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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
Dispatches report Bolshevik forces failing to take Warsaw with Polish troops and French aid bolstering defense. Soviet peace terms presented to delegates in Moscow largely mirror those published by the Russian delegation in London. Red forces suffer setbacks along gates of the Polish capital as morale and supplies improve.
Over fifty hunger strikers provoked a two hour riot in a dormitory at the Maryland penitentiary in Baltimore. Guards cut power to the area as inmates protested poor food and refused to work, drawing a firm warning from the warden that work or meals would be withheld.
Washington reports Brest Litovsk captured by Polish forces, advised by the American legation in Berlin. The dispatch cites telegraphic lines from Posen and Berlin as the basis of the claim.
In a letter to E. W. Barrett editor of the Age Herald Miss L M Denny Alabama Red Cross nurse reports Bolshevik forces in the Warsaw drive using dum-dum bullets and torturing prisoners.
The second Minsk sitting on Thursday presented a summary of Russia’s terms to the Polish delegates. Moscow officials say the terms largely mirror those previously announced in London by Russian representatives.
Paris dispatch reports that Polish military successes continued yesterday, based on a foreign office summary from the military mission in Warsaw. The notice notes ongoing gains and confirms military progress amid the observed operations.
London reports on a Moscow communique saying the Russian Soviet government forces abandoned Luckow near the capital. The brief dispatch notes strategic withdrawal amid ongoing operations and cites official sources for the claim.
The extreme right wing of the Polish army advances toward Brest-Ritovsk on the Bug river, 121 miles east of Warsaw, aided by an official statement. It reports the capture of Siedice and Bielsk.
Nashville August 20 The effort to upset federal suffrage ratification remains stalled. Speake reth Walker’s motion to reconsider keeps the record open while the house delays adjournment and votes to adjourn only tomorrow morning.
Experts in physical culture state the game is ideal for women, highlighting health benefits and suitability for female players.
Northeastern Louisiana test wells have been pushed to depths up to 2940 feet with activity at Wymond No. 1 in Union parish and Lafourche Oil and Gas down to 1855 feet. Federal Petroleum drills above the gas rock at Union Saw Mill No. 1. Ridge and McLaughlin report six inch casing at Zachary No. 1. Parker and Humble operate Rhymes in Ouachita parish at 2201 feet.
Immigration Commissioner Wallis says at least 25 000 immigrants per week will pass Ellis Island. Steamship companies report the inbound wave for the coming years will be constrained only by westbound ship capacity.
In Boston today August 20 federal court placed the broken Ponzi fortune and interests of thousands of investors in receivership appointing three receivers who must each post at least fifty thousand dollars to qualify.
Log Angelec Aug 20 Colonel Esteban Cantu arrived en route to Mexico City to confer with Provisional President Huerta and General Obregon about recent events in Lower California's northern district. His surrender of the governorship to Salazar ends the dispute.
The Louisiana State Board of Health conducts malaria control projects in Monroe Bastrop Baton Rouge and two plantations in St Mary parish. More than 1000 communities in ten states are undertaking similar work and show high satisfaction with results.
Noted agricultural experts addressed the North Louisiana Agricultural Society gathering in Calhoun. Prof. David Barrow outlined Southern methods for farm development while Dr W H Dalrymple and Col T D Boyd spoke on state agriculture and LSU progress as a cattle disease epidemic nears containment.
Marion reports Senator Harding will continue his front porch campaign for the presidency despite Democratic strategy. Harry Daugherty of the Republican executive committee affirmed there is no plan to change the approach after a conference with the nominee.
Dr. Dalrymple commends parish agents for effective epidemic control across many parishes. He notes only one outbreak in Union parish and singles out E M Sledge in East Carroll for organizing ten warded vaccinators and vaccinating animals to curb the illness. The report says male fatalities were highest.
Ouachita parish will send one of its largest exhibits to the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport from October 28 to November 7. B M. Jackson farm agent says a carload of Ouachita agricultural products will represent the parish and a team led by Miss Fannie Buie will oversee the display.
Inspector Yoder says Allen vat will be rebuilt to serve “those who want to dip,” with no compulsory dipping required.
The Ouachita National Bank of Monroe will invest 800000 in a new ten story bank building at DeSiard and St John streets. The structure will include 160 rooms and total floor space of 90120 square feet, with a basement.
The first bale of the season was ginned by the Standard Gin Company at its Sixth and Pine plant at 6 45 this morning. The 520 weight bale was an excellent staple and will be auctioned by Home Realty and Development Co this afternoon. The season’s initial crop was raised by E L Kelly for the Hardtimes plantation recently sold to Home Realty and Development Co. The company notes gains in price due to proper handling and expects cotton picking to start locally next week with favorable outlook if rains do not recur.
A claim from a period source that Polish women possess the world’s most beautiful hands, highlighting beauty standards of the era and national pride in appearance.
Miss Belle Pike Red Cross and Mrs Coale M Alpha will lead a Better Baby Contest in Monroe on August 23 24 256 with Miss Josephine McNally of the American Red Cross supervising exams of parish children from infancy to six years at the Elks Club. A score card will record items about each baby and mothers receive guidance on foods clothing and child health.
Washington August 20 Bishop Wilbur P Thirkield of the Methodist Episcopal Church South has been named resident bishop at Mexico City by the general conference His jurisdiction covers Mexico Panama Central America and Peru He previously served eight years as resident bishop in New Orleans He sought a passport to proceed immediately
Tonight there is a partly cloudy sky with local showers possible in the Severday area. Temperatures will remain mild and winds light as showers pass through small pockets across the region.
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