Plucky Poles Press Bolsheviks Back From Capital
Polish forces press dawn offensive against Bolshevik forces marching from the capital. If they hold the line for three more days the advance may be checked and the Bolshevik threat reduced.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
Poles Press Counteroffensive as Warsaw Fights On
Desperate fighting around Warsaw intensifies as Gen Pilsudski and Welczynski throw remaining reserves into a counter offensive. Officials say Bolshevik reserves largely unused while Polish gains widen, with three days seen as pivotal before potential Bolshevik reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilsudeki
Warsaw
Dr W B Capers to Preach at St Peters Church
Dr W B Capers rector of St Andrews Episcopal Church Jackson Miss will preach at St Peters Episcopal Church Sunday morning at eleven o clock. Capers formerly rector of St Peters and longtime president of the Columbia Institute gains many friends in Columbia and Maury county who will hear him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Andrews Church
Jackson
Miss
W. B. Capers
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Jacksen
St. Petera Episcopal Church
Capers
St. Peters Church
Columbia Institute
Columbia
Maury County
Mrs Brownie Friel Returns From Fashion City
Mrs Beowita Friel retorted from a business trip to New York for Anderson Bros. & Co. She attended fashion shows in the great fashion center and predicts skirts will be shorter this fall and winter. She is pleased with purchases for her employer and promises ready made garments and materials for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BeoWwiita
Priel Hhas
New York City
Anderson Bros. & Ofter
Friel
Rights of Way Debate For Jackson Highway
County officials push back against claims of $50 000 in damages from rights of way for the Jackson County highway project. County Attorney Hugh Todd Sherfon reports most suits will be for fencing and few condemnations needed after the road is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamage Svith
Elaine
Viehta
Chun
Hugh Todd Sher Fon
Meyer
Annual Meeting of S. S. Convention in Maury County
Sifiday schools of Maury county will hold their annual convention at the Bigbyville Methodist Church on Wednesday September. Delegates are expected from churches across the county. The state Sunday school secretary and other speakers will attend. An basket dinner will be served as in similar occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sifiday
Maury County
Bigbyville
Hopewell
Cake Representing Bible Honors Hopewell Church Centenary
Mrs Neeley of Maury County created a Bible shaped cake for the Hopewell Church centennial on Wednesday. The large confection, set on violet icing, mirrored the Bible in size and proportions, with springlike floral details and the Bible’s Times and Battaries reproduced artistically. About 65 eggs were used, and a photo was taken as hundreds praised the display and showered congratulations on the creator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Hopewell
Thurston Neeley
Rigby- Ville
Ce County
Neeley
Myx
Air
Fry
Columbia
Ratification of Woman Suffrage Stirs Tennessee
Telegrams from Tennessee report widespread indignation and disbelief after the state House ratified the amendment. Democratic threats over Governor Roberts and Gov. Cox are noted, with opponents awaiting revenge at the polls. Many women appear uninterested in suffrage, saying it was thrust upon them without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Nashville
Toda
Tennessee
Houve
Bridge Open During Repairs At Hopewell Church Centennial Observed
Community reacts to plan for Duck River bridge repairs with one side closed at a time. Gould Construction to replace sills and floors while keeping traffic, amid local gloom and support for the Hopewell Associated Reform Presbyterian church centennial observance with speakers and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Hopewell Church
Nashville
Hugh Todd Shetton
Duck River
Gould Constietion Company
Traffe
Riverside
Columbia
Dlaighter
Shelton
Reds Quitting Vilna Move Headquarters to Brodna
United Press reports Holheviki are transferring operations from Vilna to Brodna with officials stating the move as part of shifting headquarters amid current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Holvheviki
Vilna
Brodna
Building Up Fine Herd Jersey Cows
Benson Redding of Calleoka is building a real herd of registered Jerseys. He recently topped the Forise-fallanfant gale by purchasing the young bull Pogis of Homt Farm Loth at 750 dollars. Redding plans to register and improve his herd, seeking a tow roy wily bred addition to expand the dairy operation. He aims to make Jerseys the most profitable dairy cattle on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Redding
