Polish Front Crumbles as Brest-Litovsk Falls to Reds
News dispatches describe Soviet forces advancing on Warsaw after seizing Brest-Litovsk and Lomza, with Poles abandoning Brest-Litovsk forts and Kevel. American Kosciusko squadron battles near the Saraph river as British officials voice alarm over the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Brest-Litovsk
Lomza
Kovei
Kosciusko
Budenny
Saraph River
Mikhieze
Lomzi
Foreign Office
Bug
Kevel
Bug River
Kansas Weather forecast shows fair days ahead
General forecast for Kansas indicates fair weather through Wednesday with little temperature change. Reported temperatures at 7 am yesterday and 2 pm today show modest variation, with no major swings in highs or lows expected across the period.
Douglas County Republican Vote Totals and Candidates
A long list of Douglas County election results shows candidate tallies for United States senator Charles Curtis and John Edwards, governor Henry J. Allen, Supreme Court positions, state officers, legislators, and county officials. Caruso the famous singer reportedly earns about 10,600 dollars monthly from phonograph records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Green
F. R.hammond
Ella F. Hobbie
C. C. Houston
A. C. Jordan
Matie T. Kimball
Laura Krner
E. P. Roberson
C. W. Ryan
Leo Thompsons
J. B. Adams
J. W. Breyfoyie
United States
Charles Curtis
John A. Edwards
Henry J. Allen
Geo. B. Snow
ABS Supreme Court
Henry F. Mason
Supreme Court
John Marshall
John S. Dawson
A. A. Granham
Tom D., Smith
Caruso
Second Termers Have A Big Day In Kansas Primary
Topeka Aug 5 statewide returns from 96 of 108 counties and 1589 precincts show Governor Allen leading Republican ticket with Curtis close behind. Democratic vote said lightest ever cast. Bronson stockman Davis leading in gubernatorial race, while four-cornered Democratic contest remains unsettled. Treasurer race between M T Thomas, Evans, and Carl H White tight. overall turnout estimated around 200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Topeka State Journal
Allen
Snow
Hyatt
Potts
Wood
U. S
Chris
Tit
Edwards
Tre
United States
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Shawnee County
Bronson Stockman
Jonathan M. Daviis
Charles Curtiss
Henry Allen
Richard Hopkins
M. T. Thomas
Evans
Carl H. White
Thompson
Armistice Talks Move as Polish Delegates Depart
Brief dispatches report that British proposals for an armistice with Poland were discussed at Poland. The Polish armistice delegates have left Warsaw for Minek today amid ongoing diplomacy.
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Poland
Warsaw
Minek
7 May Call Troops to Stop the Reds
London reports that Britain may mobilize volunteers and send four divisions within two weeks to protect Poland and preserve the Versailles treaty. The Evening News notes large quantities of material to France and a mobilizing navy, with no final cabinet decision yet.
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London
Evening News
France
Poland
War Office
State Tax Levy Set At 1.4 Mills, Topeka Report Says
The State Tax Commission announced the 1920 levy at 14 mills on the dollar, aiming to raise about $5,426,692. Officials say the appropriation fixed by the last regular session was $3,000,000, but the commission found it unnecessary to raise the full amount due to other revenue sources. The levy is 0.35 mills below last year, with total state taxes and property valuations noted in the report.
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Topeka
Ausee
State Tax Commissionn
Semilowt line opens boosting Warsaw Poznian rail link
The first new Semilowt line built by Poland since the armistice opens to traffic, cutting 70 kilometers between Warsaw and Poznan. It tightens ties between congress Poland residents and Bene nations in the Poznan district, part of a future transcontinental route from Vladivostok through Warsaw Berlin Brussels and Paris.
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Warsaw
Poland
Poznian
New Republic
Congress Poland
Poznan
Vladi‘yvostok
Berlin
Brussels
Paris
Washington grants funds to Wakefield for birthplace site upkeep
Every year Congress approves $100 for repairs of fences and for cleaning up the Wakefield Virginia 13 acre reservation where George Washington was born. The site has no dwelling, a monument marks Washingtons nativity, and the location is remote from Washington with poor water access. The old government wharf was destroyed by floods and excursion steams no longer stop.
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Washington
Congress
Wakefield
George Washington
Potomac
Woodlawn church hosts 280 delegates for annual meeting
Woodlawn hosts the annual conference of the Young People's Association and Women's Foreign Missionary Society at the Sunny School of the Evangelical Association. Seventy eight tents are pitched at Woodland Park with more ordered. Delegates come from Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and many Kansas towns. Rev C L Serg of Holton opened Bible class at 8 AM and will speak again. Miss Edna L Tiffmeyer on leave from Juyan addressed the delegation. David Owen scheduled to speak tomorrow. Rev E W Praetorius of Cleveland Ohio will address the conference each evening this week.
