Street Battle Grips Buenos Aires as Dictator Takes Power
In Buenos Aires on January 10 strikers clash with police across the city with major battles in front of the post office. General Dellepiane declares a military dictatorship and orders force to restore order. Strikes continue with violence, arson, and troops deployed. railways halt, newspapers burned, and public services disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Dellepiane
Irigoyen
Dellapiane
Dellapane
Mar de Plata
San Martin
Delleplane
Radical Party
Gariabldi
Republic
la Vanguardia
Socialist Organ
Trapshooting Body Is Given New Name
New York January 1 After a meeting here it was announced that the Interstate Trapshooting Association would be known in the future as the American Trapshooting Association. It will have jurisdiction over all trapshooting tournaments in this country and Canada. The grand American handicap at clay targets will take place next August at the South Shore club in Chicago. State championship shoots will call for 300 targets instead of 100, making these events two days in duration at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Trapshooting Association
The
American Trapshooting Association
Canada
South Shore Club
Chicago
Each Of Allies Has Drawn Up Peace Plan
Paris edition of the London Daily Mail reports that each great ally prepared a pro am for the peace conference. It notes only France and the United States show divergences, suggesting the final program will blend the best features of each draft.
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Paris
London Daily Mail
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Ad Ad Claims Cure
Druggists offer PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching. It treats blind, bleeding or protruding piles, stops irritation, soothes and heals. Promises restful sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
Wanted Experienced Waitress for Young China Cafe
Reward offered for information leading to recovery of a stolen bicycle reported Friday at 9 p.m. in front of Western Union at Double Bar, Spring Fork area. Black Planar-Arrow bicycle, one mud board on pear wheel. Call Western Union, Carl Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Western T'Nion
Carl Hand
The
Lou Wheeler Dies After Ice Truck Accident
Louis Wheeler aged 70 died at St Mary hospital after injuries from a fall from an auto truck of Hutmacher Ice Co beneath the Burlington viaduct. A severed leg artery caused fatal blood loss. Wheeler, born in Germany, lived in Quincy most of his life and was active in the Iron Molders union No 44 and a former volunteer firefighter. He leaves a widow and six children in Michigan, Illinois, and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Lou” Wheeler
Hutmacher Ice Company
Burlington Viaduct
Elm Street
St. Mary Hospital
Wheeler
Hutmacher
Quincey
Conceptune No. 4
Iron Molders’ Union No
Occidental
John Wheeler
Benton Harbor
Mich
W. C. Wheeler
Quincy
Edward
Chicago
George Hopkins
Portland
Cre
Clorence Jones
Kansas City
Arthur Whippie
Bonds Missing At Studebaker Office In South Bend
Fifty men search the four story Studebaker administration building for 230000 in Liberty bonds missing since Saturday. Studebaker president A R Erskine denies receipt of the bonds. Edward Snyder, 15, employed since October, is named as the mail clerk. Harvey Larkins, a longtime postal worker, says he delivered a registered package matching the description but cannot recall the date. Receipts are held by the bank and post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Corporation
Detroit
A. R. Erskine
Edward Snyder
Corporation
Studebaker
Harvey Larkins
Larkins
Erskine
Cerk
Young Snyder
Bank
First
Old National of Detroit
Young Turks Forcing Turkey Into War
Prince Sabath Eddine, nephew of the sultan, says German intrigues and the Young Turks forced Turkey toward war. He condemns the Young Turks and appeals to the Allies to aid Turkey in becoming a useful member of civilized nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Geneva
Young Turk Party
Turkey
Sabath Eddine
Turkish Liberal Organization Party
Constantinople
Financial Leaders Visit Latin Races
Delegation of midwest bankers manufacturers and merchants prepares to travel to Central America to foster trade and financial ties with Latin American nations. Representing the Chicago Association of Commerce the Illinois Manufacturers Association and the Chicago Clearing House, the group may add a South American leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Midlewest
Central America
Pan-American Union
Chicago Association of Commerce
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Chicago Clearing House
South America
Disposed Of Forged Mining Bonds Caught
CHICAGO Jan 11 Charged with disposing of forged municipal and school bonds for more than $500,000 to finance the Butler Iron company a mining concern of Poplar Bluff Missouri Millard T V Cutter head of a Chicago bond firm was taken into custody The fraudulent securities are said to be held chiefly by Chicago concerns and investment firms in St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati and other western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Butler Iron Company
Poplar Bluff
Millard TV
Cutter
Finn
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Martin to Face City Council Over Street Railway Franchise
W A Martin, superintendent of the Street Railway, will appear before the City Council Monday night to explain why the company’s franchise should not be revoked. He cites war-time material shortages, rising operating costs, and staffing losses, pledging better service as veterans return. He notes recent equipment issues and snow plow layoffs affected service but promises improvements and openness with aldermen.
