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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

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Reds Flee in Rout from Polish Drive

Warsaw dispatch reports Polish forces pressing between the Vistula and Bug rivers with Russian forces fleeing in disorder. Polish use of tanks planes and armored trains aided advances near Novo Georgievsk and Serock, capturing 3,000 prisoners and vast supplies as Brest-Litovsk evacuations continue and Bolshevik units suffer heavy losses.

Vistula Bug Rivers Paes Warsaw Associated Press Lemberg Bug Moscow Crimean Brest-Litovsk Stronly Bug River Warsa Lemburg Austasia Wlocklawek

Postponed Eudora Picnic Rescheduled For August 28

The rain and uncertain weather forced postponement of the annual C P A picnic planned for today in Eudora city park. It will now be held next Tuesday, August 28, with the original program. A few attendees rode early trains to Eudora before the postponement was announced as organizers issue notices countywide.

City Park

Train bandits rob Missouri Pacific in St Louis heist

Police and post office inspectors hunt two masked men who halted train No 5 in the city limits last night and escaped with four registered mail pouches. The train carried currency for banks in the Southwest and the loss will be determined after checking the pouches.

St. Louis Post Office Missouri Pacific Little Beech

Kansas Weather Forecast Focuses On Showers And Cooling

West portion shows showers and cooler conditions tonight and Friday, with fair skies in the east. Showers tonight likely clear by Friday, with cooler air sweeping through the north tonight. Temperatures around 85 at 2 p.m. yesterday noted.

Kansas Telay

France United States Endorse Polish Soviet Policy Shift

United States Secretary Colby announced that France and the United States are in full accord on the future of Russia and Poland, praising France’s note rejecting dismemberment of Russia while noting a divergence over General Wrangel in South Russia. The note accompanies a translation of the French reply delivered August 11.

Washington BE Associated Press Volant Russia Colby France Italy State Department Prince de Bearn Frenne Masia United States Rangle

Philadelphia American Relief Committee Ships Food for German Children

The Philadelphia American relief committee organized shipments to Germany to feed children, sending from New York 210 tons of corn, 317 1 2 tons of lard, and 14 820 cases of condensed milk. Additional supplies include dried fruit, beans, corn liver oil, and hospital food, stored in Hamburg warehouses awaiting delivery. The value exceeds 1.56 million dollars and aims to feed about 40,000 children until January, with flour and sugar to follow from the German government.

Phiadelphi Amerrican Efmittee Phildelphia Werner Toul Germany New York Hamburg Hambaurs

CANTU SURRENDERS TO END MEXICAN TURMOIL

Details released show the Cantu administration to be dissolved and Cantu officials removed from posts while certain employees stay in office. The accord grants soldiers a choice between territorial or federal service, vows political amnesty, and allows inhabitants freedom from political prosecution. Signatures by Gov. Cantu and Gen. Salzar ended the uprising tied to Carranza's ouster.

Lower Cal Cantu Mexico Toltay Cogtriete Salzar Carranza

May Fell Tree of the KU Class of 1877

The university campus tree planted by the KU class of 1877 may be felled due to a paving project led by John M. Shea. Located at the fork of campus streets opposite the bulletin board, the tree interferes with curbing. Class members and locals rally to try to preserve it amid campus improvements. Also mention of a quiet title suit filed by S A Invin.

John M. Shea N77 Lawrence Carrie N. Watson

Patasoni Drops Out of 10000 Meter Race

An unclear report notes Patasoni of Hackell Institute Lawrence Kansas a Zuni Indian exited the 10000 meter event while other American entrants competed for finals. The fragment indicates Dorchester Club affiliations and semi final contexts with limited readable details.

Patasoni Antwern Cline Aaronale Persst Americcan Freel W. Potter Dorchester Hackell Institute Lawrence Kansas

Move of University Hospital Services and Staff Changes

The University Service is moved to the beginning of the session at the site formerly occupied by the city Hospital and Dispensary. Dr HK Smith will again serve next year. Fort Sheridan hospital appoints a new superintendent and two new staff, while several longstanding personnel are retained.

