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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
1
Washington reports new internal revenue rules outline a fixed permit system for all intoxicating liquors to be used for medical purposes. Physicians and pharmacists must hold permits. prescriptions require bureau blanks, with emergency provisions and hospital permits.
Eugene V Debs who was jailed for ten years under the espionage act had his "last speech before his voice was silenced" read into the record during the trial of five suspected socialist assemblymen in New York. The speech praises Lenin and Trotsky as great modern statesmen and proclaims defiance of U S laws and the Supreme Court. It was distributed in pamphlets by the Socialist Party of Greater New York.
Jersey City January 30 W J Bryan accused of seeking “harmony of death” in the Democratic party in a Bristol Virginia speech Governor Edward I Edwards replied that Bryan would turn the San Francisco convention into the morgue for a November funeral Edwards urged liberty against sectarianism and vowed to energize the party rather than terminate it with Bryan’s influence
In Washington the shipping board acts on bids for the sale of former German passenger ships. Chairman Payne says the price must reflect fair market value, including estimated costs to recondition for passenger service. Bids will not be accepted until the matter is advised, with objections from the War Department expected to be waived.
New York report notes unsettled but improving foreign exchange markets in London and Paris with signs of readjustment. Demand bills on London rose from 5 4 9 to 6 5 1 2, francs gained about 20 cents, Belgian francs improved, and Italian rate held near 13.60. pressure on Scandinavian remittance renewed with quotations variably above the lows.
The Missouri state central committee announced the 1920 Democratic convention to elect delegates at large would be held in Joplin on March 31. Women will have equal representation and may select their own delegates. Resolutions endorsed the Wilson administration and the league of nations.
Berkeley, Calif. Jan 30 President J Barrows announced a special conference of the regents of the University to consider steps to retain more than a dozen faculty members weighing lucrative offers from eastern colleges and business institutions as the university must meet higher salaries offered.
United States Steel Corporation announces a ten percent wage increase for day laborers effective February 1. Albert H. Gary, chairman of the board, says wage rates for other workers will be equitably adjusted.
Washington January 30 The United States Treasury rejects features of a proposed international conference by financiers and business leaders to guide world recovery. Secretary Glass states Treasury favors private credit for economic restoration and opposes government or private control of foreign trade and finance.
Washington January 30 Rear Admiral William Sims accuses the navy of unpreparedness before entering World War I. The Senate naval committee will review his charges with Secretary Daniels to provide ship locations two months and one month before the declaration and the day the nation entered the war. The inquiry will also identify ships ready for distant service and those not ready, with reasons. A separate awards controversy hearing was postponed due to Senator Trammell illness.
CHICAGO Jan 30 District Attorney Clyne says unconditional surrender is the only basis to deal with Jack Johnson the former boxing champion now facing penitentiary time for Mann act violations Johnson fled to Europe in 1913 while out on bail He notes Johnson was indicted for paying a railroad fare for a Pittsburgh woman to Chicago and was sentenced to one year in prison and a $1000 fine
Springfield UL January 30 The Chicago city council finance chief Alderman John A Richert discussed home rule for Chicago with the Illinois constitutional convention delegates The convention adjourned to meet next Tuesday at 10 am A Chicago delegation urged adoption of Willam H Cruden's home rule proposal Most delegates left for home as committees postponed until reconvening next week
A Milwaukee man named John O'Neefe, seized by influenza induced insanity, leapt from his bed and ran through streets and alleys until collapsing. This marks the second such case within a week where a woman also lost reason amid influenza as authorities note.
New York January 30 charges that certain railroads plan wage cuts when roads are returned to private ownership were voiced by Timothy Shea acting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen at the twentieth annual meeting of the Nations Civic Association. He denounced the Cummins bill and joined with Samuel Gompers in attacking compulsory arbitration. Shea claimed wages have risen 4 percent for one class while living costs have climbed about 90 percent. He warned there would be no railroad strikes unless such legislation or government stance provokes them.
A dispute between federal authorities and Chicago city officials over whisky value for influenza patients was to be resolved today after a conference between U S District Attorney Clyne and Mayor Dalrymple. Clyne said he would seek an order from Federal Judge Carpenter to permit whisky distribution to hospitals with Major Dalrymple in accord.
Bethlehem Steels reports a net income of 97 446 218, reflecting a 3.45 percent profit. Orders on hand total 25 440 006 at year end, with new business booked at 204 144 000. President Grace notes activity at virtually full capacity and strong industrial conditions, with good labor relations under an employee representation plan.
In St Louis on January 30 the Sunday school council of Evangelistic denominations and the International Sunday School Association moved toward consolidation. A report favoring the merger was adopted unanimously. Revs Edward Blake and Robert Hopkins were named to represent the council at the International's executive meeting in Birmingham from February 10 to 22 to discuss the proposed amalgamation. An accompanying report urged use of only English in churches.
Washington Jan 80 A Smithsonian observatory director argues Venus, not Mars, could emit signals to Earth. He notes Venus’s size and clouded atmosphere sustain life conditions and reflect solar radiation, keeping temperatures Earth-like, while Mars remains far colder with minimal water and unlikely life forms.
Washington January 30 A request for the release of four American Red Cross workers captured by Bolsheviks in Siberia has been forwarded to Russian authorities via Czechs. names include Dr. W et Ford Kingston Oklo, Dr. J N Mehill Jaroso Colo, Orta W Lowe New York and Edward E Charette Stockton Calif. Senate debate opens on rivers and harbors appropriation cut as pork barrel, with Senator Reed warning of closure to pass the measure and urging a billion dollar bond issue for internal improvements. The committee plans to examine the bill item by item with engineers’ advice.
Washington, Jan 80. Foreign seamen may be permitted to have liquor with their meals when ships are docked in American ports, pending a Treasury decision. Assistant Secretary Shouse announced the policy after protests from foreign governments over liquor stock seals on ships. The question was referred to Attorney General Palmer, who suggested enforcement limits tied to American owned ships.
Washington January 39 the independent air department faced its first Senate change as the director role being made a cabinet post was removed. A second amendment cutting the director’s salary from 12009 to 8000 failed for lack of quorum amid sharp opposition to the bill during the debate.
About 80 described laborers arrived in New York aboard the steamship Niagara from Bordeaux via Cherbourg seeking work amid tales of scarce labor and rising wages in America. They left France last week and expect opportunities here.
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