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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

11

Irish Party Urges Constitutional Path After Dublin Rising

The Irish parliamentary party issues a manifesto urging support for constitutional self government, condemning the Dublin uprising and executions. It condemns the rebel movement while calling for continued adherence to constitutional methods, amid debates on revoking martial law as court martials wrap up. Skeffington case fuels Irish outrage. Asquith hints at suspending further executions pending Parliament.

Ireland Dublin

Irish premier vows limited aid for Dublin damage

The Irish delegation conferred with Mr Asquith on Wednesday evening about compensation for property losses during the Dublin disturbances. The premier said the government had resolved to help repair the city but cautioned that careful consideration was needed before any announcement on the extent and conditions of assistance.

Asquith Dublin

PHONE CONCERNS NEAR AGREEMENT

Chicago May 11 news that a tentative agreement may be reached today between the Chicago Telephone Co and independent lines in the state. Independents would withdraw opposition to the Chicago Tunnel Co sale as ratification by the US public utilities commission is pursued. Bruce A. Campbell urged a postponed hearing to afternoon for a morning conference on service details if the Tunnel or Automatic plant is taken over. The request for delay was granted.

Chicago Chicago Telephone Company Chicago Tunnel Company Public Utilities Commission Bruce A. Campbell Kinloch Long Distance Telephone Company Chicago Company Tunnel

Bishop ruling sparks amendment on women delegates in church

Boston May 11 Bishop Lawrence ruled the word layman in the church constitution does not mean laywoman when women delegates were discussed at the Massachusetts diocese annual meeting. An amendment to make women eligible was proposed and to be debated today with final action set for the 1917 convention pending majority approval by clergy and laity.

Boston Lawrence Massachusetts Protestant Episcopal Church

Carlisle found guilty of train robbery in Wyoming case

Wm L Carlisle was declared guilty of train robbery Wednesday by a district court jury in Choyenne Wyoming. The panel recommended imprisonment. Carlisle faced trial over the April 21 Union Pacific passenger train holdup at Corlett Junction.

Choyenne Wyo Wm. L. Carlisle Carlisle Union Pacific Corlett Junction

Money Worth From Simple Mail In Offer

A vintage advertisement urges readers to mail in a cutout with $c to Foley & Co Chicago TL for trial packages. It touts Foley Hones and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup plus Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney issues. Also mentions Foley Cathartec Tablets as a cleansing cathartic and biliousness remedy.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Miller & Arthur Deus Co Ady

State Livestock Board Attacked

Chicago May 11 Suit to enjoin the livestock commissioners of Minnesota from disposing of all carcasses of animals belonging to the National Live stock Commission company was filed in the circuit court here. The bill says inspectors at the stock yards determine disease, slaughter doubtful cattle, and sell carcasses after post mortems without the owner's consent. It charges improper deductions from sale proceeds for expenses such as legal fees taxicab fare a hat meals for clerks and office fixtures not tied to disease handling.

Chicago Livestock Commissioners National Livestock Commission Company

Thirteen Die as Hall Fire Strikes Norfolk Area

A Wallacetown hall near the Dismal Swamp canal burned during a moving pictures show after a paseline tank exploded. At least 13 Black spectators died and 24 to 80 others were injured as the roof collapsed trapping panicked crowds. One doctor was far away, and the severely burned were taken to Portsmouth by car.

Norfolk Wallacetown Portsmouth

Sir John Maxwell Given Free Hand

London May 11 The government released the instructions given to Major General Sir John Maxwell on his Ireland command allowing a free hand to suppress the rising and move troops under his command The directives authorize measures seen as advisable under the April 26 proclamation and the defense of the realm act Major General Maxwell will coordinate with the War Office on administration and martial law under peacetime system

Asquith Ireland John Maxwell Lords and Commons Baron Trardinge Commission Mesopotamia Trish Augustine Birrell Winston Spencer Churchill London Sir John Maxwell Mawell War Office

Holland Council Urging Mediation

The Netherlands anti war council cables Hamilton Holt of New York regarding Germany's note on peace. It notes Germany has twice declared readiness for peace and urges united neutral mediators to act. The council also suggests engaging American peace societies to press President Wilson for a neutral mediation conference.

