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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
2
A Washington survey shows 3 percent immigration limits curbing new arrivals. Melbourne approves Washington conference treaties. Senate approval of the tariff bill appears likely after cross party talks. Prohibition enforcement reports cite officers killed. Bell burial in Nova Scotia. Crow and Gorman Magness deaths noted. Several U.S. political and transport moves follow, including rail, coal, and gas disruptions.
The article reports on the halted railroad strike talks under President Harding's plan, federal and state coal distribution measures led by fuel distributor Henry B. Spencer, and governors taking strong actions. Chicago streetcar workers strike, Kansas and Iowa political results, and European postwar tensions are also described.
The article reports that United States Senator James A. Reed appears likely to be renominated by Missouri Democrats, defeating Breckinridge Long in a hot and bitter contest. Long had Wilson administration support, while Reed faces Republican R. R. Brewster of Kansas City for the Senate seat.
A silent telegraphic instrument marked the tribute to Alexander Graham Bell the inventor of the telephone who died in Baddeck Nova Scotia at seventy five years. The eminent scientist perfected many inventions and promoted his work in the United States Senator William B Crowe of Pennsylvania supported the cause and succeeded.
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