Universi Howe Sity Hosaml Hoopiat Lidg Purnesser Eihout HK. Smith Uiite Phesician Henrietta: Wirle Fort Sherid Nery Epluro Tio Tupitad Mias Didla Sisco Hospi Eee Boo Nutt Ethel Pencuels Otto

Uncertain Well Output Reports Mixed Production Data

Production notes from Dorada area wells describe BEG No 2 and related equipment delays. Figures include 0G barrels over a year and a jump to 45000 barrels in later hours, with unclear references to swab, pump, and storage at a No Ursebel location amid a blur of figures and timing.

Dorada Mitra Puto Ag Amd Haunt Biudiios Ursebel

Suaman Lectures At K U Fro A

A jagged OCR item notes Suaman of the state department delivering two lectures before a class at a teacher training program. It mentions Seaman, a long time teacher and county supervisor, with limited legible details about other staff and locations.

A. Seaman State Department of Ergentiery Taemlay Simmer Chase

Need the Senate to Save America Cartoon Riff

A fragmented political cartoon critiques Republican unity and the Senate. It quotes Senator Hardny urging a party victory to preserve the republic, suggesting the Senate must act as the last branch to guard constitutional protections.

Senate America Hard'ny

Kansas Will AIave Rat Killing Week

The text outlines a state program promoting rat control and food conservation amid food shortages. It references Crumbine secretary reviews and a governor's presentation, mentioning efforts to spread awareness and fund conservation, with political mentions of Chicago and New York figures.

Kansas Terry J Fund Nation Pornia Wits

Lower Taxes Not Likely Next Year In Lawrence

A local official predicts tax rates near eight percent for Lawrence next year as levies rise. City city school and county levies increase with the school tax up to 12.625 mills from 10.274 and township districts must levy. some districts faced repairs costs from summer damages in the Wakarusa valley and farm districts seek county road funding.

Lawrence Ckoot Eileen Kan- Lecomplan Merion Springs Wekarusa

Roosevelt Touring Montana Idaho Campaign Swing

Roosevelt the Democratic vice presidential nominee was en route to Coeur d’Alene Idaho for a speaking tour after crossing the Rocky Mountains twice by car to keep up appearances. The journey included a stop in Montana as his caravan pressed on to continue campaign events.

Roosevelt Montana Ilewna Blontana Cour Ty’ Alene Idaho Rocky Mountains Sn Auto

Central Kansas drought broken by recent rains

The weather bureau reports that central Kansas drought has ended as rains fell yesterday and last night. Garden City reported heavy rains and a threatened Arkansas River flood. Missouri and western Iowa were also in the rain area. In Oklahoma City heavy rain across the north, Mangum recording 4.35 inches, was announced by the weather bureau.

Kansas City Kansas Weather Bureau Garden City Arkansas Missouri Iowa Oklahoma City Rver Oklahoma Mangum

Orient to Close Kansas City Mexico Orient Shops

Wichita news reports the Kansas City Mexico Orient railroad shops in Wichita, employing 250 workers, will close September 20 under general manager A De Bernhardt. Indefinite closure follows retrenchment, with 400 track workers and 100 office staff in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas also laid off to keep the railroad operating.

Wichita Kan Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad A. de Bernhardt Kansas Oklahoma Texas de Bernardi

Cox Warns League Key to World Readjustment and Costs

Governor Cox declared in South Bend that the league of nations is essential to economic readjustment, lower living costs, and postwar credit. He blamed Republican leaders for delays, urged ratification, and argued war taxes and armament spend hinder recovery while warning that failure endangers civilization.

South Bend Ind League of Natin Cox America League Ernor Cox Columbus Via Chiscago Indiana Thia League of Nations Gov. Cox Europe Senate

Population Figures and Local Notes From Aug 19

Population figures show Webb City Missouri at 7807 with a 33.9 percent decline and Idaho Falls Idaho at 8064 with a 3,237 rise. Kansas State Grange Master B Needham will speak on Tax Amendment at Vinland Grange Hall Friday evening August 20. Mrs Clarence Hall recuperates from a broken ankle after a Denver incident. J A Downs of Enid Oklahoma visits Lawrence en route to Indiana and Ohio to see Warren G Harding. Downe has lived in Lawrence twenty five years. Palmer Tire Co. phone 4

Washington Ars Bureau Webb City Idaho ‘Falls Idaho State Grange I B. Needham Kansas State Grange Vinland Grane Hall J. A. Downs Enid Okla Lawrence Indiana Ohio Warren G. Harding Downe

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