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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1920

Page

2

Methodist Report Divides On Apostles Creed Change

Des Moines May 22 The Methodist Episcopal general conference committee on state and church seeks no change to the Apostles Creed while a minority favors removing the Holy Catholic church phrase The Haiti mission study and education board reforms are also noted with new rules to retain eighty percent of educational funds at the annual conference sessions continuing toward final adjournment May 27

Des Moines Iowa Committee On State and Church of the Methodist Episcopal General Conference General Conference Holy Catholic Church Hati Haiti Methodist Church Board of Education Board of Ei

Prosecution Near End Of Case In Prevost Hearing

Mount Clemens Michigan reporter notes Massachusetts state police Captain Dryetoe testified that two bullets found in J Stanley Brown’s skull likely came from the pistol Prevost is accused of using. He based this on rust markings in the barrel and matching rifling grooves. Earlier Friday Mrs Anna C Jeisen-

Anna C. Jeisen

Hotel keeper recalls offer to testify for Prevost

The hotel operator where Brown and Prevost stayed testified she had been offered 1000 dollars to give testimony favorable to Prevost. Attorney General Grosback announced the prosecution would rest early Friday.

Brown Prevost Grosback

Contests Filed Over 122 Of 984 GOP Convention Votes

Washington May 21 contests for 122 of the 984 Republican convention votes in Chicago were filed with the national committee as the filing period ended. Protests spurred more challenges from southern states and possibly others as credential committees prepare hearings. Existing contests include Florida Georgia Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia and the District of Columbia with Alabama Texas and additional states expected to follow.

Washington Chicago Miller National Committee Chicas Maca Sfren Minnesota Abeau Vetstubia Oisen Lowden Wood Johnson Ray Texas Virginia Columbia Alabama

Senate Passes Merchant Marine Bill for Conference

The Senate without a record vote approved the House merchant marine bill and sent it to conference. The measure envisions a permanent policy, authorizes the sale of government ships to U S citizens or corporations when feasible, and sets up a seven member board chosen by the President with regional representation from Pacific Atlantic Gulf Great Lakes and the interior.

Washiington Senate Pacific Atlantic Gulf and Great Lakes Interior

French Chamber Backs Government In Rail Strike Debate

The Chamber of Deputies in Paris backed the government on the railroad strike issue by a 526 to 90 vote after a long debate. Premier Millerand delivered a stirring speech supporting the government's position.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Millerand

Chicago Strikers Return to Jobs as Talks Continue

Five thousand city street workers who struck Monday for higher wages went back to work Friday while the city council finance committee considers their demands. Chauffeurs in street and engineering bureaus voted to remain on strike as the committee rejected an immediate hearing.

Chicago City Bureau of City Council City Finances Committee

City May Raise Rate For Use Of Streets

Chicago observers report Judge K. M. Landis upheld the city’s right to raise fees charged to public utilities for street use. The Postal Telegraph and Cable company had refused to pay a four year old increase, contesting its lawfulness.

Chicago K. M. Landis Postal Telegraph and Cable Company

Oil and oil politics overshadow major world affairs

The Manchester Guardian editorial says oil questions dominate international issues. It cites U S estimates of depleting oil in twenty years and accuses Washington and American oil firms of steering Mexican politics. The piece critiques Under-Secretary Polk and Bedford statements on American oil influence and Britain policy in the Middle East.

Manchester England The Manchester Guardian Washington Mexico Guardian Polk Alfred C. Bedford Standard OH Company New Jersey Catiernia Bedford Carranza United States Washington Report Great Britain Middle East

Rail Strikes Branded As Boycott Of Public And Factory Workers

Chicago May 22 James A Emery counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers tells the Industrial Relations Association of America that rail strikes become farmer and factory worker lockouts and public boycotts He urges compulsory arbitration for public utilities and says wages should come from production not capital Sherman Rogers says disputes will not settle in Washington but in shops between workers and employers Charles Pier notes unrest stems from neglect of wages and production St Louis chosen for 1921 meeting

Chicago James A. Emery National Association of Manufacturers Industrial Relations Asociation of America Sherman Rogers New York Charles Pier Emergency Fleet Corporation St. Lows The

Moran defeats Goddard in quick Pittsburgh bout

Frank Moran of Pittsburgh stops Frank Goddard the English heavyweight in the second round at Hoborn Stadium London. Moran floored his opponent twice in the second round before delivering a right hand that sent Goddard down and counted out. Also a stray line about a girl reacting to an attempted kiss appears in the report.

