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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
3
Described April 28 via London a cautious night assault in France by British and Allied forces near Monchy and the Scarpe. Night moves through darkness formed close order lines as shells fall and a bayonet charge seizes a position in minutes, with German retreat halted by British barrage behind the trenches.
The British war commission opened its first full day of work with numerous conferences on American participation in the war. Foreign Secretary Balfour and other officials led talks alongside experts to map how Britain could most effectively aid the Allied effort and coordinate with U.S. authorities.
A battlefield drill scene shows a sergeant coaching troops in thrust and parry. He pushes for fierceness as riders and lines prepare for later morning assaults while one unit trains under intense instruction and aims to imprint lasting lessons on memory.
A vintage style ad touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey to ease lingering coughs. It promises soothing pine balm and tissue relief, claiming easier breathing and fewer coughs, with emphasis on natural ingredients and easy availability.
Washington outlines growing United States urgency to boost food supplies and military mobilization. Cabinet members receive briefing from a visiting commission about Britain and France aid, while calls grow to act quickly to avert famine and defend Allied efforts.
At the American Newspaper Publishers Association annual dinner in New York on April 28, British Foreign Minister Balfour’s representative Brig. Gen. Bridges and Gen. Gerard spoke on wartime alliance, France’s cause, and extending U.S. support. Speakers urged support for the administration, denounced German plans, and stressed unity with Britain and allies.
In New York Captain Franz Rintelen of the German Navy and seven others stand charged with conspiring to disrupt the entente munition trade. Defense counsel seeks jurors who can judge an alien enemy fairly while bands play the Star Spangled Banner outside the courtroom. Twelve jurors are seated for further questioning as prosecutors call the case a climax of German plots. Also named are former Representatives H. Robert Po wler and Frank Buchanan, David Lamar, and Frank S. Mennett. The alleged scheme involved labor groups and pier shipments.
Miss Ilelen Klepper of Abingdor, Til spends a long weekend with grandfather Jacob W Klepper and aunt Miss Nannie Grigsen. Willitia Mckarland visits Peoria on business. Mrs John Linebaugh returns from Peoria after two weeks with relatives. A social at the Metho-Gisyp church features a sack gift, a toast, and refreshments.
President Wilson approves immediate financial aid loans to France and Italy. France to receive 150 million to 200 million, Italy 50 to 100 million, with totals bringing Allied loans past 500 million. Treasury to issue more bonds and certificates. entente needs projected around 1.5 billion by June 30.
Brief personals from Quincy area mention Snyder's Taxi contact, Keokuk steamship freights, illness and medical operations, move to Warsaw for J J Hill, Hagerbaumer homebound, and local social events. Names include Herman Hagerbaumer, Albert Satorius, J J Hill, Mrs. Hill, Maggie Bell, Edgar Boll, Mildred Bell, Cecil Mohn, Olive Arp, Farl Blickhan, Frank Freiburg, Homer Hobson, Lepper family, Mrs Ames, Mrs Padkett, Mr. Nalber, C Livingen, Ora Peld, C Klusemeyer, Bloyd Maltenes, Lizzie Allen, Floyd Fountain, Nettie Haines, George Clarkson, Orval Clarkson, and community places like Quincy, Hannibal, St Mary's hospital, and Deer Ridge.
Deer Ridge Missouri reports the death of Miss Cora Puller age about, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Saditeey Teulier of Piper J. The death followed a brief illness described as scarlet fever. She had recently arrived from Want Cis and was a graduate of Puristness college. The obituary notes funeral arrangements and family details.
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