Polish Counteroffensive Advances Despite Setbacks
Polish troops press a widening counteroffensive with advances of 80 to 100 miles from Warsaw as American aviators support the effort. Armistice delegates at Minsk seek leniency while Polish forces push Reds back, with reports of Lukow and Badin abandoned near Warsaw.
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Associated Preas
London
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Milan
Warsaw
Badin
Mordow
Opponents Fail to Rescind First Act in House
A suffrage leader moved to adjourn and the vote passed by viva voce. Speaker Walker did not reconsider, signaling the opposition had pledged enough to rescind ratification. Tomorrow any member may offer reconsideration, ending Walker’s two day exclusive right.
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Clerk Held for Robbery in Embezzlement Case
Los Angeles August 20 Johnson reported a safe break in with 24000 dollars in bail money stolen and was arrested on embezzlement charges. He allegedly forced the safe door and relocked the inner door after the theft. Grand jury witnesses included associates and a bank auditor.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Mat Johnson
Johnston
Ankl
Police Detective Bureau
Johnson
W. Doran
Poles Advance Against Germans on Bug River Front
Warsaw reports the Polish right wing of the army pushed toward the Bug River 120 miles east of Warsaw and captured Siadice as their forces drive on Birest-Litovak region. Official statement issued before midday confirms progress and momentum on the eastern front.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Birest-Litovak
Bug River
Siadice
Poles Hold War Front in Warsaw Defense
Polish officers numbering over 600 are leading French commanded units aiding Warsaw against the Soviet advance. In London the Russo Polish peace talks at Minak report Russia’s terms to the Poles, substantially unchanged from London.
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Paris
Weygand
Warsaw
Associated Presa
London
Minak
Russia
Moscow
Poland Warned by U S Over Russian Front Moves
Washington warns Poland against advancing into Russian territory if its army pushes Reds back. The United States urges respect for Russian boundaries by Poland, Finland or any power. Berlin reports say Poland occupied border areas in Upper Silesia near Katowice.
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Poland
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Associated Press
London
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Hilewia
Kattowilts
Berlin
Plot Against Lloyd George Uncovered in Britain
Police in Lucebne report measures taken to protect British Prime Minister Lloyd George after uncovering a plot against him. Officials say the threat prompted heightened security and vigilance by authorities.
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Lloyd George
Associated Press
Lucbene
Fwise
Brit. Inh
Food riot at the state pen under hunger strike pressure
Seventy hunger strikers rioted at the state penitentiary early today. Prisoners broke lights and fired shots. riot calls went out and firefighters quelled the disturbance as guards and authorities responded to restore order.
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Uni Presa
Baltimore
Wilson Calls First League Assembly Meeting Set
President Wilson issued a call for the first assembly of the League of Nations to meet November 15 likely in Geneva. The timing was announced by the state department as the world braces for the new international body.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
League of Nealon Assembly
Annou Ntate
Geneva
Mexican threats to extradite Pershing and leaders
El Paso reports say Mexico will demand the extradition of General Pershing and other leaders of the 1916 American expeditionary force, plus U S officers who crossed into Mexico for bandit pursuits, if the United States seeks Villa's extradition. Washington officials call the reports propaganda with little significance.
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Mexico
Pershing
United States Army
United States
Villa Sax
San Antonio
Tex
la Republica
Washington
Ain't Mateo Wess nner discovers watermelon trace in Quincy
In Quincy on August 20 a watermelon discovery linked to Bishop M. E. Pggaa of the Quincy diocese. The Episcopal church figures in the event as the fruit yields a notable result from the investigation.
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Associated Press
Quincy
M. E. Pggaa
Episcopal Church
Library redecorated this week with refurbishing work
Interior of the Public Library is being redecorated this week with walls being refurabished and woodwork cleaned and revarnished. H. Barber of Lander is here for a few days to look after his business interests.
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Lander
Cox probes shutdown of big industry in Ohio
Governor James M. Cox ordered a survey of weapons for closing the American Woolen Company plant and sent personal representatives to investigate the shutdown of large industrial concerns. He says efforts are being made to keep prices up after a visitation in Toledo on August 20.
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Toledo
James M. Cox
American Woolen Company
Denver Strike Now Deadlock Deepens Amid Walkout
Denver August 20 union tramway employees voted to destroy their applications to return to work, reversing a possible return and maintaining a full strike deadlock. Federal Madison Marvy urged persistence and was cheered as he vowed to stay until a settlement is reached.
