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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

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Noske resigns as German defense minister amid cabinet shakeup

Gustav Noske presented his resignation to President Ebert this afternoon, marking a broader cabinet crisis as the independents demand a definite Labor cabinet. The Berlin situation remains tense with strikes, rail and postal services partly restored, while industrial regions report serious unrest and the government weighs further changes.

Associated Press Bilin Gustav Noske Ebert Jabor Berne Switzerland Ebert-Bauer Berlin Crsis Upper Silesia Breslau Germany Paris Cerman Leipsie Fx Stuhr Johann Chesberta Oof

Syrian King Declares Boycott on Entente

Beirout march 22 enur fiesal newly elected king of syria declares boycott against countries occupying arab lands France among others. a commission seeks moslems and christians understanding. posters at damascus proclaim independence and urge foreigners to evacuate damascus region, palestine, mesopotamia.

Ry Associated Press Beirut Enur Fiesal Syria France Mdad Danmiaseue Christian Congress Christ Moses Mohammend Sven Palestine Mesopotamia Damascus

Peace Resolution in Congress After Treaty Failure

Washington March 25 talks in Congress focus on a peace resolution as a next step after the Senate refused ratification of the German treaty. Officials expect a possible notice to powers of treaty failure and hints of future policy, with debates over form and whether to address the league of nations. Allies may seek a modus vivendi while separate peace with Germany is considered, and the fate of the French defensive treaty is largely overlooked.

Congress Washington Wilson Germany Senate Thei League of Nations United States

France sounds party warning in the Senate

In Washington on March 23 Senator France Republican Maryland formed a liberal party threat to Bourbon Autocracy. He linked repeal of national prohibition and the espionage act to a platform and urged reconsideration of liquor policy while urging civil liberty and states rights. He criticized both major parties and listed planks spanning railroad regulation, Versailles treaty rejection, tax relief, military training, women’s suffrage, employment agencies, and veterans’ benefits.

Washington Senate France Maryland Menean Bourbonier Democrate Republican Party Daberte Interstate Commerce Commission Germany

Chicago Patrolmen Plan Mass Resignation Over Wages

Chicago officials report six hundred patrolmen plan to quit unless a $300 a year raise is granted, announced by Patrolmen's club president Michael O'Connor at a Generalistyton meeting. He warned 1700 officers will face homelessness by May 1 due to rent hikes, noting current daily pay ranges from $3.94 to $4.93.

Chicago UN Jose Michael O'Connor Patrolmen's Club

Colby Confirmed By Senate After Executive Session

The Senate confirmed Chainbridge Colby as secretary of state after secret hearings by the foreign relations committee. No record vote. Lodge announced the nomination with committee support. Colby to assume duties today amid a department reorganization and vacancies across several offices.

Washington Chainbridge Colby Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Lodge Culbey Lodge Colby Ward State Department Cosby New York Polk William Phillips Netherlands Long Missouri Charles R. Crane Chicago China William HH. Joyce Berkely Calif Farm Loan Board

Harrisburg Uses Pullman Cars to House People

Washington report describes Harrisburg Pennsylvania turning to Pullman cars as sleeping quarters for workers shifted from Altoona. Railroad changes have made Harrisburg a major hub and crowding forces families to stay in Altoona while the men eat at the station restaurant.

Harrisburg Washington Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Stationm

Population gains from 1920 census by city and state

Census Bureau data for 1920 shows Alten TH rising to 24 714, Newton Town 6 627, Bismark N 10 6 631, Keokuk Iowa 14 423, Columbia Mo 10 681, and Columbia S C 37 524 with varying percentage increases from 1910. Notable jumps include Columbia S C up 426 percent and Alten TH up 410 percent.

Washington Census Bureau Alten Newton Town Bismark Keokuk Iowa Columbia S. C

Sims Blames Benson For War Shipping Policy

March 23 Rear Admiral Sims told the Senate investigating committee that Admiral Benson, wartime chief of naval operations and later Shipping Board chair, urged him not to let the British pull the wool over his eyes, saying we would as soon fight them as the Germans. Sims avoided naming the officer. Benson’s identity was pressed, and Sims defended Benson as honest.

Washington Sims Senate Investigating Committee Benson Shipping Board Daniely Paris Admiral Sims Jtale Admiral Benson Daniels Guild Hall Pattman Admiral Sims Fdes United States France

Woman 60 and 61 Arrested Over Flirting Charge

Mrs Alma Conway owner of a New York grocery and neighbor John Gaffney who runs an opposition emporium were brought before Magistrate Nolan in Jefferson Market court. The pair argued over playful behavior and alleged flirting. Both were discharged.

