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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

3

Deportation to Proceed for 3000 Aliens as Perfect Cases

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wilson deems communist and communist labor parties revolutionary under the deportation law. Hoover says about 3000 of 3600 aliens picked up in nationwide raids are ready for deportation with proof via party membership cards. Hearings and shipments of "reds" will move rapidly, with many nationalities present among detainees.

Washington Wilson J. D. Floover Palmer Hoover Ludwig C. A. W. Martens

High Street Fire Destroys Five Buildings in Columbus

A major blaze on Monday night wiped out five High Street structures in downtown Columbus. Losses run between 500000 and 800000 dollars, with insurance expected to cover all. Four buildings housed Morehouse Martens, a leading local dry goods firm, and a fifth housed Andrew Dobie Dry Goods, recently acquired by Morehouse Martens.

Columbus Ohio High Street Morehouse-Martens Company Andrew Dobie

Fourth Try Fails to Readmit Five Socialist Assembly Members

In Albany on January 27 the fourth attempt to readmit the five socialist assemblymen suspended for alleged disloyalty failed. The New York City Bar Association urged due process and representative government, urging that the Jan. 7 suspension be rescinded and the suspended members be restored to their seats.

Albany N.Y Assembly Judiciary Committee New York City Iatta W. C. Amos New York Sweet Amos Assembly House Martin W. Littleton Cominitttes Councel Bar Association Committee Mesmorial Oise

Flu Sufferers May Obtain Whisky From Federal Supply

Oklahoma City reports influenza patients may receive whisky through the city health department under a permit from US revenue collector Hubert L. Belden. Each patient can obtain at most one pint in ten days, dispensed from confiscated whisky held by the U.S. marshal. After the plan was announced, reported cases rose from 34 to 128 within hours.

Oklahoma City City Health Department Hubert L. Belen United States Revenue Collector United States

Stanford Seeks Pacific Coast Olympic Trials Site

New York January 27 Stanford University entered the race to host the Pacific coast Olympic trials, competing with Pasadena for the initial tryouts leading to the U S team for Antwerp. TI Wilfred Maloney Stanford track coach and American team captain in the inter allied games in France last year submitted the proposal.

New York Stanford University Pasadena United States Antwerp Wilfred Maloney France American Olympic Committee Maloney Stanford California

Henley Regatta Postponed To July 6

Cambridge mass January 27 an informal request was sent to England to shift Henley Regatta by one week Harvard University seeks to defend the Grand Challenge Cup after the Yale-Harvard regatta at New London on June 26 Yale also faces a clash if the schedule changes The aim is to allow time for crew transport and training to Tongland and back to compete for the cup

Cambridge Mass England Harvard University Harvard Tongland New London Yale

Cleveland to Host Grand American Handicap Trap Event

The Grand American Handicap tournament of the American Trap Shooting Association will be held in Cleveland August 23 to 25. Trap shooters from all sections of the United States and four Canadian provinces will participate.

Cleveland New York American Trap Shooting Association United States Canada

Armenia Recognition by United States at Paris Council

In Paris on January 27 the council of ambassadors heard American ambassador Hugh C. Wallace announce U S recognition of the republic of Armenia with borders to be defined by the Turkish treaty and approval of breaking up German ships for redistribution. The session also touched Dutch surrender of William and plebiscite questions, with France planning legal replies and boundary commission disputes reflecting U S non ratification.

Paris Council of Ambassadors Supreme Council Hugh C. Wallace United States Republic of Armenia William Millerand Hugh Wallace Teschen Washington America International Labor Office State Department Wallace

Wilson to Move Houston to Treasury in Cabinet Shakeup

President Wilson plans to transfer Secretary Houston from the agriculture department to the treasury to replace Carter Glass, who will become a Virginia senator. The nomination, prepared in advance, could reach the Senate within a day or two, marking the first cabinet transfer of Wilson's presidency.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Houston Department of Agriculture Treasury Department Carter Glass Virginia Senate Department Cabint Wouston St. Louis Leffingwell Glass

Austria Urges Union With German Nation

Vienna January 25 A mass meeting in City Hall urged a union of Austria with Germany under the banner starvation or fusion. Overflow gatherings on the terraces heard temperate speeches noting Austria's troubled future. The Renner government was attacked at times over the rapprochement with the Czechs.

Vienna Austria Germany Renner

Births Reported For Three Local Families This Week

Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Marden at Blessing hospital a son Sunday morning. Mrs Mary Dickens received a message from her son Frank Dirkins of St Louis confirming a son born Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter McIntyre at 1116 Maine street Monday morning.

Charles Marden Hampshire Street Blessing Hospital Mary Dickens State Street Frank J. Dirkins St. Louis Walter McIntyre Maine Street

Consistory Reunion Opens This Morning

Visitors from nearly every section of the Quincy Consistory will attend the midwinter reunion opening at 10 o clock in the Masonic Temple. More than 75 candidates are in the class, two thirds from Quincy, with degrees from fourth to thirty second to be conferred over three days along with meals served daily by Grace Whipple chapter and the banquet committee.

Quincy Masonic Temple Temple Grace Whipple Chapter Order of Eastern Star W. A. Schwindeler George Zoller H. Edgar Wisherd

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Schulte Dies at 935 Ohio Street

Mrs Anthony Schulte died at home in Quincy Sunday at 4 am after a four day illness from pneumonia. Born in 1868 she lived her life in Quincy and was a Salem Evangelical member. Survived by husband two daughters Anna Garretts and Mrs John Shea son Edward, three brothers George Louis Ledig Phillip Ledig, two sisters Mrs A C Groteguth and Mrs John Kipp.

