Polish Forces Rapid Advance Pushes Reds Back
Polish troops report continued pressure on Bolsheviks as they near Brest Litovsk area and push from front lines north of the Narew toward the Bug river. Concentrated Polish movements around Pultusk bridge hold and passages near Thorn tighten the encirclement while Red forces retreat toward central regions.
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Banca'on
Brestolitovak
Warsaw
Brest-Litovel
Sledice
Roury
Warn-Fialystolk
Narew River
Bug
Pultusk
Santer
Upper Bug
Walechanow
Thorn
Danzig ‘Corrigor
Danzy
Armed Soldiers Ambushed and captured by Civilians
Tralee Ireland August 19. While marching toward Tralee in a military area soldiers were ambushed. After exchanging fire the soldiers surrendered and were disarmed by civilians. Four soldiers were wounded.
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Anarchistic Outbreaks Reported from Mesopotamia
Fragmented report from JONDON describes anarchistic outbreaks in Mesopotamia on a notable scale. Railways and telegraphs from Bagdad and Kirfti are cut, bridges burned, and the movement allegedly shifts from political to anarchistic.
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Mesopotamia
Jondon
Bagdad
Kirfti
Aikuk
Indie
Home Brew Mystery In Small Town Rum Plot
A quirky local tale centers on chef Steinke and partner Sineene y utilizing a rumored spirit under cover. Allegations involve disguises and a controversial home distilling scheme tied to rumors of a famous Medd Rum maker. Authorities and residents weigh the risks of underground production.
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Mesweeney Sens
Belgium to Remain Neutral After Minsk Peace Talks
Brussels August 19 The council of Ministers announced Belgium will stay neutral in the Russo Polish conflict once peace negotiations at Minsk are completed. The decision reflects a cautious stance amid regional tensions.
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Brussels
Council of Minister
Belgium
Minsk
Federal Agents Raid Northeastern Breweries Seized in Connecticut
Federal prohibition agents moved against three breweries in Bridgeport and nearby towns under the Volstead Act. The operation, led by William J. McCarthy and assistants, seized Buffalo, Eckart, and Monroe area breweries and several saloons, with penalties and taxes totaling near one million dollars. Extensive undercover work preceded the raids, and multiple inspectors oversaw the inventory, stock, and warehouse transfer as samples were labeled and taxed per barrel. The goal was to deter illegal beer production and enforce compliance with the one half of one percent limit.
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William J. McCarthy
New Zeneland
Connnecticut
Tome and Tckart
Abies Tegel
J. A. Horgan
Bridgeport
Horgan
Farge
Prohibition
Kramer Ay Washington
J.garfield Riley
Buyen of Technology
Prohibition Unit
New England
Mr. McCarthy
York State
Futtalo
Buladd
N. Y
Monroe
Syracuse
Standard
Rochester
New York
Thoda Island
Tatdreport
fUley
Washimstan
Wwe
Pine-Hall
Jonns
Lena
Tate
Taroe Breweries
Salocia
BR. A. Kelley
Charia
Eckart
Revere
P. A. Crowsley
Gelse0
Elome Brewery
Albert
J. Lynon
Internal Revenue
Milval Sweeney
Rhode Island
Connecticut ’Breweries
Frank Gan
Dekiverr
Jamiuta
McCarthy
Connecticut
Thoms McAuliffe
Wth
New Haver Haseen
Federal raiders raid local liquor supply case
Federal raiders seized portions of the local liquor supply and questioned suspects at police headquarters. One man testified at city court arraignment, revealing where he obtained the illegal goods amid confusing claims.
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Tove
Tial
Black Gustaruay
Elty
One Contest in Republican Primaries
Republican primaries will be held tonight to elect delegates to the city and town convention. Polls open from 6 to 8 p.m. The Second district names A J Nocthey J to win out another, Darntel J Imalat and Jas one ticket Charles FR.
