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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
11
The state constabulary bill proposed by Senator Dunlap faced defeat not from labor or police opposition but due to cost. The measure sought 790 thousand dollars in appropriations, seen as an unsuitable rural burden. Proponents argued roads would curb theft and banditry, yet the public interest and unity among farmers influenced the outcome.
The finance committee warns the city needs about 275000 for the year but can marshal only 200000 from taxation. It calls for sharp retrenchment or extraordinary tax measures, noting war tax burdens and voter resistance, while urging strict economy and citizen engagement to avert a funding crisis. Also argues Germany’s treaty terms hurt the working poor more than Junkers.
A guide to WWI era awards mentions a forthcoming victory medal for all allied troops worn by officers and men, plus a "Victory Ribbon" with a rainbow design. Army postal service insignia uses a red swastika on a dark blue patch. China’s flag now features five colored stripes to symbolize five races. Patrick Henry’s liberty or death quote is cited, and disability compensation is described as pending medical department schedules with current rates.
An old notice from The Quincey Whig Information Bureau in Washington D C invites readers to state questions briefly and enclose a three cent stamp for return postage. It promises confidential replies sent to each individual.
Brest May 11 The complete 33rd Illinois national guard division and 12,000 men of the 89th division were to sail today on the Leviathan for homeward duty. The Imperator carried 100 first class passengers and 134 more, including 344th Infantry and 110 nurses. The Leviathan and other transports to sail contain notable figures such as Henry P Davison Julius Kahn and Richard Olney. Transport movements and overseas to return dominate the day’s dispatches.
Virginian sails for Newport News on May 25 with II field artillery unit 312 and 312 machine gun battalion. Santa Teresa bound for New York May 24 carrying 1044 engineers and 644 aero squadron, with Tiger bound for New York May 26 joined by 110th machine gun battalion and 310 field artillery. Edith Cavell’s body arrives in Dover from Ostend. memorial service planned before flight to London for interment at Westminster Abbey.
In a neighborhood dispute Bully the English Sparrow occupies Jenny Wren s old home. Jenny Wren and Mr Wren oppose him while Bully boasts his size and dirty spring suit. The scene draws in other birds as they scold and defend their rights in a lively, non graphic children story.
A retrospective on May 16 highlighting Mary Queen of Scots crossing into England after Langside, Louis XVI wedding Marie Antoinette, a 1830 Jewish civil disabilities bill vote, Mount Etna’s eruption, Felicia Hemans’ death, and Celman Valandighan’s treason arrest and wartime deportation saga.
Oakland California May 15 Chief of Police Henry TL Nedderman was arrested after a grand jury handed up thirty indictments connected with an inquiry into protection to gamblers for a monthly payment of 16000 dollars. Additional arrests were anticipated.
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