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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
2
Russians press toward Warsaw with attacks near Plansk and Radzymin as artillery roars over the capital. Polish lines hold along defenses east and north while observers doubt the Russians can breach the impregnable Warsaw shield. depenses and Wrangel's army actions are noted in regional reports.
The oil campaign that began last winter in northeastern Louisiana parishes has drilled forty to fifty deep tests in seven to eight parishes and is nearing completion on four to five wells. Notable targets include Transcontinental Oil and Gas on the D Redden farm Union parish and Ridge and McLaughlin near Jones, with several other wells in Morehouse and Monroe area.
In Wheeling West Virginia Governor Cox accused Republican leaders of trickery in the league of nations fight and of running a campaign behind a smoke screen. He said powerful nomination interests are trying to buy control with millions of dollars raised for the campaign.
More than 50 000 dollars in building permits were issued today by Secretary-Treasurer P A Poag of Monroe. The permits show a continued building boom, especially residences, with labor rising and projects moving toward rapid completion including several Dixie Investment Company houses on McHenry and Polk streets, and a $27 000 two room brick church addition on North Eighth Street.
Reports from Podgorits Montenegro say American Red Cross depots were burned. The Central News Agency distributed a terse dispatch noting the incident amid wartime tensions.
Washington August 14 Japan’s lengthy reply to the American protest over Japanese occupation of Saghalien’s north end was received at the state department. The note reportedly covers the full Japanese policy in Siberia and may be released alongside the original U S note next week.
Washington reports July cotton consumption at 405 bales of lint and 38 770 bales of linted cotton according to the census bureau.
Arthur Bcrement, once a Canadian Parliament member, linked to a five million dollar bond plot in New York, was secretly deported to Canada last night, with the move disclosed today at Ellis Island.
Rev H L Drinkell district evangelist from Shreveport will preach at the Monroe First Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. He is regarded as a forceful preacher in northern Louisiana.
Boston August 14 Bank Commissioner Joseph Allen takes charge of the Polish Industrial Association a private bank at 87 Crows Street Hanover Trust president Henry M Chmielinski is chief depository Ponzi was in jail after surrender his wife Doris Ponzi declares she believes he is honest and will stay by him to the end.
Ten or twelve thousand horses, cows and mules have been vaccinated in Ouachita parish since the charbon outbreak. Four or five workers have labored for weeks, the epidemic is checked with no new cases for some time. Two cows died in Monroe, but not clearly linked to the epidemic. Parish authorities are encouraged and Jackson believes the outbreak is stamped out.
Tomorrow is Daughtry Day as Monroe fans pack the stadium for the Strong Monroe game at 3 30. Bernice and Farmerville supporters join locals in backing Monroe in a bid to win. Wiggers returns, Bonds reenters lineup at first base. A civil service clerk carrier exam is set for August 28 at Monroe post office to fill vacancies after resignations. The post office has 391 new boxes, over 1 000 total, with more applications on file.
Dallas August report states ice must sell to Dallas and Fort Worth consumers at 65 cents per hundred pounds starting tomorrow or dealers face federal charges for profiteering and conspiracy. R E Taylor says notice served. Texas Cold Storage seeks injunction. Judge George W Jack may hear Monday. local dealers fear 66 cent rate will shut them down.
Mexico City August 14 Francisco Villa former rebel leader and the men under his control reached Tilahulilo in Durango last night according to the war department. Tilahulilo is where it was reported Villa's men would be mustered out. Villa told those who boarded his train he would not meddle in politics any longer.
A. T. Rochester and Thos E Flour noy sell to Burney Oakland Lot 3, Block 24, Rochester and Flournoy Sub division Ouachita Cotton Mills Addition Monroe. Transaction negotiated for 1283 dollars with 400 dollars paid in cash.
Nashville telegrams and statements show Speaker Walker of the Tennessee House opposing the Anthony amendment despite President Wilson’s hopes. He affirms Tennessee footprints against ratification and vows not to surrender convictions for expediency. Lawmakers in recess seek last minute pledges amid a partisan scramble.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed rate cancellations on the Gulf Mobile and Northern railroad until December 13. The commission said the changes would cause substantial increases and some shippers protested against them.
West Monroe leaders and citizens petitioned the mayor and council to sprinkle main streets from Central Savings Bank to the post office daily. Donors will cover monthly costs. The council approved, and sprinkling starts at once. An ordinance bans parking in front of the town hall on Trenton Street with fines from five to twenty five dollars.
Washington reports a 1400 percent rise in raisin imports from Spain in the first half of 1920 as prohibition curbs on alcohol push supply into the wine and raisin liquor markets.
Ouachita parish allocates 166271 for 1921 expenses with 7500 set for tick eradication. West side to dip cattle. vats destroyed will be rebuilt. salaries total 8660. police jurors 840. coroner costs 300. continuation of tick control amid partial federal quarantine lift.
Reported by Monroe News-Star Aug 14 describes Armon Lively indicted for a crime against a girl under 18, his step-daughter. Citizens urge a special court term to try him amid alleged assault and threats to silence testimony.
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