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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1917
Page
1
In Seattle a strike of over 12 000 workers in shipyards and fabricating plants is planned for next Wednesday to press for wage gains. Unions demand about seven percent increases and a $6 daily minimum for mechanics, with a blanket agreement abrogation by Aug. 1.
Representatives of over 50 shipping associations with 1.5 million members organized the national federation of shippers in Chicago. They oppose a 15 percent freight rate raise and elected Henry C. Wallace as president with Robert L. Welch as first vice president Millard R. Myers as secretary and N. W. Danforth as treasurer. A director will be named for each member association. The federation urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to consider the hearing record and protest against further wartime rate discussions.
August Hetdke a 24 year old private in the Fifth Winois infantry was shot and killed near Scott Field military aviation camp at Belleville by fellow private John Lavasieta during guard duty. Lavasieta was captured and to be court martialed. motive believed to be resentment over jokes played on him. Hetdke hailed from Chicago Heights Illinois.
Ottawa dispatch reports among Friday's casualty list is John E. Johnson of Rockford, one of the Americans noted for injuries. The item places Johnson among listed wounded personnel with no additional personal details available.
Louis J. Malvy, the French interior minister, announces his resignation from the cabinet in Paris on September 1. The move follows ongoing political tensions as France seeks leadership stability.
Acting Governor W P Hobby approved the university appropriation bill without change. The two year funding totals about 1 629 000 dollars. Governor James E Ferguson faces impeachment in the house and was suspended pending trial on 21 articles for alleged misconduct in education policy.
Missouri records reveal coal operators in Kansas City controlled price and output. Deputy under assistant attorney general John T. Gose seized materials from the Southwest Coal bureau, an operator association. W. E. Blucher testified he is the sole officer. three directors exist but little contact. Daily reports from member companies detailed coal bought sold and on hand with anonymized initials. Gose noted the sharing of surpluses could enable price control among members.
Rome reports President Wilson’s note on the Vatican peace proposals was presented at the Vatican. Monsignor Cerretti carried the document to the pope who, though touched by the sentiments, expressed disappointment that war continuation persists. The pope will study the note and consider a reply, likely over months, as he aims to advance or abandon peace efforts.
Federal officials seized a powerful radio set believed to aid German agents in Lower California and arrested three Mexicans on conspiracy charges. The apparatus was found in a private garage and had been consigned to J. Garcia, an automobile driver and former correspondent for a Mexican newspaper.
Berlin reports the foreign office says Poland moves toward independence while Germany and Austria organize a Polish government. Amsterdam dispatch says central powers will deploy Polish troops against the Entente. Copenhagen notes Italy’s Isonzo victory sparks the Poland crisis as Polish legions are sent to the front.
In Springfield on September 1 a crowd of about four thousand listened as Mother Jones urged car workers and sympathizers to disregard injunctions and court orders in their fight to force the street railway company to meet union demands. She stopped short of calling for violence but urged broad labor unity and tying up industries if needs were. Street cars were halted at 9 by sheriff request to prevent trouble. soldiers guarded the square as authorities prepared for possible unrest.
Washington reports the next liberty loan campaign may open October 1 with subscriptions due by November 1. Indications point to a $3 billion issue, details to come after Congress passes the bond bill. McAdoo warns on advertising costs and urges liberty loan committees to prepare with federal reserve banks.
The boards of supervisors for Will, Kankakee, Troquoiis, Vermilion, and Cook counties met in Joliet and voted to provide funds for the federal state aid Dixie highway, aiming to complete the road through four counties in Illinois by 1918 and 1919. Will county also funded improvements to the Illinois Valley Way from Chicago to Peoria, Springfield, and St. Louis.
Montevideo reports the committee revising Uruguay's federal constitution has adopted a clause separating church and state and provides for confiscation of church properties. The draft will be sent to congress for final approval before it becomes effective.
The U S Grain Corporation will begin purchasing and distributing the U S wheat crop on September 4 at a base price of 2 20 a bushel for No 1 northern. Prices vary by grade and location with No 1 northern at New York 2 30 and Chicago 2 20. Purchases will follow federal grade standards and payments made after export or warehouse receipt.
Greensboro Sept 1 A federal judge in North Carolina ruled the Keating Owen act unconstitutional and blocked U S Attorneys and agents from enforcing it in the district The ruling follows three days of argument and will be appealed The case cites Roland H Dagenhart and his sons seeking to restrain a Charlotte mill from firing them The decision centers on regulating interstate trade not internal labor conditions Washington officials view it as a test case to reach the Supreme Court The statute bans under 14 from factory mill workshop or cannery work in interstate commerce and under 16 from mines or quarries with 15 year olds limited to eight hours daily
A fire consumed a business block in Darlington Wis on Friday destroying the largest hotel the opera house three saloons a pool hall and several small buildings. Nearby towns sent fire apparatus to help while visitors filled the town for the county fair. Loss estimate was not given.
Murphysboro man Rain Troubaugh, 20, was killed by an Illinois Central express train near Otto after driving horses on the tracks while watching a previously passed freight. He clung to the reins and was dragged for some distance.
Delegates from New York to the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy convention in Minneapolis on Sept 5 depart Sunday by special train. The train will distribute 100000 pieces of literature and 10000 buttons at various cities.
German aerial and sea maneuvers threaten Riga with land and sea offensive after failed land pushes. Forty planes bomb gulf waters and harbor works. Italian gains at Bainsizza plateau, Monte Sanago peak, and Carso area accompany renewed Austro-Hungarian actions.
Washington, Sent. 1 The Senate planned a vote on the profits section of the war tax bill as reluctance to test strength arose from missing senators. Senator Johnson of California proposed a gross levy of eighty percent, while LaFollette prepared a speech and Borah pressed higher taxation. Harding Smoot favored the finance committee plan. Hollis Grenna urged much higher levies and urged funding the war primarily from profits with a target of 7 trillion dollars.
In Peoria Illinois on September 1 Lydia Baer eight year old daughter of a local farmer near Dunlap climbed onto a chair and became entangled in a water towel causing fatal strangulation. It was reported the accident occurred in the afternoon at her residence.
In Milwaukee and Minneapolis tensions rose as the People’s Council of America for Democracy and Peace debated venue for a national peace conference. Disputes over a meeting city pitted Chicago Washington and Milwaukee factions with leaders urged protection of delegates rights and a final decision delayed into the evening.
WASHINGTON Sept. 1 Edward F Carey of Chicago has been appointed a member completing the organization of the United States shipbuilding labor adjustment board He represents the emergency fleet corporations on the board and will serve along with others in guiding labor relations for shipbuilding efforts.
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