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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

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Bolshevik Offensive Halted on Bug River Front

The Bolsheviks halted their offensive along the Bug River between Brest Litovsk and Nurzec confluence as Polish counteroffensives north and south progress. The new Polish army between the Narew and Bug Rivers has driven enemy forces back toward Grodno, despite Bolshevik pressure opposite Lomza.

Warsaw Associated Press Bug River Brest Litovsk Nurzecs Narew Bug Grodno Lomza

Pilgrims of K of C Medal to be Worn Abroad

Knights of Columbus members will wear a Pilgrims Medal during their trip to European battlefields. The medal symbolizes their pilgrimage and dedication to the order's values as they visit historic sites abroad.

K. OF C. Pilgrims Knights of Columbus

Exciting Time Over Irish Bill Debates In Washington

District Attorney Gallagher summoned to Washington by Attorney General Palmer. Quick action expected after conference. Local investigation into "Wizard's" affairs shows no developments. Crimes measure voted 289 to 71 with Premier saying Irish cannot be trusted with home rule. Continued on page 6 sixth column.

Gallagher Washington Palmer

Noted Boston Realty Leader Charles E. Cotting Dead

Charles E. Cotting a leading Boston real estate holder died yesterday at his Manchester summer home after a long illness. He leaves a wife and son Charles F. Cotting Jr. Harvard. Cotting helped develop Boston real estate and served as director and officer of several trusts and companies including Fifty Associates, Boston Real Estate Trust Touraine Trust Barristers Hall Kimball Building State Street Exchange South Terminal and Old Colony Trust Company.

Charles E. Cotting Boston Manchester Charles F. Cotting, Jr Harvard Cotting Fifty Associates Boston Real Estate Just Touraine Trust Barristers’ Hall Kimball Building

Ponzi Conference With New York Syndicate Leaders

Washington hosts a long conference between U S Attorney General Palmer and U S District Attorney Gallagher. They discuss a new enterprise linked to the Ponzi case and its inauguration planned for next Monday morning. Continued on page six.

New York

Anniversaries and World War I Naval Events Snapshot

Today's anniversaries recall the 1914 Mauretania fleeing Halifax to escape a German cruiser. The 1915 eastern front sees Italians driving Austrians from fortifications. One year ago, six Pacific fleet battleships under Admiral Rodman anchored off Las Palmas. The U S Senate committee questions Secretary Lansing on Paris peace talks after the schooner Galliaeras collided near St Pierre.

Halifax Pacific Fleet Admiral Rodman Las Coronados U. S Senate Lansing Paris Galliaeras St. Pierre Ost

Polish Lines Hold in Volhynia and Pripet Marshes

In Volhynia Polish forces hold on the upper Styr and Stochod while in the Pripet marshes. Enemy cavalry moves toward the Danzig Mlawa Warsaw rail line from the Prussian frontier but with few effective units this advance is mainly a broad demonstration against Polish Pomerania.

Volhynia Styr Stochod Pripet Marshes Danzig-Mlawa-Warsaw Thorn Pomerania

Lloyd George Says No Ultimatum Yet Poland Aid Steps Possible

In the House of Commons Lloyd George stated that Britain has not issued an ultimatum to the Soviet Union over Poland. He added that if attacks continue, all necessary steps will be taken to aid Poland, clarifying reports of any ultimatum being sent.

Lloyd George Poland London Associated Press House of Commons Great Britain Moscow

Riot Turmoil Leaves One Dead in Denver Strike Clash

One man died and 35 were injured as striking carmen clashed with strikebreakers in Denver. Strikers seized streets and menaced the city after storming the Denver Post building that opposed the strike.

Denver Col Carmen Denver Post

Rioting injures 30 to 35 in Denver during afternoon chaos

Between 30 and 35 persons including Chief Hamilton Armstrong and about eight to ten other police officers were injured in rioting during the afternoon and evening. Five streetcars were wrecked and the Denver Post plant damaged by the crowd. Continued on Page 3-First Cal.

Hamilton Armstrong Denver Post

Knights of Columbus sail to France to dedicate Lafayette statue

New York reports 250 delegates including 12 priests leave on the Leopoldina for France to present and dedicate a Lafayette statue at Metz. More than 1200 relatives and friends accompany them aboard the Highlander as the voyage departs.

New York Knights of Columbus France Lafayette Metz Highlander

Notable Barrymorre actress and Blanche Oelrichs Thomas in dramatic world list

New York report notes John Barrymore, a leading figure from a long famed dramatic family, and Blanche May Oelrichs Thomas as prominent persons tied to stage circles. The brief mentions their status in the theatre world.

John Barrymore Leonard M. Thomas Blanche Oelrichs New York Blanche May Oelrichs Thomas

Baseball scores from major leagues and minors

National League results Boston 1 St Louis 0 New York 2 Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 8 5 Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 7 American League Boston 4 Chicago 1 Detroit 7 New York 1 St Louis 2 Washington 1 Eastern League Hartford 18 Springfield 5 Worcester 11 Pittsfield 4 first game Pittsfield 13 Worcester 8 second game New Haven 12 Albany 0 Waterbury 3 Bridgeport 1

Boston St. Louisa New York Chicago Pittleburge Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit St. Louise Washington Hartford Springfield Worcester Pittafield Fire Rew Haven Albany Waterbury Bridgeport

Paris Seeks To Clean Up Its Wicked Image

Paris announces cleanup orders as posters and theatre acts deemed improper are torn down. Nudity and sensational novels face censorship while authorities seek stricter taste, though no move toward prohibition has begun.

Paris

Weather Outlook for Boston and Atlantic States

Forecast shows cloudy conditions for Boston and vicinity with possible showers and light to moderate southerly winds. Northern New England and New York expect cloudy spells, mild temperatures, and occasional showers. Coastal areas may see showers near shore while Atlantic coast winds remain southeast to south with overcast, showery weather east of the Mississippi River through Friday and Saturday. No notable temperature changes expected.

Boston Wentle Washington New England Seawhors New York Atlantic Coast Sandy Hook Hatteras Florida Straits Atlantic States Mississippi River

Weather Outlook for Today and Tonight

Forecasters expect fairly good weather today and tonight with a slight chance of light showers. Temperatures should rise a bit making it warmer than yesterday.

Cox Seeks Taft Aid for Senate League Support

Governor Cox expressed hope that former President Taft would urge Republicans in primaries to back Senate candidates favoring the League of Nations. He said he expects Taft to influence GOP voters to support League-friendly contenders.

Dayton Taft Senate League of Nations Cox United States

Democrat gains cited in Missouri Oklahoma primaries

Governor Cox is pressed by reports of Democratic success in Missouri and Oklahoma senatorial primaries and a predicted Democratic win in New Hampshire. Gordon Woodbury told the Democratic candidate that New Hampshire would be carried and Moses defeated.

Cox Missouri Oklahoma New Hampshire Gordon Woodbury Moses

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