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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
3
London Jan 12 British minister Sir Winston Churchill urged American and British leaders to accelerate military aid and unity. He warned of a hard, decisive war ahead and called for stronger action to sustain freedom, international law, and the shared struggle against German aggression.
Officials debate meat supply and pricing policies as the food administration seeks to modify stock limits. Leaders including Jeli G0 Tahion and Po prostdomt discuss plans to boost production, while criticism cites rising costs and consumer demand.
Witnesses including McAday urged restraint as the Interstate Commerce Committee pressed the administration’s rail policy after World War II. He argued government control should follow wartime operation profits, with six months after peace as a trigger. Senate hearings were postponed to next week.
London reports Germany pins hopes on U boats to defeat the allied forces and sustain a threshold army supply. Officials note American help may determine if Allied transport and war material needs can be met, though opinion is divided. The central point remains that U boat efficiency could shape any chance for peace.
A telegram from Sigmund Stumim of the Russian American Journal Commerce asks President Wilson to clarify Russia’s greeting. The reply expresses gratitude and notes a desire for stronger ties and mutual understanding between the American and Russian peoples.
A disrupted coal supply has crippled railway traffic and left coal deliveries to churches halted. The disruption worsened ongoing fuel shortages and affected saloons and other facilities reliant on coal for energy and heating.
Three clerks, John Jewell, Mr Hitt, and Carr Othson, were killed with an axe during a bank robbery at the Winters National Reserve bank in Camp Funston. A fourth man, Kearney Warnell, was wounded and may recover. Officers believe two robbers, one in Captain uniform, entered the vault and seized cash. The incident prompted revocation of all military police at the cantonment.
PRCOWENT OPPOSES NEW GABINET MA WASTINGTON Jan 12 Congressional plans seek a new cabinet office to coordinate munitions and production with the War and Navy departments. President Wilson’s Friday meeting backed current secretaries but urged stronger organization for munition supply with the War Industries Board. Lawson Heads Mine Workers Denver Jan 12 John R Lawson elected president of the United Mine Workers of America at a January 15 convention, per labor leaders.
NEW YORK JAN 2 John Tee roy Mitchel who retired on Tan 1 as mayor of New Ver s Leen Biaint. eda mater in the Hon corps of the United States army. Central American Poet Dies
Washington report says Wickaby Frel Mo Cook of the aero squadron was accidentally shot and killed while aboard a United States transport. His mother is Mrs. Hattie Burnham of Fort Wayne Indiana.
Madrid January 12 King Alfonso signs a decree dissolving the Cortes calling elections for February 24 and scheduling the new parliament to convene on March 18.
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover is expected to address the Laymen Missionary movement convention in Kansas City on February 21 to 24. Announcement of Hoover’s appearance was made by F. J. Michel of Chicago, the movement’s western secretary.
Four Hannibal business men and Master Plumbers association members George Al Branham Edward Seibel Arthur E McNally and J T Hanrahan were arraigned under a state antitrust statute. Prosecutors from Moris Anderson and the Attorney General's office pursued the case, claiming the group fixed prices in restraint of trade. Preliminary readings were waived and a trial set for January 19.
The White House discusses a plan to halt nonessential public spending and urges states and counties to stop private construction subsidies. Secretary McAdoo notes a possible proclamation to curb war-related private capital and limit stock issuances until the war ends.
Reports from unofficial sources and the state department note growing banditry and revolts in northern and southern Mexico. Carranza’s control appears fragile in some states while rebels under Eulalio Gutierrez and brother Luis advance. Felix Diaz operates in the south with unclear coordination. U S officials see no immediate Carreys danger to the oil fields.
In Beaumont Texas on January 12 the shipyard laborers unions agreed to delay a possible strike at the request of President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor pending arrival of representatives of the federal Shipping Board to investigate the situation.
Purported health product claims lasting twenty five years and used by every civilized nation. The notice notes an advance in price to the jurist and asserts universal adoption despite garbled spelling and marketing language.
Miss Margaret Gels resigns from Goodrich Rubber to join Bastert Miller and Castle Insurance. Grace Ainsley fills her post with Underwood Typewriting. Mildred Timmerwilke takes Ainsley’s former job. Genevieve Britt undergoes adenoid removal at St Mary hospital and recovers. Empire theater treasurer Robert Hinchman will replace Phil Appel as advertising manager for W T Duker company. O’Farrell’s dancing school held Friday night’s dance at Ertel hall amid cold. Mrs William Rees of Live Oak visits before moving to Kansas City. St Pauls parochial school closes Friday due to Prof. Herman Warma’s illness. Wayne Johnson returns home after visiting Twin Falls. Mrs Th. Behrensmeyer hosts relatives. Nellie Schaefler teaches in Treingsche remains homebound. Ruth Jackson to Chicago to resume royal estate work. to live at Three Aris. Gharseh Grotto elects officers at Marente temple. Central Bay stamps drive planned. teething stamps on sale. stats kept. Lila Morton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merten, ill with fever in Chicago. Various local notes on travel, health, and community events.
British aircraft attack a Rome ammunition depot with bomb draping across the warfront. Reported figures indicate heavy munitions losses and significant material disruption.
Cure claim for piles using amenevit Paz ointment advertised with refunds if not cured. Claims first application provides relief and lists Pah, Trehong, Bind, Weeding or Protrading piles. Presents a sales pitch for quick remedy with money-back assurance.
The body of Private Troy E. Jones, misidentified with another soldier at Camp Doniphan, has been found at Jefferson Barracks and sent to this town by Burlington train No. 15. Details of the mix up are unclear and investigations continue as services are planned in Barry.
A national Baptist drive to raise a million dollars for war and religious needs starts April 1, with camps at army and navy cantonments in America. Pastors will be selected for the mission under a leadership team led by FW Aver of Camden.
Draft age men may enlist in the Navy for the war's duration instead of four years. A release certificate from the exemption board and registration card are needed. The Navy seeks aviation personnel and mechanics with electrical and radio experience.
Fragmentary OCR text reads as a health aid or advert about back pain relief and rubs. It mentions names and phrases that appear garbled and may include operation notes and contact hints but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
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