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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1915
Page
5
Unsettled weather expected Tuesday and Wednesday with probable showers and cooler temperatures. Missouri and Iowa regions show partly cloudy conditions with possible showers, with extreme western portions seeing rain by Tuesday night. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 57 at 7 am to 64 at 5 pm, 56 at midnight.
A river level rise is expected from the Warsaw area downstream to Louisiana, climbing slowly for several days. The forecast indicates about one foot increase within the next 24 hours.
The article notes John D Rockefeller Jr is visiting coal mines and steel mills in Colorado to assess labor and operating conditions. It suggests reports may be shaped by corporate interests and highlights the tense exchange between labor and capital in modern industry.
The Chicago Tribune editorial called for vetted, proven candidates like Logan Hay and Hurburgh, arguing only tested leaders deserve the governorship. It faulted current prospects, noted past defeats, and urged the Republican Party to align with experienced service rather than speculative figures.
The report notes John D. Rockefeller’s Colorado trip portraying him as bringing humanity to the labor situation. It compares him favorably to his father, highlighting his willingness to meet workers and communities, while suggesting improvements in working conditions may be limited.
Americans react to a Anglo French announcement that a commission of financial men was sent to the United States to negotiate a loan. The report notes surprise and frames the potential relocation of financial influence toward the western regions. The piece emphasizes the geopolitical and economic implications of foreign lenders engaging with U.S. markets.
A discussion on New York as the historic center of U S finance contrasts with moves to broaden influence. The European finance commission's trip highlights Chicago as a growing financial hub, signaling a shift toward recognizing the Midwest while Wall Street remains dominant in New York. The federal reserve banks’ creation is cited as acknowledgement of a dispersed financial map.
A Western business leader warns that Germany and England will wage a separate war on U S trade after peace. He cites foreign manufacturers forming a syndicate to unionize against American industry and predicts industrial bankruptcy if Democratic tariff laws persist after hostilities end.
Several figures marked anniversaries or notable recalls. Vice Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly’s commemoration comes amid British naval history notes. Carl R. Gray of Western Maryland Railroad recalls his birth in Princeton Arkansas. Dr. P P Claxton born in Bedford County Tennessee. James W Collier congressman born near Vicksburg Mississippi. John Tacquesy Fournier, Chicago American League outfielder, born at Au Sable Michigan.
The Quincy city celebrates its seventy fifth birthday this year and eyes a parade float as a major feature. City Clerk Duke Schroer proposed a commemorative float with prizes for best line and best historical float. The fall celebration committee invited city participation as the Whig notes its own seventy seven years, while recalling past events and regional sentiment.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo as makers, includes testimonials and a 75 cent price, and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
One Hundred Years Ago Today in 1815 Alexander I left Paris for Brussels after Napoleons overthrow. Seventy-Five Years Ago in 1840 Daniel Webster spoke to merchants opposing Van Buren re election. Fifty Years Ago in 1865 Massachusetts Democrats nominated Gen Darius N Coaches for governor. Twenty-Five Years Ago in 1890 Rhode Island began centennial cotton spinning celebration. One Year Ago in War 1914 Allies advanced on left, Przemysl, Tsingtau, Biclostock bombings, Kamerun seizure, cholera fears. Lines Worth Remembering quote from Ben Johnson.
Queen Amelie of Portugal born in Twickenham England fifty years ago today. George W. Peck ex Wisconsin governor and author born Henderson New York seven Henry M MacCracken emeritus chancellor NYU born Oxford Ohio seventy five years ago today. Bishop Naphtali Lucesek of the Methodist Episcopal church born Guernsey county Ohio sixty two years ago today. Field Marshal Sir John D French commanding British forces on the continent born Kent England three?
Washington reports Austro-Hungarian ambassador Dr Constantin Dumba will be formally recalled after the United States insisted on his recall. Ambassador Penfield said leave of absence would not satisfy the demand and safe conduct arrangements would be made for Dumba to sail on the Rotterdam this week once Vienna confirms.
A vintage advertisement extols a pregnancy support remedy claiming to ease nerves and morning sickness. It asserts safety, long usage, and wide female approval, urging purchase at first class drug stores.
Peoria Sept 27 The state veterinarian announces absolute prohibition of interstate cattle sheep and swine shipments from quarantined Illinois areas except for immediate slaughter. The map classifies counties into Restricted and Free zones with Cook and several others placed in the closed area while numerous counties remain restricted or free under foot and mouth disease controls.
This summer produced unusual sickness with headaches backaches rheumatism biliousness and constant fatigue. Kidney function falters and wastes stay in the system. Foley Kidney Pills help elimination provide sound sleep and restore strength. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
In Springfield on September 27 Mary Crocker, divorced wife of Rev. Marvin Crocker, administered carbolic acid to her baby girl and then ingested poison herself rather than surrender the child to her former husband. Both were rushed to a hospital with reports they probably would die.
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