French President May Resign Over Poland Crisis
French President Deschanel is seen as likely to resign amid France's anti Bolshevik push and a diplomatic rift with Britain. Premier Millerand could be elected president with Briand as premier. Britain and France seek to resolve disagreements on Soviet peace terms Poland should accept, and on recognizing General Wrangel. If Minsk talks fail hostilities may resume.
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Deschanel
France
Great Britain
Millerand
M. Briand
Britain
Classes for ex service men offered at federal program
Compensable ex service men are urged to register early for vocational education classes organized by the Federal Board of Vocational Education. Courses include Business English, spelling, arithmetic, business law, stenography, typewriting, mechanical drawing and related drafting fields. Morning classes run 9 to 12 with possible afternoon or evening sessions. Register at Room 230 Federal Building. hours 1 to 4:30 p.m. Educational Director Vera P. Speck notes readiness depends on timely equipment of classrooms.
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Federal Board of Vocational Education
Public Health Service
Bureau of War Risk
Gye
Federa! Bldg
Vera P. Speck
Federal Board Vocational Education
Denver Car Is Dynamited
Denver Aug 13 A street car was damaged by dynamite early this morning placed on the rails. No passengers were aboard and the strike-breaker crew was not injured. The strike situation remains deadlocked.
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Denver
Rice Prices Spark Labor Strife in Shanghai and China
Labor unrest spreads from Shanghai as rice prices surge to 12.20 a picul 132 pounds doubling the cost of food for natives. Carpenters and masons strike amid shortages and police guards increase. Excessive exports to Japan cited as cause while government bans exports province to province.
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Shanghai
China
Japan
Advertising Club Picnic At J C Hamilton Place
Advertising Club held a picnic yesterday evening at J C Hamilton Place on College Boulevard for members and families. Ed Amonett and Frank Schram supervised a supper of barbequed beef and mutton, sandwiches, salads, condiments, coffee, and frozen watermelon. About 221 attendees praised the well managed event and Messrs Schram and Amonett.
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J. C. Hamilton Place
College Boulevard
Ed Amonett
Frank Schram
Messrs. Schram
Amontt
Roswell Rotary Club Grants New Members and Recaps Atlanta Trip
The Roswell Rotary Club met at noon in Chamber of Commerce rooms with President Dilley presiding. He finished reporting on the Atlanta City Rotary Club meeting while members gained ideas from his remarks. Three new members joined Guy Nickson Gilkeson Hotel Gil Amis contractor and Nathan Jaffa ranch supplies. Visitors included Judge McClure and H M Daw. The club approved continuing Wednesday swims to the Country Club for the rest of the month.
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Roswell
Judge McClure
H. M. Daw
Boys of
Juarez Gambling Dens Ordered Closed by President
El Paso Aug 13 President de la Huerta orders Juarez gambling dens shut on Saturday as concessions expire. Expected new licenses may be granted since gambling houses pay the Mexican government thousands of dollars monthly.
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EL Paso
de la Huerta
Juarez
Second attempt to block suffrage fails in Tennessee
Nashville Aug 12 the move to halt ratification of the woman suffrage amendment failed without a record vote. Suffrage leaders stay hopeful. The first vote on ratification appears likely in the house Friday. Raleigh Aug 12 North Carolina lawmakers urge Tennessee to refuse ratification and avoid forcing suffrage on the state. Anti suffrage leaders claim majorities in both houses.
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Nashville
Tenn
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Tennessee
House
Senate
Harding's Porch Campaign Moves to Minnesota State Fair
Marion Ohio August 12 Senator Harding will speak at the Minnesota State Fair in Minneapolis during the first week of September. He may briefly abandon the front porch campaign idea. Senators Johnson and Borah plan stump appearances in labor centers of the West. Harding seeks direct farmer appeal.
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Harding
Marion
Ohio
Minneapolis
Johnson
Borah
Warding
Washing Machine May Save the Day at Washday
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of washing machines reducing effort during washday, noting potential savings in time and labor. The readable portion mentions work and routine tasks around laundry without clear names, dates, or places.
