Polish Front Collapses as White Russians Revolt Across Region
United Press reports the Polish front from Pripet to the Carpathians has broken down with widespread White Russian uprisings. Rail traffic into Minsk Bielestok and Baranovichi is paralyzed as red advance and bridge destruction disrupts the area. Fierce fighting continues in Crimea. Bolshevik forces cross the Beresina near Navosiaki 50 miles northeast of Minsk, per the Polish communique.
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United Press
Berlin
Pripet
Carpathians
Minsk
Bielestok
Baranovichi
Crimea
Warsaw
Beresina
Navosiaki
Torszoy
Rovno Captured by Red Forces in Polish Front
Bolshevik troops seize the fortress of Rovno as they push toward Polish lines. Romania readies strong defense on the Bessubardian front while a major battle rages across the Moo lish front. Fighting continues from Polodst to Molodechno and along the railway into Vilna.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Tme
The
Socialist Party
Rovno
RED
United Press
London
Rumania
Bessubardian
Polodst
Molodechno
Vilna
Bolshevik Push Reported on Polish Front Flank
London dispatch says Bolshevik forces broke through on the southern flank of the Polish front. Soviet military authorities claim success but Moscow reports no breakthrough at Blaro-Konstantinov according to an official wireless statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blaro-Kongstantinov
Firecracker Fatality in Fourth of July Incident
Six year old Delfina Domingo died in Douglas Arizona from burns after small boys threw firecrackers during a Fourth of July celebration. Her clothing caught fire and she succumbed to injuries.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Delfina Domingo
Ero Cor
Hobson presses Cox for day decision on prohibition
Richmond P. Hobson in a telegram from San Francisco urged Governor Cox to define his federal stance on alcohol content. Cox said a later reply would come and would not dodge the issue. Cox plans a vigorous national campaign with Roosevelt and others, aiming for an active, clean fight. He expects to tour the country and keep things cordial with Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Richmond P. Hobson
San Francisco
Cox
Hobson
Tobron
James M. Cox
Democraticc
Franklin D. Trhoonevelt
Homer $. Cummings
J. Moore
Seniator Harding
Acceptance Speech Drafted by Harding for Campaign
Marion July 4 Senator Warren G Harding the Republican candidate for president drafted his acceptance speech in his office and will meet National Chairman Will Hays and Harry Daugherty tomorrow. The campaign is strenuous and recreation has been excluded. Chicago July Will Hays resumed talks with party leaders in the Midwest and will travel to Marion Ohio for a conference with Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Warren G. Trarding
Will Hays
Harry Dougherty
Harding
Chicago
Will H. Taws
Ohio
Coleman du Pont
Priority Rail Rule Debated To Ease Transportation Congestion
Daniel Willard chairman of the advisory committee of the Association of Railway Executives testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the need for a priority rail rule to favor essential commodities amid rail congestion.
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Washington, Jilly
Daniel Willard
Comuittes
The
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reward Offered for Bribery by Natrona Officials
A five hundred dollar gold reward is posted by Natrona County Tribune president J E Hanway for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of any Casper city or Natrona county official who accepts bribes from gamblers or gambling resort operators. The reward is payable upon conviction in a court in Natrona County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Natrona
State of
Wyoming
Natrona County Tribune, Inc
J. E. Hanway
Prove the Charges in City and County Reforms Drive
The Tribune offers five hundred dollars to clear city and county officials of harmful charges or convict them of wrong. Insinuations of graft and gambling malpractice circulate, and the paper calls for public action to expose or punish the guilty and restore trust. Support from the community is urged to root out alleged corruption and vindicate honest officials.
State rests in Cordillo case in Cheyenne trial
The state may rest today in the Pete Cordillo murder trial in Cheyenne Wyoming. Testimony so far mirrors the Colin Cordillo manslaughter trial with the key difference a confession by Pete Cordillo may be offered. The defense is expected to present the same evidence as the prior trial, with Pete Cordillo taking the stand.
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Cordillo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pete Cordillo
Frank Jennings
Colin Cordillo
John Cordillo
Men Sentenced to Die Granted Short Reprieve
Lincoln Nebraska July reprieve granted for Alson Ti. Cole and Allen Vincent Grammer who were to be electrocuted for Mrs. Tulie Vet murder while Grammer's appeal remains pending before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Lincoln
Net
Alson Ti. Cole
Allen Vincent Grammer
Pricuy
Mra
Tuli Vet
Aung Natory
Crammer
United States Circuit Court of Umbels
Suffrage Amendment Defeated In Louisiana Legislature
The Louisiana legislature failed to suspend the rules to act on the suffrage amendment before adjournment. The vote to suspend failed 12 to 46, leaving the amendment defeated today.
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Baton Rouge
Divorce case dismissed after plaintiff's case
Alfred Malmberg sought divorce from Waren Malmberg but the action was dismissed on motion by Mrs. Malmberg's attorney after the plaintiff's case was heard. Malmberg works as a conductor for the C. N. W. line.
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Alfred Malmberg
Waren Malmberg
Malmberg
Kimball
City Council Moves to Curb Gambling Firms
City officials led by Mayor Ben H. Pelton Jr. push for a strict ordinance to wipe out gambling operations. A preliminary draft proposes warrants for seizure of gambling equipment and penalties up to 1000 dollars and six months in jail for offenders.
