Unconditional Cessation of Russian Advance Demanded
The Herald reports Prime Minister Lloyd George delivered an ultimatum to Soviet representatives demanding immediate and unconditional stop to the Russian advance into Poland before any armistice. Britain threatens war if ignored. Berlin notes Reds near Warsaw. Britain mobilizes two divisions for Poland per Matin.
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London
Associated Press
the Herald Today
Lloyd George
Poland
Russia
Daily Mail
Berlin
Warsaw
Harding Works for Suffrage Amendment
Senator Harding telegraphed Republican suffrage leaders at Nashville in a push to secure Tennessee legislature ratification of the constitutional suffrage amendment.
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Harding
Marion
Associated Press
Nashville
Tennessee
Fate of suffrage hinges on Tennessee primary results
Memphis report says the fate of the suffrage amendment depends on today's statewide primaries. Thirteen legislative seats are on the ballot, and Governor Robertson plans a special session to convene Monday after the election.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Associated Press
Robertson
Alaska Sails Today With Many Passengers
The Alaska departed Seattle at 9 o clock this morning carrying 209 passengers. Among the Cordova group were W. J. Foster Joseph Foster A W Seabright J H Shirk F M Sawtell Mrs J W Date Richard Date Miss A Marshall Charles Erickson Miss L Webber Miss EH Webber C R Wackwitz Ernest N Whitney Helen Larrance Robert D Finney and sixteen others.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Alaska
Cordova
W. J. Foster
Joseph Foster
A. W. Seabright
J. H. Shirk
F. M. Sawtell
J. W. Date
Richard Date
A. Marshall
Charles Erickson
L. Webber
EH. Webber
C. R. Wackwitz
Ernest N. Whitney
Helen Larrance
Robert D. Finney
Severage
Troops Mobilized in Campaign Against Governor Cantu
Secretary of War Calles said only 3000 men would be mobilized for the campaign against Governor Cantu, with more possible if needed. Unconditional surrender has been demanded of Cantu by representatives of the provisional government at Mexicali. Efforts for settlement are under way between the Mexican federal government and Governor Cantu in the northern Lower California division.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Calles
Cantu
California
Los Angeles
Mexicali
San Diego
Lower
Pilgrim Landing Centenary Proposed by Wilson
President Wilson issues proclamation suggesting December 21 be marked as the centenary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock with nationwide observances planned.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Plymouth Rock
Fire Devastates Pontotoc Business District
Pontotoc Mississippi suffered a large blaze destroying sixteen business district buildings last night with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. Fire lines were held after several hours as investigators began assessing the scene.
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Pontotoc
Miss
Associated Press
Baseball Bat Ends Life of Prisoner in Jail Yard
Harold Newcomb a life prisoner for murder died from injuries after being struck with a baseball bat by fellow inmate Charles Wilson another life prisoner during a penitentiary game in Walla Walla Washington last night AP report notes the incident occurred at the prison.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Associated Press
Harold Newcomb
Charles Wilson
Press Cannot Be Barred From News
Supreme Justice Fawcett extended a preliminary injunction to prevent Mayor Hylan from barring reporters from the board of estimates chamber citing the press is not to be hampered in gathering news or disseminating information.
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New York
Associated Press
Supreme Justice
Fawcett
Brooklyn
Hylan
Chamber of the Board of Estimates
Supreme Court Asked to Reconsider Prohibition Ruling
A petition was filed in the supreme court yesterday seeking reconsideration of the June 7 decision upholding prohibition. The move requests a review of the ruling and its conduct in the high court.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Associated Press
Mail Planes Making Good Time in Flight
The leading plane of the mail squadron departed Salt Lake City for Reno as part of a flight mail run. The second plane left Cheyenne for Salt Lake City on the same mission, signaling steady progress in the mail air route.
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Salt Lake City
Associated Press
Reno
Cheyenne
Wyo
Salt Lake
Police Close In On Train Bandits Near Crow's Nest Pass
Police set a cordon along the Crow's Nest pass divide between Alberta and British Columbia as the suspected train bandits from yesterday's Canadian Pacific passenger train robbery elude capture. Authorities believe they head toward Montana and the loot total remains undetermined.
