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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
5
The article reports Governor Cox pushing a $15 million funding target beyond a $6.145 million 501cCities quota while pledging to verify charges and funding totals. It notes treasurer admissions, campaign concerns, and implied scrutiny over money projections amid a contested political race.
Republican leader Hays brands rival claims as insult and pledges to disclose start could sums raised by opponents. He accuses Democratic rivals of selective funding and notes ongoing investigations while asserting Republicans will present a full financial picture to voters.
Gov. Cox reports GOP campaign solicitations from 51 cities led by New York City asking 2,109,000 dollars. Cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Boston and others contributed various sums totaling about 38.145 million with a population around 25 million.
Secretary of State Colby issues a written statement declaring Tennessee’s suffrage amendment ratified and attached the federal seal. The ceremony was quiet after delays as leaders from National American Woman Suffrage Association and National Woman Party watched, with President Wilson expressing pride at the momentous achievement for American womanhood.
Rioting erupted in Belfast with heavy gunfire and arson. An armored car fired on crowds as hospitals reported numerous injuries and looting spread from the Falls district to Grosvenor Road and Vulcan Street.
Tchitcherin defends Soviet policy amid charges of interference and notes peace terms with Poland are not ultimatums. He argues Soviet Russia seeks genuine peace, rejects oligarchic rule, and proposes concessions to Britain while stressing dialogue with Warsaw and Minsk sessions.
Dublin report says divisions between the Irish executive and cabinet push Ireland toward a more liberal policy or resignations. Viscount George Greenwood and Cork mayor amid hunger strike tensions, with Redmond and Domini figures central to appeals and stalled talks. Continued on page nine.
Edward Stettanius former Second Assistant Secretary of War and later member of J P Morgan & Co, was stricken with pendicitias and rushed to Roosevelt Hospital. Dr James I Russell and Dr Henry W Page operated. physicians report the operation successful and his condition favorable. Stettanius joined government service in 1918 as surveyor of supplies for the War Department and served on the war counsel and munitions council in Paris.
A special cable from Lucerne and Budapest reports that France refused assent to a plan to restore the Austro Hungarian monarchy. It notes representations by Charles supporters but stresses strong Sulan opposition to returning power to the Habsburgs.
A passenger from Tharizy in Inde France stood 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 208 pounds, arriving in New York aboard the White Star Line steamer. His companion Miss Gee Wills stood about 5 feet 11 inches and 80 pounds. others included Leus Pieury and Chambers among the steerage travelers.
AP reports 3 000 Mexican troops encircle the Jalisco bandit Ledro Imora Zamora after raiding the mining camp of Cuale. Captives include Americans and a British national, with negotiations for surrender and foreign safety underway through Secretary of War Calle. Desertions within Zamora's band continue.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a banking notice mentioning Checking Account and a bank name or location. It is unclear but suggests a financial ledger entry or listing of an account type associated with a bank. The readable portion includes numbers and partial bank reference terms.
Cox discloses evidence of funds connected to the campaign finance inquiry while critics press for clarity. The development occurs as officials review records and question sources amid ongoing scrutiny.
Confused dispatches report Turkish forces under Mustapha Kemal at Ismid rallying near Likshehr as Greek troops press from Demuird toward the front. Reports vary on clash timing and locations along the Gallipoli front.
Reports indicate Soviet forces aim to renew pressure around Lemberg as northern battles rage. Polish defenses falter with Ossowetz fortress reportedly captured and Red Army units advancing amid heavy casualties.
Former Ambassador Myron Herrick says the Versailles League of Nations covenant caused Europe’s chaos. He accuses the President and Harding of misrepresenting U S views and warns rejection of the covenant would have prevented postwar turmoil. Senator Harding and others seek clarity on international status as Root prepares a statement.
The Polish delegation reports the Soviet government has removed barriers to wireless and courier communications at Minsk. The statement acknowledges Polish efforts to shield their people and notes the need for effective Soviet support to ensure free information flow.
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