Poles Press Offensive On Eastern Front Reported
Washington says Poland replies to American note by pledging to keep operations within ethnographic boundaries. Warsaw reports northern Polish troops advancing between Sierpc and Soldau toward Chorzellen, sealing retreat of remaining Soviet forces as center gains Ostrolenka, Staviski, Kolno, and Osowiec. Hrubieszow retaken in the south while the Sixtieth Bolshevik division around Lemberg withdraws southeast.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Sierpo
Soldau
Lemberg
Dollar trust fixes Paris exchange rate says banker
An European banker tells the Universal Service in Paris that the dollar is set daily by a New York dollar trust. He says US banks, led by Morgan and Kahn, dictate rates regardless of crops, trade balance, or war rumors, and that Europe must bow to American masters or be wiped off the earth.
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Universal Service
Paris
Universal
Dollar Trust
New York
Broad Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Otto Kahn, Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Supreme Council of the Dollar Trust
America
United States
Europe
Polish drive seals ring around fifteenth Bolshevik army
Warsaw reports fourth Bolshevik army cut off by Polish advance near Kolno breaks through briefly but remains surrounded by stronger Polish forces. Poles seize Knyszyn and Stawiski forming a ring around the 15th army. At Somaza and Bialystok, 2,000 and 7,009 prisoners taken with multiple guns, including a Bolshevik division commander.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Kolno
Knyszyn
Bialystok
Stawiski
Lomza
Somaza
Train Derailment Disrupts Northern Pacific Service at Brewer
Seven cars and the engine of a Northern Pacific freight train derailed this afternoon at Brewer between Toston and Lombard, forcing train detours until tomorrow afternoon. No fatalities and no serious injuries reported per local railroad officials. track to be cleared and schedules resumed afterward.
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Helena
Northern Pacific
Brewer
Toston
Lombard
Lord Mayor of Cork Death Controversy and Irish Issue
Archibishop Mannix says the Lord Mayor of Cork faces death at Brixton prison, faulting politicians for the tragedy. He asserts the mayor is innocent and that even if he dies his spirit will endure, urging Englishmen to stay the hand and seek a solution to the Irish difficulty.
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Daniel J. Mannix
Universal Service
London
Brixton Prison
Ford
Cork
Polish Foreign Minister Demands Direct Wire to Warsaw
Warsaw reports Prince Eugene Sapieha, Poland’s foreign minister, angrily rejects Russian peace terms and demands direct wireless talks with Warsaw. He warns Minsk may host talks if direct communication cannot be arranged and says Polish disarmament hinges on Germany and Russia being disarmed. He predicts Soviet terms will soften.
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Universal Service
Warsaw
Eugene Sapieha
Russia
Poland
Minsk
Germany
Nationwide Chicago bell toll marks suffrage ratification
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, urged Chicago to sound every bell and whistle at noon next Saturday in celebration of the suffrage amendment ratification.
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Chicago
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Montana to observe suffrage anniversary at noon Saturday
Helena Aug. 26 Gov S Stewart designates noon Saturday in Montana for a state wide observance of unrestricted women’s suffrage. He urges bells or other local methods to mark the occasion and invite public participation.
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Helena
Gov. S. Stewart
Montana
United States
Wholesale Cancellation of Orders Spurs Biz concerns
Washington reports a nationwide survey by the National Chamber of Commerce finds wholesale order cancellations threaten a serious business situation. Cancellations stem from wartime chaos with causes including delayed deliveries, overstock, declining demand, and revised production plans. The study warns that treating cancellations lightly could worsen the impact across industries and notes similar trends among Nottingham lace and hosiery manufacturers.
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Universal Service
Washington
National Chamber of Commerce
Nottingham
England
Hays Promises Startling Expose Figures
New York reports say Will Hays will testify before the senate committee on presidential campaign expenditures and reveal startling figures about Democratic funds in Chicago since 1916. He claims Republicans raised less than a million while denying claims of millions raised. George White declined comment on Cox attacks and Democratic finances.
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New York
Republican National
HA. Hays
Chicago
Senate
Hays
Senate Committee
Cox
National Committee
George White
Democratic National Committee
Carlson Chosen by Republicans in Primary Contests
Unofficial primary results stood after late precincts were counted with Carlson leading sheriff race at 1480 votes, Wyman 914, Stewart 792 amid earlier miscalculation. District court judge results showed Jackson 3773 and Donovan 3768 in top two, Lynch led Democratic judgeship with 5500. South Butte township constable winners were Pat Lynch and John G Bonner. Official canvass to begin today with no expected changes.
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George W. Carlson
John &. Wyman
A. J. Stewart
Stewart
Joseph RR. Jackson
District Court
Louis PB. Donovan
Jeremiah J. Lynch
Constable
South Butte Township
Pat Lynch
John G. Bonner
Governor Cox Speaks Sept in Western States Tour
Governor James M. Cox Democratic presidential nominee announces a revised western tour with stops in Grand Forks Devils Lake Minot Havre Great Falls Helena Butte Anaconda Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland Huntington Boise Pocatello Ogden Salt Lake City Reno Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Phoenix Albuquerque Pueblo Denver Cheyenne and other dates, canceling engagements at Billings Missoula and Fargo.
