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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1916

Page

12

Illinois Staats Zeitung Defends Preparedness Stance

The Illinois Staats Zeitung rebuts Theodore Roosevelt’s Detroit speech claims that the paper backs German militarism or pacifist impotence. It states it never endorsed such policies, endorses a measured preparedness, and supports Swiss and Australian military service models along with broader education and national armament initiatives.

Chicago Illinois Staats Zeitung Theodore Roosevelt Detroit Mich New York City Germany United States Ilinois Staats Zeitung Mlinois Staats Zeitung Judge Landis Minois Zeitung Roosevelt

Caperton plans complete control in Santo Domingo

Washington May 23 Rear Admiral Caperton moves marines to distribute landing force to points in the Dominican Republic and arrange for American officers to command the native constabulary. A policing system similar to Haiti is planned with reorganization of native troops and a possible bill to authorize navy and marine officers to serve as constabulary leaders. Officials believe the Arias revolt is under control.

Washington Caperton Santo Domingo Little Republic Haiti Congress Constabulary Revolutionary Movement Arias

Bloomington opens thirty five saloons in new ordinance

Bloomington Illinois May 23 saloons return after two years of dryness. Thirty five licenses granted under strict ordinance at 1200 dollar annual fee. Saloons may not use screens and must close at 10 pm. One door permitted opening to street. Remodeling of buildings widespread due to new rules.

Bloomington

Progressives of Rhode Island nominate Roosevelt delegates

In Providence on May 23 the Progressive state convention elected five delegates and five alternates to the National convention in Chicago on June 7. The delegation is unpledged officially but is committed and eager for Theodore Roosevelt.

Rock Island Roosevelt Providence

Brusque Demands by Cavazos Reported in Chihuahua

May 23 report from Field Headquarters says Gen. Cavazos demanded from Major Howze the coin seized from defeated Villistas. He also sought return of horses and urged an American retreat northward which was refused. Cavazos allowed his troops to march past the American position to join reinforcements. A bearded trooper notes many are very young, some not more than 13 or 14.

United States Chicago Germany Canada Russia Mexico France Roosevelt Columbus N. AL Cavazos Carranza Chihuahua Parral San Antonio Eleventh Cavalry Robert L. Huwze Ojos Azules

Kaiser to Visit Front

Paris dispatch reports the German emperor plans a visit to the Austro Italian front soon, according to Temps via Geneva. The notice notes the planned travel from Paris on an unspecified date and location, with emphasis on the alliance theater and high level diplomacy.

Kaiser Paris Geneva

Methodists Take Decisive Action at General Conference

Saratoga Springs May 29. The Methodist Episcopal Church general conference voted against abolishing the missionary episcopacy and endorsed plans toward north south unification before the next quadrennial session. A resolution from J Frank Hanly urged postponing a missionary bishop for Singapore pending regional realignment. The debate centered on elevating all missionary bishops to full bishop status with broad powers.

Saratoga Springs N. Y General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Hanly J. Frank Hanly Indianapolis Asia Singapore

Quincy's Pulse Z Hike Wednesday Night

The regular Wednesday evening hike for the older boys of the Y M C A will be given Wednesday evening. Fixing Up Court The tennis court in the rear of the Masonic temple to be used by the Y M C A will soon be ready. Workmen were busy Monday afternoon putting up the fence. Arson Cases To Go Over States Attorney Fred G Wolfe announced Monday that the arson cases against Alia Brady and Robert Cox will not be brought up at this term of court. The states attorney has been informed that attorneys in Springfield who are in

Masonic Temple Fred G. Wolfe Alia Brady Robert Cox Springfield

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