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Lethbridge
Associated Press
Crow’s Nest Pass
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Montana
Cobb Likely To Speak In Democratic Campaign
Ty Cobb the Detroit outfielder likely will appear as a Democratic speaker during the campaign, it was announced today.
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New York
Associated Press
Ty” Cobb
Detroit
Shamrock IV to remain as trial horse for Shamrock V
The Shamrock IV will not be broken up and will be kept as a trial horse for the Shamrock V in 1922.
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New York
Associated Press
Alaska resources pledge support for open development
Miners' convention approves roughly a 20 percent wage increase to be effective immediately for two years. Secretary Payne and Secretary Daniels urged immediate action for Alaska, praising unity and urging new legislation and removal of restrictions to boost development and commerce to the Orient.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Miners’ Convention
Embassy denies Japanese laborers entering United States
The Japanese embassy issued a statement saying Japanese coolies migrating to South America and Mexico may be entering the United States via the Mexican border, but once in the western hemisphere the government has no way of tracking their movements. It says direct entry from Japan is not possible.
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Washington
Associated Press
South American
Mexico
United States
Japan
Grand Jury Report Refused Over Leaked Indictments
Federal Judge A L Schuler refused to receive the grand jury report on forty one leaders of a jail strike after a leak sent copies to newspapers before court. The jurors must renew sessions and investigate the leak with the judge labeling the informer an anarchist.
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Chicago
Associated Press
A. L. Schuler
Grand Jury
Samuel Alschuler
Oregon Population Grows by 16.4 Percent
Aged census returns show Oregon official population at 783,285, an increase of 110,520 people. The gain represents a 16.4 percent rise.
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Washington
Associated Press
Oregon
Second Saskatchewan cyclone wrecks Esteven district
Regina reports a second cyclone in a few days hit the Esteven district of Saskatchewan. Many buildings were blown down and communication is interrupted, but no loss of life has been reported.
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Regina
Associated Press
Esteven
Saskatchewan
Miners Refuse Order to Return to Work
Pittsburg Kansas August 5 The local president of the miners telegraphed International President Lewis refusing to comply with the order that the striking coal miners of 30 local unions return to work.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Associated Press
International
Lewis
Col Hunt Acquitted On Neglect Charge At Fort Jay
Col John E. Hunt former commander at the Fort Jay military prison was acquitted of neglect on duty in connection with the escape of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the millionaire alleged draft evader.
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Col. Hunt
Mer
Fort
Jay
Mili
Tary
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Prohibition-tilted Primaries Crown Party Nominees
In St Louis John Matkinson and Arthur Hyde appear as Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees based on Tuesday's primaries. Kansas and Oklahoma results show Curtis and Allen leading renomination on the GOP ticket while Scott Ferris leads Gore for the Democratic Senate nomination.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
John Matkinson
Arthur M. Hyde
Trenton
Topeka
Kan
United States
Curtis
Allen
Oklahoma City
Scott Ferris
Gore
Commander Cepeda Shot Dead as Ensenada Turmoil Sparks Hostilities
Captain L. L. Cepeda commanded the Mexican federal yacht Tecate and was killed in Ensenada streets when Cantu soldiers fired on him. The yacht was seized and the crew either arrested or killed as rebels claimed control of Ensenada’s customs house signaling the start of the Cantu rebellion.
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San Diego
Associated Press
L. L. Cepeda
California
Ensenada
Cantu
Cepeda
Fire destroys Coquitlam town and sheds near Vancouver
Coquitlam, 17 miles east of Vancouver, reports partial destruction by fire. Canadian Pacific freight sheds burn at 1 PM as damages rise to about 100000 dollars.
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Vancouver
B. C
Associated Press
Coquitlam
Here
Canadian Pacific
Street Cars Run in Denver Amid Strike Guarded
Heavily guarded street cars manned by strikebreakers carried passengers in Denver for the first time since the strike began. Disorders were reported in several parts of the city as tensions rose today.
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Denver
Colo
Associated Press
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