New York Marea Alma Conway John Gaffney Thomas J. Nolan Jefferson Market Court Conway Dearie Shanavan Mr. Gaffney Nolan Mrs. Conway

Joint Wage Board Complete Begins Study of Problem

Washington, Atareh Su Perms on of the joint railroad wage board completed Menday night by the conferences committees representing the railroad corporations and sixteen railroad unions elected E. P Whiter of the Pennsylvania Railroad chairman. The board begins reviewing voluminous records from the wage adjustment boards as it weighs the unions demands since last August. Corporate reps stress cooperation but note financial responsibility lies with the companies. Union leaders dispute scalable costs and reject forecasts of a $1 billion rise in operating expenses.

Wasilington Atareh Su Permson Joint E. P Whiter Pennsylvania Railroad Roudroad Corporation Prativablsesa SAO Board Ena Association of Railroad Executives Crien

Proposal for a dollar a day bonus to service men

Washington March 23 Payment of adjusted compensation to former service men at the rate of $1 a day was proposed before the American Legion executive committee here. Men proposed as a substitute for the original proposal of $100 for every month of service. Members of the committee said representatives of foreign posts in SC states endorsed the fourfold soldier relief bill including the land settlement, home aid, vocational training and adjustment of compensation which was presented to Congress several weeks ago.

Washington American Legion Executive Committee Meaebers Comapttes Congress

Roger Sullivan Stricken by Bronchitis in Chicago

Roger Sullivan a finess Democratic leader arrived from Hot Springs Ark under physician care with an acute bronchitis attack. Doctors say his condition is not alarming though he was brought home for better care. Sullivan celebrated his 59th birthday on February 2.

Chicago Roger Sullivan Ulot Springs Ark Sullivan Charles L. Mix

Navy to match British Sea Fleet by 1924

In a March speech House naval committee chair Butler said the United States will build eighteen capital ships and reach parity with Britain in fighting power by 1924. He claimed the next four years will see the U.S. produce a formidable armada, though Britain may gain more ships while U.S. power remains about equal.

Wastlington America Great Britain Butler Naval Committee House Shutler United States Werhl Pritainco United St France Japan Italy England Nore

Liverpool Post Calls Wilson Lofty Idealist

The Liverpool Post laments the Versailles treaty system's impact on the United States Senate. It faulted Wilson for arrogance and misjudgment, arguing that his lofty idealism hindered practical leadership and suggesting the Senate acted amid misconception and fatigue.

Liverpool Post Wilson Idealist

Weds Man She Hadn't Seen During Years Lenington

Civil war romance unfolds from 1862 to 58 years later when Mrs Jo sep Bates, a claimed third cousin of President Wilson, marries Edward F. Haley, a Confederate veteran. Bride Mattie Paupin was seven when a cousin Ed kissed her goodbye for war and returned gray haired at seventy four.

Lenington Seo Josep Bates President Wilson Edward F. Haley Mattie Paupin

Washington Senate Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment

Olympia March 23. Washington legislature completed ratification of the federal suffrage amendment when the Senate narrowly approved the resolution. The action makes Washington the thirty fifth state to ratify the constitutional amendment.

Olympia Washu Washington Senate Momentsiv

Wet And Dry Fight Likely In Missouri On The Senatorship

In St Louis on March 23 a Democratic primary battle for the U S Senate appears set between wet and dry factions. Harry Hawes positioned on beer and light wines faces Charles Hay, a straight-out prohibition advocate, with Hawes not a candidate but open to running if no solid wet contender emerges. Tray has floated a opposite platform, while Hay claims no other Democrat can match his firm dry stance.

ST Louis Harry J3 Hawes United States Charles M. Hay Tray

Cummins Targeted By Labor Voters In 1936 Race

Washington reports union leaders assessing Congress members for anti strike rail wage provisions. Senator Cummins of Iowa, author of a failed anti strike measure, is listed as a candidate organized labor may oppose in November. L E Sheppard, acting president of the Order of Railway Conductors, notes unions will study lawmakers’ records ahead of elections. Cedar Rapids is noted as railway headquarters.

Washington Senator Cummins Congress L. E. Sheppard Order of Railway Conductors Cummins Brn Sheppard Cedar, Rapids Iowa Cummns

Chinese dolls hide liquor on ship pier in Boston

Customs officers at Boston catch three women on the pier with china dolls concealing liquor. One doll held a large bottle and the dresses of others hid smaller bottles. In total about 800 quarts of brandy were found among the dolls and trunks.

Boston Offtemais Wrette

Man Convicted in Newberry Hero Welcomed Home

Reser M. Andrews, one of 16 defendants in the Newberry election case, was found guilty by a jury. He returned to Menominee on a Monday to a hero’s welcome from citizens. A delegation of businessmen met him at the railroad station and offered greetings.

Menominee Mid Reser M. Andrews Newberry Angits Menomine Flore + Tran

Gintsan Raises Interest in Cartoon Magazine Purchase

The artist Charles Dama Gitsan, known as Maitea3, buys a contraining baberds est bite for the weekly humor education magazine. The purchase price was paid, and the drawing was showcased that night, leading to his frequent later appearances in the magazine.

Charles

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