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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
4
Washington December 6 Attorney General says government will stop trying to control distribution and sale of sugar. The move ends federal efforts to regulate prices and availability, signaling a shift in policy.
Georges Carpentier defeats Joe Beckett at Holborn Stadium London to claim the heavyweight European championship in a rapid 74 second bout. The Frenchman dominates from the start landing sharp combos and a final right that floors Beckett. Spectators including peers and the prince of Wales watched as Beckett was counted out.
A large crowd witnessed the opening Dill at the Bijou Thursday matinee with praise for the show. Stanley and Norton deliver neat novelty dancing with a whirlwind finish. Eddie and Robbie Jackson perform singing talking and piano to strong applause. Murray and Popkova present a pretty sketch with funny lines and scenery. Wells and Teats provide comedy sing along entertainment and draw curtain calls. The four Yurleys show acrobatic artistry from the big time vaudeville circuit. The overall verdict: one of Quincy’s best in some time, with a new bill set for Sunday matinee.
Orpheum shows Jack Pickford in Bill Appersons Boy and Star features Alice Brady in Redhead. Colonial presents Pete Morrison in The Best Man and Charlie the Hero with Mirian Cooper in Should A Husband Forgive. Quincy hosts Al Jennings in Outlaw Deputies and Billy West in a special comedy. Proceeds from The Transgressor at Family Theater go to St Francis church. Charlie Chaplin appears at Gem with The Floorwalker. Savor Theater brings Douglas Fairbanks in Knickerbocker Buckaroo. Princess Theater screens Hell and Back With Men of Illinois under Henry R. Till Post American Legion.
Street car service will be resumed here today after an idleness of four weeks. Henry I. Doherty accepted the council's repeal of the ouster ordinance and ordered the cars returned at the earliest possible minute.
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