This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
French note to the United States aligns with Washington while Poland presses eastward. The exchange stresses recognition of Soviet regime or dismemberment issues, cites Lenine and Tchitcherin, and signals joint stalemate on guaranteeing Russia’s future.
The French government confirms agreement with the United States on the Russia issue and supports an independent Poland. It rejects recognizing Bolshevik masters, condemns their treaty practices, and backs arms for peace while avoiding recognition that would dismember Russia. The note singles out shared principles guiding Franco American cooperation. BEARN reports a bequest of 400000 for a home for aged dressmakers from Mrs. Margaret A. Howard, New York, valued over 700000.
Paris dispatch reports Polish forces captured Novominsk near Warsaw as Warsaw battles tilt in Poland’s favor. The French mission in Poland notes Polish counteroffensive clears the Danzig corridor of Russian troops and drives eastward toward Minsk talks.
Marion Ohio aug 18 a colorful group of Indian delegates from several tribes met senator harding on the front porch. they urged equal rights for native americans and promised to back his bid for president. the scene included tomas l sloan and carlos montezuma who stressed freedom for native peoples and called for justice.
Tennessee lawmakers vote 50 to 46 to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment with a possibility of reconsideration. Officials hail the action as a milestone, with Secretary Colby ready to issue the proclamation once official notice arrives. Democratic and suffrage leaders organize districts nationwide for immediate advocacy.
A reading of the fragmented clippings shows a referendum battle tied to Maine and Tennessee, with conflict and public interest diminishing as a decision concludes in favor of one side. The exact actors and dates are obscured in the damaged text.
The Tennessee legislature ends the referendum campaign on woman suffrage for presidential electors. Maine voters will decide on September 13, with the ballot showing the question. The scene reflects partisan appeals from Senator Hardinge and Gov. Cox as the nation weighs woman suffrage in elections.
Earl Thomson set a new Olympic 110 meter hurdles record at Antwerp, clocking 14.4 seconds despite the Americans failing to win a first place. White Italy Canada and Sweden took the top spots, with the U S collecting several seconds and placings, but not the golden run expected. Thomson, developed in U S scholastic athletics, led Barron of Meadowbrown and Murray of NYAC to a strong field, though the Americans suffered a shutout for firsts in multiple events.
In Nashville Tennessee the legislature ratified the Federal woman suffrage amendment by 50 to 46 in the lower house following a senate action last Friday. Debate centered on party lines as suffragists claimed a speaker’s vote shift gave them a narrow path to reconsideration, with two absent supporters expected to arrive tomorrow. The end came as Speaker Walker moved to table the ballot concurrence, sparking a loud contest and a final declaration that the measure was defeated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.