London Frank Moran Pittsburgh Frank Goddard Hobborn Surdard Muran Engishman

Senate May Call For Figures On Incomes And Excess Profits

Washington May 22 Senate leaders push a resolution by Senator Harris to require corporation income and excess profit tax returns, including 1917 through 1919, with amendments by Senator Lodge. House members join calls to curb profiteers and curb bank rediscounts as steps to boost production and curb prices.

Senate Washington Harris Georgia Lodge Clarris House

Vinci Found Guilty as Accessory in Macgaught Case

In Chicago on May 22 James Vinci was found guilty as an accessory to the murder of Maurice Macgaught in Judge Sabbath's court. A jury fixed a fourteen year prison term after Vinci was charged with driving the car involved in the February 3 killing as Enright was railed in front of his home. The state had sought the death penalty.

Chicago James Vinci Maurice Macgaught Jabor

Gateway From Atlantic To Chicago Dinner Endorses Seaway Plan

Chicago May 22 bankers and business men from south Atlantic states urged a direct Atlantic to Chicago gateway linking Great Lakes to Gulf waterways. The Chicago Association of Commerce hosted the dinner, and the southern delegation then left for Davenport Iowa.

Chicago Middle-West Great Lakes South Atlantic Chicago Association of Commerce Davenport Iowa

Palmyra High School class of 13 awarded diplomas

Palmyra Mo May 2 The senior class of Palmyra high school received their diplomas Thursday night at the Methodist church in Palmyra. The program featured a vocal solo and salutatory by Ruth Marie Stuetzer, with remarks by Joe Bier, Marion Whiter, Garland Reigel, and Leota Miller. Commencement address by Dr. Smith and closing remarks by Superintendent Elsen.

Palmyra Methodist Church Les. J Joe Bier Canor Reynolds Mildred Potter Marion Whiter Garland Reigel Elma Boches

Myra Public Schools Diploma Recipients and Leaders

Myra public schools presented the diplomas to the class members including Joseph A Bl er Ecanor Randolph Reynolds Mildred Potter Emmett Lee Clark LeRoy Stoffel Marion Edison Kizef Ruth Marie Stuetzer Mildred Emma Bowles Leota Viola Miller Arthur Bailey Clark Garland Miler Reigel Edward Gansz and John Thomas Redd The class officers are Joseph Ber president Arthur Clark vice president Ruth Stuetzer secretary treasurer and Miss Alontana Rice class sponsor Colors are gold and white and the class flower is narcissus The building east of Glisson Motor company known as the Trotter building once a livery barn and sales stable is being razed for a new stock sales pavilion The Yet Was purchased by the Marion County Pure Bred Live Stock Breeders association from Sam Gupton for 4100 and Gupton retains ownership of old building material to be removed An architect will be consulted for the pavilion location and Marion county breeders plan a sales pavilion in Palmyra The county leads in pure bred livestock production especially Jersey cattle and Potared Chine hers and breeders of batter likely a transcription error The mental condition of Mrs Sweeny Bates requires hospitalization at logottal In St Joseph. prognosis unknown The state Sunday school convention opens in Hannibal June 5 and continues to the ivth

Myra Public Schools Joseph A. Bler Ecanor Randolph Reynolds Mildred Potter Emmett Lee Clark LeRoy Stoffel Marion Edison Kizef Ruth Marie Stuetzer Mildred Emma Bowles Leota Viola Miller Arthur Bailey Clark Garland Miler Reigel Edward Gansz John Thomas Redd Joseph Ber Arthur Clark Ruth Stuetzer Alontana Rice Narcissus Glisson Motor Company Trotter Marion County Pure Bred Live Stock Treeders’ Association Sam Gupton Palmyra Marion County Jersey Sweeny Bates St. Joseph Hannibal

Palmyra Hosts Coming Sunday School Delegates

Palmyra will host delegates from every Sunday school in the area as Hannibal churches prepare to welcome visitors for a three day event. The Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church plans a picnic at Riverview park in Hannibal for an upcoming outing.

Palmyra Hannibal Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Riverview Park

Elkhart Review Suspends After 1859 Inception

The Elkhart Review, in existence since 1859, suspended publication with Friday’s issue. It was acquired at receiver’s sale by A. H. Beardsley and D. Greenleaf, owners of the Elkhart Truth, for consolidation.

Elkhart PAVER Ind Elkhart Review A. H. Beardsley D. Greenleaf Elkhart Truth

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