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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
[By Universal servlce.l

WASHINGTON. August 16-Reports
from abroad that an offensive and de-
fcnsive alliance between Germany and
Soviet Russia is imminent were dis
credited by the State Department. On
the contrary, the department infor-
nation Is that Germany's plain COM
nonsense and her present situation
would make her an enemy rather than
a friend TO the Soviets."
Some Democratic leaders. among
them Champ Clark, Of Missouri, form
or Speaker of the House, are of the
belief that President Wilson will soon
issue call for special scccion OF
Congress sto deal with the Russo-Po-
lish situation. They do not claim any
Inside Information as to tho Preei-
dents plans.
Former Speaker Clark is quoted as
having said that the Russian situa-
ton Is getting tangled up SO that con-
gressional action will be necessary"
Some Senator's, William II. King. OF
Utah, for instance, have been actively
urging such a course. Other political
leaders doubt the probability of a spe-
cial session. They argue that the
President could expect but little from
the Republican Congress called to-
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RED PATROL ENDANGERS
WARSAW DEFENSE LINES
Covict Unit Crosses vIstuIa before
Capital, but Arc Forced to
ltctrcat.
III LUCIIIN JONES,

WARSAW. August Is tDelayel)-
4 Red patrol actually crossed The
Visual today ut a point south of
Thorn and north of Niecheva Oh a
barge captured from the Poles. Tie
patrol had cut the Warsaw Thorn
Raiir line when Polish cavalry,
rushed to lie spot, drove tho in
vaders bIck across the river. T,r
several hours the situation locke n
black as teh patrol maneuver involved
the turning OF the Warsaw defense
positions.
While the fighting for the railroad
was going on, Polish armorei cars
made sortie from PIonsk and sur
Red cavalry. The cavalry fled, leav-
ing thirty-two dead, wounded or
Early in the day the Red infantry,
their way prepared by a heavy a.
tillery fire, penetrated as far rs
Stanislau. eight and a half miles
from the capital and again the Sit
uation was acute. y Polish division,
counter-attacking. forced the Rus,
SLAMS back to their original posi-
lions and also rccaptured Radzmir.
winch has now changed hands five
times. The lighting along other sec
lions OF the battle line around tho
city has been fierce and continuous
and with varying advantages.
FROM the northeast to the north
west 1t now seem sthat the Poles arc
gaining mastery OF the Situation,
1t Is too early TO say that the capital
is out OF danger. The key TO the
situation seems TO he the VistuIa
River. If the Reds can cross il in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
FINAL SUFFRAGE BATTLE
ON IN TENNESSEE TODAY
(ContInued from tirs, !

---,SonLinuel from first rage
over the weekend. They have
claimed majority in the House
since the Legislative session began
and said IL members stood by their
pledges victory Is certain.
Both suffrage and opposition work
crs tonight confirmed reports that five
OF the seven members Of the David
son county (Nashv!lle) delegation.
pledged 10 suffrage. had gone over TO
The opposition. The ants were tubi-
liant over this accession TO their
ranks. especially since their leaders
never have predicted the extent OF
their expected majority. but have con-
hncd their claims TO the statement
that the vote would be close. The
suffrage poll has listed from fifty-
three TO sixty members. Including the
Davidson delegation. Fifty votes is
the constitutional majority necessary
for ratification.
Workers were everywhere today
either attempting to maintain their
lines intact or to win over members
OF tho opposing forces. They were
on the House floor during the session
this afternoon and after adjourn
mcnt backed members into corners
and argued with them.
One Thousand Workers.
Groups debating suffrage attracted
attention on the streets and hotel lob
bies were the scenes OF numerous
wordy wars. The House has ninety
nine members. and the active workers.
both men and women. for and against
suffrage. arc said TO number at least
one thousand. Campaigners were
working in relays. and when one en-
thusiastic advocate or antagonist of
votes for women became exhausted
there was another one nearby to tax.
up the task.
The FORCES opposed to ratification
were prepared today for a possible
attempt OF the suffragists to call the
resolution out OF committee, and the
galleries and aisles OF the chamber
were crowded with spectators. There
was no reference to suffrage, how
ever, and the body adjourned after
an hour OF routine business. Attor-
ney-General Thompson had rendered
an opinion that passage of the rati-
hcation resolution by a majority of
the members present would be legal.
since the act would be political and
nonlegtslative and not REQUIRE tho
Governors signature. and it had been
rumored that should the suffragists
find they were in the majority rush
Ing tactics would be resorted to
headquarters Of the opposition
SAID tonight they had heard nothing
from representative w. w. Neal. OF
the North Carolina Legislature, re-
ported on route from Raleigh in be-
half Of the ntI-ratificationists of
that Assembly. to investigate the spf.
frage situation in Tennessee.
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ENGLAND WOULD RESIST
DICTATlON FROM Labor

