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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
3
The United States Chamber of Commerce may implement seven bureaus to distribute decision making from Washington. Quincy’s Truman T. Pierson notes the plan mirrors local practice. A Washington headquarters project and a three day St Louis session are also highlighted with 5000 delegates anticipated.
ARCHANGEL April 2. American troops are gradually withdrawn from the front lines for departure when the harbor opens. Replacements by new Russian troops are being schooled at the front by American and British officers. No Americans remain on the Pinega or Kadish-Sredmak renga fronts, relief under way on the railroad. Dvina and Vaga columns still have some Americans. Allied positions on the Dhina near Tulgas adjusted for expected gunboat assaults. Bolsheviki infantry active there dispersed by allied artillery. allied airplanes dropped bombs with considerable success.
Paris April 28 Italian delegation condemns claims that posters announcing Fiume annexation by Italy were posted in Rome by order of Premier Orlando. The note asserts such reports are false and notes patriotic associations have urged annexation of Fiume and the Dalmatian coast, not government orders.
The head of Blanquet, killed after landing in Mexico, was exhibited in Vera Cruz on April 16. Francisco Bobadilla, secretary to the Bank of London manager in Mexico City, says crowds saw the face of the former minister of war and vice president of the Southern republic with no excitement. He notes improving general conditions across Mexico and that American business visitors were welcomed by officials.
Springfield April 29 A bill by Representative Charles W Laporte Peoria calls for annual inspection by the state department of trade and commerce of all passenger boats for hire in Illinois The measure aims to align with federal authority and sets strict inspector qualifications and safety requirements including boilers passenger limits lifeboats and fire equipment No boat may carry hazardous material beyond propulsion needs Inspections changes require department approval Exemptions include civilian service from civil service
IT IT. Louis Mo April 29 High prices continue without the slightest reason under the sun A W Douglas of St Louis chief statistican of the Chamber of Commerce told the representatives 11 thousand American trade organizations in convention here He added that there had already been some decline and declared that if the law of supply and demand were given freedom of operation the decline would continue until a normal level was reach ed He brought the delegates to their feet in a burst of applause when he declared that the unfortunate state to which transportation has fallen under government control is a splendid ex ample of incompetence and extrav agance Mr Douglas pointed to the government estimate of 960 600 000 bushels of winter wheat declared there would be more grain available for export than our ships could move and added that there is more livestock in the country than ever before And yet prices are maintained.
In San Francisco on April 29 a woman posing as Mrs YP Davis used grief and a fake death to plunder undertakers W Gray Co. She staged a $150 funeral and presented a $176 check, taking $26 change before fleeing. Police issued a warrant for her arrest as the hoax collapsed.
NEW YORK April 29 Four United States sailors were drowned and a fifth missing after a motor launch carrying a shore party back to the victory fleet in the Hudson collided early this morning with the destroyer Henley and sank. Drowned were William P. Oliver Lucian Miss Carl Bell San Francisco Dennis J O Connor Derby Conn and Enrique Guilopa of Candoba P I. John F Quinn of St. Louis is missing and it was found he had been lost.
In probate court Hattie I Wood is named guardian of Lillian, Harry, and Faynette Wood with a $3600 bond. The will of Jobst H Steffen was filed for probate in county court, directing all property to his wife. Steffen is named executrix.
British whiskey drinker visits New York and criticizes American prohibition for failing to enforce quality standards. He condemns diluted, adulterated drinks and urges strict laws to halt all American distillers and brewers until a proper regime is in place. He notes England avoided proh bition by improving beverage quality and restricting hours. He predicts U S prohibition will persist and doubted reforms will pass.
Daniel Hlunsaker aged about 43 died Saturday in Camp Point after a long illness born September 20 near Liberty HL lived Adams County most of his life and worked 40 years as tie inspector for J B Q He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows over 40 years and leaves wife Alice Linn seven children two sons Elmer and Nellie deceased along with several siblings Funeral plans uncertain for Wednesday. Roy Lierle born near Liberty December 22 1884 married May Simpkins of Douglas Ill 1905 and had daughter Ruby now 13 survived by wife daughter and mother lived in Wataga then Camp Point He died April 27 at Quincy Hospital from hemorrhage due to goitre funeral Tuesday Evergreen Cemetery interment at Camp Point a brother Golden Lierle died in 1919 influenza The Bible History class at the Christian church met Thursday aft with hostess I O Sutton serving candy.
Friday evening and weekend events include a hundredth anniversary memorial at the Christian church with Rev Hope of Bowen addressing a large crowd despite rain. Local lodges and families attend, Bailey opera house hosts Miss Somebody Else by Maplewood seniors, and a cast features Constance Darcy and a large ensemble. Other items note theater, charity events, Masonic funeral in Lexington, and local sports at Bailey park with Camp Point Point teams.
Local notices list residents and visitors: J L Tapp travels to Denver on business while Fred Boyd of Seattle, formerly Quincy, visits friends. Al Kimlin leaves for Springfield on a business trip. Weckenkamp Floral Shop advertises Roses at 25¢. Various residents return from shopping trips, travel to Peoria, Omaha, Mt. Sterling, and St Louis.
Florence spent Saturday in Quincy. Mrs Aubrey Spence hosted dinner for Miss Bess Sparks of Quincy. Mary aunt Martha class met at the church parlors for a business meeting and social hour. Emery Graves and Roy Beckett traveled to Quincy for a con e meeting. Tsungutter grand secretary A F and A M returned from Quincy Thursday night. Naplewood High students enjoyed an un party at the Lou a BF hall with music. J Id Myers of Mt. Sterling spent Friday in Camp Point. A C Roper spent Friday in Liberty. Miss Bess Sparks visited Miss Neva Tipton Friday evening. Frank Lawless of Columbus came to Camp Vatet Friday evening to see Mr Bob. Frank Sawyer installed a Westinghouse range for Isaac Cutter Friday. Mrs Celinda Taylor returned home after visiting her husband. Rev Bertie Taylor and Mrs Arthur Gay arranged a surprise for Arthur Gay on his fiftieth birthday with about thirty neighbors invited. ice cream and cake served by Mrs Charles Gay and Charlene McCarty.
TERRE HAUTE Ind Two companies of state militia have been ordered to Linton Ind to quell rioting stemming from a telephone operators strike At the exchange a mob of about 500 broke doors and windows and forced eight girl strike breakers to the roof They were rescued and moved to safety Also a Frenchman has invented portable oxy ven apparatus for reviving gas victims.
Geneva dispatch reports British battalion that occupied Fiume with Italians after the armistice departed Fiume as Italian delegates to the peace conference left Paris. Advisory sources in Agrai Croatia Slavonia confirm the move.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for sprains pains and swelling. It claims rapid penetration into muscles nerves ligaments and bones to kill pain soothe injuries and speed recovery. A small trial bottle is urged for use on ankle wrist shoulder back or other sprains.
An old remedy called Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound claims to restore natural hair color and lustre. The preparation darkens graying strands evenly, can be applied with a sponge or brush, and yields noticeable results after repeated use.
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