Public learns no new peace move from Berlin
Washington March 29 It was learned that the American government has no knowledge of any upcoming peace move or plan to abandon submarine warfare. Public already knows most facts, while the administration weighs Congress actions and preparedness measures. Senate and White House officials discuss war readiness and possible mobilization with labor leaders taking part in planning. Senate member Hastings says Germany is waging war on the United States and supports stronger measures, though he avoids predicting exact steps.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Germany
Union
Clude
Col. E. M. House
New York
Hasting
Wisconsin
Lansing
Daniels
Baker
Department of Labor
Daniela
Gregory
McAdoo
White House
West
Board of Strategy
Russian Bureaus in Leading Cities in America
New York and Chicago will host official information bureaus to inform on Russian financial and commercial conditions under the new regime. Prof B E Shatsky announced at a luncheon by the American Russian Chamber of Commerce. The bureaus aim to supply trade opportunities and foster closer US Russia ties amid reconstruction efforts. The Russian government sees the US as a partner in rebuilding its economy and improving mutual understanding. The Jewish question is claimed resolved by Russian democracy. Edward E Pratt addressed the gathering.
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New York
Americas
Russia
Chicago
B. E. Shatsky
United States
Edward E. Pratt
Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
America
S. Ie
Ood
SWIFT
Atlanta
Defense rests in murder trial of Mrs Stella Newton Moore Smith
In Denver on March 29 the defense concluded its case in the murder trial of Mrs Stella Newton Moore Smith a wealthy society woman accused of killing her husband.
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Denver
Stella Newton Moore Smith
Rate Increases Delayed Pending Rail Inquiry
Washington March 29 The Interstate Commerce Commission is likely to suspend planned general freight rate increases by railroads for up to sixty days to allow a full investigation into their reasonableness. Hearings and public input from shippers, groups, state utilities and others will be held during the inquiry. Eastern railroads have dropped plans for immediate 15 percent increases without commission review.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroads
Berlin News Quarantine Sought for Relief Staff
The German government reportedly seeks a four week news quarantine for American Civil Relief in Belgium staff and Brand Whitlock’s mission. They would assemble at a center and could not depart until the period ends. Afterward no obstacles would block departure or relief work.
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Hague
London
Associated Press
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Brussels
Liege
Cologne
Karlsruhe
Munich
Brand Whitlock
King approves cabinet change in Sweden
Stockholm reports that King Gustave accepted the resignation of Premier Hammarskjold’s entire cabinet. Ministers had briefly stayed on after March 5 at the king’s request, following a parliamentary defeat over a neutrality fund cut to one third of the proposed amount.
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Stockholm
London
Hammarskjold
Gustave
Threatening Letters to Recruiting Chief in Chicago
A score of threatening letters sent to Lieut. L. M. Stevens in charge of U S Navy recruiting in Chicago were turned over March 29 to Hinton G. Clabaugh head of the local DOJ bureau for investigation. Post office inspectors and DOJ agents were assigned to locate the unsigned writers, all postmarked Chicago.
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Chicago
L. M. Stevens
United States Navy
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Department of Justice
Post Office
Germans Evacuate Alsace Cities During Retreat
Rotterdam dispatch reports German troops begin evacuation of Muelhausen and other Upper Alsace towns. The line is pulled back toward the Rhine as civilians flee to the Black Forest, per sources in Zurich cited by Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant via Daily News.
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London
Muelhausen
Upper
Alsace
Rotterdam
Daily News
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Zurich
Rhine
Black Forest
Kaiser Suffering From Mild Diabetes
Kaiser Wilhelm is ill with a mild form of diabetes and receiving treatment in Hamburg. Physicians say a careful regime may effect a cure, but worry is said to delay recovery.
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Berne
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hamburg
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised as Mild Laxative
A vintage advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome physic that cleanses the bowels, tones the liver, and eases indigestion and biliousness. A Hancock Michigan reviewer, Wm O E Bielke, praises them as mild yet effective and says they work without unpleasant effects.
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Foley
Wm. O. E. Bielke
Hancock, Mich
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adv
Ten Commandments for Cleaner Brooklyn Tenement Life
The Brooklyn tenement house committee adopted ten commandments for Quincyans to improve city cleanliness and health. They urge neighbors to keep streets and yards orderly, manage rubbish, avoid fire hazards, maintain airflow, and protect children’s health and happiness.
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Brooklyn
Christian Workers League to Meet at Y M C A Next Sunday
J M Dunlap to lead the Christian Workers league gathering in the Y M C A building next Sunday with George B Cawthorn directing singing. Local men will speak and attendees are asked to bring tabernacle song books.
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J. M. Dunlap
Christian Workers’ League
George B. Cawthorn
Local residents and visitors make Quincy rounds
Snyder's Taxi promotes contact numbers while Ralph Guthrie Bill Callahan of Camp Point visit Quincy. The Quincy Clearing House met at Hotel Newcomb for a noon luncheon. Perry Ellis may join city council from Second ward. Several residents return from trips and medical events.
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Kirksville
W. J. Nolan
L. B. Grossmith
R. C. Hosmer
R. I. Reed
Chicago
Quincy
Luther Memorial Church
Charles F. Loos
Pape Loos Company
George Levi
St. Mary Hospital
Mary Beatty
Elaine
Maida Lee Folgate
H. S. Churchill
Bess
Aldine
H. R. Greene
Kinderho
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure backed by oath
A notarized affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, vows the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document, dated December 6, 1886, includes a notarization and describes internal use of the medicine.
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State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Seal
Bali
Illinois college faculty pledges loyalty to government
The faculty of Illinois college at Jacksonville, the state’s oldest such institution, declared their support for adequate preparation and vigorous action to defend national dignity. They pledged unswerving loyalty to the government and offered to assist in upholding the country’s honor. students echoed the action.
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Jacksonville
Illinois College
Dent
Wilson
One Day Cold Cure Ad Claims E W Grove Signature
An old advertisement proclaims a cold cure titled Cures a Cold in One Day with a signature of E. W. Grove. The label shows Bromo Quinine and the price listed as 25 cents, urging readers to seek the remedy at local stores.
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E. W. Grove
Winter wheat reseeding and drought impact noted in reports
Reports from winter wheat sections show 76 percent drought impact and farmers seeking cure and supplies to reseed damaged fields. Plowing up wheat and inability to secure seed wheat are cited as issues. The French senate committee on taxation approves a tax on large department stores in the new law.
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Committee On Taxation
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