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New
A. J. Nocthey
Darntel J
Imlat
Jas
Charles FR
Ponzi Content to Remain in Jail in 1920s Style Charge
Charles Pang said he was content to remain in jail after being arraigned in Weadgraf court on a charge of using mail to extort money tied to investments. He waived examination and was held on a 25900 bond for the September session. The room filled with onlookers as Pang smiled and claimed 60 days without guards would allow him to meet obligations. Authorities allege 260 investors faced 480% interest and that Pang diverted $5,600 to a fund before turning money over to a benefactor. The state noted links to the Old Colony Foreign Exchange and securities outfits rival to Pang’s enterprises, with assets around 150,000.
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Rosman
Fai
Charles Pang
Yormain
Jad
Weadgraf Court
Ponal
Absormoye Meagern
Tomleht
atomney-Genewal
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Pone
Securities Exchange Company
SION
Grants Increase Rate On Commutation Tickets
The notice describes an increase in the rate for commutation tickets affecting passengers in the state. It notes that the change becomes effective on a specified date in August and lists the responsible authorities and affected carriers. The document emphasizes compliance by the carriers and the duties of the state authority in implementing the new rate.
Earm Borrowers Form National Body in United States
Washington Aug 19 The National Board of Farm Organizations announced a plan to form a national body for 4000 farmer borrowers associations recently organized under the Federal Farm Loan Act The plan follows concerns over the act's constitutionality as pending Supreme Court decisions loom A convention will be called to name delegates to a national gathering once ten state unions are formed
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Washington
Armer-Borrowera
United States
Mmn
Win National Board of Farm
Supreme Court
Farm Loan Association
Iniento Viata
Abandoned Schooner Ablaze in Mid Ocean
A four masted schooner once named Dornfordkin, owned by Fuhes Brothers of Bene Fiyaville, Maing, was abandoned in mid ocean after catching fire from a German wreck during the war. The vessel was salvaged and rebuilt previously before this incident. An attached device is described as a speed record writing tool for a hand typewriter.
Whiskey runners capture in Greenwich arrest and car pursuit
In Greenwich Aug 19 Fitleah and others were arrested after a police pursuit. A car wreck occurred at an embankment leaving two adults missing. About two hundred quarts of whiskey were found in the auto. Verrutta fined $250 for driving and related charges.
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Greenwich
Thonrs
Boston
Bes
Verrutta
St Lawrence River improvement talks set for December
Montreal Aug 19 The Inter Joint Commission and the United States will meet by December 15 to discuss proposed St Lawrence river improvements. In other news Raymond Waters Post No 146 vets elected Arthur M Ambrose as chairman of the delegation to the Washington national convention.
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Montreal
Inter
Wese
Taroda
United States
St. Lawrence
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Harris Post
Ambrose
Raymond W Tars
Veterans of Foreign
France Sets Conditions For Recognizing Mexico
Paris August 19 The French government informed Mexican envoy Taluvzoni of the conditions to be met for Mexico to be recognized. The terms include reimbursement for deaths and property losses in Mexico, restitution of cash seized from French banks, and restoration of interest payments on Mexico’s debt to France. The obligations target acts against French nationals, bank seizures, and continued debt service.
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Paris
Peli i. Taluvzoni
Milraordinary
France
Seppiemeen
Mexico
The Oldest Confection From Ancient Spain to Mesopotamia
The piece notes Acortes derived from Spain, made from juice of a plant mixed with starch to prevent malting in heat. It describes the Heorice shrub growing near rivers like Tigris and Euphrates, linking its ancient origins to early civilizations and suggesting the flavor pleased children three thousand years ago.
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Spain
Trigris
Euphrates
Acortes
Mike So Wall
Population growth in English speaking nations noted
A fragment discusses the rise of English-speaking populations globally. It mentions the United States nearing 112 million with an estimated addition of around 5 million whites by the next census. The British Empire is referenced as having a vast, world-spanning language influence.
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United States
British Empire
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