Prisoners, Fire, and Soviet Push Near Warsaw Warfront
A fire trapping dormitory prisoners ends with soldiers capturing inmates as Bolshevik forces press from the east and south of Warsaw. Reports describe Polish counter actions toward Lemberg, Bolshevik advances near Sledice and Lipno, heavy casualties, and Allied observers noting renewed confidence in Warsaw’s safety.
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Warsaw
Ofielat
Poten
Kalustyn
Warkaw
Sledloc
Milxwre
Sledica
Wiodawa
Bng
Waraiw
Waraaw
Lemberg
Agalnst Ie Bolsheviki
Pharn
Communitynue
Brodnen
Lipno
Horn
Sledice
Nove Georgievah
Warisaw
Gevneral Pisadskisurs
Warsi
Poland
Miuna
Lidabaik
Dalaldewy
Roseluscko
Cedile Paundleroy
Chicago
England wins 3000 meter steeplechase in Olympic games
Antwerp England won the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Olympic games led by Hodge. Three American runners were among the first six to finish.
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Associated
Antwerp
England
Firat Nsgs
Hodge
Hearing Set On Express Rates August 27
The Interstate Commerce Commission scheduled August 27 for a hearing on the American Railway Express Co. application seeking another rate increase. The AP reports the proceeding will review proposed higher charges across express services.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Co
Negligees and Batik Blouses Steal Fashion Spotlight
New York fashion note highlights silk negliges as practical yet elegant housewear that shields formal clothes from wear. Daphne Crepe gowns appear in trousseaux with pale pinks and lively crepe sheen. Batik blouses, pricey in craft, become accessible via copied patterns in textiles and ready-to-wear designs. Lucy Carter reports on evolving materials and styles for women.
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New York
Peter
Ches
Sugar Dealers Seek DOJ Aid Over Price Tie Ups
Washington Aug 20 Sugar dealers caught in the recent price binge say they face losses after restrictions on profits. John F B Crosby, head of the Justice Department campaign to lower the cost of living, quoted dealers noting they bought sugar when prices rose and now fear losses as limits curb selling profits.
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Washington
Department of Justice
John FB. Crosby
Crosby
Ponz receiver appointed by U S court amid investor losses
The Associated Press reports in Boston that Charles Ponzi's broken fortune and thousands of investors’ hopes collapsed as a Federal District Court placed his operation in receivership today under action by the United States court.
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United States Court
Associated Press
Boston
Charles Ponzt
Federal District Court Today
Coal Strike Averted In Central Fields Says Lewis
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers telegraphed the White House that there will be no coal strike in the central fields this winter. An unrelated item notes Swiss engineers claim a 16 mile tunnel could link the Black and Caspian Seas through the Caucasus, per Russian officials.
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Central Field
LEWIS
White House
Associated Pros
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Russlan Officle
Caucasa
Black
Tennessee House adjourns without reconsidering suffrage vote
The Tennessee House adjourned until ten o clock tomorrow without any attempt to reconsider the Woman Suffrage Amendment. A suffrage leader had moved to reopen the question, and the move failed as Speaker Walker did not act, signaling uncertain strength. Galleries were packed as expectations rose before the session.
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Tennessee
Associated” Prave
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House
Walker
Nashville.x
Fiouse
Twelve Days Adrift at Sea Attends Rescue by Marama
Two fishermen, Thomas Contant and Raphael Coger, were rescued by the American steamer Marama after drifting twelve days unconscious at sea. They were picked up near St Servan Cranes following a discharge from the vessel Clyeine at sea.
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New York
London
Thomes Conetant
Raphel Coger
St Servan
Toy balloons at speedway race prompt odd exchange
At a speedway event a company handed out balloons as advertising. A four year old asked for two balloons. The worker replied he could only give one balloon. The child then pondered aloud and claimed he had a sister who has a brother, revealing a riddle like line from Indianapolis News.
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Indianapeils News
Law and the Profits in a Humble Tale
A fragmentary dialogue hints at motives rooted in supply and demand. The culprit admits funds were sought to meet demand, reflecting economic pressures driving illicit activity.
Archbishop Mannix Receives Rome Reprimand
Rome directs Archbishop Mannix to moderate indiscreet treatment of British political questions in a cable to The Associated Press. Lynchburg reports heavy rain causing three washouts on the Southern Railway between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Danville notes four inches of rain damages the tobacco crop.
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London
Rome
Mannix
Associated Press
Lynchburg
Southern Railway
Charlottesville
Danville
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