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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
11
Americans played a prominent role in evacuating Kiev on June 16. They lent their automobiles to Polish staff for feeding refugees aiding wounded soldiers and burying the dead where fighting occurred between Polish and Bolshevik raiders aimed at cutting communications as evacuees traveled out under Polish army protection.
Americans and Polish forces evacuated Kiev as Bolsheviks shelled the city. Six thousand refugees left on trains under Polish protection amid raids and power outages. A convoy of vehicles stretched 25 miles, led by General Rydzmigly and accompanied by Polish staff officers and American relief workers. Refugees and troops slept on box cars and flat cars while guards stood watch as night descents halted traffic.
A convoy moved at dawn after delays as Poles repelled Bolsheviks and repaired rail lines north and northwest of Kiev. Americans noted Poles capturing Browning machine guns from Bolsheviks who claimed Kolchak’s forces had armed them. Evacuation continued from daybreak to afternoon as General Rydzmigly and his bride led the westward move past Kiev.
Des Moines June 17 The General Federation of Women's Clubs will remain nonpartisan says president Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles She urges intelligent use of franchise rights while keeping partisan issues out of the federation She notes men and women share the same laws and calls for renewed emphasis on child welfare thrift Americanism and community service.
Kingston Jamaica June 17 A banana war among purchasing firms drives banana prices up. Buyers report bananas selling for 3 dollars a bunch amid intensified competition. Much of the fruit is immature as traders push prices higher this afternoon.
Arthur Young a 36 year old who calls himself the millionare hobo was arrested in the B M yards on track walking charges. He pleaded guilty in Police Court and paid a $25 fine with three bills from his roll. He carried bank books showing deposits of 6000 and wore worn clothes described as Civil War relics. He banks mainly in Providence.
London reports there is no intent to scrap the Turkish treaty as far as Britain is concerned. Britain is open to important modifications to stabilize the Near East Union and relieve worsening conditions, willing to alter objectionable clauses if Turks promise steps to ease the situation.
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