Calleoka
Redding
Pogis
Homt Farm
Ld Bbs
Hlaswellon
Johnson to Speak in Favor of 6 0 P
Senior Hiram Johnson will tour the West and Middle West in support of Gov. Harding. The announcement came from Republican western headquarters. The speech begins October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Hy United
Ban Francisco
Aus
Hiram Johnson
Middle West
Tehalf
Gov
Harding
Republican Western
Cox Attacks Senate Oligarchy Over Treaty Defeat
Cox hammers Senate oligarchy for thwarting a treaty in a global condemnatory push. He claims conditions worldwide worsen due to ongoing obstruction and vows continued pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Senate
Democratic presidential candidate blasts Republicans in speech
In South Bend Indiana on August 19 the Democratic nominee denounces the Republican Senate for unsettled conditions and blocks on tax reductions. He argues that cost of living would drop with tax cuts and that ratification of a peace pact would stabilize normal prices if achieved months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prema
South Rend
Ind
Senate
Combatence Todiana
Hoe
Goodling
Seld
Watson Spends Night in Jail After Georgia Disturbance
Thomas Watson former presidential candidate and current senate hopeful admitted two drinks before his arrest for public indecency in Buford Georgia. He was released on a 500 dollar bond. companion Miller posted 1,000 dollars and faced weapons charges. They apologized to proprietor Mike Sallie Wilhy after an incident involving profane language and claims of medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Buford
Thomas
Watson
United States Senate
Hs, Miller
Mike Sallie Wilhy
Whiter
Physiciana
New Election Laws May Be Needed in Alabama
Governor Kilby may call a special session to decide on election laws for women under the nineteenth amendment. Constitutional lawyers split on whether existing laws grant suffrage to women or require new wording. Kilby has been out of state and plans to consult the legal department upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Thos. B. Kilby
Alabama
Tennessee
Kilby
Legal Department
Dr P D Biddle Returns to Office After Illness
Dr P D Biddle is able to be out and back at his office after several days of rest. He believes his treatment and rest benefited him, and his many patients were glad to see him today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Biddle
PD. Biddle
Hess
University of Tennessee engineer demos terracing and drainage
Prof H B Biles, engineering specialist, travels from Knoxville to teach practical terracing ditching and drains in the Murphy settlement Cullookapike area. He plans demonstrations in the tenth district and at James Ridley on Mt Pleasant pike. Heavy rains this year have damaged lands and heightened terracing interest for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Biles
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Bliss
Murphy Settlement
Cullooka Pike
Tenth
James Ridley
Mt. Pleasant Pike
Fortiers
British French Officials Close Diplomatic Rift In Paris
Paris August 1 France and Great Britain settled their differences over recognition of General Vrangel in Southern Russia. A formal note will be issued. British ambassador Derby, who led talks in Paris, has been granted leave on vacation by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
France
Great Britain
Vranele
Russia
I Cemea
Derby
Paria
Tie Geverniment
Memorial Burials Prompt Columbia Businesses to Close
Columbia observes tributes to Lieut Clarence Fry Basil D Blocker and Wilson Holtman Maury county soldiers buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. Stores close from noon to end of day as processions and funerals proceed with honor guards and American Legion participation. Services held at Rose Hill Cemetery with Elders Slayden and Walker officiating. crowds attend the somber tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Mere Ories
Clarence Fry
Hans D. Blocker
Wilson Houtman
Maury
Beautful Hose Hill
Business Teches of
Columbia
Flay
American Legion
Lieut. Pry
Tho. W. Pry
Basil D
Williamsport Pike
Mrr Holtman
Maury Undertaking Company
Rose Hill Cemetery
Holmen
Blocker
Lieut
Fry
J. Paul Slayden
J. J. Walker
Nastville
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Prose
Gens
Pitsudnis
Welygand
French Foreign Office
Jackson Highway
Bigbyville Methodist Church
Lincoln County
Democrate Ale
Roberts
Gev. Cox
Hye
Carolyn Williams
Goren
Ays and
Russell
Renator Clarke
Howe
Miss Williams
Matthewa
Organization of
W. T. Simpson
Albert R. Matthews
Seasion
J. H. Peoples
John, R Edwards
Fayetteville
Reform Presbyterian Church
Villna
Georgia
H. B. Bliss
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