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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1918

Page

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Influenza Toll Rises in Mt Sterling With Five Dead

Mt Sterling reports five influenza deaths in the last 24 hours as the epidemic peaks. Nurses and doctors are stretched, services reduced, and only stores remain open. The Democratic editor cancels Wednesday’s edition due to illness. County Treasurer A H Fore dies, soon followed by Carl Rathaus and Lawrence Miller. Elva Perry’s five year old son dies, and Will Black’s funeral is held this afternoon.

MT. Sterling the Democrat A. Hi. Fore Carl Rathaus Awise Phema Rathaus Lawrence Miller

Flight 10 Capital Off in Arizona Crash

A Loughead airplane on a flight to Washington crashed near Gila Head Arizona after engine trouble. Pilot O S T Myerhoffer was moderately hurt and mechanic Leo Jobini severely injured as the machine burned trapping both men. A large crowd watched the wreckage unfold.

Tucson Ariz Washington Gila Head Anz Shah S. T. Myerhoffer Leo Jobini Santa Parbara Cal Avistors Bereau Myerhoffer Flint

Continuance in O Connell Case Reported Again

Fragmentary notes describe ongoing legal delays in the O Connell case. References to a venue issue and proceedings suggest another postponement as counsel and court officials navigate scheduling.

O'Connell

Naval Casualties Of British Made Public

Fragmented OCR reading notes casualties and ships with scattered names and dates. The text lists naval losses and mentions British made vessels, a potential casualty tally, and references to officers and locations, but is garbled and hard to decipher.

Kaiser Idol Of Soldiers Who Retreat

Reports from AMERICA N ARMY OF OCCUPATION on November 26 describe rising tensions between Bavarians and Prussians in the German army as troops withdraw. Officers seek a monarchist restoration while ex Emperor William is popular among soldiers. Civilians greet withdrawing troops with enthusiasm beyond Treves.

Kaiser Associated Press William Hohenzollernn Treves

Apology From Peru Addresses Chilean Consul Breach

Peru and Chile recall consular officials amid tensions. Peruvian government announces apology by Carmen Castro Ruiz, Chile’s consul general, to avert further hostility. Officials warn of possible future rioting if relations deteriorate, urging calm and restoration of order.

New York Peru Chile Carmen Castra Ruz Apollagy Ree

Vienna Prepares to Meet Soviet Attack

Vienna readies defense as Soviet threat looms with multiple parliamentary requests and public concern. Officials contemplate mobilization measures while tensions rise and citizens brace for potential air raids and strategic evacuations.

Vienna

Leader of 261st Gives His Story in Boston Arena

Major General Clarence R Edwards recounted the 26th division’s WWI record before a huge Boston audience. He praised the unit’s nine months of relentless combat, perfect defense, and a single deserter, noting losses at Chateau Thierry and other campaigns while paying tribute to fallen soldiers.

Boston Clarence R. Edwards New England Chemin Des Dames Edwards Leicheproy Ith Chateau Thierry Aegion Edwarts

Extradition Law Debates Shadow Kaiser Case

London reports debate over extradition questions tied to the Kaiser case. The Evening News notes authorities claim limited power and requires formal processes for surrender, with emphasis on individual rights and legal complexities.

No Public Ceremony As Americans Sail

Fragmented OCR text reports no public ceremony for American sailors and touches on hospital, court, and treasury notices. The garbled lines mention November 1 deadlines, a large sum of money, and various entities like Worcester and Beta, but details are unclear.

President to Sail Soon for Peace Conference

President Wilson will sail for Europe next week to attend the opening of the peace conference and plans to return by mid January. He aims to have the treaty outline ready before the gathering and will be accompanied by newspaper correspondents on a naval ship.

Washington Presient Wilson Europe Congress Nnier

Telegraphers vote for general strike in United States and Canada

Chicago vote by general chairmen and all 51 orders of railroad telegraphers divisions across western and middle states signals a strike of 46,000 government employees. Similar meetings held in Boston Baltimore and Atlanta as telegraphers demand higher wages and better conditions. They call for a legal strike to protest supplements to General Order 27 and seek 80 cents per year raise and improved working terms.

Chicago United States Canada Order St. Louis Bim

Belgium stance unclear amid territorial dispute talk

A fragmented report suggests Belgium may not seek new territory while tensions and leadership questions swirl. References to wartime allies, government debates, and territorial issues hint at a broader European power struggle impacting policy and regional security.

US reports two French-based divisions withdrawn from front

Washington reports the 27th New York National Guard division led by Major General John F. O’Ryan and the 30th Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina National Guard “Wild Cat” division have been withdrawn with about 12 500 officers and men each. Both saw heavy action with the British Fourth Army and faced heavy losses but full demobilization to half strength is not indicated. Returns from France unsettled with overseas reorganizations likely to erase prewar national guard identities.

Washington France New York National Guard John F. O’ryan National Guard Tennessee, North Carolina South Carolina Oes Gard Ratonal Biarce Téth Natwual Army de Vista Camp Deveos Mise New York State New Hampellie Maine Vermont Massachusetts Comnecticout Rhode Tetard

States Granted Free Access to Sea, Conference Opens

A 37 Nov report states the League of Free Nato association announced a plan to allow all states free sea access. The article notes a peaceful conference with fifty prominent educators and policymakers forming an advocacy team to press the issue and represent regional interests.

New York League of Free NATO Association En der Viotesy Prepiaun Stansbey Iesgens Atateanes Sung Peace

Haig Praises Our Troops In Closing War Efforts

Field Marshal Haig praises the American second corps for its role with the British Fourth Army in France and Flanders. He cites the September attack breaking the Hindenburg line, the fall of Bellecourt and Nauroy, and named battles at Brancourt Premont Busigny Vaux Andreign y St Souplet and Wassigny.

Belgium Haig France Flanders Hindenburg Line Bellecourt Nauroy Brancourt Premont Busigny Vaux-Andigny St. Souplet Wassigny

Impressive Rite In Church Honors Brand Whitlock in Belgium

In Brussels at Sainte Gudule a thanksgiving service for Begrum's freedom drew the Belgian public and diplomatic corps. Cardinal Mercer led the ceremony as the royal family attended, with the crowd moved to tears and vocal cheers for Brand Whitlock, the United States minister, during the Te Deum and national anthem.

Whitlock Associated Rass Brussels Belgium America United States Brand Whitlock Church of Sainte Gudule Begrum Rte Cardinal Mercer

League of Nations comes first at peace talks

Paris dispatch outlines two main views on whether the League of Nations should lead the peace conference. The American stance favors prioritizing ideals to prevent future wars and setting a standard for other discussions, while a contrasting view urges early territorial settlements and swift peace treaties.

Associated Press Paris League of Nations Congress England France Nilo Pecanha Foreen

Unexpended Funds To Revert To Treasury

Unclear OCR text fragments discuss funds reverting to the treasury and related state financial actions. Mentions Kentucky committee, government costs, and potential congressional impact. No coherent event or dates clear from the readable lines.

Treasury

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