Chaos in Russia, Stevens Says in Nagasaki Dispatch
John F. Stevens, chief American railway commissioner to Russia, reports from Nagasaki that Russia is in chaos under German influence. He notes factories and rail shops controlled by delegates, widespread thievery, a coal and food shortage, and peasant resistance to selling staples amid a depreciated ruble. Stevens warns a square peace would be prevented only with allied aid. He praises Russian openness to America and urges continued assistance.
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Tokio
John F. Stevens
Russia
Nagaski
Vladivostok
Nagasaki
Associated
Stevens
America
Mr. Stevens
Germany
Siberia
Dutch Ship Nieuw Amsterdam Reaches Rotterdam Amid Cheers
The Dutch steamer Nieuw Amsterdam with Belgian relief cargo passed Hook of Holland bound for Rotterdam. Crowds from across the country greeted the weathered liner as it arrived in port carrying credentials similar to other Belgian relief ships. The ship had been detained at Halifax awaiting guarantees from Britain for safe passage to Holland.
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Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Hook of Holland
New York
Halifax
Holland
Quincy Maroons Defeat Cosmos 12 to 10 in Louisiana
The Quincy Maroons beat the Cosmos club team 12 to 10 in Louisiana Missouri on Friday night. Cosmos led early at 7 to 4 before the Maroons surged back to take the win with lineup and officials listed. A separate notice reports a ten percent wage increase for 3,500 Northern Pacific station clerks effective January 1.
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Quincy Maroons
Louisiana
Quincy Maroon
Cosmos
Maroons
Wood
Brown Steeees
Seeeee
V. Smith
Antoe
ST. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Pazo Ointment
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application gives relief. 50 cents.
The U S A Railroad Unified Under Mc Adoo
A unified American railroad system formed Friday under Director General Mc Adoo. About 1.7 million employees and equal numbers in related plants, 250000 miles of track, 700 companies, 2.5 million cars, 17 billion dollars in capital and debt, 4 billion dollars in gross annual revenue, 3 billion dollars in expenses, 1.5 billion tons of freight, and 1.25 billion passengers carried yearly.
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McAdoo
German Admiral Sees Dangerous Foe in America
In Petrograd on December 29 the advance guard of the German peace delegation arrived led by Baron Admiral Keyserlink with Capt Herman and Lt Vierle. They discussed naval peace, noted Germany’s food position, and warned America as the sole dangerous foe while pledging readiness for a long conflict unless peace with Russia is achieved.
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America
Petrograd
Admiral Keyserlink
Herman
Vierle
Admiralty
Brest-Litovsk
Mirbach
Hostile Artillery Active at Several Front Points
War office communication reports heavy hostile artillery activity across multiple sectors. Engagements noted south of the Arras Cambrai road near Lens and increased action near Ypres including Polygon Wood Passchendaele and Langemarck.
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London
War Office
Hoste
Arras Cambrai Road
Lens
Ypres
Polygon Wood
Passchendaele
Langemarck
Submarine Sunk by U S Ship Off British Coast
London reported a German submarine was sunk by gunfire from an American passenger liner near the British coast at noon in calm seas. The periscope was spotted, the sub surfaced 1500 yards away, two shells fired, and debris seen after the hit. No torpedo traces.
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U.S
British
London
Boston
Allies Get Argentine Wheat For Allies
Buenos Aires reports Argentina will sell 2,500 tons of wheat from the current harvest to the allies. Details are forthcoming as the war-time trade update unfolds and shipping arrangements are awaited.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
British Labor backs premier against premature German peace
London dispatch reports 750 delegates at a national labor conference endorse Lloyd George’s letter rejecting a separate peace with Germany. The memorandum demands restitution for Belgium, readjustments in Alsace Lorraine and priority on world democracy and treaty enforcement. Labor backs government while warning that peace must be world-wide and not concessionary.
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London
Lloyd George
National Labor Conference
Great Britain
Labor Conference
Trade and Union Congress
Labor Party
Central Hall
Westminster
Germany
Russia
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Italy
Balkans
Poland
Turkey
Independent Labor Party
British Socialist Party
Prussia
Joseph Havelock Wilson
International Seamans
Trades Union Congress
Wilson
James Henry Thomas
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
British War Council
Henderson
Seamen’s Union
International Socialist Bureau
Stockholm
Petrograd
Heavy Coat Saves Mrs Lepper From Bull Dog Bite
Mrs Alfred Lepper of Chaddock Boys' school was attacked by a bull dog at Twelfth and Vermont streets. The dog tore part of her coat but she escaped serious injury, suffering only a nervous shock. Police responded quickly and the owner, a South Side resident, promised to kill the animal and replace the coat.
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Alfred Lepper
Chaddock Boys
Twelfth
Vermont
Myrtle Keith Buried in Novelty After Suicide
Mrs Myrtle Keith wife of Robert Keith of near Hedge City died by self inflicted revolver wound Wednesday. Funeral services were held in Novelty and burial followed Friday morning. She leaves husband and a three year old child. She suffered heart disease and had been told her condition was serious by her physician. A ruse enabled her to obtain the revolver while several people were in the house.
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Edina
Myrtle Keith
Robert Keith
Hedge City
Novelty
Keith
New York Central Ends Tourist Car Service on Dec 31
New York Central Railroad announced on Friday that all tourist car service will be discontinued after December 31. More trains will be removed from service and the equipment will be transferred extensively to freight use.
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New York
New York Central Railroad Company
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Price Increase Announced
Advert says LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE remains the world famous cold cure, now 30¢ per box due to higher costs of six medicinal extracts and chemicals. It has served for a quarter century and is used in every civilized nation.