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Ben H. Pelton, Jr
Mexico to export over ten million barrels oil in 1970
Mexico will export more than 10 million barrels of oil in 1970, exceeding the remainder of the world including the United States. Tampico statistician George Blardone says about 100 million barrels will go to the United States, with exports 10 percent higher than 1969.
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Mexico
United States
George Blardone
Tampico Oil Statistician
Twins Born in Prison Cell in Quebec Death Row Infirmary
Marie Anne Houde Gagnon gave birth to a boy and a girl in the jail infirmary while under death sentence for murder by cruelty and neglect of her stepdaughter Aurore. The father, Telesphore Diagnon, serves time for complicity in the same murder.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Duly
Maarie Anne Houde Gagnon
Aurore
Telesphore Diagnon
Joueliter
Judge Lande lashes out over Dorsey ruling in Wilson case
Chicago July judge Kenesaw M Lande condemned President Wilson for commuting the sentence of James Tiersey a Gilbert cattleman in a dramatic bench statement. Dorey was convicted of selling cattle advertised as pureblood Holsteins that proved to be common stock and possibly diseased in a federal case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kenesaw M. Lande
Day Aid
Presi
Wilson
James Tiersey
Rmillh
Gilbert
Dorey
Extra revolt breaks out in Potosi state
Mexico City dispatch reports a new uprising in San Luis Potosi led by a figure with about 100 men. The war office notes the movement is not considered important at this time.
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Potosi State
Mexico City
Ceneral
San Luis Potosi
War Office
Large Silk Importer Placed In Trustees Hands In New York
A major silk importing and manufacturing company with 15 plants in New England and the Middle Atlantic states and offices in Japan and China was turned over to trustees to continue business. The firm had assets of about 11 million dollars and liabilities around 5 million, but insufficient assets to meet immediate demands. The collapse of six value markets in Japan and cancelled orders contributed to the financial distress.
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New York
Klote Throwing Company
New England
Middle Atlantic
Japan
China
Trune Tees
House Fa
Agameat
Wetting
Pinchot Sends Envoy to Sound La Follette For Third Party Bid
Amos Pinchot, member of the Committee of Party Might, travels to Madison Wisconsin to confer with Renato La Follette noted as a leading candidate for a third party presidential nomination.
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Pinchot
Associated Press
Chicago
Amos Pinchot
Committee of Party
Madison
Wis
Renato la Follette
Tion
Campaign probe shifted amid Georgia lynching allegations
Testimony before a national campaign probe described brutal force suppressing eight percent of the Negro vote in Georgia and a broad exodus of Black voters. Johnson testified Lowden’s Georgia race cost 820 thousand dollars and that Wool managers spent 60 to 80 thousand. Valmer’s drive allegedly used federal job holders.
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Chicago
Georgia
Byetry
Lincoln Dohitinon
Georgy
Johnon Wald
Johnson
Lowden
Valmer
Investigation Narrowed Controversy Hits Valmer Campaign
Chicago July senate committee announces Mt Louk inquiry into Attorney General Valmer’s bid. Edward Goltra of Missouri reportedly funded 14 delegates to the state convention that ousted Senator Reed, amid committee proceedings and witness lists.
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Chicago
Senate Committee
Mt. Louk
Valmer
Kenyon
Edward FP
Goltra
Missouri
Iocan
Heed
Kowd
Allies offer six month extension to German disarmament
In Spa Belgium Premier Lloyd George on behalf of the Allies proposed extending the deadline to October for the German army to drop to 150,000 and to January 1 1921 for a 100,000 force under the Versailles treaty, with some troops in the neutral zone allowed briefly. Military officials reported no agreement and resumed talks amid rumors of proposed concessions and mobilization plans.
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Spa
Belgium
Lloyd George
United Press
EPA
Allied Supreme Council
Geasler
Mehrentwen
Germania
President Wilson to Call League Assembly Meeting
London reports that President Wilson will convene the League of Nations assembly in November. Cecil Hillringworth, undersecretary for foreign affairs, denounced the move in the House of Commons.
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Pres. Wilson
Associated Press
London
Wilton
League of Natiens
Assembly of the League
Cecil Hillringworth
House of Conunons
Russian trade restrictions lifted today
The report states Russian trade restrictions are removed with the U S and Britain planning continued economic measures. Officials emphasize ongoing monitoring of imports materials and energy flows while urging orderly transition and continued cooperation among nations.
Violent Riot Claims Multiple Chinese Casualties
A chaotic riot in China results in several deaths and widespread disruption. Initial reports indicate casualties among civilians amid shortages and rising tensions. Reuters notes the unrest sparked by hunger and price shocks affecting urban areas.
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Payton
Covernor Cox
Auto Talgile
Hays
Tee
Flays
Baron Oppear
the Tribune
Amvere
Coogi
Natron
Pelton
Www Keota
Fred van Gorden
Dunn
Jomor
Dorsey
Germany
Wallington
Dresident
Wilsaty Bois
Cuman Klang
Hina
Roy
Poole
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