King and McKee testify for Newberry conspiracy trial
In Grand Rapids Michigan on March 6, Paul N. King and Mark T. McKee defense witnesses in the Newberry elections conspiracy case describe King as campaign manager touring counties and drafting ads while McKee asserts limited involvement. King denies government claims about clemency discussions and details the Detroit campaign staff and early fund handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graid Rapids
Mich
Paul N. King
Mark T. Mckee
Law Partners
Newberry
Truman S. Newberry
Maul
McKee
King
Richard Fletcher
William McKeighan
Flint
Supreme Court
McKeighan
Privilege To Publish Court Testimony Upheld
Chicago March 6 Judge Oscar M Torrison ruled that a newspaper may publish open court testimony whether true or false and that a litigant's guilt or innocence does not affect a libel suit against the paper. The decision guides a case by Henry J Earnest against the Chicago Tribune over a March 6 1918 report of a warrant for a confidence game linked to Mrs Adelien Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oscar M. Torrison
Circuit Court
Torrison
Henry J. Earnest
Chicago Tribune
Earnest
Adelien Wood
Toscano Art Works
Dismissal of Two-Cent Fare Petition in Illinois Case
The state public utilities commission in Chicago dismissed for lack of jurisdiction the petition by Attorney Meyer J. Stein to compel the Chicago and Alton railroad to follow the Illinois two cent fare law. It ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission has authority to fix rates in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
Meyer J. Stein
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commission
Marchers questioned in Armistice Day murder trial
Montesano Washington March 6 witnesses for ten I W W on trial for murder in Centralia Armistice Day shootings were asked if shots came before or after marchers rushed the I W W hall. Some testified marchers broke ranks and moved toward the hall, others said shooting seemed simultaneous with the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Wash
I. W W
Centralia
Wesley E. Loren Roberts
John Brown
Warren Grimm
Oil Burning Vessels Give America Great Leverage For Trade
New York March 6 Under private ownership and operation merchant ships can succeed as well under the American flag as under any other Edward N Hurley former chairman of the United States shipping board declared in a statement He advocated the early sale of the government owned fleet but said it must not be concentrated in the hands of a few large steamship companies He noted nearly 300 steam ship companies now operate many in foreign trade By September the government fleet will total about 1900 steel vessels and 11000000 tons If companies take six ships each the problem will be settled For investors shipping offers attractive possibilities even at present tonnage prices He said eighty percent of the fleet is oil fired while only five percent of Britain's merchant fleet uses oil and shipping under other flags is worse off The sooner the fleet passes to private hands the better for the United States
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Hurley
Great Britain
United States
Sharp Press Comment On Home Rule Speech
London reports on Sir Horace Plunketts Dublin speech critiquing the Irish home rule bill. The Daily News condemns the measure while The Post blames Viscount French for the crisis and urges action or resignation over crime and court martial policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Horace Plunkett
Dublin
Ian MacPherson
House of Commons
Daily News
Viscount French
Ireland
Aviators Detained in Mexico Return to El Paso
Lieu tenants L. M. Wolf and G. L. Usher, American army aviators who landed in Mexico February 2 and were detained over a month at Nacozari, Sonora, arrived back in El Paso Friday. They traveled by airplane from Douglas, Arizona under escort pending a preliminary investigation to decide if absent without leave or improper crossing of the international boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
L. M. Wolf
G. L. Usher
Mexico
Nacozari
Sonora
Douglas
Ariz
Marash Siege Told in Diary of YMCA Secretary
The diary of Rev. C. T. Crathern, YMCA secretary, recounts the siege of Marash and the march toward Adana, with details of sniping, bombardment, refugees, and the American response. It notes 1 000 refugees believed dead, the Armenian population losses, and the deaths of James Perry and Frank S. Johnson of the YMCA.
Catholic Church Plans Fight on Ouija Boards
In New York at St Peter's Church Father Alexis Dunneen denounces ouija boards table tippings and spiritism as devil worship. He warns business audiences that superstition stems from faithlessness and ignorance and urges Catholics to avoid these practices and not attend related meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexis Cunneen
Church of St. Peter
Father Dunneen
Isaiah Wer
Lucifer
God
Christ
Church
Leap Year Marriage Surge Sparks Female Interest Across States
Statistics from March 6 show a spike in marriages in January and February 1919 versus 1914 figures, with New York up nearly 20 percent and Texas Batlas near a 100 percent rise. Officials note many women paid the $1 license fee, signaling greater use of leap year privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White Batlas
Texas
Marriage License Bureau
Organize Royalists Form Nationwide Monarchy Party
German royalists organized a party to comprise all men and women who do not approve of the present form of government. Headquarters will be at Leipzig to coordinate and organize the nation’s monarchical elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berian
Leipzig
McKinley Campaign Opens in Chicago Headquarter
Chicago March 6 headquarters for United States senatorial campaign of Congressman William B McKinley of Champaign have been opened in Chicago. William G Edens assistant secretary of the Central Trust company will manage Mr McKinley’s campaign.
