Berlin Barricades and Unease As Counter Revolution Grows
March 13 Berlin reports barbed wire and field guns surrounding Wilhelmstrasse and the British embassy. Troops and cars guard the area while crowds gather near Alexanderplatz. Admiral Von Trotha is deployed to Doeberitz to calm troops but returns undone. Authorities urge continued police duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilhelmstrasse
Ander-Den- Linden
Germany
Alesxander Platz
Tageblett
Erhardt
Loewerfeld
Admiral von Trotha
Admiralty
Doeberitz
Plans Grow for Six-City Baseball League This Summer
E C Masters of Burlington outlined a six city league involving Burlington Ft Madison Keokuk Muscatine Quincy and Hannibal to play Saturday Sunday and holiday games. He spoke with Gems manager Tom Lenane during a visit for the Maroon game, signaling active support from fans in Burlington and Ft Madison for formation of the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
E. C. Masters
Burlington
Masters
Tom Lenane
The
Gems
J. Masters
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Muscatine
Hannibal
Burlneton
Civic Improvement League to Visit Schools and Discuss Tax Levy
Civic Improvement League directors plan to visit all public schools to show interest in students and teachers. They approve a resolution to visit soon and push a March 27 tax levy vote and teacher salary increases. The league will seek club support for a paid city forester and promote Ordinance 478 on shade trees, with monthly luncheons and a membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement League
Rotary
Lions
League
If. E. Becker
Imanager Channon
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Maine Street
Eighth
Twelfth Streets
Channen
Quincy Paper Sticker Arrested Over Stone Throwing
Russell Schaefer a paper mill worker was arrested Saturday by detective Harvey on complaint by James Sullivan an ex pressman who says Schaefer threw stones at his wagon while loading goods at the Weiss plant in Fifth and Ohio streets He will be tried before Judge Heckle Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruesell Schaefer
Harvey
James Sullivan
Schaefer
Weiss Plent
Fifth
Ohio
Heckle
League proposal eyed by Musca tine and Keokuk leaders
Manager Lenone proposes forming a cross town league with Quincy and Hanni bal to boost regional play. He notes prior failure to join the Three-I river league for weekend games and envisions rivalry and radio interest across towns. The plan would organize two teams to play the already booked games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Keokuk
Lenone
Quincy
Hannibal
Nad Io
Germany in turmoil as Kapp declares new government
Provisional government led by Dr. Wolffgang Kapp proclaims dissolution of the national assembly and schedules elections. President Ebert and Defense Minister Nuske uncover a plot to topple the republic, arresting Kapp and General Von Luedtwitz among others as revolutionary forces move toward Berlin. The revolt remains bloodless with life in the capital continuing, though future prospects remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolffgang Kapp
National Assembly
Germany
William II
Berlin
Kapp
Ebert
Nuske
Fatherland Party
von Luedtwitz
Reichwehr
Empire Defense Forces
Pabst
Guard
Doeberitz
von Oldershausen
Novel entertainment at High School auditorium
Soprano Flor ia Folsom and lecturer Dr Charles W Allison headlined a Saturday afternoon program in the high school auditorium under Halbach Schroeder Co and Blue Bird Appliance Co. Folsom sang a varied set including The Spring Song and Madame Butterfly while Hartman played selections. Dr Allison spoke on Women's Greatest Problem and demonstrated electrical washing machines with Miss A F Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floria Folsom
Charles W. Allison
Marie Hartman
Pilanoist
Halbach-Schroeder Company
Blue Bird Appliance Company
St. Loui
Miss Folsom
Folsom
Will of John C. West Filed for Probate
The will from Golden resident John C. West leaves all property to his widow Sarah Ellen West for life. After her death $100 to grandson Emmet West Slater and $50 to grandson Russell Slater, $100 to daughter Sarah Josephine Knight. Remainder divided equally between sons John A. West and William Edmund West. John named executor. dated April 28, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. West of
Golden
Sarah Ellen West
Emmet West Slater
Russel Slater
Sarah Josephine Knight
John A. West
William Edmund West
John
Queen Wilhelmina Multilingual Abilities Noted
The queen speaks Dutch as her native language and fluently uses French German and English. She also has knowledge of Italian and Russian according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Hart Family Welcomes Son After Tragic Loss
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William B Hart of 649 Ohio street on Saturday night. The father of the child died Thursday and has not yet been buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Hart
Ohio Street
Deaths and Funerals Miss Daisy Higgins
Miss Daisy Higgins aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Higgins of 530 Van Buran street died at 3 30 o clock Saturday afternoon from heart disease and apoplexy after a week long illness She was born in Quincy and was a student at Quincy High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Higgins
Charles Higgins
van Buran Street
Miss Higgins
Quincy
Quincy High School
Survived by Parents and Large Siblings
The obituary notes she is survived by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters, outlining immediate family members in the surviving relatives.
Republicans Hold Spring Caucus in Gilmer Township
Gilmer township Republicans plan their annual spring caucus at the town hall on Saturday afternoon March 20 at 3 p.m. Clay Lawless committee member notes the event. A revision of the French dictionary begun in ISTS is expected to finish around 2020 or DA 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer Township
Clay Lawless
Keokuk Steamer to Stay in Upper River Trade
The steamer Keokuk will operate in the Quincy Burlington trade this season with tri weekly trips to Quincy. Captain Blair, owner, decided to keep the Keokuk in the upper river trade after Chamber of Commerce pressure. Andrew Zenge of LaGrange, long an advocate for keeping the boat in Quincy, organized efforts to buy and base the vessel there, but no purchase was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Keokuk
Quincy Burlington
Quincy
Blair
Chamber of Commerce Committee
W. T. Duker
Capt. Blair
Andrew Zenge
LaGrange
Chamber of Commene
Near East Drive Campaign April 4 14 in Quincy
The Near East Relief drive starts April 4 and runs ten days in Quincy to raise 17820 dollars. Each life saved costs 180 dollars providing food for a year for one destitute person in war torn eastern lands. A wealthy eastern philanthropist will cover all campaign expenses so every penny goes to relief in Armenia, Syria and other oriental countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East Relief Fund
Quincey
Quincy
Armenia
Syria
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League of Six River Cities
Humphreys
H. C
Robert IL. Mainzer
New York
Reuben Pure Food
Upper Broadway
Reuben Company
Aaron Reuben
Mainver
Malicer
France
Raymond Poinesre
Pauli Deschanel
Elysee Palace
Paris
White House
Paul Deschanel
Deschanel
Rigmond Poincare
Virginia
Ireland
John C. West
H. A. Gentemann
Maine ST
Warewayland CO
Capt
Near East Drive
Maine
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