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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1919

Page

7

State Constabulary Proposal Sparks Debate Across States

The piece critiques a state constabulary plan, questioning its premise that officials assume citizen dishonesty. It notes Missouri’s modest proposal and Illinois’ larger potential force, arguing against overreaching policing and urging careful reform rather than rapid, broad legislation. It warns such bills risk eroding local control and liberty while favoring new codes over needed reform.

IST State Constabulary Curbstone Missouri St. Lewis Kansas City Illinois

Injustice Righted Over Man Committee Testimony Incident

Ambassdor Francis was misquoted as praising Bolshevist leaders. Colonel Raymond Robins denied the claim and produced documents showing his close ties with Bolshevists were at the ambassador's orders. Senators praised Robins and Francis for clarifying Russian affairs after the exchange.

Mbassadogr Francis Overman Committee Civeaga Raymond Robins Robing Washington Lon _ Coleone Robins Francis Robbes

Struggle to Get Ahead by Webster on Ecstasy and Support for Wilson

The piece discusses ecstasy as a throughline in belief systems and notes endorsements for George H. Wilson's Supreme Court bid. Attorney General Edward J. Brundage praises Wilson as judicial and well grounded in law after twenty eight years of practice. Congressman J W Graham confirms long association and endorses his candidacy.

Graham Wilsom George H. Wilson House of Representatives Ilinois 14Th Corps Sherman Herodes Atticus Alan

Effects Bureau Restores Soldier Effects After Battle Losses

The American government created the Effects Bureau in 1917 to identify and return soldiers personal belongings to designated contacts or trusted friends. Items are carefully cataloged and packed to avoid loss, with care extended through a single clearing house at Hoboken and branch offices earlier in Philadelphia Boston Halifax Newport News Baltimore.

New York Times France Beances Cox Effects Quartermaster Department Philadelphia Boston Halifax Newport News Baltimore Hoboken Effects Bureau Bureau

Endorse George Wilson for Bench Heats Up Supreme Court Bid

George H. Wilson received strong backing yesterday from two major supporters, boosting his bid for a seat on the state supreme court bench. The endorsements anchor his campaign and signaling broad institutional support.

George Wilson

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Blood-Based Cure

Claiming catarrh is constitutional, the advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats the disease internally by the blood, strengthening the patient and aiding recovery. It promises testimonials free and lists J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio as the sellers.

Hall Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Peter Gives Up to Despair in Green Forest

In Thornton W. Burgess Animal Stories Peter Rabbit waits for daylight to escape a fall’s brush pile while fearing Hooty the Owl. He spots Redtail the Hawk’s nest and realizes Hooty and Mrs Hooty have moved near, prompting renewed dread and a decision to give up.

Peter Peter Rabbit Jolly Mr Sun Mr. Sun Green Forest Hooty the Owl Redtail the Redtails Redtail Tie Hooty Mrs. Hooty

Anniversaries of Caesar Death and Jackson Birth Noted

On March 18 the calendar marks Julius Caesar's death in 44 B C and Andrew Jackson's birthday born in Waxhaws North Carolina on March 15 1767. Jackson rose from poverty to lead as a military and political figure, later founding the Democratic Party and serving two presidential terms.

Julius Caesar Rome B. C Andrew Jackson United States Waxhaw N.C Jackson Department of the South John Quincy Adams Adams Democratic Arty Caritaere Nashville Tenn Kimberly Samoa Apia Trenton Vandalia Olga Calliuse

Shipyard Workers Walk Out Over Rein Statement Terms

Seattle workers at four steel yards quit again after returning to work, nearly 1,000 riveters left posts citing the abolition of the bonus system and alleged discrimination. Plants may continue operating if more men do not join the walkout.

Seattle Wash

Labor Conference Opens In October

Paris report on the first meeting of the international labor conference to be held next October. The international commission on labor legislation of the peace conference considered the program this morning with Samuel Gomphers presiding. A deputation from the women's labor organization will be received next Tuesday.

Paris International Labor Conference International Commission On Labor Samuel Gomphers Women's Laster

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