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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1919

Page

9

Adventures In Recollection By McKee

A voice urges Americans to support democracy by aiding oppressed peoples abroad. The piece cites two million soldiers and billions in funding as needed to defeat tyranny and to build up weak nations while breaking down strong ones. It argues for continued international engagement and aid.

Germany Turkey Armenia Maximilian Harden United State Mexico Cuba Philippines America

Hays and Cummings Clash Over Peace Speech Lines

The piece critiques Republican chairman Hays for opposing partisanship in postwar peace and defending nationalism. It argues a broad bipartisan platform is needed and condemns Democrats for past royal loyalty ties, urging unity on principle rather than party. It recounts the Custer battle context and Comanche’s lone survival.

Harvey’s Weekly League of Nations Hays Cummings Democratic Party America

Building momentum to avert economic stagnation in Quincy

The speaker warns that delaying construction worsens odds of stagnation with idle men and tools. Quincy shows little building activity despite ample lots and demand, predicting a strong fall and winter rebound in retail and wholesale buying. Urges immediate action to avoid extra burdens and future shortages.

Quincy

Last Sting of the Viper Ends German Resistance

Wartime editorial condemns the sinking of surrendered German warships as a final, petty act before peace. It argues the act harms no one but shows the German will to spite the conquerors. The piece applauds allied firmness for peace terms to curb such destructive impulses.

Fletcher

Gompers Re-Elected Leader of American Federation

The piece lauds Samuel Gompers re election as president of the American Federation of Labor. It defends his stance against Bolshevik tactics, praises his patriotism and restraint, and argues strong unions deter labor terrorism while guiding lawful action for American interests. It notes broad support from capitalists and liberal labor as a safeguard for the nation.

Samuel Gompers American Federation Gompers American Federation of Labor America

Summaries of June 25 historical events across centuries

Timeline style notes entries for June 25 include 1672 French siege near Amsterdam with Dutch flooding to halt the advance, 1781 Charleston exile order affecting over 1000 residents, 1815 Napoleon’s farewell to his army after Waterloo, 1848 Paris Archbishop killed at the barricades, and 1876 Custer’s Little Bighorn defeat ending with a key military error.

Utretcht Amsterdam Charleston Waterloo Napoleon Paris George Custer Little Big Horn River Sitting Bull Custer

German Foreign Secretary to Lead Peace Treaty Delegation

Paris June 24 Hermann Mueller is named to head the German delegation for signing the peace treaty. Laliberte reports the German contingent will likely arrive at Versailles Wednesday morning.

French Drouth Ends in Paris as Rain Begins

Paris reports the long drought is broken as rain starts this morning following weeks of scorching heat across France. The rainfall begins in Paris and is expected to ease heat and crop stress, signaling a relief after a protracted dry spell.

Paris France Hatin

Peter Promises to Keep Meadow Lark Nest Secret

Peter Rabbit discovers Mrs Meadow Lark nested in a grass tunnel and vows secrecy. Carol the Meadow Lark teases him about clever concealment and explains their practice of using a hidden route to their nest. The tale ends with Carol described in vivid natural detail.

Peter Peter Rabbit Mrs Meadow Lark Mrs. Meadow Lark Carol Carlos the Meadow Carol Preatly

Fred Haskin's Daily Quiz readers questions and answers

The Whig Information Bureau answers reader questions on Victrola origin copyright Newark settlement and other topics. Discusses graphophone origin as Victrola name, Sargasso Sea myths, copyright duration, Newark settlement year, weight of one million dollar notes, and artificial pearl production in Japan.

Whig Whig Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Emil Berliner Victor Franklin Camden N. J U. S Treasury Department Washington J. C

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