Terrific battle near Warsaw between Reds and Poles
London, Aug 13. A terrific battle is in progress thirty miles from Warsaw as Reds and Poles clash. The Poles fight desperately against overwhelming Reds numbers, with the outcome still in doubt. Russian forces advance toward the Prussian frontier, tightening encirclement of Polish lines.
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London
Warsaw
Republican County Convention Call for Chaves County
Mass convention of the Republicans of Chaves County failed to meet at the Roswell court house at 2 30 p m on Saturday August 28 1920. Delegates for the state Republican convention at Albuquerque September 7 1920 to be elected and a county Central Committee selected. Nominations for State Senator State Representatives County officials and three County Commissioners. Women Republicans urged to participate. By order of the County Central Committee E A Cahoon Chairman C L Parsons Secretary A13-27
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Republicars
Chaves County
Roswell
N. M
Albuquerque
E. A. Cahoon
C. L. Parsons
Bodies Found in Maryland Woods in Personal Crisis Reports
Washington reports say searching parties found the bodies of sixteen year old Mary Sneeringer and J Ford Thompson a 49 year old wealthy Washingtonian in the Maryland woods. Both are believed to have committed suicide. Thompson had a wife and child in Paris and had been warned by her parents to avoid the girl due to her youth.
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Washington
Maryland Woods
Mary Sneeringer
J. Ford Thompson
Thompson
Paris
Poles and Reds Talk Saturday in Paris Front Talks
Polish and Bolshevik delegates met at the front and agreed to begin negotiations on Saturday. France cabled that it holds the same views on Russia as expressed in President Wilson's note to Italy.
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Paris
Ami‘stive
Front
Foreign Office
France
United States
Russia
Wilson
Italy
Polish Women Out 10 Fight Russians in Warsaw
Polish women armed with rifles and sabres march through Warsaw announcing they will fight the Russians to the last. Trotsky is expected to lead the Red armies in the drive on Warsaw.
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Warsaw
Trotsky
Red
Ponzi Surrenders to Federal Authorities in Larceny Case
Charles Ponzi known as the basket millionaire surrendered to Federal authorities in Boston on a larceny charge. He will be held for a hearing on August 17. Neither Ponzi nor officials disclosed reasons for the surrender and the outcome remains unsettled as details are sparse.
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Ponzi
Bocston
Charles Ponzi
A Ee
Greek Premier Venizelos Wounded in Assassination Attempt
Aug 13 report from Faris states Greek Premier Venizelos was wounded last night by assassins. The incident is tied to royalist plots to restore former King Constantine. Assailants captured. both suspects were Greeks.
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Faris
Venizelos
Greece
Constantine
Brazil New West for Commerce of United States
New York report by HB Robertson argues U S trade in Brazil can expand beyond postwar gains. He cites American banks, ships, and cables linking Brazil and the United States, with Brazil ready to supply raw materials including iron, forests, and agricultural products to fuel American manufacturing growth.
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HB. Robertson
Brazil
United Press
New York
United States
Europe
South America
Wll
Uni
Minnesota
Rio de Janeiro
Wes
U S Training Proves Greek Team Gains From American Coaching
Athens Greece remarkable testimony to American style training appears in Pan Hellenic May trials and July 4 trials after two months under American coaches Marriott and Lamberton. Many previously unknown athletes gained Olympic prospects, with Karabatis Pontreas Retelas Nikolaides and others improving sharply. team bound for Antwerp, many spectators expected to follow.
