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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1917

Page

7

Publicly Vital Court Debate on Commerce Clause Limits

A garbled court discussion centers on legislative power under the Commerce Clause and its reach over wage and transportation disputes. Justices weigh necessity of federal aid, information access, and potential limits on Congress to regulate interstate commerce amid ongoing labor tensions and regulatory questions.

Storene Court Herriers Pete Beter Gados Congress Justice Pitney Estes Bart Seaurteorefog

A Time for Caution in Investment Promises

A nostalgic editorial warns readers about the lure of new corporations and aggressive returns. It advises consulting a banker or trusted adviser, verifying the organization, and avoiding overhyped prospects while noting that few stocks rival government bonds for safety. It cites Ford and McCormick as notable exceptions to high-return claims.

Eady Peenes Brehers Grad Steel St. Mieis Seur

Back to His Old Command in Russia After Setbacks

The passage describes Grand Duke Nicholas regaining command in the Caucasus after facing shortages of arms, shells, and officers, and a hesitant government in Petrograd. It notes his strategic retreat to safety against Hindenburg’s forces, the Czar’s desire to avoid home troubles, and implied Western support from England and Japan while Poland looms as a focal point.

Petrograd Nicholas Thindenburg Caucasus England Japan Poland

Dreams and Art and the Dream World Reflections

A fragmentary meditation on art and dreams, linking creativity in writing painting and music to a shared need to utter inner visions. It surveys how literature sculpture and theatre glimpse the dream behind reality and notes women’s health appeals and Lydia Pinkham’s remedy as a cultural aside.

Warner Tristan and Iselde Lydia F. Pinkham

Black Pussy Upsets Things in a Forest Tale

Bobby Coon confronts Black Pussy in Farmer Brown’s kitchen after the cat salvos a table and the pair spar in a tense chase. Black Pussy retreats up the table, milk spills, dishes crash, and the farmer’s boy ends the scene with laughter as Bobby returns to his bed.

Bobby Coon Jack Pussy Farmer Brown Bobby Ptick Tie Ceared Black Pusey Black Pussy Mrs. Brown Bobby Oon Black Passay

German Retreat Breaks Front Along Forty Mile Sector

Paris March 20 German lines reportedly retreating across a broad front from Switzerland to the sea as French and British forces push a fast advancing drive. French troops recapture towns and territory along a forty mile stretch with light losses while Gen Nivette pursues the retreating Germans toward the Lille area.

Paris Switzerland Lassigny Rove Nivette Lille Suise

Two Probe Livestock Board Appointments In Chicago

March 20 Edward J Brundage attorney general names Thomas Marshall and Otto B Schram to conduct an inquiry into the state board of livestock commissioners. They begin duties today following a citizen request on livestock affairs.

Chicago Edward J. Brundage Thomas Marshall Otto B. Schram State Board of Livestock Commissioners Livestock Commission

Great War bond yields and postwar price trends

The article analyzes how European government bonds trade in February with yields and prices across British consols French and Russian issues. It warns prices won’t last postwar and compares past wars to forecast potential gains and two recommended opportunities in British five percent bonds and French three percent bonds after the war.

British Empire Russia North German Federation IOI Wothin Los

Court of Appeals Frees 2 Chinamen

San Francisco March 20 The United States circuit court of appeals released Sam Yick and Jung Kim who were convicted of conspiring to smuggle Chinese across the Mexican border The court held that immigration inspectors lured them to commit the crime and thus a guilty verdict cannot stand Where officers of the law entice parties to commit crime the law will not authorize a guilty verdict

San Francisco United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sam Yick Jung Kim

General Roberts Dies at 75 in Long Beach

Brig. Gen. Cyrus Swan Roberts U S A retired died in Long Beach California from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered the previous Thursday He was 75 born in Lakeville Connecticut and had lived there since retiring in 1902 moving to Long Beach three months ago

General Roberts Long Beach Cal Cyrus Swan Roberts Tie Lakeville Conn

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

Ambiguous ad claims claim the Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder issues for men and women. The short blurb suggests a mail order offer with a receipt required and lists a Bolton firm and Oliver as distributors.

Texas Wonder Bolton Oliver Wie

In Our School by Paul West at Monday

A school day starts tense with Miss Palmer quarrels and students snapping back. A recess door jam blocks exit and janitors hunt for keys. The escape via windows precedes a close call as the door finally opens as recess ends.

Our School Paul West Frank Moser Miss Palmer Evver Brigham Blinky Hamond Jannitor Short Leg Palmer

Letter Box After the War Is Over

Whig's Letter Box argues for war only on solid postwar grounds and urges peace without victory. It cites Bismarck and Napoleon, supports Wilson's vision, and calls for alliances free of entanglements while preserving independence. The writer endorses friendly cooperation with Germany and other nations, stressing liberty justice and unmolested life.

Sirs Fudwward Goldbeck Chicago Tribune Germany Bismarck Napoleon Wilson United States Cere Geran England

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