France Recognizes Wrangel as South Russia Leader
Paris announces recognition of Gen. Baron Peter Wrangel as head of South Russia’s de facto government and pledges military aid. France will send a high commissioner to Sevastopol while ordering commercial attaches to avoid dealings with Soviet envoys Krassin and Kamenev. The move follows Wrangel’s promise to assume former government obligations and to establish a democratic Russia, amid Britain’s protests and questions in Parliament.
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Reds Hold Steady as Warsaw Converging Move Fails
Paris dispatch says Warsaw situation unchanged with limited progress on the converging attack. The Danzig Warsaw railway is cut for about thirty miles and Bolshevik cavalry push along the Prussian frontier. Reds also advance west of the Middle Bug River.
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France recognizes Wrangel as head of south Russian government
France de facto recognizes Gen. Wrangel as leader of the south Russian government strengthening his anti Bolshevik campaign. The move aids Wrangel by enabling outside material support though the United States is not expected to grant similar recognition yet. Officials say the stance does not imply lack of sympathy with France.
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Poles Delay Parley Blame Silence of Reds
Warsaw reports a planned Minsk meeting to set armistice talks dates with Bolshevik delegates. Polish and Russian envoys await replies, with Warsaw preparing to adjust plans depending on Moscow's response. Russian forces press toward Warsaw along the Bug as Polish defense tightens near Modlin.
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U S AWAITS ANSWER POLAND MAKES DEMANDS
The United States awaits Allied powers to define attitude on the Russian question. Secretary Colby notes would shape Britain France Italy and Japan policy. Poland seeks certainty on US aid and independence while officials stress no use of American forces before a clarified international stance.
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Police Hunt Strike Agitators In Brooklyn Subways
New York police and Department of Justice agents cruised the Brooklyn ally in cars seeking individuals who placarded unfinished subway stations with posters signed United Communist Party of the United States and calling for a general strike in support of Soviet Russia.
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Cox and Harding Spar Over Campaign Moves in Ohio Visit
In Columbus Aug 11 1920 Gov Cox and Sen Harding intersect in Ohio as Cox plans a Camp Perry visit and Harding speaks to Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce members. Cox eyes daily campaign activity after Sept 3 while suffrage ratification and Tennessee talks loom.
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Moncure Robinson Dies in Vichy After Arriving by Auto
Special to The Washington Post reports Moncure Robinson, longtime figure in New York and Baltimore, died of heart disease in Vichy as he prepared to depart by automobile for Royal. He collapsed after reaching his hotel and died minutes later. The body was to be brought to Paris with funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Caraway Leads Kirby By 20 000 In Arkansas Primary
Incomplete unofficial returns from yesterday's Democratic State primary show Thaddeus H Caraway defeating United States Senator Willard Kirby for the senatorial nomination. Arkansas Gazette figures estimate Caraway 54 123 and Kirby 34 095, about two thirds of the total vote. Also, former Congressman Thomas McRae leads the gubernatorial race with 28 568 to Terrall 16 679 Powell 16 243 Floyd 11 974.
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Harding Urges Protection Of South Industries
Special to The Washington Fest Baltimore Aug 11 Senator Warren G Harding in an interview for the Manufacturers Record says he would seek to erase sectional feeling and unite the nation. He supports protective tariffs aiding Southern resources including sugar and peanut industries, arguing policy favoring New England and the West would similarly aid the South. He notes sugar’s collapse under free trade and calls for tariff protection to sustain Southern industries, including peanuts, amid imports from the Orient.
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Ponzi Confesses as Hanover Trust Closes Bank in New York
Charles Ponzi admitted being a former convict as the Hanover Trust Company, where he was a director and major customer, was closed by the Bank Commissioner over excessive and doubtful loans. The bank’s treasurer said Ponzi processed 6.6 million through the bank and claimed the institution was solvent. Ponzi asserted he could pay all notes and insisted his past sentences stemmed from taking blame for others.
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