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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
1
Admiral Sims testifies on wartime decoration policy criticizing medal juggling. He argues officers deserve honors based on merit, not posturing, citing Jacob Jones sinking and urging consistent recognition. He chides changes to award orders that altered merit and provoked controversy.
Paris January 16 Premier Clemenceau sent a letter to Leon Bourgeois withdrawing from the race for the presidency. He said he would refuse any mandate if his withdrawal is disregarded and that his resolution is final despite ministers urging him to stay in the contest.
A proposed inland waterway aims to create a direct route for water commerce from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, connecting Chicago with New Orleans and linking Pittsburgh to Chicago. The plan includes power generation potential and routes via the Illinois river, Hennepin canal, and connections to St Louis, Rock Island, and Davenport, with government permitting sought to open the route.
Berlin, Wednesday. Hugo Preuss, former minister of the interior, argues that Germany’s constitution favors a parliament system and cabinet ministers who are responsible to the legislature, contrasting it with the American system where ministers are aides to the president and not responsible to Congress. He cites American interest in emulating aspects of the proposed charter. Preuss links civil service reform limits to the U S presidential cabinet system.
Kansas City Mo Jan 17 Following witness testimony that the federal disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth Kansas were covered by a committee with officers in charge approval Judge John C Pollock of the Kansas City Kansas federal court ordered a sweep in investigation of the barracks.
Forty-two men and eight women arrested in raids as extremists were released from Ellis Island on bail. A total of 59 freed since Federal Judge Knox ruled immediate bail must be given. Liberty bonds posted totalled 68000 dollars including 10000 for Weinstein chief of staff and 1000 for each other case.
The article reports the end of liquor sales as Prohibition takes effect at midnight with the justice department and internal revenue bureau enforcing the new Dashc law. Secretary Glass approves enforcement regulations. John F. Kramer announces near 1500 staff ready to start duties with $2,000,000 until July 1. Treasury officials warn of bonded warehouse liquor thefts and assign guards to prevent further losses.
Chicago reports the end of John Barleycorn with Prohibition in effect as midnight marked the Eighteenth Amendment tombstone. Government agents act as pallbearers to guard the tomb while few mourners observe the wake amid scarce drinking and altered landmarks. The police seek six armed bandits who robbed a train crew and fled with liquor. Alderman Hinky Dink Kenna converts his saloon into a confectionary, and other liquor venues reshaped into drug stores or hotels.
In Detroit a witness said raisin whisky fumes traveled 100 to 300 feet during an interurban collision on Grand River. Nick Tumarello sued Detroit United Railway for 500 dollars after being thrown from a car. witnesses reported strong odors and a jug of raisin whisky in the casualty list. The defense argued drinking, and the court ruled Tumarello had no case.
In New York on Friday a lone bandit attempted to rob the Manhattan Savings Institution at Broadway and Bleeker, demanding $5,000 from teller David Sands. A revolver battle with officers and staff ensued, four shots hit the wall as Sands ducked under the counter. The would be robber, named James Stratton of Chicago, was captured by bank president Constant Bird and handed to police.
F H Swift leader of the St Louis Retail Druggists Association says the National Association of Retail Druggists proposed government agencies to fill whisky prescriptions. Physicians may prescribe a pint per 10 days, but few would, due to records, moral concerns, and risk to druggists. No action announced. The rhyme about becoming a drug store is noted as not circulating.
In Paris a plenary caucus of 821 of 924 deputies and senators chose Paul Deschanel as candidate for the presidency over Georges Clemenceau, who was absent. Deschanel led by 19 votes. Poincare reportedly refused reelection. Other leaders marshaled for Deschanel and Clemenceau alike faced active canvassing.
Washington Jan 17 Expenditure of 15 680 625 from war department surplus funds for airplanes and motors would be authorized by a bill introduced in the House by Chairman Kahn of the military affairs committee. The measure aims to keep alive the war created airplane industry per Secretary Baker's request.
The supreme council approved recommendations to relieve Russia's interior by supplying medicine machinery and other needed goods in exchange for grain flax and other surplus items. The plan adds facilities through Russian cooperative societies but does not change allied policy toward the Soviet government.
Paris January 16 The supreme council approved a letter to the Dutch government seeking the extradition of the former German emperor. French circles expect Holland will refuse to deliver Count Hohenzollern, arguing crimes named in the peace treaty are not in Dutch law or in Dutch treaties with the allies. The council also approved a letter to Germany demanding surrender of war crime defendants under the peace treaty.
Chicago January 17 support staff reports 5000 primary grade pupils in Chicago public schools became their own teachers as older students supervised younger ones due to a severe teacher shortage caused by low salaries. The superintendent announced efforts to fill vacancies.
Washington reports preliminary sessions of a bipartisan Senate leaders committee negotiating the peace treaty. Senate Republican leader Lodge and colleagues Lenroot and Kellogg conferred on proposals from the Democrats. Optimism is waning as table discussions proceed amid public caution.
Witnesses described an inn scene in LeMans where soldiers took roses from a barmaid paying two francs. Captain Karl W. Detzer of the 308th military police stands accused of brutality to prisoners after arresting Clement Davis and two others with a riding crop. Davis pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct to avoid the guard house awaiting trial.
LAWTON Michigan January 17 Walter Tabor repudiated a prior statement made to a Kalamazoo deputy alleging his 80 year old father in law killed Maud Virgo Tabor He said the confession was false in every particular and that he had been misled into believing he was confiding in an attorney For his part Joseph Virgo of South Bend Indiana who faced manslaughter charges was released from custody
Chicago Jan. 17 boisterous cheering will be prohibited at western conference basketball games a ruling announced tonight at the Northwestern Iowa game the official order directs referees to signal the captain of the home team for a technical fault when spectators become loud. Washington Jan. te direct General Hines ordered silvetien of an electric test in renee work on 2 angen well base capable Se Se weeks fa. i tr
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