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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
5
In Chicago on December 27 attorney Clarence Darrow testified for the defense that during war the right to free speech may be restricted to win the war. He said the average person would be influenced variably by antiwar materials, with some deterred and others urged to enlist.
An old advertorial urges readers to try St Jacobs Liniment to instantly relieve neuralgia pain. It promises quick, harmless relief for facial or body pain and claims the product never fails to stop neuralgia.
Gen Pershing cabled lists showing 600 officers and nearly 20 000 men to be shipped home soon. Major units include the 44th 60th 64th coast artillery regiments and the 49th 331st infantry along with numerous support and service detachments. Three transports are expected to bring additional troops and sick home in early January.
William Bross Lloyd, a Tribune stock owner and former director, says Private Arnold Schiller warned that defendant Kruse allowed government possession of incriminating letters to force Schiller to testify against Socialists. Lloyd notes his socialist ties and Illinois Senate candidacy. Richard O. Hardwick adds details on Schiller planning to hide on a Michigan farm to dodge service.
New York welcomes 21 American super-dreadnoughts and escorts as a massive armada returns from overseas service. Marines and sailors march down Fifth Avenue with Secretary Daniels and Admiral Mayo amid snow and crowds. The fleet, including Arizona Oklahoma Pennsylvania New York Texas Arkansas Wyoming and Florida, is heralded as a symbol of peace and national power.
President praises the First Army for its duty and spirit, declares the war finished with a peoples peace, and promises a joyous homecoming. He notes American resolve, comradeship with French allies, and pledges a hopeful Christmas and New Year.
The ad touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes rheumatism and irregularities in men and women. It claims bladder regulation in children and offers a two month treatment for 2 25 with testimonials and mailing details from Dr BW Hall St Louis Missouri.
The Mayflower and Saxonia lead a fleet review along New York’s riverfront with the Mayflower anchoring after a ten mile run. Mr. Daniels hosts naval commanders and their wives aboard as Admiral Mayo and Rear Admiral Rodman attend the event on Broadway.
A military column led on foot by a detachment of marines moved from Broad Way to 59th Street across to Fifth Avenue and down that historic thoroughfare amid continuous spectator cheering.
Rev. J. F. Stout former pastor of the Vermont Street Methodist Church in Quincy died after angina pectoris following chest pain and a coughing spell. Born February 4 1850 in Potter Center New York, he served Illinois and Minnesota conferences and last led the Marshall district in Minnesota. He was beloved for Christian spirit and pulpit skill and left many friends in Quincy.
Todays film listings show Reggie Mixes In at Today’s Films and Friday. Princess Theater screens Firefly of France with Wallace Reid on Friday and Saturday. Savoy and Gem offer Reggie Mixes In and King of the Kitchen plus The Messenger. Paragraphers’ short sentences reflect a judge’s leniency mood.
During the influenza epidemic VapoRub shipments to retailers were sent directly to influenza districts but volumes rose to 1306 in a mail causing delays. The company resumes shipping only through jobbers, doubles production with a night shift, and promises each jobber at least twice last year’s monthly quantity to meet back orders. Public thanks to retail and wholesale drug trades for cooperation.
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