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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1920

Page

6

Temple Murder A Detective Tale of J S Fletcher

Detective Spargo probes the House of Commons and a murdered man linked to Ronald Breton and John Marbury. Stephen Aylmore, a witness, recalls a twenty year-old acquaintance and a money affair, while the Treasury counsel presses for private details. Aylmore resists intruding questions as the inquest unfolds.

Frank’ Spargo London Manv Ronald “Breton King’s ‘Walk Temple House of Commons Stephen Aylmore Marbury Aylmore Breton Elphick Spargo Safe Deposit Company Ayimore Anglo-Orient Waterloo Bridge Court Watchman Treasury Smith John Marbury

Trade Resumption Plan Outlined In War Settlement

The document details sections on treaty ratification, time-bound reestablishment of reciprocal trade with Germany, and conditional permanent trade upon Germany’s declaration of war termination. It preserves U S rights under the armistice and outlines penalties for violations, with amendments not allowed due to technical nature.

Germany United States Congress Porter

Peoria bowling leaders listed in American Bowling Congress standings

Brink of Kaukauna Wisconsin placed sixth in the individuals with 683 as R Stell and E Moore of Detroit led the two man event with 1231. L Mertz of Fon Du Lac posted a 298 game high for 644 in individuals while leaders Tuesday night include Brucks Five Men Chicago Central Alleys Indianapolis Livestock Press Chicago Woodville Limes Toledo Fleming Furniture Cleveland.

Peoria Ill F. Hilgenbrink Kaukauna Wis R. Stell E. Moore Detroit L. Mertz Fon du Lac Brucks Chicago Central Indianapolis Livestock Press Woodville Toledo Fleming Furniture Company Cleveland

First of U S Olympic Athletes Sail Today

New York April 6 America’s first entrance for the 1920 Olympic games sails for Antwerp today with 16 on the steamer Finland. Figure skating entrants Theresa Weld and N W Niley of Boston hold US championships. Hockey players include J W McCormick team captain and others as listed. The skating and hockey championships begin April 20 at the Antwerp ice palace.

New York America Antwerp Finland Cornelius Fellows International Skating Union Theresa Weld N. W. Niley Boston United States J. W. McCormick L. J. McCormick R. L. Bonney J. E. Fitzgerald C. Weidenborner F. X. Goheen C._ P. Geran A. J. Conroy L. P. Tuck H. J. Drury F. A. Synnott Antwerp Ice Palace

Gems Club Cancels Cardinals Exhibition Plan

Arrangements for a benefit dance and whist at the Hotel Newcomb were completed by the Gems baseball club. The St. Louis Cardinals offered to play two exhibition games here next Saturday and Sunday but the ground will not be in condition. No game likely before the April 24 and 25 clash with La Salle. Manager Lenane appointed booster ticket manager with aides. Merchants listed have taken booster tickets as canvassing targets to sell 1500 tickets.

Newcomb Gems Baseball Club St. Louis Cardinals la Salle Club Lenane Roy Nessler Henry Ochs Earl Nolan W. F E. Wiles Oscar Wick Sam Swickard George Thompson W. Wiles State Street Bank Heiidbreder Drug Co Hoelscher-Seifert Co Co. H. Wurst

Exhibition Games: New York Americans Defeat Brooklyn Nationals

In Greensville South Carolina on April 7 the New York Americans beat the Brooklyn Nationals 7 to 6. Batteries: Mays Thormahlen and Reuhl for New York. Mitchell Mamaux and Byers Taylor for Brooklyn. Also Chicago Americans defeated Little Rock 10 to 5 with Wilkinson Lynn Fields Masters Yellowhorse Brot ten as batters. Washington Americans triumphed 7 to 3 over Cincinnati Nationals with Zachary Schneider and Sallee Bressler Marten on the mound.

New York Brooklyn Greensville S. C New York Americans Brooklyn Nationals Mays Thormahlen Reuhl Mitchell Mamaux Byers Taylor Chicago Little Rock Ark Chicago Americans Little Rock Southern Wilkinson Lynn Fields Washington Cincinnati Nationala Zachary, Schneider Sense Sallee Bressler Marten

Promoter Offfers Carpentier $20,000 for Brennen Bout

April 6 in New Orleans promoter John M Abrams telegrammed Georges Deschamps an offer of $20,000 for Georges Carpentier to fight Bill Brennen in New Orleans for fifteen rounds. Five thousand dollars was guaranteed for a six round match.

New Orleans John M. Abrams Georges Deschamps Georges Carpentier Bill Brenen

Three Race Horses Die in New Orleans Stable Fire

Three race horses named Precious Lucille P and Betty Y died in a fire that destroyed three stables at the Fair Ground track. The blaze, caused by an oil stove, swept through the barn area on Tuesday, killing the animals owned by Knebelkamp and Howard.

New Orleans Precious Lucille P Betty Y Knebelkamp and Howard Fair Ground Track

Free Olympic trip for U S athletes bill passed

Washington April 6 American athletes slated for the Antwerp Olympics would travel on army transports at no cost beyond subsistence under a Senate passed bill sent to the House.

Washington Antwerp Senate House

Pittsburgh 11 Dallas 1 in Texas league game

Pittsburgh Nationals defeated Dallas 11 to 1 in Dallas Texas. Batteries for Pittsburgh were Carlson Meador and Clarke with Dale Wood Shanks and For rest.

R. HE Pittsburgh Nationals Dallas Texas League Carlson, Meador Clarke Dale Wood Shanks Forrest

Star Theater Pictures and Premieres in Town

The Star Theater showcases Earle Williams in The Fortune Hunter at Bijou Theser with Frank Mayo in Peddler of Lies plus four vaudeville acts. Gem Theater features Charles Murray in That Night while Savoy presents Dustin Farnum in The Gentleman From Indiana. Family Theater screens Dorothy Dalton and William Desmond in Gambled in Soul, Princess Theater shows Wallace Reid in The Roaring Road, Orpheum screens Mary Miles Minter in Judy of Rogues Harbor with three vaudeville acts. Colonial Theater features Tom Mix in The Legal Light and Dustin Farnum in The Desert Rat. Shanice Mhenatar sans wuseuy Pearl White in The Black Secret.

Bijou Frank Mayo Gem Theaer Charles Murray Savoy Theater Dustin Farnum Indiana Family Theater Dorothy Dalton William Desmond Princess Theater Wallace Reid Orpheum Theater Mary Miles Minter Judy Rogues Harbor

Dicky Dippy’s Dairy Party Report Turns Playful Scene

A party ended with an escort home for Bessie Brown under moonlit charm. The prior night featured a game called Temp Tation where answering yes or no forfeits a candy box or gloves.

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