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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
11
Clean up work continues citywide as Jersey street residents push piles from winter debris. City wagons plan alley rubbish collection starting Friday morning in areas north of Maine street, then south, with progress overseen by cleanup committee chair William Woodruff and block captains.
A long telegram from General Scott at El Paso to the War Department reports his conference with General Obregon and Carranza war minister. Washington officials had not learned the discussion's result, though press dispatches suggested an understanding had been reached and the clash danger reduced.
Paul E. Haffer of Tacoma was found guilty by a superior court jury after a four day trial for libeling the memory of George Washington. The offense carries up to one year in jail or a $1000 fine, or both, per state law. Col Albert E. Joab, an attorney, caused Haffer's arrest after a letter to a newspaper calling Washington a blasphemer, slaveholder and inveterate drinker.
Gen Alvaro Obregon Mexican minister of war says after a conference with Gen Scott that tensions have eased and the atmosphere is clearer. He notes no agreement yet but progress is favorable and hopes for a successful culmination.
United States Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio addressed the World Court congress in New York urging a red blooded Americanism prepared for defense. He called for fitness to meet peril and for leading nations to join in a commitment to international justice.
Delegates at the Illinois Press association annual meeting in Chicago on May 4 declined an invitation to tour a local mail order house plant and attend a banquet. They adopted a resolution denouncing mail order business as the greatest enemy of country communities. Col. G W Dustin of the Dwight Star-Herald, president, called the country newspaper's scope broader and its usefulness greater in his annual address.
London reports a German sea plane bombed Deal on Wednesday afternoon. No fatalities occurred, but two people were injured. The aircraft retreated after the attack, chased by British planes.
A general conference committee of seventeen railroad officials from western eastern and southeastern lines will negotiate with four railroad shop unions over a wage increase estimated at about 100 million dollars annually. The group meets in New York on June 1 to decide if arbitration or a strike may occur.
Washington May 4 Advocates of the Shields waterpower bill won in the national conservation congress as the body adopted a majority committee report endorsing the measure 116 to 39 after a lengthy debate. Gifford Pinchot opposed the action criticizing special interests. He warned the congress risks becoming a lobby for water power legislation and urged public control.
The office of County Superintendent John Steiner reports annual teacher appointments by boards. Names and salaries include Marblehead-Olive Works principal 75 dollars, Plainville principal 95, Warner. Myrtle Sturtevant 55. Highland principal 75 Birdella Weisenhorn. Elm Grove C L Hawkins 95. Union Greta Berkmeyer 65. Pryor B F Seals 75. Maplewood Grace Bayless 47.50. and many others with varying salaries from 45 to 110 dollars.
Mrs Red kamp of Covington Kentucky recounts advising a neighbor with a severely ill child who had croup about Foley's Honey and Tar. After two doses the child improved markedly, prompting praise for the cough syrup's quick relief. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. advertises the product as effective for coughs, cramps, and whooping cough.
Miss Catherine Crane of Pittsfield, studying to become a teacher in Normal, Illinois, won first place in a class play and a declamatory test at the Pike County Declamatory Athletic association meet. Irene Hack of Nebo won the girls’ declamatory prize. Strawn Newton of Chambersburg the boys’. Track results highlight Albert Reynolds Hull and Ross Hoover Milton with multiple top times and distances. The event drew crowds, with remarks on gentlemanly conduct and the meet deemed a major season event.
A ready made cough syrup called Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is advertised in 25c bottles. The formula lists pine tar and several ingredients and claims soothing relief and increased phlegm. Available at druggists with packaging that shows the formula.
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