Drastic Peace Terms Dictate German Surrender Details
The treaty article outlines heavy reparations to the European commission, ceding Rhine river facilities to support navigation and canal plans. It sets a central Rhine commission with officials from France Germany Britain Italy Belgium and others, and grants France rights along the Rhine while imposing cross border canal projects. It also details asset transfers, railway cooperation, through ticketing, and long term leases on Hamburg and Stettin for Czecho Slovakia, with a three nation commission to finalize specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European Commission
Czecho- Slovakia
Serbia
Rumania
Rhine
Central Commission
Strassbourg
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Heldium
Switzerland
Netherlands
Rintit
Central Rhine Commission
Lower Moselle
Upper Rhine
United States
Swedston
Maragatiet Geemip Uate
Adriatic
Friume
Trieste
Hamburg
Stettin
Czecho-Slovakia
Kiel Canal Treaty Proposes Free Open Trade Terms
The Kiel canal would stay free and open to merchant ships of all peaceable states with equal treatment and limited taxes for upkeep. Disputes would go to the League of Nations with an international commission. Germany would host a local hearing at Niel for complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel Canal
Germany
League of Nations
Niel
Labor Governing Body and ILO Plan Beginnings
The document outlines a deliberative system with governments employers and workers voting on measures that may become law after two thirds approval. It details the International Labour Office within the League of Nations, its structure, complaint process, and enforcement aims, plus plans for the first conference in October 1919 in Washington to discuss eight hour days unemployment, and child labor protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor Office
League of Nations
Isuch State
Meinsures
Unus
League
Court of International Justices
Washington
Berne
Nine labor principles guide wage and worker welfare
The fragment outlines nine labor principles stressing that labor should not be treated as mere commodities. It calls for a living wage, an eight hour day, a weekly rest, abolition of child labor, continued education and development for children, equal pay for equal work, equal treatment for all workers including foreigners, and inclusive inspection rights.
Two Weeks' Swimming Campaign At The Y
The Y M C A in Quincy offers a two week swimming campaign directed by S N Gabel for youths ten and older in the association pool. Free lessons available citywide, with paddling race trials from Missouri to Illinois shores and entries open to men and boys over 16 who can paddle. Trials for the aquatic meet in Keokuk and a regional track team are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
S. N. Gabel
Missouri Shore
Ilinois
Gabel
Bart Farrar
Denman Cruttenden
Bob Evans
Lowell Knapheide Pinal
Freeport Association
Keokuk
Quincey
Hannibal
The
Herald
the Whig
Germany Accepts Decrees and Rights in New Treaties
The text notes Germany agrees not to press pecuniary claims against any allied or associated power for events before the treaty. Germany accepts all decrees on ships and goods by allied prize courts. Allies may review German prize court decisions. The treaty, with French and British texts authentic, is to be ratified in Paris and become effective upon each power’s deposition.
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Germany
Paris
Express workers in Quincy switch to eight hours
Express employees in Quincy began an eight hour work day after orders received Tuesday night. The city office now operates 3 Welock from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. Down town staff previously worked nine hours, with station crews logging eleven to thirteen hours daily. The shift likely creates an extra work shift and includes a wage increase retroactive to January 1, plus back pay for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Express
Quincy
L. L. Brown
Welock
Down Town
Deaths and Funerals in Quincy and St Louis Obituaries
Funeral services for Parick O'Brien were held from his brother James O'Brien's home at 9 and 9:30 from St Rose of Lima, burial in St Peter's. William F. Schachtseick, formerly of Quincy, died in St Louis, survived by five sons and two daughters with burial in St Louis. George Wolf to be buried this afternoon from his mother's home in Quincy, burial in Greenmount. Victor Foley to be buried in Greenmount after services at 423 Monroe Street. An acetylene generator for propelling motorboats, created by a Norwegian captain, is in high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parick O'Brien
James O'Brien
Vine Street
St. Rose of Lima Church
Father Brennan
St. Peter's Cemetery
Rome Terwelp
Elmer Ellerman
John Bloomer
William B. Bockenfeld
Grover Pfirman
Henry Smith
Wiliam Fpf Schachtseick
G Quincy
Do Lo
St. Lous
Quincey
St. Louis
Tie
St Paul's Evangelical Church
Quincy
Louis Volkmar
South Twelfth Street
George Wolf
South Fourteenth Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Victor Foley Sii
Monroe Street
Doo'clock
Huntal
Gen Bell Seeks Grand Welcome for 33rd Division Homeward Parade
Maj. Gen. George Bell Jr. expects a festive Chicago reception for the Thirty third division upon their homecoming from France. The unit served with the 4th British army and the French, fought in Belgium and Germany, and long for home as they await the Mount Vernon voyage home. Col. Abel Davis of the 132d is set to receive the Legion of Honor from France.
