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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
9
Postmaster General Burleson urges Congress to restore telegraph and telephone networks to private companies with financial aid for rehabilitation. He cites rising wages, needed repairs, and new extensions as justification and assigns railroad policy to Congress, criticizing past inaction.
Analysis argues no real popular vote occurred in Fiume. A local political body allied to Italy proclaimed independence and annexation without public authority, resembling coerced plebiscites. Critics note protests to the peace conference and question Italy’s Dalmatia stance given a secret treaty.
Three pragmatic American congressmen argue some ruined French villages deserve not to be rebuilt while others, despite lack of transport and modern utilities, may be restored for sentiment reasons. They warn many towns could be abandoned if only practical factors guide policy. Home is cited as a powerful pull for residents to return.
In St Louis May 1 the Eighth Federal Reserve District reported sales totaling 101 525 750 dollars, reaching 52 percent and leading all districts. Missouri rose to 46 percent with 16 counties unreported and Franklin County capped its quota at 822 000 dollars. Kentucky near the halfway mark at 49 percent and Tennessee still silent.
The state chairman has received updated figures from Sopphety County in the last 44s. Unofficial advice suggests Memphis is close to reaching the required funds, needing only a few hundred thousand dollars to go over the top.
Rome reports that Italian newspapers praise Premier Orlando after parliament support and seek unified stance to press Entente for Adriatic revision. Corriere D Italia notes will to aid peace, while others hail justice and moderation in his speech.
An antique advertisement argues catarrh stems from a blood-borne germ and warns sprays fail. It promotes S S S a blood purifier claimed to cure by cleansing blood and rebuilding the system, urging readers to write for free medical advice from the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Ga.
The steamship Louisville landed 2,338 troops and 86 family members plus 53 sailors and civilians after docking from Brest. Regina D'Italia arrived from Marseilles with 1,819 troops including nine officers and 444 men. Casuals listed include Hinuis 50, Indiana 28, Iowa 19.
In Farmer Brown's sugar house Whitefoot the wood mouse starts the winter undisturbed until a fright from the farmer and his boy. He watches as sap boils to syrup and sees the two humans busy with the evaporator and cans. Eventually the mouse learns there is nothing to fear and enjoys the sweet reward.
The May 1 anniversary recalls Admiral Dewey’s 1898 destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay after a decisive dawn to midday battle. Dewey’s forces maneuvered past shore batteries, forced a surrender, and secured a historic American naval victory.
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