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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1919

Page

10

Court refuses to halt German opera with injunction

In New York City the court declined to end two German opera performances, preserving the temporary injunction against city interference. Justice Giegerich ordered briefs on a permanent injunction while American Legion objections highlighted wartime tensions. Separate Paterson action: police barred German opera pending peace proclamation.

New York American Legion New York City Supreme Court Giegerich Martin W. Littleton Nicholson Littleton Otto Goritz Goritz Max D. Steuer Paterson N. J

Earl Curzon Named Secretary to Succeed Balfour

London October 23. Officially announced Earl Curzon has been appointed secretary in succession to Arthur Balfour. Balfour retires after nearly fifty years in public service, having entered Parliament in 1874. His close role in British foreign policy began when he served as private secretary to the Marquis of Salisbury, then foreign secretary.

London Earl Curzon Arthur J. Balfour Mr. Balfour Marquis of Salisbury Sts

Practical Football Tactics and Deception Plays

A 1919 overview of force and deception football plays with diagrams. Describes straight drives, slants, combinations, line divides, and two play deception with openings X and Y. Details multiple formations including Triangle Backfield, Line Spread, and Diamond for direct passes and powerful drives.

Tufts College F. B Yale

British leaders in late 19th century history noted

The text recounts a British statesman from the Berlin conference era who rose from secretary for Scotland in 1886 to Leader of the House of Commons in 1891 and prime minister in 1902. It also notes speculation that on retirement as foreign secretary he would be made an earl and succeed Viscount Grey as ambassador to the United States after Grey’s mission concludes.

Salisbury and Beaconsfield Berlin Ystr Scotland House of Commons London Afr. Balfour Earl Viscount Grey United States

Wage Increase Outpaces Living Costs in 1919 report

Washington October 23 The cost of living has risen significantly since 1913 while wage gains show varied growth across industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites steel workers up 121 percent and lumber mill workers up to 84 percent, with cotton and woolen sectors showing major gains and total employment near 2.6 million across 11 industries.

Washington ID. C Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Bureau Stik

Wage growth across industries since 1913 reported

The report notes total wages reaching 225,719 with a 71 percent rise since 1913. Tool and shoe factories employed 206,088 workers earning wages 47 percent above 1913 levels. Furniture factories paid 54 percent higher to 133,498 workers. Cigar makers, numbering 178,872, saw wages up 53 percent since 1913.

Pope urges modest dress for Catholic women in fashion league

In Rome, Pope Benedict urged Catholic women to resist indecent fashions and form a league to combat immodesty. He praised women for expanding their roles at home and in education while stressing clothing should reflect virtue and family duties.

Associated Press Rome Pope Benedict

Linotype to be obsolete within ten years predicts Times editor

Harry Andrews of the Los Angeles Times predicts linotype will vanish within ten years after using photo eng ravings for a test page. The system promises lower costs and faster production, with experts noting alignment fixes and larger typewriter letters as improvements while a longer deadline may be needed.

Los Angeles Harry Andrews Los Angeles Times Times C. Henry Scull Andrew Norman Trueblood Scull Linotype Trueblood Andrews

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