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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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London
Harry Hawker
Grieve
St. Johns
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