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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

5

Arkansas & Provision Railway Company Incorporation Notes

The Arkansas & Provision Railway Company files Articles of Incorporation with capital of one million dollars. The document outlines officers including President and Vice Presidents and lists shareholders with numerous named individuals and shares. Proceedings reference Midland railroad ties and reorganizing efforts, with plans for construction and distribution activities across Barbour, Houston, Bastrop, and surrounding areas.

GAS Line Arkansas & Provision Wisseur Railway Company Whit Arkansas On Tone Midland Tim Whartes

Polish Capital Threatened as Red Forces Advance

British government voices irritation over Soviet reluctance to accept a demarcation pause. The Red cavalry closed within about thirty-one miles of Warsaw as Polish troops retreat. Britain dispatches a sharp note demanding a clear reply on peace talks and acceptance of the demarcation proposal.

Associated Press London Russia Poland Omer Kateccard Wateaw Panto Polis

Southern Carbon Buys Acreage In Ouachita Parish

Thomas H W Matthews sells a large parcel in Ouachita parish to Southern Carbon company for 15000 dollars with 11092 dollars cash. The buyer, a major carbon manufacturer in Louisiana, plans further plant expansion and new units. George G Green sells half interest in Croton Grove plantation of 400 acres to John W Meyers for 16000 dollars with 1000 dollars cash.

Southern Carbon Company Ouachita Ite George G. Green John W Meyers Croton Grove Plantation Cone

Monroe Chamber Talks Census Recount and River Front Plans

A joint Monroe Chamber meeting outlined a census recount to boost population figures with district mapping and large enumerator teams planned for September. The group also discussed Ouachita river front improvements, signboard removal, parking enforcement, swimming pool redevelopment, and sanitation steps urged by the state health board.

Ouachita River Front Foint The Chamber of Commerce Ouachita River Front Osear Dowling State Board of Health Monroe Messrs. Florsheim Prophit Gladney

Caffery Attacks Ring Rule at Ouachita Campaign Stop

United States senator candidate Denelben Caffery denounces “ring” politics in a Ouachita City speech blaming industrial unrest and high living costs on profiteers and political rings. He warns of Leninist agitation abroad and urges electors to back a leadership that breaks up rings and resists radicalism.

Denelben Caffery United States Mii Woodrow Wilson London Clyde Ergeniaed Chen Italy Spain Lenine Senate Ouachita Frank Stubbs Harding

Class Appeals Harmful Says Harding Today

Marion Ohio August 4 Harding warns against class appeals and urges focus on home peace. He says Americans should not trade national and international peace for domestic stability and rails against barter of nationality. Address delivered to Wayne county Republican delegates. Governor Cox busy at desk work in Dayton as he plans notification ceremonies and clears his schedule.

Associated Preas Marion Ohio Harding Judis Wayne County Cox Associated Press Dayton Jacksonburg

Governor Parker Advises Commutation of Black Here

Sheriff Arthur Grant receives a message from Governor Jehan M Looker granting commutation to life for a prisoner described as Black Here. The 1917 notification to the sheriff’s office confirms the commutation of the life sentence to an unspecified lesser term.

Parker Grant Sherif Arthur Grant Jehan M Looker Sherif Grant

Wilson Refuses Barbadoes Line Cable Plan Draws Debate

The State Department and Western Union clash over a proposed cable from Barbadoes to extend to Miami Florida to create a direct United States South America communications link. Barriers cited include regulatory delays and concerns from American firms handling South American traffic.

Barhedoeeert Ie Miami Flaetd United States South America Barbadoes Atutran Am British Barbadoes Western Union

Rebellion in Mexico Declared Trivial by Gov't

Mexico City August 4 The government ordered a mobilization of 3 0600 men under General Abelardo Rodriguez for the campaign against Esteban Cantú insurgent governor of Lower California. General Calles secretary of war said more troops would be sent if needed and that the rebellion was not of great importance.