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Young People’s Association
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Evangelical Association of Kansas
Woodland Park
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
C. L. Serg
Holton
Edna L.tiffmeyer
Juyan
David Owen
E. W. Praetorius
Cleveland
Ohio
Crimp in Auto Licenses Slows County Office
The Tuesday primary election cut into auto license applications at county treasurer W. H. McKone's office. Only eleven licenses were issued yesterday. Visitors from Manhattan included William Wilson and daughter with Mr. Wilson's sister Mrs. Bell Arps and brother Amos Wilson.
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W. H McKone
William Wilson
Henry Hinem
Manhattan
Mr. Wilson
Bell Arps
Amos Wilson
Did Germany Plan Polish Downfall
London reports a secret 2 power treaty between Germany and Russia on Poland before the front attack. It allegedly allows Russia to seize Polish arms and resources, then send commissions to police exports, with Germany using Poland as a buffer and creating a Polish Bolshevik army in occupied areas. England's aid to Poland is uncertain, Bolshevik plans include future moves against Romania and Bessarabia.
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London
Russi
Poland
Germany
Tue
Russia
Polznil
Bolshevists
England
Rumania
Bessarabia
Missouri Primaries Report Show Spender, Davis Losses
Unofficial returns from Missouri state primaries indicate Spencer leading for the Republican U S Senate nomination and Davis trailing to Spencer by a wide margin. Other top contenders Hyile Atkinson Farris Mayer Hyde Medimsey reported with varying margins as results continue to trickle in from rural districts.
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St. Louis
Aug
Sta
Bridge Long
United States
Selden P. Spencer
Dwight P. D
Arthur M. Hyile
John M. Atkinson
Senate
Lane
Priest
Hyde
Medimsey
Well Represented in Douglas County Delegation
The record shows Een. A. J. Browoke of Jefferson county nominated for senator from this district along with Thos. Harley seeking reelection from the 11th and Ry Dick from the 1th creating a notable Douglas County delegation. Harley is praised as a leading House teacher and Dick as a skilled political worker adept at meeting people. Senator Brooke brings vast legislative experience and long university ties dating back thirty years.
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Een
A. J. Browoke
Jefferson County
Thos. Harley
Ry Dick
Ith
Douglas County
Topeka
Harley
Senate
Brooke
Streezs
University
Smuggler Queen Geneva Sentenced at Lindau
Madame Retta Hartmann widow of an Austrian officer was fined 50,000 marks and jailed for a month for smuggling. She reportedly defrauded Berlin and Vienna authorities of over 306000 with an operation at Lake Constance employing many workers and vehicles. Gore Defeats Oklahoma City in Democratic primary. Gore says he lost the race in a slowed statement. Scott Farris wins nomination. Public Health Nursing association to meet at city hall. bills to be allowed. The world’s best is made from fish skins.
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Geneva
Retta Hartmann
Lindau
Berlin
Vienna
Lake Constance
Gore
Oklahoma City
Thomas P. Gore
Scott Farris
Mine workers tension as Howat clashes with international board
Kansas City to Pittsburg delegation from the United Mine Workers investigates 3000 striking miners over fines for not waiting on Saturdays. John L. Lewis denounces district president Alexander Howat and warns of a possible international takeover of district offices. Court inactive pending adjustment. Local election results show sheriff race winner A D Dablene and other county races with votes tallied.
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Pittsburg
International Board of the
United Mine Workers of America
John I. Lewis
Kansas City
Geo. L. Peck
Kansas
Tewis
Alexander Howat
Howat
International Board Committee
International Board
International
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
A. D. Dablene
Sam Heflin
D. L. Burton
W. H. Banning
Seth Seth Fenton
E. O. Sherwood
Wm. Messenheifer
Hattie Radcliffe
Henry Albach
H. T. Jones
E. R. Corey
Gertie K. Johnson
Herman Broeker
F. S. Williams
J. L. Hoover
Jonathan M. Davis
George H. Hodges
Supreme Court
Carl M. Holmquist
Ralph W. Hoskinson
Robert E. Coughlin
Frank C. Field
T. S. Hunt
A. F. Koch
Ada BR. Rodman
Ralph T. O'Neil
J.V Colville
A. C. McClintic
Samuel P. Meseraull
Democratic
City of
Lawrence
First Ward
Gec
Benjamin Iliff
Second Ward
Wm. LaCoss
Third Ward
F. F. Copp
Jacob Badsky
J. Sweeney
J. B. Culver
John West‘fall
Japan Echo of Food Problems of Europe
Tokio August 5 The gravity of the food question in Europe echoes in Japan where feeding a population growing by 605,000 yearly becomes pressing. Japan lacks arable land for rice though Formosa and Korea produce. rice imports from Indo China cost the government. Authorities seek wheat via Manchuria fields to ease shortfalls while Manchuria’s railways shuttle Chinese labor to rice lands. Werner reels of Siberia and Canada are cited as potential grain corridors as Harbin grows into a key hub for Asian grain trade.
