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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1918

Page

7

Sux Pound 3 Hurlers For 8 4 Victory

In a Chicago Cleveland game, Chicago 8 Cleveland 4. Key hits include Gandil Weaver Cicotte with two base hits and a three base hit by Weaver. Stolen bases by Jackson and Speaker. Pitchers Williams Danforth Groom Coumbe and Cicotte. Final score reflects 8 4 with multiple scoring innings and fielding notes.

Ceeeeee Coumbe Hart Enzmann Chicago OCO Cleveland Gandil Weaver Cicotte Jackson Speaker Wilkinson Williams Danforth Roth Enzmann Mcfullen Fwil Tosing Etbom Collins Ackson Felch AB. R.H O.A.E Felsch McMullen Eanveoe Schalk C. Williams P Peree Ewe Kavanagh Wood Eens O'Neill Groom Oumbe Nee A. Williams Graney Biller Wa Pees

Tigers Pitchers Make Poor Showing in Opening Loss

St Louis beat Detroit 12 to 3 as Tigers pitchers Mitchell Hall and Finneran struggled. It was Mitchell's last game with Detroit before he departs for Camp Pike Arkansas after being drafted.

ST. Louis Mitchell Hall Finnerand Detroit Tigers Camp Pike Little Rock Ark

Standings and Sunday results in major leagues

National League results St. Louis beat Cincinnati 4 3 and Chicago faced Pittsburgh with wet grounds. American League Chicago defeated St. Louis 2 1 while Detroit雨ed Cleveland. Upcoming games list Pittsburgh at Chicago St. Louis at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia Boston at Brooklyn Detroit at St. Louis Chicago at Cleveland Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York.

St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Washington Chicag Wee WIS Eaves New

Pitchers Dominate In Low-Scoring Classic

Detroit and St. Louis battled with nine and ten men left on base respectively. Errors tied at one apiece as Mitchell faced 5 walks, Finneran 2, Hall 3, and Davenport 5. Hits by Mitchell totaled three in four innings, while Finneran surrendered seven over three, Hall yielded one in one. Hail hit by Smith as bat, Smith also noted with the loss as Mitble.

Detroit AB O.A Dressen Bush Cobb Gedeon Eeenere Nunamaker Gerber Davenport Totalswate Eee Ae St. Louis Heisman Smith Sister Cobb Gedon Sisler Mitchell Hall Finneran Hail Mitbl

Reds Rally in Ninth Beats Cardinals 4 3

Cincinnati edged St Louis 4 to 3 after a ninth inning rally. Neale and Blackburne singled, Wingo walked, bases loaded, Chase batted for Eller and Neale was forced at the plate, but Groh’s long fly brought Blackburne home for the winning run.

Cincinnati St. Louis Neale Blackburne Wingo Chase Eller Groh

Craddock to Meet Zybyzko in May Finnish Match

CHICAGO April 30 Sergeant Earl Caddock of the national army heavyweight wrestling champion was matched Monday night to meet Wlad Zybyzko the Polish champion in a Finnish match to be decided here on May 8.

Chicago Earl Caddock National Army Wlad

New Steamer Westerly Sunk Off French Coast

The American steamship Westerly, built by the emergency fleet, was sunk in a collision off the French coast. All crew members aboard were saved.

New York Westerly Emergency Corporation

Three More Big Cannon Headed for Paris Bombardment

Amsterdam reports three new long range German guns built at Düsseldorf for Paris bombardment moved through Belgium Sunday night toward France, according to a Maastricht based Les Nouvelles correspondent.

Amsterdam Dusseldorf Paris Maastricht Les Nouvelles Belgium France

You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh

Categorical ad copy promoting S. S. S. as a permanent cure for catarrh by cleansing the blood. Claims long history and appeals to readers with symptoms like throat mucous, nostril sores, bad breath. Invites letters to Swift Laboratory Atlanta with free medical advice.

Padres Swift Rengany Swift Laboratory Atlanta Adv

Dicky Dippy's Diary Alleges Tip Rule Refusal

In a restaurant entry the author notes Walters are not allowed to accept tips. A stray tip slips from fingers and Walter scoops it off the floor claiming it is not against the rules to pick it up. The scene ends with a quick pocketed coin and a comment on etiquette.