lContinued from First Page.)
discussions between France and
Great Britain had strengthened his
conviction that the league of nations
could not have been usetully con-
voked in the case of Poland because
the league could not act withou,
unanimity, and that the Russians HAD
refused to accept Intervention by tho
league.
He declared the British govern
ments policy had been clear and con-
sistcnt throughout. He had always
protested against any invasion by the
Poles of territory beyond the Polish
border and he believed Poland now
regretted not having followed British
advice, which would have averted
great disaster. He promised soon TO
publish some of the dispatches OK
changed on the subject. Publication
now would be inadvisable. he said.
Following the Prcmier's speech,
Andrew Bonar Law moved that tile
House recess until October 10, with
the Premier empowered TO summon
1t at an earlier date in event OF emer-
gency. He declared that the policy
OF the government on the Polish sItua-
ton remained unchanged and that the
only contingency requiring an earlier
meeting would be the Offering of in
sincere peace terms by Russia.
threatening the independence of Po
land. I'm that event." he concluded.
the government would take steps TO
defend Poland"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
COX TO LAY BARE RECORD
OF REPUBLICAN NOMINEE
Will Tell Ohio Democrats How Sen
atOr Harding Failed Statc
and Nation.
REPORTS ARE ENCOURAGING
Governor Declares "Reactionary
Candidate Was on One Side and
Was on tho Othcr''-To Touch
on League in Address.

COLUMBUS. OHIO. Angus. le.-
Governor Cox indicated today that
his address before the Ohio Demo-
cratic State Convention tomorrow
would parallel his six years official
record In the state with that OF Sen
ator Harding. tho Republican prcsi-
DENTAL candidate.
The reactionary candidate VAS on
said the Democratic nominee. adding
that 1.-The eyes Of the country arc Oh
Ohio" In the presidential contest.
baker AlsO VIII Speak.
Tho league of nations Is another
issue the Governor will champion in
tomorrow's address. with the support
Of Newton d. Baker, Secretary OF
form with the Governor.
Encouraging reports OF prospects
for Democratic success In Ohio Scre
leaders arriving at the convention.
The Governors address is TO Open
the state campaign formally AMI tn IN
organization matters are to be taken
up. The convention program In rou-
tine, adoption Of n State platform and
nomination of twenty-four preSiJcn-
tial electors. being the only work
Governor Cox spen. today a, the
affairs and politicians.
Ions. distance telephone reports
received by tho Governor today re-
Harding the Tennessee woman suf-
fraSc fight stated "a very, very hard
contest" was In prospect. Louis
willie and Nashville Railroad .n.er-
csts. Governor Cox said. he had been
advised. were intervening in opDo-
sition to ratification OF the Federal
amendment.
Governor Cox today added another
address TO his itinerary for this
week. He will speak at O'Clock
next Saturday AT Orrvillc, Ohio, While
en- route to Canton.
Governor Cox went to his Office
early this morning. hut up to To-
night no move had been made by
Licking County authorities to p-o-
coed against the Governor and has
party yesterday at Jacksontovn,
ohio ONO. when motoring here from
Laying for Governor.
Roy l.. Layton. Ohlos Adjutant-
General. today issued "A formal state
ment denying the speeding charge
All the ctrcumstances Indicated
that the local police officials were
simply laying for the Governors
party" said General Layton. in or
DER TO get some notoricty and FUN
out OF IT,"
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HARDING TAKES BROADER
VIEW ON LEAGUE ISSUE
Declares G. 0. p. Policy Will Not
NcccssItatc Our Remaining
Aloof From World.
TAvoRs SWEEPING CHANG
Will Insist on Maintaining American
Integrity, With Careful Avoid
ance of All Foreign Entangling
Alliances, II He Is Elected.
nav Aannclnted prcan.l

