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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
3
The United States monitors Germanys disarmament under the treaty ahead of the Spa conference. Despite pledges to cut the regular army, Germanys forces remain around 250000 with state constabulary and home guards totaling about 750000 600000. concerns arise over weapons stockpiles and a lingering general staff nucleus.
Mrs. Thomas Yosich, 27, mother of four, shot and killed her stepfather John Lilley, 53, at the Yosich home near Catro Til after claiming Lilley had insulted her for over a year and pursued unwanted attention. She surrendered to the sheriff and is being held. She said Lilley fled when she feared a confrontation and she fired four shots after obtaining a revolver, one bullet piercing his heart.
Bradford Pennsylvania May 11 A sixteen year old, Leo Kelly, adopted son of Whimes Gemmel, restrained by a rebuke from Mrs Oliver Germel of West Bradford, took Ruby Germel ten months old from a crib and stabbed her throat with a pocket knife. The child died before a doctor arrived. Kelly is held on a murder charge. He had earlier escaped a state institution for the mentally retarded in Polk and stolen a horse and a bureau from the Gemmel home without permission.
New York May 11 Capt Tredite I Wade an American born officer in the British army has been ordered deported from the country by detention authorities on Ellis Island. He joined the British forces at the outbreak of the war in Vddaridesane tere last Saturday on the steamship Dinge land. He had no passport and has sworn off his allegiance since. An appeal was taken to Washington. Lieut Howell Freed telephones from Hartford Conn and asks if Georges Perot a French boy adopted last January could be deported. The boy came as a stowaway and asked for Lieut French who befriended him in France. The lieutenant and wife legally adopted the boy and took him to Hartford. Lieut French did not reveal his wish to have the boy sent back to France.
Graen Firw Bankrupt Chicago May 11 the directors of the Manhattan Farmers Gain company a Manhattan Ito corporation filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities were given in 16868 and assets at 24005.
Washington May 11 Former secretary of the interior Franklin J D Lane and Chamberlain former counsel general in Mexico testified before the Senate committee on Mexican affairs Lane argued American oil rights in Mexico deserve the same protection as if in Pennsylvania or California Chamberlain said US attitude toward Mexico has been one of humiliating shame for seven years He blamed Wilson and urged steps including withholding recognition and possible armed action to secure reforms and US interests in Mexico.
Cabinet men confer to resolve how diplomats may obtain alcohol while ritually under international law. A mix of Attorney General, Internal Revenue and Justice Department rulings clash over import, transport, and carrier rights, prompting a State Department conference to grant immunity to diplomatic officers and their registered servants.
In Chicago on Monday, alleged Reds pleaded not guilty as hearings began. Defendants faced questions, adjournments, and delays amid contested procedures and repeated clashes. each defendant to stand trial separately with counsel.
Rebels seize a Carranza military train loaded with millions of pesos in a move to ease money shortages in Mexico City. Officials say the revolt aims at peaceful change and free elections, with minimal bloodshed and no deaths among leaders’ stated goals. General Obergon notes Trevino named city commander after surrender.
Washington May 11 sugar requirements for canning and preserving will be prorated by a committee of sugar refiners with the department of justice. The twelve member committee will report after a New York conference. Deliveries will be at current market price to prevent waste and assure canned goods for winter, signaling a continued shortage feared by officials and refiners.
A stream of notices reports Miss Cecil E. Pence teaching at the Washington school in Ellington township. Attorney Arthur Roy returns from Rock Island business. Mrs Werchlein of 830 Sv street travels to Santa Missouri for cancer treatment. Quincy residents and local officials are mentioned along with a police update on John Maas recovering from surgery. Messages note travel to California by Mro and Mrs E B Watson and Miss Margaret Ausmus of Clayton, and Mayor Philip OBrien’s Kansas City trip and improving health. Nearby residents including Owen Carroll of Akron and Gooree Tf manager go to Las Angeles, while other locals travel or visit relatives.
