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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
3
The New York American League club moves to remove Ban Johnson from the league presidency in response to his handling of the league and owners. A telegram leads the initial steps in this legal process as retaliation is cited against Johnson’s “steam-roller” tactics.
A health note urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims it cleanses the digestive tract, purges impurities, and prevents toxins from forming, promoting overall well being.
Johnson of Chicago is informed the league will not fund his contract disputes as factions clash over a proposed compromise. Col Huston and Frazee released a tentative Peace Agreement to Navin of Detroit, proposing a new board with eight club owners and limited Johnson influence, aiming for a New York meeting on December 10 to seek conciliation and rule recognition. Johnson and Dunn traveled to Chicago with no comment.
Chicago December 12 Calls for the Western Golf association annual meeting in Chicago January 17 have been sent by Secretary James H Barnard. The meeting will elect officers and award championships for 1920. A ticket headed by Wilber Brooks of Cleveland for president is expected to win as there is no opposition. The amateur championship likely goes to Skokie club Chicago while Olym pia Fields club may host the open contest to relieve congestion.
The Mexican government in a note to the U S asserts James Wallace, an American, was killed after being intoxicated and passing a sentry, with the soldier arrested and investigation ordered. Officials await full text as tensions rise over Tampico incidents and U S notes.
Des Moines reports a general resumption of work in nearly all Iowa coal mines expected today after repairs since Monday. Some miners already returned Thursday morning and most mines are in good condition. No immediate easing of business restrictions is anticipated, and relief from the coal shortage is not expected for about ten days from the Joop mines.
CHICAGO December 12 clothing prices will rise again next spring says Charles E. Wry secretary of the National Association of Retail Clothiers. He outlined steps to aid Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer in fighting high wear ing apparel costs. He blamed wartime demand for uniforms and labor shortages for higher costs. He noted piece workers earning up to 135 weekly and a wage rise since 1914 averaging 175 percent.
Poland, once depicted with a single stamp, has issued 400 distinct postage stamps since the armistice. Krania is second with 176 varieties, Jugo-Slavia and Czecho-Slovakia each around 130, and Flume 73.
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