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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

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Fate of Carranza Looming in Mexican Revolution News

Washington reports from American and Mexican sources indicate revolutionaries consolidating gains as Carranza’s fate remains uncertain. Dieguez captured at Guadalajara. Hernandez, Mendez, and Garza pledge loyalty to the revolutionary government. Palaez and Gomez enter Tampico. border tensions and Matamoros surrender eyed as rebels push toward Veracruz and Monterrey.

Washington Mexico Carranza Manuel Diguez Guadalajara Jalisco Hernandez Mendez Garza Obergen Ele Hube Hotel Tacubaya United States Monterey Laredo Texas Nuevos Laredo Bn P Porifm Gonzales Monteres Mw O Nuevo Laredo Nuevo Leon Monte Robertson Monterey Palacz Tampico General Palaez Vanieno Navy Department Fappam Leong Putnam Palaez Ness

Leader of Rebel Forces Sees U S Ties Will Worsen

General Alvaro Obregon, in a May 13 interview from Tacubaya, warned that Carranza’s pro United States stance risks national decline. He argued U S strength frames Mexico, urged border policy easing, and criticized Monroe Doctrine interpretations. Obregon appeared strained, spoke hoarsely, and planned a fuller statement.

Associated Press Mexico City el Paso Carranza United States Alvaro Obergon Revolutionary Forces Mexico

Captain J. M. Swales Dead In Springfield

Captain J. M. Swales 79 died in Springfield on Wednesday. He served twelve years as custodian of Memorial Hall at the Humpers State House and spent nine months in Andersonville prison during the Civil War.

Jacksonville J. M. Swales Morgan County Board of Commissioners Andersonville

Indiana Republicans Back Wood in State Convention

Indiana Republicans at the state convention in Indianapolis voted to instruct the delegates at large to back Major General Leonard Wood for the presidential nomination. The vote was 793 to 747, naming a full state ticket and platform, with the “bar four” including Senators Watson and New, Governor James P. L. Goodrich, and former Senator Albert J. Beveridge. Six district delegates also pledged for Wood, with ten total from the state. Senator Hiram Johnson of California, who trailed Wood in the recent primary, will have four instructed district delegates. Sixteen other Indiana delegates will go unpledged.

Indianapolis Indiana Leonard Wood Tao United States Watson New James PL Goodrich Albert J. Beveridge Chicago Wood Mall Ploosier Hiram Wo. Johnson Culforia Tadiana

Bluebeard Secret Murderer Faces Secret Prison Transfer

In Los Angeles May, authorities moved the suspect in Nui Lee Delaney's murder to a San Quentin prison for a life sentence. The confessed killer had married several women and faced multiple threats, with pleas for mercy noted amid the case.

Los Angeles Cal Tames Teeortiv Nui Lee Delaney

Man Hunt Reported After Webster County Wife Murder

Beasley, a 35 year old farmer of Webster City Town, is charged with the murder of his wife and two young sons. He was said to be surrounded by two posses in woods near Greenvelee on Thursday night, following the Sunday incident.

Greenvelee Tie Mar i. Hawver O. Beasley Websterity Here

Wilson voices clash over Congress overstepping executive power

President Wilson on May 14 criticized Congress for intruding on executive functions in a speech tying the dispute to the annual supply bill funding salaries across departments. He warned against "destructive" precedents and cited rider provisions that would curb executive printing. Lawmakers disputed his claims as they debated whether to modify or remove the controversial provisions before funds lapse.

Washington Wilson Congress Les Adimenstro Congressional Point Committee Senate House Moot Utah Chirman Representative Good Towa Slouse Appropriations Committee Emda

Favorable Report On Rail Strike Prevention Measures

A Senate state commerce subcommittee favorably discussed measures to prevent future railroad strikes. Senator Poindexter chaired the session, detailing minor amendments that would not impede the bill’s effectiveness. The plan aims to keep interstate railroad transportation from being tied up.

Washington Senate For State Commerce Committee Parter Buverabiv Earl Poindesxter Ead Witho

North Dakota G O P Endorses Wm Langer

Minot May 1 Willan Langer attorney general of North Dakota was unanimously endorsed for the Republican nomination for governor at the state Republican convention here He will oppose the Non Partisan League candidate at the June primaries The platform attacks the Non Partisan League administration for taxes socialism and autocratic powers and condemns entrenched state ownership of assets and elevator enterprises.

Minot Willan Langer North Dakota Roooal Nestos Minot Non-Partis League

Gas Production Costs More Than Rate, Claim

CHICAGO March Th Testimone presented that the present cost of production was much higher than the price at which it was sold, before the Utilities Commission by Western United Gas and Electric urging a 30 cent increase per thousand cubic feet. The company serves four towns including Surera, Jonet and Elin. FIDDLERS CONVENTION. KNONVILLE, Tenn May 14 An Old time fiddlers convention will be held in Boronville May 27. Middlers from over Tennessee and adjoining Blues will attend.

