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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
9
A historical column critiques municipal wire franchises and government control after a failed VINCY merger. It cites high installation fees, warns against blanket grants, and argues better service is the goal, with caution toward federal ownership and future franchise decisions.
In Lisbon on December 15 Dr. Sodomo Paes, president of Portugal, was shot at a railroad station while speaking with ministers. The killer died in the crowd, another man was arrested, and Alfredo Magalhies was named to head the foreign office as the government adapts until the Chamber of Deputies meets tomorrow.
Grand Duchess Anastasie of Mecklenburg Schwerin, mother of the former German crown princess, in Geneva says Germany erred in entering World War I. She notes many of her relatives fought on opposing sides and plans to travel to the Riviera for health.
At the American Jewish congress in Philadelphia proposals urged nationalization and representation for Jews wherever they reside. A permanent international congress to defend Jewish rights worldwide was proposed, with a commission to present claims to the peace conference in France. The report was referred to committees awaiting further action. If a man is tongue-tied he can never hope to be a pugilist.
Count Ernst Von Reventlow, editor of Tages Zeitung in Berlin, argues that Germany must pay any price for Wilsons trip to Europe. He believes Wilsons acceptance of armistice terms will curb US influence in Europe and its relations with the world.
The Postmaster General ordered reduced standard long distance and toll rates nationwide to take effect January 21. About 70 percent of current rates drop while roughly 30 percent rise. Night rates drop to half the day rate from 3 30 p m to midnight and to one quarter from midnight to 4 30 a m. Day calls base rate remains six and one half mills per mile on airline mileage.
Springfield dispatch reports the Illinois Traction system resumes service Monday after a strike. Trainmen's committee signed a wage scale granting motormen and conductors 50 cents per hour and brakemen 37 1/2 cents, effective October 15.
A telegram received in Berlin from Warsaw states that Poland reveres its relations with Germany. The message underscores a positive stance toward Germany amid ongoing regional diplomacy.
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for a range of aches including sciatica neuritis lumbago and muscle strains. It promises quick relief with ease of application cleanliness and economy claiming universal preference.
Farmer Brown's Boy feeds the hungry Bob White family in the henyard with grain spread on snow. Bully the English Sparrow watches, hoping for scraps, but the quail share the feast under Bob White's leadership. The hungry birds leave in a fluttering cloud full of relief and joy.
A newspaper brief notes that some men create chances for others to seize advantage, reflecting on opportunistic behavior and its consequences in social or political contexts.
The liner Leviathan returns to New York with nearly 9,000 veterans aboard, including 14 officers and 1,421 wounded, plus 5,000 naval personnel and 2,500 soldiers on deck. Officers praise the ship’s speed for evading torpedo attacks after ferrying troops to France. The reception is described as the largest since the armistice.
Colorado's bone dry law was signed by the governor on Monday as crowds gathered at the express company's offices in Denver to obtain liquor shipments from adjacent states before midnight when the measure takes effect.
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