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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

5

Burlington Not After Rock Island in Central Association

Burlington Hawkeye reports mixed views on Rock Island joining the Central Association. Cities friendly to the Pirates fear uncertainty in hosting a Rock Island team while Davenport and Moline plan to challenge any home series. Fans watch the committee appointed by President Justice to settle the matter.

Central Association al Tearney Landing Rock Island C. A Burlington Hawkeye Rock Island League Rooth Island Moline Davenport Rock Island Central Association Justice

Detective Cleared in 1913 Coal Miner Case

TRINIDAD Jan 28 Walter Belk a detective during the recent coal miners strike was found not guilty of the murder of Gerald Lippiatt organizer for the United Mine Workers. Lippiatt was shot and killed August 16, 1913 at the Lape piatt mine with tense local cruelty noted in the era.

Trinidad Cole Walter Belk Gerald Lippiatt United Mine Workers of Amerie

National sports events and meetings announced

The notes outline the National Lawn Tennis association annual meeting in New York on February 1, a Southern Rowing association formation in Washington after a south oarsmen meeting, a new 18500 seat arena in New Orleans with Kid Williams versus Pete Herman on February 7, and various winter sports events including skating meets in Chicago and speed skating on the Great Lakes. It also mentions expected team shaping for major leagues, a National and American leagues owners meeting in New York, and the National league’s fortieth birthday banquet hosted by President Tener.

National Lawn Tennis Association New York South Washington New Southern Rowing Association New Orleans Kid Williams Pete Herman Edouard Fabre Fabre Canada St. Paul Ottawa Chicago Northwestern Speeders Newburg Southwest Tucson National League Tener

South Siders Top Soldier Boys In Club House Game

The South Side Boat club defeated Company F 33 to 29 in a lively Thursday night basketball game at the club house. An oyster supper and smoker followed for 30 places with plans for similar weekly events and for the 31st annual masquerade dance on February 6 at the club house.

South Side Boat Club South Side Club Company F Soldier Bove South Side Wave Glenda

Pen Trio Beats Brewers in Labor Temple Bowling Meet

The printers swept three straight games against the brewers in a Labor Temple league match The printers posted scores of 742 782 and 762 while the Brewers managed 734 732 in the three games The result underscores the printers strength in the bowling league action.

Labor Temple Printers Brewers

Wildfires win St Pauls bag pennant in first half

The Wildfires defeated the Safety Firsts in three games to take the first half flag of the St Pauls Evangelical bowling league. The second half begins Monday with eight teams as Quincy High Wins. An exciting basketball game at Cheerful Home gym saw Gem City Business College lose 40 to 19 to the high school.

Tne St Pauls Evangelical Wildfire Quincy High Gem City Business College

Basketball double bill at Y M C A tonight features Quincy teams

Two girls squads from Quincy High start the program at eight in the Y M C A gym. Then the Maroons meet the High School team in a spirited broadcast matchup. Maroons bring cohesive play while the High School squad vows a tight margin of victory.

Quincy High School Y. M. C. Aogymnasium Quincy Maroons Meryer Wick C. Merkel A. Merkel Heidbreder Yligh School Lummis McCarl Westerman Leindecker Margaret Baker Hope Christ Liv Schlagenhaus Ruth Westerman Alma Retrkendorff Helen McDonald Mildred Harvey Edith Martin Elizabeth Channon

Sharp Protest From America Continues On British Policy

The article discusses American opposition to British enforcement actions claiming seizure of neutral vessels and censorship of mails on the high seas. It argues that neutral ships should not be seized or censored and emphasizes that censorship lacks justification under national jurisdiction. The piece asserts traditional practice forbids censoring or destroying mails at sea and urges lawful handling within ports and established regulations.

Tral Lecal

GENERAL WOOD SOUNDS ALARM ON INVASION THREATS

Rear Admiral Roe S Griffin warns Navy committees that submarines face engine ills and battleships need better powerplants while Col Gheain asserts the United States could be invaded by first class enemies. He describes a potential eastern coast landing from Chesapeake to Erie with key ammo factories at risk. Tense debate follows on Britain's postwar strength and possible invasion.

House Senate Roe S. Griffin Navy House Naval Committee United States Col Gheain Senate Committee Chesapeake Erie Washington Pittsburgh

Loyalty to Orders after Mexican Border Rescue Incident

Washington reports no urge for U S action over the Brownsville border incident as two soldiers were returned unharmed. Lieuts Peyton Mort and Waldrons led a rescue into Mexico and may face court martial if called to account for crossing the boundary. Carranza authorities moved swiftly to return the men and showed goodwill towards the United States. Consul Johnson said Mexican forces acted reportedly out of ignorance.

Washington United States Brownsville Texas Peyton Mort Waldron Garrison Funston Rio Grande Carranza State Department Johnson Matamoros

Bresnahan's Franchise Future Hints From Conference

Readable notes indicate a peaceful settlement approach toward Bresnahan’s fate and the Chevelle American Association franchise. Officials discussed a potential action, with a move of the franchise to Tulsa and Bresnahan benefiting from negotiations. Also, the Wildfires won two of three as St Paul’s Bewhrys beat Park Garden in Thursday night play.

Chicago Jan OS Reever Presnahan Fay Fidermal Weephipan Presden Tobacod Bresnahan Tech Pia Bresnahan Tulesa Freenahan Seftety Pfarsts St Paul's South Park Wildfires Co Eel

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