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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
17
The cotton market eased in a short session in New Orleans as liquidation and weak spot demand pressured prices. January dipped to 19.72 with most active positions down 11 to 18 points. the week ended with a 7 to 9 point rally but a net 2 to 5 point decline. Spot cotton stayed quiet at 18.07 to 19.97 with receipts at 3,167 and stock at 322,594.
The cotton market declined under realized losses and southern selling with late-day lows. Prices fluctuated as buying and favorable reviews offered brief recoveries, but closed near day lows. spot mid genuine quiet and futures ending modestly lower across months.
Liquidity in cotton eased but remained active with buys in Liverpool and American markets. Traders cited robust demand for manufactured goods and expectation that government estimates will be lower. USDA notes heavy weevil damage and 14.78 percent of ginned cotton untenderable, supporting cautious optimism for a market rebound once technicals improve.
Poultry alive steady with receipts of 4 cars. Fowls listed with 20 241-2, springs 251-2 261-2, roust re 20, turkeys 25, ducks 17 21, geese 21. Market figures reflect Chicago December activity.
Liverpool market report shows values for various grades with middling and good ordinary ranges. Sales reach 8,000 bales including 2,000 American. receipts total 2,000 American, with futures steady at several future contract levels.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Raysel of 117 Claiborne Street West Monroe died yesterday. Funeral services were held this morning at 11 o'clock with burial in the Catholic Cemetery in Monroe.
New York stocks cooled in a brief market session as margin pressures and cautious outlooks restrained trading. Declines in Canadian Marconi curb stock and several big names followed by renewed support in rails and selective pools left total volume around 2.4 million shares.
Chicago grain prices showed firmer tone with wheat opening unchanged to 4e higher and advancing, corn and oats gaining after an initial dip. Provisions moved downward as buyers responded to reduced December delivery pressure.
In New Orleans on December 1, cotton seed oil closed dull with several contract prices listed. Prime summer yellow at 9.05, prime crude 8.25 to 8.50, and futures for January through December range from 9.17 to 9.60 with December at 9.11.
Livestocks in Chicago on December 1 show 7000 hogs with a largely firm to higher trend. Medium to choice hogs at 250-300 lbs bring 8.70 to 8.95, 200-250 lbs at 8.70 to 9.00. Cattle total 509 with few steers and yearlings up 1.50, most grades 1.75 to 2.00 higher. stockers and feeders up 0.25 to 0.50. Bulls steady. dealers 1.50 to 2.00 higher. Sheep 2000 steady with good to choice at 14.00 to 14.25.
Fire at 202 Georgia street caused about 1250 in damage to house and furniture. Owner W W McMullen, Missouri Pacific employee, lives with family Mrs Miller. Insurance fully covers loss with 209 on the house and 1000 on furniture. Cause undetermined, fire started between kitchen table and wall. Mrs Miller left for Meridian after learning of her father’s illness. Firemen used 850 feet of hose line to extinguish.
Jefferson county grand jury resumes Monday to examine the slaying of Montress Freeman Birmingham Southern student by O H Westbrook Howard college junior. Westbrook was bound over on charges reduced to second degree manslaughter and held on a $1000 bond after testifying he fired the fatal shot following weeks of intense school rivalry.
Dr. W. E. Lawson, x ray specialist at the Clinic building, was shocked yesterday at 3 p.m. by strong electric currents while adjusting the x ray apparatus. His fingers bore slight burns and he rests in bed as a precaution though he feels better. The cause of the shock is not known and his condition is not serious.
Willie Sanders, a Black man from West Monroe, was arrested by Chief J. M. Hammond for a mattress fire at 517 Jackson Street. Fire inspector McStravick says Sanders set the mattress ablaze in anger then poured water, unintentionally reigniting a blaze that endangered a Black woman named Gertie in the rear dwelling. No other damage reported.
President elect Hoover and his party were moved from the U S S Maryland to the cruiser Cleveland this morning. The Cleveland then began an eight hour run to Guayaquil Ecuador as Hoover's first South American stop on his goodwill tour.
The Louisiana State High School Athletic Association announces dates for 1929 events. District boys basketball tournament is February 23, district rallies April 12–13, state rallies April 26–27, and the state boys basketball tournament April 26–27 at Baton Rouge.
Belgrade reports during Zagreb anniversary festivities for the Serbs Croats and Slovenes violence broke out. One person died and a police officer was seriously injured as clashes erupted.
The Christmas seal sale proceeds under Mrs J C Sadler as chair. Headquarters are at the old Ensel building corner DeSiard and Grand streets. A ship window display and posters draw attention to funds raised by the seals and sales continue through Christmas Day with urged early purchases.
Macon Georgia banks returned to normal today after four institutions withstood runs as deposits surged yesterday. Armed escorts delivered federal reserve funds, lines shortened as Macon National Bank opened and president Jesse R B Hart displayed cash to reassure customers. The city’s banking system regained stability within hours.
Three bombs were thrown into the Greek club opposite Melbourne hospital injuring fifteen foreigners. Four victims were hospitalized. The three attackers fled the scene and authorities suspect a link to the ongoing dock strike.
Panama December reports Congress has passed a law requiring all males planning to marry in Panama to undergo a medical examination before their marriage.
Cloudy with mild temperatures Monday followed by rain and a drop in temperatures Monday night in the east Gulf and Tuesday in the south Atlantic. Generally fair rest of the week with rising temperatures. Southern Plains and West Gulf mostly cloudy and unsettled with rains early and late. a cold spell likely Tuesday and again at week’s end.
Bell's Auto Fender Fixing Factory at 410 Walnut Street advertises go-getter all-brass Ford Radiators for 9s 6d each. The shop also offers to trade a go-getter radiator for your old unit plus 8 dollars 40 cents in boot.
Norwegian tanker Madrone rescued Charles M. Sellick Clarence Suder and William Simpson, all of West Palm Beach, after their test flight plane ditched thirty miles off Jupiter Light due to engine trouble. The crew drifted twelve hours with no food or water before signals were seen. The plane was dismantled and sent back to Florida. the aviators will travel home by rail.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested J. W. Newsom at the Maassen dance hall near Phillips bridge after a search found a revolver. A charge of carrying a concealed weapon was lodged.
Butter unchanged with receipts 12 724 tabs and eggs higher as receipts show 3 565 cases. Extra firsts 48 49, firsts 40 47, ordinary firsts 30 38, refrigerator extra 31, refrigerator firsts 30.
In a tense clash Stanford led 6 0 after a late first period drive. Hoffman connected on key plays including a five yard plunge to the one and a later score by the Cardinal while Army stalled at its own nine yard line at period end.
Stanford edges Army 13 to 0 as Hoffman stars with two touchdowns and strong line play. Cagle and Timberlake spark multiple drives and key stops keep Army scoreless as the second half unfolds with sustained Cardinal offense.
Murre returned the kickoff 40 yards for Stanford to his 47. Cagle's pass was intercepted, and Army moved into Stanford territory. Simkins and Lewis connected on a long gain as Stanford's defense shifted, with several plays resulting in limited yardage and turnovers.
In the fourth period Hoffman and Sims push Stanford forward with multiple carries and a TD by Simms. Army miscues include a fumbled pass by Hutchinson and a long 64 yard TD by Fentrup after a center mass error. Stanford leads 26 0 after Hoffmans placement kick.
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