Socialist Members Face Assembly Probe In New York
Albany March 6 the socialist members of the New York State Assembly faced scrutiny by the assembly judiciary committee over war program views. Their counsel Seymour Stedman argued that socialism aligns with American ideals, while prosecutors led by Elon R. Brown prepared to close the case next Tuesday. The adjournment paused debate as officials weighed whether individual members should be seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
State Assembly
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Seymour Stedman
Elon R. Brown
Martin Conboy
Stedman
Canboy
80 Sailors Battle With Dry Sleuths
New York March 6 Government agents won the first pitched enforcement clash of Prohibition aboard the Italian steamship President Watson seizing 537 bottles of cognac. Crew lights out fracas and bottles smashed as inspectors and port officials carried liquor ashore. Additional seizures included 55 bottles on Moro Castle and Monterey from Havana and 150 bottles of Bacardi rum on Mamara from Antilla Cuba. The rum was found wedged between 150 fathoms of anchor chain requiring a steam winch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Watson
Moro Castle
Monterey
Havana
Antilla
Cuba
Raid ends in death and injuries at Racine saloon
Police and federal agents raid Barney Sekat’s Racine saloon seeking an illicit still and moonshine whiskey. When Sekat tries to shoot Federal agent Bert Herzog, he is killed. Herzog and Mike Sekat are wounded, Detective Edward Piel is shot in the hand, and officers recover liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Barney Sekat
Sekat
Bert Herzog
Milwaukee
Helium Discovery Praised by Dutch Expert Onnes
Professor Kammerlingh Onnes of Leiden Fielland praised the United States for its helium discovery and the Navy developed non flammable balloon gas. He called the specimens practically perfect and offered Leiden laboratories for further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Navy Department
Kammerlingh Onnes
University of Leiden
Fielland
Onnes
Leiden
Lansing to rest and then enters practice
Former Secretary of State Lansing quietly leaves Washington for Sea Breeze Florida for a three week vacation with his family. Upon return he plans to resume work in the capital and may practice law, likely specializing in international cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lansing
Wilson
Sea Breeze
Fla
Hitchcock to Campaign Full Time for Wood Nomination
New York March 6 Colonel William Proctor chairman of the Leonard Wood campaign committee announces that Frank H. Taft and Charles E. Hughes will devote their time to the Wood campaign. They will work from now until the Republican national convention in support of Major General Leonard Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank H. H. Taft
Charles FE. Hughes
Leonard Wood
Willian Proctor
Chicago March 6 strikes push swage cost demands
In Chicago workers threaten a wage increase strike with more than 2000 men in a revolt against national union officers who offered only promises. Teamsters and chauffeurs for express firms plan to discuss joining the action as negotiations falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chikago
Chicago
Arouti Momning
Shepherd’ Eerd
Express Company
Lewis predicts Wilson nomination at Democratic convention
Kansas City Mo March 6 Former U S Senator James H Lewis of Windig predicts Woodrow Wilson will be nominated by acclamation at the San Francisco Democratic convention He told Missouri Democratic women not to be surprised if complimentary ballots name Wilson as the embodiment of the upcoming campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Woodrow Wilson
Nations
San Francisco
United States
James H. Lewis
Vlindig
Missouri
Lewis
Wilson
Camp Point native named assistant trainmaster
R J McGaughey, once a Camp Point boy, is appointed assistant trainmaster of the Gateraburg division with headquarters in Galesburg. He started as a brakeman in 1897, promoted to conductor in 1907, and has served 12 years as assistant trainmaster since February 22, 1920. The note mentions his Camp Point ties and various local acquaintances and moves among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point, III
R. J. McGaughey
Camp Point
Gateraburg
Galesburg
Wm. Onor
Joseph Hayne
Wolfe
Quincy
Bayne Formrely
Salesburg
Alice Fun
Elmer Dickhut
Paloma
Alias Datey Booth
Lee Donley
Margaret Wards
E. D. Potter
Alexis
Horace Cady
Camden
Cady
J. H. Holmes
Atlee BarteHa
Pittsfield
Lewis
Frank Mensendike
Wm. Beckett
Jesse Hunter
Bowen
Otis Marshall
Hazel Frazier
Mia
Gus Frazier
Lola McFarland
Golden
Robert Garett
Mollie
George Garrett
Sheridan
Wyo
Edith Hunter
San Diego
Cal
Pearl Johnson
Anna Schieferdecke le
Fred
Augusta
Gladys Evelyn
Claude Neece
Peetr Kittel
The
Methodist Church
O. A. Mtyvere
Thomas Bailey
J. LL Bailey
Belle Plaine
Ken
Herbert McDowell
Clayton
George Jacobs
Will Edwards
Perry DeMosta
Camp Point News Ties Local Figures and Events
Residents and visitors are named in a roundup from Camp Point and Quincy. Reports mention Mrs. J Wand visiting Quincy, Mr. Chitford Huber receiving fruit from relatives, and various local church and social activities. Obituary notes cover Mrs. Harry J. Watbring and John Lowe’s passing while community life includes meetings, music, and the town bakery upgrading with an electric mixer.
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Arnold Aeote
Mra
John Wand
Quincy
Brier
Nat
Presbyterian
George Flett
Ed Seaton
Gary
Ind
Richard Seaton
Harry. J. Wat Bring
Fhnt
Mich
Wannie Pilcher
Camp Point
Stormer
L. C. Mauck
Greenmount Cemetery
EB. E. Lowe
Bedford
Iowan
John Lowe
C. W. BL
Christian Church
Talfall
Migs Henrietta Clark
Ted
WI Jones
Hall
Tibet
George Grung
James Liggett
Wil Grove
L. A. Hall
Sam Curry
Rankin Castle
Jill Grove
Grove
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James Muffin
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Reading
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