Battle Over Warsaw Grows as Defenders Rally
Reports from Warsaw describe a fierce battle with Red Cavalry in the suburbs and a Polish counteroffensive reaching Praga. Citizens flood streets armed and mobilized, including women couriers and elderly civilians, as trains and supply wagons stream toward the capital amid growing looting and general aid to defend the city. The government orders gradual evacuation plans while documents are packed for removal.
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Warsaw
Minglad
Coutiers
Nnd
Germans in Favorite Game at Sarre Campaign Revelations
Aug 10 reports from Perlis indicate France seized documents from Herr Climens exposing a German propaganda bureau linked to the Belmardienst funding the Sarre campaign. The files allege the bureau orchestrated agitation to undermine the League of Nations commission and drive a general strike in the Sarre region.
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Perlis
Yeriley
Herr Climens
Plin
Belmardienst
Six Votes Cost One Thousand Dollars Each
The Kansas City election board reports the Missouri primary produced the highest priced votes cast in the United States. About 31,000 were cast statewide with 31,000 dollars per vote cited. The Socialists polled two votes, Prohibition one, and Socialist Tabor three. Printing and ballot costs for the three parties may exceed 5000 dollars and could reach 6000 dollars, deputy election commissioner Dan Stewart said.
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Konens
City
Kansas City
Board of Election
Commisalogera
Missouri
United States
Uber
Cohonse
Prohibition Party
Socialist Tabor Party
Dan Stewart
Bolsheviks Have Big Army On Warsaw Front
Washington reports Polish defense forces defending Warsaw are outnumbered about five and a half to one. Official dispatches place Bolshevik strength on the Polish front around 50,000 men, while Polish forces are estimated at 140,000.
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Washington
Warsaw
France Warns Germany Over Versailles Treaty Crisis
France signals stern action to enforce Versailles provisions in eastern Europe and to counter German moves to nullify Polish boundaries. Reports cite halted rail shipments, Silesia strikes, and tensions over Danzig with the German communist influence. France warns the treaty is more than a piece of paper.
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Poel
France
Bogethment
Frines
Europe
Rhine
Germany
Republic
Plabiscite
Upper Silesia
Saare
Poland
Communist Party of Germany
Prussia
Danzig
Berlin
Preich
War and marriages during wartime strain vows and divorces
A fragmented discussion notes war tensions influencing marriage and divorce. It cites rising marriage licenses yet more divorces, predominantly among women, suggesting war affects marital duties and household stability. The piece reflects on heroic wartime roles and their impact on family life.
Chief Red Agent Nabbed in Chicago Arrest
In Chicago on August 18 Herman J. Hoffman was arrested at Sedgewick Target and confessed he was the secret messenger of an international movement. Officials say the hoax ink link to European radicals is tied to a plan to funnel money and propaganda from Hamburg and Amsterdam into the United States.
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Chicago
Hyman
Officinla
Europe
United States
Herman J. Hoffman
Ids Sedgewick Atrget
Offman
Recret
International
Ind.iealsm
Red
Hamburg
Amsterdam
Epylet
Autos and liquor seized in New Haven incident
A brief New Haven report notes autos and liquor seized during a local enforcement action on August 13. Specific details are unclear due to OCR transcription errors, but the item indicates police or regulatory seizure activity affecting vehicles and alcohol commodities.
United States on Poland and Russia policy in wartime note
The document outlines US views on free Poland and a cautious stance toward armistice talks in Poland and Russia. It emphasizes support for Polish independence, warns against broad European conferences that could recognize the Bolshevik regime, and recalls US-Russia friendship and aid while avoiding interference in Russia's internal affairs. The text cites the provisional Russian government and the aim of eventual stable government based on popular sovereignty.
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Poland
United States
Fia Wovernpart
Polly Ern Redtad
Ruseslo
Huropann
Russa
Russia
Germany
Bandits Rob Page Company Messenger in Kansas City
Aug 9 three bandits halted a William Williams messenger for Wilson Co. in Kansas City Missouri. They took about 8178 in cash and escaped toward the Missouri border. Local authorities pursue leads as the investigation continues.
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Kansas
City
Ralph Williams
Wiiton& Co. Packers
Kanaag City
Eos
Missoutalta
Poles move capital as Moscow dispatch cites advances
London reports a Moscow wireless dispatch saying the Polish government is leaving its capital, citing Kalisz as the new seat of power in the province. The communique notes Soviet forces breaking into Sokolov near Warnay, with counterattacks at Malkin repulsed and Soviet progress toward the Narew River.
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London
Pollet
Ware
Moscow
Kalisz
Warnay
Poseni
Sokolov
Wernaw
Breast Litoyak
Waraaw
Malkin
Big’ River
Ostrov
Stadia
Narew -Ryer
Children’s Ark Off: Refugee Trip Starts From San Francisco
The Japanese liner Fomel Marn, chartered by the American Red Cross, sailed from San Francisco with 782 Russian refugee children aboard labeled the Children’s Ark. The voyage follows three days in the city as gifts were given. many children are descendants of nobility separated from parents during World War I. Overland return to Petrograd proved impossible due to Russian transportation collapse and unsettled conditions.
