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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

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Night raid by German Zeppelins reported across English coasts

London and Amsterdam despatches describe six or more hostile airships raiding northern and eastern England causing some damage and casualties. Simultaneous Allied offensives in the Somme region push German lines, capture Morval and parts of Freycourt, with broader positions seized from Comblies to the Canal du Nord. Russian and Romanian actions are noted with mixed results amid ongoing war activity.

London Ipsa Ae Carl Saa Vighert Combes Sonune Rancourt Gerais Uresiceurt Combhs Bouchavesnes Luindogqn Morvaie Goed Des Hoetes Crumbles Martinpuieh Andere Pryer Ieiab Amsterdam Bended Telernale St. Penis Westrem Belgaa van Forday Dobrodia Odessa Mertinpaneh Somme Martinguieh Cranbles Les Royens Fregicourt Combles Pregicourt Canal du Nord Comblies Morval Freyicourt Comblipn Progicourt Peronne Galicia Berlin Volhynia Carpathian Petrograd Szarduk and Vulcan Transylvanian Alps Trentino

Wilson Upholds Tariff Policy at Grain Dealers Meet

President Wilson defended his tariff policy and the federal reserve act before the Grain Dealers National Association in Baltimore. He urged fact finding by the tariff commission and argued for American trade to excel, not exclude, in shaping future national business.

Baltimore Wilson Grain Dealers National Association America Tie

Apple Case Delays Hannibal Court Apple Shipment Dispute

The Hannibal court opened a case brought by Pow. Simpsonm Fruit Co of Elora Indiana against Streckfus Steamboat Line over alleged apple shipment damages. A hearing unfolds with numerous growers from the area testifying and multiple experts named including ELA Watson and P L Simpsons.

Hannibal Cen Wes Dlannibal Pow Tronalloy Hib Blaimibad Moreis Minneapolis Ming St. John Gama

Italians Entombed in Debris From Mine

Vienna reports that twenty four Italians survived the blast at Mount Cimone while the rest remain entombed beneath debris. An Austrian mine caused the collapse, and an official bulletin notes surrender by some and a request for armistice mediated by Italian authorities, contingent on acceptance by the enemy.

Vienna Vis London Mount Cimone Generaul yUaebtars

Call on rails for western cars urged at convention

Baltimore Sept 26 A Grain Dealers National Association session adopted a resolution urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to require immediate release of railroad cars owned by western roads but stored by eastern lines. The move targets a car shortage hindering thousands of bushels of grain from the West, risking disruption of shipments and storage of poor quality grain if not promptly resolved.

Baltimore Wayne Grain Dealers’ National Association Interstate Commerce Commission Eastern Railways

Appeal to Governor in Spar Mine Strike Springfield

Gay Dunne has received documentary evidence presented to John H W Walker and William TH Hally alleging lawlessness at Rosiclare Harden County where striking spar miners were driven from their homes. Operators’ side was presented by former State Representative Durfee. Gov Dunne likely to send a probe representative to investigate matters.

Springfield Gay Dunne John H W. Walker Hino Federation of Labor William TH Hally Chicago Rosiclare Hardin County Durfee Golcanda

New London Report on Mexican Troop Withdrawal Impasse

Sept. 22 20 The fourth week of the joint commission session ended with a looming failure as Mexican representatives refused to withdraw troops. American commissioners received cautious reports, while Mexican delegates acknowledged typhus outbreaks in key cities. Gen Trevino reported dawn attack on the town, bandits repelled by Prayeteca Vatha Apofiest loyal defense. government and federal palace held. Generals Cavasas and Moers Vargas pressed pursuit, planning to form columns under Gen Matias Ramos to finish the rout.

New London Menxi Trevino Siadeenitt Federal Cavasas Eid Moers Vargas Matias Ramos

Seizure of Dutch Boat by Germans

Washington reports state department advices say Dutch steamer Prdaz Mlendrik was seized by German warships. Isader Polak, a naturalized American, was removed from the vessel on no charged stated grounds. Officials note Germany claims censorship rights over mail and cites The Hague convention as ineffective amid non ratification.

Washiington State Department Prdaz Mlendrik Isader Polak Germany

Boarder killed by woman and buried in garden

Akron dispatch reports detectives found John Mrag buried under three feet of earth in the Zdichams garden after the woman admitted she beat and kicked him to death during a Saturday attempt to assault her. Authorities arrested the couple on the boarder’s death.

Akron John Mrag Annoia Aichael Zdicham Mrag Adiehant

Officials Watching Bread Price Rise

Washington dated note says officials in the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission monitor bread price advances with interest but have not launched a general investigation. Federal attorneys nationwide were instructed months ago to seek evidence of illegal practices in their districts.

Washington Department of Justice Federal Trade Cammission

Child kept alive by palmotor use in hospital case

A critically ill infant, son of noted embryologist Duesberz, was kept alive by a pulmetor and ambulance transfer after paralysis. Doctors warned that removing support could cause death within minutes. Commissioner Blake announced new measures restricting attendance for children under a certain age at Bible gatherings.