Judge Harry UWighee will preside at Calhoun county circuit court in Hardin this week with several local attorneys attending. Pike circuit court will be in recess next week but reconvenes the following week with a second petit jury potentially empanelled.
Beverly Illinois citizens report farm sales and neighbor visits with scattered names and places. The fragmented OCR mentions Payer as a visitor, Phedmere selling a farm, Pakstey of Camden, Mrs. Hisris Mose, and Phe Preme Piooreac among others, with reference to a midweek meeting and Thursday afternoon events.
In Canton Missouri a list of local family events includes visitors from Texas and California, with notes on trips by Mrs. Julia Parkis and Mr. Jon Tiarkas. A memorial obituary records the death of Amanda Jones Wright on April 29, born in Emerson Missouri, longtime member of the Myasenpal church, survived by a brother and sister and many friends.
Friday marked the 15th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Will Calahan with a surprise party at their country home. Maplewood High School held baccalaureate exercises at the Christian church with a large audience, a choir of students, and an address by J J Meekommohty, Knoxcal president. Local residents visited relatives, attended services, and prepared for spring orchards as others recover from strokes and delibiate improvements. The community hall plans a Deestrict Skale play next Friday and Saturday with about 25 characters.
Tofto plans the F Juiy celebration this year with preparations underway. Mrs. John Ensminger was hospitalized last Thursday and underwent a cancer operation the next day. The procedure was successful and she is recovering. friends wish her a swift return. The James Hicesen late last August was attended by a small crowd due to the busy season.
More than 5600 dollars have been raised for paving Main Street as American Legion Boot Dickson post members report funds narrowing daily. At a city council meeting, regional promoters presented a petition signed by a majority of seven block property owners, signaling likely council paving orders. A bulletin board thermometer in the post office tracks the fund’s rise. Mothers Day services were held at the Christian church with arranged transport for those unable to walk. Rev. H W Korn preached on maternal love amid decorated church interior. Rev. Kern and choir offered several musical numbers. Rev. Korn will travel to Wirksville Mo for the district convention Wednesday morning.
Mrs Albert Householder and Bertha visit Mrs Win Licks of Star with the Kouitzenburg family owner Lawrence Kouitzenburg of a new bord stdin. Moss Elsie V Weadenburn and Bert Madison with relatives from Webster and Warsaw join others in Sunday gatherings. Robbery at Koltzenburg's store left two men suspected but not yet arrested. Mapie of Tema set appointments with North Mo 1 in the afternoon.
Reports from Richfield Illinois include a note on Pearen and Labor merits, a visit to Mrs. Rantna Hull, and an account of the St Clair household hosting Al. Mieore. The piece mentions Miss Nellie Pierkanm visiting from Fowler Missouri, Rev. Fletehber’s church service, and local visits by Mr. and Mrs. Alonge H Weskins and Jnrtcook of KRarry.
Miss Lulu Gurday evenings Mrs Minnie Campbell near Plainville visit Miss Sadie Whitney Thursday. Andrew Flick and Emma Hull families under smallpox quarantine. Plainville residents Mrs Kirkley Mrs Rea visit sister Mrs Mayme Call. Richfield beat Liberty 17 to 8 at Williams park. Mrs Billinman and children visit Mr and Mrs John Brown Hull. Mrs Syd Moore and Anna Tyler on sick list. Mrs Fred Ditker and son Dale visit Mr and Mrs Geo Ttee. Mr and Mrs Morett Foutz near Kindelhonk visit sister Mrs Lease.
Maple Grove Illinois notes numerous social calls and gatherings. Grover Myers Joy Myers and family visited Jack Lawless and family. Quinney callers included Mr and Mrs Dick Whitock and many friends attended a Wednesday evening event with a luncheon. Several families listed among attendees. Miss Mabel Jackson plans summer in Quinney. Camp Point trip mentioned for J O Whitock and family.
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