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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
3
U S Border officials doubt the Torreon evacuation report as Villa advances from Torreon toward Saltillo after levying a 100000 peso war loan. Carranza rushes troops to Saltillo and Monterey while federal forces prepare to counter Villa’s bandit army.
Illinois high court ruled foreign corporation stocks not subject to state inheritance tax, affecting an Griffin Wheel estate case. The decision removes about $375,000 yearly in revenue and suggests the state may reclaim roughly $2.5 million previously taxed on foreign holdings since 1909.
New York Dec 30 A statement by George W. Anderson United States district attorney at Boston in charge of the government inquiry into food and fuel prices condemns business men who hold or detain cars unnecessarily as under suspicion He warns that if detention is part of a price boosting combination juries will not look with lenient eyes during these times
Muscatine Iowa December 30 Officials of the Central Association baseball club favor merging the Central Association with the Three–Eye league to form a top league series. The move would reduce expenses and improve the overall situation for the Central Association, according to a local official.
The Berlin Vossische Zeitung notes dwelling scarcity postwar discussions. War time in 47 German cities shows 1915 housing and apartment construction at a fraction of 1912, with rising empty dwellings signaling little need for new housing after the war. Reports also discuss liver sausage as butter substitute in Dresden, rising women workers in Germany, and horse meat prices in Duesseldorf amid wartime controls.
Bloomington Illinois December 30 the coroner s jury at Mason City Illinois found Mr and Mrs John Phillip Becker aged 85 and 83 murdered near Mason City on December 16 coming to their deaths at the hands of a person or persons unknown and recommended the release of Charles L and John E Thomas who have been held in Havana jail in connection with the crime Becket夫.
Chicago December 30 Public school children should use typewriters instead of pens Franklin Bobbitt of the University of Chicago told the Illinois Women's Legislative congress He said schools were only fifty percent efficient and that with proper equipment they could in half a day do what they now take a day to complete The debate also covered universal military training with some applauding and others opposing military tactics in schools
Vec 30 H M Owen of Decatur Illinois was elected president of the National Commercial Teachers fed eration and allied associations at the closing session of the twentieth annual convention here Friday night.
Gen Venustiano Carranza marked his 61st birthday with friends at a private Queretaro residence on Friday, as reported from Queretaro Mexico. The celebration occurred near the general's home as December 30 details circulated.
Washington December 30 Three U S senators Poindexter Weeks and Sutherland condemned the handling of foreign affairs as secret diplomacy They criticized secrecy and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for not being informed They urged open policy making Sunlight and the open air to disinfect foreign conduct and questioned presidential consults.
Dec 30 report from Buenos Aires notes astonishment as United States is said to consider adopting a military service plan modeled after Argentina. Criticism of Argentina's plan fuels disbelief that Americans would accept conscription under influence or tips, with editorials mocking public understanding.
In Paris Gen Lyautey minister of war delivered his maiden speech to the deputies on the nomination of Gen Joffre as marshal of France. He called it a high honor to elevate the man who saved the country. Viviani said the decree honors the Marne and Yser soldier and reflects the nation's will.
Mexico City dispatch says General Manuel M. Dieguez, Jalisco governor, was named to supreme command of constitutionalist forces in southern Chihuahua by General Obregon. He takes control of the Loreto district near Torres, to lead operations against Villa.
In Phoenix on December 30, about 5000 gallons of whiskey wine and beer were emptied from a city water wagon into the street as a parade followed. Two hundred cars and several floats took part while a brass band played a dirge. The confiscated liquor, valued at $20,000, was poured under the state prohibition law in a ruling by Superior Judge Stanford.
Judge Lyman McCarl will travel to Pittsfield for legal business while Quincy residents hear of Sterns' Department Store promotions offering overcoats, fur pieces, and tailor suits at old prices. The brief personals list local visits, shop savings shows, and community events with multiple residents and businesses named.
Frederick L Small’s actions the morning his wife’s body was found after the cottage fire were described in Ossipee New Hampshire. Eyewitness Edwin C Conner testified about the Boston trip and a £20000 joint life insurance policy cited as motive. A handwriting list from Small’s handbag detailing cottage furnishings and values was read to the jury.
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