Russians Ready for Truce and Bolsheviki Push Near Lida
Bolsheviki advance westward reach near former battle lines in Pripet marshes while Poles withdraw from Lida area. Soviet note to Britain signals armistice and peace conference talks. Polish peasants flee as Bolshesvist forces seize grain areas and refugees move from Bielastok. American relief goods shift to safer locations amid crisis.
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Nominees Open Fight in Ohio
Ohio enters its first major political week as Democratic plans unfold. Governor Cox meets with Homer S. Cummings and national committee members regarding campaign manager selection, speaking tours, and finances after returning from Washington. Cox declines to debate Harding directly and says he is pleased with talks with the president.
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Wilson
Hospital Feud Ends in Inmate Death at Elgin Hospital
Fred Zitkuhr, 34, an inmate at Elgin state hospital, died from injuries after an attack by fellow patient Harald Taylor who used a mop handle fracturing Zitkuhr’s skull. Taylor said he sought revenge after Zitkuhr allegedly assaulted him days earlier. The incident occurred Thursday at the asylum.
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Dik
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Zitkuhre’s Home in Merenge Sparked Mental Health Action
A muddled report notes Zitkuhre’s home at Chiayto owt at age and Taylor’s transfer to Chester hospital for the criminal insane, indicating a serious mental health intervention.
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Bolsheviks Occupy Karabagh In Armenia Advance With Turkish Nationalists
Bolshevik forces occupy the Armenian province of Karabagh after the government refused a Russian ultimatum and plan further advances in concert with Mustafa Kemal Pasha's Turkish nationalists.
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Teheran
Persia
Mustapha Kermal Pasha
Bandits rob creamery sales staff in Minneapolis heist
Two bandits robbed a Quaker Creamery sales team in Minneapolis, getting 34,000 to 5,000 in currency and checks. The crew allegedly fled toward a bank after the bold early morning heist.
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Quaker Creamery Company
Bank Burglars Loot Liberty Bonds in New Hartford
Burglars forced entry to the New Hartford State Bank after taking tools from a nearby blacksmith shop. They opened the safety deposit vault and carried off a large number of Liberty bonds whose value will be determined after renters of the boxes are interviewed.
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New Hartford
New Hartford State Bank
Ruth busts record twice in single day baseball
New York July 20 Babe Ruth king of the swat powered a four bagger in the fourth inning to break the major league home run record and then added another homer in the ninth, reaching 31 for the season. Earlier he warned he would reach 40 before the pennant.
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Babe” Ruth
Chinese Rebels Quit After Defeat Near Peking
Thousands of Tuan troops return to the gates of Peking begging food as General Wang fortifies the capital. Reports say 5,000 troops retreated toward the city after a reverse and camps outside the west wall. Food shortages force authorities to open gates for starving soldiers. Tien-Tsin frontier fighting shifts as General Chang Tso-Lin moves troops to Yang-Tsun and forces Tuan withdrawal from rail positions.
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Irish Riots Rock Cork as Mortals Fall in Turbulent Night
Cork suffers a violent outbreak with two military lorries blown up by civilians. At least 70 soldiers injured and total casualties exceed 100 as Sinn Fein forces employ guerrilla tactics amid street battles. Women and children flee, volunteers assist, and the unrest prompts questions over archbishop Mannix’s Irish travel ban.
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Australia
United States
Bonar Law Dodges Question On Mannix Ireland Visit
Government spokesman Attlee Bonar Law declined to answer whether the government would prevent Archibishop Mannix from visiting Ireland. He avoided a direct reply to whether representations had been made to the Galloonn over Mannix’s speeches amid existing difficulties.
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Bolsheviks aim at Baltic ports as war policy
Paris reports that Soviet armies steadily absorb Lithuania Methonia and Letionia, fueling belief in many quarters that the western campaign seeks Baltic port control now under British demarcation. Some observers say this pushes England to speed peace talks with the Soviets.
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Letionia
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Death of His Son Shocks Ex Kaiser
Doorn Netherlands July 20 The death by his own hand of Prince Joachim youngest son of the former German Kaiser stunned the family Ex Empress believed unaware due to heart trouble Emperor William informed and deeply affected Joachim had recently visited the family Frederick William the crown prince learned of the tragedy from an adjutant Joachim and Frederick William enjoyed very close relations as favorites of the family
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12000 Pennsylvanian railroad workers laid off this week
Philadelphia reports a 10 percent cut in the Pennsylvania Railroad workforce, with 11,000 to 12,000 in the eastern region affected, mainly in shops and clerical roles. Officials say the move, called trimming sails, is to reduce costs and is not linked to anticipated wage awards or potential strikes.
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Railway Labor Board
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German report is rap at Junkers Vilifying militarists over Wilson peace efforts
Berlin July 20 a report from the second subcommittee of the commission investigating President Wilsons peace efforts accuses German military dictators of rejecting a potential peace in favor of unrestricted submarine warfare It says the gravest error was underestimating Americas resources The document blames authorities for withholding communications from Haniel Haimhausen and Franz Papen and notes an emperor marginally wrote an end to negotiations with America If Wilson wants war he can have it Velda Baxter visits sigourney before returning home
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Sinsheimer
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Washington
Coal transport delays curb July coal production
Washington reports transport may be the main constraint on coal output. The Geological Survey weekly note says the week ending July 10 saw losses triple those from other causes due to transportation. Mine operators say car supply roughly steady, with mixed improvements and declines across districts.
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Geological Survey
Chateau Thierry Field Consecrated With Honors
July 20 report from Chateau Thierry notes the battlefield of Hill 204, where American and French troops under Degoutte and Mangin advanced in the second Marne battle, was consecrated by presenting the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre to the town. American Ambassador Wallace called the scene the valley of victory in thanking France for honoring American valor.
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Zionist Conference Adopts 40-Member Plan on Palestine Property
London July 20 Zionist conference adopts a 40 member commission plan for Palestine land ownership declaring land the property of the Jewish people and placing gradual control under the Palestine state. Socialists press minority report demanding immediate Jewish state ownership and prohibition on private ownership.
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London
Palestine
Monterey Rebel Executed by Firing Squad in Mexico
Mexico City July 20 Gen Jesus M Guajardo an insurgent sentenced to death at Monterey for rebellion was executed by firing squad. He was linked to the killing of General Zapata bandit chief in Morelos, and had rebelled en route to Chihuahua with 1300 men, pursued by de facto government forces and captured near Monterey after Gen Pablo Gonzalez arrest.
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Jesus M. Guajardo
Monterey
Guajardo
Zapata
Morelos
Chihuahua
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