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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

3

Coal Price Plan Opens Big Fight in Senate

Washington and Philadelphia reports detail strong opposition in both houses to administration price control bills for coal during the fuel emergency. Hoover testifies that 60 days to six months of emergency measures may be needed, with possible coal zones to improve distribution.

Washington Congress Senate Senate Interstate Commerce Committee House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Hoover The Administration Secretary of Commerce Hoovver Interstate Commerce Commission House Committee Upper Lakes Northwest Senator Pepper Pennsylvania Philadelphia John L. Lewis Coal Miners’ Organization Samuel D. Warriner Anthracite Operators’ Policies Committee Lewis Pepper

Gas Stoppage Sparks Prison Riot at Michigan Reformatory

State police guard the Ionia reformatory after inmates riot late at night over gas shortage and a $1 daily wage deduction for prison work. The disturbance began Sunday after the cold meal controversy was raised with Warden Burns and was quelled only when tear gas was used. In Atlantic City seven year olds Isadore and Max Berkowitz drowned while swimming and were swept out to sea with bodies not yet recovered.

Michigan Reformatory Ionia Mich State Reformatory Burns Ocean Atlantic City Isadore and Max Louis “Berkowitz Madison County William L. Garle van Buren Summitville Alta House J. C. House Green Township House Margaret Boone Pike Creek Township Harrison Boone Lafayette Wabash Harry O’connor O’connor Columbian Park Gary Edward Coy Frank Lubbs Niles, Mich Laporte BE. B. Wwetherow Liberty and Loan Association of State Banking Department Indianapolis Indiana Rotary Michigan City West Baden South Bend Logansport Anderson John Shaffer Company L. Anderson Walter J. Behmer Marion Indiana Farmers Elevator Managers’ Association Matterpark J. W. Shorthill National Grain Dealers’ Association Hartford City Blackford County Indiana State Normal School Terre Haute United States Steel Corporation Chicago Gertrude St. Edward’s Hall University of Notre Dame Lew Shank William T. Bailey Albert Kiser Monroe Grant County Winona Lake J. N. Hurty State Board of Health

Autos Take Big Toll Report on National Safety Council

Detroit reports 1920 autombile and general accident tolls highlight a slight overall decline in industrial deaths over the decade. Auto fatalities hit 11,000 in 1920 with a rising 1921 trend, while industry sees improvement due to safer practices despite rising manufacturing activity.

Detroit America Ise National Safety Council Nevada Burns

Indiana Happenings Across Cities and Farms

Indiana reports 500 cars of coal mined on first day after miners strike settlement and aims for 100000 tons daily. Officials survey corn borers, find no trace. Prohibition enforcement yields 66 stills and 1500 barrels of mash destroyed near Clinton. Wheat and rye yields disappoint in St Joseph County while oats remain uncertain. Spikes removed from tracks near Evansville to prevent wreck.

Indianapolis Indiana David Matthews State Coal Emergency Committee Matthews Washington Shelbyville United States Department of Agriculture Shelby County Ohio Clinton Bert C. Morgan Morgan Gary South Bend St. Joseph County St.Joseph State Board of Accounts Clark County Thomas L. Stoner Board of County Commissioners Accounts’ Board A. H. Hinkle State Highway Department State Highway Commission Evansville Hvansville Grocers Marion Winters Grant County Old Indian Burying Ground Jalapa Mehingomesia John D. Williams W. B. Titus Illinois Bates Springfield William S. King

Italy Eyes Intervention Over Jugoslavia Frontier Moves

Italy fears Jugoslav troops massed along the Austrian border and plans a ministerial conference to discuss possible military action in Austria to prevent the Klagenfurt basin occupation. The council will inform allies Austria and Jugoslavia.

Rome Klangenfurth Italy Austria Jugo-Slavia

Italia Sinks Off Chile Coast With All Aboard Lost

The Chilean steamship Italia of 2 200 tons sank near Coquimbo on the coast of Chile. All 150 passengers and 72 crew members were lost in the disaster.

Italia Coquimbo Santiago Chile

Farm Hand Kills Farmer in Saginaw

In Saginaw Michigan on August 30 William Morrell a farmer was killed by John Bauer a farm hand who allegedly said Morrell refused to provide him with shoes Bauer is reported to have confessed to Sheriff Zach Baskin as authorities pursue details of the case.

Saginaw Mich William Morrell John Bauer Bauer Morrell Sherif Zach Baskin

New Fabrics For Blouses Featured For School Day Hats

Fashion notes describe fall blouse materials and headwear inspired by Athenians. New fabrics include satin-faced pebble crepes crepe molettes satin sheen velvets and velvet trimmed polos. Polo tams match coats with flexible brims and elastic backs for secure fit in coats of tweed velour or felt.

Fashion Breakdown of Blouses and Fall Hats

The piece surveys the new season in women’s fashion with crepe back satin crepe de chine georgette and tricolette blouses. It highlights sleeve shapes from bertha to puffed and fitted, trims like buttons ribbons and beads, and hat trends including cherry red velvet or cloth hats with black ribbon ornaments and knitted school hats for autumn and winter.

Schoolgirl Headwear and Blouse Embellishments of the Era

The piece describes schoolgirl fashion with crepe de chine blouses, embroidery, and hemstitching. It notes varied blouse silhouettes from long waists to draped styles and highlights simple soft hats, tam juniors, and crocheted or knitted hats in school colors with decorative bands and emblems.

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