Soviet and German alliance plans amid Eastern Front tensions
The report details Soviet Russia seeking an alliance with Germany to wage war on France and potentially invade England, with talks of rapid Polish subjugation and a plebiscite to determine future rule. It notes German border influence over East Prussia and Minsk peace delegate movements toward Warsaw and Minsk amid missing American air squadron members.
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Associated Press
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Kasciusko
German Fliers to Aid Soviets Against Poles
Paris reports a German aerial service is organized to supply the Russian Soviet staffs with military information on Polish movements from East Prussia. The foreign office says a document outlines the plan and that large quantities of munitions and food cross the East Prussian frontier to Russians via Polish territory.
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Foreign Office
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Warsaw
English Labor Chooses 2 To Secure Cooperation In France
William Adamson a labor member of parliament and Harry Gossing leader of transport workers were chosen by the council of action of the triple alliance to visit Paris. They will consult French labor leaders and socialist chiefs on Russia policy and seek a common understanding to prevent war with Russia. The council urged British trade unions to report on munitions they produce or transport.
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Floods in Sakhalin Island Drown 400 People
Tokyo dispatch reports floods on Sakhalin Island drowning about four hundred, destroying crops and demolishing homes. It notes 37 deaths as part of the disaster and that the floods were announced August 12.
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Hatfield Dies of Wound After Ambush in Matewan
A. E. Hatfield, owner of the Unmas Hotel at Matewan, died from a gunshot wound after an ambush near his home on Saturday night. Fred Burgraf, detained in connection with the shooting, will be taken to Williamson tomorrow. Dr. Edward Simpkins, wounded by the same bullet, is improving in a Huntington hospital.
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Minnesota
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Ohio
Polish Defenses Hold as Bolsheviks Attack Warsaw
War front reports say Bolsheviks launched an assault on Warsaw but were repulsed. Poles claim success near Radzymin and Chelm, with evacuations at Brody and a retreat toward the Bug River. Americans and allies arrange aid as battle line spans about 700 kilometers.
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War weariness of the league taints Polish Russia clash
Analysis argues the League of Nations covenant failed to prevent the Russia Poland war. It notes rapid events limited any American influence, questions if U S membership would have deterred Poland or Russia, and shows Article X and Article XVII scope in handling nonmember states and potential war.
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Americans Shine as Track Events Open at Antwerp Olympiad
American athletes advance in javelin, high jump, sprint and middle distance events as the seventh Olympiad opens in Antwerp Belgium. Myrra sets a new javelin record pushing 60.46 meters while four Americans win heats in the 100 meter dash and 10 meter event. four half milers also qualify in the 800 meters.
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Chicago
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South Africa
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Campaign Notes Hint at Ohio Victory and Reconstruction Clash
Aug 15 Marion Ohio reports the 1920 presidential race sharpening as Harding plans Minnesota jaunt while Weeks urges a reconstruction commission and a strong tariff. Fess predicts Republicans gain seats, touts Ohio as key and flags a separate peace issue as Cox attacks front porch strategy.
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Lightning kills three boys near barn in Danville
A lightning strike near a barn four miles south of Danville, Virginia, killed 16 year old Danvilie boy Young and 12 year old Jap Sigman and 1" Adams. The bolt shocked three others sheltering in the barn, one of whom crawled to a nearby house to report the tragedy.
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Washington Post
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Life of Prince Threatened in Tokyo Political Turmoil
Elder statesman Prince Yamagata, member of the imperial council, received a life threat for meddling in empire politics. Guards protect him as unknown assailants throw a bomb at a railroad bridge near Tokyo's Senji suburb, causing no damage. Earlier, Mexican and Bolivian officials and their spouses survived a drowning scare while bathing on the Dru coast.
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Attempted arrest of Governor Cox disrupts Jacksontown speed case
Police charge Governor Cox with overspeeding amid a chaotic scene in Tackontown as a motorcade driving to the state house faced a planned arrest attempt. Neighbors and newspaper crews watched as officers and unidentified drivers blocked the governor’s cars, but no injuries occurred and the convoy resumed.
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