Wilson urges unity over armed neutrality failure
President Wilson told Democratic National Committee members at a White House luncheon that partisan fealty has no place in international affairs. He expressed frustration over Senate holdouts on the armed neutrality bill and outlined democracy as the basis for enduring governments and lasting world peace, citing Alsace Lorriane as a war cause to avoid.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
White House
Democratic National Committee
America
Alsace-Lorraine
United States
Buffalo Calms Billy Sunday Campaign In Buffalo
Buffalo reports Billy Sunday moderates slang and fiery rhetoric in a campaign stop. His pulpit energy remains, with less vitriol as audiences grow from afternoon sessions to evenings, and collections rapidly mount to cover campaign expenses amid rumors of losing his punch denied by his supporters.
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Offalo
Buffalo
Billy
Uniform Polling Hours Suggested by National Committee
A national committee proposal seeks a uniform hour for closing election polls nationwide. Reportedly, earlier elections saw eastern victories announced before western polls closed, allegedly dampening Democratic turnout as a result.
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National Committee
Green City Girl Taken by Romani People
Dina Jones a 13 year old girl from Green City Missouri claimed she was held against her will by a band of twelve Romani people. She appeared at a farmhouse near Diller Nebraska seeking protection and was brought to Fairbury by Sheriff Rowles.
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Fairbury
Neb
Green City
Dina Jones
Diller
Rowles
Vote Down New Charter In Kansas City Vote
Kansas City voters rejected a proposed new charter modeled on the city manager plan on Tuesday, with officials reporting the measure defeated. The vote outcome ends the charter effort years after its initial proposal.
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Kansas City
Spring Colds and Bell's Pine Tar Honey Remedy
Weather shifts bring colds and hoarseness with a revival of winter coughs. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey aims to head off new colds or stop existing ones. Soothing balms relieve sore throat and irritated tissues. Get a bottle today at your druggist for 25 cents. Formula on bottle.
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R. F. Hall
Mabe
Foley
Lost Yellow Purse On Train From La Grange To Quincy
A yellow purse lost on a train traveling from La Grange to Quincy on Tuesday evening March 6 contains six Buffalo nickels and assorted silver dollars. Finder may return it to the Whig office for a reward.
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la Grange
Quincy
Finder
Kreward
Gift to Chaddock School Funds Dormitory Build
A $5,000 gift to Chaddock School supports a new dormitory for 24 boys. An additional $7,000 is sought to complete funding for a connected building named in memory of the donor. Construction aims to start early spring once funds are raised, per Dean McPherson.
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Chaddock Boy's School
Dean McPherson
Dying Rebel Movement in Cuba Stalls Amid Defections
Havana reports from Col. Pujol indicate only minor engagements and defections as the revolutionary movement in Cuba shows little progress. President Menocal denounces inflated revolution rumors from New York and Washington while El Mundo notes American and Cuban detectives probing a supposed iron cross network in Latin America.
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Havana
Cuba
Gates
Col. Pujol
Menocal
New York
Washington
el Mundo
Iron Cross
Mexico
Detectives Trace Kolb to Vera Cruz and Mexico City
In Vera Cruz and Mexico City authorities investigate F. Kolb, arrested in Hoboken after bombs were found in a room. Kolb, a German reservist with a passport signed by Count von Bernstorff, arrived in 1914 with the constitutionalist force led by Gen. Carranza. He claimed to be a machine gun operator, was refused enlistment twice, and is believed to have headed north toward the Tampico oil fields.
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Mexico City
F. Kelb
Hoboken
N. J
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Juan Merigo
Kolb
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
South America
Merigo
Tampico
Counties Get Back More Than Auto Tax
Tables compiled by the secretary of state for Senator C. F. Buck show every county except Cook and Rock Island received more from the state than it contributed through automobile taxes. Buck sought to prove counties did not get their share but abandoned plans to change the system.
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Springfield. Tit
Secretary of State
C. F. Buck
Cook
Rock Island
Buck
Oklahoma Legislature Condemns Twelve US Senators
Oklahoma City March 7 both the senate and house adopted resolutions condemning the twelve United States senators who defeated President Wilsons armed neutrality bill in the closing hours of the last congress.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Senate
House of the
Oklahoma Legislature
United States
Wilson
Missouri Fair Men Meet in Green City
Representatives from the North Missouri Fair circuit met in Trenton on March 1 1917 to set dates and purse amounts for the season Knox City Green City Pattonsburg and Trenton were represented Dr J A Asher was re elected circuit president and T R Davis secretary Dates were assigned for Knox City Green City Pattonsburg and Trenton with uniform purses approved for various trotting and pacing events including 2:40 2:20 and 2:15 trot races and 2:25 2:19 pace events and more.
