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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
1
Senate investigators probing expenditures for presidential campaigns heard testimony on General Wood and Palmer operations. Witnesses named donors and amounts tied to Wood supporters, with figures cited for Larding, Vooodge, and Rudder. Concerns centered on campaign financing and possible coordination with quasi-governmental actors.
Peoria Times reports service resumed after a thirteen day strike by street car workers demanding higher wages. The compromise sets wage rates at 33 1 2 and 9 cents per hour with a 225 to 68 vote in favor. Lion's Club of Peoria aided mediation involving the City Industrial Commission in Custer, Galesburg.
Census figures released show Decatur increasing by 12,678 people to 43,158, a 0.7 percent rise. Pratt, Kansas. Word, Pennsylvania. and Ala. towns report smaller gains. the data covers several small cities with varying percentages.
Chicago May 28 The Republican national convention will not include any wet or dry plank nor endorse changes to the bone dry rule. Party leaders say prohibition is settled and the platform will reflect no modification. Johnson’s convention stance and other convention logistics are discussed as delegates gather.
A reporter pressing for details about Liv Morse’s alleged fund misuse traces Morse’s movements from Missouri to Chicago. Observers note Morse’s habitual mauve fedora and describe visitors at the home as blocked at the door. Evidence centers on a $22,000 transfer and questions about timing and destination.
WARSAW May 27 The Bolsheviki offensive forced no passage of the Beresina near Borisov but the Poles attacked the river forcing a retreat and taking hundreds of prisoners. The remaining enemy retreated into forests behind the Polish front according to official communique issued today.
WASHINGTON May 28 All day discussions by the Senate agricultural committee on the McNary bill proposing an export embargo on sugar reported no final action. Another attempt to reach an agreement will be made today.
Washington testimony from William McAdour of Central Leather argues high prices stem partly from consumer tastes and discretionary demand. He says his company reduced production by 10 to 12 percent over three weeks, with no further cuts expected unless transport and financial conditions improve. He adds that if feather dealers in the trade accepted smaller profits, shoe prices would be lower.
A delegation from Will County farmers and business leaders urged building a concrete Joliet to Chicago road running parallel to a drainage canal. State Senator Richard J. Bare said the route would relieve congestion and enable docks along the canal for farm shipments. No cost estimate was given. The board approved contacting Chicago city officials and other municipalities about the project.
New York May 28 Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, seeking the Republican presidential nomination, will not accept the vice presidential nomination if offered. Judge John Davies, Butler's campaign manager, announced the decision.
Washington May 28 The Senate foreign relations committee voted 11 to 4 to decline granting authority for a US mandate over Armenia. Leaders from both parties expect continued opposition in the Senate. Chairman Lodge announced the committee’s resolution urging Congress to refuse the president's request dated May 24, 1920.
Western Railway presidents asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 24.7 percent freight rate rise to fund capital investment, expand mileage, and boost facilities to meet expected industrial production and public welfare. Adjournment planned as testimony continues for eastern and southern carriers.
STOM CITY, May 28. Federal action to be brought against Midland stock salesmen of the Sioux City company. Judge H T Reed will oversee the case as South Dakota Attorney General Payne states the men violated state law by selling more stock than the Securities Commission allowed.
Detroit 4000 platform men of Detroit United Railways will vote next Monday to decide if motormen and conductors will strike over wage increases and fare rates. City council refused to authorize an increase from five to six cents, prompting the potential walkout as talks with the company continue.
Thomas N. Gorman longtime Illinois state legislator from the sixteenth district lies critically ill at his Peoria home from heart disease. He has been ill for four weeks and is reported to be worsening as attendants provide updates.
Washington May 28 The Army re organization bill clears conference with no Senate proposals for federalizing the national guard nor universal training. It envisions a peacetime army of 297 000 including Philippine Scouts, retains the National Guard, and creates an enlisted reserve corps with 15 days annual training. It shifts war procurement duties to a new under secretary and establishes a permanent War Council.
A New York committee led by Seymour Stedman travels to the federal penitentiary at Atlanta to deliver notification for Eugene V Debs as Socialist candidate. They seek permission for Debs to appear at the outer office and to discuss potential cal invites and the use of the appointive process. The drive aims to inform Debs of possible presidential bearing while contending with prison restrictions and timing.
Greensboro NC May 28 The general conference of the Methodist Protestant church in session here Thursday night elected Dr Frank T Benson Ballinore editor of the Methodist Protestant Dr Lymann E Davis editor of the Methodist Recorder Dr C E Wither Pittsburgh editor of Sundays School publications Dr George H Miller Pittsburgh secretary of education board Dr AL G Dixon Baltimore secretary Young People Work Charles Reiner Jr Baltimore and HH Nortlh Pittsburgh publishing agents
May 27 dispatch reports Karelia in the hands of Bolsheviki as NKarelian population flees into forests triggering a regional crisis and displacement.
El Paso dispatches report Adolfo De La Huerta leaving Mazatlan for Manzanillos aboard the gun boat Guerrero en route to Mexico City. The de facto government of Mexico’s effort to pursue Villa includes three commands sent into the Parral district as Villa faces a fast-moving pursuit. The mining firm Alvarado suspends operations after a $50,000 protection tax demand, as Villa’s influence persists and Miller’s Boquilla stay aimed to deter him.
SPRINGFIELD May 2 The constitutional convention adjourned until Tuesday as the convention approved a military article on second reading by a vote of fifty four to fifteen The assembly may increase mileage allowances and set compensation for general assembly members The text adds that members shall receive mileage and pay as prescribed by law with changes pending further action
The railroad president warns that coal car shortages threaten the nation, predicting a severe crisis next winter. The convention backs efforts to secure higher rates and urges the public to note the impending shortage. Officers elected include President Chan BR Werte and Secretary We. HL Reed, with Jo J. Trees as Treasurer.
The origin of the fire that destroyed the Peoria Coliseum early Thursday still undetermined as detectives continue inquiries. Estimated losses place the damage around eight thousand dollars. officials consider rebuilding and funding a replacement built for war veterans.
New York May 28 campaign headquarters for Governor Edward J Edwards of New Jersey declared he will receive a sizable portion of New England delegates. A statement said Edwards will win more than half of Massachusetts 36 delegates at the Democratic convention, projecting solid support from the region.
Washington May 28 President Wilson vetoed the peace resolution and told Congress he could not join the peace program pushed by Republican leaders. He warned the move would surrender U.S. rights toward Germany and betray the high aims of the Versailles treaty. The veto deepens the deadlock as Republicans plan a late attempt to override. Leaders stayed silent while Democrats blamed Republicans for blocking ratification.
Chicago May 28 a case seeks to oust Senator Lorimer from his apartment in a court action. The suit requests the court quash customs grounds that federal agents brought forward. Judge Ked heard arguments as Mrs Katherine Whoraten, owner of the apartment, faced the suit.
Chicago May 28 Dorses Cham bliss, a former policeman, and Mrs Emmai Rose, both colored, were found guilty on a charge of luring Miss Bertha Wrebeck, a 14 year old white girl of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, to a Negro resort. The statute provides from one to five years in the penitentiary. The case went to the state docket Thursday afternoon after an eleven day trial.
Portland Oregon May 28 Senator Trammo Johnson leads Oregon by 2120 votes over General Wood based on a Portland Telegram tabulation from complete but partly unofficial returns across all counties. The report cites the priority margin in the presidential preference totals.
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