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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
5
Unsettled Friday and Saturday with showers likely in the north and northeast regions. Cooler conditions in the northeast and warmer spells on Friday. Iowa expected unsettled weather with showers Friday and Saturday and little temperature change. Local temperatures yesterday ranged from 56 at 7 p.m. to 72 at noon and 68 at 5 p.m.
River forecast indicates levels from below Warsaw to Louisiana will fall slowly over the next 36 hours. Meteorologists warn of gradual drops and potential minor flooding in low-lying areas as waters ease.
Mayor William Hale Thompson faces criticism for a Springfield address attacking the Deneen administration and questioning Thompson's fitness for national committeeman. The speech sparked party discord, with backers urging unity while opponents argue his conduct shows incompetence for higher party duties. Roy West opposes Thompson’s bid.
A Thursday report from the Illinois state fair highlights a cadre of Republican leaders including Senator Lawrence Sherman Colonel Frank Lowden Frank Smith and Mayors Bennett and Woodruff as well as candidates Russel Wilson and Deneen. The piece describes organized support for a strong Republican next fall and hints at a broader party realignment with progressives welcomed back into the fold.
In party councils the speaker has risen from precinct committeeman and criticizes past administrations. Attacks on the former leadership will not advance Mr. Thompson. His speech is seen as moving in the wrong direction and may disappoint some allies.
Ex President Taft outlines conditions for progressives to rejoin the Republican Party. He says they will be welcomed but excludes ideas they once held, likening their return to travelers checked for smuggled goods. He argues Republicanism has been inclusive, accommodating both Taft and associated factions.
Senator LaFollette cites essential republican principles including orderly government, tariffs protecting labor and capital, a strong currency, and rights. He argues these define national Republican faith and contradicts any single man or group dictating party entry or reentry terms. He notes regional variations among Republicans still share core ideals.
Keep ideas dit etka if you're not too old to learn new features in fall wear. Made in cotton and wool. all wool blends also available with one button and buttonhole. Fits as well as ever and promises comfort. Expect a big line of furnishings and more colors in fall neckwear and a grand variety of shirts. Come early and often. When you buy we're both ahead.
The piece notes Henry Ford’s self-funded bid for peace in Europe amid political moves by Bryan, Roosevelt, and Taft. It humorously mentions a Quincy garage man enlarging monthly statements into multi-sheet ledgers, with a bookkeeper shortening “Lord” to “Ror’d,” provoking customers. It also alludes to astronomers guiding readers to seek the harvest moon.
Daily lessons recount events dated 1815 to 1914 with deaths births and notable actions. Highlights include Rev. Boris Dubourg consecration in Rome and John Sevier’s death near Fort Decatur Alabama, plus 1890 bank failures and 1914 World War I references with Belgian, Canadian and Austrian movements.
A fragment quotes a Latin admonition by Publius Syrus urging daily life as if it could be final, emphasizing reflective restraint and virtue. The snippet suggests a moral sentiment rather than a full article.
Lord Louth in America fights with British in France on a yacht near Dieppe at age 47. Eugene N. Foss former Massachusetts governor born West Berkshire VI at 57. Horace E. Deemer Iowa justice born Bourbon Ind. 57. William H. Sandemann leader of the US Marine Band born Hanover Germany 52. Rev Mark A. Matthews Seattle former Presbyterian moderator born Calhoun Ga. 48. Thomas Darlington NY Workmen's Compensation commissioner born Brooklyn 57. A Montgomery Thackara US Paris consul general born Philadelphia 67. Lewis S. Chanler New York lawyer and 1908 governor candidate born Newport R I 46. James W. Good congressman born near Cedar Rapids Iowa 49.
Springfield Ohio Sept 23 Mrs William Davis of East St Louis drove Bud C a brown gelding in the 2:25 trot here this afternoon in the great western race at the Isl aes state fair Bud C and Roan Boy divided first and second money Other results include 2:20 pace 3 year olds and under Ebenezer Alex Merriman Michael Powers Best times listed and other horse awards Best time 2 1814 2:18 pace The Savoy Madam Me Dexter Direct and Bay Richmond also noted with placements
Democratic State convention assembled in Baltimore Maryland and was called to order by Chairman Murray Vandiver. Delegates will focus on ratifying the ticket from the recent primaries and adopting a platform for the coming campaign.
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