Russian forces routed in Poland reduce Red army losses and surprise moves
A week wrap notes the collapse of four to five Soviet armies in Poland with about 100000 captured and 40000 killed, Red troops retreating toward Baltic and Galicia. Budenny's forces flee toward Lemberg, while Do netz coal basin falls to anti Bolshevik forces and Egyptian independence talks advance with a possible British recognition.
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Grodno
Ossowiec
Myszynies
Budenny
Galicia
Lemburg
Ekaterinodar
Donetz
Republic of Georgia
Georgia
Armenia
Asia Minor
Poles urged to curb advance as entente sides with caution
Allies warn Poland not to invade Russian territory and to halt at the ethnic border, with temporary frontier crossing possible. French and British positions align with France, while Lloyd George shifts amid Reds pressure. Minsk talks risk rupture as Soviet Foreign Minister Tchitcherin cites rejection of terms.
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United States
France
Great Britain
Poland
Germany
Lloyd ‘George
Kamenen
Tchitcherin
Minsk
General Wrangel Launches Eastward Push in Crimea War
General Wrangel drives a refreshed force into the Crimean peninsula with a robust campaign. His army advances onto the mainland, quickly capturing the Black Sea port Movorossiysk and additional cities as part of the new offensive.
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Wrangel
Crimean Peninsula
Black Sea
Movorossiysk
Irish peace conference calls for home rule and Irish convention
The Irish peace conference with about 700 moderates urged the lords justices to grant dominion home rule and an Irish convention. They telegraphed the premier to receive a deputation urgently. Terrence MacSweeney, Cork mayor, starved in a British jail. appeals to King George and world leaders contrasted his case with Brussels’ burgomaster. Lloyd George warned the government could not free MacSweeney, while Sinn Fein feared his death would spark unrest.
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Ireland
House of Lords
Earl of Shaftesbury
Belfast
Ulster
Wilson
Brussels
Lloyd George
MacSweney
Sinn Fein
Anti-suffrage attempts fail as Colby proclaims ratification
Secretary of State Colby signs and issues the proclamation after official notification that Tennessee ratified the suffrage amendment. The District of Columbia declined to issue a restraining order against Colby.
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Colby
Tennessee
District of Columbia
Everybody Should Register Saturday in Election Push
A call urges all voters to register on Saturday to be eligible to vote in the November general election. The note stresses that women now have voting rights for all offices and must register, either to vote their own convictions or alongside male relatives, to exercise the right earned through long struggle.
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United States
Supreme Court fate of Tennessee suffrage ratification debated
The piece notes the hope that the U S Supreme Court will deem Tennessee’s ratification legal. It includes Cardinal Gibbons’s stance as a longtime opponent of woman suffrage who regrets women’s voting, but predicts only a small portion will vote after the first few elections.
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United States Supreme Court
Tennessee
Cardinal Gibbons
Cox charges GOP funding drive for presidency
Governor Cox rallied Republicans by claiming a minimum campaign fund of 15 million dollars. The committee subpoenaed Hays White and Fess Doremus as Cox toured and disclosed a list of 51 cities with a total proposed raise of 8.145 million dollars, while denying names of contributors. Upham says quotas are far larger than budgeted, with about 696,978 dollars collected so far.
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Cox
Will Hays
Senate Committee On
Chicago
Hays
White
Fess
Doremus
Pittsburgh
Republican National Committee
Harding
Upham
National Committee
Congressman I'red Faces Weak Comeback Charge
A report notes that Congressman I'red offered a weak rebuttal to charges raised during a congressional session. The piece highlights political dispute and a subdued response from the lawmaker amid surrounding debate.
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Congressman I'red
Parliament fund for entertainment drawn to Democratic committee
Britons accuse the British ambassador fund of 87500 dollars being diverted to the Democratic national committee. Ambassador Geddes and Democratic Chairman White call the claim absurd, while Governor Cox labels it too silly for words.
Miners Press Wage Demands On President Wilson
Central competitive field coal miners push for a $1.50 daily wage increase. Joint scale conference in Cleveland lasts five days without resolution. Operators request an inquiry and adjustment board, miners refuse to join. Ellis Searles notes low strike risk, while operators fear outcome.
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Wilson
Cleveland
Ellis Searles
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Post Office Adopts New International Money Order Rates
The post office department announces new scale aligning money orders with current exchange values. One American dollar equals 10.30 francs in France Belgium and Italy, 5.15 francs in Switzerland, 5 krona in Denmark and Norway, 4.17 krona in Sweden, 2.63 florins in the Netherlands, and 5 shillings in England. Switzerland remains unchanged.