MARION. OHIO. August ia
complete change In the foreign pol,
today by Senator Warren G. Harding.
the Republican nominee. IL his party
Is successful in the November ulcc-
lions.
II think the Republican party will
expect at the hands of q Republican
change in our foreign policy" said
Senator Harding.
The candidate said tina. the pres
ent policy pursued by the Wilson ad :
minfstration of attempting to torce
Americas joining the league OF ma
victors ut the polls"
Although Senator Harding stated
In his formal speech OF acceptance
that he did not approve OF the United
states joining the league. his EXPIRES
sions today were broader. and inii-
Gated that IL he is elected. he will In
sist upon policy OF American m
tcSrity. with careful avoidance Of
any foreign entanglcmenis. Th.s
would not neccssitate our remaining
aioof from the rest OF the world. he
said. or OF our refusing to All IN
elsewhere.
"Avoid EntnngIing AiIianccs."
we are concerned with civi!iza-
ton, with the peace of the world.
the distress and suffering OF humlH-
ity. but we can go 10 the relief of
specific cases without involving our
selves" Senator Harding said.
The nominee refused to discuss the
possibility of America becoming in
volved III the recently announced
plans OF the Bolshevists to subjugate
Europe were successful
Senator Harding declined today TO
comment on the Polish situation. say
ing he had learned mo one bu. the
President and the Secretary of State"
could intellisently discuss European
affairs because no one else knew the
truth about them.
Even as member OF the Foreign
Relations Committee" ne said II
round II waa impossible TO know any
thing about foreign affairs"
Mnps Program To-day.
y complete program for Senator
Harding up TO October /. including a
schedule OF speaking dates and n
general list OF Issues to be covered,
VIII be worked out here tomorrow
At conference between the RenuS-
l!can nominee and group OF party
leaders.
VIII IT. Hays. national chairman,
and Senator Harry NV. of indiana
head Of the party's speaking bureau,
are to be prominent figures at tomor-
rows meeting. Others expected ~
be present are, Harry. NJ. DauEherty
member OF the executive COMMITTEES
Senator Medill Mccormick. OF nl!-
nols. assistant TO Chairman Hays:
Albert I.asker. OF the publicity de-
partmcnt. and Henry Wallace, pub
Usher OF Western farm magazines.
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SPECIAL SESSION OF
CONGRESS PROBABI E
President Likely to Place Russo-Polish Situation Be-
fore Body With Request for Authority to Act
Germany an Enemy to Soviets

gether in the midst OF a national
campaign.
An appeal for aid to Poland will be
made to President Wilson and Score
tary OF State Colby by Polish-Ameri-
cans from 500 cities and towns on
Wednesday. They were appointed by
mass-meetings held Sunday.
1t is estimated by high army staff
officers that It would require a mil
lion men operating from the Black
Sea pthrough Russia to cause the
Russian armies in Poland 10 turn back
IN self-dcfense.
1t was also stated by one army au-
thority that any kind Of u campaign
against Russia through Poland would
nccessitate the transportation OF at
least 100000 men through DsnziE
The worldwide military situation is
now such, according to these officers,
that only the United State could pro-
vide an army and get It into Poland
Not one soldier, of course. couhl be
sent without consent of Congress-
1t Is gravely doubted by army Of
ficers that SO long as so many German
questions remain unsettled. France
has any intentions Of sending troops
out of France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
TWO FIRST DIVISION UNITS
WIN FRENCH F0URRAGERE
Second and Third Aiachine-Gun Int
talions Honorcd for bravery
Mt Soyxaona.

WASHINGTON. August 16.-Thc
Second and Third Machine-Gun Bat
talions have been added to the list
of a. E. +. units authorized by the
French government to wear the -four
ragere." the War Department was ad-
vised officially today.
The decoration was awarded for
exemplary conduct in the face Of the
enemy, the Second for the part II took
In engagements south of Scissors.
July 1922. 1918. and again from Oc-
tober 3-12. 1918, and the Third for
lighting at Exermont, Cantigny and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
SUFFRAGE OPPONENTS ARE
ON OFFENSIVE IN CAResa5 s
Representative Grier, Democrat, In
PRODUCES Resolution to Reject
Federal AmcnJa,o..

