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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

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Envo y May Withdraw Cox Counts on Taft Review War Spirit

President Wilson era outlines a global crisis with Poland and Russia as Allied tensions rise. Officials warn the United States cannot send troops or arm Poland while Europe debates action. Taft may back pro league candidates, Cox aims New Hampshire win, and Tennessee suffrage efforts draw attention in the campaign.

Cox Taft League Poland Red Warsaw United States

Polish Push Drives Reds Back as Warsaw Seeks Soviet Armistice

Polish forces press two counterattacks along the northern and southern fronts driving Bolsheviks back toward the Bug and Narew rivers. Brody recaptured as new Polish army operations unfold between the Bug and Pripet. Warsaw calls for armistice talks with Moscow while negotiations for peace set terms.

Warsaw Bug Narew Upper Sivr Pripet “Starshes Loree Belshevik Emis Rus Rover Fitovsh Tor Am Boshevik Sarew Opposte Fomza

Germany Will Fight If Allies Send Troops Over Teutons Roads

Berlin reports the German government will resist any Allied plan to move troops through its territory to assist Poland, with Foreign Minister Walter Simons signaling readiness to defend German soil. The Warsaw frontlines and Polish defenses are described as strained, with Bolshevik advances reported near the Bug River and ongoing fighting before Warsaw.

United States Poland Wilson Congress Mcials America United State Germany Teuton Roads Associated Press Berlin Aug. S Entente Voland Reichstag Walter Simons Simeon

Browning Leads Simms In Tennessee Races

Memphis dispatch notes Browning leads Simms in western Tennessee and Gov Roberts seeks renomination as Democrat, with tight contests across counties. Reports show Selig and Feece in GOP races for governor and Congress. small margins hint at near-defeat in several districts amid scattered returns.

Memphis Associated Press Tennessee I Roberts Moo Crabtree Chattanooga Railoadommissioner Ceorg Akynoy Krysn Gordon Brown Naten Republcan Tennine Karly Journal and Tribune Forst Loura Carroll Feece United States Taylor of Johnson Republ Congress Chatanooga

Cantu Captures Federal Gunboat

San Diego reports hostilities erupting at Ensenada in the Goy Esteban Cantu rebellion against the Mexican central government. Cantu forces seize the Tecate patrol boat, arrest or possibly kill its crew, and hold the vessel as the standoff escalates. Los Angeles dispatch notes Provisional President de la Huerta demanding unconditional surrender from Cantu and promising protection for irrigation, and for Americans and other aliens in Lower California.

San Diego Augo Associated Press Ensenada Goy Esteban Canki Cantu Mea 7 Tecate Leonardo Zepeda Lecate San Drews Seimure Dla Pevate Pla Entitre Los Angeles Goy Esteban Cantu Lower Californa de la Huerta Mexicalh Senor Ruiz Abelardo Rodriguez Mexico City Imperial Valley Caliifornia

British Pressure in Russo Polish Crisis Stirs London

Lloyd George defends policy as British and Allied aims press Russia and Poland toward an armistice on fair terms. He asserts no new ultimatum from Britain, but warns Parliament that actions may follow if suspicions are confirmed, with possible naval or military steps.

London Associated Press Antain Russa Amng Hrnich Russo Folsh House of Commons Lloyd Geange Bonar Law MM Karasgin Nameneft Armis Poland Lloyd George

Ask 20 Percent Rate Increase for Electric Power

The Askas 20 per cent rate hike by ft tomac Electric Power Company to raise general rate from 16 cents to 19 cents per kilowatt hour and add charges for street lighting and parks. The company cites coal costs, needed capital, and prior investments, claiming new rates are necessary to maintain service and a promised return while referencing expenditure and revenue figures.

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Men Collide in Hatchet Duel in Baltimore

In Baltimore on a August night two men Lawrence W Preston and Frank Heffner fought with hatchets over a dispute in a home owned by William Brown. Both were wounded severely and left unconscious. They refused to prosecute each other in police court and the magistrate discharged the case. Brown said he heard them discuss a pigeon deal and did not hear the fight.

Baltimore Twen Magistratehapman Lawrence W Preston Frank Heffner William Brown Brown

Coolidge Open to Country Tour if Republican Plan Sets

President Coolidge said he would tour the country for the Republican ticket if party managers decide on such a move but he has not been asked and his campaign plans as vice president candidate remain in abeyance.

Gov Cox Tennessee Abby Scott Paker Natonal Womans Party Gev Cox Wilsons Montgomery County Fair Washington Marion Uho Senator Harding Lincoln Park America Charles K. Potch Greenville Pa Harding Mitch Congress Postal Service Senate Fitch Limer & Blazer Marion Cel Ounign Sclater Hardag eMeo Uy Manier Sant Laudad Joe Geor Coolidge

Denver Carmen Riot Leaves Police Chief Hurt

Nonunion workers barricade themselves in a cathedral as rioting erupts after a conference with the mayor. Police chief badly wounded, cars damaged, presses and equipment destroyed, gunfire injures several, and crowds threaten downtown business while marchers clash with strike breakers.

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Steamship lines merge to form United American Line

A joint announcement from American Steamship Line and Hamburg America Line details their merger creating United American Shipping Lines. The new entity will operate a combined fleet of vessels totaling about 499,009 deadweight tons and 200,000 tons of shaping heart steel, consolidating prewar routes. The navigation company will be reorganized under the United American Steamship and Trade name with key officers named.

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Bogus Passport Deal Charged In Postwar Case

An alleged international fraud case centers on Clano Lug and Alexander Tagrand accused of seeking forged passports and distributing German propaganda. Police say Tagrand has ties to antiwar circles and wartime escape networks, with a code book recovered and further suspects sent abroad for inquiry.

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