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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1922

Page

2

Washington Debates Tariff Law and Trade Balance Reports

Washington officials report tentative Republican talks on import duties under a permanent tariff law based on U S wholesale prices. War Finance Corporation distributes 6 million dollars to 29 states for agricultural and livestock support. Supreme Court refuses review in a loyalty case from Davenport Iowa.

War Finance Corporation Washington Supreme Court of the United States Walter Matthey Davenport

Georges Carpentier Knocks Out George Cook in London

Georges Carpentier defeated George Cook by knockout in the fourth round at a London venue, claiming a decisive victory. The bout ended decisively as Carpentier landed a finish blow to floor Cook.

Georges Carpentier George Cook London

Poincare Forms New French Ministry Amid Outcry

Paris faces political turmoil as Briand resigns the cabinet and Poincare is invited to form a new government with Germany’s reparations policy at issue. Cannes talks collapse while Genoa plans await developments and Britain-France naval accord strains loom. Senator Newberry ousted over campaign spending with defense of legitimacy.

Poincare Senate Newberry Michigan Ranche Briand Supreme Council Cannes Lord George At Caneshad Great Britain France Millerand Chamber of Deputies Germany Count Lasteyrie Washington Paris Genoa Roman H. Newberry United States la Follette Wisconsin Flo Tle

Irish peace pact ratified as Free State forms

Ireland's southern parliament completed ratification of the peace treaty, and the Irish Free State moves toward constitutional formation. Eamon de Valera resigns as president, initially signals loyalty to unity, then opposes Griffith’s election after a split in Sinn Fein. Arthur Griffith named president with a provisional cabinet including Michael Collins and George Gavan Duffy.

St Erireann Southern Ireland Irish Free State Eamon de Valera Irish Republic de Valera Sinn Fein Ireland Arthur Griffith Dail Griffith Michael Collins George Gavan Duffy Eamon J. Duggan William Cosgrove Bryan O'Higgins Richard Mulcahey Republic

Pepper to Fill Senator Penrose Seat in Pennsylvania

George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia receives the appointment to Penrose’s Senate seat by Governor Sproul and will run for the full term in November. Senator McCumber of North Dakota becomes Senate finance committee chairman, with Frelinghuysen of New Jersey filling Penrose’s vacancy on the panel. The tariff bill debate continues amid Southern retailers urging high duties for prosperity.

Enator Penrose George Wharton Pepper Philadelphia Sproul Pepper Republican Party McCumber North Dakota Senate Finance Committee Penrose Frelinghuysen New Jersey

Administration Plans Soldiers Bonus Funded byRefunded Debt

Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee announced the administration’s plan for a soldiers bonus. It would be paid from interest on the $11 billion allied debt to the United States once refunded into long term obligations. If interest falls short, proceeds from selling part of the securities to the public would cover the bonus.

Hairman Fordney House Ways and Means United States

Court ruling bars garment firms from 49 hour day rule

Justice Wagner of the New York supreme court issued a landmark decision restraining garment manufacturers from enforcing a 49 hour week and piece work system. It marks the first time a labor union has used legal action to halt contract breaches. Suits totaling several million dollars for wages lost by striking workers will start immediately.

Wagner New York Supreme Court

Cramps and Pains Dramatically Alleviated by Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Della Scuouz of St Louis reports monthly cramps backache and fatigue eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she can work through the month and recommends the remedy to friends. The ad cites fifty years of use and describes the product as a plant based restorative.

St. Louis Pinkham Imore Della’ Scuouz Salisbury Street Lydia E. Pinkham

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