Repudiation Hunim Allies Offer to Aid Poland
Allied leaders declare they will aid Poland if attacked by Bolsheviks within Poland’s natural frontiers, contingent on Poland’s retreat and a broader conference on Russian border issues. Premier Millerand says allies expect Germany to honor Versailles and that France remains committed if Germany pursues treaty obligations.
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Associated Press
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Belgium
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Millerand
Simons
Bolshevik Hold Minsk Report and Polish Ammunition Woes
Report claims Bolsheviks occupy Minsk, but unconfirmed. Poland seeks Spa aid to obtain ammunition delayed by London workers and Czech shipments, while Austria hinders consignments. Thousands join new army, with Vilna and Lemberg mobilizations cited amid ongoing reparations talks and Germany’s three-part plan.
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Associated Press
Spa
London
Teschen
Plebisc
Poland
Austria
Bombs and guns shake Cork amid riots and attacks
Associated Press dispatch from Belfast dated July 11 reports widespread violence around Cork. A sergeant dying from bullet wounds while delivering police mail. a Rathmore barracks commander killed by a bomb. two constables wounded defending barracks. three police barracks in Cork city burned. a police party attacked returning from the post office to the barracks at Dunloe on the Donegal coast. Mooney wounded but reached barracks with help. Seven justices of the peace in Cavan resign in protest. Quiet prevails in Belfast as Derry Orangemen gain permission for a foundation ceremony. Cork courthouse occupied by troops who erected defenses and removed a republican flag.
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Grenach
Rathmore
Cork City
Dunglee
Donegal Seaboard
Sergi Mooney
Justices of the Peace
Cavan
Derry
Third Party Unity Nears in Labor Movement Rally
Chicago July 11 The labor party of the United States opened its second national convention with cross group attendance from forty-eighters and single taxers. John Fitzpatrick urged workers to unite across factions to seize government from “international financial pirates” as Max Hayes claimed broad platform support. The gathering named a twelve member committee to seek common ground with the committee of 48 to form a united front on a possible third party.
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Associated Press
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Cox
Barrel plunge over Niagara Falls ends in death
Charles G Stephens of Bristol England died attempting to go over Horseshoe Falls in an oak barrel. The craft, six feet high and steel-hooped, carried electric lights and an oxygen tank with a gas mask device. The plunge occurred about one quarter across the cataract amid spray. observers found barrel fragments but the body was not recovered.
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Washington Post
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Charles G Stephens
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Falla
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Leach
Anna Edson Haylor
Taylor
Riveremen
T. W. Hill
Mede Thatrin
Roosevelt Admits Tammany Backing for VP Nomination
Dayton July 11 Former Rep Ansberry recounted Roosevelt's San Francisco selection for vice president with Tammany Hall's approval before the nomination. Gov Cox, Al Smith, and Charles Murphy discussed the move. Ansberry noted Roosevelt's age issue and later nominated him after Murphy's nod.
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Wilbur W. Marsh
Town
Democratic National Committee
Restey
Franklin Doodeevelt
Greeks and Italians clash near Nazill in Malan zone
In Nazill 23 miles northeast of Aidin Greek and Italian troops fought as Greeks claimed the right to enter the Italian zone to counter Turkish nationalists. Italians said they would not permit Greek intervention and warned of bitter official tensions. Greeks accuse Italians of aiding nationalist Mustapha Kemal’s cause.
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Aidin
Malan
Mustapha Kena’ Yasha
Basra Baghdad Railway Line Reportedly Cut
A London Times dispatch from Teheran dated July 11 says the lower Mesopotamia situation is serious. It reports the Basra Baghdad line had been cut in three places along the route.
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London Times
Teheran
Lower Mesopotamia
Basra-Bacdad
Youth Drowns Saving Mother at Eastport Beach
The Small family from Upshur Street, Washington, watched as John Small, a World War veteran 14, drowned trying to save his mother at Eastport Beach. Mrs Small, unable to swim, was pulled to safety but John and the rescue effort failed. The tragedy occurred as onlookers, including the father and two sisters, tried to aid with no success. Mrs Small was hospitalized but expected to recover.
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Chesapeake
Ipay
Upshur Street
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Eastport
TVR
Jaliin
Jesse Harris
Tialaumere
Washington
Bay Ahs
Hnosnita
Annapoli
Ijsadore Small
Seventh Street
Hidden money found in farm hides after farmer’s death
In Luray Virginia on July 11 six or seven thousand dollars were discovered secreted in various places within the home of Calvin Hilbchard, a wealthy farmer who died after living largely alone for several years. A friend aided the dying man in revealing where the money was hidden.
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Washington Post
Luray Va
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Kimball
Mimer Rickard
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Hays Visits Harding Front Porch Plan Stands
Senator Harding conducts a home campaign stop at Mount Vernon avenue with wife Mrs Harding and National Committee Chairman Hays. Reported crowds request speeches and a church reception follows, as talks hint at possible retirement from active duty.
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