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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1920

Page

3

Dublin normal as Easter rumors calm Irish unrest

Dublin reports no signs of Easter day rumors about an Irish uprising. Lord Mayor receives Premier Lloyd George letter noting evidence difficulties in arresting murderers amid terrorism, urging calm and continued pursuit of a reasonable settlement of the Irish question. Field Marshal Viscount French seen as directing affairs. Robertson rumored to succeed Shaw in Ireland, visiting Belfast with Lord Devonport.

Associated Press Dublin James Tan Macpherson Ireland Viscount French Macpherson William Robertson Frederick Shaw Belfast Lord Devonport Lloyd George

British Delegation Spent Two Millions Negotiating Peace

The British delegation faced charges of extravagance over a 503,388 pound bill for the Paris peace conference. MPs grilled First Commissioner of Works Sir Alfred Mond about hotel expenses, dances, and staff. Government said Americans spent more. British total delegation staff reached 524 with five hotels and three other premises.

Associated Press London Paris House of Commons Alfred Mond Wilson

Chicago banks shift hours to summer time

Chicago banks will implement their day night saving plan starting a week from next Monday. Hours will be advanced by one hour for the summer, with opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 2 p.m.

Chicago

Skilled Engineers Devising Wage Plan in Cleveland

A New York firm of industrial engineers proposing ten wage payment principles aims to align workers owners managers and consumers in the Cleveland womans garment industry. The plan defines wages as a share in industry fruits, not mere employer payment, with standards and payment methods to be developed. A conference on April 12 will discuss two suggested methods with employees union officials and three referees representing the public.

Cleveland New York Cleveland Womans Garment Industry

General Strike For Denmark Inevitable

COPENHAGEN April 2 It is understood parliament will pass bills now pending T Stauning a socialist cabinet member who resigned today said a compromise would be impossible A general strike is now inevitable He did not yet confirm if gas and water workers will join but railroad workers will likely begin their strike tomorrow rather than Tuesday

Copenhagen T. Stauning

French Aviators Fly 3,500 Miles Across Sahara

Maj. Vuillemin and Lieut. Chatus of France completed a Sahara crossing totaling about 2,500 miles. Departing near Paris January 26 they reached Dakar after stops at Algiers Tamarasset Segou Gao Bourem along the Niger River. The trip included a mid journey aircraft damage at Tamarasset and a 48 hour layover at Segou.

Vy Associated Press Paris Maj Vuillemin Lieut Chatus Dakar Sahara Villa Coublay Algiers Tamarasset Segou Niger River Gao Bourem

Raid Nets Large Stills in Queens New York

Federal prohibition director Captain William KB Allen Jr and six agents seized two large fifty gallon stills three 6060 gallon vats two tons of mash and 15 barrels of whisky in a Queens house raid two men arrested on Volstead Act charges in Brooklyn division.

New York William KB. Allen, Jr Brooklyn Queens

Jurors Disagree In Broderick Case New Trial Ordered

A mistrial was declared in Ursula Broderick's first degree murder case after the jury, split ten to two for conviction, failed to reach a verdict. Judge Klene ordered a new trial set for May 3. The defendant claimed she acted in defense of honor. her mother faces later trial for complicity.

ST. Louis Ursula Broderick Joseph F. Woodlock Klene Ursula Thomas P. Broedrick Florence McLaughlin Lillian Woodlock Woodlock

Counterfeit Dollar Is Joke All Around

A St Louis saloon keeper passed a counterfeit dollar in July and told others it was fake for a joke. The coin circulated to a grocer, a brewery agent, and others before ending with a church, then to a bank. Walz was indicted but acquitted by the jury on All Fool’s Day.

ST. Louis William Walz Pennsylvania Avenue Walz Valentine Yochem Yochem Walt St. Anthony'’s Church Candidus

Nitti Urges Leniency Toward Germany in Senate

Rome April 1 Premier Nitti told the Senate a more humane view of international relations is needed and urged leniency toward the German people. He warned that harsh punishment would feed militarism and Bolshevism and said Germany should receive raw materials to revive industry while meeting its obligations. He linked civilization’s laws to relations with Russia and saw vital Turkish trade ties as essential.

Rome Nitti Senate Italy Germany Signor Nitti Premier Nitti Russia Turkey

Conferees Agree On Airplane Mail Bill

Conferees on the post office bill back away from opposition to Senate amendments for a transcontinental experimental air mail route between New York and San Francisco via Chicago and Omaha. The Senate appropriation is cut from 1.4 million to 1.25 million dollars. The current Washington to New York air route would be discontinued.

Washington Senate New York San Francisco Chicago Omaha

Kinzie Widow Mary A Kinzie Dies in Chicago

Mrs Mary A Kinzie widow of Captain George H Kinzie and granddaughter of Chicago pioneer John Kinzie died Friday in Chicago She was born in Longwood Mansion on St Helena Island where Napoleon Bonaparte died Her father served as custodian of the Longwood Mansion for the British government

Chicago Mary A. Kinzie Longwood Mansion Island of St. Helena Napoleon Bonaparte George H. Kinzie John Kinzie

Expert says 80 year old woman aided by others in death

PAWPAW Mich April 3 Dr A S Warthin University of Michigan pathologist testified at a preliminary hearing that Mrs Sarah Tabor could not have performed illegal surgery alone to cause the death of her daughter Maude Tabor Virgo. The autopsy showed embalming and the operation he believed could not have been done without help. Mrs Tabor, 80, was rearrested after a new charge following a supreme court ruling.

Poindexter Attacks League in Michigan in Speech

In Saginaw Michigan on April 3 Senator Miles Poindexter denounced the League of Nations as a variant of Kaiser William’s plan for world government. He called for less centralized governance and local self rule while also criticizing railroad groups threatening to disrupt transport unless concessions are granted.

Saginaw Mich League of Nations Kaiser William Miles Poindexter League

Maryland Senate kills beer bill tied to 18th amendment

The three and a half percent beer bill introduced by Delemare Jones with Gov. Ritchie’s support failed 16 to 11 in the Senate. The initial version defined alcohol below eight percent as non intoxicating, sparking a constitutional contest between Maryland and the United States over authority.

Delemare Jones

Grocery list with varied canned goods and staples

A fragmented shipment list items include Victory Baked Beans large and small cans corn Sour Kraut mixed vegetables Tryphosa jars Jiffy Jell ginger snaps syrup priced 10c per unit small fruit pears apricots flour potatoes coffee priced per pound 30c 35c 40c and bulk sizes noted.

E. C Washington Post Orleans Michigan

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