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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
6
News review details Attorney General Daugherty's liquor ruling on ships and near shores, the Mudania agreement shaping the Near East peace conference, refugee crises in Thrace and Constantinople, and expected Allied participation including Britain France Italy and potential invitees.
The armistice protocol was completed at six oclock Thursday morning and signed by Generals Harington Charpy Mombelli and Ismet Pasha representing Great Britain France Italy and the Turkish Nationalists. Ismets requests were met after tense negotiations as Harington asserted Britains resolve to secure fair play and warned of consequences if terms were refused.
Hass avoided war with Turkey and maintained control of the Dardanelles while the British government appears firmly rooted. Calls to oust Prime Minister Lloyd George fade as Bonar Law and Lord Birkenhead shift loyalties. Unionists back the coalition, aiming for a durable party before a likely Christmas central election. The premier spoke in Manchester after a country retreat, urging public backing for his policies.
King Ferdinand and Queen Marie were crowned as rulers of Romania extended by the addition of Bessarabia and Transylvania. The ceremonies drew princes and dignitaries from many nations. Vrance sent Marshal Froeh and General Weygand, noted for aiding Poland against the Bolsheviks.
The Daugherty rule bars liquor on all American vessels and any ship within the three mile limit, prompting fear of retaliation. Britain says it will not meddle in US law but will enforce consequences on its subjects if violated. France may protest but will await enforcement impact on its interests.
Labor circles fear French law requires wine for suitors provoking shipowners to sequester liquor and surrender supplies. Foreign lines like Cunard and Anchor Steamship Co sue in New York federal court to restrain seizures. Hand grants a temporary restraining order protecting liquor aboard Finland and St. Paul while governments and lawmakers weigh the Daugherty order amid ship subsidy discussions.
Britain via Ambassador Geddes has paid 50 million dollars to the United States, about this year’s interest on the British debt to America. Sir Robert Lorne delaying arrival to aid debt terms due to unsettled policies. In Paris France can’t pay debts for four years as funds go to reconstructing devastated areas. Interallied congress in Brussels expected to reject Poincaré plan and seek debt revision based on actual reparations, cutting France’s claim by about a quarter.
The Irish hierarchy last week delivered a stern rebuke to rebel Republicans through a pastoral letter that denounces guerrilla warfare against the Free State and declares that killing National soldiers is murder before God.
Washington reports that Papan notified officials that the official ratification documents are en route and her embassy is empowered to exchange ratifications. Paris notes the French delay irritates the administration as Parliament action is unlikely soon due to domestic issues and Near East concerns.
President Harding appoints seven nationally prominent men to the coal fact-finding commission. Named are John Hays Hammond of California and Washington. Thomas Riley Marshall of Indiana. Samuel Alschuler of Illinois. Clark Howell of Atlanta. George Otis Smith of Maine. Dr. Howard T. Devine of Iowa and New York. and Charles P. Neil of Illinois and Washington, labor commissioner in Roosevelt's administration.
The New York Giants, NL champions, defeated the New York Yankees, AL champions, in four games to one with the fifth game drawn at darkness.
The Columbia State Fair plans no entrance fee in the women department with extensive exhibits including old ladies work yarns quilts and embroidery. Competitors over 70 will enter the Old Ladies' Work class and youths 14 and under may enter needle and fancy work. Premiums rise across classes and homemaking skills such as baking canning jams jellies and dairy products will be judged. J W Fleming is the contact for premium lists at 704 National Liberty Bank building. Sheriffs from across South Carolina will meet in Columbia during fair week October 25 and the program will mix business with social events at the Richland county courthouse.
Judge C A Woods of Mariow was named state chairman of the 1922 Christmas tuberculosis seal sale by the South Carolina Tuberculosis Association at its quarterly meeting. Dr L A Riser was elected managing director. The executive committee includes J Nelson Frierson Reed Smith John P Thomas Jr Frank A Pierson and Mrs D McL McDonald. The state board of health cooperated in patient examinations and treatment referrals in five counties with more than 1000 people examined and over 200 TB cases detected. Three new charters were issued: Caddin Moore Lumber Sumter Carolina Products Sumter and Phillips Dairy Columbia with capitals of 16000 3000 and 5000 respectively.
Thirty county superintendents of education gathered with State Superintendent John E. Swearingen to discuss school consolidation, adult and night schools, and other common issues. The day long meeting covered education law and various problems in county systems, with attendees listed from Aiken to Williamsburg.
The War Department plans to transfer about fifty acres of land and twenty buildings at Camp Jackson to the state highway department for shops and related uses. The only outstanding item is coordinating arrangements with the National Guard and highway officials. N. B. Anderson left for Washington to discuss the matter, and L. H. Thomas said no conflict is expected with the National Guard.
Legislators will be guests of the State Fair from October 23 to 28. Invitations have been mailed to members to attend. Officials aim to make the fair a state institution by showcasing improvements and future plans to impress the legislature. The State Board of Public Welfare helps prepare a broad exhibit.
Governor Harvey stayed action against Union magistrate Leslie B. Godshall pending a proper hearing at the magistrate and friends request. Reports say Godshall has not cooperated with law enforcement, and unless a satisfactory showing is made by October 16 his commission may be revoked.
J. Willis Jones of Sumter County has been returned to the Florence reformatory to serve a three year manslaughter term. He escaped, joined the army, then was recaptured after a Sumter furlough led to his detection. Governor Harvey was briefed by reformatory superintendent J. H. Martin.
Mrs Ruth Williamson of Birmingham Alabama says after motherhood she suffered a palm low side pain until she took Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription. Now on her third bottle the pain is gone and she reports relief and renewed health. She urges others to obtain the medicine from local drug stores or write the doctor for advice.
A household dispute over going out is set against a humorous twist as a child cites the aunt’s promotion to sergeant and striped coat to soften a ban on Sunday outings. The maid Sarah wishes to visit her aunt, while Mrs. Smallwaist insists she stay home.
For nearly fifty years Teethina has claimed to bring joy to babies and relieve bowel troubles such as Diarrhea Cholera Morbus Cholera Infantum Dysentery and Constipation. It is touted as harmless and doctor endorsed and also said to help break a cold. Sold by druggists or order by mail for 80 cents from Moffett Laboratories Columbus Ga.
Women crowding men’s compartments on British trains to smoke while traveling. Officials say the trend reflects women choosing mixed smoking spaces rather than due to a desire to ride with men.
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