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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
5
New York July 4 Dr Anna Howard Shaw's final message urged support for the League of Nations. The League to Enforce Peace reports receipt of the manuscript, much in her own handwriting, and says it will be published soon. Dr Shaw died Wednesday night at her home.
Near Philadelphia Dr Shaw, honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, appeals to men and women alike to use influence for ratification. She calls the Paris peace treaty the world’s most marvelous document and urges senators to act, warning that postponement endangers future sons.
Paris dispatch reports the council of five is unlikely to act on the Bessarabia dispute between Russia and Romania. Russian ambassador Maklakoff argued no Russian delegates have authority to settle Russian territory, while Lansing and others say the issue is not tied to Austrian treaty or peace talks. Romanian Prime Minister Bratianu plans to stay in Romania to handle internal affairs and does not indicate a break with the conference.
In Des Moines Iowa on July 4, Private Clyde M Boyd of Payne Ohio, scarred by German fire in France with 26 wounds, a missing leg, missing thumb, and a split finger, earned the Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Cross. He along with Private Joseph Buffalo and Corporal John Coakley wrote to Fort Des Moines demanding that their decorations be presented in the hospital because they feared facing the crowd. The request was refused.
Police report three quiet days with no peace disturbance arrests or drunks held in custody since Monday night. Bars see few customers as liquor stock sits unused and patrols ease. Officials hope Saturday brings renewed activity but fear a slow police court morning if near beer keeps customers away.
Mrs. L. H. Dennison of Galesburg has been appointed to the state executive committee of the Republican party's women's organization for the 15th congressional district. A prominent club woman active in Red Cross work, she will chair the district's ex officio women’s group and organize the campaign plans for the next statewide effort.
PORTSMOUTH N H July 4 The transport Huntington bound from Street for Boston with troops has lost her port propeller and part of the shaft with one screw turning She has 56 officers and 1 816 enlisted men including the 400th and 47th aero squadron 7th veterinary hospital camp hospital 259 69th depot service company and casual companies from St Louis and Georgia She will reach Boston Light Ship about 6 p m today.
Washington July 4 A dozen or more transports with about 25 000 returning soldiers are due at Atlantic ports in time for Independence celebrations. Roughly as many ships are set to arrive Saturday to bring passengers home for the holiday.
In a senate judiciary committee report dated July 4 1924 Gompers head of the AFL warns prohibition bred an acute industrial situation in Detroit with growing radicalism led by the I W W He notes numerous radical meetings across the city and a university of radical ideas backed by educated youths He cites Michigan copper miners angry over absence of beer and calls Detroit the industrial Klondike while asserting wage levels do not fully explain the I W W expansion
The article casts doubt on the idea that the prohibition Straightjacket fosters lasting industrial harmony. It argues the theory may not hold weight against the complex labor and economic tensions of the era.
CHICAGO July 4 Charles W Kayser acting secretary of the United Master Butchers of America has issued a report showing beef prices declined four to five cents a pound in six weeks. The report is based on nationwide questionnaires comparing current beef prices with those six weeks ago. He notes beef is now the cheapest priced meat on the market.
Kinloch Telephone Company girl operators on strike since last Wednesday voted to return to work after a conference with company officials and union leaders. The move does not affect Ball company's operators strike in the region. Officials would not disclose terms, but unions said their demand for a closed shop had been modified. Bell officials reported five cables serving about 500 subscribers in northern and nearby city sections were cut.
London July 3 Ukrainians after a sanguinary battle have occupied Odessa according to a Berlin wireless message. Bolshevik forces fled from the city as Ukrainian troops secured control.
In Bloomington Wisconsin on July 4 a toy cap exploded during celebrations. Clarence Hensel, 23, lost his left hand and sustained injuries to his body. Local responders attended the scene and transported him for medical care. Authorities investigated the incident as an accidental fireworks mishap.
Ralph Fierce aged 14 sustained burns binding his left eye while Rudolph Pietsch age 9 suffered facial powder burn injuries in an identical incident. Both children were treated for their injuries at the scene and authorities are reviewing the device involved.
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