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Athens
Greece
Antwerp
Igs
P. EB. Marriott
J. V. Lamberton
co.Marriott
Lamberton
Italy
Marriott
Balston
Karabrts
Ponireas
Junny
Retelas
Nickolaides
Karabatis
Europe
Pontreas
Artwerp
Sr. Retelas
Nikolaides
Roberts College
Constantinople
United States
D. Vergas
Menexis
Trivoulidas
Andromidas
Tennessee Senate Approves Suffrage Amendment 25 to 4
The Tennessee Senate voted 25 to 4 in favor of the federal Woman suffrage amendment. The measure moves to the House, where action is anticipated Tuesday. If approved, Tennessee becomes the thirty sixth state to ratify, paving the way for nationwide women voting in November. The fight is expected in the House.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Senate
House of Representatives
House
Tennessee
United States
Houses of Representatives
Senate
Committee On
Ponzi Arrest Sparks Boston Furor at Foreign Exchange Offices
In Boston on August 13 a wave of panic erupted at the Old Colony Foreign Exchange Co as investors chased a guaranteed 100 percent six month profit scheme, seeking refunds after the arrest of Charles Ponzi. Authorities probe the firm while hundreds who staked life savings crowd Attorney General Allen's office seeking restitution.
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Boston
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Co
Charles Ponzi
Allen
Prohibition Drive Gains Steam in Jamaica
Kingston reports a broad campaign by American and local prohibitionists to make Jamaica dry. Rev. E H Curtis predicts liquor sales will be nearly nil in ten years, while Governor Probyn favors liquor restrictions. Prof Ralph B Danforth studies island living conditions and tropical suitability, noting malaria as a challenge but supportive of prohibition.
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Kingston
Jama‘ca
E. H. Curtis
Ohio
Probyn
Ralf B. Danforth
Rutgers College
New Jersey
Istand
Tropics
Mannix vows Ireland visit defying British government
Archbishop Mannix of Australia says he will visit Ireland in defiance of the British government. He declined to outline plans for Scotland or timing of the visits. Mannix, noted for pro German rhetoric during the Great War, remains in London.
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Mannix
Ireland
London
Scotland
Australia
Peace hopes dim as Gonzales to confer with Mexican leaders
Los Angeles reports show slim prospects for a peaceful settlement between Governor Cantu of Lower California and the Mexican government. General Pablo Gonzales is expected to arrive tomorrow to confer with Mexican leaders. Federal forces are reported at San Luis Sonora with others en route to Ensenada, expected to arrive Saturday.
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Lower California
Los Angeles
Cantu
Pablo Gonzales
San Luis
Sonora
Enscinada
Express asks higher milk and cream rates
Washington Aug 12 The American Railway Express Company filed a request to raise rates on milk and cream arguing the freight costs on these commodities justify higher charges. The filing notes potential increases to reflect current shipping expenses and market conditions impacting express service.
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Express
Washington
American Railway Express Company
Gates
United States to refrain from siding in France Britain Russia dispute
The United States will not take sides in the differences between France and Great Britain over Russia. The decision was learned today in Washington as tensions were examined amid diverging aims for peace and stability in Europe.
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U.S
France
England
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Dead Indian Strolls Home to Claim Oil Land
In Muskogee Oklahoma a full blooded Cherokee known as Night Hawk returned after relatives believed him dead. He claimed his oil property after a lease was signed by supposed heirs and sent to Washington for approval. Probate actions opened in Washington County and an administrator was named. Joe Lynch, Stilwell probate attorney, identified him and Parker halted Washington action. He spoke only Cherokee when he left and now uses English, having forgotten his native tongue.
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Coon
Washington
District Court
Washington County
Joe Lynch
Stilwell
Parker
Americans Save Little French Lives at Boulay-Thierry Meet
In Dreaux seven Paris area clubs sent girls and women to a day of feminine sports. American Committee Colony children from Boulay-Thierry won relay and tug of war prizes, led by Mlle Manteau and Mlle Ratel. Colony youths, once undernourished, were nourished and educated back to health.
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Paris
France
Dreaux
Chantres
Choisy-le-Roi
Auteuil
Dreux
Boullay-Thierry
Committee
Mademoiselle Manteau
Mademoiselle Ratel
American Committee
Aisne
Mary Hirtkamp
Monsieur Fallat
Verdun
Tightening of Money May Shut Down Auto Works
In Indianapolis on August 12 authorities report banks tightening money may force shutdowns of large automobile makers soon. Thousands of workers have been laid off with more expected as dealers and manufacturers face credit refusals, curbing sales and expanding dealer distress nationwide.
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Indianapolis
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