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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Paris and Warsaw describe a widening Polish Russian clash along the front near Pultusk with Russian cavalry reaching Praga. Poles mobilize civilians, volunteers, and women as defense efforts surge in Warsaw while officials relocate state documents.
Toledo reports Vice President Clarence A. Earl says the Willys Overland plant will run five days a week if current handicaps persist. He notes daily production fears and severe transportation difficulties.
London reports France recognizing Wrangel's government in South Russia triggers consternation in British papers and a note from Britain to France. King George postpones his Scotland trip amid tensions as Labour voices call for restraint. Paris says Britain sent a formal communication and both nations seek friendly dialogue.
Kansas City Aug 13 Tarry Taylor charged with participating in the daylight holdup of Frankel Frank & Co in Kansas City was sentenced to fifty years in the penitentiary. The jury deliberated for twenty six minutes.
Bandits described as red pepper men robbed in Chicago at Kinzie and Dearborn. They blinded their female victim, Miss Marie Majzl, a cashier for W. B. Quinby Coffee Company, and fled with 2348 in checks and 220 in currency in view of crowds. The loot was destined for a bank.
A higher wheat market prompted flour price increases at principal mills in Minneapolis. One leading mill raised family patent flour prices, with 98 pound sacks moving from 18.25 to 13.65 dollars. Another firm followed with similar adjustments.
Kansas City officials report the Missouri primary produced votes priced near $1,000 each. Officials estimate total primary expenses for tickets ballots and party shares may exceed 35 000 with possible reach to 6 000 per party.
A Havas dispatch from Beirut reports the Mesopotamian situation remains serious with British detachments on the Euphrates retreating. The garrison at Divanich on the river's right bank, about ninety five miles southeast of Bagdad, has been cut off.
Federal auditors auditing Charles Ponzi and the Securities Exchange Co report liabilities exceed 87 million dollars, far above Ponzi’s claimed 500000. He is arrested for mail fraud after surrendering, bond set at 25000, arraignment scheduled for August 19. Ponzi says he tried to settle liabilities with cash but funds were tied up.
An incomplete dispatch notes Premier Millerand arriving for luncheon during a trip to the liberated region and being immediately informed of a ongoing conversation. The fragment hints at diplomatic talks and continuing collaboration between parties.
Governor Cox opened the Democratic national speaking tour at Camp Perry Ohio. He urged peace through reasonable means and opposed turning the League of Nations into the campaign centerpiece, stressing postwar world seekers peaceful settlements.
Missouri's total taxable property value for 1920 is 2 604 190 174 dollars, up 349 452 from last year, per the final state tax commission report to the state equalization board at Jefferson City.
The American Railway Express asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to raise express rates to cover the railroad labor board wage award, estimated at 43,800,805 dollars. It also seeks a 20 percent milk and cream rate rise to offset higher costs. The deficit would exceed government guarantees after September 1.
Washington reports indicate Poland seeks U S authorization to accept recruits from Americans and natives to join the Polish army. Polish envoy Kameneff calls for war materiel aid as talks with Secretary Colby define US stance. General Kameneff now leads the Soviet force on the Polish front amid shifting command.
Chicago August 13 authorities say they captured Herman L. Hoffman at 1805 Sedgwick Street as the secret Messenger of international radicalism. Hoffman admitted his role smuggling money and materials from Hamburg and Amsterdam to fund Soviet propaganda in the United States, allegedly spending about 1 million.
Washington reports Polish forces defending Warsaw are outnumbered about two and a half to one. Official details place Bolshevik strength on the Polish front at 850000 with Poles estimated at 140000.
Premier Venizelos of Greece was shot eight times as he boarded a train from Lyons to Nice. Two swarthy attackers were arrested after being pulled from a hostile crowd shouting for lynching. The attacker details and motive remain under investigation with Venizelos lightly wounded.
Denver August 13. Strike leaders of the Denver Tramway Employes union face contempt of court sentences after a ruling of guilt last week for defying a district court injunction. The union voted to continue the strike despite the executive board’s call to return to work. Judge Whitford said he would consider the strike actions when passing sentence. The tramway company will train applicants for motor man and conductor positions as service is restored. Col Ballou said troops would remain to ensure safe normal service.
Chicago August 14 40 000 checks for retainer pay for naval reserve members were returned to the navy department due to wrong addresses. Captain Edward A Evers commands the mineers naval militia. Complaints have grown as to receipt delays caused by carelessness in applying for pay and by improperly made out certificates.
Manhattan Kansas reports the next mid west farm bureau meeting will be held September 21 and 22. The bureau includes presidents and secretaries of state farm bureaus in Iowa North and South Dakota Nebraska Michigan Indiana Illinois and Ohio. A Chicago organized group pursues a plan for cooperative marketing of grain inviting farm organizations to participate.
Joseph Lukatich Thomas O'Brien and Cc W Stens all boilermakers from Chicago were killed in Whiting Indiana when a scaffold on an oil tank they were building collapsed. The Standard Oil Company employees died under debris.
Washington reports Hugh Gibson American minister to Poland on leave of absence will depart immediately for his post due to the serious situation in Poland.
Reports from Pike's Peak indicate seven inches of snow fell Wednesday night, a new August storm record for Colorado Springs. A woman interested in U S Senate candidacy was mentioned in the report.
Miss Anne Martin of Reno Nevada files with Secretary of State Bradigan a petition of nomination as an independent candidate for the United States Senate. The notice mentions a one month trip by Came Dalyn.
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