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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
1
Polish artillery routes a principal Bolshevik retreat on the northwest front near Lemburg. Repeated attacks in the area are repulsed as the Bolsheviks make a desperate stand at Grodno with reserves being moved.
The Socialist convention in Omaha decided to place Eugene V. Debs' name for president on the state ticket for the November election.
British and American elements captured by Zamora are reported to have escaped during a battle in Jalisco yesterday as Zamora's forces were routed.
San Salvador August 28 report from the Associated Press says the San Miguel volcano is ejecting sand and ash. No damage has been reported.
Women protesting in Washington failed to present their plea to Secretary Colby regarding the imprisonment of Cork Lord Mayor MacSweeney. The Irish freedom activists were halted as they sought access to the secretary in the capital on August 28.
Warrants issued for seven men and three federal agents as an investigation begins into alleged conspiracy between agents and whiskey dealers to evade prohibition law in Chicago.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the cruiser Pittsburg is ordered to proceed from Reval to Danzig to protect Americans amid tensions in the region.
A reception after a polo match where England defeated Belgium saw booing of the British national anthem. The incident prompted a meeting of representatives from all nations, termed a national insult, with Antwerp papers to apologize to the Olympic committee.
Carlisle Kentucky reports changes to the extent of 100000 dollars caused by a cloud burst in that vicinity. No deaths are reported but a number of dwellings were swept from their foundations.
In Hammond Indiana three men in an automobile held up and robbed the master general of the American in here and escaped with over fifteen thousand dollars in cash.
Former soldiers from many countries met in Tacoma to form a state association aimed at combating radicalism in politics. The group intends to stay nonpartisan and avoid partisan politics. Several former soldiers have been endorsed for state offices.
A military lorry was attacked in Dublin today and its driver killed while an officer and two privates were wounded. In Belfast fierce rioting wrecked a police barracks and left many gunshot victims admitted to hospital.
In Seward Aug 28 a large audience welcomed Dan A. Sutherland and Al Chamberlain as Republican delegates candidates. Clean speeches eliminated personalities, crowd cordial, and observers expect strong Republican support in November. In Copengahen Aug 28 Soviet fall appears imminent as Bolsheviks seize valuables and crack down on protests, with shootings and rising garrison unrest.
Reports from Lucerne and London describe mounting appeals for clemency on behalf of Cork Lord Mayor MacSweeney. Proponents argue mercy could aid Ireland reconciliation while opposition warns of adverse consequences. MacSweeney’s health deteriorated with a restless night amid international pressure.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on American Express Company's request for a 15 percent rate increase. The proceedings focus on freight and service charges amid regulatory scrutiny.
Governor Cox arrived in New York as thousands gathered to greet him and shower him with flowers. He pledged a two day visit and condemned Republican efforts to raise a presidential campaign fund as bold brazen and foolish, saying leadership had simply gone foolish.
The American Legion Americanization commission proposes a nationwide assimilation plan with headquarters in New York and branches through all posts. Immigrants would be released to the commission for Americanization work, with Commissioner Wells said to have approved the plan at Ellis Island.
Two thousand longshoremen quit work in port tying up every British ship. They vow to spread the walkout to US ports to press Britain to release MacSweeney the lord mayor of Cork.
Lima dispatch reports serious mutinies among 15,000 Chilean troops in Tayna and Arica with fatalities and demands to return home.
In Marion Senator Harding told railroad workers he unqualifiedly endorses the Esch Cummins railroad reorganization act predicting it will be the greatest forward step in railroad legislation. In Helena Montana complete returns show John M Evans defeated for renomination by Burton Watson giving Nonpartisan League a clean sweep of the Democratic ticket.
Dallas Texas August 28 Fred Douglas a Negro was hanged today for the murder of an oil station manager. For his last meal he asked for a big cherry pie.
Deputy Sheriff Hadrean and federal agent Stanley Weiss were fatally wounded in a raid on a still in Oklahoma City. A deputy was seriously hurt near Arcadia as officers tried to seize the operation. A posse heads to the scene while others guard approaches.
James Martin Miller former consul general to New Zealand sent letters to Senate campaign investigation committee chair Kenyon urging scrutiny of minor party finances and methods. He claims Socialists are raising a larger fund than ever and the Non Partisan League is amassing a huge sum for propaganda and political campaigns. He alleges Russian Bolsheviks finance the Socialists.
Women of South St. Paul Minn claim the distinction of first to vote under the suffrage amendment. They participate in a special election on a proposed bond issue to improve the water supply.
Senator Borah leaves Boise to join the 1920 campaign in the east. He plans to address the League of Nations issue and restoration of constitutional government during his stump speaking tour.
A blast at the Detroit Pressed Steel Company yards in New York injured thirty men, eight seriously, and damaged four buildings. The acetylene gas tank explosion occurred today, with responders rushing to the scene to treat victims and secure the area.
Senator Harding declares the League of Nations a failure and urges a new world association based on The Hague tribunal. He vows to act quickly with top advisers from both parties to form the compact. He also calls for a plain notice to governments that the United States will not submit to wrongs against its citizens or property, including actions in Mexico.
Major Payne Baldwin, a detective, was wounded in a clash between striking miners and guards at Willis Branch Coal Company in Raleigh county. Two trains remain outside as crews fear entering. state police work to quell the disturbance.
The schooner De fiance went ashore at the harbor entrance in a gale near Aberdeen Washington and is expected to be pulled off at high tide today with aid from a tugboat after the vessel ran aground yesterday.
Captain Street completes repairs on the engine and plans to depart Nome Friday morning for Fairbanks. Other planes will meet him at Ruby on the Yukon river, with all arrivals expected the same day.
Telegrams from Petrograd describe widespread malnutrition as the city endures severe food shortages. The letters portray a population facing extreme hunger and rationed supplies amid wartime hardship.
Billy Miske tells reporters he fears no knockout punch from Jack Dempsey. He plans to take the fight to the champion on Labor Day, relying on speed and boxing skill rather than backing away in Benton Harbor Michigan.
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