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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
2
A digest of global happenings including loans to Liberia under a large sum, war veteran bureau consolidation, unofficial aid to Russia, navy personnel cuts, veterans reviews, road contracts urged in fall, armament conference stance, and various diplomatic and military incidents across Europe Africa and the Americas.
France and Britain position for a Washington conference while Germany seeks relief for railroads farmers and cattle raisers. Japan signals tentative acceptance with reservations amid agenda disputes and British dominion voting concerns. Lloyd George backs Silesian talks as ex-emperor Charles plans asylum negotiations unfold in Europe.
France yields most in mutual concessions and an understanding with Britain avoids a break in the entente for now. Paris abandons immediate reenforcement of force amid ongoing diplomacy.
Greek forces crippling a large Turkish nationalist army threaten Angora as they reorganize supply lines for a second offensive phase. General Papoulas states the objective to destroy Kemal’s forces and prevent a renewed army. Kemal reportedly appeals to Constantinople to halt fighting as Angora bows out and archives move to Sivas.
Lenin Trotzky and the Soviet leadership face famine and cholera in Russia. They seek help from governments already wary of them. Hoover notes relief depends on freeing American prisoners. State Department demands their release before closer ties. Trotzky assumes dictatorial powers as relief projects suspend.
De Valera and the Sinn Fein cabinet study Lloyd George's proposal but refuse to accept while imprisoned Dail Eireann members remain jailed. The British may free them if De Valera requests, a move Sinn Fein sees as recognizing Britain's right to jail Irish representatives. Lord Birkenhead urges Parliament and country to have patience.
President Harding and Director General Davis outlined a plan to Congress to allow the War Finance Corporation to purchase about 500 million dollars of securities held by the railroad administration. The money would be used to offset government claims against railroads without extra government funds or liability. The message also seeks authority to aid farmers and cattlemen, with advances up to one year and as much as 1 billion dollars if banking facilities prove inadequate for surplus staple exports.
Surgeon General Cummings reported a Pellagra risk in the South prompting President Harding to urge a joint investigation by the public health service and the American Red Cross. Officials blame cotton prices for money shortages while Southern state health authorities dispute the findings and deny any famine threat.
Governor Small, indicted for embezzlement of state funds, faced a ruling that he is not immune from arrest or prosecution. Judge Smith of Springfield rejected amicus curiae arguments that “the king can do no wrong” and ordered the sheriff to take him into custody after reasonable surrender time. Small remained at large as he consulted political allies.
Joseph RK Towns of the Sanitary Meat Market in Marshall Michigan says Tanlac cured his stomach trouble and nervous fatigue. He claims three bottles restored energy improved sleep and increased his weight by twenty five pounds. He invites others to inquire at his shop about Tanlac. Tanlac is advertised by druggists nationwide.
A practical man Pete Weston proposes a land colonization plan to aid Vienna’s hungry. The program, approved in principle by major parties and government officials, would create a central bureau to acquire distribute land and materials for standardized homes near Vienna with 500 square meter gardens. The state would appropriate 10 billion crowns for larger farm holdings as part of the execution. The government is considering the scheme.
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