 20 Howard A Gass state superintendent of schools died Sunday night at 8 30 after illness of several weeks His death had been expected for four or five days He had been confined to his bed weeks by yellow jaundice but seemed to pass the crisis He relapsed Wednesday and sank until the end Gass was born in Audrain county Aug 22 1852 and educated in common schools and at the Mexico Mo academy
In Chicago on September 20 three of seven alleged band members facing a $1,060,000 mail fraud scheme were released after a preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Poote. Lack of evidence led to dropping charges against Frances Allen, alias Chapman, Mrs. Edward Donahue, and George Bland. Edward Donahue, Henry Russell, Mrs. Helen Evers, and James Christian had charges continued to Friday.
J E Taggart of Freeport, head gates supervisor at the Illinois State Fair, is slated for election to the presidency of the board of agriculture at the annual meeting at the fair grounds. He is expected to have no opposition and would succeed Len Small of Kankakee, who resigned to run for state treasurer. Taggart has served on the board for 12 years.
In Springfield Illinois arguments in the Fergus case brought by James Fergus of Chicago against State Auditor Brady and State Treasurer Russell to restrain further payment of deficiency appropriations passed by the last legislature will begin in the circuit court. The suit seeks an injunction and the return of funds already paid under the deficiency act.
Report from the German front says the German government plans to expel 10,000 Italians in reprisal for Germans in Italy. They will be sent on special trains via Switzerland, including women, children, and elderly from the poorer classes.
The platform urges stronger state civil service laws for Cook County and Chicago areas, calls for state supervision of private banks, and endorses full woman suffrage. It pledges high efficiency in charitable institutions and restates support for Republican nominations from the September 13, 1916 primaries, urging voters to back Republican candidates to end Democratic wastefulness and restore efficient administration.
Peter Rabbit is teased as a loafer by Striped Chipmunk Chatterer Happy Jack and Jerry Musk Rat and Danny Meadow Mouse. Hurt by the repeated labels he seeks solitude at the Smiling Pool and questions why friends see him as lazy as fall day mood shifts toward a quiet realization.
In this diary style item from a small town page, Miss Palmer conducts a chaotic singing lesson testing boys and girls with a tuning fork and a loud “Slide” cheer. Andy Anderson pretends a base runner’s call while girls sing louder, revealing a teenage humor tone and local school life.
After rain all day the pain of rheumatism or neuralgia follows. Sloan's Liniment penetrates without rubbing to soothe sore joints and exhausted muscles. It eases bruises sprains and minor injuries in children. Get a bottle today at your Druggist 25c Adv.
Seth Low, former New York mayor, twice Brooklyn mayor, and past Columbia University president, died at 66 at Broad Brook Farm Bedford Hills New York. He had been ill months with multiple diseases. his recent work focused on resolving railroad brotherhood disputes. He was widely consulted by union leaders.
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