France Faces Crisis Over Millerand Policy Toward Bolsheviks
Paris reports a crisis in French policy as Deschanel may resign amid anti Bolshevik moves. Millerand could be elected premier with Briand as premier, while Britain and France seek to smooth their Soviet peace terms. Diplomatic friction grows over Poland and Russia.
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Millerand
Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
Deschanel
France
Great Britain
Euch
M. Briand
Britain
Poland
Ludendorff
Germany
Poland and Soviet Talks Prepare. Warsaw Warns of Vistula Route
Aug 13 dispatches state Polish armistice and peace delegation will cross to Minsk to meet Soviet delegates and open negotiations. Polish forces retreat to a tighter line near Warsaw as officials consider extending U S aid and credit for surplus American supplies, with cash payment likely required.
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Washington
Minsk
Bapieha
Warsaw
Dombeki
Wrozlewski
State Department
Department
Legation
Red
Vistula
Poland
State
War Departments
War Department
Treasury
France and United States Share Similar View in Note
PARIS Aug 13 France today sent a note to the United States declaring it holds the same view as expressed by Wilson in a note to the Italian ambassador. The exchange signals alignment on the major issue discussed between the two governments.
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Paris
France
United States
Wilson
Highland Woman Refuses Doctor as Illness Hits
Mrs Lydia Lebaron of Highland New York aged 111 refused neighbors permission to summon a doctor when she fell ill stating she had never had one before.
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Highland
N. Y
Lydia Lebaron
Attempt to Assassinate Venizelos in Paris
Paris August 13 and 18 reports say Greek Prime Minister Venizelos was attacked by two assailants near the Lyons station. Officers exchanged fire. both attackers were disarmed. Venizelos, wounded in the shoulder, was taken to a private hospital for treatment.
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Paris
Venizelos
Greece
Lyons
Ains
Georges Kyricis
Cnd
Alos Tserapis
Carua
Ponzi Seized Again by Federal Authorities in Boston
Charles Ponzi was taken into custody by federal officers again shortly before 4 pm in Boston. Morris Rudnick, who posted $35,000 bonds for Ponzi’s release yesterday, withdrew his bond, reason not learned. Rudnick previously posted $10,000 in municipal court and $25,000 in federal court.
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Boston
Aus
Charles Ponsi
Morris Rudnick
Ponzi
Rudnick
Goebertey
Fear Pasquale Near Death in Kidnapping Case
NORRISTOWN Pa Aug 13 Authorities fear Augusto Pasquale may die before trial in the Blakely Coughlin kidnapping case He has lost thirty pounds since capture at Egg Harbor and is said to suffer from an incurable disease Police now believe Blakely is dead and seek the body to strengthen their case against the prisoner.
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Norristown
Augusto Pasquale
Blakely Coughlin
Pasquale
Egg Harbor
Blakely
Ponzi Nears End Amid Financial Collapse In Boston
Boston Aug 18 Charles Ponzi awaited further legal action as bail remains at 36000 with 25000 on a federal mail fraud charge and 10000 on a state larceny count. Audit of his books and Hanover Trust insolvency loom while Ponzi's wife Rose stands by him amid renewed police scrutiny.
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Boston
Harles
Allen
Hanover Trust Company
Ponzi
M. Rose Ponzi
Charlies
Rose
State Commissioner of Banks
Massachusetts
Hanover Bank
Thomas W. Lawson
Ponszi
Governor Bickett urges NC to ratify Susan B Anthony amendment
In Raleigh a speech by Governor Bickett frames woman suffrage as a federal issue. He says ratification would prevent reopening race problems and urges NC to become the 86th state to ratify while supporting women’s input on the League of Nations covenant. He distances himself from opponents of suffrage as a state rights issue.
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Raleigh
N. C
Sickett
North Carolina
Susan B. Anthony
Bickett
Legisadors
Second gold scheme collapses as Brightwell admits insolvency
In Boston on August 13 1930 C M Brightwell president of Old Colony Foreign Exchange Co admitted insolvency as investors sought return of funds after federal authorities seized the Ponzi operation. The collapse follows the arrest of Charles Ponzi on mail fraud and larceny charges. Investors swarmed the doors seeking repayment.
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Boston
C. M. Brightwell
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Old Colony
Charles Ponzi
Brightwell
Hearing Set To Consider Water Carrier Rate Increase
Washington reports the Shipping Board will hold a hearing on August 18 to decide whether transportation rates for water carriers under its jurisdiction should be raised.
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Washington
Prohibition raid ends in odd domestic incident
In Chicago a saloon raid escalated when the owner's wife hurled a bottle at an officer. The improvised action splashed evidence and left officers with a hushed puddle of spilled liquid. A man linked to the scene faced questioning as authorities pursued the irregular scene.
