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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
1
Chicago reports two deaths from extreme cold. Two frozen bodies found one in a street car barn pit, another in a doorway. Temperatures ranged from 35 degrees below zero at Mitchell to 15 to 22 below in Nebraska as relief seemed unlikely.
Washington officials say the embargo restricting export freight into New York Boston and Philadelphia is temporary. They cite holiday congestion labor inefficiency and freight handler strikes as causes and describe the measure as a gate to ease delays. Other ports like Baltimore could be used if needed.
Victor L. Berger again quoted a 1917 New York speech claiming the war was started by capitalists and produced by Lombard Street and Wall Street. He argued plutocrats prefer the Kaiser to social democracy, calling Congress rubber-stamp and President Wilson sending Elihu Root to Russia.
December cash outgo on war bills stood at 2.08 billion dollars, the highest monthly total, while the six months of the year brought 10.632 billion dollars in outlays excluding principal debt transactions. Secretary Glass urged bankers to oversubscribe treasury certificates and future issues, stressing that the war is won and the bills must be paid.
The War Department announced the arrival of one officer and 284 enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces released from Rastatt prison camp in Germany. Names listed include Jokerson Havana Illinois Clark Reardon Iowa Behara Meyer Cincinnati Iowa Gisson Milo Washington etc. arrival in France follows imprisonment.
After a northeast snowstorm halted efforts, Coast Guard and Navy crews completed a landmark rescue off Fire Island. About 2,500 soldiers aboard the stranded Northern Pacific were safely ashore or aboard vessels, with 2041 troops ferried Friday and 259 more carried ashore Thursday. one lifeboat capsized but no lives were lost. The operation showcased brave action by Coast Guard crews and sailors under difficult surf conditions.
More than 200 war material manufacturers from the United States and Canada met in Cleveland to form the Association of Manufacturers of War Material. They urged passage of the Dent bill and urged immediate payment of obligations over 1.5 billion dollars arising from informal war contracts. W S Simington Jr was elected president and the group opposed Senator Hitchcock’s plan to formalize contracts via a non‑interested commission, citing delays.
President Wilson assures Italy of U S support and explains the postwar agenda in the chamber of deputies. He highlights shared aims of right and justice, the mustering of independent nations, and the need for united motive and disinterested policy in future peace efforts.
President Wilson designates Herbert Hoover as director general of an international relief organization for liberated nations. Norman Davis will assist, forming a two American representation to lead unity of relief efforts across neutral and enemy countries. The French ministers Clementel and Vilgrai are named as France’s representatives with others to follow.
Berlin dispatch reports a protest against a so called abject surrender to the Poles promoted by Herr Ernst of the Prussian ministry. Zeitung Am Mittag challenges government inaction and labels its posture Chinese apathy while noting the border voyage of the minister.
A short persuasive piece explains the wedge as a sharp thin edge for cutting and a broad back for heavy blows. It compares the wedge to an entering wedge into the business world, suggesting it will open the way for your future if you use The WHIG WANT AD wedge.
The Senate focused on President Wilsons peace terms with Senators Lewis and Thomas defending the Presidents aims while Senator Lodge urged rapid peace. Lodge rebutted charges of stalling league of nations talk and warned the worlds peril. Senate adjourned to Monday as Senator McCumber plans to back a league of nations.
Washington Jan 4 Reductions of 25 to 30 percent in existing freight rates from Atlantic ports to ports in South America Asia Japan Australia and Africa are announced by J H Rosseter director of operations of the shipping board effective for January and February loadings He said the cut aims to maximize use of shipping board tonnage for American exporters.
An orphan boy named Marcel, ten years old, traveled to America on the Matsonia with Captain Peter B. Kyne and Battery A of the 144th artillery. He had followed a French regiment into battles, survived four over the top charges, and later hid in a bass drum case to avoid exposure on the voyage home. Captain Kyne plans to adopt him and take him to San Francisco.
Russian forces under Kolchak lift the vodka ban returning manufacture and sale with a license system and high excise taxes. The move funds the army as mobilization of youths and officers is ordered for January 15, 1919 following a December 31 fund drive.
The Rt Rev Daniel S Tuttle 82 the Missouri Episcopal bishop was robbed by two Black men at 10 40 p m in front of 4001 Enright Avenue as he walked from St George s chapel toward his home at 74 Vandeventer Place Pistol was pointed under his nose a knife slit pockets and two purses valued at 8 and a watch with cross inscribed from Mary Boffinger were taken Bishop notified police after returning home
In Rome crowds welcomed troops returning from the front with lively demonstrations. The Piave front troops attracted especially warm cheers as the city displayed Italian, American and allied flags in festive decor.
Paris reports the French delegates to the peace congress will include Premier Clemenceau and Foreign Minister Pichon, with likely inclusion of Finance Minister Louis Klotz, Leon Bourgeois of the League of Nations society, and Captain Andre Tardieu heading Franco-American war matters.
Amsterdam reports that the British and Dutch governments have reached an agreement on the status of the former German emperor. Copenhagen dispatches claim Posen is now Polish controlled with German officials replaced by Polish symbols and authority.
A 35 year old unidentified man was beaten and shot to death Friday in the basement of Frances R Posey widow at 4446 Lindell Boulevard St Louis. Police believe the victim was a known troublemaker from a drinking party at the Posey home.
Georgia Leach a 21 year old inmate of Euclid House private reformatory in St Louis escaped with another girl by climbing down a sheet from a second story window. Leach fell from about 10 feet sustaining a broken ankle and was later taken to City hospital after seeking help at the loop station. She claimed she and the other girl planned to leave and return before breakfast without matron knowledge.
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