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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1919

Page

3

Henry Quizzes Packers About Trade Affairs

Washington January 30 Edward A Cudahy and T E Wilson told the house interstate commerce commission that pending meat packing regulation was unnecessary They said the federal trade commission investigation was unfair and biased and would mislead congress They urged complete publicity of facts and friendly cooperation to improve results The packers argued high efficiency would be ruined by government control and individual initiative remains essential Francis J Heney pressed Swift on speculative stock moves and letters between packing houses showing prices and other matters

Washington Louis F. Swift Swift &Company Senate Agriculture Committee Edward A. Cudahy Cudahy Packing Company T. E. Wilson Wilson & Company House Interstate Commerce Commission Cudahy Mr. Wilson Wilson Francis J. Heney The Trade Commission Swift Senate Committee Heney Swift & Company

Knocks Out Pain The Fast Round Ad

This reliever for rheumatic aches soreness and stiffness promises speedy relief. Easy to use and non rubbing, it produces comforting results. Available at all drug stores. Large bottle economy pricing 80c 60c $1.20.

Competition in meat firm letters sparks Fresno inquiry

Testimony shows Swift & Company and Wilson & Company accused each other of using aggressive tactics to shut out competition. A Swift representative allegedly threatened to enter Fresno, threatening to bar Wilson & Company from the market. Heney pressed whether the move aimed to curb competition. Swift denied intent, calling it mere competition.

Mr. Heney Mr. Swift Los Angeles Wilson Fresno Swift & Company Mr. Switt

Labor urges action on war contract adjustments

Washington report notes a rapid rise in labor surplus in industrial centers over ten days. War plants slow to shift to peace work threaten capital and production. Labor department recommends two measures: empower real estate mortgage collateral for federal home loan banks and immediate government payment of reasonable war contract claims.

Washington Department of Labor

Daniels Faith in Merchant Marine

Baltimore Md Jan 80 Secretary of the Navy Daniels said the merchant marine question dominates US policy. He urged ongoing shipbuilding to protect national trade and wealth, praising wartime shipbuilding gains and predicting future yards will build bigger ships with longer range and smaller crews.

Baltimore United States Daniels

Three Transports Reach Newport News in War Return

Three transports Zeelandia Martha Washington and Monticello arrived at Hampton Roads with troops and personnel. The Zeelandia landed 1655 officers and men while Monticello and Martha Washington were delayed. Notable passengers include Major General Edwin F. Glenn Brigadier General Harney Major Richard Derby and author Mary Roberts Rhinehart. The ship carries 60 naval officers 34 sailors two nurses 2002 troops 174 sick and wounded and six general court martial cases. Prisoners go to Norfolk navy yard. Most units aboard will head to Camp Grant Illinois for demobilization. An outbreak of mumps affected 19 men sent to Camp Stuart hospital. no one seriously ill.

Newport News Zeelandia Martha Washington Monticello Hampton Roads Edwin F. Glenn S3rd Harney Richard Derby Theodore Roosevelt Mary Roberts Rhinehart France Norfolk Navy Yard 311Th 86Th (Blackhawk) Division 325Th Field Artillery 325Th Artillery Camp Grant Bordeaux Camp Stuart Hospital

Russia opposition issues policy manifesto in exile text

A manifesto issued by anti Bolshevik factions in Russia outlines interior aims including broad local government decentralization autonomy for nationalities within a single Russia, independence for Poland, and restoration of Finland's constitutional rights. Foreign policy claims alignment with international unity and no aggressive aims.

Washington Russia Poland Finland

Melrose Township Reaches Farm Bureau Membership Goal

Melrose township joined seven townships in Adams County by surpassing its 26 member quota Wednesday. Improved roads spurred renewed activity as the campaign continues to boost the farm bureau for the coming year, with North East, Concord, Columbus, Gilmer, Fall Creek, Payson and Melrose already over the top.

Melrose Adams County Bureou Bureau North East Concord Columbus Gilmer Fall Creek Payson

Plan For Church Census In City

Outlines for a church census to be taken soon will be submitted at the city Sunday School association meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Central Baptist church. The census aims to map commercial value and church preference, with volunteer workers collecting data and cards returned to churches where individuals attend or show preference. Local ministers will also submit ideas.