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Cox
Billings
Missoula
Mont
Fargo
N. D
Democratic National Committee
Minneapolis
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Minot
Havre
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Ore
Huntington
Boise
Idaho
Pocatello
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reno
Nev
Sacramento
Cal
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Phoenix
Ariz
Albuquerque
N. M
Pueblo
Denver
Col
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wealthy Vanderbilt Body Repatriated to New York
The body of W. K. Vanderbilt, who died in Paris, arrived in New York after a funeral in a special chapel on the riverfront. The widow and his stepson William K. Vanderbilt Jr. with Consuelo and the Duchess of Marlborough accompanied the remains.
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Universal Service
New York
W. K. Vanderbilt
Paris
William K. Vanderbilt Jr
Consuelo
Duchess of Marlborough
Proclamation for Suffrage Amendment Signed in Washington
Secretary Colby announced the official signing of the suffrage amendment ratification today after receiving Governor Roberts certificate that Tennessee had ratified it. The signing occurred at 8 a.m. at Mr Colby's home and his arrival at the office confirmed the action.
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Washington
Colby
State Department
Roberts
Tennessee
Dunn Ang Police Officer in Clash at Main Street
Detective Peter McDonald attempted to serve a commitment on radical labor leader W F Dunn and after a tussle on Main Street Dunn finally obeyed the court. Dunn posted a five dollar fine in lieu of imprisonment and was jailed. R Bruce Smith also posted a five dollar fine after being brought to the city jail by Detective Morrison.
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W. F. Dunn
Peter McDonald
Dunn
Main Street
Grimes
McDonald
Montana Trail Blazer Samuel Cohen Dies at 60
Samuel Cohen a noted Montana trail blazer and longtime resident of Helena, Virginia City, Great Falls, Chateau, and Butte died aged 60 after a 45 year contribution to the state. He freighting in Gallatin valley, operated stores in Butte and Glendale, later ran a Helena commission house and married Hattie Silverman at the Ten Mile ranch near Helena in 1880.
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Samuel Cohen
Montana
Helena
Virginia City
Great Walls
Chateau
Butte
Mr. Cohen
Gallatin Valley
Glendale
Melrose
Cohen
Cox accuses GOP of $15 million campaign fund plan
Ohio Governor Cox charged in Pittsburg that a republican campaign fund exceeding 15 million dollars was being raised to buy the presidency. He presented an alleged city quota list totaling about 8.15 million, with secret subscriber names and approvals by Will Hays and Harding. Continued on Page 2.
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Pittsburg
Governor Cow
Ohio
Cox
Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Republican National Committee
New York City
Philadelphia
Albany
N. Y
Atlanta
Harding
Will H. Hays
Republican Committee
Communists at Pintsche plant destroy $2,000,000 in munitions
London dispatch reports 4,000 workers at the Pintsche works on the Spree river destroyed munitions and hydroairplanes valued near two million dollars after they were seized by the entente commission. The reichswehr was summoned but unable to act. government officials will visit the site.
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London
Entente Commission
Pintsche
Spree
Berlin
London Times
Reichswehr
Wheeler Loses Ground In National Nomination Fight
Special Dispatch from Helena reports B K Wheeler leads the Democratic primary for governor with about 29,000 votes as counting continues across Montana. Joseph M Dixon trails the Republican field with Wilson and Dixon neck and neck as returns are incomplete, with many eastern precincts yet to report. Official results will decide the GOP nominee amid possible Socialist impact under Townley.
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The
Standard
Helena
B. K. Wheeler
Associated Press
Joseph M Dixon
Dixon
Wilson
Dixo
Precin Ford
A.townley
National Non-Partisan League
Wheeler
McDowell
All Candidates Must File Expense Reports by Sept 8
Helena Aug 26 Candidates for state offices in the recent primary must file with the secretary of state statements of money spent to secure nominations by Sept 8. Failure to file disqualifies a candidate from the official ballot and a daily $25 penalty applies to both successful and unsuccessful candidates, with county candidates also subject to the rule.
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Helena
Secretary of State
James Wilson Former Secretary of Agriculture Dies in Iowa
Traek Iowa Aug 26 James Wilson former secretary of agriculture died at 11 a m today at his home in Traek Iowa His death marks the end of a long career in public service and agricultural policy.
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Traek
Iowa
James Wilson
Agriculture
Tuchachevsky Seen By French Prisoners As Glor y Seeker
French officers held at Ingolstadt during World War I describe Mikhail Tukhachevsky as a radical without allegiance to monarchy democracy or any system. He dismisses England and Germany, favors glory, and enjoys practical jokes such as a cardboard monocle during inspections.
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Paris
Ingolstadt
Michail Tuchachevsky
Poland
Romanoffs
Tuchachevsky
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