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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
London report shows British merchantmen losses by mine or submarine remain at a low level. Last week six ships of 1600 tons or more and two under that tonnage were sunk, matching the prior week. Fishing craft survived, with earlier notices listing 21 merchantmen sunk, 18 over 1600 tons.
CRIWAGO Jan 24 The mystery of a dynamite gun baffling federal authorities last week was partly solved by arrests. Charnes Poo Chae district attorney questioned the workman arrested in Chicago carrying 86 sticks of dynamite. John Seursel was arrested in Youngstown along with others not identified. The dynamite carrier was held under 20000 bond for carrying explosives on passenger trains. Federal officials said parts of the case are too dangerous to discuss.
Uncle Joe Cannon returned to the capital in a wheelchair with a knee injury and shoulder fracture from a fall. Doctors held him in his room for a week but he now attends committee meetings and says he will go on the floor of the house if needed.
In London on January 24, parliamentary secretary James MacPherson announced changes to the British staff in France. Lieutenant General Sir Herbert Alexander Lawrence becomes chief of the general staff, Col F E W Cox is named brigadier general in the general staff of the Intelligence department, and General Traverse Clarke becomes quartermaster general. MacPherson said these shifts have no relation to recent Cambrai operations.
Mr. C. R. Crum advocates a successful business plan built on judgment faith in self and others and core principles. He emphasizes publicity to connect with community readers, imagining a lasting presence in thousands of Whig households as the paper extends its influence.
In Nottingham on January 24, British Labour delegates show resolve to press for a democratic peace and oppose pacifist bids. The convention endorses a war aims message aligned with Wilson and Lloyd George, with Wilson cited as a prophetic voice for allied terms and broader world peace.
In Washington the Romanian minister to the United States Dr Constantin Angelescu says Romania will fight with the allies to the end despite reverses in Russia and German propaganda. He notes U S entry has stirred enthusiasm and American Red Cross aid in Moldavia has shown broad sympathy. He cites restored forces, 120 guns and 11,000 prisoners, and says Romania will not seek a separate peace.
In Washington on January 24, Cumberland church representatives filed a suit in the supreme court challenging a federal decree upholding the 1906 merger of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches and the right to take over church property. The action seeks possession of Mississippi Valley College and other Missouri properties, marking the first case arising from the consolidation to reach the court.
Gen Pershing reported three American infantrymen killed in action on January 21. Private Albert Cook of West Almond New York Private Harry V Garman of Catawaba Virginia and Private Leo E Hadi of Cleveland Ohio were the fallen soldiers. The deaths are the first reported in over two months. Army officials caution that killed in action may reflect broader fatalities not necessarily front line reoccupation and the War Department will not confirm a definite sector handover.
Washington reports labor unrest fears in the northwest are overstated while stressing demand for five skilled trades in Oregon shipbuilding. Shipwrights and first three trades top the need as 15,000 workers currently employed support 17 wooden and five steel yards with capacity for ninety ships. Loggers expected in early spring and Portland office of the U S Employment Service directs applications.
New York January 21 Mayor Hylan ordered the resignation of Frederick H. Bugher as police commissioner, installed Lt Richard F E Enright as acting head with leave of absence for a civilian, and cited administrative failures while critics say the move aimed to keep politics out of the department and suspend squad members charged with taking bribes.
President Wilson plans to attend the farmers war conference at the University of Illinois and address "the farmer and the war" if congressional events do not interfere. The meeting runs Jan 28 to Feb 1 in connection with the Corn Growers and Stockmen's convention.
Halifax reports nearly 100 miners were trapped after an explosion in the Allan shaft of the Acadia Coal Company at Stellarton Nova Scotia. Seven rescued alive. rescuers vainly press into the shaft as smoke and heat hinder efforts. The incident recalls a century old disaster that claimed many lives nearby.
