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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1919

Page

7

A Conscience Discovered During German Peace Journey

The Paris peace visit by Germany's delegation is described with mixed sentiment. Terr Rudiger laments destruction in France while noting a hoped peace satisfying all parties. Critics like Capt Persius challenge German policy and call for tougher scrutiny, suggesting further punitive measures could hasten Germany’s probation.

Terr Rudiger R Brockdorff-Rantzau Paris Werr Rudiger France Rudiger Germany Capt Persius Fryatt Ashenathan Simypde Huemanity

Catch the Criminal in Mail Bomb Plot Warns Officials

The piece cites the Chicago federal building bomb and mentions Judge Landis and Justice Helmes in connection with the Debs case. It warns that post office inspectors will trace the killers and notes suspicion toward I W W sympathizers, while condemning the brutality of mailing death instruments.

Landis Chicago Oliver Wendell Helmes Supreme Court Eugene V. Debs Federal

Making School Salaries Fit

The school board announces teacher salary awards aligned with the budget yet Quincy teachers remain underpaid. Comparisons are unreliable as cities vary in pay for specialized education roles. Rising living costs cloud the ability to set convincing, stable figures that satisfy teachers and boards alike.

Quincy

Democracy vs Autocracy in American Politics

A quotation heavy piece arguing Americans have never trusted democracy, preferring autocratic structures like the Electoral College and a Senate seen as curb on the people. It criticizes Prussian influence in public schools, urges self governance in schools, and endorses two Gillie books to promote citizenship and youth republics. The writer praises Wilsonian ideas and calls for constitutional trust in the people.

Albert Chesterton Republic Dnthocracy Howe Kusserg Kovern Wisun R. Gillie Roya Wapt Tenche Behud Hoied Biey Americas Patriotic League Independence Hall Philadelphia

Father of painting debated in quiz feature

The column cites Michelangelo Buonarroti as a master of painting and sculptor, noting his birth in Florence in 1475 and works in Rome including The Last Judgment, with emphasis on his sculpting legacy over painting. It also covers questions on the Western Front, feather pillow washing, and Mother Goose origins, offering brief answers and a prompt Information Bureau contact.

Michelangelo Buerarotti Florence Italy Rome Vatican Sixtine Chapel Michelangelo

Ghost of the eastern question haunts peace talks

In Philadelphia on May 3 Morris Jurtrow Jr of the University of Pennsylvania warned that the estate question is the ghost haunting the peace conference. He argued only the United States can address the Ottoman Turk's future in Asia Minor amid the talks.

Philadelphia The United States Morris Jurtrow, Jr University of Pennsylvania Turkey Asia

Catarrhal Condition Claims Cure Impossible

Fragmentary newspaper note discusses catarrhal ailments and a claim that certain conditions cannot be cured. Mentions authorities and terms like catarrh and inflamed areas, with unclear references to persons or places.

Turkish question split Asia Minor into many states

A quoted fragment discusses European great powers bearing responsibility for not resolving the Turkish question after a century. It calls for a principled approach over diplomatic expediency and proposes partitioning Asia Minor into multiple states as the obvious solution.

American Academy of Politial and Social Science Asia Minor

Curtis and Lodge Seek Unity on League of Nations

Washington May 9 Senator Curtis of Kansas and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican leaders, report responses from nearly all Republican colleagues on the league covenant. Six senators remain unlocated but silent as party politics are set aside. Senator Kenyon and others oppose treating the issue as a party matter. New York Newlon says the senate will decide on merits, not party aims, stressing patriotism and unity despite some Democrats opposing the league.

Washington Curtis Kansas Lodge Massachusetts Reples Kenyon Town The Progress Newyon Senate League of Nations

Ordered Home Unite Readies From Day To Day For Return

Washington May 3 transport rulings list ships and units due home from overseas duty. The Giuseppi Verdi with fifth division theatrical unit and eight war officers sails toward New York May 12. Peerless bound for Philadelphia May 15 with ordnance and medical detachments. 110th infantry detachments, Lu8th field artillery, and other units slated for early convoy. Georgia j to rest May 11 with 121st field artillery. New York arrivals include 77th Liberty division troops aboard Nieuw Amsterdam from Brest with 2,070 officers and men. Canonicua artillery park mobilized at Camp Dodge. Boston notes Cananpaigua delayed from Bordeaux with 1,445 troops aboard.

Washington Ato New York South Field Artillery Lgsth Air Service Envatln The Peerless Phiadelphia 108Th Lu8th Field Oartilery 110Th Infantry Georgia J 121St Field Artllery Fess S0th Army Corps 513Th Engineers Moore 77Th Liberty) Division Nieuw Amsterdam Brest Canonicua Camp Dodge

Whitefoot Faces Fear Of Losing Hidden Wood Home

A children's animal tale recounts Whitefoot the Wood Moutse growing anxious as the wood pile in the sugar house dwindles. He fears Farmer Brown's Boy and companions are uncovering his hiding place, while kindness from his human friends continues.

Whitefoot Wood Moutse Farmer Brown Sugar House Farmer Bown Bowser the Hound Bowser Tam

Papal decree divides world between Spain and Portugal

On May 3 1493 the Pope issued a papal bull partitioning the non Christian world between Spain and Portugal by royal title to Ferdinand and Isabella. The document set the line of demarcation for exploration and colonial claims.

Ferdinand Isabella

Landings Ready For 3 Naval Planes

Malifax Nova Scotia May 2 Facilities for receiving three giant hydro airplanes of the American navy to be flown next week on the first leg of a trans Atlantic flight are completed The first landing after leaving Rockaway Point will be at the American aviation base on the east shore of the harbor Commander John N Towers directs the expedition The U S Baltimore is here to assist flight plans

Malifax N.S Rockaway Point Maintinee Durag John N. Towers U.S Baltimore

Peptiron Iron Tonic Promises Quick Health Boost

An old advertisement touts Peptiron iron tonic as a real iron supplement. It highlights chocolate-coated tablets, alcohol and opiate free formula, claiming rapid blood and nerve benefits, appetite boost, digestion aid, and disease resistance. It urges taking two after meals and credits TL Head Co of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Heaod Co Lowell Mass

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