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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
6
William J. Flynn, former chief of the U S Secret Service, is remembered in a local obituary notice detailing his long service, leadership during critical national security periods, and continued public advocacy after retirement. The piece highlights his role in safeguarding presidents and his influence on federal protective services.
In a suspenseful pursuit, Dixie Mason follows von Lertz after a late night meeting with Boyd-Ed and von Papen. Grant and Stewart monitor leads as a fleet mission looms, while Mason uses her covert skills to shadow the German and protect the Atlantic fleet.
Fred Deeter of Liberty II announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the Republican primary. A 39 year old lifelong Republican, Deeter has farms, auctioneering, and auto dealership experience in Adams County. He pledges an independent, hard fought countywide canvass with no political ties.
Dick Stewart is felled by a spy on Staten Island while Dixie Mason watches Heinric Von Lertz enter and leave a shack. Two men work on a torpedo to lower into a sewer, discussing Iron Crosses and a campaign with reservists. The fleet sails soon and the torpedo must be ready for the flagship.
Washington reports the new German maneuver between Montdidier and Nouyons is treated as a local operation on a large scale to consolidate the Picardy and Aisne theaters and prepare for mass attacks toward Paris or channel ports. Compiègne lies within the triangle of action with heavy reserves likely nearby.
Springfield Illinois June 11 Pupils in Illinois sold bonds totaling 10998900 in the third liberty loan drive according to reports by the women's state committee of the liberty loan organization Prizes of fifty dollars each from Gov Lowden Mrs Lowden and Sgt Pullman Lowden were awarded to Burton rural Livingston county Elkhart elementary Elkhart Logan county Aroma Park High School Kankakee county for banner school achievements.
Washington June 11 The army casualty list shows 74 names with 13 killed in action 5 died of wounds 1 died of airplane accident 1 died of disease 1 died of accident and other causes 46 wounded severely and one officer wounded with degree undetermined Captain Charles W Atkins Winterset Iowa among the wounded in action list are several lieutenants privates and sergeants from multiple states and cities including Massachusetts Illinois North Carolina New York Iowa Minnesota Kentucky and more with numerous towns and institutions named alongside a cadet and a prisoner previously reported missing Lieut Elmer D Mackey listed as missing from McKeesport Pa.
The Wonderful Music that Bursts Forth When the Stork Arrives recalls the baby’s cry. Mothers should prepare during waiting months with Mother's Friend, a trusted external aid said to ease nervous tension bearing down and stretching pains. It claims to relax abdominal muscles, calm nerves, and reduce crisis pain, marketed by Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.
Amsterdam report of June 11 cites Friederich Von Payer proposing a permanent economic and military union of Austria-Hungary and Germany. He envisions a Mittel Europa under Teutonic dominance with Russia Poland Bulgaria and Turkey possibly aligned. The plan stresses economic integration political unity and shared defense while preserving imperial independence.
Washington reports a methodical coast wide survey from the Mexican line to Halifax found no evidence of German submarines using shore bases or contacting shores. Secretary Daniels calls it an official denial of reports of strange signals seen at night along remote coast sections. Most men are willing to serve the country in official duty.
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