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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
11
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steady with a net advance of 2 to 9 points. May and other front contracts posted slight gains while deferred months showed varied moves amid brisk cash market activity.
Testimony details a Ford tour car near the church after Epstein’s murder. Witnesses recount Roberson and Hays at Epstein’s store, gunfire, and a missing butcher knife. Stone testifies he rode with Roberson and Hays, describing the pursuit, drinking, and the fatal scene.
Cotton futures opened barely steady and traded firm with May at 24.15, July 24.54, October 24.23, December 24.82 and January 24.10. Prices closed near a narrow range, reflecting a steady market as speculators eyed near term demand.
Witnesses describe the store interior the morning after Epstein’s death. Questions probe alibis and possible motives as Roberson and Hays are tied to the case and various statements are disputed.
Mr and Mrs C D Ayres arrive in Monroe from Long Beach and San Francisco for a two year United States trip by auto. They plan to visit Kalama zoo Mich Boston New York Washington and traverse the South and Midwest including Chicago and Vicksburg. Ayres has worked for major newspapers and served as secretary to a western congressman. Mrs Ayres was the first publicity agent for the women's division of the national Republican committee in Washington under Harding.
English officer T. H. Hewlett and Mrs. Hewlett of Manchester England travel from Monroe to Houston Texas visiting as guests of C. A. Barbour United Oil and Natural Gas Products Corp. Hewlett is fourth vice president of the firm and plans a two month U S and Canada tour before sailing from New York to Liverpool.
M H Honeycutt, charged with a statutory offense, received a preliminary hearing and was released on bond of 1 000. Moody, a neighbor, exchanged shots with Honeycutt after his wife alleged an attack. Moody was wounded and Honeycutt faced charges of shooting with intent to kill and criminal assault. Moody is held on a 500 bond.
At the state meet in Baton Rouge on April 24 Ouachita Parish entrants led track with Coates high jump P. Smith 440 yard dash and Stubbs 220 yard dash. In tennis doubles Patterson defeated Monroe City and Shreveport H S entrants beat Amite. Girls basketball finals include Harris leading Zachary early. finalists include Seabry Harris Bolton Marion.
Urania high shows strength as it leads in basketball while Warren Easton, Shreveport, Kentwood and Glenmore win baseball preliminaries. Coushatta Oak Ridge and Gueydan advance in prelims, Monroe wins girls volleyball, and track preliminaries leave six entries per event today.
La Salle Parish plans for a cooperative bull association were outlined with visits to farmers. Farm agent L Q O Sumrall reports strong farmer interest and confidence that the parish will form an outstanding agricultural cooperative.
Arcadia and nearby towns report a strong year in Bienville parish with high attendance, a mild winter, and no contagious diseases. The Parish School Board approved a new high school at Friendship and will furnish two buildings Saline and Friendship with equipment. Graduates from Arcadia Gibsland Bienville Bryceland Jamestown Hope Saline and Ringgold high schools are listed with many pursuing colleges next year.
Delegates from the People's Homestead & Savings Association traveled to Alexandria for the convention with I T Davis W L Stevens Frank Masling A J Renaud and D A Davis among attendees Directors and J W McWilliams and Mrs Leon Hendricks from Monroe Building & Loan also attended. Efforts are underway to hold the 1926 Louisiana Homestead convention in Monroe with local clubs sending urgent wires to secure the event.
Leon Potts aged 42 died at his home on 2702 Lee Avenue yesterday. The funeral was held today with burial in Columbia. He is survived by a wife and several small children.
Paul Byergeon aged 77 died yesterday at his home near Bosco. The funeral was held in the afternoon with burial in Amity cemetery. He is survived by a wife and several children.
B Frank Gewin aged 47 died shortly after midnight after an operation. He was a native of the state and long time Ward 8 farmer. Survived by wife and children Ivy Clarence Fred Aubrey Bertha Ezeil Exeil. Funeral held today with burial in Beulah cemetery.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved permitting stopovers for local shipments to unload freight in Monroe while billed to Bastrop, Rayville, and Ruston. Sec. H. J. Fernandez said the move will aid local jobbers and noted favorable stance on transit rates between Monroe and New Orleans. The commission also addressed barge operations and transit rates, deeming equitable rates possible though not set.
Donald F Walker of the Jackson Mississippi Chamber of Commerce reported a wire from the U S Chamber of Commerce stating the Interstate Commerce Commission granted the Jackson Mississippi Traffic Bureau permission to proceed with leasing to the Alabama and Vicksburg and U S and P railroads. Opposition cites loss of independent control if merger with Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads proceeds, as Jackson would have two railroads under unified control joining Illinois Central and Alabama and Vicksburg lines.
Discussion on new one line rate system for Missouri Pacific and Gulf Coast lines promises southern shipments a boost to northern points and could indirectly aid Monroe, officials say.
Classified ads in News-Star promise sizable returns for advertisers seeking broad reach. The notice emphasizes value and accessibility for local businesses looking to promote products and services.
Ruston chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy plans a May dinner for Confederate veterans with about 75 expected. Commander S P Colvin calls for a reunion at 10 o'clock followed by a program at the High School Auditorium and then dinner.
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