City Sunday School Association Central Baptist Church

Bowling match ends in Labor Temple win over Trades and Labor Assemble

The Labor Temple association defeated the Trades and Labor Assembly in a three game series with a 22 pin handicap each game. Grover led with high individual scores while Labor Temple maintained steady scoring across games. Next up are Pattern Makers versus O TV.

Glven Labor Temple Association Trades and Labor Assembly Labor Temple Bowling League Association iTslivens Varnham Grover Lehbrink Juette Landwehr Groetting Krueger Peters Pattern Makers T. V

Export money rules loosened in U S by Utah senator bill

Washington January 30. A bill introduced by Senator King of Utah would create a Treasury Bureau to regulate savings exports and license individuals and associations handling savings for foreign trade. The measure seeks to ease restrictions on export money by foreigners.

Washington United States King Utah Treasury Bureau

Ypres Kept As A Lasting Memorial

London January 30 British Wire less Service The Belgian government will preserve Ypres as a permanent memorial after battles with the Germans. The Westminster Gazette calls Ypres a living reminder of war’s horros and the city’s ruined remains will stand for centuries as a monument to a generation sacrificed in its defense.

London British Wireless Service Ypres Westminster Gazette Old City

Return Tale Of 3rd Trench Mortar Crew In France

Walter Duesdieker, formerly of the post office forces now at Ft. Dupont Del, writes of France and his expected home in days. He recounts December 10 when Battery B Third Battalion Trench artillery moved from Montigny to Vitrey by box cars to Brest, then tent living, mud, crowded mess lines, and a stalled homeward march before boarding U S Montana. After coal loading ships, they reach Camp Mills, then Fort Dupont, with Topical welcomes from Mayors Committee.

Walter Duesdieker Post Office Ft. Dupont Delaware City Del France Duesdieker Battery B Third Battalion Trench Artillery Quincy Montigny Vitrey U. S Montana United States Brest Mayors Committee of Welcome New York City Muls Nempsted S. C Camp Mills Wednesdas Delaware River Camp Grant Johnson Mike Johnson Camp Point Red Cross

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims One Day Cold Cure

An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with a claim it cures a cold in one day. It urges seeking the full name in the genuine call and mentions signature ER. W. GROVE and a 30 cent price for Tab lets.

ER. W. Grove

Political Nomination for Quincy City Treasurer

A candidate declares for the Republican nomination for city treasurer of Quincy subject to the primaries on February 25, 1919. A. Tf, PER RORS er.

Quincy A. Tf

Heavy penalty proposed for attempted bribery in Illinois

Springfield Jan 30 A bill in the Illinois senate by Senator John A Wheeler proposes disenfranchisement for five to fifteen years for paying or promising to pay or giving intoxicating liquor in return for votes. The measure amends the present primary law and was sent to the election committee.

Springfield Jnl Illinois Senate John A. Wheeler Frank E. Abbey Biggsville Wold Committee On Municipalities Illinois Brundage Theodore K. Long Constitutional Committee of the House

Partisan election proposal discussed by attorney general

Senate adjourns until Tuesday while the house remains active, focusing on the routine bill introduction. The attorney general’s position has widespread administrative support, grounded in a state constitution interpretation.

SFP Senate House

Appeals Planned After Drainage District Ruling

Objectors in the Indian Grave Drainage district may appeal the County Judge Fred G. Wolfe’s Tuesday decision favoring the district commissioners and Dr. L. H. A. Nickerson regarding his expense account. The case moves to the higher court for review.

Indian Grave Drainage District Fred G. Wolfe Commissioners of L. H. A. Nickerson

Afghan mulberry linked to ancient Afghan food item

Dried white mulberries described as among Afghanistan’s original foods. The text mentions an appeal likely to be filed soon by objectors to a commission spending in an area with attorneys John T. Inghram and C E Epler cited as counsel. The source references discussions about expenditures and civic process.

John T. Inghram C. E. Epler

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