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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Warsaw say Russian forces fire heavy artillery while attacking the city as Polish defenses brace for a last stand. Observers note Russian forces threat to reach the Vistula line and breach Red Cross depots in Montenegro.
The northeastern Louisiana oil drive started last winter ends for four or five wells as deep-test drilling nears final testing. Wells include Transcontinental Oil and Gas in Union parish, Jack Parkey and Sam Humble near Monroe, Ridge and McLaughlin near Jones, Hillard No 1 in Morehouse, and Rawlinnan No 1 in Morehouse. Millions spent, mother pool still elusive, but future oil in the region is widely expected.
Governor Conteday accuses Republican leaders of trickery against the league of nations and of running a campaign behind a smoke screen to gain power. He says powerful nomination interests are attempting to buy government control with millions in campaign contributions.
Secretary treasurer P A Pong reports over 50000 dollars in permits filed through inspector Richard Cassidy. The surge supports continued building mainly residences, easing postwar housing shortage as contractors note abundant skilled labor and near completion of projects including electric plant work. The Dixie Investment Company plans multiple small residences on McHenry and Polk streets with costs totaling about 10000 to 15000, plus several four room and six room frame homes and a one story barn for Sugar Brothers, with other remodeling and church construction projects planned.
The Japanese reply to the American note protesting Japan's occupation of Saghalin was received at the State Department. The document is described as lengthy and thorough, addressing the broader dispute including Siberian polar zones and the distance poles.
The census bureau announced July figures showing eighty percent of cotton consumed and seventy-seven hundred bales of taters, reflecting agricultural activity in Washington.
Former taradian House of Parliaments member Arthur Ferement, drawn into New York bond plot, was secretively deported to Canada. He was reportedly detained at Ellis Island before departure.
Rev Driskell of Shreveport will preach at the First Baptist church in Monroe Sunday morning and night. He is hailed as one of the most powerful preachers in northern Louisiana.
Boston reports the Bank Commissioner seized the Polish Industrial Association private bank on Crees street while Hanover Trust’s Henry Chamielinski, Ponzi’s chief depository, leads the association. Ponzi told his wife he would surrender and stay in Boston to audit books. she defends him, saying he is honest and will endure.
Quan chua parish has vaccinated ten to twelve thousand horses cows and mules since the charbon outbreak. Farm agent BH M d Jackson says four to five workers have labored for weeks, the epidemic checked with no new cases for some time. Two Monroe cows died but not clearly linked to charbon. authorities are encouraged that the epidemic is stamped out.
Tomorrow features Daughtry Day and a Monroe baseball game at 3 30 p m with lineups and neighbor turnout from Bernice and Farmerville. A civil service clerk carrier exam is announced for August 28 at the Monroe post office to fill vacancies due to resignations.
Dallas authorities announce that ice dealers selling at 6.5 cents per hundred pounds will face federal charges of profiteering and conspiracy to raise prices. The Texas Ice and Cold Storage Co. and others seek an injunction to stop 65 cent rates, with Judge George W Jack to hear likely Monday in Dallas or Fort Worth.
Mexico City August 14 Francisco Villa former rebel leader and the men under his control reached Tlahulilos in Durango last night. Tlahulilo is the area where his forces were to be mustered out Villa told boarding passengers he would not meddle in politics any longer.
A. T. Rochester and Thos EB Flour ney hive sold to Burney Oakland Lot three of block twenty four in the Rochester and Flourney sub division of blocks twenty three and twenty four of the Ouachita Cotton mills addition of Menroe. The transaction was negotiated for 1888 dollars of which 408 was paid in cash.
Nashville telegraphs show Speaker Walker of the Tennessee House opposing the Anthony amendment and rejecting political expediency. The dispute centers on ratifying the suffrage amendment as both chambers are in recess awaiting Monday.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed rate cancellations on the Gulf, Mobile and Northern railroad until December 13. The change would bring substantial increases, drawing protests from certain shippers.
West Monroe leaders petitioned the mayor and council to start daily sprinkling of Main Street to the post office, funded by monthly donations for health and sanitation. The council approved the plan and sprinkling begins. An ordinance prohibits parking in front of the town hall on Trenton Street, with fines from five to twenty five dollars.
Officials report an uptick in illicit alcohol from fruit products as a rumor of a 4 percent trade increase circulates. The note hints at broader enforcement concerns during prohibition.
The Ouachita parish police jury adopts a 1921 budget of 166271 with 7500 set for tick eradication. West side dip required as federal quarantine ends, while data replacement costs rise. Salaries total 8680 with joint criminal expenses 5000 and coroner costs 300 remain unchanged.
Special to Menaroce News-Star Caldwell parish grand jury indicted Armon Lively for a crime against an unmarried female under 18, the accused man’s step-daughter. Citizens petition the judge for a rapid trial, alleging assault and battery and intimidation.
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