Ponzi Confesses Past Conviction as Bank Closings Trigger Panic
Boston Aug 11 Charles Ponzi admits he is a former convict and resigns from Hanover Trust after bank examiner findings that loans exceeded legal limits and were doubtful. Ponzi claims he did not commit forgery, blaming Zarossi and detailing his six months in prison while offering to provide witnesses. The Hanover Trust shows three times legal reserve and no debt from Ponzi.
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Boston
Charles Ponzi
Hanover Trust Company
J.C. Allen
Ponzi
Allen
Wanover Trust Company
Williams. McNary
Statdémente
Zarossi
Charles Bianchi
Montreal
Poland pleads for aid as Vistula crisis deepens
Washington dispatch reports a Polish council of defense proclamation urging nations to act or face a new world war if Poland falls to Bolshevik forces. Prince Sumormirski says Poland will seek immediate war material and possible credits from the United States to sustain its fight against the Soviets.
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Washington
Associated Press
Polish National Council of Defense
Poland
Vistula
Nicholas
William
Warsaw
West
Europe
Truth
United State
Prince Sumormirski
Italy
United States
Legation
Polish Council of National Defense
British Premier questions French government line on Wrangel
London Aug 11 Premier Lloyd George told his cabinet colleagues that France had recognized General Wrangel's government report. He noted Premier Millerand's absence from Paris and suggested the French foreign office staff may be rebelling against policy.
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London
Lloyd George
France
Miners Return to Work After Two Week Strike
Several thousand Kansas coal miners on strike for two weeks over penalties for a five day week will return to work immediately. Alexander M. Howat, district president of the United Mine Workers, announced the decision saying miners would go back on their own accord, not by his direct order.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
Alexander M. Howat
United Mine Workers
McGraw Questioned After Lambs Club Fight Incident
District Attorney said John J. McGraw manager of the New York Giants and chauffeur William Meagan were asked to appear for questioning about the Lambs club fight. Actor John C. Slavin, with a fractured skull, was found in front of McGraw home after interceding at the club. Liggett and Slavin accompanied McGraw home. Slavin was placed in hospital and McGraw remained at home under a doctor’s care.
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New York
Joyce
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
William Meagan
The
Lambs’ Club
McGraw
John C. Slavin
Slavin
Winfield Liggett
Ptay
Liggett
North Carolina lawmakers urge Tennessee to avoid ratifying
Fifty three of the 120 members of the North Carolina lower house sent a message to the Tennessee legislature stating North Carolina will not ratify the federal suffrage amendment and asking that Tennessee not force it on North Carolina.
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Raleigh, N
North Carolina
Tennessee
Babe Ruth Injured Sliding Into Second in First Inning
Babe Ruth of the New York Americans was forced to retire from a game in Cleveland after dislocating his knee while sliding into second base in the first inning. He collapsed and was carried off but was expected to return by Thursday.
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Cleveland
Babe Ruth
New York Americans
Ruth
Speaker
Two Nations Sign Treaties With Russia
Helsinki Finland report states Russia and Finland agreed on armistice terms at Dorpat on Wednesday. A London Times dispatch from Riga notes Ulitzia signed a peace treaty with Russia on the same day.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Russia
Dorpat
London
Uletzia
Sayr
London Times
Riga
Pittman Says Cox Will Spend Month Speaking in West
OGDEN Utah Aug 11 Governor Cox will spend September on an intensive campaign in the west. Senator T Pittman of Nevada a member of the democratic western headquarters announced on his way east to meet Franklin D Roosevelt. He said Cox will make many friends in the west and that his views on reclamation and development align with Cox. Pittman will accompany Roosevelt on the western speaking tour.
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Ogden
Utah
Cox
T. Pittman
Nevada
Democratic Western Headquarters
Franklin D. Roosevelt
West
White
Pittman
Roosevelt
Weather Forecast Signals Fair Thursday and Friday
The forecast calls for generally fair weather on Thursday and Friday with a chance of local showers in the southeast portion. Temperatures rise slowly as conditions remain mild across the region.
Denver Tramway strike vote rejects end to walkout
Denver workers voted 771 to 36 against returning to work under company terms after a conference with Major General Wood who acted as arbiter. The tramway system prepared to hire new operators as 168 cars ran on most lines with 200 cars planned for Thursday morning.
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Denver
Denver Tramway Company
General Wood
Allen H. Burt
Frederick W. Hild
Tramway Company
William 8. Foley
Clarence J. Morely
Criminal Division
District Court
Morely
Graft Charges Reported Against Los Angeles Police
A partial grand jury report filed Wednesday accuses the Los Angeles police department of graft and corruption from multiple sources. The document outlines various alleged misconduct within the force and related circles in the city.
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Los Angeles
Police Department
Colorado Republican assembly designates candidates for U S senator
In Denver on August 11 Samuel D Nicholson of Leadville led the Republican state assembly votes for United States senator with 418 ballots, followed by Carl Schuyler of Denver and Rice Means. George Stephans was chosen for lieutenant governor with 451 votes. James Carrigues led for supreme court candidate with 620 votes, Whitford 406 votes. Governor Oliver Shoup won unanimous designation for re nomination and earned praise for handling mob threats and governing.
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Denver
Samuel D. Nicholson
Leadville
Republican State Assembly
Carl Ce. Schuyler
Colonel Rice
Nicholson
Schuyler
Means
George Stephans
Delta
James ©. Starkweather
Warly Tooley
Trinidad
Otis R. Lewis
Fremont
James B. Carrigues
Greeley
Supreme Court
Greeley W. Whitford
District Court
Oliver Shoup
Shoup
Apparent German Advance Sees Warsaw Run for Escape
Reports from the city say the enemy draws nearer and encircles Gvichuge. Crowds flee by cart and car as the railway station is besieged. No government statements or escape plans exist. Train travel is nearly suspended due to military operations and branch line disruptions.
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Warsaw
Warsaw Situation Varies as Warsaw Fronts Hold
Paris reports little change in the Warsaw front with slight progress toward the capital and danger perceived from the north. The Danzig Warsaw railroad is cut for 80 miles and Polish cavalry advances along the Prussian border while Reds move west of the Middle Bug. Soviets delay reply to the Polish armistice note and send delegates, prompting military leaders to doubt peace talks and blame Poland for delays.
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Paris
Warsaw
Danzig-Warsaw
Polsheviki
Middle Bug
Poland
Cox Seeks Campaign Speech at Camp Perry Rifle Range
Governor Cox arrives from Dayton to deliver his primary address on Thursday at Camp Perry Ohio. He will emphasize the role of the national guard and citizen soldiers in the war and present the Olio Governor's cup to the rifle shooting contest winner. He also plans to take part in shooting demonstrations.
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Columbus
Cox
Dayton
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Guard
Second Revolution Confron ts Huerta in Vera Cruz
In Vera Cruz civil war seems inevitable if the federal government sends troops to enforce De la Huerta's order dismissing Governor Nava. Nava remains in office, has not acknowledged the order, and travels between Mexico City Jalapa and Texcoco as he and his adjutant flee by train. Meanwhile General Pablo Gonzalez predicts Huerta and Cantu will settle their dispute amicably soon. he believes Lower California is too distant to sustain extended operations.
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Vera Cruz
de la Huerta
Nava
Mexico City
Jalapa
Treasure Skeletons Draw Treasure Ships Crew Hunters to Island
Treasure hunters rushed to Corpus Pass after 25 skeletons were found on a nearby island. The remains are believed to be Spanish sailors from a wrecked 18th or 19th century treasure ship, with several million dollars in bullion reportedly lost.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Pass
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