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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
3
The Quincy Baptist Association concluded its annual session last night with reports from member churches and reaffirmations of church cooperation within the region. Delegates discussed upcoming mission efforts and community outreach initiatives.
The Quincy Baptist association wrapped up at First Baptist church with two days of services led by Rev. Harvey Waters of Timewell. Arthur Rooks of Timewell was re elected president of P B U with Nellie Hampton and Olive Carter named as vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. The next convention will be in Barry and a banner for the top delegates was postponed due to a procedural change.
Perry S. Patterson former West Hammond Illinois corporation counsel and John W. Jarenowski alderman were arrested on warrants sworn by Robert E Wood editor Patterson now a Chicago lawyer charged with conspiracy and embezzlement and alderman with holding a city contract while in office. They were released on 1000 bonds each and to be arraigned Monday.
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from dull or splitting headache with Dr James Headache Powder. It claims quick, easy satisfaction for neuralgia and distress and urges readers to purchase a dime package at the drug store.
The lord mayor of London appeals to the British public to feed Belgium's destitute, estimating 1.5 million in hunger and urging swift aid. He announces a new committee including Viscount Bryce to manage a fund and urges subscriptions across classes to prevent famine and possible German retaliation.
Gustav Kulenkampff of Wessels Kulenkampff & Co spent under an hour before a federal grand jury in San Francisco explaining the firm’s ties to an alleged German money distribution here. He admitted sending 350 000 dollars to the San Francisco German consulate for credit within months after war began. Testimony details remain sealed.
In Peoria Illinois thirty of forty eight delegates from sixteen German societies formed the local German American Alliance branch and adopted resolutions protesting a proposed billion dollar loan to the Allies. They urged an extra congressional session to embargo munitions shipments and criticized President Wilson as an autocrat. Peoria delegates said they will not bid for the 1916 German American Alliance convention.
In Wallenburg Colo on Sept 23 John D Rockefeller danced in a schoolhouse at the Cameron mine with Mrs Kaiser and other spouses of mine officials. The event, arranged by Rockefeller, featured an orchestra and a jovial speech about “packing the house” followed by more dances with local officials’ wives and daughters. The magnate even offered to perform at another music stand after prior benevolences.
President Allison of the Dixie Highway Association announced the first official tour dates of the Dixie Highway leaving Chicago October 11 and reaching Miami October 23. The itinerary lists key stops from Danville to Willamaport, Indianapolis to Louisville, Nashville to Chattanooga, Atlanta to Macon, Albany to Tallahassee, Cocoa to West Palm Beach, and finally Miami, with daily travel from October 11 to 23.
Capt Smellie of British steamer Crossley filed with the British consul at Newport News a statement that he witnessed the sinking of the Allan liner Hesperian by a torpedo from a German submarine. He says the submarine gave chase to the Crossley and only by full speed and zigzag steering in darkness did they escape.
New York September 23 Two hundred more freight handlers walked out at a large Pennsylvania Railroad pier in Jersey City raising the total to over 2160 strikers. Police were stationed to prevent a repeat of yesterday's stones and unrest but no disturbances were reported.
San Francisco authorities shut down thirteen roulette wheels craps tables and a fare game in a mining camp concession at the Panam-Pacific exposition after the California state commission protested the level of local color.
Miss Elizabeth Jacobs of Troy Ohio describes eczema on her toes starting as watery pimples with itching. After trying salve without relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and quickly improving, ending in full recovery by January 5 1916. Sample by mail with 32 page book on request.
The ad touts TIZ as a magical remedy for sore burning and tired feet with claims of drawing out acids that puff up feet. It promises rest from aches corns blisters and bunions and suggests wearing smaller shoes for year round comfort. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box now from druggists or department stores and cites 95 cents for a year of comfort.
Reports from Paris and Rome detail ongoing artillery battles across Artois Champagne Lorraine and the Alps. Incendiary shells sparked fires near Arras while bombs and mines hit enemy positions from Avre to Vosges as Italian forces push advances near Monte Melino and hold ground at Malmea Pradel Bertoldo and Santa Maria heights.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Berlin police seized many pamphlets edited by Dr Liebknecht and other socialists titled war and the proletariat. The pamphlets call for the end of the war saying it ruins German workers, industry and commerce. It also states that Belgium must not be annexed.
Havre dispatch reports Belgian colonial troops operating with British forces in Rhodesia faced renewed German attacks at Saisi on June 28 and July 26. The August 3 countervasion repelled with heavy losses, including sixty Europeans killed. Germans counted 2,000 with 18 field guns and multiple machine guns amid a surround by British Belgian and Portuguese possessions. Details remain sparse on Lake Victoria actions and German surrender.
Chicago reports begin training at Fort Sheridan where Citizen Soldier volunteers study under regular army officers. Several students nursed minor hand injuries from cleaning bayonets distributed yesterday. Intrenching tools arrived and forced marches in full gear will test endurance as drills start.
Washington reports the first session of the American international high commission on uniformity of laws relating to trade and finance is postponed to April 3, 1916. The United States section says Nov 1 was too soon for data on obstacles and for forming recommendations to improve trade and financial relations among American republics. The delay will be communicated to South and Central American governments via the State Department, inviting their commissions to submit any further suggestions.
New York September 23. After an all day conference of progressive leaders from fifteen states at the party headquarters, Victor Murdock chairman of the national committee said we are going to run a straight progressive ticket next year. He added this was the wish of every man present and the prevailing sentiment among western leaders.
William J. Bryan denounces preparedness for war as inviting attack in Columbia South Carolina. He opposes making prohibition a 1916 campaign issue and says the fight should center on economic reforms promoted by the current administration.
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers in San Francisco sent telegrams of greeting to former officers serving prison terms. Frank N. Ryan, ex-president, is at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. J J MeNamara, ex-secretary, Eugene A. Clancy, ex-executive board member, are at San Quentin, California.
Allied forces at the Dardanelles are reinforced by 110,000 fresh troops who landed at Mudros early this week, according to reports from Athens via Berlin wireless dated September 23.
Denver September 23 news reports that Rev. Thornton R. Sampson, a noted Texas educator, remains missing after disappearing weeks ago in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Forest supervisor H. N. Wheeler returned to Fort Collins with word that only three men remain active in the search.
General Francisco Villa was expected to arrive in Juarez this afternoon to supervise troop movements in the Casa Grandes region near the Chihuahua Sonora border. Already four thousand troops have been sent into the district. No official explanation was obtainable, but the action coincides with reports of Villa's defeats to the south.
Denver Sep 23 The Colorado supreme court was asked to take original jurisdiction in a suit to determine the status of statewide prohibition which becomes effective law next The petitioners were Governor Carlson and Fred Farrar attorney general The case arises from Denver city authorities granting a saloon license to extend beyond January.
We wish to thank our relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement and illness of our beloved father AS L. Zimmerman The children also extend thanks for the floral offerings and support from the community.
Dr R H Hartley of the Presbyterian church in this city was chosen moderator at the Rushville Presbytery spring meeting held in Nauvoo. Rev S McCracken of Perry was elected clerk with Ahimilton chosen for the location.
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