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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
Polish forces hold firm against advancing Bolshevik units reported near the Vistula from the north while Red forces press toward Warsaw in a widening Baltic theater.
Allied officers direct remnants of the beaten Polish army as Bolshevik forces push toward Warsaw from the north and east. A major battle is prepared as Russian cavalry reportedly nears Prussia and opens a corridor toward Poland and the port city area.
President J Porter of the county council of agriculture urges Maury County farmers to attend next week's institute, praising the program as one of the state's finest and stressing the need to address rural costs and farm problems. James D Bward, president of the American Federation of Farmers, will speak Wednesday, with delegates from Montgomery, Davidson, Hickman, Lawrence, and Giles counties expected.
United Press reports that railroads will offer roughly 400 million dollars in securities to the public within four months, subject to plans not being changed. The potential offerings would mark a major influx of railroad financing into the market this period.
Reports from Herlin indicate French forces are being moved along the Rhine and may advance toward Bavaria to aid Poland. Censorship in occupied areas has delayed full details, but indications show troop movements continuing.
Reports indicate a tight county race with a light overall vote. Voters lined up early for the gubernatorial contest between Roberts and Crabtree, while the five cornered legislative ticket promises unique angles when results come in.
A Denby truck owned by Tucker and Gamble Trucking between Columbia and Williamsport was destroyed in a blaze at 6 pm Wednesday. The fire origin is unknown, likely an overheated engine. The loaded truck contained 400 feet of lumber and logs, valued around $3,000 with $2,000 insured. Both firm members were away from home, so drivers were not identified.
Harlan Ky news notes deputy sheriffs killed Zack Saylor, 45, and his son Austin, 18, after a roadside exchange of gunfire in the woods near Hulen. The Saylors reportedly fired on officers, who returned fire with about seventy five shots, ending in the deaths of both men.
County court plans to authorize a bond issue at an adjourned session to fund federal aid highways in Maury County. Voter turnout is expected light with Crabtree leading in several boxes and Roberts ahead in others as discussions include road maintenance and community road projects.
Senator Harding pressed for woman suffrage by sending telegrams from Marion Ohio on August 5. One to Senator Hout urged Republicans in the Tennessee legislature to ratify to save the party and country. A second message to Mrs. Catt offered encouragement.
United Press reports London officials weighing calls for volunteers to oppose Bolshevik forces in Poland. The Evening News asserts the government may announce a volunteer draft soon as part of wartime aid efforts.
The C P Jernigan evangelistic party conducts nightly revival for the Church of the Nazarene under a gospel tent on Garden street near Hardison's garage. Rev C B Jernigan leads with wife Mrs Johnny Jernigan and daughters, plus musicians, offering services each night at 8 o'clock with public invitation.
London announces that Prime Minister Lloyd George would present the Russia Poland situation to Parliament this afternoon and seek government support for aid to the Polish army amid the crisis. The brief dispatch notes Britain’s plan to back Polish forces in the emerging international dispute.
City officials doubt authority under the current franchise to grant any rate rise sought by the Columbia Water & Light Company. Rumors say the company will ask at the next board meeting for permission to raise water and light charges, with management noting losses due to higher labor coal and materials costs. State public utilities commission would handle any request, as the local board may record a denial. The meeting agenda reportedly includes tax rate fixation and street paving discussions.
Special to The Herald reports a light gubernatorial primary vote across Tennessee with Rutherford County showing little opposition to Governor Roberts while Clarksville notes Crabtree leading rural precincts and Roberts leading two Clarksville precincts. Davidson County expected to be close with rival managers claiming splits on the legislative ticket.
Complete unofficial returns show Representative School defeats Senator Gore by a heavy one vote in Oklahoma City on August 6. AR AR
Maury county election officials meet at the courthouse Monday to canvass and certify local and school district results. Democratic and Republican primary boards also convene to certify primaries. officials urged to send certified returns promptly to complete the canvass. The piece notes potential minimal interest in the representative race and references a demand for aid amid Soviet threats.
United Press reports a secret alliance or treaty between Bolshevik Russia and Germany. It claims Germany would obtain territory from Russia and undermine the Versailles pact. The question is under consideration by the State Department as Poland seeks aid amid Soviet advances.
Columbia beat Waverly six to nine to sweep the series in three clean cut victories. The team headed to Waverly for three more games with confidence of adding two more wins. Fans praised Columbia as a regular ball club with championship prospects. Waverly had previously won two of three against Lawrenceburg, a top semi professional unit.
Judge Wo Whitthorne directed several minor criminal matters to be tried during the August term. R Honewits faces liquor to a minor and a second betting with a clock case. Claud Morris has a concealed weapons charge. Inc Hunter, for petit larceny, is set for August 25, and Harvey Hutson for wounding another’s beast is set for August 27. Mason Haddork appears tied to an August 27 setting.
There was notable confusion this morning at various voting sites over holding the primaries. The Herald received calls from officers about qualifications to vote and whether poll workers were required. Identical election officers were to hold both elections, adding to the delays and slow voting in several places.
A motion for a new trial by Columbia Water and Light Co on a charge of furnishing impure water was argued before Judge W C Whitthorne and overruled. The company was convicted in the first trial and fined 250 dollars.
At 2 20 this afternoon only 357 votes were cast at the city court house box. Depot polling showed light activity with fewer than 50 votes recorded. Officials caution that more ballots may be cast in the city as the day progresses.
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