Polish note asks League to mediate in Polish Lithuanian dispute
The note accuses Lithuania of breaching neutrality by authorizing Soviet passage and base use through Lithuanian territory and cites joint actions with Bolshevik forces. It details Polish withdrawals, Lithuanian advances on Sejny and Suwalki, and asserts Lithuanian military aggression and alliance with the Red Army, saying Poland would resort to force.
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Paris
League of Nations
Troversy
Moscow
Poland
Supreme Council
Suwalki
Grajevo-Augusta
Sejny
Augustowo
Lithuania
Red Army
China Sailors Desert for Shore Leave in New Orleans
Chinese sailors aboard the British steamer Aspen deserted to New Orleans Chinatown after claiming the master refused them shore leave. Twenty six Orientals joined their countrymen and were welcomed locally.
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New Orleans
United Press
Aspen
Authorities weigh force feeding Lord Mayor MacSwiney
London officials plan to forcibly feed Lord Mayor MacSwiney when he regains consciousness. Prison doctors warn the struggle could exhaust him and cause death.
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London
United Press
MacSwiney
Victory Medals Being Distributed to Eligible Recruits
A Knoxville representative will visit the Kingsport recruiting office on September 13 to process Victory Medal applications. Discharges may be submitted earlier and will be returned after approval. Medals, recently awarded by Congress, are being distributed rapidly with many already issued.
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Kingsport
Knoxville
Army
Congress
Community Fair Set for Bluff City in Sullivan County
Bluff City hosts the first Sullivan County community fair of the year on Sept 18 with support from bankers and businessmen for prizes. Arcadia fair is slated for Sept 22. About twenty pig club youths compete for cash prizes based on individual and club records, daily gains, cost of gain, and a record story.
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Bluff City
Arcadia
Sullivan County Pig Club
Centennial Anniversary Set For Blountville Presbyterian Church
The Blountville Presbyterian Church marks its 100th year with Sept 25 26 services. Ministers J W Bachman C C Carson J L McMillan R D Carson attend. A Saturday 7 30 address by McMillan precedes a reception for guests and members. News invites all former preachers office holders and members. Rev W T Howison will speak on origins of the church growth next Sunday at 11.
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Blountville Presbyterian Church
J. W. Bachman
Chattanooga
C. C. Carson
Bristol
J. L. McMillan
Johnson City
R. D. Carson
Jefferson City
Sam R. Anderson
C. H. Massengill
Meigs Dulaney
Rhea Anderson
Will Anderson
John R. Snow
McMillan
Birdie Anderson
Martha Snow
Mary Kenny
Gladys Smith
Cecil Kenny
Alpha Kenny
Mary Nell Anderson
Lillian Carhart
Carrie Carter
Mary Witcher
Mary Emma Hass
Pearl Holt
Virginia Bright
Bachman
Dr. Carson
Dabney Carson
W. T. Howison
Presbyterian Church
United States
Cox Attacks Harding on International Policy in Montana
Governor Cox assailed Senator Harding’s eight differing international positions during a Northern Montana campaign stop in Great Falls. He urged a definite Harding stance and suggested a televised joint debate with Senator Johnson and ex-President Taft, urging Harding to issue a final decision.
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Great Falls
Mont
Harding
Cox
Ohio
Montana
League of Nations
Johnson
California
W. H. Taft
Senate
Germany
League
Hague
Marion
Taft
Lenine May Bar Foreign Socialists From Russia
Berlin reports say Lenin ordered Soviet reps abroad to deny visas to Western Socialists who would visit Russia, labeling them as Western capitalists. Delegates returning from Moscow disclose terrorism, press suppression, and dictatorship over the proletariat by the Bolsheviks.
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Berlin
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Lenine
Russia
Defends Foreign Policy of G. O. P
Governor Calvin Coolidge argues in Portland that the Republican party supports a foreign policy grounded in America’s non isolation yet service to humanity. He says the party resents insinuations of less than full global engagement, citing its history and platform.
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Portland
Maine
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Republican Party
Modification Opposed by McAdoo Against Light Wines
New York Sept 8 William G McAdoo former secretary of the treasury declares that modifying the Volstead act to permit light wines and beers would destroy prohibition. He warns such a change would turn lunchrooms drug stores and soda fountains into saloons and promote youth drinking. He urges voters to oppose any move that weakens prohibition and harms children and humanity.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
Ratification Is Big Cost to State
Nashville reports that by noon today 75 house members had drawn pay plus the extra 200, totaling about 36,500 dollars. The session costs include many unpaid offers and employes, with payment likely continuing for a week or more. A standout case is R. E. Jordan of Williamson County who by five days as assistant sergeant at arms earned 130 dollars, 26 dollars daily, including expenses.
