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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1920

Page

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Allies Plan To Help Poland At Paris Peace Talks

Amid discussions in Spa Belgium Allied leaders pressed Germany to fix definite early dates for executing military naval and aerial clauses of the Versailles treaty. Lloyd George urged firm action while German ministers warned of unrest and bolshevik influence as Berlin cited economic strain to delay disarmament and force maintenance of order with a larger police force.

Lloyd George Germany Spa Belgium Marshal Foch Wil Poland Constantin Fehrenbach Herr Gessler von Zeeht M. Delacroix M. Francois-Marsal Davis Marshal Foeh Wilken Military, Naval and Aeronautics Commissions Berlin Simons Tiovd George Lield George Fehrenbach Dessler Herr Dessler Pomeranian Herr Deester

National League and American League Scores Notebook

In the National League games Chicago and St Louis played with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia tallying five for St Louis and one for Philadelphia. In the American League Philadelphia defeated Boston six to one on a day with no other games scheduled.

Loert Peret Ciccionau Seeeneee Brooklyn St. Lain Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Ees Peres Seeereees Seeten Chicago St. Louis Philadeptia Boston

Villa Signs Peace Armistice in Mexican Revolt

A dispatch from Torreón reports Francisco Villa has signed an armistice and will suspend attacks until July 15. Negotiated by Elias L. Torres near Saucillo, Chihuahua, the agreement requires Villa to surrender under conditions approved by Provisional President de la Huerta and generals Calles Obregon and Hill. Torres says Villa has no political ambition and recognizes de la Huerta. fighting may continue absent direct orders from Mexico City.

el Paso Vex el Paso Times Torreón Mexico Francisco Villa de la Huerta Elias L. Torres Villa Saucillo Chihuahua Torres Torreon Mexico City Elias Calles Alvaro Obregon Benjamin Hill Yin Obregon J. G. Escobar Juarez

Cox Praises Running Mate Roosevelt At Dayton Office

Governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, praises his running mate Franklin D. Roosevelt as a vigorous, progressive Democrat. He read thousands of congratulatory telegrams at his Dayton newsroom, with messages from McAdoo, Marshall, Roosevelt, and notable figures like Col. Henry Watterson and Jake Daubert noting the ticket’s promise.

Dayton Daubert Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt GG. McAdoo T Follew Warty Marshall Troosevelt Col Henry Watterson Colonel Watterson Jake Daubert Cincinnati Reds Reds Tex Rickard

Theodore Roosevelt Kinship Ties Stir VP Candidacy Talk

The text notes Theodore Roosevelt’s years back relation to a rival as a fifth cousin to the late ex president and mentions Franklin D Roosevelt’s mother Sara Delano Roosevelt as a fourth cousin of Colonel Roosevelt. It cites Franklin Roosevelt’s March 105 message to Anna Fleaney Roosevelt and references Elliott Roosevelt, brother to the colonel, in relation to a possible Democratic vice presidential candidate.

Theodoreoosevelt Rowevelt Franklin Roosevelt Sara (Delano) Roosevelt Roosevelt Anna Fleaney Roosevelt Germantown Elliott Roosevelt T. RR Soas

Wilson Plans to Stay in Washington This Summer

White House officials say President Wilson will remain in the capital for the summer, not planning to be away from Washington because he finds the weather agreeable and comfortable.

Wilson Capital Washington Whsom White House

Bolsheviki Take Rovno Fortress in Major Russian Advance

Bolsheviki capture the fortress of Rovno on a 720 mile front with a push toward the Polish lines. About 1,000 prisoners, two armored trains, two tanks and two 6 inch guns are reported taken as Polish forces retreat under pressure on both northern and southern sectors. Northwest of Rovno rail line to Kovel is cut as General Budenny raids continue.

London Rovno Dubno Lutsk Moscow Warsaw Alorg 2 Kovol Budenny

Wood Campaign Underwritten By New York Men, Senate Told

William Loeb testified at a Chicago senate probe that about one million dollars was raised in New York to back Major General Leonard Wood for the Republican presidential nomination. He named mayors and donors, including George W. Perkins and J. B. Duke, and described checks sent to several states. The hearing touched Missouri Lowden delegates and other campaign financing details amid questions about oligarchy and organization.

Chicago Leonard Wood New York William Loeb Wood Senate Investigation Committee Federal Monell Mr. Whalen William Cooper Procter Mr. Loeb General Wood J.B. Duke Loeb George W. Perkins Tle Heed Reed Missouri Lowdon T. W. Huckmede Warrington, Me Jacob L. Babler Mr. Huckriede Lowden Ek. L. Morse Republican State Committee Raft

Durazzo Evacuated, Rome Dispatch Reports

A Rome dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says Durazzo has been evacuated. The report notes the city’s safety move amid ongoing pressures and mentions the broader strategic situation in the region.

Durazzo London Exchange Rome

Johnson Lines Up With Sen Harding

San Francisco July 8 Senator Hiram W Johnson of California urged Republican unity on a platform championing Americanism. He framed the League of Nations as the decisive issue, noting Republicans faulted the covenant for failing and Democrats backed the league as proposed. The choice, he said, lies with voters in November.

San Francisco Cal Hiram W. Johnson California League of Nations Congress Johnson Democratic Party

Daughter of Carranza Accuser Ordered His Execution

A report claims the daughter of Mexican leader Venustiano Carranza ordered the execution of her father. The article details the alleged political intrigue and the resulting action, highlighting the shift in power and the dramatic family role in the event.

Against Suffrage Annie Bock Voices Coarse Politics

Julia Carranza daughter of the slain Mexican president writes an open letter to Mexicans accusing General Obregon of ordering Carranza’s execution. Obregon is a candidate for the Mexican presidency and is linked to hiring at the time.

The Evening Journal Washington, D. C Julia Carranza People of Mexico Alvaro Obregon General Obregon Carranza Obregon

Former suffrage leader renounces cause in Tennessee

In Knoxville the Bock of Los Angeles, once a prominent equal rights advocate, writes to Tennessee Representative W. K. Anderson urging rejection of ratification. She claims suffrage coarsens women and argues crime rose after women gained voting rights in California.

Evening Journal Knoxville Tenn Bock Los Angeles Cal Campaign For Equal Rights Tennessee W. K. Anderson Miss Bock California

Polish national council calls volunteers for defense

Volunteers for immediate service against the Bolsheviks have been called by the Polish national council of defense. The appeal follows the current Red attack on Polish forces and the imminent danger to the Polish nation posed by the Bolshevik army.

Evening Journal Warsaw Polish National Council of Defense

Wilson to Work for Cox in Fight for Dems

Washington July 8 President Wilson will actively support the Democratic candidates Sox and Roosevelt for president and vice president. The White House announced the extent of his involvement will depend on plans developed by the Democratic national committee and the campaign strategy.

Washington Wilson Sox Roosevelt White House

Special Session Called To Ratify Woman Suffrage Amendment

Governor Bickett called a special session for August 10 to consider ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. National and state Democratic leaders expect pressure and a bitter fight. The Rejection league has mobilized thousands to oppose ratification while the National Woman's Party has supporters on the ground promoting approval.

Raleigh N. C Bickett North Carolina Democratic Party Carolina Rejection League Naational Woman's Party

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Foch Bandit Watterson McAdoo Franklin Delano Roosevelt Wolds the Post Senate Wall Street Colonel Monell Leeb Frank H. Hitchcock Florida Georgia Colonel Smith Republican National Committees District of Columbia Maryland Aviona Paris Sen. Harding League Annie Bock
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