Associated Press Mexico City Abelardo Rodriguez Esteban Cantu Lower California Calles

Warsaw prepares evacuation as Polish capital moves

Aug. 4 report says Warsaw will be evacuated within two to three days and the government may relocate to Cracow. French and British experts assess the border situation while Polish forces fight near the Vistula. A retreat toward Molwathins and the rail line to Ponto is cited as the strategic route.

Taria Warsaw Cracow Pere Last Reghkt

Red Cross Establishes Warsaw Cracow HQ Move

Provencal headquarters for the American Red Cross have been established at Cracow. The organization may abandon Warsaw if necessary tocontinue operations and support relief efforts.

RED Cross Cracow Warsaw Amercan Red Cross

Warsaw Evacuation Ordered as Polish Front Retreats

Polish and French military experts report from Warsaw that evacuation must occur within 24 to 72 hours. They say Polish forces along the Bug river, Warsaw’s last line of defense, are retreating so rapidly they have not destroyed bridges behind them.

Warsaw

Bolshevik Occupation of Warsaw Set for August Ninth

A London Times dispatch from Berlin reports the Bolshevik occupation of Warsaw is fixed for August nine. The Polish government has fortifications under French engineers and has entrusted defense to General Haller's northern army. Russian forces threaten to cut rail links to Danzig, risking munitions flow and Warsaw’s defense. A traveler in Poland describes dire conditions and bellicose prospects amid limited Belahive advances.

London Warsaw London Times Berlin National Zeitung Haller Danzig Dansig Poland Offciela Waa

Unhappy wife shoots self in West Monroe incident

Mrs Blanche Harmon wife of Baskin Harmon confessed to Monroe News Star reporters at St Francis sanitarium that she attempted suicide on Commerce Street West Monroe. She said she wanted to end her time and was operated on at St Francis. Her arm was left disabled by the shot and two HITL children are at the Harmon home. The Harmons moved from Memphis ten months ago. relatives live in Ensley Alabama.

Blanche Harmon Baskin Harmon Monroe News- Star St. Francis Sanitarium West Monree Harmons Memphis Tenn Harmon Ensley Ala Mills K Register

First Open Bolls of Cotton Reported in Monroe

J D Galloway manager of the Manning and Faust place Logtown brought to Monroe the season first open bolls of cotton. He states planting occurred on April 2 with bolls opening on August 1, four months from planting to maturity.

J.D. Galloway Manning & Faust Place Logtown Monroe

Gore Running Far Behind in State Primaries

Oklahoma City reports United States Senator Gore trails Democratic senatorial candidate Scott Ferris by a wide margin after yesterday's state-wide primaries. Returns are trickling in as results come in from the election.

Oklahoma City United States Gore Scott Ferris

Chicago Brew Shows Alcohol Violations

A Chicago list alleges brewers violated prohibition by producing beer with excessive alcohol content. The report, attributed to the Associated Press, details firms accused of breaching drink laws and outlines potential penalties.

Associated Freag Chicago

Facilities for V. S. & P. NEEDED PROBLEMS DISCUSSED IN CHICAGO

Officials of the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad discuss next year needs including rolling stock more yard facilities and enlargement of freight houses at a meeting held at headquarters in Chicago.

Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad

Treatment for Mr Seabaugh

O. M. Seabaugh of Riverton, shot and badly wounded by an employee, has traveled to Johns Hopkins Institute in Baltimore for care. One eye was damaged by a facial wound and there is fear sight may be lost.

O. M. Seabaugh Riverton John Hopkins Institute Baltimore Mr. Seabaugh

Central Savings Bank Declares Usual 6 Percent Dividend

At a board meeting yesterday afternoon the Central Savings Bank and Trust Company declared the usual semi annual dividend of six percent for the prosperous and popular institution.

Central Savings Bank and Trust Company

Notice to Gas Consumers Under Public Utility Rules

A brief public notice warns gas customers to act by a specified date. It references utility rules and potential rate or service changes affecting enrollment, billing, or payment deadlines. The exact details and location are unclear from the fragment.

For Sale Row Offers A Chance To Buy

A brief classified notice announces a for sale row item offering a chance to purchase. Exact details are unreadable in the fragment but the listing emphasizes opportunity and sale.

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