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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
1
Two weeks after Europe entered the war American privates in the expeditionary force have hardened from raw rookies to self respecting, disciplined soldiers. Discipline and leadership by American officers fostered men who stand tall, eat the same rations, buy at the same places, and endure marching hardships without complaint.
Secretary Baker and War Department leaders appeared before the Senate appropriation committee seeking 287 million dollars to equip 500000 more national army men. Dispatches report smooth mobilization with enthusiastic crowds as cantonments prepare to absorb, train, and organize units.
The Argentine senate approved severing diplomatic ties with Germany by a 23 to 1 margin. The resolution moves to the chamber of deputies amid strong public support and anticipated effects on South American anti German influence and allied material benefits. Washington welcomed the move as Buenos Aires acts as a key neutral producer of grain and meat.
Washington reports show wrangles among conferees over second class mail rates excess profits and leaks hindering progress on the war tax bill A tentative plan to shift motor car tax back to manufacturers drew protests while conferees debate a zone system and rate limits the leak issue remains a burning concern as adjournment nears
Supporters of Mayor John P. Mitchel claim he won the Republican mayoralty nomination after a close race with William M. Bennett who ran without strong backing. Returns from 1,810 of 2,080 districts show Mitchel 31,012 Bennett 29,733 with more results pending.
A crowd of 200 to 400 soldiers stormed the Industrial Workers of the World HQ in Los Angeles on Wednesday, smashing typewriters furniture and papers but causing no casualties or arrests. The marchers, from three military companies and a hospital corps, entered briefly to announce the plan to wreck the place before leaving in order. No police complaints or warrants were reported.
Springfield Ill Sept 20 Five thousand coal miners idle after a week long strike faced censure from Frank Farrington president of the Illinois miners organization He warned against unauthorized strike calls and urged keeping to established procedures to avoid dissolving the miners union in the state
In Burlington on September 20 a planned Peoples Council meeting led by ex socialist candidate J F Schuirmann was halted by Adjutant General Logan deputy U S marshal F C Hendrix and Des Moines County Sheriff Earnest with deputies. About 1500 in attendance saw protests as officers ordered no speeches and Schuirmann announced the gathering off. Two thirds supported the authorities and booed while Gov Harding was cheered during a five minute demonstration.
Washington debates Sweden’s secrecy over exposing German cipher cables. Officials signal regret and expect reform while British controlled cables delay Swedish messages. Berlin dispatch notes U.S. actions also breached neutrality in prior cipher dealings.
A crowd of about 2,500 gathered in Edina Missouri on September 20 to bid farewell to Knox county's second contingent headed to cantonment at Fort Riley. The 32 men marched to the station, the band played, and Rev. S. E. Bottsford and Dr. E. S. Brown spoke. Edina business leaders then treated the soldiers to cigars, candy, cigarettes, and chewing gum.
The Publishers' Association of New York City reiterated its opposition to any special war tax on publishers. It argued newspapers bear extra costs but do not profit from the war, while condemning taxation that targets their industry. The group stressed publishers support for government efforts like conscription and liberty loans at their own expense.
Herbert Hoover the food administrator told the war convention of the Chamber of Commerce that starvation would win the war and the side best able to organize food production and conservation would prevail. He urged rationing, price control, and voluntary restraint while warning neutrals and allies alike of shipping limits and the need to export only concentrated foodstuffs. Northcliffe spoke of Britain’s weekly purchasing and postwar industry changes.
London reports British merchant ships of 1600 tons and over sunk by mine or submarine during the week, eight in number, with twenty ships under 1600 tons and one fishing vessel also lost. The big-ship toll is the smallest weekly total since Germany intensified its campaign, while the smaller vessels set a recent high. The total ships sunk marks the largest since the week ending July 24.
Washington seeks settlement by sharing half the wage increases for firms earning no more than 10 percent profit on commandeered ships. San Francisco builders consider the cost sharing plan as iron workers press for higher pay. Hurley delays coast trip while talks with Samuel Gompers and AFL officials resume. Indications point to possible settlement at Seattle Portland and other points. The Shipping Board aims to speed shipbuilding while preventing further friction.
Resolutions from the manufacturers section of the war convention call for forming a great war committee of business leaders from all industries to liaise with the government on war purchases. They also urge a central government buying agency to take over war industries board and army navy purchasing functions.
In Red Oak Iowa on Sept 20 the defense for Rev Lynn Kelly argued he was not of sound mind when discussing the murders. Four witnesses testified Kelly appeared unbalanced during discussions at the Joe Moore home on June 9 1912. The defense plans more insanity evidence focused on an alleged Logan jail confession. A stenographic record of Kellys jail conversation with a group led by Attorney General Hayner lasted over three hours. Witnesses Ferguson Ratcliffe and Jackson testified Kelly did not appear mentally normal in talks surrounding the case.
The American steamer Platuria was torpedoed by a German submarine on Sept. 15. Forty five survivors were landed by the Italian steamer Andrea. The master and eight crew members were drowned. Captain Leslie, of Jersey City, is among those aboard. There were 41 crew and 13 naval gunners, including 16 Americans from various states.
British artillery pounds German lines from Ypres to the Belgo French border with intensified drum fire. French raids report high ammunition use along Aisne, Verdun, and northeast of Verdun while Italians raid Lugana valley and Carsano near Trent. Romanian offensive continues in Moldavia with gains at Grozecht area and Romanian forces repelled near Gena after initial success.
Washington Sept 20 The administration trading with the enemy bill cleared by both chambers moves toward final enactment next week Conferees accepted most Senate amendments granting the President power to embargo imports and control foreign insurers while limiting operation to the war term The bill also covers enemy seized property and price controls on goods made from enemy patents including a post office language provision requiring translation submissions after the war ends
Washington dispatch reports that proposed 20 to 40 percent rate hikes on petroleum and products from midwest points to Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Cleveland Akron Columbus Wheeling and Jackson were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission until the 18th next.
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