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United Press
Denver
Madison Marvy
Wan
Cantu Turns Over Office to Federals
Reports that Gov Betaban Cantu of Lower California turned over his office to Lula M Salazar were confirmed by Miguel Alesio Nobles. Cantu is heading to Los Angeles as the settlement completes the pacification in Mexico.
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Cantu
Associated Press
Mexico City
Betaban Cantu
California
Lula M. Salazar
Miguel Alesio Nobles
Los Angeles
Robles
Mexico
Receiver Named for Chas. Ponzi
A receiver has been named for Charles Ponzi amid ongoing legal actions. The appointment follows concerns over Ponzi related assets and the handling of funds. Local filings indicate court oversight and the possibility of further proceedings to recover losses attributed to Ponzi schemes.
Long Run Won By Finn in Antwerp 10000m
Nurmi of Finland won the final 10000 meter race in 32 minutes 452.5 seconds. Allen Woodring of Philadelphia took the 200 meter dash. B G D Rudd of South Africa won the final heat of the 400 meters with 493.6 seconds. Frank Shea of the U S Navy placed fourth. Foss, Mookey cleared 14 feet 554 inches in the vault setting a new world record. Mr and Mrs R L Forbes returned from Lander Wyoming after a successful fishing trip.
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Associated Press
Antwerp
Nurmi
Allen Woodring
Philadelphia
B. G. D. Rudd
Frank Shea
U. S. Navy
Foss
Mookey
Pennsylvania confirms women’s vote right in November
Harrisburg August 20 Attorney General Schaeffer issued an opinion upholding the constitutional right of women in Pennsylvania to vote in the November general elections The ruling answers a question from Governor Sproul regarding any constitutional restrictions on suffrage for the state’s ratification of the nineteenth amendment.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Schaeffer
Qov. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Tegnersee
Cleveland Pays Tribute to Ray Chapman Today
Cleveland today paid final tribute to Ray Chapman, shortstop of the Cleveland Americans. Thousands could not enter St John’s Cathedral as chapels and offices were half-masted. Mrs Chapman bore up bravely as pallbearers included the Cleveland team and three New York American players.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Cleveland Today
Ray Chapman
Cleveland Americana
St. John's Cathedral
League Park
William 8S
Cullen
W. 8. Nash
Chapman
Two Officers Die as Plane Crashes in Texas Field
In San Antonio on August 20 a crash killed Second Lieutenant Irving Stenson and Cadet Everett Burnon when their airplane fell in a corn field nearby. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
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San Antonio
Tex
Irving Stenson
Everett Burnon
Bootlegged Man Killed in Brighton Gunfight
James Rutledge, 56, a Port Collins resident, shot at two youths who refused a ride in an automobile. Deputies Gherict W. Clemons and Harry McKinney then shot Rutledge near Brighton, after he opened fire on them. He was believed intoxicated from moonshine.
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United Press
Brighton
Colo
James Rutledge
Port Collins
Gherict
W. C. Clemons
Harry McKinney
Rutledge
Moderation Urged on Archbishop in British Politics
A British official message from Rome urges Archbishop to mod erate his treatment of British political questions. The appeal stresses restraint and adherence to neutral religious guidance amid political debates.
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Tralia
Rome
Miners Notify President Wilson of Future Police Action
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, informs President Wilson of forthcoming police agreements to be consummated in several states. The note signals planned coordinated action by miners.
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Pres. Wilson
Washington
John L. Lewis
Rancher Claims Loss Ed Per Cent Of Lambs
Thermopolis Wyoming August 20 Thomas Gillies a leading Mock master of Hot Springs county says he has lost fully 60 per cent of his lamb crop and that other alien men in the region report similar losses. He blames heavy lamb mortality on ewes winter experience and mothers emerging in poor condition unable to feed lambs born with low vitality.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Thomas Gillies
Hot Springs
Counter Charge of Theft in Shawnee Horse Case
In Shawnee, J. B. McVey and Roy Shorts caused the arrest of two cited pledges of H. B. Card on a charge of driving off horses owned by the complainants. Card posted bail for his men and swore out warrants against Shurta and McVey. Four horse theft cases await disposition in court.
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J. B. McVey
Roy Shorts
H. B. Card
Horaea
Card
Shurta
McVey
Thermopolis Editor Claimed Suddenly
Thermopolis Wyoming August 206 Norman Maret editor of the Thermopolis Independent died following an operation after arriving by auto from Yellowstone Park. He collapsed in the park and succumbed shortly after surgery was performed.
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Thermopolie Independent
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