Bolshevik Drive Threatens Warsaw as Front Races West
Soviet forces push 60 miles toward Warsaw while Polish and allied leaders scramble for armistice talks. Russians detain Polish negotiators in Baranovitchi as Moscow proclaims Soviet government in overrun Polish areas. Americans in Warsaw warned to stay at their own risk.
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Warsaw
Kobryn
Kosski
Cieghanowicz
Bolshevesk
Moscow
Poland
Soviet Forms Provisional Authority in Polish Territories
A provisional soviet has formed in Polish areas occupied by Soviet troops per a Warsaw wireless report. Julian Manklevsky is named chairman of the new body. The manifesto urges Polish workers to back the Soviet regime, denouncing Piłsudski’s bourgeois land government.
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Associated Press
London
Poland
Warsaw
Julian Manklevsky
Pilsudsky
Spall
Wheat futures surge on Polish crisis and war talk
Wheat prices jumped sharply as European war talk boosted speculative buying. March wheat rose to about 2.20 a bushel, with December reaching around 2.29. The market became highly active as the British commission signaled exporters to offer wheat in any position, fueling the rally.
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Chicago
Harding Demonstrates Printing On First Page In Public
Marion Ohio August 3 Senator Warren G Harding shows he is a real printer by peeling off his coat and rolling up his sleeves to set a page on camera as motion pictures record the event.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Chief of G. O. P. Women Assumes Charge Today
Miss Adah Elizabeth Bush of Indianapolis arrived in Chicago to take charge of the Republican women’s organization campaign. The Associated Press reports she assumes duties as the new leader guiding party activities and outreach.
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Chicago
Adah Elnabeth Bush
Indianapolie
Campulon 1 Country
SRS Ise
Sheridan Hosts American Legion Delegates at Convention
Sheridan prepares to entertain 160 delegates arriving for the American Legion convention. A reception and dance are planned at the Ella club, as Casper, Cheyenne, and Casper posts are highlighted for leadership.
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Legionnatron
Ella’ Club
Casper Legion Nine
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Legion Amglicanium
Douglas Post
Paul Fr. Bhowalier
Chas. Hill
T. J
Wyoming
the Tribune
Wyo
American Legion
Mildred Harris Chaplin Seeks Divorce from Charlie Chaplin
Mildred Harris Chaplin files for divorce from Charlie Chaplin alleging extreme cruelty and bodily injury since early marriage. Equitable division of community property is requested by Mrs Chaplin as the action proceeds in Los Angeles court.
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United Prem
Los Angeles
Anga
Mildred Harris Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Equitable Division
Hele Property
Denver streetcars to resume service tonight after protests
Denver officials announce street cars will run by night with Mayor Bailey seeking a conference with Governor Shoup on calling in state troops. A contempt-proceedings petition against union leaders is being prepared as strikers vow to fight to the end. Strikebreakers are planned to operate under deputies amid screening of cars.
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Denver
Bailey
Shoup
United Press
Ene
Harding not to confine gospel to front porch
Marion Ohio August 3 Senator Warren G Harding may speak outside Ohio before the campaign ends though no decision has been made yet. Harry B New chairman of the national committee speakers bureau said Harding may appear away from the front porch in the future but the matter is for later decision.
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Associated Press
Marion, O
Warren GQ
Harding
Ohio
Harry 8. New
Speakers Bureau National Committee
Amnesty Granted to Kapp Rebels by Reichstag Bill
Berlin reports pardons will be granted to all persons involved in the Kapp revolution last March under the government amnesty bill adopted by the Reichstag after a lengthy debate.
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KAPP
Reichstag
Associated Press
Berlin
Trail Blazing Plane Crashes Into Nebraska House
A metal trail plane on a New York to San Francisco route struck a Nebraska house in Omaha on August 3. Pilot Capt Matt Hey and passengers Eddie Tuckenh banker Lieut Charles R Colt and T J O Frien escaped unharmed as the craft fell to the ground. The plane wrecked but no injuries were reported. Local residents Mrs Fred Newman and family and H Levison at Cheyenne were noted, with others planning travel plans tomorrow.
