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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
1
A Polish communique says forces advance along the entire northern front and push the Russians beyond the Wyra river, retaking Ciespanow as Soviet retreat continues. Warsaw reports relief of pressure on the city after a counter-stroke directed by General Pilsudski.
Allied officers report the Soviet hold on Warsaw broken as Polish forces push back at several fronts. Fourth Army right wing advances at Kock taking 200 prisoners and capturing cannons and fourteen machine guns. Paris reports multiple counterattacks and Soviet forces driven back across the Bug river amid improving strategic situation.
London reports Warsaw remains under Polish control based on current dispatches. The latest Soviet communique does not claim capture, while Polish officials say defenders maintained strong resistance. Sunday Bolshevik Vilna release of fall reports lacks independent confirmation.
Inventory by Clerk Pat Hamilton under a court order lists Mrs Meyer’s estate at $146,952.25 total. Real estate $18,600. personal property $128,862.25. Cash in deposit boxes and banks totals include 4857.48 saving accounts, 2000 plus other sums. Stocks and bonds listed with values, notes noted.
General Manager R B Fowler of the Arkansas and Louisiana Missouri railroad says the line between Monroe and Bastrop has been practically rebuilt and freight and passenger service will resume at once. Bastrop to Crossett work will come soon and the entire line will be in excellent shape as rebuilding proceeds.
Sebastopol reports General Wrangel commands about 150000 troops with a third of high-class units. Bolshevik forces confronting Wrangel total roughly 50000, while Soviet strength on the Polish front and reserves elsewhere exceed 400000.
Raymond Chapman, Cleveland American League shortstop, died after a ball struck him on the head in a game with the New York Americans. He did not regain consciousness after emergency surgery to remove a fractured skull.
Rev Holcomb unable to reach here today hence no service tonight Further notice will be given at Baptist Church and in local notices
Monroe Chamber of Commerce notes Morgan Line steamships resume regular southbound sailings from New York to Galveston and New Orleans. All shipments accepted without permits except structural iron, steel, and heavy machinery. Service aims to relieve rail congestion and benefit local shipping.
Washington Aug 17 The bureau of immigration will undergo a reorganization ordered by Assistant Secretary of Labor Post due to indications of utter disorganization in the bureau here and abroad. Officials said the action aims to restore efficiency and control across all offices and streamline operations.
Tennessee House of Representatives opened with standing room at premium as lawmakers debated ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. A concurrence with the senate's action and a vote expected this afternoon amid heated discussion.
Raleigh August 17 amid scenes the state house has never witnessed since the civil war the North Carolina legislature began consideration today of ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment.
Worthless lumber and trash on the yards of the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad sparked a fire alarm at 7 44 am. Firemen found the blaze set purposely to destroy waste. An overnight fire at the Service Truck Company on Grand street caused by spontaneous combustion caused no damage.
Detroit and Boston players prepare a petition to ban Carl Mays from organized baseball after his pitch fractured Ray Chapman’s skull. Teams may refuse to play any game where Mays pitches, signaling a potential wider player strike.
The J Liner Tailoring and Cleaning and Dyeing Company forms a partnership with Peyton Parker to expand with a new building on South Grand street in Monroe. Plans call for a $25 000 outlay on construction and machinery, a new up town office, and operation starting January 1 with 10 to 15 employees. J C Liner will run the plant and Parker the office as secretary treasurer. Paris Treaty peace between the Allies and Bulgaria was promulgated today.
Deputy Sheriff Roper transferred Melvin Donaldson A T Griffin and Lizzie Pierce all black inmates confined in the parish jail on insanity charges to the state asylum this morning. The trio had disturbed fellow prisoners with ravings and repeated singing day and night. Sheriff Author Grant worries over the jail problem, which may force a bond issue to build a new jail costing around 15000 dollars.
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