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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
1
American-Mexican joint commission awaits Carranza’s refusal to sign the withdrawal protocol. Fletcher set to depart for Mexico, while Pershing withdrawal debates grow. Arredondo summoned, Dengeneri to act as temporary ambassador. Joint commission releases Atlantic City protocol text and caveat on discussions during troop presence.
Springfield Jan 3 Representative Michael G Igoe of the Fifth district Chicago was chosen by one vote for minority leader of the Illinois House in a Democrat held senate session Igoe received 30 votes Ferdinand A Garesche 20 Gorman of Chicago was unanimously chosen as president pro tempore and will be minority leader of the Senate
A Vienna Reichspost dispatch reports plans for an important meeting of the presidents of German Austro Hungarian Bulgarian and Turkish parliaments in Berlin on January 18.
Jan 3 report from Dubuque Iowa says John C McKensis of Elizabeth Illinois congressman from the thirteenth district married Miss Jensie Ida Laigon of Elizabeth. The couple left immediately for Washington after the ceremony.
The document outlines a multilateral protocol for withdrawing American troops from Mexican soil within forty days of approval, under Articles I to VII. It details how withdrawal is to be conducted, occupation of evacuated territory by constitutionalist forces, communication between Mexican and American commanders, and routes of withdrawal via Columbus or the El Paso railroad, with cross-border guard duties and immediate effect upon approval. Signed in Atlantic City on November 24, 1916, by Frank K. Lane, George Gray, John R. Mott, Luis Cabrera, Yenacio Bonillas, and Alberto J. Pani.
Washington January 3. Congress weighs expanding tariff duties beyond coffee rubber and wool to cover more items on the free list to avert a looming deficit. Treasury experts say a maximum five percent tariff on these four commodities would yield about 45 to 50 million annually, far below needs. Secretary McAdoo cites about 195 million to be raised by taxation plus bonds. The free list includes cocoa drugs undressed furs meats oils potatoes silk and tea with others like copper iron ore leather and steel products largely removed. The Ways and Means Committee, with President Wilson likely to defer to them, seeks a broad revenue bill incorporating key imported items while dropping others.
Herman Bil lik, serving a life term for murder in Chicago in 1907, seeks commutation of sentence. The pardon board, with Gov Duane, hears the case and Col McNaughton investigates for further information. The petition rests on claims that trial testimony was perjured.
Springfield Jan 3 leaders of the wet and dry factions meet to break a deadlock on liquor legislation in the fiftieth general assembly opening today. Dry leaders claim control of the house by five to ten votes and push a statewide prohibition bill with a referendum in 1918. Wet leaders counter with about eighty five house votes and aim to block new dry laws while not seeking repeal of local option. I Scott McBride plans to stay through the session.
Reports from El Paso cite fighting between Villa outposts and Juarez garrison at Los Medanos near the Mexican Central railway. Refugees say Carranza troops hold the line between Chihuahua City and Santa Rosalia, contradicting Villa partisan claims of a main column between Santa Rosalia and Chihuahua City.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders an investigation into railroad rates charges rules and practices for moving potatoes from Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota to southern and eastern destinations. Hearings time and place to be announced later.
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Hammann former director of the Foreign Office Intelligence section flatly criticizes the Entente reply to central powers peace proposals. He cites Bar on Greindl on Belgian encirclement and accuses the Entente of neutral Belgium erasure while defending Germany and Romania Greece and Russia.
London Jan 3 Baron Cowdray has been appointed chairman of the British air board succeeding Baron Sydenham who has resigned.
An official dispatch from Paris on January 3 reports Italy has expanded gains along the Italian front, claiming 1,200 square miles conquered since Italy’s entry, a shortened front from 600 to 375 miles, and 1,875 miles of entrenched lines. Italian war production shows 2,179 factories employing 69,000 workers, including 73,000 women, with Austrian prisoners totaling 85,000.
In Phoenix on January 3 both sides await the supreme court decision on a mandamus plea to compel Gov. Hunt to surrender the office to Governor-elect Campbell. Campbell and counsel call on Hunt. Hunt refuses until court action. Postal mail directed to the governor’s office flows to Campbell. ballots inspection resumes with Hunt claiming to hold the office.
Jacksonville Jan 3 Surgeons at Passavant hospital report Herb McAllister of Griggsville in critical condition after a Saturday accident when a falling tree fractured several vertebrae. Doctors hold out little hope for recovery.
Reports from Petrograd say Siesian and Rumanian forces retreat as Teutonia allies push from Transylvania into Moldavia. Von Mackensen’s northward drive nears Fokshany and Fundeny bridges while Russians and Romanians hold between the Buzeu and Danube. Dobrudja sees Russians fall back to Matchin opposite Braily. fronts in France and Galicia show sporadic fighting.
Washington January 8 Charges that a leak of advance information on President Wilsons peace note aided stock market profits drew Senate debate and a meeting between Thomas W Lawson of Boston and House Rules Chairman Henry. Senator Stone condemned any official leaks and called for investigation. Lawson urged action and Republicans pressed for inquiry.
Philadelphia January 3 new facts about Maizie Colbert the artists model found murdered in her apartments late Saturday night emerged as police pursue a new angle. A city employee who knew her said she was infatuated with a University of Pennsylvania graduate and former football player but they had been estranged for months. A Cynwood suburb man who had sought reconciliation hosted a New Year’s dinner and may have sparked jealousy that led to the death.
The State Department cabled the one note reply rejecting the central powers peace proposal to Germany and other belligerents. President Wilson has not decided further action but keeps an open mind awaiting the Entente’s reply. Senate debate over endorsing the note unfolds with emphasis on thorough committee study and deliberate action.
Danville Illinois rider Charles Kilpatrick learns from brother Edwin Kilpatrick in Australia that Edwin's wife Mrs Kentchie Kilpatrick a wealthy Australian was killed in an automobile collision while traveling from Adelaide to Melbourne.
In Granite City a Sunday closing law will take effect next Sunday. Mayor Stesle warned saloon owners that violations would jeopardize licenses. The notice urges adherence to the new prohibition measure and marks the first enforcement date.
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