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Nashville
Senate
Roberts
House
McAllister
R. E. Jordan
Williamson County
Jordan
Obregon Wins Decisive Mexican Presidential Victory
Mexico City reports General Alvaro Obregon won the presidential election held last Sunday as Alfredo Dominguez Robles Dominguez conceded defeat. Obregon, 40, Irish-Indian heritage, described as progressive and US friendly, promised focus on industry and education over war. He previously served as minister of war and played a key role in Carranza era and the Villa conflict.
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Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Liberal Constitutionalist Party
Alfredo Robles Dominguez
National Republican Party
Miguel A. Robles
de la Huerta
Obregon
United States
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Republic
Mexico
Washington
Wi'son
D Annunzio Proclaims Free State of Quarnero in Fiume
Washington reports D Annunzio declares Fiume and nearby areas the Free State of Quarnero. He rejects criticism and supports an international conference, a world court, and upheld rulings. Governor Coolidge notes a world relationship not born of a treaty and praises Senator Harding for pursuing harmony among nations.
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Washington
United Press
Gabriele D’ Annunzio
Fiume
Free State of
Quarnero
Humanity
International Association For Conference
Coolidge
Harding
Earthquakes Continue in Emilia Northern Italy
Rome reports continued earthquakes in the Emilia district of Northern Italy. The shocks are milder than Tuesday's tremblings, but authorities fear heavy loss of life.
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Italy
Rome
United Press
Emelia
Roanoke Boosters Tour Kingsport by Rail and Auto
About 125 Roanoke civic leaders rode the C C and O line to Kingsport then toured the city by car with 30 autos. They breakfasted at the Kingsport Inn and heard a speech by the Roanoke mayor. The party praised Kingsport’s growth before continuing to Johnson City and Roanoke.
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Roanoke Booster Club
Roanoke
Kingsport
Big Stone Gap
Johnson City
Tenn
Market Street
Kingsport Inn
Ure
Boosters
Sullivan County Presses Urgent Survey and Repairs for State Highways
The Sullivan County court in Blountville orders immediate surveying of state highways by the road commission to pave the way for permanent road construction. A special-session resolution funds urgent winter repairs with warrants up to 50000 dollars, while county efforts push for state and federal aid, accelerated engineering, and relief from ongoing repair costs.
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Road Commission
Sullivan County
Blountville
State Highway Commission
County Road Commission
Kingsport
Bristol
W. D. Lyon
O. S. Hawk
J. Fred Johnson
J. T. Cecil
E. W. King
Court Houses Destroyed in Wide Scale Damage
Dublin dispatch reports the Gazette lists 103 courthouses destroyed or badly damaged. It notes provisions by the lord justices to carry on legal work in alternative premises.
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Dublin
Hunger Strikers In Cork Jail In Serious Condition
Cork report says eleven hunger strikers at Cork jail, on the twenty ninth day of fasting, remain in serious condition. Sam Hennessy, 19, from Baltigary Lim erick, collapsed and was unconscious briefly with parents and chaplain present. Deputy lord mayor notes several others in very bad state. relief sentiment grows for imminent release. Bishop of Cork cites London visit suggesting government forthcoming liberations.
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Cork
Sam Hennessy
Baltigary
Limerick
London
Piedmont Baseball League Ends Season With Tie for First
Greensboro N C September 8 The Piedmont Baseball League season ended with Raleigh and Winston Salem tied for first place High Point third Greensboro fourth Durham fifth and Danville last A three game series to decide the second half winner was agreed by the presidents of Raleigh and Winston Salem The post season series to decide the pennant will begin here Monday
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Greensboro
N. C
Raleigh
Winston-Salem
High Point
Durham
Danville
Absentee Voters Law Challenged by Republican Treasurer Candidate
J. J. Jenkins Republican candidate for state treasurer filed from Wake county superior court challenging the North Carolina absentee voters act. He seeks to block the state board of elections from enforcing its provisions.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
J. J. Jenkins
Wake County Superior Court
State Board of Elections
Moore Sparks Stormy Session Over Campaign Expenditures
Edmund H. Moore representing Governor Cox testified to a Senate committee about Democratic leads and Republican plans to raise a 15 million dollar campaign fund. The hearing turned stormy as charges of forgery and accusations of bully tactics dominated the exchange.
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Chicago
Edmund H. Moore
Cox
Senate
Moore
Spencer
Misouri
United States
Mr. Moore
Reed
Kenyon
Missouri
Senator Reed
Senator Kenyon
Republican Committee
Count Okuna Salutes American Women Guests in Tokyo
In Tokyo on September 8 Count Okuna former premier welcomed the congressional junketing party noting pride in American women visitors. He recalled backing women’s higher education thirty years ago and his belief that women's status should rise to that of men. The guests observed Japanese music and home life at Marquis Kuroda's residence.
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Tokio
Count Okuna
Japan
Congressional Junketing Party
Marquis Kuroda
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Tember
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M’adoo
Tennessee
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Roanoke Boosters
Piedmont Baseball League
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