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W. A. Martin
Street Railway Company
Mr. Martin
The
Whig
Joop
Fifth
Hampshire Street
Street Railways Company
Make Work Permanent Farm Extension Bill
Washington January 11 farm extension work carried on by the government in cooperation with the states during the war would be made permanent under a bill submitted to Congress by Secretary Houston who asked for an appropriation of 4 670 000 to defray the government s cost of this activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Houston
Raker Arks For Money In Deficiency Bill
Washington June 11 Congress was asked by Secretary Baker for a deficiency appropriation totaling 8.488 million dollars for the current fiscal year. Of this 88 million would cover additional war department employees and 2.473 million would pay for the burial of soldiers officers and civilian employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raker Arks
Washington
Congress
Friddy
Baker
Officara
Ivilian
Bromo Quinina Promises Quick Relief for Cold Ailments
An old advertisement claims colds cause headaches and pains and promotes Laxative Bromo Quinina Nine tablets. The box features Bromo Quinina with a simple descriptor and brand name E. F. Grove.
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E. F. Grove
Endorsement of Government Rail Control Debated
Directors of the chamber discussed requests that favor government control of railroads but did not endorse them. A letter from Attorney Wall was read with no action. a suggestion for a general referendum was tabled. Communications praising the chamber for pushing better railroad service were also read.
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Chamber of Commerce
McAdoo
Directors of
the -Chamber
John E. Wall
East St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
E. Hollister
Manufacturers’ Bureau
Chamber
Traffic and Transportation Bureau
Wabash
How To Control Boys Discussed At Lincoln
The Lincoln school PTA met Friday with Mrs. Mary Morton leading a discussion on Controlling Boys influenced by Judge Ben Lindsey. A Valentine social is planned for February 14 with booths and refreshments to fund athletic materials, and a committee will arrange framing Booker T. Washington’s portrait donated by the Tuskee Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
The
Lincoln School
Mary Morton
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Booker T. Washington
Tuskee Institute
Witnesses in Wolf Case Reported in Springfield
Grand jury witnesses in the conspiracy to defraud the government case against Wolf Manufacturing Co members are in Springfield but the case had not started by Friday night, per AP dispatch. Defendants Fred Wolf senior, Fred Wolf Jr, and Paul Wolf allegedly shipped rejected harness gear to the Army and used inferior materials.