Walters

Giants Take Another Step After Pennant

Philadelphia game report shows New York Giants defeating Philadelphia 6 to 0. Tesreau allowed five singles while Mayer struggled, Stock’s error and extra-base hits fueled the offense. Kauff led with a double and three singles in five trips, and Young hit Mayer’s first pitch for a triple. Score reported as 6-0.

Philadelphia New York Tesreau Mayer Stock Giants Kauff Young Ab.r AE. Young of Kauff Eae Ood J. Burns Anes Zimmerman Eeene Doyle Seeees Fletcher Eer Eareses Iloike Aeaee Ode McCarty Seee Se Peeene Thorpe Rariden Ee Tesreau Cseeseee Ewer Ons Philadelph A.E. Bancroft McGaffigan Manna Cravath Luderus Whitted Meusel Burns Fitzgerald Tincup New York Beteens Philadelphia Doyle Holke Fletcher

Overman's Bill Passed Senate Amid Fight Over War Powers

The Senate approved Overman's bill by a 63-13 vote after Republicans and administrations leaders clashed over curbing presidential war powers. Amendments to limit authority failed, with Harding Cummins and Sterling offering restrictions that were rejected. The measure authorizes redistribution of executive functions related to the current war and allows transfers between departments as needed.

Senator Overman North Carolina Senate Military Committee Senate Overman Wadsworth New York Jones Washington Congress House Harding Ohio Cummins Towa Interstate Commerce Commission Sterling South Dakota

Early Canal Boatmen's Routine Across Europe

Report notes canal boat men rise before 5 each morning and rarely sleep before midnight, outlining a demanding daily schedule across European waterways.

War Dead and Missing List Totals 156 Names

Washington April 30. The war department released two casualty lists totaling 156 names. Killed in action numbered 22 with officers and enlisted among the names. Additional sections cover Died of Wounds, Died of Disease, Died of Accident, Died of Other Causes, Severely Wounded, Slightly Wounded, and Missing in Action. The compiled rosters include private and corporal ranks with numerous individuals named, alongside officers, across two lists.

Washington War Department Arthur F. Locke Edward J. Kline Joseph Sokovich Arthur J. Paulson Wallace C. Winter Francis Barnes Alvin W. Gordon Mike Kuzmisky David F. Lindgren Daniel E. Murdock Wm. J. O'Brien Melvin F John F. Cox W. IH. Burton Max Robert Burke Frank Doreski Digo Correttier Joe Leto Anthony Markarewiz Stanley Miedewaki Robin Moore Thomass. Musker Wm. O'Dell Walter J. Round Herbert A. Chase James J. Flanagan Robert Hayes William J. Kievenaar Wm. H. Osborn John P. Ratajczak Ralph Bove Howard L. Burdin Walter B. Grant John J. Hopkins Wilfred B. Johnson Wm. L. Knox Charles L. Strible Thomas J. Lee Thomas V. Pruntry Wagoner Curtis F. Banks Clarence Anderson George F. Bigger Frank H. Crump George D. Ameilo James B. Kendrick Harold McDonald Elias Boynton Michal Bobelo Dennie G. Coulohares Stanley Gosinki Elmer N. Holyoke Wm. J. Kentile Charles H. Patterson Joseph Ramando George C. Ransom Edward W. Smalley Jos. A. Chauncey Russell J. Flesher Charles E. Anthony Ralph H. Beal Gilbert T. Cass Wilfred Cote Claudius R. Farnsworth John F. Manning Francis A. Parker Arthur W. Price Wm. B. Rogers Charles K. Sell Charles Fisher Clifford G. Risley Jos A. B. Babineau Wm. B. Bailey Russell M. Brooks Lester FP. Chessman George F. Coughlin

Mooney Cautions Labor After Death Sentence

Thomas J. Mooney sentenced to death for the 1916 preparedness day parade bombing sends a telegram to President Wilson. He says he has opposed general strikes planned for May 1 and urges actions that would not weaken Wilson's appeal to Governor Stephens. Labor groups are told he supports noninterference with national activities and seeks a new trial.

