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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1920

Page

5

Wilson Speaks Through Baker At Arlington Dedication

President Wilson spoke via Secretary Baker at the Arlington National Cemetery dedication, praising the monument as a sentinel by the Potomac and lauding the valor of those who fought for liberty. The ceremony featured veterans from Civil, Spanish, American, and world wars, with Lieut. Gen. Miles leading the parade.

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Battleship Oklahoma Shifts to Key West Readiness

The battleship Oklahoma was ordered from New York to Key West to be ready for Mexico passage, with Commander Marines to lead operations. The ship departed from League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia and headed to New York before final dispatch, while officers Nobbs Foo Irwin and Major AO Boston prepare a contingent to support the mission amid evolving developments and protests by Americans in the region.

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Man Confesses to Killing Robber After Alley Standoff

Los Angeles May 16 George Goldbach 25 years old confessed to killing a robber who tried to crowd him off the sidewalk. Police said Robbins 65 faced him early May night, Goldbach claimed he hit him three times, tied him with a rope that slipped, and strangled him unintentionally as the rope tightened.

Los Angeles George Goldbach Tome Inmite Ada Robbins Croidtsih Adham Goldbach

Berlin hair dressers offer free shaves and services

Berlin on May 15 reports hair dressers opened forty temporary establishments to serve customers with free shaves haircuts singes champoos and women receive free hairwashes waving and curling. Strikers numbering about 4000 workers demand Sunday off and new apprenticeship regulations amidst trade disruption.

Berlin Bereno

Von Kemnitz Admits Drawing Note for Mexican Aid

A Berlin candidate for the Reichstag admits in an Associated Press dispatch that he drafted a note seeking Mexican aid against the United States. He says the document aimed to assist an armed intervention if needed and that the affair was kept secret.

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Florida Supreme Court rules Co O P not a party

Tallahassee May 16 The Florida Supreme Court denied a writ of quo warranto to oust Daniel J T Gree from the Republican State House Committee chair due to the party polling less than 3 percent of the total vote in the last election. The court said the party, under state law, has no standing as a political party and thus cannot hold a select seat.

Tallahassee Fla Daniel JT. Greerow Hse Ae Supreme Court Florida

Poisoned Fly Paper Sicken Kansas Couple Dies

At Lincoln Center Kansas on May 16 authorities report the death of Mr and Mrs Ed ward Dumen from poison via fly paper. Miss Stella Nuinen and her nephew Lee hoosemoof were linked to the incident with confessions suggesting a motive tied to an arranged marriage to Leo B. Mrs Bunch and Tivman's link to the case are noted in the arrest records.

Lincoln Center Kan J Edward Dumen Stella Nuinen Lee Owater Mab Odes ii Leo Bunch Tivman

Edina Soap Factory Starts Monday With Full Force Employed

Edina Iowa May 16 Operators began work Monday at the Field Soap Company plant producing twenty brand soaps and washing powders from $200000 invested. Forty workers will be hired, half men half women, with a capacity of up to 7000 crates daily. Six salesmen start immediately to push direct to dealers. Plans include perfumes and cosmetics later, led by F W Field, treasurer and general manager, with ties to prior soap firms. The plant was purchased for 360000 after six months of work since 1919 to prepare for operation. Sen John Saath of Iowa serves as president with JC Saath as vice president.

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House Debate Rekindles Civil War Echoes

Washington May 16 A heated House session revived factional strife reminiscent of civil war days during a Saturday speech by Representative Upshaw Democrat.

House Washington Representative Upshaw

Georgia memorial theater protest interrupts House session

During a session in Armeton the protest over removing Confederate generals from a memorial roster drew cheers from Republicans and jeers from Democrats. Representative Upshaw demanded the speaker’s position while other members accused the sentiment of disloyalty to the country.

Georgia Armeton Madden

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