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Omaha
New York
San Francisco
Capt
Matthey
Eddie Tuckenhbanker
Charles R. Colt
T. J. O'Frien
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Ak Bar-Ben Eld
Labor Party Convention Deliberations Slow Progress in Wyoming
The Labor party convention in Wyoming reported slow progress as committees debated policy. John D. Salmond presided with John Delaney as temporary secretary. the platform emphasized labor remuneration, anti profiteering, and progressive policies while telegraphing Farmer Labor support for upcoming campaigns.
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Labor Party
John D. Salmond
John Delaney
Locklear and Partner Die in Midair Plunge
United Kansas report from Los Angeles states Lt Omar Locklear and Lt Milton Elliott, noted for daring aerial feats, perished when their plane caught fire and crashed. Rescue teams found both men dead at the wreck site.
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United Ks
Los Angeles
Omar Locklear
Milton Eliiott
Villa Playing Trick at Torreon Surrender Seen
El Paso observers believe Villa may not surrender his army soon and suspects the rebel chief is up to another trick. They note he previously deceived the government on several occasions.
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United Presa
EL Paso
Texas
Villa
Torreon
Roosevelt To Speak In State Capital August 27
New York reports the full western speaking tour of Franklin D Roosevelt starts August 1 in Chicago. He will address audiences in Nevada August 25, Salt Lake City and Ogden on the 26th, Cheyenne Wyoming on the 27th, and likely Omaha on August 28.
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Associated Press
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Nevada
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Mth
Cheyonm
Wyo
Omaha
Bolsheviki push as Poles retreat under Red pressure
A United Prona dispatch from London reports Bolshevik forces storming ahead while Polish resistance frays. Berlin says Red Cross workers are ordered to flee Poland as reports claim Polish armies defending Warsaw are routed and Russia nears the capital.
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London
Arye
Poland
Red Cross
Berlin
Warsaw
jWhreaw
Woman's Party Sees Suffrage Defeat Threat
Mrs Abbie Scott Baker of the National Woman's Party urges Gov Cox to speed ratification efforts in Tennessee warning the legislature may refuse. She plans a mission to Senator Warren G Harding to press the cause tomorrow.
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Dayton
Ohio
Tennessee
Jamey M. Cox
Abbie Scott Baker
Poli- Hcal
National Woman's Party
Warren G. Harding
Seven Bandits Rob Bank in Davenport Heist
Seven men robbed the Commercial Bank in Davenport after moonrise, escaping with about 880 dollars. Police pursue leads as local residents report sighting the suspects in the area.
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Town
Aig
Moon
Moline
Tll
Chicago Court Clears Docket Radical Case
Officials plan to clear the fall term docket of radical cases. The article mentions eighty six Communists and thirty seven others to be tried, with a guilty verdict noted in one state act case. The prose is garbled but centers on court actions against radicals and upcoming trials.
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Chicago
W. Pullty
Dempsey Signs for Battle at Benton Harbor
Champion Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske of St Paul reached agreement on a Labor Day bout in Benton Harbor after Dempsey signed articles of agreement. The fight, widely anticipated, was formally assured this afternoon.
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Benton Harbor
Preas
Benton Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Beef prices fall in July report
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports wholesale beef prices slumped during July. The dull market activity reflected weaker demand and oversupply concerns affecting multiple cuts across the beef trade.
Wallingford Besieged by Note Holders
Boston August 2 Anxious note holders gather outside the Securities Exchange Company offices seeking return of funds from Charles Ponzi. The crowd forms before daylight as investors demand repayment from the famed foreign exchange scheme.
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Wallingford
Associated Press
Boston
Charles Ponzi
Leanne
Securities Exchange Company
Pons
Rail freight rates not to raise living costs says official
An official states railroad rate increases by five to ten percent will not raise living costs. He argues freight costs do not pass fully to consumers and that the sector can absorb the change.
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