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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
2
Highlights include possible crown prince visit to Canada and the U S, Greek throne changes with Crown Prince George becoming king, abdications in Turkey, Near East tensions, Irish constitutional progress, and U S action with naval deployments. Labor markets improve in August and gun production remains elevated versus 1919 levels.
Cotton production in 1922 places at 604000 bales in Washington compared to 855000 in 1921. American Havami stocks about 300000 bales versus 450000 last year. Muscle Shoals energy reaches 600 miles. Prohibition Navy extends three mile limit. coal resale limits eyed by Interstate Commerce Commission. Harding to name coal commission members. Railroads report 85% normal shop forces. taxation to dominate congressional campaigns. cotton belt shows weather-fueled gains but crop quality deteriorates due to dry weather and persistent heat.
A San Francisco canvass shows bankers and brokers have lost at least 25 million dollars in German marks with Californians losing over 100 million dollars overall due to the mark's collapse. The report mentions related financial distress and market reactions across multiple states.
Greek officers lead a coup in Athens with abdication of King Constantine and installation of Crown Prince George. Revolutionary government vows to oppose Paris peace terms and push for war to retain Thrace, with support from army and navy leaders who claim they can seize Constantinople.
In the Near East the allies push for a peace conference with the Turks while offering favorable signals on Thrace and Adrianople. Kemal insists on Turkish independence and freedom of the straits to all nations, aims to control Marmora and the Bosporus for Istanbul’s safety, and signals neutrality of the straits pending armistice talks.
Dimitri Staneloff, Bulgarian minister to England, denies Bulgaria plans to seize Thrace. He says Bulgaria will avoid military action, is practically disarmed, and seeks stability as an agricultural nation to avoid past misfortunes. Russia proclaims itself defender of Islam and demands restoration of Turkey in Europe.
The Stevens commission will terminate international control after Japanese troops evacuate Siberia. China will assume operation and protection, with resumption possible if it fails. The plan has allied support, while China suspends Boxer indemnity and the Soviet government threatens seizure of the railway. John S. Stevens believes the loss to China is certain.
Britain proposes to cover 50 million dollars of interest due the United States with a plan to settle the remainder through the World war debt funding commission. At 5S percent the next two installments total 95 million, but funding law limits rate to 4 4 percent, suggesting October 15 as the payment date and further adjustments with Sir Robert Horne. Congressman Burton in London said the US expects Britain to pay in full.
The piece notes a federal fuel distributor warning states coal purchases should match current needs and urging rail leaders to form an advisory group. It also reports Marion County grand jury indicting 76 in the Herrin mine massacre case, including 44 murder counts with many defendants in custody or bailed.
Federal Judge Wilkerson in Chicago sustains the temporary injunction against the railway shopmen, sought by Attorney General Daugherty. The union’s lawyers offered no challenge to the order and eye an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. At Des Moines Iowa, twenty thousand Civil War veterans attend the Grand Army encampment with a parade led by Lewis S Pilcher and Hanford MacNider. a death occurs as M J Mackenhausen collapses during the march and J W Willett is elected commander in chief.
United States senator from Georgia Thomas Watson died suddenly of asthma in Washington. A fiery figure in state and national politics, he spent four decades in public life and was the Populist nominee for vice president in 1900 and for president in 1904. He served in the House after 1891 and was elected senator in 1920. He opposed Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations.
Hamon de Valera abdicates as head of the Irish republicans with Liam Lynch taking his place. The Freeman's Journal notes the move wrecks hope for national peace as Lynch presses guerrilla action. Free Staters push to suppress the rebels, notably in County Kerry.
Suffering people find a remedy in Tanlae described as easing indigestion and increasing weight. An endorsement from Mrs. O. D. Flaherty of Lynchburg claims her son gained twenty pounds after using Tannic. The ad touts under nourishment as a cause of underweight and urges readers to buy a bottle at a local druggist.
An apprentice notes the human anatomy as a wonderful mechanism while a forearm agrees. LT pats Charles on the back, causing his head to swell with pride, in a playful exchange reflecting comic anthropomorphism.
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