U S Faces Massive Stakes in European Debts Faceoff
Treasury fears deeper U S involvement as Poland Ukraine and other postwar regimes threaten vast liabilities. War Department credit to Poland risks collapse if Poland pays late or defaults, risking hundreds of millions tied to American goods and collateral. Petlura's Ukraine tale added as fragile political backdrop.
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Poland
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Ukraine
Republic of Poland
War Department
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Republic of the Ukkraine
Petlura
Germany Bans Arms Exports to Poland and Russia
Berlin July 25 The German government proclaimed an ordinance prohibiting the export and transit of arms munitions explosives or other war materials to Poland or Russia The measure asserts Germany’s right under international law and remains unaffected by the peace treaty provisions.
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Russia
Germany
Polish Leader Pushes Liberation Drive as War Seeds Grow
The text describes Polish leader Pilsudski and factions backing a plan to annex East Galicia and Volhynia from a self styled Ukraine. Petlura agrees to cede Russian territory, while Pilsudski advocates liberation for Russians in coveted regions. The move spawns a war with Bolsheviks initially signaling conciliation.
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Republic of the Ukraine
East Galicia
Volhynnia
Petlura
Pilsudski
National Democrats
Volhynia
Patura
Lening
Troops Barricade Belfast Streets In Civil Unrest
The city faced intensified security as troops and armored cars reinforce barriers across Belfast. Barricades and sandbags rise in disturbed districts while looting and arson strike back at Falls Road and nearby streets. Catholic and Protestant areas shift residents to safer sides amid mounting tensions. A Sinn Fein leader claims failed settlement efforts and violence escalates with raids on guard stations Bearhaven Ballygarvene deaths noted.
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Snewin
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West Opposes War Conscription Feared by Farmers and Voters
A news note from July 25 1920 surveys U S war readiness debates amid European tension. It reports farmers and city voters opposing compulsory military service and urging neutrality while awaiting presidential positions on army and navy issues. It mentions sympathy for Poland and reluctance to join new European entanglements, with concerns over mobilization and preparedness.
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Europe
U S Marine Force Sent to Tung Cho
Reports of looting and disorder in Tung Cho prompt a small detachment of American marines to extract residents if needed. A peace mission led by Chin Yun Peng arrives in Tientsin to seek compromise between factions amid expected arrival of General Tsao-Eun from Paoting-Fu.
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Associated Press
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Tientsin
Chin Yun Peng Itta
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Paoting-Fu
Chin
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Russia Open to Peace Talks With Allies in London
London July 26 The Russian soviet government told Great Britain it is willing to meet leading allies for a peace conference in London. It conditions preliminary steps on the surrender of Gen Wrangel the anti Bolshevik commander in the south and on guarantees of personal safety. The note also cites willingness to armistice in Poland and questions Britain for interrupting trade talks with Thussia.
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Poland Forms Peace Seeking Coalition Cabinet
Warsaw reports Poland’s first coalition government takes office after Bolshevik armistice acceptance news. Witos becomes premier with Ignacy Daszyński as vice premier, plus Sapienza foreign affairs, Lenzyniewski war, Grabski finance, Moskulski interior, and others. Government vows peace based on justice and freedom and urges allied aid while relying mainly on Polish forces.
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Lynch Judge's Son Lynched After Guilty Murder Plea
William Bennet jr, son of Fayetteville judge William KR Bennet, was taken from jail by a mob of about 100 and hanged at the old county poor farm after pleading guilty to murdering his wife, the daughter of Fayetteville writer Alfred Taylor. The jailer was summoned, guarded, then the mob stormed the jail and transported Bennet to the site where he was executed by hanging between forked white oak beams.
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Associated Press
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Fayetteville
William KR Bannet
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Alfred Taylor
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Old County
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Damascus opens gates to French after Feisal attack
Beirut July 25 The French troops resume their march on Damascus after an attack on a French detachment between Hama and Tripoli by troops loyal to Prince Feisal head of the Syrian state Feisal had accepted Gouraud's ultimatum to prevent further clashes French forces reportedly cleared Feisal's lines between Elbeka and Damascus and authorities said the French would not be opposed entering Damascus this morning The Sherifian war minister was killed in fighting between Hama and Tripoli
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Associated Press
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Cox to speed speech for Harding policy at fairgrounds
Dayton Ohio July 25 arrangements for notifying Gov Cox of his 1920 Democratic presidential nomination were completed. The ceremony will be August 7 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton with a dedicated amphitheater and a parade of delegations. Cox plans a brief acceptance address after preliminaries and will largely withdraw from visitors to finish the speech in time for press distribution.
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League of Trends of Greece
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Greece
Yoshihito Ill. Imperial Bulletin Updates Condition
Tokyo reports Emperor Yoshihito is suffering neuralgia of the hip joint and diabetes. The bulletin says he is recovering slowly and tires easily, with reduced speech and interest in happenings. He remains unable to attend ceremonies or grant audiences as rest remains necessary.
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Bailey Leads Texas Vote in Democratic Primary
Dallas July 25 Joseph Weldon Bailey former U S senator led Pat M Neff for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in yesterday's primary by about 5000 votes. County tallies show Bailey 98142 Neff 93365 Thomason 62115 Looney 34408 in a four candidate race.
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German Complicity Feared on German Mark Collapse
Special cable reports Berlin July 24 that Zeitung Am Mittag notes fear Germany may be implicated in a Russian victory over Poland, risking higher foreign currency demand. The dollar rose from 40 to 40 in one day as markets reacted to the intensified currency crisis.
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Big Yachts in Trim for Today's Amercas Cup Race
The Resolute and Shamrock TV tuned for the final race as conditions showed a light northwest wind and a 17 mile course along the Jersey coast. Capt Andrew J Applegate will be aboard Shamrock IV to aid Burton with local tides and wind, amid talk of postponements and prior clashes over course choices.
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Greeks Take Adrianople as Turkish Forces Retreat
Greek troops occupy Adrianople after a Turkish withdrawal from Thrace. Esaki Baba junction and Kirk Kilisse area fall under Greek control as forces push north and west toward Adrianople. Turkish commander Col Jafar Tayar vows to resist, then reportedly contemplates suicide if forced to surrender.
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Two Die in Violent Robbery Plot at Norfolk House
Police tie double slaying and fatal injury to a bungled robbery scheme from Virginia. A man and wife lured a victim to a boarding house, where a hatchet attack and a gunfight left Koukos dead and Odiseus fatally wounded. a woman died later at hospital. A $1900 money belt, passports, and forged stories point to an alleged kidnapping robbery plot tied to Odiseus Koukos and his wife.
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