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France
Chicago Tribune
George Bell, Jr
66Th Infantry
132Nd Infantry
Mount Vernon
Chicago
Bell
New York
Grand Hotel Moderne
Belgium
Germany
Madame
Legion of Honor
Davis
Prairie Division
Abel Davis
132D
2D Tlinois
Bist
Joseph Sanborn
32Nd Infantry
Returned Soldier Held For Forgery
A returned soldier with extensive service in the war was arrested Wednesday evening by Detective Frenk Hosemdale. He was accused of passing forged checks and was detained after questioning. Police report the suspect, known as Worthless paper, obtained $500 from Phares Pon and $71 from the Scudlber-Gale grocery company through forged checks. The case ties to other alleged incidents with similar checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Deetterder
Frenk Hosemdale Oon
Iteharpye
Pissin
Checky
Uashtiow
Tretihty
Ebay
Sevare Et
Phares Pon
Mitchedl
Scudlber-Gale
Doctors Hand Out Live Tips For Nerve Health And Energy
Prominent physicians warn people fail in life due to nerve hunger and urge strong nerves through proper blood and brain nourishment. They tout Phosphated Tron as a tonic that builds energy, ambition, and resilience, claiming it restores vitality for overwork and stress. The notice stresses genuine Phosphated Tran in capsules from Owl Drug Store and reputable druggists, warning against substitutions.
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Tle
OWL Drug Store
Motion Denied In Wells Ireland Trial In Quincy Circuit Court
Judge Albert Akers overruled a motion for a new trial by Mrs Anna Wells in a suit against Dr J W Ireland arising from injuries said to occur in a funeral procession vehicle. Jury ruled for the defendant. Attorneys were Wilson and Schmiedeskamp. Snow's claim against Quincy for sidewalk obstruction was dismissed at her request. Harmon et al vs Indian Grave Drainage District saw a motion for appeal denied as the jury found for the defendants in a dispute over unpaid work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wells
J. W. Ireland
Albert Akers
Wells
Dr. Ireland
Wilson & Schmiedeskamp
Dollie B. Snow
Quincy
Maine Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Snow
J. A. Harmon
Indian Grave
Third Appellate Court
Harmon
Fleet To Come To Quincy If It Can
A flotilla including subchaser patrol craft hydroplanes and a converted yacht tender and the submarine K-5 will travel up the Mississippi from New Orleans in mid May to boost navy recruiting and spread service loyalty. Recruiting Officers Zivney and Schluter hope it reaches Quincy, with Lieut. Commander Hawks handling publicity. Secretary Daniels urges vigorous enlistments to ease the Navy’s manpower shortage.
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Mississippi River
New Orleans
Zivney
Schluter
Quincy
Mississippi
Commander Hawks
Bureau of Navigation, Recruiting Division
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Rhine and Moselle
Railways
Allied
Associated
St. Crothard
Soo
Craeps
Slovakia
International Labor
Jedwene of Nations
Chickering & Sons
Iiano
Upright and Arands Giles Brothers
West Side Square
Europe
Cologne
Cobfeng
Mainz
Inter-Allied
SAN Geramin
Frentier
Sun
Cgernany
Express
Patrick O'Brien
William F. Schachtsieck
Victor Foley
Gen. Bell
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Wellers
Maincy S
N. 5Th St
Quincy, Ill
Joneses
Clarice
Ginis
Verdi
Mascagni
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