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Post Office
France
Belgium
Italy
Switzerland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Netherlands
England
Americans Dominate Antwerp Olympics Amid Controversy
Despite injuries and claims of favoritism and poor training, American competitors lead the Antwerp Games with 118 points while Finland trails at 49. Critics say the U S managers misselected entrants and admitted Pacific coast athletes who flopped in preliminaries.
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Antwerp
Finland
America
Saturn Christian Church Dedication Tops Fundraising Mark
The Saturn Christian church dedication drew a large rural crowd despite morning rain. Funds raised exceeded 4000 dollars with key groups contributing including the Ladies Aid Society and Bible Class, lifting the total over 5000 dollars.
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Saturn Christian
Ladies Aid Society
T. R. Conner
Loyal Bereans
C. C. John
Loyal Sons and Daughters
Tda Kaufman
Busy Bees
Hilda Kelsey
Little Helpers
Velma Smith
W. F. Watson
Miss Edna McFadden Weds Blaine Wurst in Huntington
Miss Edna K. McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McFadden and Mr Blaine J Wurst were married at the M E parsonage in Huntington with Rev Swisher officiating The bride has lived locally and taught recently in the area The groom hails from near Kokomo and owns grain business interests They will reside in Bennett Indiana where Mr Hurstey runs an elevator The couple left Thursday evening for their new home
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Edna K. McFadden
Henry McFadden
Blaine J. Wurst
M. FE
Huntington
Swisher
Huntington M. E
Washington, D. C
Kokomo
Bennett
Indiana
Hurstey
Insanity Inquest Adjudges Cora Schwalter Insane
A county clerk filing reports that Cora Schwalter, formerly of Jackson township, was adjudged insane. The inquest, conducted by Dr. J. W. Kemp Dr. L. E. Murray and Charles Wells, was held recently.
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Cora Schwalter
Jackson Township
J. W. Kemp
L. E. Murray
Charlies Wells
Mickie Says Subscriptions Prompt Reader Message
A quirky note from Mickie asks readers at home to consider subscribing again. He urges support for the paper and jokes about missing readers while thanking friends. The message ends with a friendly sign off from Bob.
Antis Control Tennessee House Amid Ratification Controversy
The Tennessee House expelled references to last Saturday’s suffrage actions and reversed its prior ratification move. Absences of several suffragist members shifted the vote toward the anti camp as Speaker Walker and Representative Mall led the effort to nullify the action.
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State Department
Tennessee House
Tentessor
Walker
Representative Mall
Representative Hall
Crawford
Bedfor County
Ricdiek
Snelhy
House
Senate
Horse
United States
Cutter Spoetep Walker Everrte
Shelby County
Untitled note from DeSoto resident hints at family ties and sympathy
A fragment from OUFL Ervin of DeSoto Texas Roanoke resident mentions Uncle Billsy VapArsdoal and Billy, noting kinship through mothers who were sisters. It expresses sympathy for his boys and those who knew him.
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Oufl Ervin
DeSota
Towa Nofarmer
Roanoke
Billsy VapArsdoal
Max
Ombee
Billy
Panrake
New Center School
Oregon Summer Report: 100 to 119 Degree Heat
Harvey Dennis received a letter from W. T. Lambert, former Review publisher, noting a very warm Oregon summer now living there. The average since June has been 100 degrees with a peak of 119, a sharp contrast to Indiana weather.
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Oregon
Harvey Dennis
W. T. Lambert
the Review
Lamberts
Indiana
M. E. Church Notes Sunday Services and Meetings
Sunday school at 9 30 led by Adam Faust with class at 10 30 led by Mrs Anna Smith Epworth League at 6 30 led by Mrs C B Thomas Evening worship at 7 30 with the pastor Prayer meeting at Wesley Wednesday 7 30 and at Roanoke Thursday 7 30 Sunday school and morning worship at Monson 9 30 and 10 36 Inviting all to the services of this church.
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M. E. Church
Adam Faust
Anna Smith
Epworth League
C. B. Thomas
Wesley
Roanoke
Monson
Why Put Up With Rats for Years
Farmer N Wirdsor recalls years of rat trouble until FAT-SNAP is discovered as a safe and sure rat killer. Sold in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 by N D B Richards Sons and Purvis Drug Store.
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N. Wirdsor
nefeTa Bor
N. D. B. Richards
Sons and Purvis Drug Store
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