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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures closed steady with a net advance of 5 to 12 points in New Orleans on April 9. May, July, October, December and January contracts showed varied accessions and openings with prices spanning from the mid 23 to mid 24 cent range.
New York Cotton reports futures closing steady with a net advance of 2 to 5 points. May May 24.22 24.01 24.16 24.12 July 24.52 24.381 24.45 24.40 Oct 24.14 23.94 24.08 24.06 Dec 24.25 24.05 24.20 24.15 Jan 24.01 28.95 23.99 23.47 Openings show May 24.02 July 24.24 October 28.98 December 24.05 January 23.80.
In Chicago on April 9 batter prices show lower levels with creamery extras 401-4 to 401-2 and standards 401-2. Extra firsts move 391-2 to 40, firsts 381-2 to 39, seconds 33 to 871-2. Eggs remain unchanged with receipts 23,318 cases.
Liverpool reports cotton market steady with spot prices for grades ranging from strictly good middling at 13.98 to good ordinary at 11.63. Sales reach 8,000 bales with 6,000 from American origins. futures close steady led by April at 18.01 and other months around 13.00 to 13.18.
Rains in the domestic winter crop belt and lower Liverpool quotations pushed wheat prices lower at the open. Traders awaited the government crop condition report later, with forecasts around 70 to 75 percent. Corn and oats declined early, while provisions followed grain weakness with mixed opening moves.
Cattle 2,500 head and calves 500 with best yearlings at 1025. Butcher cows and heifers 525 to 875, veal top 900. Bulls 425 to 400. Hogs 4,000 with bulk 1275 to 1300 and 180 to 800 lb 1280 to 1300. Sheep 3,500 lambs top 1565, others 1525 to 1550. packer top early 1525. Woolled lambs 850.
The Ruston high school quartet Misses Dot Roberts Sarah Hodge Gladys Hammett and Gertrude Hamilton entertained Rotary Club at Hotel Monroe with several selections. Attendees included J J Keith and staff from Ruston High School. The group also heard updates from the Mississippi convention and a note on a national Scout Week banquet planned for April 24.
Local attorney P L Ferguson of Leesville is slated to join the Dunn case jury. Spectators filled the Leesville court chambers as crowds from Vinton and Starks gathered on the streets. Testimony will begin after the jury is seated, with DA Robba predicting a week to ten days more, and no violence reported.
In Lake Charles Louisiana the court began examinations of 100 special veniremen to select two jurors for the Byron and Bob Dunn murder trial of Deputy Sheriff Duhon and federal agent W. E. Collins. Ninety veniremen seated, ten chosen. jury to be completed by noon with verdict session to follow.
News reports say Babe Ruth left Asheville at 3 50 p m and was placed to bed in a sleeper. The train arrived in New York area by 8 20 a m with Ruth in a compartment. Officials checked rumors of his death while doctors awaited final confirmation.
Jones Walker plans to resume work on the well near the Ouachita Union parish line. A six inch casing was set at 2518 feet two months ago and the plug will be drilled for a test in the Woodbine sand despite prior dry holes.
George Manywethers is held by the sheriff after a raid on his Lee avenue store near the street car line. Three gallons of whiskey were seized by Sheriff Milton Coverdale and police, with custody pending further action.
The federal grand jury, in session since Monday, returned twelve indictments as the April federal court opened. Nine indicted persons were arraigned. guilty pleas led to sentences. those pleading not guilty face trial. Stewart admitted guilt to forgery and received two years. others charged with mailing box injuries faced fines and suspended sentences. Bridges and Bucker, among others, pleaded not guilty. Richardson awaits arraignment. several suspects remain at large.
The Centenary College Glee Club plans a concert tomorrow night at the city high school auditorium, inviting the public to attend. The program is described as an exceptionally fine one.
Saunders, supervisor of District 3 in the Louisiana Conservation Department, confiscated 875 pounds of contraband Buffalo fish and spoonville cat from Wisner to St. Louis. Eight boxes halted at Collinston were distributed to four local institutions including the Baptist orphanage and St. Francis Sanitarium. The offender from Wisner will be prosecuted. Saunders notes recent large seizures and vows enforcement.
Special to the News-Star reports rising oil interest around Riverton near Cane Hill and Columbia as leases rise from five to fifteen dollars per acre. Landowners like W B Reitzell declined full holdings offers. Drilling activity extends along Caldwell parish borders from Kelly to Lonnie. An English observatory claims long term tide forecasts. The first Wisconsin cheese factory opened at Ladoga in 1864.
A Ruston committee attending the Ouachita Valley Boy Scouts Council session in Monroe selected D Arbonne as the summer camp site for fifteen North Louisiana parishes. The Ruston chapter of the Izaak Walton League formed a new organization with plans to enroll at least 100 members. The North Louisiana State Rally will draw large crowds, with volunteers sought from car owners. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Hardy Edwards of Shreport and Rev and Mrs J G Snelling of New Orleans amid illness concerns for Dr Snelling after a highway accident. The Red River Presbyterial closing session featured a noted address by M Douglas missionary from Brazil at Agnes Erskine College in Pernambuco.
Readable sections show Ouachita High School preparing for a rally with athletic events and a large slate of literary and music contests. Names include Reed players for girls basketball and a long roster of participants in debates, declamations, and athletics led by Prescott Smith and Williard Griffin.
Fresh blazes rekindle from embers as crews battle mountain fires around the proposed Shenandoah national forest. Virginia Tech officials consider mobilizing 900 students to aid in suppression amid shifting winds and growing danger to McDonald's Mill and nearby houses.
Miss Mattie Keen aged 32 died in the city on Monday and was buried near Bradley Arkansas. She lived at 704 Oak Street in Monroe with husband L M Keen and several children. Tarzwill Burnett aged 39 died after an appendicitis operation at a local sanitarium and burial to Bastrop, with funeral plans pending.
Joe Lerskava aged 65 died at his home 1214 Grammont Street late yesterday after a brief illness. He was a native of Italy but had lived in the United States for several years.
Secretary D F Walker announced the counter-offensive to recruit members and funds will begin this morning. Drive Chairman Richard Downes Jr will lead with a team including Albert Horuff P M Atkins G B Cooley Travis Oliver and others to target 82 prospects worth 3115 with a goal of about 18000 to 20000 dollars for a strengthened program and reserves.
About 400 people visited the Electric show in West Monroe opening day. Louisiana Power and Light company organized the event with local electrical dealers cooperation. Displays showcased home office and store appliances as refreshments were served. The show runs through Saturday night.
Arkansas urges expansion of brick and cement industries as power facilities extend. The report notes abundant clay resources and growth potential for merchantable products, with plans to develop untapped eel resources and related industries alongside new power infrastructure.
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