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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1919

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Reds Coup Let by U S Russ Army at Archangel

Bolshevik forces shell American and Russian positions around Ust Padenga on the Waga river and near Shenkursk while peasant mobilization signals a broader offensive. An American air raid hit Bolshevik positions in bitter cold as allied troops raid Rugozierka along the Murmansk line, with no allied casualties reported.

Archangel Ust Padenga Waga River Shenkurs Shenkursk Tania Vilsk Vologda Kadish Onega White Sea Murmansk Rugozierka Soroka

Krupp Plant Begins Work On U S Cannon Parts

The Krupp plant at Essen started producing parts for seventy two cannons rejected by U S authorities under the armistice. A German commission reports eighty cannons shipped to U S Army headquarters in Coblenz to replace noncompliant guns, completing the heavy artillery allotment of one hundred fifty two.

Associated Press Coblenz Krupp Essen United States Krupps Berlin

Fancy Beef Sold For 60 Cents In Denver

Denver January 23 60 cents a pound paid for the grand champion fat steer at the Denver Stock Show weighing 1800 pounds. Sold by Western Meat Co of San Francisco to the Brown Palace hotel of Denver. The same buyer paid 27.44 cents a pound for the grand championship carload of steers exhibited by M E Rhinesmith of Centennial Wyoming.

Denver Brown Palace Hotel Western Meat Company of San Francisco M. E. Rhinesmith Centennial Wyo

Blaine Jr. Resigns From Red Cross Post in Bid for Banking Role

James G. Blaine Jr. of Providence Rhode Island retires as director of the American Red Cross department of development to join Liberty National Bank of New York as vice president. He is succeeded by Edward Q. Crosaett of Davenport Iowa, associate director of the department of development.

Retirds RED Cross Washington James G. Blaine, Jr Providence R. 1 Department of Development American Read Cross Liberty National Bank of New York Edward Q. Crosaett Davenport Iowa

Transport Orizaba Docks with Troops Arrives at New York

The United States transport Orizaba with 2,550 troops aboard has reached quarantine off New York. Her party includes 34 sick and wounded officers and 848 wounded men. The Orizaba departed from Great January.

Orizaba New York United States Origaba

Papal Secretary Praises Gibbons On Golden Jubilee

In Baltimore on January 23 Archbishop Cerretti delivered a papal tribute to Cardinal Gibbons on the golden jubilee of his episcopate and praised President Wilson. He recalled Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland, noting the Holy See would honor Ireland with high distinction had he lived. Cerretti called this a historic American moment, lauding Wilson’s principles of humanity and noting church positions on peace four points: disarmament international arbitration and national self-determination.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons Wilson Bonaventure Cerretti Pope Benedict Monsignor Cetrretti Ireland St. Paul Archbishop Cerretti Holy Father America Cerretti West Monsignor Cerretti Wison Sierivan

Armour Defends Packers In House Testimony

Armour and company president Ogden Armour defended meat packing methods before House and Senate committees amid talks of government control. He cited a $25,000 salary, rejected collusion claims, and warned the pending bill could lead to ultimate government ownership. Armour attacked the FTC hearing and outlined South American profits, shipping aims, and policy on wiring cattle prices. Louis Swift of Swift and Company was slated to testify next.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Ogden Armour Armour and Company House Interstate Commerce Committee Senate Agriculture Committee Thomas F. Logan Swift and Company Standard Oil Company of Indiana Joseph P. Tumulty Edward N. Hurley Whoa Armour Port Worth Denver Dillon South America Mr. Armour Europe Germany Anmour

Results in Cologne final results Cologne Aix La Chapelle district

Amsterdam datelined report shows eight centrists are elected, three majority socialists and one democrat in the Cologne Aix La Chapelle district race.

Cologne Amsterdam Cologne-Aix la Chappel

New Zealand Casualties Report War Losses

Wellington reporting New Zealand wartime casualties total 87 982 with 18 000 killed and 48 prisoners taken by the enemy as of January 28. The tally reflects ongoing losses amid the conflict and notes a small number captured.

New Zealand Wellington N. 2

Heroes on Troopship Manchuria

Report on the Manchuria docking with tales of heroism. Lieut Ralph Twitchell of Winter Park Florida recalls Quentin Roosevelt as a brave shipmate. Major E C Williams of Illinois recounts his own crash after Roosevelt’s death. Other officers return home wounded. Red Cross relief plans in Serbia use military trucks from Italy and France to deliver food clothing and medical supplies amid severe pneumonia and shortages.

New York Manchuria Ralph Twitchell Winter Park Fla Quentin Rooesvelt Quentin Avors Twitchell E. C. Williams Illinois St. Mihiel Argonne E. P Sherry St. Louis Serbia Italy France J. T. Bowen Red Cross Belgrade

Cable censorship harms commerce in New York address

Dr E E Pratt of the council on foreign relations told Poughkeepsie Chamber of Commerce that continuing cable censorship damages American commerce. He questioned why US trade is burdened by a discriminatory censorship aiding competitors and hindering domestic markets as officials pledged action but none had been taken.

