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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
14
New Orleans December cotton prices rose with January at 19.35 and May at 19.69 as weather concerns and strong spot demand support futures. Exports reached 104 747 bases, with spot cotton closing 13 points higher and daily sales at 3 265 while receipts totaled 1 349 and stock stood at 480 267.
New York reports a steadier cotton market with light offerings and some trade buying. Midafternoon prices rose about 6 to 10 points, futures up 4 to 13 points, with January through December futures listed and opening quotes noted.
In New Orleans on December 1, cotton seed oil closed steady with prime summer yellow at 9.55 and prime crude at 8.62 1-2. Futures listed for January 9.80 February 9.85 March 10.05 April 10.15 May 10.34 June 10.25 July 10.52 September 10.65 and December 9.70.
Liverpool reports quiet cotton trading with prices for American grades steady. Sales total 6,000 bales including 4,400 American. receipts 17,000 with 3,000 American. Futures closed quiet with December at 10.37 and later months ranging to 10.88.
New Orleans reports light cotton trading with a generally firm tone as prices rose over prior finals. Weather slows movement with rain in the east and freezing temps in the northwest. bullish weekend forecasts and government crop estimates influence shorts and support market prices.
Call money in New York closed firmer with a high 41 2 and a low 4, waters ruling at 41 2. Time loans were fixed with collateral 60 to 90 days at 41 and 41 4, while prime mercantile rates stood at 3 8 4.
Stocks end with scattered gains and losses as railroad shares show strength amid higher call money and $25 million loans. Ford price list triggers selling in General Motors, while Nash and Hupp rise. International Nickel Postum and Westinghouse move up. Wabash and Soo cars gain on growth hopes. Sterling and kroner hit yearly highs.
Chicago grain markets opened higher as December deliveries showed lighter demand than expected in Chicago and Liverpool. Weather turmoil in Argentina and reduced shipments spurred early gains across wheat corn and oats with provisions also edging up by close, leaving prices unsettled but firmer overall.
Aubrey Haas addressed the Rotary Club on the topic Classification with instructive Rotary reflections. Mrs. R L George sang several solos with Leon Hammonds on piano. The December 8 meeting features a White Elephant Sale auction led by Abe Arent and a cash buying emphasis. Charley Reid steps in as chairman for the 100 per cent meeting on December 14 with Gov Hugh White delivering a recommended message.
Jerry Noorman jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct fined $12.50. Richard Hargave charged with trespassing fined $16 or 10 days in jail.
Riverside sanitarium announced that N. A. Pace of Bastrop was admitted at 1 30 p m suffering a broken leg this morning while deer hunting. He was riding a horse that became frightened and threw him, the injury resulting.
The Federal Radio Commission decided to eliminate possibly three hundred of the present 694 broadcasting stations in the United States during the coming year.
Funeral services for Wellman John Feld a well known local barber who died Tuesday night were held from the Catholic church this morning at 10 oclock Father Vandegaer officiated pall bearers were C C Lewis W W Benson E N Johnson W B Hedgpeth T L Cox and L B Morris Burial was in the city cemetery
Liberty bonds closed with values across series led by Liberty 31 28 at 102.6 and first 41 48 at 103.13, plus third 100.25 and fourth 103.31. Treasury 4s quoted at 110.14 and 41-43 at 115.14.
Butter prices higher in Chicago with receipts of 4 934 tubs and creamery extras at 49 3 4, standards 46, extra firsts 46 at, second 87 39. Eggs unchanged with receipts of 4 859 cases.
Poultry alive steady in Chicago with receipts of 10 cars. Fowls sold at 16 to 22 cents, springs 18 to 24 cents, turkeys 25 cents, roosters 17 cents, ducks 22 cents, geese 20 to 21 cents.
Secretary W. R. Hirsch with Robert T. Carr and Ed Seaman announce at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions convention in Chicago that the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport for 1928 will run from October 25 to November 4. This means the fair will begin two days earlier than the current year.
Testimony by John T. Rogers describes George Remus's violent reaction to news of his wife Imogene and Dodre on a fourth-floor party. He leaped from his chair, shrieked, and raved for 10 to 15 minutes before calming, with subsequent nervous prostration. A handwritten contract for disposal of Remus whiskey barrels was read to jurors.
