Memoir of James D Morgan from the 88th Division in France
James D Morgan writes from Gondrecourt France detailing his WWI experiences before and after the armistice. He describes camps at Knotty Ash in England, transport to Semur and Hericourt, front-line glimpses on the Alsace Lorraine and Verdun sectors, and life behind the lines with the 88th Division. He visits St Mihiel and notes the German cemetery and the Sepulchre of St Mihiel by Ligier Richier, praising its artistry and history as a highlight of his travels. He ends with a pledge to share more about the country upon his return to the United States.
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James D. “Morgan
High School Baseball Team Getting Busy
Quincy High School prepares for spring practice with nearly 100 students turning out. Coach Maitland and Mr Merker oversee a Blue and White nine with Kenneth Stewart likely at shortstop and Joe Menke vying for pitcher. A schedule includes Hannibal Peoria Keokuk Carthage and Galesburg with 25 cents general admission and a season ticket plan.
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League Park
Springfield
Peoria
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Burlington
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No Changes Saturday In Bowling Tourney
Toledo report shows steady results in the American Bowling congress meet with no changes recorded. Hawes Hat five of Chicago led doubles at 1202, O. Bruce of Akron topped singles with 650, and top singles scorers included J. Moore and A. Cross from Cleveland plus Dolen Nolan from Cleveland. Leading doubles also featured Frenske Crusoe of Chicago and Stiegelmier Franz of Cleveland among top pairs.
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Commission On War Responsibility Submits Report
Paris March 29 The commission on responsibility for the war has submitted its final report to the peace conference. The body held its last meeting this morning and its general report has been transmitted to the conference for continued control. Ernest Pollack the British solicitor general thanked Secretary Lans sin for presiding over the discussions.
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Paris
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Labor Ticket Advocated for a Greater Quincy
A candidate pledges to work for a larger and busier Quincy with fair treatment for all regardless of nationality creed color or status. They warn that circulating reports claim wrong motives for Labor Party candidates are misleading and urge voting the Labor ticket.
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Quincy High School Edges YMCA in Season Finale
Quincy High School beat the YMCA 36 to 33 in a hard fought season ender at the Y M C A gym. Pike scored heavily for the Blue and White, while Wich Timmerwilke and Westermann led the YMCA in a contest that featured several fouls and spectacular baskets. Webster School defeated Chaddock 20 to 9 in a preceding game.
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Chaddock Boys’ School
Webster
Center’s Scoring Totals Across Players Lead Game Notes
Center game notes list Westermann 3 field goals and 8 two point scores by Wich eight total by Pike six by Timmerwilke five Hokamp one Stewart one Adams one. Four goals: Pike eight Adams one Farnsworth two. Referee Carlton.
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Minor Leagues Plan Independent Operation
Plans to operate independently of the major leagues were approved by a committee from the National Association of Minor Leagues in Chicago. John H. Farrell of Auburn New York secretary of the National association Thomas J. Hickey president of the American association and A I Tearney president of the Three I and Western leagues named to meet with the national commission to finalize a formal agreement.
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National Association of Minor Leagues
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National Association
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American Association
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National Commission
League Aftermath Clarified at New York Joint Meeting
In New York the Western league leaders stated they only formed a verbal pact to honor contracts and territorial rights. Tearney, chairman, said a written agreement could be arranged if the national commission requires it. The presidency likely stays with Tearney, despite E M Dickerson’s protest. Rourke of Omaha and Hanlon of St Joseph note Dickerson gave no assurances on his return from France as a new president was needed due to season lateness.
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Tearney
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E. M. Dickerson
Willian Rourke
Omaha
Edward J. Hanlon
St. Joseph
Dickerson
France
League selects Tearney after member vote
Hanlon said the league did not seek the office and that Tearney was chosen by the members. He expressed satisfaction with the selection and indicated no change in leadership.
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Romanian Queen Plans Postwar American Visit
Queen Mane of Romania told the Associated Press at the Romanian legation that she hopes to visit America after the war, returns to Romania as soon as peace is settled, and praises American women while seeking support for her country.
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