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Chicago
Diplomatic Talks Continue Over Wrangel Recognition
London reports ongoing communications between Lloyd George and Miller on France recognizing Wrangel's anti-Bolshevik government. Officials indicate the situation has eased, but a weekend conference between the premiers may be required.
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London
Lloyd George
Miller
France
Wrangel
Unclear Fragment Sparks County History Note
Fragmentary text mentions a demonstration and a village cemetery, with unclear names or dates. The readable portion references a county setting and a symbolic burial site event, lacking concrete participants or outcomes.
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Dden
County
Miners and Operators to Reopen Wage Agreements in Cleveland
Soft coal operators in Cleveland agreed to meet with miners to discuss reopening the wage deals from last fall’s strike. A central scale committee from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky met at the request of President Wilson while miners sought a $2.00 a day raise beyond the current $6 maximum. John L. Lewis and 32 UMWA district officers attended the conference.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Wilson
Mortdale
United Mine Workers of America
Central Field
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers Union
President
Crowds Storm Old Colony Foreign Exchange Over Insolvency
An irate mob gathers in Boston in August to demand payment from the insolvent Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company. They surged toward offices and called for company president C. M. Bright, shouting threats and cries of Lynch Brightwell.
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Boston
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
C. M. Brightwell
Laborites meet to press peace with Russia and bar war
London dispatch reports a Labour conference gathering workers from across Britain to demand government action toward peace with Russia and clear refusal to enter any war over the Polish Russian crisis. The council of action plans a deputation to France and warns of general strikes to block war if Lloyd George pushes Poland Russia policy.
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Finidid Rooke de “Rosa
London
Ingdom
Basi
Brias Borites
France
Russia
General Wrangel
Britain
Council of Action
Senate committee backs suffrage amendment ratification
The committee on constitutional amendment in the North Carolina Senate voted one to one in favor of ratifying the suffrage amendment. The measure will get a second reading Tuesday. A companion resolution was introduced in the House but defeated pending the Senate outcome.
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Raleigh
N. C
Committee On
State
Senate
House
English Golfer Leads National Open After 54 Holes
Harry Vardon of England holds the lead after 54 holes in the national open with 218. Leo Diegel and Joe Hutchinson of Chicago tie for second at 219, while Ted May, Jim Barnes, Bobby Jones, and Walter Hagen near 222 to 224 range, with reigning champion Hagen effectively out of contention at 224.
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Toledo
Harry Vardon
England
Leo Diegel
Joe Hutchinson
Chicago
Ted May
Daniender
Jim Barnes
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagens
Ohio GOP candidates hold leads in auditor race reports
Akron and Columbus sources show M B U B and other Republicans leading in auditor and supreme court nominations with margins from 2800 to 50 000 votes. Despite early tallies the official result remains uncertain across several Ohio contests as party candidates for governor secretary of state and lieutenant governor are also listed with notable margins. Nashville reports the state senate approving a federal amendment marking a separate note in the day’s politics.
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Cout
Aus
O'Nell
Akron
Julian
Joseph 'T
Treey
Columbus
I M. Fullington
Marysy
Frank W. Geiger
Supreme Court
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Frank B. Willis
W. F. Brown
Toledo
W. D. Fulton
Newark
Howell Wright
E. D. Bloom
Bowling Green
Leutenant Ivernor
Republicans to stage Roosevelt tours in clash of Roosevelts
Chicago August 13 Republicans plan to pit Roosevelt against Roosevelt in a national speaking tour. Lieut. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will open the tour next month retracing much of Franklin D Roosevelt's Democratic vice presidential campaign. Senator Harry New leads the bureau proclaiming Republicans have the real Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry New
Pittsburg Private Specht Fights Back During Robbery
Private Specht from U S A. confronted a highwayman after a heads-up or der. the assailant leveled a gun and Specht pursued across several blocks, authorities report.
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Ppittsburg
Specht
Fat Aie Sues Over Health Claims
A fragment reports that Fat Aie alleges paralysis after a knee injury and questions about his health. The brief hints at ongoing health concerns and public interest in the case.
Northwest coal car supply improves slowly says Connors
M. Connors reported that Hocking Valley and Toledo docks have moved coal toward the northwest with 1,198,549 tons sent so far. Ohio mines last week had only about 50 percent of needed cars, but with primary elections over, supply may reach 65 to 75 percent. A total of 1,350 cars are being built for Hocking Valley and 350 cars will be repaired by Ralston Steel Car Co. to speed up relief.
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Northwest
Connors
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Ohio
Lake
Ralston Steel Car Company
Columbus
Mate Age
Pitsburg
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