In district court Joe Richards, a Black man, was found guilty of manslaughter for the September 24 death of Mary Dolphin. The jury, list of names, and proceedings followed as attorneys rested and perjury charges loomed for witness Ethel Butler. The docket later included Wingfield for forgery and Rogers for arson, with three firemen injured in the blaze.
Ouachita parish sheriff's office reports only twelve hundred poll taxes paid. Today begins the last month to pay, a key requirement for voting eligibility. those who fail to pay are barred from the polls. An airplane project in Germany aims to carry eight crew and sixty passengers, surpassing 120 feet in length with a 150 foot wingspan.
Decatur Indiana reports four killed when an eastbound Erie meat train struck a sedan at Mercer crossing. Victims include Alfred Stuttler 36 Hazel Lamonson 24 Mrs Kenneth Hoblet 23 and Robert Strickler 33 all of Willshire Ohio. Frost on windows may have hid the oncoming train.
Washington December 1 Independent Republican senators decided to present a program at the party caucus to challenge regulars for senate posts. They aimed to determine whether to seek president pro tempore, secretary, and sergeants at arms, with possible floor action if blocked. Notable attendees included La Follette, Nye, Frarvier, Blaine, Brookhart, Shipstead, with Borah and Norris absent.
Vienna forms an Anti Kiss League after a campaign by local papers and hygiene workers to reduce kisses. They claim two lips exchange 80,000 microbes and link kissing to many dangerous diseases in the city famed for its beauty and nightlife.
Ground was broken earlier this year for the new First Baptist church of West Monroe. When completed at about $100,000 it will be one of Louisiana’s handsomest church edifices. Rev. M. E. Weaver guided construction and financing, with a formal dedication expected soon featuring speakers from afar.
Beverly Heights and Broadmore near Texarkana voted to merge as a single town named Beverly Heights and to adopt a commission form of government. The new municipality has about 700 residents.
A Shreveport boy testifies in a voluntary affidavit about brutal beatings of inmates at a juvenile facility. He describes punishments for minor offenses such as laughing in quarters and holding doors, including a reported can of tobacco theft leading to severe abuse.
W J Gill and the school board decline further statements regarding charges in Shreveport. Gill dismisses attorney Heard's letter as trivial and says no comments will be made now. Elmendorff suit initially targeted the institute and board and Gill. that suit’s action faced an exception of no cause of action, and the case against Gill remains pending.
George H. Elmendorf and wife sue on behalf of their minor son John Lewis alleging illegal confinement at an institution from Dec 14 1926 for 35 days without court order. Affidavits on file claim punishment and cruelty including use of a cat o nine tails. Mr Heard cites a state scandal and claims Governor ignored appeals.
The conservation office reports three completions in its territory last week including two small gas producers and one abandoned dry hole. Ouachita parish saw Industrial McGee No 1 at 8-18-4e reach 2189 feet with 4 760 640 cubic feet of gas and 970 rock pressure. Union parish added Interstate Natural Gas Steele No 1 at 2 167 feet producing 5 220 000 cubic feet. Marion No 1 in West Carroll parish by Phillips Petroleum was abandoned at 3033 feet. No new locations were announced.
Testimony centered on alleged affair between Mrs. Lilliendahl and Dr Beach as key motive. Witnesses described a past tryst witnessed by Hebert Lloyd and threats to keep quiet. Widow and lover sat unmoved, while other witnesses faltered and two were later withdrawn from the stand.
Final account by Jennie Hinderhan Tierney administratrix of the Thomas M. Tierney estate in Ouachita Parish Louisiana seeks approval and homologation. Creditors and interested parties have ten days to show cause why the account should not be approved, with judges Sandel and Shell presiding on November 30, 1927. Newton & Newton attorney Leon Pooser deputy clerk.
A dense listing of medical professionals including Dr L Poole Portis surgeon dentist Dr Graves Young physicians and surgeons Dr Fisher Dr French Dr Gregory Dr Mitchell veterinarian and several specialists in eye ear nose throat obstetrics gynecology and genito urinary diseases. Offices are shown with street addresses and bank building locations around Ouachita area.
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