Poles Give Up Capital as Retreat Becomes News
Paris reports Warsaw to be evacuated within days and the government moved likely to Cracow. Polish forces along the Bug failed to destroy bridges, a shock after a rapid retreat.
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Paris
Warsaw
Cracow
Bug
Poland
Red Cross
Baranovitchi
Romer
Minsk
Vienna
Posen
Danzig
Lemberg
Galicia
London
Russia
Fire Wipes Out Carp Town Business Section
A fire in Carp Ontario 20 miles from Ottawa destroyed the village business area with losses near $100,000. Firefighters battled the blaze using a bucket brigade as the only available method.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Carp
Firemen Die in Oil Blast in Cincinnati
A series of explosions at an oil facility in Cincinnati on August 7 killed several members of the city fire department and left another feared dead. Fire crews battled flames as authorities searched for missing responders. Indicates a deadly industrial accident with multiple fatalities and ongoing investigation.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Fire Department
WETS ASK REHEARING ON FEIGENSPLAN BREWERY CASE
William D. Guthrie and Elihu Root filed with the U S Supreme Court a petition for reconsideration of the June 7 decision upholding the eighteenth amendment and parts of the Volstead act. They argue the court did not explain its conclusions and that the case involves vast constitutional questions.
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Washington
William D. Guthrie
Elihu Root
Christian Feigenspan
Newark
N. J
United States Supreme Court
Feigenspan
McKenna
United States
Rich Poles Reach Paris
The first deluxe express from Poland since Warsaw’s crisis arrived in Paris filled with Polish millionaires fleeing the red invasion. The train carried refugees packed into every inch of space from corridors to baggage vans, laden with money, securities, and jewels, with little clothing due to weight.
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Paris
Automaker in Toledo Lays Off 2000 Workers
An auto plant in Toledo Ohio laid off 2000 workers due to transportation problems that prevent obtaining raw materials, according to plant officials.
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Auto
Toledo
Fire destroys Port Coquitlam lower business district
A large blaze swept Port Coquitlam British Columbia consuming the entire lower business section of the town while the fire started in a department store. Firefighting units fought the flames but the district suffered extensive damage with several shops damaged beyond repair.
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Port Coquitlam
B. C
Five Die as Denver Tramway Riot Escalates
Denver reports five deaths as rioting erupts between police and strike sympathizers at the east side car barns. Governor Shoup orders 500 federal troops from Camp Funston to Denver to quell further bloodshed and protect property amid the Tramway strike.
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Denver
Camp Funston
Kansas
Kansas Military Camp
Oliver H. Shoup
Central Department
United States Army
Chicago
Shoup
Heimick
Tronard Wood
Denver Tramway Company
Tramway Men’s Union
Rhode Island Population Reaches 804 397 in 1920
The census bureau announces Rhode Island's 1920 population as 804,397, up 61,787 since 1910 or 11.04 percent. Other cities and counties listed include Mahoning County Ohio 186,310 up 7,159, Coles County New Jersey 35,108 up 591, and La Salle County Illinois 92,925 up 2,793.
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Washington
Rhode Island
Census Bureau
Mahoning County
Youngstown
Coles County
Charleston
la Salle County
Streator and
la Salle
Indict 41 Railroad Men Over Strike
Federal grand jury indicts forty one leaders of the rebel yardmen strike that shut down railroad transport last winter. Chicago Yardmen's association president John Grunau and United Engineers' association chairman H. H E. Reading are among those charged.
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Chicago
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
H. H E. Reading
United Enginemen’s Association
Family of three slain at Newberry crossing
Binghamton New York on August 9 reports the death of R J Hellawell secretary of the A G Spalding Sporting Goods company of New York and his wife and young daughter killed at the Newberry grade crossing in an apparent accident.
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Binghamton, N. Y
R. J Hellawell
A. G. Spalding Sporting Goods Company of
New York
Newberry
Warehouse Fire Destroys Illinois and Michigan Canal Dock
Joliet Illinois August 9 A warehouse of the Illinois and Michigan Canal at Topeka Port burned and was destroyed by fire. Firemen battled the blaze through the night amid strong winds and smoke. No injuries reported. Damages estimated to be substantial to storage goods and building structure.
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Joliet
Ilinois and ‘Michigan Canal
Tockport
Rioting at West Frankfort Threatens Foreigners
Ten companies of state militia rushed to West Frankfort Illinois after rioting against Italians and other foreigners left eight dead and fifty wounded. Wires were cut and refugees swarmed the area as 5 000 foreigners fled. Additional troops were ordered as mobs destroyed homes and looted a bank in a climate of fear.
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Marion
Ill
West Frankfort
Dickson
Springfield
Wilbur Satterfield
Satterfield
Tenth Infantry
Tony Hemphill
Amiel Calcaterra
Royalton
Johnston City
W. E. Satterfield
Mount Vernon
McLeansboro
Salem
Cairo
Fox
Tony Hempel
U. S. Urban Growth Surpasses Rural Population
The 1920 census will show more people living in cities than rural areas for the first time. Officials estimate 51 to 52 percent of about 105 million residents live in urban districts, totaling roughly 53.55 million in cities and 51.45 million in rural areas.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Continental
J. A. Hill
Premier Lloyd George Spots Incoming Unemployment Crisis
In London on August 9 Premier Lloyd George warned Parliament of expected heavy unemployment this winter and said the government is considering precautionary measures to address the crisis.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Holdup Men Get $3, 179 in Kansas City Robbery
Three bandits in a motorcar robbed Ralph Wiles of 3179 dollars in Kansas City Missouri. The Aug. 9 report notes the crime as an armed hold up and details were limited in the readable text.
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Kansas City
Ralph Wiles
Paris fashions revive social season with navy blue and Tartans
A Paris correspondent notes the return of gaiety with simpler, high detail outfits. Navy blue serge and white, cherry, copper colors dominate, with hats ranging from ribbon to wide lace frames. Black and white, foulard and crepons appear, skirts longer, and outfits feature tailored lines and nuanced color accents.
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Paris
London Times
Bois
Stripes Steal Summer Fashion Spotlight In London Times
A London Times writer notes striped patterns dominate summer wardrobes. Silk dresses feature wide and narrow stripes with striped plisse details in skirts and horizontal bodices. Striped ribbons accent millinery while coats braid with striped cloth or silk complement smart ensembles. Black white and black royal blue prevail.
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London Times
Foulard Frocks Favorites This Summer
Foulard dresses are favorites this summer with graceful trailing draperies and long sashes that trail beyond the skirt edge. Navy and black foulards feature touches dried on by leading designers for a pleasing overall effect.
Roses on Summer Frocks Charm With Home Made Ornaments
The article explains how to craft fabric roses from organdie and bias strips to decorate summer dresses. It describes methods for pink and yellow rose centers, using soutache, crystal beads, and tight center folds, and notes that rose trimming can boost a frock’s value including gingham dresses.
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Philadelphia Record
Cleaning Gloves From Old Time Remedies
The article outlines glove cleaning methods using castile soap on white kid gloves with finger tips lightly rubbed, then rinsed with clean flannel. It also suggests French chalk to remove powder and notes storage. Dark gloves may be cleaned with gasoline but require even wetting to avoid dye loss.
Leather Belts and Fabrics Highlight Accessory Use
Leather belts in colors and patent leather are used on washable frocks of gingham linen organdie and wool. The text notes belts forming a notable accessory trend in everyday dress.
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Wets
Root
U. S. Supreme Court
Illinois
Outlaw” Yardmen's Union
Frankfort
Southern
Adjutant General
U. S
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