Anthony Schulte Ohio Street Schulte Quincy Matilda Ledig Salem Evangelical Church Anna Garretts City John Shea Chicago Edward Schulte George and Louis Ledig Phillip Ledig Denver A. C. Groteguth John Kipp

Infant Ada Moake Dies at Seven Weeks in Home

Ada Marie Moake infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Moake of 610 North Tenth Street died Sunday morning at the family home from erysipelas. She was seven weeks old. Survived by two brothers and one sister in addition to her parents.

Ada Marie Moake Jesse Moake North Tenth Street

Funeral services for Henry Cross held at home

Funeral services for Henry Cross were held from the family home at Twenty first and Ohio streets on Sunday afternoon with Rev O H Horn officiating. Interment followed in Woodland cemetery. Casket bearers were John Hellermeyer William Heidbreder Louis Bitter Henry Schwabmeyer William Kuhn and William Pieper.

Henry Cross Twenty-first Ohio Streets O. H. Horn Woodland Cemetery John Hellermeyer William Heidbreder Louis Bitter Henry Schwagmeyer William Kuhn William Pieper

Impressive funeral for Mrs. Frank Kroner

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Kroner were held Monday morning in Melrose township and St. Mary church with high requiem Mass. Rev A Zurbensen led the service, Fr Wink ing conducted at St Boniface cemetery for interment, attended by many relatives and friends from out of town. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. pallbearers were nephews Arman Ed John George Albert and Edward Wiskirchen.

Frank Kroner Melrose Township St. Mary Church A. Zurbensen Fr. Winking St. Boniface Cemetery Arman John George Albert Edward Wiskirchen

Glenn Edward Hufendick Rev. Robert Van Meigs church service

Glenn Edward Hufendick and Rev. Robert Van Meigs, pastor of Central Baptist Church, conducted a service.

Glenn Edward Hufendick Robert van Meigs The Central Baptist Church

Chicago Flu Totals Include 166 Deaths in 24 Hours

Chicago report shows 166 deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the 24 hours ending Monday night. Influenza caused 66 deaths and pneumonia 0. During the same period 1,616 new influenza cases and 467 pneumonia cases were reported.

Comicago

How Fat Actress Was Made Slim

An actress credits Marmola Prescription Tablets with helping her lose two to four pounds weekly. She claims continued use, several times a year, keeps her weight balanced. Marmola tablets cost $1 for a large case and are sold by druggists or via mail order from Marmola Co. Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Funeral set for infant Glenn Hufendick Monday at two

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Glenn Edward Hufendick infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hufendick from the home in Ellington township. Burial will follow in Greenmount cemetery.

Glenn Edward Hufendick Edward Hufendick Ellington Township Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral for Ruth Maxine Rookaird Infant Daughter Dies

Funeral services for Ruth Maxine Rookaird infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rookaird 207 Jersey Street will be held Monday at 2 30 pm Rev F A McCarty pastor of Vermont Street M E Church will officiate with Mrs W B Smiley singing Interment follows in a local cemetery.

Ruth Maxine Rookaird Frank Rookaird Jersey Street F. A. McCarty Vermont Street M. E W. B. Smiley Greenmount Cemetery

Wayne Bound Over In Bastardy Case In Quincy

William Wayne pleaded not guilty before Justice E J Bon ney on a bastardy charge by Leila Patton. After a Monday hearing he was bound over to the county court, posted 500 dollars bail, and released until trial. The Quincy Public library board met in the tower room Monday with Eva Randall Henry Distelherst Earl Caddick Father Brennin and Rev H J Leemhuis present for routine business and a librarian’s monthly report.

Shimmy Dance Banned in Sheridan Wyoming

SHERIDAN Wyo Jan 27 A city ordinance barring the shimmy dance was passed Monday under penalty of a 100 dollar fine. Mayor Camplin introduced the measure requested by dancing masters. The ban defines prohibited positions such as dancing with cheeks close or touching, arms about the neck, or shaking upper body while short steps.

Sheridan Wyo Camplin

Local Social Roundup in Shelbi na Missouri

Miss Laurus Leachner visits relatives in Kansas City Friday. Mrs Fred Turney visits Clarence Saturday. Mrs Gaines travels to Hannibal to see sister Mrs W L Bostwick. Mrs Heater visits son Pat and Fred Noble in Hannibal. Harold Ballard of Monroe City visits Friday and Saturday. Charles Parsons of Clarence visits parents N C Parsons. Frank Conway of Denver called Thursday for father John Conway Sr. M W Norris of Matheson Cole visits cousin Mrs J W Headen. Walter Sparks of St Louis here last week visiting old friends. Miss Fifteen Durand of Palmyra visits then returns with Milzabeth Sparks. Garrett and Ashford visit Flem Lee family. Mrs Gustin Moran of Shelbyville visits Quincy. Georgia Winston, at school here, spends week home in Lakeman.

Laurus Leachner Kansas City Irriday Fred Turney Clarence Elmer Stullberry S. T. Gaines Hannibal Airs W. L. Bostwick Pat Fred Noble Harold Ballard Monroe City This City Charles Parsons Mere, FE Garrett Ashford Flem Lee Gustin Moran Shelbyville Quincy Mra Glasgow Georgia Winston Lakenan

Mrs. Mary Littleton Dies in Quincy Hospital

Loraine January 27. Mrs Mary Littleton wife of Karl Littleton died Saturday night in St Marys hospital Quincy after an operation Monday. A Methodist and nurse Viola Smith cared for her. Funeral planned today pending word from distant relatives. She leaves husband daughter parents Rankin and Mrs Smith Mexico and four sisters and four brothers.

Loraine Mr. and Hirs Rankin Smith Oraine Walter Mexico Otho Minnesota Otis Manlius S Floyd Hving Robert Wheeler Lois Smith Viola Smith Stella Gibson

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