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Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1920

Page

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Cox accepts Democratic nomination amid rain in Dayton

Gov James M Cox delivers acceptance speech in Dayton Ohio pledging League of Nations entry with interpretations to preserve peace and reframing his stance against a separate peace with Germany. Rain drives crowds under cover as he defends Wilson era policy and criticizes Manning proposal. Also reports railway line abandonment action by Marshall East Texas Railway in Texas.

Dayton Ohio Cox America League of Nations James M. Cox Associated Press Washington The Marshall & East Texas Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Upshur Harrison Counties Texas

Yaqui Indians Base of Forces in California Landing

Associated Press report from Mexico City states Yaqui Indians formed the core of the 8,000 troops deployed to Lower California to suppress rebel activity. War department official cited. ships are chartered to transport forces and some vessels will be armed with cannons to protect the column as it lands on the western side of Baja California near Puerto Isabel.

Associated Presa Mexico City Lower California Exselsior War Department Europe Puerto Isabel Bonera

Polish Lines Repel Soviet Pressure Near Warsaw

Associated Press reports Soviet forces hammering at Polish lines northeast and east of Warsaw met stern resistance with Brest Litovsk area an exception. No new Soviet advances. Poles fought back to limit gains. Poland details peace terms in note to Moscow seeking armistice and direct delegate communication. Foreign office notes sent to allies and US. US note not yet received.

Associated Press London Eust Warsaw Brest- Litovsk Poland Moscow Minsk Russia United States

Breakaway by Kansas Coal Miners Returns at Frontenac

Pittsburg Kansas reports the first definite break from Alexander Howat influence as Frontenac mine workers resume loading coal. Work will restart Monday with coal loading to resume at the Frontenac mine.

Associated Press Pittsburg Kans Ave Alexander Howat Kansas Frontenac

Irish Sinn Feiner Vows Ovation for Archbishop Mannix in Liverpool

Councillor Kelly, president of the Irish Self Determination League and a devoted Sinn Feiner, says if Archbishop Mannix lands in Liverpool he will receive an ovation "never accorded any Irishman" there. The statement reflects strong Irish nationalist sentiment in Liverpool on arrival.

Associated Press Liverpool Eng Kelly The Irish Self- Determination League Mannix

Paper Clothing Coming to America From Germany and Austria

The department of commerce reports Germany and Austria will soon supply paper clothing to the United States. Orders for samples have been sent out, and upon arrival the garments will be distributed through district and cooperative offices in major cities, signaling growing demand and lower living costs.

Associated Press Washington Germany Austria United States Department of Commerce

Striking Carmen Workers Vote To End Strike For Return

Associated Press reports Denver tramway workers vote to end the strike if the company allows a full return of the striking crew and to send out the imported replacements. Central Manager Hilde says the company will decide whom to hire, while Denver endures military rule with two days of violence.

Associated Press Denver Colo Hilde Tramway

Now Common Carriers In Louisiana Oil Pipelines

Louisiana pipelines were declared common carriers today under a new law by the governor. The measure ends a long dispute between Standard Oil of Louisiana and independent producers, placing pipelines under state railroad commission oversight and banning discrimination against oil owners or shippers.

Associated Press New Orleans Louisiana Recut General Assembly State Railroad Commission Standard Oil Company of South Louisiain Standard Connon

Flamingo Saved From Extinction by Island Order

The flamingo, hailed as the Bird of Beauty and Mystery, will be protected by an Order in Council from the Bahama Islands government. The move comes after an expedition filmed the bird’s marsh habitat and shows sponge fishermen reducing its numbers from 20,000 in 1901 to about 7,000.

Washington Bahame Islands National Geographic Society

King Christian Meets Schleswig Hostages in Effort to Forge Harmony

In Copenhagen a visiting committee of Schleswigians, once hostages to Prussian forces at the war’s start, urged vengeance. King Christian responded by calling for forgiveness, insisting Denmark should not return evil for evil and instead work toward uniting future goals.

Associated Press Copenhagen Tondern Christian Schleswig Eing Christian

Bank Officials Named in Internal Memo Reads Like Ledger

IM. W. Brennan asat cashier A. L. Vidangri assistant cashier J. R. Fasnacht assistant cashier listed in an internal memo.

IM. W. Brennan Asat A. L. Vidangri J. R. Fasnacht Aaa'’t

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