Provisional Duma Manifesto Promises Freedom for Russia
A March 6 dispatch from Reuters in Petrograd summarizes a manifesto issued by the Russian provisional government. It proclaims the old regime overthrown, pledges universal suffrage, a constituent assembly, and civil liberties while promising equality and participation in elections. The text frames armed defense and national unity, with calls to restore rights and release political prisoners.
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Duma
Russia
London
Tre
Reuter
Petrograd
Russa Fe
Duta
Serisetts
Eny
Asso O
Constituent Assembly
Engine Into River Kills Brakeman in Minnesota
ArchIe Fox brakeman of Bruce Wisconsin died when a Duluth and Northeastern engine ran off the track and plunged into the river. Two other crewmen narrowly escaped, as the locomotive slid about 80 feet into the water on Sunday near March 21 in Minnesota.
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Olequiet
Minn
Archie Fox
Bruce
Wis
Duluth
Mediation Statement Credits Rail Managers and Brotherhoods
The mediation group lauds the railway managers committee for averting a nationwide strike by accepting the Adamson eight hour law. Proposals to delay and adjust were agreed after two days of talks, with a pledge that if the law is constitutional it will be applied, and no strike will occur regardless of congressional or Supreme Court rulings. Signed by Franklin K. Lane W. B. Wilson Dantel Willard Samuel Gompers.
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Railway Managers Committee
Congress
Supreme Court
Franklin K. Lane
W. B. Wilson
Dantel Willard
Samuel Gompers
Peronne Burned as Germans Leave
Despatch from a staff correspondent reports Peronne in ruins after German forces evacuated. The Deville hotel area shows extensive shell damage and deliberate destruction by retreating garrisons, with vandalized residences and smashed furnishings throughout the city.
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Peronne
Tite Associated Press
Breish
France
Tondon
Cive
Peranne
Victories reported as villages fall to French advance
A Paris front dispatch describes rapid French advances freeing Nesle and Roye villages, with residents joyous and German plundered. Mines rupture streets, houses stripped, yet locals praise the French. An elderly survivor recalls blue uniformed troops arriving to reclaim the land.
Lummis Leads Team In Field Goals Thrown
G Lummis captain of the High school basketball team tops the season scoring with 61 field goals and 139 points plus 17 free throws. Tr Bush adds 18 field goals and 47 free throws while Jr Watters follows in field goals. R Welch racks up 15 fouls and 3 technicals as a close defender.
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Lummis
G. Lummis
Diaroid Brazelton
Tr. Bush
Jr. Watters
Bush
R. Welch
Pitt
I. T
Bouls
Yreersonil
Piedd
Nicholas May Not Command Armies in Russia
London reports that Grand Duke Nicholas will not become commander in chief of the Russian armies. A generalissimo will be chosen not tied to the Romanoffs to curb extremist propaganda. The Times notes uncertain details on the successor and possible subordinate command.
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Nicholas
London
Grand Duke
Petrograd
The
Times
Romanoff
Germany
Ribot and Briand Meet Poincare About New Cabinet
Paris March 20 Felix Ribot minister of finance in Briand's retiring cabinet called on President Poincare at noon to report on progress toward forming a new government. He said a definite reply would come soon.
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Paris
Felix Ribot
Briand
Poincare
M. Ribot
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS ADVERTISEMENT
An advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Nine Tablets promises a refund if it fails to cure and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Local Social Notes from Quincy and Nearby
A string of brief notices details visits and movements: Mr. and Mrs. William Hall of Hannibal spent a weekend with relatives in Quincy before returning home. Myra Loomis and grandson Harry Loomis traveled from Brookfield Missouri after a Christian science lecture. Mrs. James Moffatt of Clayton conducted business in Quincy. Local girls formed a sewing club with Lillian Geschwindner at 63613 Hampshire Street. Elva Dicken and daughter Dorothy Helen visited her parents Rev W O Shank at 1639 Vermont. James Arrowsmith Jr and family moved to Twenty eighth and Hampshire. Mamie McLaughlin returned from Hannibal. Jim Nokin will play with the McAllister Oklahoma team this year, leaving Thursday. Terman Seidbreder and wife depart for Pasadena California to settle there. Mrs Elmer Wright of Hull Station visited Quincy. William Callahan of Keokuk shopped in Quincy. Mrs J K Randles of Palmyra shopped in Quincy. Mrs William Gehring of 634 North Sixth Street left for Chicago for a week with her sisters.
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Myra Loomis
Harry Loomis
Brookfield
James Moffatt
Clayton
Quincey
Lillian Geschwindner
Hampshire Street
Elva Dicken
Dorothy Ilelen
Dicken
W. O. Shank
Vermont Street
James Arrowsmith
Lewistown
Twenty Eighth
Hampshire Streets
Mamie McLaughlin
South Fifth Street
Hannnibal
Jim Nokin
McAllister
Okla
Western Association
Elmer Wright
Hull Station
Quincy
William Callahan
Keokuk
J. K. Randles
Palmyra
William Gehring
North Sixth Street
Chicago
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CL Meyer
Guarda
Leindecker
HH. Lummis
Breinberk
Reese
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Fiscos
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Smyth Eervas
Thomas
Keller Tee Aee
Hendrickse
Fuhrman
Niefer
Clark
Demaree
Benjamin
Steinwedel
Proctor Eben
Schwartz
Richimmueller
Pieper
Trish Ren Nere
Hf. Damherst
Rothgeh
J. Damherst
McKee
Generalissimo
Ribot
Snyder's
William Hall
Wannibal
Terman Seidbreder
Ouincy
Pasadena
Cal
Hampshire
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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