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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
3
Mayor O'Brien Chief Marriotte and Police Chief Ryan interview property owners outside Quincy to win support for a petition to annex adjacent districts. They warn stagnation harms growth, property values, and tax base, urging residents to sign to boost population toward the 1900s or 40,000 benchmark.
The government extends census return deadlines by two weeks allowing Quincy to annex nearby districts with 2,000 residents. Advocates argue annexation brings city water, sewers, police, fire protection, lower insurance costs, and access to free schooling, boosting property values and growth. Community leaders urge residents outside the limits to join, asserting annexation makes Quincy bigger and better.
In Binghamton New York Mrs J Christman reports long nervous condition and promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills. Advice offered through Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
Albany New York January 14 the first step in preparing for the trial of five Socialist assemblymen suspended for alleged unfitness was the organization of the judiciary committee to hear evidence. The committee will draft proper charges likely by attorney general Newton with public hearings starting next Tuesday if possible and stenographic reports to all members.
Local notes advertise shoe bargains at Giles Bros and N Heintz & Sons, along with Society updates. Henry Pryor suffers a mashed foot from a factory accident at Little Metal Wheel Works. several residents visit, travel, or attend lectures on Christian Science and other Community events.
Maynard Clark and Mrs Nan Kinder were taken into custody at 326 Vermont Street on a vagrancy charge after consuming doped cider and causing a scene. Kinder’s son will testify in police court today. Straw vote at Michigan shows immediate treaty ratification support with 1116 ballots for, 714 for unconditional, and 345 opposing.
Burlington Iowa January 14 R E Totten a brakeman on the Burlington locomotive that exploded near Danville has died of injuries. He is the third victim of the accident to die.
L V B Cameron, president of the National Association of Brokers in refined sugars, charged that the U S sugar equalization board caused last year's shortage. He said the board pushed export sales before Great Britain claimed its Cuban crop share, leading to a dehage and a domestic famine despite insured cane sugar stocks.
In Washington on January 14 the Senate rejected an amendment by Senator Harrison to exclude the waters of the St Lawrence and Niagara rivers from the water power development bill. The chamber acted on most amendments the House approved last June, with a final vote expected today. Senator Nelson of Minnesota defended the measure against claims that it would give away water power.
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin denounces the water power bill as a surrender to special interests and a failure of government, arguing that only a nominal charge per horsepower is imposed. He predicts President Wilson will veto the measure.
New York January 14 five suspended Loyalist assemblymen demand an immediate trial hearing as the central demand of their protest. They insist on due process and rapid resolution of their suspension status amid political tension.
After a conference of lawyers and party leaders with Morris Hillquit, chief counsel, the Socialist party declared it will fight the issue to the end regardless of cost. The statement said the party is prepared to carry the question to the highest state court and, if needed, the U S Supreme Court, arguing the issue affects not only the party but the people and democratic institutions.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching. For blind, bleeding or protruding piles it stops irritation soothes and heals. Get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
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