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San Francisco
Ang
Siberia
Petrograd
Fomel Marn
American Red Cross
Children's Ark
Panama
Red Cross
Cher
Farm Bureau Meet Set for September 21 in Manhattan
The Mid-West Farm Bureau plans its next session in Manhattan Kansas on September 21 22. Delegates include presidents and secretaries of farm bureaus in towns across Michigan Indiana Ohio and others. A cooperative marketing plan for grain will be discussed and farm organizations urged to participate.
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Manhattan
Kan
Chie
Mid-West
Farm Bureau
Michigan
Ndiana
Othots
Chicago
Los Angeles Police Accused in Grand Jury Report
Aug 19 report cites graft and corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department. Since last October, individuals wielded bunko schemes, swindling about 800,000 dollars with police officials allegedly aiding enforcement gaps. Internal notes list paid sums from 8,000 to 51,000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Persong
Biden
Bunko
Iad
Polla
Logica
July Breaks Army Recruiting Record
Washington reports peacetime army recruiting set a new mark in July with 15,821 men accepted for enlistment. Adjutant General Harris praised the month as unusually strong after historically slack recruiting periods.
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Washington
Harris
Cantu Offers To Resign In Nogales Arizona
In Nogales Arizona on August B It is reported that Cantu has offered to resign. Details remain unclear as officials and witnesses describe a developing situation with Esteban as a possible figure connected to the events.
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Cantu
Nogales
Ariz
Aug
Ithat
Nue
Esteban
Peace treaty sighs and world news from Sevres to Wisconsin
World items report a Sevres peace treaty sigh at London and a host of other events. Notable notes include the death of a prominent editor in New Orleans, a deadly munitions depot blast in Morence, Italy, and Dr Paul S. Reingh’s formal Democratic Senate nomination acceptance in Shanghai, plus U S cotton exports and shipyard closures.
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Turkey
Sevres
Frances
Jiames
Nelil
New
London
Goa
Ilness
Pike's’ Peak
Colon Gall
Adense
Btormby
Tell Werlasiyinighit
Pravkla D
Roosevelt
He! Auditoriui
Ak Chiendy
Coren
Morence
Italy
Paul 8. Reingh
Shanghai
China
United States
Wisconsin
Anne Martin
United States ‘Senate
Great Britain
Department of Commerce
Washington
Shipping, Board
Norfolk
Campaigh
Steud’ Welht Tong
Joseph Lukatich
Thomas O'Brien
Gow. Stevens
Chicago
Whiting
Ton
Helsingforg
Charles Ponzl
Boston
Charles Powel
Montreal
Atlanta
Wilson
Jolé Segre
Cleveland
Cox
Camp’ Perry
O. A
Brotherhood of Locomotivn
American Federation of Labor
Warren 8
Stone
Interstate Commerce,’ Commission
American Railway
Tspress. Company
Japan
Korea
Natul
Kokumin Shimbon
Tokyo
Manhattan
Kon
mild-West Farm
Farm Boreaus
Towa
North
South
The Markets Motion in Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
The markets report varied prices for hay including timothy clover and alfalfa, with per ton and delivery notes. Wheat and flour prices show hard spring and hard winter futures, while cattle and hogs listings reveal ranges for steers heifers and hog categories, highlighting volatility and regional warehouse terms.
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Poongas
Patseys
Gat Ahemerra
I. Noob
Atchers
France Recognizes Wrangel as South Russia Leader
Paris Aug 12 The French government said it recognizes Baron Peter Wrangel as head of the de facto South Russian government. The foreign office cited his oath to honor former Russian obligations and to establish a democratic government, with a French high commissioner to Sebastopol. London reaction noted by Premier Lloyd George showed surprise and anxiety.
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Paris
Frevch Eq Ralermnent
Peter Wrangel
Thir
South Rusk
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Wrangel
Franco
Sebastopol
Sedontt
Russie
England
Pretifer Linyn
George Tuesday
Har Netl
London
Leonid Krasst
Kameneff
Poland
Whitch
Alfaira
General Wrangel
Tench
Whancel
Denltine
Rolchak
Liord
George
Irinev
Bussia
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Milerand
France
Politi S
Farmers form $2,000,000 co operative in Lincoln
The Nebraska Farmer union launches what is described as the nation s largest cooperative, to market grain for about 40,000 members. The National Co operative company lists authorized capital of 2 million dollars with 1 600 locals 800 elevator yards 50 general stores three creamery plants and two flour mills plus a livestock commission in Omaha and other cities and a large wholesale exchange in Omaha.
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Lincoln
Neb
United States
Nebraska Tarmerg’ Union
Nat. Sonal Co-operative Company
Wwithis Capital
H. ©. Gustafson
Annte Upton
Denver tramway strikers vote against returning to work
In Denver on August 12 a meeting of striking tramway employees debated resuming work. The vote ended with 98 in favor of returning to work and 7 opposed, with 0 blank or undecided ballots noted. The outcome shows continued stoppage despite mounting pressure to resume service. The report records the exact tally and the decision of the group.
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Denver
Colo
Cntitld
Agatnat
RTL
Japan Plans 18 Inch Guns To Rival U S Navy
Japan outlines plans to build large naval armaments rivaling the United States program. The report cites aims to equip new battle cruisers with 18 inch guns and expand capital ship construction as part of a strategic buildup.
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Washington
Japan
United States Naval Construction Program
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