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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1919

Page

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Wilson aims to repeal war-time prohibitions in new Congress

President Wilson's cable to Congress outlines early action on a vast legislative program. Key items include repeal of war-time alcohol bans, woman suffrage, railroad and utility privatization, and a federal budget system. Both parties show mixed views, with strong opposition from dry champions and broad expectation that beer and wine repeal will not pass soon.

Washington Wilson Congress Senate House Greene House Merchant Marine Committee Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation Welty Ohio Gillett Sheppard Texas Randall Ciforam Republican Congress

Last leg of trans Atlantic flight awaits for plane N C 4

The seaplane N C 4, sole surviving entry for the US Navy in the trans Atlantic attempt, awaits favorable weather in Ponta Del Gada Azores for the 800 mile dash to Lisbon. After landing at Horta, N C 4 traveled 150 miles in 1 hour 44 minutes, about 86 mph, and is in excellent condition ready to depart.

Washington Ponta del Gada Azores Lisbon Portugal Horta Newfoundland Albert C. Reada Jackson N. C.4 O. K John H. Towers Plymouth England Atlantic Towers Navy Department Sean United States Navy N. C.3 Venta del Gada New York Ponta del Gada Bay Lisbonois

Two Captains hail returns of Quincy battalion veterans

Captain Kenneth A. Elmore of Company B praises the Quincy battalion sent back from France for their steadfast service. He recalls a year in Amiens with the Fourth Australian corps, Somme and Meuse-Argonne offensives, and heavy losses from October 20 to the armistice, while noting they held the line on the Woevre plains.

France Elmore Fourth Amiens Somme Meuse-Argonne Second Army Woevre

123rd Machine Gun Battalion Returns to Illinois

May 20 1919 New York Illinois 123rd Machine Gun battalion including Quincys A and B companies arrives aboard Siboney to Hoboken and is sent to Camp Mills Long Island for sanitation and a few days rest before homeward plans. Maj Culbertson praises the men while surgeons note Meuse Argonne fighting as their toughest.

Whig Company New York Illinois 123Rd Quincy Siboney Camp Mills Long Island Hoboken Meggs Manhattan Hylan Philip P. Blodgett Harvard Blodgett Meuse-Argonne Bartlett Arthur A. Reese Harry E. Meader Tnp Quincey Red Cross Salvation Army Knights of Columbus Hlindy Ehart Burr I. Irwin Third Army

Roster of Quincy men aboard Siboney in New York May

A May 20 list names Quincy service members returning aboard the Siboney HQ Company and the 123rd and 65th Infantry Brigade. Included are Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, Privates, and mechanics with street addresses in Quincy and associated units Company A and Company B, 123rd.

New York Quincy Siboney Edward C. Castle York Street Charles M. Stewart Vine Street Ordnance Joseph W. Watters Adams Street Bennett Bartlett North Fifth Street Arthur A. Reese South Twenty-first Street Roy W. Pott South Eighteenth Street Warren E. Baker Kentucky Street Charles L. Edwards Clifford O. Hope Lind Street Arthur E. Gibbs Monroe Street Kirby L. Hill Jersey Street Charles E. Stott North Second Street Fred T. Thompson Washington Street Theodore H. Dorsey North Eighth Street Ernest J. Wible Harry C. Boyle North Sixth Street Paul K. Wells North Fourth Street George H. Ost Kenneth A. Elmore Ohio Street Harry E. Meador State Street John R. Allen Harry M. Salyer North Twelfth Street Thomas A. Burns Elmer L. Schlipmann North Twenty-eighth Street Walter H. Fleer Thomas L. Lenane Wm. W. Erving Charles Baine Elmer E. Fowler South Seventh Street John W. Koetters North Sixteenth Street Ernest W. Phelps Melvin Gross South Fifth Street Erwin L. Hainline Albert O. Merkel Broadway Orin P. Cheney Raymond H. Close Payson Avenue Elza E. Fusselman Chestnut Street Edward R. Bell Hampshire Street Gilbert Cooper Ray Arlington Vermont Street William F. McMullin Oak Street John L. Hellhake Cherry Street Lawrence J. Aschemann Elm Street Henry S. Speaker James A. Wilson 65Th Infantry Brigade Cook Frederick J. Schwab Arthur W. Pfeiffer Spring Street Lewis H. Reel North Third Street

Siboney Transport Ship Returns From War Duty

The Siboney docked at Hoboken at 9 30 a m Tuesday with Quincy troops aboard after years in army service since April 8 1918 carrying soldiers to and from France. Built Camden New Jersey by a New York company its keel was laid November 9 1916 and launched October 15 1917 with dead weight 4500 tons. Captain Robert Morris led 38 officers and 329 men from the United States navy. Capacity ranges up to 120 officers and 3359 men in summer with 144 fewer in winter for space and comfort. The Atlantic Gulf Steamship company owned it until government takeover after requisition by the Shipping Board. It is more luxurious and comfortable than war period boats and was built for coast traffic and freight, considered high class for a boat of its size.

Siboney Hoboken Quincy France Camden N. J New York Atlantic Gulf Steamship Company Shipping Board Robert Morris United States Navy

Raynham Resumes Ocean Flight Bid After Crash

British aviator Fred eric P. Raynham confirmed plans to attempt the first nonstop ocean air cruise, saying his Martinsyde can be rebuilt on hand spare parts if the motor runs. He will move his Hartinsyvde from the tent to town for repairs as handlers assemble larger machines for the Atlantic hop.

Vimy

Dismisses Spy Cases When Evidence Fails

In Springfield Illinois May 91l twenty two espionage act cases were dropped from the Southern District of Illinois records after District Attorney Edward C Knotts moved to dismiss all prosecutions. Justice Department review showed evidence did not warrant conviction in every case.

Springfield Ills United Sates Court of Southern Illinois District Edward C. Knotts Department of Justice

Ship Board Plans Special Meeting in St Louis

The United States Shipping Board will hold a special meeting in the next few days to consider the St Louis Chamber of Commerce request for 28,000 tons of ships to carry freight from the Mississippi valley to foreign countries. Chairman Edward N. Hurley confirmed the request in a telegram to the Chamber, noting it is the board’s first such request.

ST. Louis United States Shipping Board

Chauffeur Wanted Described as a common help need

The WHIG WANT ADS offer a quick, low cost solution to finding a reliable chauffeur. Ads promise many suitable candidates and relief from help problems, asserting they solve perplexities daily and make friends for advertisers everywhere.

Commander of Mine Sweeper Is Killed

Lieut Frank Bruce commander of the United States mine sweeper Bobolink was killed by a mine explosion in the North Sea on May 16. A telegram received by his wife in San Diego stated the Bobolink may have been damaged but did not indicate injuries to others aboard.

San Diego Calif Frank Bruce United States North Sea

Railway Clerks Favor Big Industrial Union Plan

Cincinnati May 20 The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks adopted resolutions favoring a single industrial union for all railroad workers government ownership and an initiative referendum and recall plus a general reconstruction program. Balloting on officers and next convention city to be taken after Director General Hines address.

Cincinnati Ohio National Convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Hines

No Word From Hawker Stirs London In Sopwith Search

London reporters note that Tuesday passed without any word concerning Harry Hawker and Lieut Commander Grieve and their Sopwith biplane missing since they left St Johns Sunday afternoon.

London Harry Hawker Grieve St. Johns

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