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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
3
President Wilson told Minnesota lawmakers that high living costs stem from a world war system. He urged establishing global peace to restore commerce, reform labor relations, and align capital and labor as partners to boost production and reduce costs. He warned against political use of the issue.
Poor digestion and elimination cause weakness, headaches, and skin issues. Ordinary laxatives only offer temporary relief. Nature's Remedy NR Tablets claimed to tone digestive and eliminative organs, with a 25c box promising relief after the first dose and long term benefits.
In St Louis on September 9, Mrs Wilson is the crowd favorite and the first point of interest along the President Wilson route. Spectators comment on her and the procession, noting reactions to the First Lady, the President, and the cars. Anti prohibition banners appear in the crowds as the party passes.
Detroit Sept. 10 The United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and railway shop laborers in convention vow to press cost of living downward. They act independently of any government move though they plan to cooperate with the Department of Justice in investigations. Questionnaires have been sent to members about costs of life’s necessities across the United States and Canada. The plan to reduce costs has not been disclosed.
General Pershing will keep the title and duties of commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces for now. Headquarters will be set up in the old stand office building as the center of draft machinery and records for the overseas forces. Pershing will be ready to answer Congress inquiries for information.
Paris Sept 9 Britain’s A J Balfour drafts a council letter stating Romania will not sign the Austrian treaty with reservations. In reply Romanian head Nicholas Mishu will deliver a letter to the council explaining Romania cannot sign the treaty and outlining reasons.
Civil War veterans who met in Columbus 31 years ago will parade today as part of the 1919 gathering. The procession at 10 a.m. will include soldiers from World War I along with Spanish American Mexican and Indian wars veterans sons of veterans and related organizations.
Newport Sept 9 on board the Arena Gen Pershing recounted the Belfort ruse to lure German forces from St Mihiel. He described moving headquarters to Belfort to mislead observers, the theft of orders by a hotel clerk, and the subsequent shift of divisions that enabled the St Mihiel drive as planned.
President Wilson argues in St Paul that America blends many races into a single national identity, driven by shared principles rather than ancestry. He warns against German influence, defends the league of nations, and urges public resolve to uphold democracy amid global upheaval.
Washington September 10 after two talks representatives of 23 steel unions planned a statement on their stance in the dispute with United States Steel. John Fitzpatrick of Chicago declined to discuss a strike or truce before President Wilsons October 6 conference. He would not confirm reports that a 48 hour deadline would prompt a strike unless Judge Gary of U S Steel would hear union representatives.
Belleville Illinois September 10 mayor P K Johnson ordered police to disperse all bands marching in sympathy with miners. Several hundred stalkers were prevented from staging a parade in Duquoin by an armed posse. Brigadier General Wella of the Illinois National Guard said no troops were needed at once to protect the mines.
Cardinal Mercier expressed admiration and gratitude to the people of America and Belgium, saying his mission was to convey love and thanks. He wished to meet Americans in their homes, praised the open heart diplomacy of the nation, and noted concerns about German revenge plans after World War I. Baron De Cartier De Marchienne accompanied him. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth planned to travel to America on September 22.
An appeal signed by Guarado Magara Guillermo Meixueiro Felipe Angeles Francisco Villa and Manuel Pelaez seeks formal U S recognition of belligerency among anti Carranza factions and calls for financial aid to overthrow Carranza and form a provisional coalition government. It accuses Carranza of dictatorship illegal confiscations and pro German alignment and proposes a conference with US representatives to draft a plan for reconstruction and restoration of Mexico.
New York dispatch reports the steamship Adriatic carried the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and Lady Joan Mulholland to New York on Wednesday. Lady Joan, a widow, is a famed beauty and may become the Princess of Wales. She serves as Princess Marys lady in waiting and is close to the Duchess of Sutherland and the Prince of Wales. Also aboard was Lord Decies, husband of Miss Vivien Gould.
Highland's big ladies' gold candy dance features a $5 gold piece prize in one box and a grand fair atmosphere. The Rialto Jazz band will perform as fans are turned on due to warm weather. Friday night hosts a great carnival dance with confetti balloons and paper hats for attendees. The dances draw many spectators and dancers alike.
In Douglas Arizona on September 10 the preliminary hearing for 200 men from Douglas and Bisbee charged with kidnapping during the Bisbee deportations two years ago ended abruptly when chief counsel H Burges for the defense moved to bind over the defendants to trial in superior court at their request.
In Cleveland on September 10, the United Mine Workers of America opened its convention with Acting President John L. Lewis leading the rush for wage increases and shorter hours. Delegates praised the stance that wartime wage agreements must be superseded as the war ends, and pressed for action despite government concerns. High living costs drew strong applause, while nationalization of coal mines drew little enthusiasm among the crowd. Lewis condemned the I W W and other rival movements as dangerous to the labor cause.
Budapest reports Franz Heinrich has abandoned efforts to form a coalition ministry and says Freidrich’s government retains popular support. Chicago mass meeting set for Sept 10 features Senator Hiram Johnson and William Borah promoting reservations on the peace treaty with Medill McCormick presiding.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch commander in chief of the allied armies will visit the national convention of the American Legion of Honor in Minneapolis on November 11, per word from the French ambassador to Washington received at Legion headquarters.
General Pershing attended a banquet in New York hosted by the Grand Lodge of the Elks. Frank L. Rain escorted him from his hotel and welcomed him as the crowd cheered blocks away. Pershing thanked Elks for their war work and spoke of the bonds the order inspires.
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