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Wolf Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Associated Press
Fred Wolf
Fred, Jr
Paul
Department of Army
Swiss Deputy Reports German Majority Amid Turmoil
Swiss deputy Jean Tmgg returning from Berlin says the present German troubles are transient and stirred by Spartacans to sway the national assembly elections. He cites food shortages likely lasting to March and estimates Berlin support: 20,000–25,000 Spartacans, 40,000–43,000 independent socialists, and 300,000–400,000 backing the current government.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Jean ™Gg
Berlin
Prenier Ebert
Phillip Scheidemann
George Ledebour
Hugo Haase
Karl Liebknecht
Spartacans
National Assembly
Germany
Wilson weighs partial support for Italy at peace table
Paris report says President Wilson has nearly decided on a partial endorsement of Italy's territorial claims. He reportedly told Premier Orlando his ideas may stay private until peace delegates are briefed. He favors safeguarding sovereignty while recognizing Jugoslav aspirations and internationalizing to avoid a military clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Italy
Orlando
Adriatic
United States
Firat
Labor Assembly weighs labor ticket for spring election
Organized labor debated creating a labor ticket at Friday’s Trades and Labor Assembly meeting but took no action beyond scheduling a mass meeting for Sunday January 14 to decide if a ticket should be submitted. Delegates voiced both support and opposition as Schmitt and Murphy were elected to attend a Mooney meeting in Chicago. Credentials from various trades were read and reports showed balances of $3,642.33 for the assembly and $651.20 for the Labor Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Trades and Labor Assembly
George Schmitt
R. C. Murphy
Mooney
Chicago
San Francisco
Joliet
Chester
Board of Pardons and Arole
Theetters
Quincy
Thesen
Labor Temple Associations
Quincy's Pulse To Entertain The Delegates
All arrangements are set for the banquet and dance at the North Side Boat club. Hosts from North and South Side Boat clubs will welcome about a dozen delegates from St. Louis and vicinity for the annual meeting of the Central States Amateur Rowing association. After the banquet and meeting, dancing will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Boat Club
North and South Side Boat Club
Central States Amateur Rowing Association
St. Louis
Night shift passes 25 soldiers through Quincy canteen
Constable E H Bernard and County Clerk W J Smith report 25 soldiers passed the Quincy canteen Friday night by midnight. They received cigars, fruit, gum and good wishes for the journey ahead. A wheel theft was reported to police. Gem City Lodge 357 I O Q F to elect new officers next Friday. Simon Pieper arraigned for wife abandonment with weekly support set at 4 dollars and 50 cents. Madam Daisy Walker Booker closed her sunshine talks at Bethel A M E church Friday night with refreshments provided.
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E. H. Bernard
W. J. Smith
Quincy
Gem City Lodge
P. C. Elsey
Simon Pieper
Daisy Walker Booker
Bethel A. M. E
Chief of Police Returns From Milwaukee With Gang Member
Chief Louis Melton returned to Quincy after visiting Milwaukee to escort Archie Hollenstein, a gang member in the New Year’s Eve assault on Charles Tushaus at Eighth and Broadway. Hollenstein claimed he was present but did not participate and denied involvement in a robbery initially reported.
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Milwaukee
Louis Melton
Archie Hollenstein
Charles Tushaus
Eighth
Broadway
Quincy
Hollenstein
Melton
Y M C A Notes on Ore Documentary and Plans
A large crowd watched Ore to the finished National Product at the Y M C A gym. George B Cawthorne explained the film on ore from mines to National Tube Co products. The event included a pool swim and a Chicago conference invitation for Y leaders to discuss aiding returning soldiers.
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National Tube Company
United State Steel Corporation
George B. Cawthorne
Cawthorne
The
Chicago
Boards of
Quincy Teams Triumph In Pair Of Icebox Wins
Quincy College beat Western State Normal 16 to 14 in Macomb as Sam Grabel’s Y M C A squad won 19 to 16 at Palmyra after a tightly fought second half. Key players included Whalen Laughlin Sondon Heinen Lemmer Nichols Yapp Harris and McDonough for Quincy and Schelp Farnsworth Keller Hirons Leindecker Kelty for Palmyra.
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Quincy College
Macomb
Western State Normal
Palmyra
Sam Grabel
Quincy Macomb Whalen
Laughlin Sandon
Hageman
Stevens Heinen
C c
Lemmer
Nichols Clark
Hannigan
Lg Rf
Yapp
Harris Klasner
Rg If
McDonough
Whalen
Sondon
Heinen
Laughlin
Nichols
Quincy
Quincy “Y
H. A. Adams
Schneider Schelp
Farnsworth
Keller Buckingham
Hirons
Clendenning Farrar
Stulman Leindecker
Rg i
Kelty
John C Flinn Dies From Pneumonia in Camp Point
John Cleve land Filton died at 4 AM Friday of pneumonia after falling ill December 30 following influenza. Born August 18, 1888 in McKee township, he was the son of William Flinn and Frances Harding Flinn. He married Alleen Williams February 16, 1910. they had four children, two daughters Vivian 5 and Vera, and twin sons who died. Surviving are his wife and two daughters, his father William Flinn of Camp Point, three brothers Fred of Clayton, William Jr. and James of Camp Point, and sister Mrs Henry Austin of Camp Point. Funeral at Pleasant View Saturday, private, Rev R A Umer. interment Evergreen cemetery, Camp Point.
