McCormick to Speak on World War at Empire Monday
Medill McCormick congressman at large from Illinois will describe his Western Front visits and the German brutality of the European conflict. He arrives Monday at 1 30 pm with a 3 pm reception at Newcomb hotel where Quincyans of all social ranks are invited. The Empire engagement starts 1 39 pm and precedes the Red Cross dance at the Armory. VP names from city and rural districts are asked to take seats on stage.
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Chisel Word Elims Girl From State Spelling Contest
Edith Grady was eliminated at Springfield after transposing two letters in the word chisel during the state spelling contest. Despite knowing the correct spelling she received no second chance, as the rules barred it, finishing with thirteen of fifty competitors remaining.
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Coal famine delays wartime contracts in New England
Washington report says James J. Storrow, New England fuel administrator, warned Secretary Baker that hundreds of millions in clothing and war munitions contracts cannot proceed at current coal supply rates. He called for immediate relief, noting some factories have fuel for only two weeks and discussed options with officials Garfield and Baker.
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