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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1919
Page
7
An editorial argues that continued government operation of railways risks poor outcomes as Congress stalls the railroad appropriation bill. It warns rolling stock purchases and roadbed improvements cannot be funded, jeopardizing operations and undermining public confidence in a deliberative legislature.
The piece contrasts American tax honesty with a Bolshevik Russia where strict rules and smuggling culture undermine revenue collection. It praises U S taxpayers for accuracy and integrity and notes how lawless conditions would hinder tax enforcement in Russia.
A St Louis newspaper notes the river freight project hinges on shipper patronage. Despite cheap rail alternatives and congestion relief, many wholesale firms delay river use, threatening the inland line’s viability amid cautious shipper demand and possible abandonment of river routes.
In March 1916 General Pancho Villa led hundreds of Mexican raiders into the United States attacking Columbus New Mexico. seventeen American soldiers died. General Pershing commanded 4500 troops into Mexico in pursuit but Villa evaded capture and the expedition withdrew.
A Chicago Tribune dispatch and New York Times Paris correspondent describe European censorship of American peace league coverage. They note misperceptions of US opinion, debate over joining the league, and American doubts about the plan's provisions balanced against world peace goals. Europe should have full facts to judge.
Maeterlinck Belelan the playwright wed Ravel Dahton a young Nice woman. He has lived in Nice for the past ten years as news of the marriage becomes public. Elsewhere in Bevenosates port workers strike remains unresolved with elections looming March 23. No change in the general situation.
On March 8, historical notes mark General Bernadotte’s death anniversary in 1844 after betraying Napoleon. The date recalls 1801 British defeats French at Alexandria and the 1765 English stamp act paving the Boston Tea Party, amid fiscal strains on George III’s regime.
Peter Rabbit, stirred by the wandering foot, leaves the Old Brier Patch for a spring roam through the Green Forest. He visits Whitefoot the Wood Mouse and Mrs Grouse, avoids owls and hawks, and checks for Shadow the Weasel while seeking the Redtail nest.
A shipment believed to be the first direct delivery of American house building materials to Norway has recently departed. The consignment signals expanding transatlantic trade in construction supplies and highlights bilateral economic ties between the United States and Norway.
Queen Marie of Romania says Bolshevism can be prevented with immediate food relief as rail destruction and looting hinder aid. She notes Romania’s isolation, praises American Red Cross, and plans to meet with Herbert Hoover to secure supplies and fuel for locomotives.
Paris March 6 Capt Tardieu told peace delegates the French view on terms is almost unanimous for tougher measures than proposed The commission on Belgian affairs favors revising the 1839 treaty and adding Malmedy and Meresnet to Belgium as border adjustments within the Rhenish Prussia area
Twenty two seamen from the steamer Esmeralda aboard the Vedia recount after the 1917 sinking by the German raider Moewe they witnessed the Esmeralda sink seven more ships and take 596 prisoners before being captured and imprisoned at Kiel.
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