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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
5
Washington May 25 Employers are advised not to dismiss alien workers who have not completed naturalization. The committee on public information says such action runs counter to the President's April 6 proclamation and harms national unity, urging sane treatment of loyal aliens.
Chicago May 25 William Land graff was arrested at Elgin and brought to Chicago then returned to Kane county for confinement in Geneva jail. Federal authorities released basic facts but refused to disclose the charges.
Paris May 25 The council of war met with President Poincare M Viviani justice minister and Gen Foch as chief of staff in a first official participation by Viviani since returning from the United States The Temps credits Viviani and Marshal Joffre with bringing an American division of 25000 to 35000 men to France as thanks for the mission in America
Conrad W. Crooker of Brookline Massachusetts testified before a Senate subcommittee on Thursday representing 1350 minority stockholders of the Boston and Maine railroad. He supported Senator Cummins' resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the railroad's proposed reorganization. Crooker charged that four of five majority trustees tied to the old New Haven plan seek to keep New Haven in control through the reorganization.
Washington May 25 A war re arrangement by the council of national defense committee to provide about 500 long distance wires radiating from Washington rather than about 10 is nearly completed When in full operation officials can rapidly reach any military or naval station nationwide through the telegraph and telephone network
Obregon, former minister of war, departed from the capital for his home in Sonora. He received a large ovation on the way to the railroad station and bade farewell to President Carranza and several foreign diplomats.
Edison told 5000 West Orange plant workers he is doing his “bit” for the government by aiding liberty loan bond sales. William Maxwell quoted that Edison cancelled a Florida trip for Washington’s crisis and has since worked nights and days with top engineers on this government effort.
May 24 The body of Miss Helen Burnett Wood, Evans ton nurse, killed by an imperfect shell during target practice aboard the U S Steamship Montigelia, arrived in Chicago Thursday night. It was met by army officers and Red Cross nurses, the casket draped with an American flag, before being sent to Evanston.
Brief personals list medical ads by Dr. Stannus and Dr. Lafler with address 601 Hampshire street plus Doerr Department Store farewell sales on lace curtains oak dresser and six foot extension table. Local residents George Tobin Margaret Hart Alden Brown Otis TrotterFlorence Nesbitt and others visit Quincy with social events and a Glee Club concert May 26 at the High school auditorium.
Cuticura Ointment is applied at night to the scalp partings and Cuticura Soap with hot water used for shampoo each morning. The routine should be repeated in two weeks. The products are pitched as ideal for everyday toilet uses and samples are offered via mail to Cuticura Dept 66 Boston.
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