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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
Federal auditors peg Ponzi liabilities around 7 million dollars while he claims 4 million in assets. Hanover Trust Company capital likely wiped out. Ponzi was a director until yesterday and cannot meet liabilities with cash. He surrendered to U S marshal after agreeing to bonds and faced mail fraud charges.
Paris dispatch says a great Russo Polish battle threatens Warsaw as Polish forces counter attack near Pultusk while Russian cavalry reaches Praga. Leon Trotzky prophesies Bolshevik victory in Europe. London papers fear French recognition worsens entente and King George postpones Scotland trip.
The Arkansas and Louisiana Missouri railway announces its updated operating and executive staff led by President E A Frost and General Manager R B Fowler with posts for vice presidents Nelson and Dowell, auditor Renfrow, attorney team Hudson Pottsstein Scolars and others. The Arkansas Corporation Commission approves a trackage contract allowing A L M to operate over Missouri Pacific tracks from Bastrop to Dollar Junction in Union County Arkansas.
An Ouachita parish advisory board for the Salvation Army was organized in the city hall council chamber. Harry Shapiro outlined nationwide efforts, with A. V. Miller elected president. The board will oversee departments including juvenile delinquency poverty pauperism maternity missing persons and prison work and meet next at 3 30 p m on August 25.
A creditors petition requesting the appointment of a receiver for Charles was filed in circuit court today in Boston.
Charles Ponzi rests under guard at his Boston home after a period of intense public scrutiny. Investigating officials promise further disclosures following Ponzi’s admission of prior imprisonment in Montreal and Atlanta and the Hanover Trust Company closure.
Testimony began in the Red River Texas Oklahoma boundary dispute with Charles A. Martin an 80 year old Dallas newspaper employee recounting 1844 steamboating incidents. The next hearing will be held at Texarkana.
In Regina on August 12, paid organizers will aid temperance efforts to secure bone dry prohibition in Saskatchewan. The Committee of One Hundred has adopted the Federal constituency as the unit of organization for the upcoming referendum next October.
Britain reports France has officially recognized General Baron Wrangel's de facto government in South Russia. The move is under discussion between the two nations as they consider the implications.
Polish forces defending Warsaw are outnumbered about two and a half to one. Official circles estimate Bolshevik army strength on the Polish front at 350000 men, while Polish forces are about 140000.
Paris dispatch reports Polish armistice and peace delegates leaving Warsaw Wednesday evening to meet the Russian delegates as part of ongoing negotiations.
Dispatches from Warsaw reported by Echo de Paris say the northern Polish army has been reinforced per General Weygand. The Polish forces are described as numerically as strong as the Soviet army, marking a notable improvement in the military situation.
From Johannesbrug East Prussia reports say Mlawa on the Warsaw Danzig railway has fallen to Russian Bolshevik forces and that Soviet cavalry are within rifle shot of Warsaw. The fall of Warsaw is anticipated by Thursday or Friday.
London reports Poland plans to request material aid from the United States. The dispatch notes ongoing requests and diplomatic efforts, reflecting postwar relief and reconstruction discussions. Page three continuation indicated.
Ty Cobb told Monroe Rotarians at a luncheon about insights from the Atlantic City International Rotary convention. He cited speeches on patriotic work civic betterment boys' work and other Rotary activities. President Means will be absent for three meetings to fish in Tensas parish. Leon Hammonds led a strong musical program featuring Mrs. Mary Hughes Clay Fred Sutter and Fred Kennedy.
Galveston August 12. Attorneys for William McMaster a chauffeur fined $50 in provost court were granted habeas corpus against Brig Gen Jacob F Wolters and others by Special Judge Aubrey Fuller. Hearing set for 10 oclock tomorrow. McMasters arrested after a collision between his car and a motorcycle. The issue is whether the military can arrest and try a person for violation of a state law.
New York August 12 directors of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation declare an initial quarterly dividend of $2 a share on the preferred stock payable August 16. The stock was issued in exchange for 7 12 per cent convertible gold notes.
Senator T L Hood of this district offers a Tulane university scholarship to a youth. The recipient will have tuition free and only board and books to pay for.
Tonight partly cloudy. Friday local showers and cooler conditions expected across the area. Temperatures will dip modestly with winds remaining light.
Southbound Missouri Pacific train No 805 on the Monroe Natchez branch derailed near Rayville yesterday at about 5 pm. The locomotive left the rails but damage was slight and no one aboard was injured. The derailment is attributed to a cow collision.
Washington Aug 12 The Louisiana and Arkansas railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue equipment trust notes totaling 220000 dollars for five years at six percent interest.
The daughter of Clermont, Lord of Dampierre, became lady of honor to Catherine de Medicie and governess to the royal children. She advised on foreign affairs and led her soldiers to defeat her son the Marquis of Bellesile who sought her father’s estate. She died in the late sixteenth century.
Due to ill health inspector of police M Lanier temporarily leaves the post. Mayor Arnold Bernstein names Robert E Heap interim inspector, former police head, as Lanier tours the West seeking vigor. Friends and city officials hope for a quick return to duty.
Ouachita Parish jury laments inadequate jail facilities after Monroe cites city jail limits for criminals. They discuss funding options, reject bridge and dump bids as too costly, and refer Bayou DeSiard bridge to committees for next regular meeting. Central Bank named fiscal agent with 5.01 percent interest. An ordinance enacts a special tax plan to support a new jail when market conditions permit.
Nashville reports that legislative leaders announced both Tennessee houses will vote Friday on ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. Advocates push ahead with renewed efforts while opponents bolster their ranks, with leaders vigilant until the final roll call. A joint resolution to halt action was tabled in the lower house, a win for suffrage supporters.
Real estate activity in Monroe shows a lively spurt with July figures already decent. Transactions include Aaron Jackson selling part of Farmer's addition for 1050 to William Buchannan, and other Lot sales on Fifteenth street, Hart's and D A Breard Jr. Home addition. Building and loan transfers show multiple exchanges with Peoples Homestead and Savings Association totaling over 1 700 dollars in one case and 8 196 05 in another.
Monroe fans plan to travel 500 strong to watch Strong Arkansas play in Daughtry Day on Sunday August 15. Dick Daughtry will witness the game after a head injury last week. Local lineup features Wiggers at first base Wise on third Corbett and Higgins both at their usual positions with Toinette catching.
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