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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
1
In Forli Italy a mass protest against living costs sparked attacks on stores that would not lower prices. Rioters looted shops and hauled goods to the chamber of labor for distribution or sale at half price under socialist and radical supervision, with municipal authorities reclaiming control.
Chicago July 3 The strike of Commercial Telegraphers ended June 11. Many garment and building laborers remained idle while about 4000 walked out for a $1-an-hour wage. 5000 street workers to return after a 65 cent daily raise. policemen and firemen accepted council raises, engineers threaten further action. Ladies garment workers echoed general strike notices. Employers closed plants for July 4, agreeing to cut piece work, adopt a 44-hour week and minimum weekly wages. First arrest linked to the July 4 Mooney protest.
Washington officials announce that assay offices will pay market prices for silver found in gold bullion purchased by the offices. Previously silver was paid at one dollar an ounce. open market rose to 1.14 after the embargo lift. The government is not actively buying now but will purchase silver separated in refineries. The change aligns with the new fiscal year.
NEW YORK July 3 The R-34 a rigid airship built for the Royal Navy is preparing for a westward Atlantic crossing Its length 659 5 feet and 789 feet greatest diameter along with a 60 ton displacement mark it as a mammoth craft carrying 50 crew and American Lt Commander Zachary Landsdowne The ship uses 18 balloonets with a 2 000 000 cubic feet gas capacity and is moored at Roosevelt Field with 12 concrete anchors ready for gale conditions The crew will be divided into four hour watches and the ship will head into the wind to ride out storms if needed with engines capable of 75 miles per hour during the crossing
United States mints produced a June total of 98,161,000 coins, led by 91,364,000 pennies. Nickels reached 6,427,000 and dimes 370,000, with the year’s output including 435,024,458 pieces and 19,610,611 dollars earned. The report notes heavy minting for Peru, Argentina, Siam, and the Philippines.
Dispatches from Geneva and Constance report the former German crown prince made a brief visit to Potsdam and then returned to the Netherlands. A separate dispatch from Washington notes Brussels’ claim of an escape rumor is unfounded and says he may travel on the Amsterdam consul’s yacht with Dutch permission.
Paris dispatch reports General Pershing declaring Our flag is there and our word is there as American troops serve in Europe. He stated Americans will stand by until the job is finished and most troops will be returned through France with sailings from Brest. Headquarters move from Chaumont to Paris by late summer and disposal of army effects proceeds rapidly.
Hamburg authorities uncovered a plot to blow up elevators holding American food shipments. Convicts released during riots were said to be involved, with seamen’s union members aiding the conspirators. The information came from the Lokal Anzeiger as reported by Associated Press.
The former United States mine-layer Aroostook has reached New York with the dissembled naval seaplane NC-4 aboard. The vessel supported the fleet at Trepassey and Plymouth, England, and one NC-4 will be exhibited in C saad Park.
The Federal Reserve Board notes optimism tempered by caution against speculative excess. June shows rising prices, strong demand for exports, and scarce rendered products while many districts expect heavy fall and winter commitments. Manufacturing surges, labor approaches full employment, and returning soldiers are absorbed into business. Labor supply from farming districts remains tight as progress continues.
The citizens' committee led by Mayor Hylan plans to greet President Wilson upon his France return. He will board the Pennsylvania flagship at Sandy Hook and be escorted by a fleet to the Battery. An honor guard and automobile procession will accompany him to his hotel or Carnegie Hall.
Director General Hines plans to discuss with President Wilson next week potential freight rate increases as rail costs rise faster than income. Officials foresee crop movements and September 1 as key dates, while plans for corporate control return are not imminent.
Jefferson City July 3 The Missouri House of Representatives approved the federal woman suffrage amendment in a 125 to 4 vote during a special session. The Senate, which had recessed, was expected to pass the measure when it convenes today.
PARIS July 2 The Polish forces began a counter offensive along the Galician Volhynian front. Advices from Warsaw say Polish troops have everywhere broken Ukrainian resistance and that the Lemberg Halicz Stanislau railway line is again in Polish hands.
Fight fans crave fast returns as Toledo and The Whig push a leased wire setup for instant results. Election night bulletin service during the war set the standard, and this big sporting event aims to match that level of urgency and reach.
On a business street at the familiar Fourth and Hampshire corner the contest begins at 3 o clock and will conclude in under an hour. Megaphone bulletins and crowd chants guide the attention for careful study as rounds unfold.
Herbert Corey provides WHI analysis of the big mill for readers of The Whig the next morning. Two telephones, ample space, and the familiar Whig Bulletin service. follow the crowd.
Washington reports that the government controlled railroads posted a May deficit of about 39 million dollars with net income around 33.53 million, while government rental obligations reached 57.43 million. May 1919 shows improvement over earlier months, yet first five months total deficit hit 213 million not counting minor expenses.
Paris July 2 The American army of occupation began removal of Rhineland units signaling the end of occupation. About five thousand men remain in the region with a single regiment and auxiliary troops. The fourth and fifth divisions head to Brest, followed by the second and third, then the first, as Germany fulfills treaty terms.
Reports from London and Washington detail the R-34 crossing the Atlantic to Mineola New York with arrival by Friday evening. Preparations include US naval escort Seaplanes and C-4 airship, 8000 hydrogen containers and fuel stock, and strict safety measures at Roosevelt Field.
Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant J Sharpnack army aviators completed a nonstop 610 mile flight from Say to San Francisco in 9 hours and 32 minutes aboard planes with 400 horsepower Liberty motors. The record flight was reported from San Francisco on July 3.
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