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Camp Point
John Cleveland Filton
Pneumconia
Wilam
Frances Harding Flinn
McKee Township
Alleen Williams
Vivian
Vera
Addie
William Flinn
Fred
Clayton
William, Jr
James
Henry Austiin
Charles
R. A. Umer
Evergreen Cemetery
Seep Point
George Y. Downing
James Downing
Mise Edith Schrang
Quincy
Waa
Paul Folckemer
Margaret Merserway
Hersman
Martha Welch
Local residents mix with visitors in Pittsfield notices
Lt. and Mrs. Howe Woods host Lina forteen club on January 18 at their southeast Pittsfield home. Mrs. Rose Medlock of Steking Mo visits brother Bert Doracy and family. Helen Taylor, nurse in Alton, visits mother Elizabeth Lastor south of town. Fr Pliny Barney moves from Quincy to Pittsfield with wife. will live in Sowers property southeast. Mrs. P. P. Clarkson visits Barres relatives. Nurse Nina Wells to Galesburg for Mrs. Etla Buckingham’s surgery. Martin family from Pullman, Wash., stays with Mr. and Mrs. Martin east of town. Kilmer Benson visits uncle Charles H. Henson in Winnemac Ind. She recently discharged from service. Bertram McKnight returns from St. Louis to visit. Edward D. Glandon named chair of Northern iiness Independent Telephone Group. Glenn Conroy to Indianapolis for new job. Ming Maya Stone returns from Chicago. County Clerk Heskey issues marriage license to Cliff Bennett and Beulah M. Reynolds of Griggaville. Funeral of J. J. Troun er held. Odd Fellows assist at cemetery. Henry Bowers returns from Springfield. Harry Gelsendorfer discharged from army. former Bluffs meat shop operator visits Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Woods
Lina Fourteen Club
Rose Medlock
Stekiing
Bert Doracy
Helen Taylor
Alton
Elizabeth Lastor
Pliny Barney
Quincy
Quincy To This City and Will Make Their Home Here In the Future. Mr. Barney
Sowers
Cty
P.P. Clarkson
Barres
Nina Welhs
Galesburg
Etla Buckingham
Martin
Doris
Pullman
Wash
Michael Martin
Mina Vera
Kilmer Benson
Winnemac
Ind
Charles H. Henson
Peoria
Bertram McKnight
St. Louis
Edward D. Glandon
Northern Iiness Independent Telephone Group
Pike County
Ss Soeyiusre Company
Pittafield Exchange
Glenn Conroy
Indianapol
Ming Maya Stone
Chicago
Charles A. Heskey
Cliff Bennett
Beulah M. Reynolds
Griggaville
J. J. Troutner
William Hi. Cannon
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Henry Bowers
Springfield
Harry Gelsendorfer
Bluffs
Flood danger passes in Paris after river Selne rise
Flood warnings ease as the danger point along the Selne river approaches normal levels. Authorities report reduced risk after high water subsides, with monitoring continuing for potential secondary crest and local advisories in effect for riverside communities.
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Paris
Selne
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Whua
St. Mary
Cedar Street Viaduct
Search Studebaker Office
Hampshire
Armature
South Eighth
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Gov't
Lincoln
Ebert
Assembly
John C. Flinn
Pittsfield
iLt
Concordias
Ove Mounters
Labor Temple
Mounters
Vollbracht
Stormer
I K Eman
Ienee Adk Ee
Kurtzmann
Giles Bros
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Timothy
Alsike
Alfalfa
Kentucky
Geo. Ketler & Sons
Maine
Dr. Chapman
Chapman
G. W. Chapman
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