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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
5
Amid American financial and diplomatic pressure, factions favor Obregon in Mexico's power struggle. The text notes pro Obregon sentiment among patrol groups and press suppression, with various parties and oil interests cited as backing or opposing the move.
Irish longshoremen walkout in New York delaying ships including the Baltic and others to pressure for the release of Tom MacSweeney and support for Arch bishop Mannix. A small band of women joined lunch-hour protests outside the White Star Line offices amid growing sympathy strikes among crews and dockworkers.
Republican national chairman H Hays departed New York in haste for Marion Ohio to take part in Indiana day exercises the next day. He left his office shortly before the train, telling only a few staff members. Earlier plans had him traveling to Chicago to testify before the Senate committee on campaign funds.
The will of the Duchess of Marlborough settlement leaves 2.5 million to trustees for William K Vanderbilt and Harold S Vanderbilt with 1 million for a grandson. Each son receives 2.5 million in cash or securities, plus a 1 million legacy from trustee William K Vanderbilt III. Vanderbilt University in Nashville gets 250,000. Butler James Lovegrove and valet William Kavanaugh receive 15,000 and 5,000 respectively.
Senator Harding spoke to about 2000 railway workers at Galion noting the Cummins Esch act as a landmark for wage earners and national transit. He recounted a boyhood dream of driving a locomotive, urged fair play for workers across industries, and defended the labor law while avoiding discussion of Cox campaign charges.
Partial returns from four fifths of Montana precincts show Joseph Mixon leading Harry J. Wilson by about 3 600 votes for the Republican nomination and BGL Wheels ahead of Trent Gov W. W. McDowell by 14 600 for the Democratic nomination. Night returns include all but 265 scattered precincts.
New Haven reports Gav Cox accusing Republican leaders of a hidden fund to buy the governorship with $20 000 to $25 000 donations routed through dummy names. An Independent Cox Roosevelt League is announced with Yale professors and notable Republicans among its charter members.
Will Hays replies to Cox Pittsburgh speech saying Cox lacks proof of vast sums raised by Republicans to influence voters. He cites figures claimed by Cox and Roosevelt, notes Cox relies on official bulletins and quota sheets, and asserts charges are false. CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
Warsaw reports Poland insists on political and economic integrity within its frontiers, sovereignty, and independence, with no Soviet interference in internal affairs. Minsk conveyed the peace conditions on August 2, reaching Warsaw August 7, as London reports Premier Witos notes no change in government lines and seeks an honorable peace.
Democratic and Republican leaders clashed over campaign fundraising as Gov Cox’s charges drew widespread attention in Washington. GOP figures dispute the figures, asserting the president’s critics exaggerate. The exchange touched on the size and sources of party contributions and the political stakes heading into the next election cycle.
Soviet premier Trotsky reportedly likens his wartime role to Napoleon guiding the Red Army. The article notes his rise from lieutenant to commander and credits him with key victories. It also mentions the cabinet crisis easing as King Albert and Queen Elizabeth plan to sail for Brazil aboard the battleship Sao Paulo on September 1.
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