Chicago Utmors Particie Utilities Commission Othe Western United Gas and Electric Comran Surera Jonet Elin Knonvillee Tenn Boronville Over Tennesse Bluies

Debs in Prison Nominated for U S President

New York May 11 The Localist party convention nominated Eugene Victor Debs federal convict No 2285 to the presidency for the fifth time. Seymour Stediman of Chicago led the nomination by unanimous vote on a second ballot. Debs, 65, began serving a ten year term for violation of wartime acts in 1919 at the Atlanta penitentiary. The party upheld its revolutionary program and Debs remained a central figure amid internal splits.

New York Eugene Victor Debs Atlanta Geora United States Debs Seymour Stediman Chicago Gereva Hum Kate Richards O Hare Kansas City Jefferson City Socialist Party Morris Illquit Federal Gacoh Tle Mouriisville Wo Va Aspee H Canter Pois Chael Ted Ty Hin Tiwtlios Jaber Gnoany Way

Paraguay and United States Agree to Commerce Arbitration

In Asuncion on May 12 the Paraguay Chamber of Commerce and the U S Chamber of Commerce agreed to arbitrate commerce disputes. The accord aims to ease trade frictions and establish a formal arbitration framework between the two nations.

Paraguay U. S Asunaton Chamber of Commaerne Chamber of Commerce United States

Daniels charges forgery in forged naval telegram

Secretary Daniels told the Senate naval investigating committee that he did not sign a cablegram read by Rear Admiral Sims and that his name had been forged on the copy presented. He produced the original found at the British embassy showing no signature and blamed the forgery on others.

Sims Washington Daniels Senate Naval Investigating Committee Sim Admiral Sims Same Danielson AP. Carter Chief of Naval Operations Tie Gilty Mr. Daniels Department Navy Eyeh Ao Wiew London Suny Pershing United States Senate Newport Koot Wiilson

Grain Dealers Name Officers For Year

Decatur Mayts Pred G Llerner of Lawrenceville was re elected president of the Airlines Green De yest s es tion here. CFS passes callomom the seal any Path ail sected were mpiece ae Se Sisteeayt Sohrmsty tet Adie my Teint Shared.

Decatur Llerner Lawrenceville CFS Callomom Mpiece

No Night Workers, So They Changed The Job

A fragmented notice reports a policy shift adapting staffing rules for day work. The item notes that workers previously unavailable at night prompted a change to daytime roles and a new operating arrangement. The fragment mentions a monument statement and implied procedures for appointing personnel to the modified positions.

Farmer Tells How He Killed Eight Persons

Henry Layer, a North Dakota farmer, confessed to killing Jacob Wolf his wife and five children and a hired boy on the Wolf farm near Turtle Lake on April 22. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder, was sentenced to life in the state penitentary at Bismarck, and was moved there immediately.

Farmer Washburn Henry Layer Jacob Wolf Jake Tlofer Turtle Lake N. D J. E. Williams McLean County Laver Wolf Mr. Williams Layer William Layers Wiliams Wafer H P.m

Congressmen And Not Governors To Control Captured German Arms

Washington May 14 The House military committees reported the Senate bill providing distribution of captured German material to states. Senators and representatives from each state would handle the distribution instead of governors. Material includes 2 1197 artillery pieces 6000 rifles 20000 machine guns 40000 bayonets and scabbards One German tank four tractors and 234 trucks are being used by the war department and will not be distributed.

Washington House Senate War Department

Transported Liquor in Naval Plane 18 Charge

Fragmentary report from a naval incident describing illegal liquor transport involving a plane and several officers. Readable names are scarce, but references to Ensign Lamb and multiple officers suggest a disciplinary or court action. Details are unclear due to OCR errors and garbled text.

Teddy Bear’s Epreath Creates Kitchen Scare in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn restaurant incident led inspectors to find whisky instead of expected spirits. A chef faced trouble after a misread label and a domestic struggle over a pearl pouch and alcohol, with witnesses noting strong odors and a harsh room.

Teddy Bear

Senate sets vote on Republican peace resolution

Washington May 14 The Senate agreed to vote at 4 o clock next Saturday on the Republican peace resolution after a revised measure stripp ing out the demand for a separate peace with Germany. Democratic opponents doubt adoption and President Wilson’s veto is deemed likely. The plan would repeal war declarations with Germany and Austria, while the Plow Reich measure would deal with Germany alone. State of doubt and delays marked the debate as Kellogg and Lenroot urged against the president’s treaty policy. Senator King spoke against the president on the treaty issue. Senator Paomerene was the only speaker scheduled today.

Washington Senate Germany Wilson Austria Kellogg Minnesota Lenroot Wisconsin King Utah Paomerene Ohio

Seek Government Help to Relieve Rail Congestion

Washington May 14 Congress was urged to aid railroads in easing freight congestion to cut costs. Senate Interstate Commerce Committee backed an amendment extending loan repayment to fifteen years from five under the 300 million revolving fund. Rail officials said relief requires heroic measures as 296,000 cars were needed to reach normal movement.

Washington Congress Gist Middle-West Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Bergo

Four Old Directors Re elected for Y

Sh. OQ. Channon FLW. Crane C. FP. Eichenguer and VV. G. Musselman were re elected directors of the Quins ey Young Men's Christian Association at the annual meeting held Thursday evening. The new member of the board Bert U Heidbreder.

Sh. OQ. Channon Flw. Crane C. FP. Eichenguer VV. G. Musselman Directos Quinsey Young Men Bert U Heidbreder

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