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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
6
Rev A Zurbonsen of St writes a scholarly story tracing the history and notable figures of the Catholic bishops in the Alton diocese NL. The work details leadership, events, and church development, offering a compact chronicle of regional ecclesiastical history.
A writer argues vaccines are unnecessary and touts non-poisonous cures while detailing historical notes on the planned Quincy diocese in 1852 and the eventual establishment of the Alton diocese in 1857. It covers bishops, church territories, and key dates in Illinois Catholic history.
In San Francisco, April 24, Hindu publicist Ram Chandra was shot dead in U S district court as Ram Singh opened fire. United States Marshal Holohan shot Ram Singh, killing him. The trial of thirty defendants accused of aiding revolution in India ended in a deadly courtroom ambush.
In St Louis on April 24 buyers paid over 700000 to push two day fur sale totals to 1189000. Russian sables led demand with 1016 sold for 250000 and several fetched 275 each as prices rose about ten percent since the January sale.
Senator Sherman denounces Creel and Townley ties while praising socialist principles in Minnesota and attacking President Wilson's policies. He cites The Eye-Opener and economic serfdom as examples of radical influence, warns the Overman bill risk, and calls for firing “fakirs and pestilential fiends” aiding the executive.
Reports say two cruisers were blown up at Zeebrugge entrance and another sunk in the canal while Ostend ships were destroyed by bombs. Guns damaged shore works. On the battle line quiet prevails with artillery activity. Germans shell Ypres Kemmel Nieppe forest, British near Ans win prisoners near Rebecq Wytschaete. German raids on Lassigny Noyon repulsed. Allies fear another major thrust and strengthen fronts as troops await further onslaughts.
Rumors claim Holland faces German pressure to allow civilian supplies through Dutch canals and railways. Netherlands neutrality fears rise as Germany signals possible war with Uruguay and Argentina. France conducts experiments with a self-propagating potato from Uruguay, sprouting from broken roots.
Washington reports a French steamer Provence torpedoed in Spanish territorial waters near Palamos Catalonia. The ship entered Palamos badly damaged as Spanish press denounces the act, bringing diplomatic dispatches on April 24.
John Rose Sell Grace, aged 6, former member of the Illinois legislature and noted farmer near Chrisman in Edgar County, died after collapsing at a local Illinois Traction system station on Tuesday. A prominent Mason and Shrine member, he was a longtime figure in Danville and area affairs.
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