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Green City
Trenton
D. Clark Thomas
Knox City
T. R. Davis
R. E. Maupin
Pattonsburg
J. A. Asher
J. W. Schooler
W. R. Ward
S. S. Day
TW. J. McKinley
Smithville
E. Day White
Mt. Vernon
Bus City
T. R Davis
Aneust
Pattonsburs
Protests Grow Over Street Dogs in Quincy
A Quincy resident called The Whig to protest dogs roaming Sixth Street and Broadway snapping at pedestrians. He recalled a Monday morning yellow dog biting at and forcing him to dodge, and urged owners to keep gates closed at night to prevent potential injuries.
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The
Whig
Quincy
Sixth Street
Broadway
Get Out Your Flag in Quincy Honors Navy Official
Quincy business men discuss Friday flag display as R E Bakenhus of the armor board visits. City shows patriotism and loyalty to guard and welcome the plant if it locates in Quincy. The Old Glory display aims to honor the visiting official and memory of the Gem City.
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Quincy
R.E. Bakenhus
Armor Board
United States Navy Department
Progress Report On Interurban Railroad Meeting
James E McNutt said after a special interurban rail road committee meeting that progress was made but no public plans were ready. The session occurred in the Quincy Freight bureau rooms in the Wells building, though he noted the space was only a convenience and not affiliated with the bureau.
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James E. McNutt
Special Interurban Railroad Committee
Quincy Freight Bureau
Wells Building
Mr. McNutt
Citizens Railroad Committee
Bureau
Cross and Crown Reunion Set for Palm Sunday
The Cross and Crown league at Salem church plans its big annual reunion on Palm Sunday April 1 at 7 30 oclock An elaborate program is planned and souvenirs will be given All confirmands from Salem church are asked to attend Seats are reserved for classes 1894 to 1910 in the main auditorium Pastor Kuhlenhoelter will have his confirmands in the south gallery and Pastor Von Rague’s in the north gallery
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Cross and Crown League
Salem Church
Kuhlenhoelter
von Rague
Anniversary Observed by Salem Men’s League at Church
Quincy’s Pulse notes Salem church men’s league anniversary service set for Sunday March 11 at 7 30 PM with an elaborate musical program by Salem church male quartet and orchestra and addresses by Revs Langhorst and Fruechte. Mayor Abbott Dil-Mayor W K Abbott is ill and confined to home, unsure when he can return to duties. Concordia Glee club names Miss Tillie Zelle musical director at Quincy branch No 38 meeting. ladies class discussed. J J Reid redecorates three story Maine street building ahead of spring opening with W E Rebscher of St Louis directing interior decorating.
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Tillie Zelle
Concordia Glee Club
Quincy
Concordia Mutual Benefit League
St. Jacobi School Hall
J. J. Reid
Maine Street
W. E. Rebscher
St. Louis
FTC May Launch Inquiry Into Food Costs
The Federal Trade Commission may start a food cost investigation despite Congress not appropriating 400000 dollars for the inquiry. The commission is weighing whether it can undertake a limited scale study with existing staff and no extra funds.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Doerr Dept Store Personal and Local Notices
Pedro Serno travels to Havana amid threats. Doerr Dept. Store advertises 9c specials on china, lace, and underwear. Local residents and visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sahland, Dr. Robert Hilton, Mrs. J. McIntyre, and Dr. J. W. Earel. Several travel updates and community events noted with hospital visits, appointments, and ads for oats, insurance, and advertising staff. Local figures like Eder, Ash, Lusk, Sykes, Van Dorn, and others mentioned in brief notices.
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Pedro Serno
Gem City Business College
Havana
Cuba
Doerr Dept
Edward Sahland
Los Angeles
Mary Sahland Baecker
Sixteenth
Kentucky
Robert Hilton
G. W. Burch
Pittsburgh
James McIntyre
Cedar Street
Blessing Hospital
J. W. Earel
Dr. Morgan
Doerr
E. S. Gehring
Minneapolis
Quincy Journal
Seed Oats
Broadway
Pape & Loos
M. T. Ash
United Cereal Mills
Quincy
Buffalo
Frank Lusk
Toledo
Ohio
Overland Company
I. W. Sykes
Beverly
Brownsville
Tex
Union Label League Holds Rousing Meeting
A rousing meeting was held by the Women’s Union Labor League No. 346 Tuesday evening in Labor Temple. The league will host a whist social on Tuesday April 10. Officers including Mrs Bert Ryan Miss Laura Grigsby and Mrs F F Niehaus were appointed to lead the event.
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Women's Union Laber League
Labor Temple
League
Bert Ryan
Laura Grigsby
F. F. Niehaus
Union Work Stoppage Rumor Sparks City Debate
Local residents question a rumored union strike at the Meinberg plant affecting production and jobs. City officials say a contingency plan is in place while workers deny plans to walk out this week.
No Other Gray Hair Restorer Ad Claims Guarantee
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as the sure safe way to restore natural hair color. It promises even shade, glossy texture, and youthful vitality for both men and women, with a money back guarantee and no harmful chemicals. Available for 80 cents per large bottle at Brown and Mays and other drug stores.
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America
Brown and
Mays
Hessig-Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
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Quincy College of Music
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