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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1916

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Wreck Toll Rises After Amherst Central Wreck

Cleveland March 30. At least 30 dead and 40 injured as three New York Central trains collide near Amherst Ohio. Investigations begin into tower man and signal failures blamed for the disaster affecting the Twentieth Century Limited and two Chicago Pittsburgh Limited sections.

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Senate Deaf to Opposition in War Arm Increase Debate

Congress moves toward quick action as Senate leaders push approval of an army arm increase and a 2.0 million force bill amid limited opposition. Critics cite equipment inefficiencies from recent Mexican experiences as discussion threads.

Senate Mexico

Eight Capital Ships Proposed in Navy Plan

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt told the House Naval Committee that eight new capital ships are recommended for this year doubling the admin five year program. Secretary Daniels will testify last as the committee drafts its bill. Roosevelt said the eight ships reflect his views not the department. He believes eight ships could be built and would boost morale and international relations. He noted Germany’s build rate and discussed U S versus Japan strength depending on fleet locations.

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French Admit German Gains Take Village Malancourt

Paris dispatch reports German forces gained a footing in an advance work north of Malancourt and occupied two houses in the village during a daytime attack. French counterfire checked further advances and bombardments continued along the Argonne Meuse sector with several repulsed counterattacks.

Paris Malancourt War Office Argonne Four-De-Paris Malancourt Wood Avocourt Meuse Bethincourt Avecourt

Immigration bill up for vote today

Washington March 30. Leaders said the Burnett immigration bill with literacy tests and Oriental exclusion features should pass by an overwhelming majority in the house. Opponents conceded defeat but seek important amendments as the house meets earlier than usual for a possible vote.

Washington House

Kilbride Sunk By Enemy Submarine

London dispatch reports the British steamer Kilbride of 3,172 tons built in 1901 was sunk by an enemy submarine on March 1. It is believed she was in British government service.

Kilbride London Lioyds State Department United States Sussex Leowil

Germany’s Undersea Campaign Develops Serious Situation

Washington reports substantial evidence Germany is waging submarine warfare while ignoring civilian rights aboard ships. The State Department warns of a growing crisis as U S citizens aboard belligerent vessels face danger and calls for careful action.

Germany Washington United States Fats Penn Manchester

Cabinet Fails To Take Stand On Conscription Issue

London reports that the cabinet postponed a decisive pronouncement on enforcing conscription for married men. With key leaders still in Paris, proposals aim to ease married men’ s hardships and boost single enlistments, while a general bill faces possible cabinet conflict.

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Flood control bill advances through White House plan

President Wilson and House flood committee Chairman Humphreys back a federal flood control bill. The plan calls for a federal outlay of about 600 million dollars over six years with states contributing roughly 200 million. River projects include the Mississippi and other streams under study. measure to be sent to the House in about ten days for administration approval.

Washington Wilson Humphreys House Flood Committee Trumphrevs Mississippi Rainey Nowlinds

Stock and Securities Actions Reported

Fragmented OCR notes describe stock and securities activity, mentions testimony and hearings, and reference to a Wednesday proceeding. Names and places are garbled, but imply legal or financial action and testimony related to workers wage or compliance issues.

White Tape Saves Seven Thousand Dollars Yearly

In Tondon on March 30, officials report a new white tape system reduces red tape costs by seven thousand dollars annually. The reform streamlines procedures, cutting delays and expediting approvals across departments.

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