New York England Wilson Netherlands

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Helps Infant Croup

Mrs. Red-2464 Terman St Cevington reports her very young child with croup improved after two doses of Foley's Honey and Tar. The old reliable cough syrup is praised for relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough, as advertised by Meler & Agehur Drug Co.

Foley Red Terman St. Cevington Sarely He Meler & Agehur Drug Co —Adv

Ireland Reveals Four Sensations Amid Ireland Crisis

London May 11 Ireland produced four sensations Wednesday the resignation of Baron Wimborne lord lieutenant the creation of a commission headed by Lord Sard to probe Irish outbreak the government admission that F Sheehy Skeffington and two others were executed in Portobello barracks before martial law the veteran Dillon securing a special Commons session and an important manifesto to the Irish people by John Redmond.

London Ireland Baron Wimborne Asquith Vi Treland Lord Sardig F. Sheehy Skeffington Irish Citizen Portobello Barracks Dublin Dillon House of Commons John Redmond

Strikes In Chicago Turn Violent With Injured Worker

In Chicago strikes press on with 15 000 workers from major plants on strike. A group of about 30 attacked a sheet metal worker at the International Harvester plant as he left work, leaving him seriously injured before police intervened. Police in the Tinman Street district mobilized heavily with about 100 extra patrols on duty.

Chicago International Harvester Plant Tlinman Street International Harvester Company National Malleable Casting Company Kimball Piano Company Kuppenheimer Company American Car and Foundry Company Petr Schuttler Wagon Company Ederheimer, Stein and Company Morgan Sash

Hilles confident of party success in 1914 summary

Charles D. Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, cites recent election results as evidence of rising GOP sentiment. He notes George M. Bowers’s West Virginia victory, ending a six year Democratic hold, and cites Maine’s John Peters win as part of a steady Republican advance.

New York Charles D. Hilles Republican National Committee George M. Bowers Congress West Virginia Hittes Bowers House of Representatives John Peters Maine Aditnees

Illinois grain dealers back leakage suits against carriers

Decatur May 11 The Illinois Grain Dealers association closes with a heated debate over a plan to place grain elevators under state utilities commission. A dissenting critic attacked the idea while advocates urged supporting leakage suits against railroads, with three cases decided so far favoring dealers in two and the railroad in one.

Decatur T. E. Hammann Milmine State Utilities Commission Tlllnois Grain Dealers’ Association Hitchcock G. H. Hubbard Hubbard Ilinois Central United United States Kean

Packers Grant Wage Increases In Chicago Area

On May 11 wage hikes of two to five cents an hour were given to about 10 000 workers in the stock yards district by several packing firms. Roughly 500 men remain on strike, mostly from Armour Bros hog killing department. The raises are said to avert further trouble across departments.

Chicago Stock Yards Armourt Bros

Chicago Workers Have Pistol Duel

At a Southwest Side Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers meeting about 200 people were present. Joseph R. Cooney aged 44 and Bert Connors aged 41 were shot in the abdomen and likely fatally wounded. Police say the clash stemmed from a dispute over officer elections in which both men were candidates.

Chicago Joseph_ R. Cooney Bert Connors Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers Union

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Restful Sleep at Night

Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois reports relief from backache and nighttime waking after using Foley Kidney Pills. The pills are said to ease painful bladder weakness and kidney trouble, helping the user sleep through the night. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. advertises the remedy.

Foley Flenry Rudolph Carmi I Foley Kidney Miller & Arthur Drug Co.Adv

European War Outbreak Impacts Trade Says National City Bank

A National City Bank foreign trade department statement notes heightened 105 percent autos and associated volume amid the outbreak of the European war, signaling shifts in import and export activity and market reactions.

Foreign Trade Department The National City Bank

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