War Machinery Debate Highlights Centralization Proposal
Senator Wadsworth urges radical steps to unify wartime agencies amid a growing demand for coordinated leadership. He cites failures in ordnance and quartermaster departments and stresses that no single official can manage the war alone. President Wilson faces a need for a unified approach as preparations and supply chains strain under unprecedented demands. A Penshurst, Me., birth adds a personal note to the era of upheaval.
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Washington
Web
Amiri
Noel
Senate
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Hitchcock
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Wadsworth
Wiisen
Committee
Ordnance
Quartermaster’s
Quincy Hannibal Western League bid moves forward
Secretary Pennieover indicated Quincy and Hannibal may form a Western League team this year. Discussions with Albert Tearey and the Three League are noted as push for early action. Plans include a meeting to finalize the cross‑city franchise with May start and September finish, with exhibition games lined up.
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Hannibal
George Pennover
Tinnishbat Club
Whig Karne
Det
Quincy-Hannibal
Pennieover
Riedel Monday
Preent
Albert R. Tearey
Foner
Westru
Central Association
BP Eorta
Ganas
Heo
Uy Pantha
Hiiacy
Western
Leagtne
Mir. Restel
Tear
Hin
Py Deng Learney
Optic Atiemal Baseball Coui
Verall Minor
Canada
Des Wichtta
St. Joseph Ane
Jste
Denver
Tannibal
Hintter
Trapel
Statts City
Kansas City
Private Killed in Action February 2
Washington Feb 6 General Pershing announced Private Lewis Ousley infantry was killed in action February 2. No address details were given. Several others were slightly wounded the same day including Corporal Ernest Suddaby of Louisville Kentucky and Privates Joydon Cloce Poland Indiana Felix Wosyurkiy Wyoming Pennsylvania Joe Matthews Bismarck North Dakota Elmer J Young Par ersburg Indiana.
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Washington
Lewis Ousley
Infantry
General Pershing
Wis
Witen No
Ernest Suddaby
Louisville
Joydon
Cloce
Poland
Ind
Felix Wosyurkiy
Wyoming
Joe Matthews
Bismarck
N. D
Elmer J. Young
Pariersburg
Square Deal for All Sums Milk Cost Burden in Quincy
A historical note discusses milk pricing in Quincy, estimating daily milk output and annual household expenditure. It analyzes a proposed 11 cent per quart price, suggesting a potential $100,000 yearly rise for the city and urging a “Square Deal for All” through Chamber of Commerce and government cooperation.
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Quincy
Quincy Grill
Jantik
Chamber of Commerce
Iron Works Surgeon Killed By Italian Assassin Foiled
In San Francisco California Dr W E Buell chief surgeon of Union Ironworks was shot dead in his office by Felice Prato a discharged Italian border guard sergeant who then shot himself Detectives found a note reading I die satisfied in my right to ven detta a woman's photograph also appeared Prato lived in the Italian section where Buell previously practiced Bread Ration for Hotels A two ounce bread ration was ordered by the food administration for hotels restaurants and dining cars matching the English allowance
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Prato
San Francisco
Buell
Washington
The
Food Administration
England
Halting Scene in Movie Drama
A pistol shot heightens tension in the seventh episode of Vengeances and the Won, a Vitagraph drama serial at Quincy theater. Wilmer Duncan, Hideo, and Geers play Bhik, curtaw leader, amid a tense confrontation with Carol Plediaaway. A breath taken moment follows as a character lunges, then Miss Ph Lower reacts.
Threaten Reprisals For Pilots' Sentence
London reports the Daly Man states the British government will not pursue reprisals after a German court martial sentenced two British air crew to ten years for dropping propaganda leaflets inside the German lines. The remark follows a line of wartime rhetoric as allies chase containment.
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London
Peb
Ordess Germynv
Trompaso
Doctor Di Welsch Promotes Hadium-Serum for Infections
Dr Di Welsch touts Hadium-Serum as effective for treating and preventing rheumatic fever influenza catarrhal infections. He lists consultation hours from 10 to 12 and 2 to 8 for tuberculosis patients and other conditions.
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Spunny
CAT Tales
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Quincy Gas, Electric & Litg. Co
U. S
Star Theater
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Tomorow
Truman Pierson
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