Wanted a big man to invest with drive and prestige
A classified style notice seeks a prominent man to invest $250 with a guarantee of $1,000 return over 30 to 60 days. If the agreement fails, the investor gets $250 back plus 6 percent interest. Backed by a major motors corporation, the ad appears in the Whig with reference D-37.
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Progressive Motors
Care Whig
For Rent and For Sale Classified Items
Classified list includes a four room house plus basement at 2523 Chestnut Street with inquiry at 329 Locust Street. Daily special broom 28 cents from Reliance Tea Co. Ice tools and tools from C L Adame at 200 N Front Street. Lost pair nose glasses on Dec 28 between blocks near 14th Oak and 4th Maine or streetcar. reward offered at 1401 Oak Street.
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Chestnut St
Locust St
Reliance Tea Co
North 6Th St
14Th
Oak
4Th
Maine Streets
Oak St
Quincy High Players Beat Payson Twice In Basketball Scrimmage
Quincy High opened with a 72 to 15 win over Payson in YMCA gym, paced by Steinbeck Lummis and Captain Bush. In the second game Quincy prevailed 50 to 6 as Welsh, Bush, Hokamp and Farrar contributed, while Maher and Brown stood out for Payson.
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Quincy High School
Payson
Steinbeck
Lummis
Quincy
Bush
Maher
Brown
Farnsworth
Fick
Brazelton
Moellering
Eisenberg
Hokamp
Farrar
Local Personal Notices From Quincy Ledger
Snyder's Taxi ad notes contact numbers. Mrs. Herman Freiburg of 524 North Seventh street ill at home with pleurisy and grip but improving. Mrs. Charles Zang hosted her mother and son Norman of Hannibal. Charles Kirtley from Carthage visited Quincy friends. Cronie Mills to join Machinery and Motor Co. N. S. B. Club hosts New Year’s Eve dance with spot dance prizes. Miss Mina Hendrickson visiting from Plattsville. Mrs. M. A. Hutmacher returned from six weeks with sister in Las Cruces. C. E. Hoadley of Kansas City visiting. C. B. Hoar of Keokuk visiting family. ex-W T. Duker member now with Justice Hoar Co. W. G. Musselman and family in Chicago for teachers’ convention. Dr. C. M. Gill and Mrs. Gill expect to return from Cleveland. J. T. E. Musselman and wife back from Rushville. G. H. Prante of Galesburg arriving for New Year then to New York for O T Johnson Dry Goods. Mrs. Ed Johnson hosted sister Mrs. J. A. Jefferson of St. Louis with Christmas decor and luncheon. Roney Carpenter played piano. Rolla Vandeventer in Quincy on legal business. son of Wl. Vandeventer. Born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. H V. Bradley at 918 North Twelfth Street, eight pounds. Mrs. Clara Hofer taken by ambulance from 1353 North Sixth to 200 Locust. ambulance also carried W. C. Ketchell from 1024 North Fourth to St Mary’s.
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Scranton
Maine Street
Mina Hendrickson
Plattsville
Wis
M. A. Hutmacher
B. F. Weisenhorn
Las Cruces
N. M
North Sixth Avenue
W. T. Duker
Keokuk
Justice
J. A. Jefferson
St. Louis
Roney Carpenter
Rolla Vandeventer
Brown County
Quincy
WL. Vandeventer
Hf. V. Bradley
North Twelfth Street
Bradley
Irwn- Overland Company
Clara Hofer
North Sixth Street
Locust Street
W. C. Ketchell
North Fourth Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Visitors Rally As Quincy Defeats Payson In Tight Game
Quincy wins 72 15 over Payson with Steinbeck scoring 13 and Lummis 23. Welsh Bush and Moeller ing contribute while Payson’s Dunn scores single goals. Referee Lummis and Grove officiate as timekeeper Becker and scorer Watters log the contest.
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Awa Buea
van Steel
Hokamp
Rice
Quincy
Steinbeck
Lummis
Welsh
Bush
Moellering
Payson
Brown
Morgan
Maher
Dunn
Grove
Becker
Watters
No Effect Seen In Road Change On Local Rail Work
Burlington and Wabash railway workers from Quincy report no immediate change as the government takes over the railroads. Officials expect reports to guide reorganizations, possible salary cuts for high officials, and fewer passenger trains to prioritize freight handling and troop movements.
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Burlington and Wabash Railway
Quincy
Uncle Sam
Washington
Trans-Continental Limited
Woman Hurt in Auto Accident Improves
Mrs. F Frike of 818 North Fifth Street is improving but still in serious condition after a taxicab crash last Tuesday. Returning from a visit with friends her cab struck a dog then crashed into a tree. she shielded her child, suffered a broken nose, facial injuries and abdominal cuts while her daughter Emily Ann sustained facial and body bruises.
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F. Frike
North Fifth Street
Blessing Hospital
Frike
Snyder
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Lett Willsey
Bert Hayes
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Charles M. Hirsheimer
Tudge
Edward Doocy
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Ind
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Quartermasters’ Corps
Viola Dean
Lines Wesleyan University
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John Dean
Teresa Malady
Nitty Morrison
Jacksonville
Lena Price
Kansas City
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A. B. Field
Edna Robinson
Ashland
James Robinson
Fern Medaris
Ouincy Business College
Lucinda Hooner
Eva Graves
Peoria
Ida Hall
George C. Weaver
Mrs. Lepper
Revolver
C. L. Adame
Front St
Quincy High
Farnsworth, Moellering
McCollan
Seeeee Grose
Timme
Dickson
Wesee Warner
Parrar
Allsmyer Vield
McColon
Grose
McCollon
G. Lummis
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Reese Brown
Ase Eeeeneene
Burlington
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Samuel
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Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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