Poughkeepsie N. Y E. E. Pratt Committee On Communications The Council On Foreign Relations of New York Poughkeepsie Chamber of Commerce United States Dr. Pratt Daniels and Redfield Burleson War Trade Board Hich Mark O. Prentiss Council of Foreign Relations

Telephone rates re suspended by board

The Public Utilities Commission ordered the Central Union Telephone company to re suspend its proposed rate increase for telephone service between Decatur and vicinity Rockford and vicinity and Quincy and vicinity until July 28 1919.

Springfield Central Union Telephone Company The Public Utilities Commission Decatur Vicinity Rockford and Vicinity Quincy

Rotterdam to sail with troops for New York from Brest

The Frolland American line steamship Rotterdam of 24,149 tons gross, laid up in Rotterdam in March 1916, has sailed to Brest to load with American troops for New York, as announced by line representatives.

New York Frolland- American Line Rotterdam Brest Iince Line

Berlin Chief Eichhorn Hunted as Police Surround Hideout

Berlin police have surrounded the hiding place of former Chief of Police Eichhorn and anticipate his arrest soon, according to a report from Ispatoh t via the Six change Telegraph.

London Berlin Policy Eichhorn Ispatoh T Appenhagen Sixchange Telegraph Company

Rifles and Guns Seized in Warsaw Revolt Attempt

In Warsaw on Tuesday January 21 thousands of rifles many machine guns and grenades were found intended to topple the Pilsudski government now led by Paderewski. Authorities arrested about 1000 Bolsheviks to ensure orderly elections to the national assembly. Prince Sapieha remains imprisoned awaiting release once the political climate settles. The piece notes Paderewski’s leadership and Red Cross ties. Women in Poland push to vote, facing cultural resistance and familial opposition.

Associated Press Warsaw Pilsudski Paderewski National Assembly Prince Sanieha Joseph Pilsudski Poland

Soldiers Get Leave for Visit to Paris

All American officers and soldiers will have a three day leave in Paris before sailing home. Italian French Belgian and British origin troops may visit former homes or relatives in France Belgium Great Britain or Italy. Permission may be granted to men of exceptional character with sufficient funds. Black marks against privates will not bar leaves to visit relatives in Europe.

Paris United States France Belgium Great Britain Italy

China Seeks Sovereignty Free of Foreign Treaties

O T Wang of the Chinese delegation in Paris says two parts of China are united on foreign policy and that China seeks full restoration of sovereignty. He argues the banes are loan systems and railway concessions forced by foreign powers. He urges the peace conference to end such treaties to unlock investment and economic development.

Paris China O. T. Wang South China Associated Press Mr. Wang

Dance like tribute marks John Barleycorn’s obsequies

In Des Moines on January 23 a large Coliseum gathering celebrated the ratification of the federal prohibition amendment with jazz music and brisk talks, marking the public farewell for John Barleycorn.

Dury John Barleycorn Des Moines Coliseum

Chicago Board Names School After Colonel Theatara Roosevelt

The Chicago board of education adopted by rising vote a resolution to name the new school building in honor of Colonel Theatara Roosevelt, honoring his service and local impact. The action follows months of planning for the new Educations Center, with officials noting the naming reflects civic pride and historical remembrance.

Chicago Chicago Board of Education Theatara Roosevelt

Powers Favor Wilson Policy of Hands Off

Paris bulletin reports President Wilson's proposals approved including recognizing Russians' right to direct their own affairs. Powers refuse dictation and invite organized groups in Siberia to send representatives to Princes' Islands by February 15 for a conference. Plenary session will discuss Lloyd George's league of nations proposals. Islands near Constantinople host about 10,000 Greeks Turks and Armenians.

Associated Press Paris Press Bureau Wilson Associated Powers Russia Siberia Princes’ Islands Lloyd George League of Nations Sea of Mormon Constantinople Prinkipo Khalki

Paris Council Official Report on Russia Aid Plan

The supreme council meeting at Quai d Orsay approved President Wilsons proposal to aid the Russian people without dictation while opposing counter revolution and inviting Russian groups to conference at Princes Island Marmon Sea. The plan urges peace, order, and a path for Russia to work with the world. A plenary session on January 25 will discuss the league of nations basis and other topics.

Associated Press Paris Supreme Council United States Associated Powers Quai D'Orsay Wilson Russia Europe Siberia European Finland Princes Island Sea of Marmon Marmos Sea League of Nations Lloyd George

French Vote To Put Army Into Poland

ARIS Jan 22 France favors immediate armed intervention in Poland to prevent Bolshevik crushing. The French view is that military assistance must arrive within weeks to save Poland. Supplying food or munitions is believed to risk strengthening Bolshevik control by capturing the supplies.

Associated Press ARIS France Poland

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U.S. Russ Krupp Plant U.S Gibbons Cerrettl House Bunkie Quentin Roosevelt TRAP Nam Teddy Paris Council American Peace Commission Clemenceau White House Gabinet Bernard M. Baruch Herbert C. Hoover Vance McCormick
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