San Francisco Cal Thomas J. Mooney Wilson Mooney Stephens Labor

Ruth Roland in Poverty's Power at Quincy Today

At The Quincy Today Ruth Roland stars in Poverty's Power showing Folly’s price. A Daughter of Uncle Sam and a 2 reel comedy plus O Henry drama Song and the Sargeant. Wednesday features Hedd Nova Frank Glen in Woman and the Web with a Big V comedy. Thursday Bucking Broadway with Harry Carey and a 2 reel western. Friday Little Miss No Account with Gildys Leslie. Saturday Ruth Stonehouse in A Limb of Satan with Gale Henry Hughie Mack and Dave Morris in Cooks and Crooks. Sunday O Henry picture Lost can Dress Parade with Western and Big V comedy.

Ruth Roland Uncle Sam Hedd Nova Frank Glendon Woman O. Henry the Sargeant Thomsday Harry Carey A & Reel Gildys Leslie Ruth Stonehouse Gale Henry Hughie Mack Dave Morris

No German on Phone Ordered by Odessa Company

LEXINGTON Mo April 30 The Farmers and Merchants Telephone company of Odessa Mo has ordered that no other language except English shall be spoken over its wires Condors though armed with powerful beaks have blunt claws and a feeble grasping power.

Lexington Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company of Odessa

Aunt Martha Adair 1843 1918 dies after devoted church service

Aunt Martha Adair of Lima township dies at 74 years in the family farm home near Lorain. Born Martha Ann Ross in Scott county Illinois she taught school and helped establish the Lorain Church of Christ. Survived by five children ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. funeral conducted by H O Rocks with a double quartet.

Martha Adair Martha Ann Ross Willam Martha (Allen) Ross Scott County Illinois Hancock County Iinois Richard A. Adair Abiah Susannah Adzir Lima Township Keene Alfaretta Beulah Alfaretta Curless William H Loraine Joseph F Quincy Margaret Hamilton Carthage Martha Christ Breckenridge Bilder Mack Church of Christ State Missionary Society Jones Champaign Ladies’ Aid Adair Banday

Pittsfield Odd Fellows Celebrate Ninety Ninth Anniversary

Pittsfield lodge No. 95 Independent Order of Odd Fellows marked the ninety ninth anniversary with a flag dedication for five members in service. Past Grand Master A Otis Arnold gave the principal address. Music by the Pittsfield orchestra accompanied the event. Other notes include local visits, a church aid sale, and a Red Cross benefit planned for May 3. The will of George Lake is filed for probate, with substantial real estate and a large farm to Elizabeth Lake and Elizabeth Brown, plus equal personal property to wife and daughter.

Pittsfield Independent Order of Odd Fellows W. J. Williams Lee Capps A. Otis Arnold Quincy Alvin Dean James Ervin Homer Conrad Ray Kelley Jacob Bowers Bert Binns St Louis W. 8. Binns William R. Rogers Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Forrest Kindred Alton W. E. Williams Liberty Loan Detroit Ethel Storck Falirview School Red Cross Pittsfield Lodge No. 4 Odd Fellows and Colfax Rebekah Lodge No 88 Daughters of Rebekah J. C. Brown George Lake Elizabeth Lake Fairmount Township Elizabeth Brown Lake Mary Crump Taylor California J. A Rose Csloride Bints Moberly W. 8. Binne

Thelma Pleases In Orpheum Cast Production

Thelma produced by Orpheum cast pleases audiences with one of the season’s prettiest plays. Reach delivers a powerful Olaf Saldmar portrayal, Steward shines as a new company member, and the balance of the cast plus stage effects earn high praise from a full house.

Schmid Case Continued in El Paso Trial

Miss Katherine Schmid’s Burlington train case on the border, involving alleged attempts to obtain military information from American soldiers, was continued on motion by her attorneys until October. The court noted the phrase good intentions would be worth more if a man could get them cashed.

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