Baltimore Duesberz Loewe Belgiem Ploswians Blake

Marked Decrease In Paralysis Cases In New York

New York reports a marked decrease in poliomyelitis cases over the last two days. Health service surgeons say interstate travel originating in the city will be phased to the previous rate of decline. Government researchers will stay another month. Public schools opened with an estimated 10 to 20 percent of children kept away due to precaution.

New York

Predict light vote in state primary

Boston reports primaries across the state for Democratic Republican and Prohibition nominees for November. Bell and other party leaders expect a light turnout as few contests emerge. The main intrigue centers on the Democratic contest between Charles H. Cole, recently resigned adjutant general, and Frederick W. Mansfield former state treasurer, with a Republican clash for state auditor led by Gov. Samuel W. McCall facing renomination opposition.

Boston Nean Prohibition Bell Sute Charles H. Cole Frederick W Mansfield Samuel W. McCall

Tug Westerly Off On Secret Mission

The tug Westerly with Captain Frank Robinson left Westerly on a mission linked to the arrival of a German merchant submarine. Instructions from T. A. Scott Wrecking Co of New London directed towing a submarine to New London, but no destination was disclosed. The Scott Co had tugs in service for the German merchant Hiner.

Westerly Roo Westerly Tow Boat Company Frank Mr. Robinson T. A. Scott Wrecking Company New London Montauk Point No On Wo al Scott Company Eastern Forwarding Company Hiner

Daniels Explains Naval Construction Policy

IAS AMAZOO Sep 26 Sec retary Daniels, speaking here, stressed the need for the new war appropriation bill to empower a disarmament conference. He said the United States must speed shipbuilding to meet any foe but would halt expansion if an international agreement ends naval competition.

Ias Amazoo Mid Grea Naval Damedis Aertea Daniels

Washington notes Carranzista claim defiant border bands

Washington September 26 A report from American members of the joint commission at New London quotes the Carranza government saying northern Hibouhua bands are interfering with Villa Lista bands. The Treving pursuit force has made no direct attacks on bands, focusing on camps. General Bell at El Paso reports bandits well supplied with food and machine guns, with ammunition rumored to come from Havana. The situation is described as serious.

Wastiington Carranvista Hibouhua Lista Oor Egalista New London Pershing Problend Ob Watbaker Washington Woisen Tie Balitimore Thiermocn Wil Ufa Ferahiua Bell George Bell EL Paso Geeral Treving Havana

Arrest Guardsmen On Assault Charge In Springfield

Springfield police sought arrest of ADR Melvin and George Possell of Company D First Illinois Infantry after Charles Coulter of Crawford County lay in critical condition at St John’s hospital from a skull fracture suffered during a state fair visit. Miller and Possell had been arrested and released. rearrest ordered after Coulter’s injury was confirmed.

Springfield Coulter

Venizelos to Form Government in Crete

London dispatch says Eleftherios Venizelos will issue a manifesto from Crete to guide a national defense movement and form a government without separatists. Accompanying Venizelos are most of his former cabinet, except M Raktavin.

Venizelos Crete London Athens MM. Venizelos Caneas Condumons M Veteelos M Raktavin Me Venrteelos Wil Davite Constantine Toa

Vigorous Fighting Around Florina Reported by Salonika

A Reuters dispatch from Salonika dated Sunday reports intense fighting around Florina with Entente forces making limited progress. The British and French attacked west and north of Florina while Russians pressed along the front. The French reportedly occupied the village of Petroki and Serbian forces crossed north of Krusegrad, facing strong opposition at Veryni.

London Reuters Salonika Ploruia Petrok Vkrusegrad

Provinge of the G U3ts Committee Is Appointed Dayto

A debated meeting discusses wage law proposals and the eight hour day amid arbitration, constitutional issues and state and federal powers. The report cites the New York Gas Rate Case and notes protests, injuries, and arrests during demonstrations.

Prince- New York

Hanly Criticizes the Adamson Law at Albuquerque Meeting

National Prohibitionists campaigners held two meetings after a Arizona stop, with speeches at Minxstall and Winston. A crowd gathered near a train platform as Navato Indians and a streetstriker observed, while critics charged the Adamson Law and praised the Prohibition party’s aims.

Albuquerque Arizona Minxstall Winston Galhuop

Wilson Returns To Shadow Lawn

President Wiser returned here at 8 17 oclock from Baltes Heatooner metered from the run to Shadow Lawn by Mrs. Whitson.

Wilson Shadow Lawn Wiser Baltes Atled Whitson

Declines to Issue Warrant for Hoyne In Court

A courtroom hearing discusses reasons for not issuing a warrant for Hoyne. Testimony reveals aims to coerce false statements and implicates a police captain in past convictions. The case centers on allegations of perjury and business interests influencing legal actions.

Hoyne James

Papers Advance Prices in Sioux City Journals

Sioux City Journal Evening and Sioux City Tribune Evening raise newspaper prices from one cent to ten cents due to higher paper costs. The change reflects industry wide cost pressures affecting print editions in SEQUN CITY, Towa, and surrounding regions.

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