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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
8
Washington dispatch reports the White Star liner Celtic docking with 1 209 wounded soldiers among 2 277 troops, part of a 5 069-man influx. Maui and other ships carried veterans from the western front including Lieuts Leobeter and Harden and honors such as the Ware Medal for Sam Sapiro and sergeant John Thompson.
New York December 18 Representative Royal C Johnson of South Dakota who did not resign his seat enlisted as a private in the American army a year ago Tuesday returning with other troops on the transport Mauchy He was promoted to first lieutenant after training at Camp Meade in the 313th infantry and said he fought in several battles He praised the doughboys but would not discuss his own experiences
Hancock County court actions listed include default in Lee County Savings Bank vs B A Vass and J H Gracey for 2289.67, various entries against the Mississippi River Power Co. and others, foreclosures, partitions, and a divorce. Several cases reference master reports, amended bills, and decrees determining dower and homestead values.
Heavy snowstorm snarled communications with Denver and El Paso as a foot of snow was reported in northern New Mexico. The storm disrupted wire lines, hindering Denver El Paso contact on Tuesday.
Report of commissioners filed and sale ordered in Siegfried partition. In Bloyd versus Jackson, bill to construe will, master’s report of evidence filed, relief granted, master appointed to sell. Ex parte to appoint trustee in Singleton matter. Petition for successor in trust to sell and convey real estate under will. David Mack named trustee, bond $20,000 with 8 H and J G Ferris as sureties.
Federal Manager G. A. Burnham in Chicago rules there will be no abolishment or consolidation of the Quincy Omaha and Kansas City freight depot with the Burlington station. The Quincy Freight Bureau and L. B. Boswell opposed any change arguing it would hurt Quincy and impair handling of large freight volumes. The decision was sent by G. A. Shields, Burlington division freight and passenger agent, to Quincy Tuesday afternoon.
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