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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
1
From American Field Headquarters in France Herbert Corey reports on the first arrivals and the vigor of American recruits in training under French officers. The piece describes marching pace, weight carried, and the disciplined tempo that marks the new troops as they prepare to fight for freedom.
Vice President Marshall addresses Scottish Rite Masons in New York urging a stronger American obligation in the war. He argues for democracy and liberty, critiques isolation, and warns against dual citizenship and entangling alliances while praising Allied cooperation and a newer isolation of spirit.
Washington dispatch reports strikes in Seattle Portland Los Angeles San Francisco and other Pacific coast shipyards holding government contracts. About 12 percent of government ships under constriction stall as Chairman Hurley weighs a San Francisco visit to settle the dispute. The Shipping Board seeks a wage increase plan with government help and labor conciliator William Blackmon assigned to resolve the two sided issue.
On September 18 five miles of trenches were begun by student officers under Col. James A. Ryan to simulate battlefield conditions. The Michigan regiment defends as the defendant against an Illinois attackers, who are firing near Milwaukee and aiming to breach Fort Sheridan defenses.
Paul Bentley of Chicago a Harvard student died in a Paris hospital from injuries suffered Friday when an exploding shell struck an ambulance he was driving on the front Bentley perished Sunday at the hospital joining other raid victims in the Paris area during the war notes.
Edmund Vance Cooke, a Chicago poet, suggested on September 18 that Dixie with fresh nationwide lyrics could become America's national song. He argues the tune already resonates but current words are local and urged replacing Buckwheat cakes with verses appealing from New England to the Pacific Coast.
New York sept 18 Columbia university was within its rights to exclude student Leon Samson after he spoke at a meeting headlined by Emma Goldman. The state supreme court denied Samson’s injunction seeking attendance, citing inevitable contact with impressionable students and risk of “poison” from his disloyalty.
London Sept 18 Count von Bernstorff formerly the German ambassador to the United States and recently named ambassador to Turkey was received by the sultan. He presented his credentials in a Constantinople dispatch.
Washington notes that legislation to shield soldiers civil and property rights during wartime may be pushed this session. The soldiers and sailors civil rights bill would pause civil court actions and protect contracts, insurance, and tax liens for those in service. It targets enforcement actions and ensures legal protections while men serve on active duty.
Seventy five cinematograph machines to supply movies for United States soldiers in France are in or heading to France per the national war work council of the Y M C A authorized by Maj Gen Pershing. The party includes 40 workers with one woman, and overall about 300 association secretaries and helpers will be abroad.
In San Francisco about 25 000 metal trades mechanics and nearby workers struck for the sixth week. Disturbances and numerous arrests occurred as the strike tied up government shipbuilding and engine contracts valued at about 150 million dollars. The walkout spread from shipyards to other machine shops as talks between employers and workers continued.
British armies in France and Belgium report ongoing warfare despite a lull. Heavy artillery, air raids, and nighttime infantry actions continue, with prisoners taken and dugouts destroyed near Gavrelle and Arras. The Royal Air Force maintains air supremacy as a plane dispersed two thousand enemy infantry along a highway.
The German government expresses regret over Count Von Luxburg's telegrams and disapproves of their content, asking for safe conduct to return to Berlin for explanations. In Italy, Austro-Hungarian attacks on the Bainizza plateau near Gorizia are repulsed, with 73 prisoners captured. Heavy artillery and trench raids continue across the western front from Arras to St. Quentin and in Flanders.
East St Louis Sept 18 despite expectations no instructions were given to continue the riot investigation when Judge Gilham convened the September St Clair county grand jury at Belleville. The June jury had reported, with Brundage officials saying further riot phases would be taken up. Edward P Miller elected foreman. John Drury excused. Two divisions of the court will operate this term with Judges Crow and Gilham presiding. Riot trial set to begin Oct 1.
The Burlington wreck near Earlville leaves eight dead and ten injured as two trains collide. Names of identified dead include W C Dixon, J S McCauley, Thomas Bender, William Foulks, John Walker, and Frank Menley among Iowa stockmen. Engineer A C Carlson blamed for the crash after confessing sleep caused the run. Kane County grand jury plans manslaughter charge.
Delegates from federal employes unions nationwide opened a convention to form a national organization and elect officers. President Gompers of the AFL spoke and offered support, with Miss Jeanette Rankin and other AFL leaders addressing the gathering. A post‑organization campaign is planned for better pay, scientific reclassification, and a year round Saturday half holiday.
Buenos Aires reports Foreign Minister Pueyrredon on Monday warned of a rupture in relations with Germany if its explanation of the Luxburg incident fails to satisfy. He urged the senate to drop a secret-session plan to discuss the matter, preferring a public briefing later. Luxburg plans to depart Argentina Sept 28 or Oct 2, while circulating a claim that Argentine officials suggested a trace-free ship approach. Pueyrredon called that allegation the greatest, most shameful in his experience.
Argentine minister in Berlin reports Berlin regret over Luxburg actions. Germany seeks Luxburg return. Argentine declines verbal assurances and awaits a formal note. Costa Rica considers breaking diplomatic ties after German residents implicated in plots. three Germans arrested and internment ordered.
Adjutant Maurice Medaers of the Belgian flying corps lured a two man German Rumpler into a trap above Dixmude on Sept 11. In a Nieuport he pursued, fired from 20,000 feet, and caused the German craft to crash behind Belgian lines, killing both crew.
Miss Cora Huntz, a Jurda school teacher near Hartington Nebraska, was shot on the school steps. Frank Faust, a farm hand employed by her father, allegedly fired the shots and then killed himself in a cornfield after pursuing unreturned attentions.
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