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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
25
Paris reports Poles claim two Bolshevik infantry brigades destroyed on the Tetere river with Rodonville commanding. In Moscow dispatched statements, Bolshevik gains are noted. Americans aid Kiev evacuation, aiding refugees and wounded as fires and shelling persist in the city.
Refugees estimated at six thousand left on Thursday under Polish protection as Bolshevik raids to the northwest and Kudenny cavalry to the west and southwest hinder travel. American aid figures include Dr. E Dana Durand and Charles Gaskill. two American autos led the evacuation procession from Kiev. fighting armored trains and infantry contested routes as Poles stayed behind. The evacuation, ordered in Kiev, culminated with General Tydamigly and his bride passing through a gate as the five week old occupation receded.
In London June 17 the House of Commons focused on the League of Nations. A J Balfour said the secretariat was ready for duties and treaties would be open to inspection. He warned that overloading the league with armament could shatter its credibility and urged restraint ahead of Brussels talks. He noted potential American attendance at the Brussels conference.
Members criticized the government for a lukewarm League policy focusing on Poland's attack on Rustig. Lord Robert Cecil clashed with Mr. Balfour who called Cecil the most intolerant on the subject and urged submission to principles. Harmsworth noted £172,100 contributed by members to the League up to June.
British Ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes, at a Belvedere Hotel dinner in Baltimore, urged mutual friendship and understanding between Britain and the United States. He warned against distrust and called for accurate information and counter-propaganda to prevent tensions and align aims for wartime welfare.
The AFL convention reveals Gompers may resign after losing a vote on government ownership of railroads. Delegates debate plans to extend government control, with Morrison and the executive council backing the measure while Gompers argues for individual rights and industrial freedom. Salary increases for leaders accompany broader labor reforms.
A Chinese restaurant proprietor, Sart King, was arrested on charges of abducting Nee Jennings a 10 year old girl from West 129th Street. The mother reported the disappearance on June 2 and the girl returned June 1 leading to police involvement and a joint investigation by the Department of Attendance and the Children's Society.
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