London Jan 24 In the house of commons James MacPherson the parliamentary secretary to the war office defended Field Marshal Haig against attacks over Cambrai. He said the government and army council still have confidence in Haig, acknowledged a breakdown at Cambrai, but asserted the staff knew an attack was planned for Nov 30 and defended the staff from fault.
In San Antonio Texas a south bound Missouri Kansas Texas railroad passenger train collided with a work engine. Fireman W Coursey of Waco was killed and fifteen others injured, several seriously. Engineers George Lockwood and A Wisher, Mrs Sarah Lindsey Avard Okla R N Bagman Lincoln Neb among the injured. No cars left the track and cause of collision not determined.
Chicago record completes 1 472 signatures to trigger a mandatory spring municipal election question. The final name was logged Wednesday, meeting the exact quota for the ballot item.
Havre Jan 24 The Belgian government's reply to Pope Benedict's peace note outlines Belgium's aims as absolute political economic and territorial independence in substance The statement covers terms as they concern Belgium herself and signals firm separation from external control.
Baron Megata head of the Japanese special finance commission ends a nearly three month U S tour. Since landing in October first they were warmly received by Americans and express gratitude for the cordial reception and hospitality. They will carry home pleasant memories of their visit.
Washington January 24 Solicitor Lamar of the post office department says federal law barring liquor ads in mail does not apply to government inserted advertisements for sales The opinion submitted to Postmaster General Burleson notes many decisions hold the state or public is not within statute unless named or implied or unless the statute serves public good justice and prevention of wrong
Washington January 24 Surgeon General Gorgas announces a new reconstruction aides corps to aid in first stage rehabilitation and re education of disabled soldiers and sailors. The corps will comprise specially trained women with Miss Marguerite Sanderson named supervisor to assist in hospital based mental and physical rehabilitation nationwide.
Federal District Attorney Lynch began a suit in Trenton New Jersey to cancel the naturalization papers of Frederick W Wusterbarth former Clifton New Jersey postmaster removed last December 1 for remarks against the United States government He had been naturalized in 1892 and is alleged to remain loyal to a sovereign he renounced in a wartime action aimed at annulling his citizenship status
Reports from the navy department describe an accident aboard the U S S Camden Monday leading stores in which two men were killed and four injured after being thrown down a hatchway. The deceased are Seamen W. F. Allen of Port Huron Michigan and James E. Davis of Dageett Michigan.
Chicago January 24 State Fuel Administrator John E L Williams issued orders allowing county fuel chairmen to prevent unloading of coal destined for most industries except government priority orders, perishable foods, immediate consumption needs, and collateral to the food industry. The measure, effective immediately, requires local approval for diversions and directs coordination with federal food administrators for collateral industries.
Bishop James McGolrick, 27 years head of the Duluth diocese, died suddenly Wednesday night from acute indigestion after a hospital consult for charity hospital work. He celebrated his fiftieth priesthood anniversary on June 26. He led a 40,000 square mile district and was a prominent midwestern church and civic figure.
AMSTERDAM Jan 2 The Ber an Lokal Anzeiger says the military commander in Berlin has suppressed the Tageblatt for three days.
Washington January 24 The administration and Senate military committee clash over war cabinet and director of munitions plans set for spirited debate in the Senate today Senator Chamberlain prepares to speak on privilege rebutting President Wilson as others urge support for administration bills Leaders outline procedure to keep bills from a vote and adjournment is planned until Monday White House note commends war department achievements amid criticism from Northcliffe book excerpts and calls for support rather than nagging.
Washington dispatch reports representatives of the packing house workers seeking a conference with packers through the President's mediation commission. They warned that if refused they would pursue arbitration under the Christmas Day agreement and urged government takeover of plants during the war to avert production stoppage. Frank P. Walsh and John Fitzpatrick lead the union, pressing for an impartial settlement.
New York January report on Janot S. Valentine a New York figure linked to Central American ventures. General Marcel Lardizabal seeks a share of profits from a supposed 5000000 sale of Costa Rican oil concessions to Sinclair interests. Justice Greenbaum reserved ruling on Lardizabal’s claim.
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