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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
3
A vivid World War I dispatch from an American artillery camp in France describes dawn routines, the learning curve for officers and men, and the day’s first gunfire. It covers language gaps with French waiters, the adaptation to French tables, observation balloons, wireless spotting, and the training emphasis on all‑round capability.
In a riot investigation, Earl Jamerson criticizes city and county governments over labor issues in East St Louis. He cites a $40,000 school treasury shortfall unaccounted for and notes past administrations stealing funds. He alleges efforts to control Black votes fueled trouble and says the Chamber of Commerce opposed unions. Witnesses discuss a resolution for an influx study that was tabled and resignations tied to Aluminum Ore Co. management, while a plant strike is linked to efficiency methods.
Chicago November 1 Governor Lowden warned against the socialist anti war judicial ticket at a Chicago Bar association banquet Wednesday night. The Bar association stated it holds no bar primaries but censures all tickets aiming to embarrass the government in the war. He urged voters to support patriots in the trenches and ensure Chicago's patriotism in the polls next Tuesday.
Sir George Houstoun Reid, former Australian PM, told a New York luncheon that Britain warned against a European naval demonstration during the Spanish American War. He said Lord Salisbury refused any European fleet intervention, vowing the British fleet would oppose such an act.
NOUSTON Tex Nov 1 Strike of oil workers in the gulf coast district of Texas began at midnight. Reports say between 7 500 and 8 000 men are affected by the stoppage in oil fields and related operations.
Washington reports about 3,000,000 American families enrolled in the third day of food pledge week. Western centers drive tallies while smaller districts sent no reports. Lord Rhondda warns that continued sacrifices are vital. without reductions in cereals meats and sugar allies face hardships and possibly compulsory rations.
The Elgin Illinois butter board will close for the war period under an agreement with the food administration Hoover requested the closure and the board complied Market conditions should govern prices during the war The Elgin board has long controlled butter prices and set a national standard
London reports enemy air craft crossed the southeast coast in relays between 11 and 11 45 Tuesday night and proceeded toward London. The raid was described as progressing with heavy firing in the London area. There was no wind and a full moon with slight clouds as crowds dispersed from theatres and night spots.
Reports from Rio Janeiro say Brazil’s army is mobilizing in the south to prevent uprisings by large German colonies. Censored dispatches indicate serious trouble with Germany in those localities, believed to be rising against the government under the guise of strikes, as occurred months ago.
Snyder's Taxi lists contact numbers and residents. Ernest Gay, formerly of Quincy, now in Rockport, NL, joined the aviation corps at Urbana last Thursday. J. P. Parr of Augusta, Ill, attended to business in Quincy midweek. Dr Stan nus treats Eye Ear Nose and Throat at Hampshire street. C. R. Crum left for Forrest Ohio after his uncle E H Cook died of apoplexy. J J Reid returned from New York where he aided Pape Loos on Buckwheat flour. George Leggett, mail cashier, returned from a Missouri town vacation, gaining six pounds. Post office walls and ceilings are being cleaned. Frank Fuller and Harvey Lopez plan two weeks near Omaha on farm duty and corn shucking. Dale Wendell leaves for Cheraw, Colo to visit his father. Mr and Mrs Charles Coy hosted in East St Louis. Mrs W N Pumpelly and Ruth attended Martha Aaron’s funeral in Coatsburg. Dr Albert H Sohm moved to suite 510 at Illinois State Bank Bldg. W H Gross, former health officer, departed to Jeffersonville for a government store inspector role. Mrs Gross may winter in California.
Fourteen British merchantmen over 1600 tons were sunk by mine or submarine in the last week, according to the admiralty report Wednesday night. Four vessels under 1600 tons were also sunk, but no fishing craft. The British losses this week show a considerable decrease from the previous week. One opportunity is enough for the man who knows how to take advantage of it.
A Red Cross committee in Palmyra plans a November 24 charity auction on Main Street. Donors include H B Owsley J W Head A W Mackey W A Rinehart George W Moore Walter Summers J B Leggett J W Hollyman William Frankenbach Madison Nelson and Anderson Yeager with wagonloads of corn lumber and shingles. Proceeds fund Red Cross work.
One half sack concrete mixer in good condition offered by H. C. Holmes of Macomb Illinois. Price 250 dollars. Contact H. C. Holmes in Macomb for details.
For sale ten shares of Twin Tube Tire stock for 176 dollars cash. Address Z- 45, care The Whig.
Wabash passenger train No 11 wrecked south of Baliou about 30 miles from Chicago at 135 Wednesday afternoon. Only parlor and dining cars left the track, several passengers injured, cause a broken rail under weight of forward cars and locomotive. Copper Miners End Strike in Clifton Morenci Metcalf District after July 1 stoppage, Secretary Wilson says the federal commission confirmed resolution.
Old sores ulcers and eczema vanish with Peterson's Ointment claims. Testimonials from Wm. J. Nichols and others praise healing leg ulcers, skin diseases, pimples, itching, and piles. Box costs 25 cents. money back if not helpful. Available at druggists nationwide.
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