Ncfai hmcnumcnf.
RALEIGH. n. c., August 1s.-Suf-
frage opponents took the offensive !,
the contest over ratification In tho
North Carolina Legislature with the
introduction late tonight of a resolu-
ton to reject the Federal woman.s
suffrage amendment. The rejectionist
measure was brought into the lower
House by Representative Grier, Demo
crat.
Both sides claimed victory, but adj
mitted the vote would be close. suf-
frage supporters were confident n,
success In the Senate, and counted on
The vote there to develop strength in
tho House.
The antisuffrage group likewise
was busy in attempts to swing n few
votes their way In the Senate. States.
rights defenders were active, and tho
ants were given now backing during
tho day by tho arrival OF State SEN
ator George Frick, of Maryland. Sen
ator Frick has been at Nashville
watching the contest there, and was
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cox DENIES. SENDING ANY
EMlSSARY TO RALEIGH
nrnnds A. False Statement That He
IN Working Against Ratification
In North CnralInu

RALEIGH. y. C., August 16.-Gov-
ernor James y. Cox, the Democratic
Presidential nominee. in a telegram
TO suffrage headquarters today. en-
phatically denied reports that he had
sent "A private emissary" here TO
work against ratification OF the Fed
eTal suffrage by North Carolina Leg
The governors message was in re-
Spouse 10 queries sent him by suf-
frage leaders and reads.
mere Is not n word of truth in
the report that ] have sent private
emiSsary to work against ratificat ion
in North Carolina"
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Two stovnway. Axphy3Inted.

NEW YORK. August 1.-Two stow
Always aboard the French line steam
day for Bordeaux. were found tonight
asphySiated by fumes of disinfectants
In one of the ships ventilators. where
escape detection when the liner en-
tered port. Tho ventilators were
closed whe nthc ship was fumigated
She had locked
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WARSAW DEFENSE
HURlS BACK EACH
ASSAULT OF REDS

(Continued from First PageD
The ring around Warsaw is the next
goal Of the Russians. The Soviet ad-
vance from Sierpe. twenty-one miles
north OF Plotsk, to Nroclawick. Is be-
ing continued.
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be gloomy indeed
In the lighting on the outer de-
Tense lines this morning tho Reds
suffered heavy losses. Much of IL
was inflicted on some OF their hest
troops. There were used in mass
Infantry attacks.
A special brigade Of Polish Social
lists and Laboritcs went into the lines
today In defense of the city The
Warsaw commandant has proclaimed
that all persons found guilty Of
profltGering will be shot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17
PASoUALE INVESTED $1,000
IN BONDS, EVIDENCE SHOWS
Bought Securities Shortly After
Biakely COuShlin's Father
Paid Over Ransom.

PHILADELPHIA, August 1G.-Mem-
oranda showing that Augusta Pas
ouale, "the crank" held in the Mont
gomcry County prison in connection
with tho kidnapping OF Biakeiy
Coughlin. purchased $1,000 worth o,
bonds shortly after George II. Cough
lin, the boys father, paid the $4,000
ransom demanded from him. were
found today at the prisoners home
at New Gretna, N. j.
The authorities had been able e.
account for only about $4,000 spen.
by Pasquale since the Kidnapping
and they said today's discovery
strengthens the theory that he was
acting alone and had no acconplsces
in tho Kidnapping.
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also at Wheeling. w. Va, when tina,

No comment accompanied introduc-
ton Of tho resolution. and it was re-
ferrcd 10 n committee Immediately.
Meanwhile the Senate. in anticipa-
ton OF close. bitter fight. when the
suffrage question comes up tomorrow,
was making plans ito divide both the
floor and the galleries. the suffrage
supporters to occupy ono side and
tho opponents the other"
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circuit judge for the Tcnth ,Distrj
VIII be chosen ut the Dcmocr1l
primary to DO held In this StatoSI
morrow. Unqualified indorsemest
the Wilson administration has u
the chief Issue In the nght.
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AIixsIs.Ippi I'rImaric. Todny.

JACKSON. MISS. August 1G.-Five
OF the eight members OF the Missis-
SSippi delegation in Congress. one
Judge of the Supreme Court and one
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NORWEGIAN CITY REVOLTS,
THEN ESTABLISHES SOVIET
Wireless Report from Moscow Re-
ports Success of Rcd Movement
Across baltic.
tBy Universal Service

LONDON. August l6.-Following
revolution. Soviet republic gov
eminent has been set up at Drol-
theim. Norway, the Soviet govern
mcrt wireless from Moscow ar
nounced this afternoon.
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100000 Worth OF Whisky Seized.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. Aurnst Ia
EiSht men were arrested and whisky
valued ut 100000 was confiscated IN
n raid at Norwalk, Ohio, late last
night, 1T was learned here todny
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-17