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Tokio
Europe
Japan
Formosa
Korea
France
Indo-China
Manpchuria
Morehuria
South South Manchuria
Shantuer
Manchuria
Siberia
Irkutsk
Omsk
Plan to Replace Wakarsa Bridges
Wakarsa county commissioners await attorney general advice on a special tax of 340090 to fund rebuilding two Wakarsa River bridges washed out by the flood. An AG opinion is expected this week as the board held a bridge hearing and attended the funeral of Mrs Cal Sizer.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wakarusa
Cal Sizer
First case of stinking smut in wheat found near Vinland
Douglas County reports its first stinking smut in wheat at Herman Schmidt’s farm near Vinland. Seed treatment demonstrations are planned for September, with farmers urged to inspect crops as the fungus can render wheat unmarketable. Cost of seed treatment is said to be minimal.
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Douglas County
R. O Smith
Herman Schmidt
Vinland
Schmidt
Brooke Wins Out in District as Douglas Overwhelms Jefferson
Brooke won the district by about 529 votes after a large margin in Douglas county, while Plummer carried Jefferson county. The sheriff contest narrowed to 12 votes in Douglas out of 3,908 cast. Lawrence returns show mixed results with local justice court and Republican committee races.
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San Heflin
Dstrict
A. S. Brooke
Grantville
George W. Plummer
Brooke
Jefferson County
Douglas
Plummer
Vantage
Douglas County
Plom
Hugh Mi Eans
Lawrence
Franklin County
Johnson
Anderson
Ottawa
Will Johns
Justices of the Peace
J. W. Clark
C. Manley
Constable
C. Fisher
Films Flicker as Band Plays in Municipal Entertainment
The south park weekly concert and cinema event will run films and live band simultaneously tonight. Last week’s show was marred by late starts and too many reels, so this evening aims to save time. Tonight’s program includes The Long and Short Haul, The Panama Canal, The Fried Egg Hero, and Slippery Slim and the Impersonator.
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South Park
Kreeck
Panama
Five Socialist votes carry on despite death in county primaries
In Topeka a dying candidate Eva Harding still appeared on the county primary ballot as U S Senator. Four Socialist votes were cast across offices including Governor Roy Stanton Lieutenant Governor Stone and other posts. Voters named were diverse and included James Chase and Evelyn Crandall among others.
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Eva. Harding
Topeka
U. S
Roy Stanton
Stone
Rne Beach
A. Ae Pett
Chandler
S. J. Mattox
Evelyn Crandall
J. F. Baum
James Chase
A. We Webster
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Mackensen
Hel
Dunage
Minsk
Moscow
Associated Press
Aue
Lem
Sere
General Staff
Brody
Radzivlov
Leo Kamenoff
Charles S. Huffman
L. J. Pettijohoo
Norton A. Turner
Charles C. Evans
Tom Thompson
Carl R. White
Richard J. Hopkins
Edward Rooney
L. BE. Wooster
ATS
Jacob J. Banks
Frank L. Travis
Imei Zumwalt
Edward CG. Little
Charles L. O'Conne
Judge District Court
Hugh Means
John G. Johnson
A. L. Brooke
Geo. W. Plamm
Tom Asrley
Harry Dick Co
Lizzie Kk. Robinson
AL C. Wilson
Chas
R. Soward
AL Ly Cox
GE. Kretsinger Alison Andrews
H. Eberhart
D. McCullough
George C. Wetzel
W. H. McKane
Estelle Northrup
Chas. E. Moss
F. M. Tidrow
Renry Allen
Curtis
Gove Allen
Crawford
Hopkins
Harve Motter
Jonathan Davie
Bronson
Dempster Potts
Wichita
O. T. Wood
W.S. Tyatt
Parsons
Jena
Wuerzburg
Freiberg
Heilbronnn
Jto
Eau
Smith
National Capital
Woodland
Evangelical Association
East Africa
Nairobi
East Africa Protectorate
Filwant Norther
British East Africa
E. Lindley
Earl Perry
Mary B. Levett
St. Marys
Sardins Smith Holland
Elizabeth Jessup
KansasCity
London Times
Hans
Dwight F. Davis
Spencer
38Th Division
International Union
Davis
Echo OF Food Problems
Winniper
Canada
Boy Scout
Scout Headquarters
J. H. Bassett
Jerry Bassett
Moberly
Salt Lake City
Scotland Yard
Grantville Man
G. Wer
Cloee
Johje
Republican Committee
L Ct
Tuck
S. Ee
Wilson
C. B. Hosford
Longanee
M. Lindley
B. Hinds
Eve Harding
Seth Fenton
Fenton
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