French Generals Lead Pushed Warsaw Offensive
Paris reports French generals Wenry and Bilote direct left flank attacks that push toward Miawa and Tsirehanoff, retaking key Warsaw defenses and threatening Bolshevik positions along the Vistula and Bug. Polish forces hold the fork between the Narew and Bug as the right wing maneuvers tighten the encirclement.
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Bilote
Narew
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Miawa
Tsirehanoff
Plock
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Colby Pledges U S Support for Polish Independence
Secretary Colby told a delegation of American Polish extraction that the United States will use all constitutional power to advance Poland, but warned broad material aid remains a political question. He urged citizens to influence public opinion and supported executive action within legal bounds. He noted factions opposing intervention and warned against isolationist attitudes.
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Colby
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Europe
Gor
Trotsky Says Soviet Fronts Largely Satisfactory
In Moscow Aug 18 Bolshevik official Leon Trotsky told the Moscow Soviet that Soviet positions on the Polish and southern Russian fronts were generally satisfactory. He noted Red troops fulfilled the core duty of stalling White Poland near Warsaw while two centers vie for peace and diplomacy, one in Warsaw and another near Pitre.
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Trotsky
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Warsaw
Republican Candidate Otto Stifel Ends Life in St Louis
Otto F. Stifel, former brewer and horseman and Republican candidate in Missouri's Eleventh District, shot himself near Valley Park after financial difficulties. In a note to creditors and the public he blamed Prohibition and recounted his decline from brewing to oleomargarine and his ties to local leagues.
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Otto F. Stifel
Valley Park
Stifel
Creditora
Te Mote
Wrangel Advances Against Bolsheviks in South Russia
Constantinople August 18 An official communique from army headquarters of General Baron Wrangel reports further advances against Bolshevik forces in south Russia The anti Bolshevik forces claim capture of several villages in the Tangides and Don provinces and the crossing of the Denatz River section Cossack troops are said to have revolted against the Soviet government and joined Wrangel’s forces
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Baron Wrangel
Russia
Tangides
Don
L Wrangel
Salazar Named Governor in Lower California
In Mexicali on Aug 18 Luis Salazar succeeded Col. Estaban Cantu as governor of the northern district of Lower California at 6 pm. The transfer ceremonies lasted about 40 minutes with readings and signing of an agreement by Col. Carita relinquishing office and telegrams from Adolfo de la Huerta approving the central government’s eight articles. Signatures included Cantu, Salazar, Jose Aguilar, V Alessio Robles, and representatives of the provisional president.
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Mexicali
Lower California
Geh
Luis
MM. Salazar
Col
Estaban Cantu
Carita
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexites
Prices Fall Across Commodities in August Report
Washington August 18 prices for commodities declined about 2.2 percent in Tay as per the labor department report. Cloths and clothing materials led the drop, with index numbers down 5.12 percent, while foodstuffs fell four percent and farm products two percent. Prices remained above July 1919 levels, with some items still showing gains.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Department
Todd
Funeral of Chapman to be held Friday
Ray mond Chapman premier shortstop of the Cleveland club will be buried Friday at 10 am in St Philomene's church. The body will not lie in state. Pallbearers will include ushers at his wedding. Flags flew at half mast in Cleveland. The likely attendance includes the Traceland team from New York. A large crowd met the body at the depot. dozens sent condolences, including Governor Cox. Memorial funds will be used for a statue at League Park.
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Court House
Traceland Team
New York
Mel. Chapman
Speaker
Joe Woods
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James M. Cox
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League Park
Carl Mays
Ickes Refuses to Back Harding at Republican Convention
Chicago Aug 18 H L Ickes a minor delegates at large to the Republican National Convention that nominated Senator Harding tonight announced he would support Governor Cox the Democratic nominee. Cantu was instructed for Governor Lowden and on the final ballot when Harding was nominated he voted for Senator Johnson. I shall continue to affiliate with the Republican party but cannot in good conscience support a candidate who was not the real choice of his party.
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Roosevelt Adapts Message At Deer Lodge Picnic
In Deer Lodge Montana on August 18 Franklin D Roosevelt addressed farmers at their annual picnic. He stressed moving forward not backward and urged cooperation across communities to uphold shared ideals. The talk framed the hour as one of progress and unity for America’s agricultural regions.
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MPADGO Smiling Amid AP Report From Warrington
Associated Press dispatch from Warrington dated August 13 notes William Mpadgo smiling. The report highlights reactions and context from the scene as officials assess recent developments and public response.
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Associated Press
Warrington
Wiliam
France and United States reach accord on Poland and Russia
Washington August 18 The American and French governments agree in principle on the future of Poland and Russia in a statement interpreting France s reply to the American note to Italy The French note condemns Bolsheviks and supports an independent Poland while opposing the Bolshevik regime and any dismemberment of Russia This alignment marks strengthened American French cooperation against Bolshevik recognition by Britain.
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Poland
Russia
Colby
France
Italy
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United States
Moland
Great Britain
Operators and Miners Fail to Reach Agreement
Central competitive coal fields conference adjourned without a settlement after five days. Miners to caucus tomorrow as telegrams to President Wilson note failure to reach terms considered just by miners. Delegates returned to London reports and other items followed.
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Pennsylvania
Wilson
Une
Cox praises Tennessee ratification of suffrage in campaign view
Governor Cox and aides hailed Tennessee's ratification of women’s suffrage, forecasting its support for the Democratic platform and the campaign’s league of nations focus. Harrison and Mrs Abby Scott Baker met Cox as he mapped western swing via non special train travel with many appearances.
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League of Means
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League of Nations
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National Woman's Party
Harrison
South Bend
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Flarrison
California
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Courier carries documents to Moscow amid Minsk talks
Warsaw reports a courier started for Moscow with important papers for Polish delegates at Minsk where bolsheviks and the Minsk conference loom. No word from Minsk yet. a courier may arrive late today or Thursday as the conference could stretch beyond a week. Four correspondents, including an American, head to Minsk. Helena dispatch notes old guard Republicans alleged to muzzled progressives by pre convention pledges.
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Tennessee approves suffrage amendment in House vote
In Nashville on August 18 the Tennessee House approved the federal woman suffrage amendment 50 to 46, putting Tennessee on track as the 36th state to ratify. A possible reconsideration vote by Speaker Walker looms, and certification by Secretary Colby remains to complete acceptance. If ratified, women will be eligible to vote in the presidential election unless a legal challenge delays the process.
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