There Is no city of Dronthc!m In
Norway. Trondhjem Is probably re-
ferred to. 1t il one of the largest
cities in the country and is about
800 miles north OF Christiania.
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PERSIANS HAVE CAPTURED
B0lSHEVIST STRONGHOLD
Tehcrnn Report Says Contact Has
Hecn Estnbli.hcd Northwest
of That Point,

LONDON, August 16-Advices from
Teheran report that Persian govern
ment troops have established contact
with Bolshevist forces between Men
jill and kazvin, northwest OF Tcheraa.
The dispatch adds that the Persians
have captured strongly fortified
Bolshevist stronghold at Esmanlab bad.
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Scissors from May to October OF the
same year.
Both units were attached to the
First Division.
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The Morris Brothers have purchased
a new hay press.
Fred Telschow called on A. M. Davis
Monday, December 22nd.
Frank Schalyisky has moved three
miles south of Sank Centre.
Ruth Hodson returned to Sank
Centre to resume her school work.
Nina Kraft is spending her vacation
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. c.
Kraft.
Nina Kraft returned to Spaulding,
Mimi, where she will resume her
school duties.
Misses Nina and Edith Kraft called
at the home of c. Beidleman and A.
M. Davis last Saturday.
A number Of young folks from here
attended the dances in Grove Lake on
Tuesday and Friday nights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Domke and
children left last Friday fo- Pipest one.
Mimi, and from there to the coast.
Mrs. I. A. Cowlthorp gave birth
day party, December 26th, for her lit
tie daughter Winnifred. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. A. Davis, Edith and
Georgia, Mrs. E. Smith, Ida and Lo-
reta, and Hazel and Elmer Domke
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The little ones had an enjoyable time
and sumptous lunch was served at
ter which all left for their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Cummings, NJ. and
Mrs. Roy Hamilton and children spent
Sunday at the ]. e. Hamilton home.
Mrs. Roy Hamilton spent week OF
so in Minneapolis at Sanitariun1
but came home to spend the holidays
Mrs. Roy Hamilton has returned To
her home having spent the past two
weeks in Minneapolis taking medical
treatments.
The Christmas tree and program
given at the Lyman Prairie church
was well attended and all had an en-
joyable time.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Whitney enter
tanned at Christmas dinner Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Smith and family, Ed Finch
Mamie and Max.
! Lee Hamilton and sister Helen left
Tuesday. December 23rd for Donny'
brook. N. OAK, where they will WISH
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Domke and famil,
left on the noon train last Saturda.
for st. Paul where they will visi
Mrs. Domke's brother
Remember the Literary Saturday
night, January 10th. John Miller wht
| served in the Marines will give talk
All are invited to be present.
G. E. Beidleman and family, I. A
Cowlthorp and family and Milo Cowl
thorp were entertained by Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. Davis at Christmas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmudlach, who have
been staying at Frank Domke's fol
the past three months, left last Thurs
day for their home in Ripon. Wis.
| E. Smith and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Whitney and Ed Finch. Mamie
| and Max spent the evening at thu
home Of A. M. Davis last Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Beidle
man December 23rd, baby girl
Mother and bay are doing well. DR.
Dubois was the attending physician
| John Miller. who had been serving
in the Marines came home Wednesday
December 9th to spend a few week:
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. b
Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and children
who have been visiting Mrs. John
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Kraft
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friends here who regret seeing them

friends here who regret seeing them
go.
Mrs. Peter Radermaker left for her
home at Meyers Grove on the We'd
nesday afternoon train. after few
days visit with relatives at the Anton
Beste home south Of town. and other
friends here.
Mrs. N. C.. Nelson, nee Ethel Gross,
and son left for her home at Lorain,
N. OAK. on the Monday afternoon
train after two weeks visit with
her mother at the c. A. Cross home
north Of town.
Louise Konczak left for Staubville
N. d. the first Of the week after
spending the holidays with her par
ents at the John Konzcak home here
where she goes to resume her duties
as principal in the schools there.
VERNE Bentfeld. Celia Pischke. and
Anna Eltgroth left for st. Joseph on
the Monday noon train to take ur
their studies at the academy at thai
place after spending the holiday va
cation with their respective parents
here.
Henry Stucke was Sank Centre
visitor between trains Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hultgren and
children Of Backus. Mimi. visited a,
the o. A. Anderson home north OF
town, and other friends several days
this week.