14 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
1
Widespread railroad labor dispute deepens as railroads and four brotherhoods representing 400000 workers fail to agree on applying the Adamson eight hour law. Mileage pay system remains a sticking point, with both sides preparing further actions and potential new conferences. Court actions seek to restrain enforcement as cases test constitutionality.
Rev Francis VonQlafenbeck of Tillamook Oregon renounces his naturalization papers in a district court in Nelena Montana. The resignation letter cites displeasure with the administration and policy of the past four years.
New York November 14 J P Morgan and Co negotiate to purchase all securities of the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad, a subsidy of the Alabama New Orleans Texas and Pacific Junction railway system. The talks involve British capitalists funding the deal and reflect a major reshaping of regional rail ownership with J P Morgan and Co positioned as buyer.
T Paul Minn Nov 14 Hughes lead over Wilson cut to 233 by soldiers votes and net 44 gain. latest count Wilson 178758 Hughes 178991 soldiers favor Wilson 727 to Hughes 725. California recount begins with gains for Wilson. San Francisco reports Wilson lead increased by six votes as precincts are recounted.
Chicago officials disclose an ongoing U S district attorney inquiry into railroad shipping records to detect deliberate food shipment delays aimed at causing artificial shortages and price hikes. The government holds several railroad books and will report findings to the grand jury next Thursday. Representatives will also hear evidence from the city council food committee on rising food prices.
El Paso reports inspector general Nomike Garcia says Carranza forces moving into Chihuahua aim to defeat Villa. Murguia to command northeastern zone as he arrives from the south. Villa's bandits concentrate near Chihuahua City ready to attack. reports say Brahan and Williams to be released if no new charges.
The first cold wave of the season brings new November low records in the Rocky Mountain region. Cheyenne Wyoming hits 16 below zero, Rapid City South Dakota 12 below, and Grand Junction Colorado 8 below. The cold snap extends to southeastern New Mexico.
CHICAGO November 14 Mayor William Thompson announced he will not seek another mayoral term. He said four years in office amount to enough of any man's life and that his term will expire with his current tenure.
President returns to his office desk amid reports of a brief absence and continuity in leadership. He declines to answer questions about re election while signaling a deferential stance toward Congress.
President Wilson resumes work at the White House after the campaign, pursuing foreign policy on submarines and the Mexican question while signaling no major domestic policy shifts. He plans no cabinet shakeups but may accept retirements. he aims to push the remainder of his legislative program when Congress convenes and discusses possible tariff revision after the war.
Lloyds announces that the British steamers Caterham and Morazan have been sunk. The Morazan crew has been landed, but her captain was held prisoner. A Swedish steamer, Rhea, bound from Malmo to Stockholm, with cargo, has been seized and taken into a German port.
Atlantic City N J November 14 after a Monday conference of the Mexican American joint commission it was intimated an agreement providing for withdrawal of the American punitive expedition might be reached before week’s end the talks lasting seven hours focused on concrete form for the troop withdrawal with no immediate withdrawal likely the plan would recall troops within sixty to ninety days subject to conditions Gen Carranza’s aims to drive Villa’s forces are noted while the commission pursues ratification before finalizing minor points
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Mann act covers mere immorality or requires commercial transport of women. Caminetti Diggs and Hays are among the defendants charged with transporting women without explicit commercial or coercive elements.
A New York court, led by Judge Learned Hand, held the so called starch trust guilty of unfair methods of competition under the Sherman antitrust law. A plan to dissolve the trust, with assets divided among Corn Products Refining Co. and allied firms, was ordered filed with the Federal Trade Commission within 120 days, with hearings to follow on the plan.
Ottawa reports Gen Sir Sam Hughes has quit as minister of militia and defense after a months long policy clash with Premier Borden and other ministers. Disputes over Canadian weapon choice, overseas minister, and war contracts fueled the break, with Hughes later challenging authorities and seeking investigations before his resignation.
Brownsville dispatch reports an entire American family was murdered on the gulf coast near Tampico. The information was given Monday by Vera Hansen, a refugee from the area.
Dr Percival Lowell founder and director of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Arizona died Sunday night from a stroke of apoplexy. He was a renowned astronomer of international reputation and his passing ends a long leadership in celestial research. The observatory community mourns his loss and notes his contributions to planetary science.
Captain Frederick Curtis of the American steamer Columbian arrived in Corunna Spain telling AP that he was a prisoner on German submarine U-49 for six days after his ship was torpedoed. All 109 crew members were saved, and Curtis described the cramped dark cabin, meager rations, and the submarine crew including its captain. Other captains, including Arthur Patterson of Seatuma, also said they were prisoners on U-49 or nearby subs for days as gunfire and torpedoes occurred nearby.
Denison Iowa November district court ruled that August Meyer of Lakeview died before his wife Henryetta in a March railroad wreck at Gothenburg Nebraska. The decision affects the distribution of their $250000 estate with Henryetta deemed alive when removed from the wreck though she died immediately after.
Hy Davis, supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose, died at 60 after an intestinal operation in Cleveland, Ohio. He leaves a widow and daughter. The supreme council, a ten member board meeting quarterly, will name his successor to run the international order.
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