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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
5
New Orleans cotton futures ended steady with net advances of 1 to 5 points as markets opened quiet ahead of government estimates. January and March contracts showed fluctuations around the mid twenty cent range while activity remained limited to southern mills.
New York cotton futures closed steady as the market stayed quiet through the morning. Prices hovered near yesterday's close with December at 22.80 and March at 23.27, while Liverpool reports a dull spot market and traders awaited a government crop report. The New York exchange pegs crop prospects at about 13,247,000 bales.
Liverpool reports a quiet cotton market with prices steady for all grades. Sales reach 2,000 bales with 1,200 from America, receipts 24,300 bales all American, and futures closing barely steady with December at 12.68 and October at 18.47.
Poultry prices listed for live stock in Chicago on December 6 include fowls 15 to 21 cents, springs 22, roosters 14 1 2, turkeys 21, geese 16, ducks 16. Wheat prices rose with better export demand amid some selling pressure, while corn and oats advanced alongside winter weather. Early gains diversified by month, with oats fluctuating but turning higher later, and provisions market showing strong demand.
James A White Jr of Alexandria was unanimously elected captain of the Louisiana College football team for 1925. He will be a junior next fall. Letters were awarded to eighteen players including Captain Cook Storey Colvin Hudson Baird Rockheld Miles Lee Sibley Johnson T Brown White Simmons Cayer Couvillion Whitehouse Atkins and Hatfield.
Isa dore Lucchesi a young Des Moines banker and bank vice president faced charges of embezzling funds from the United States Bank. Police say he admitted gambling losses spurred the misappropriation and that he started to gamble after taking the bank post. He was arrested late yesterday and claimed he did not intend to steal. In New York reports Giants first basemen George Kelly and Bill Terry attract NL interest.
A Ruston Council Boy Scouts meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed council matters and elected a new Court of Honor member to replace Rev. N B Joyner. The Fourth District Council meet in Bastrop on December 6th draws Ruston attendees, with an Open House at the Methodist church to greet Rev. Kleinschmidt and Rev. Alonso Early, plus budget pledges. The Ruston B P C FE will hold its annual memorial service Sunday at 8 p.m. Other notes include legal moves, social visits, and Legion Auxiliary planning a Christmas box for disabled soldiers at Alexandria.
Simulated coat effects in street frocks headline the new season showing striped flannel fabrics and a fasten at side design. The design features a collar reverses and flaring sleeves with possible wristband, offered in 45 cent price range and sizes from 14 to 46 inches bust for youths.
New York December 6 Tom Gibbons of St Paul is favored in his 15 round light heavy bout with Kid Norfolk at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night as the Christmas fund feature. A victory could set up a rematch with Dempsey but the gate is expected to be lower than usual. Dempsey may instead accept $106000 for a May 5 engagement. Rickard says outdoor Dempsey Gibbons demand is insufficient.
A small group of mission followers will meet Sunday at 7:85 PM at Market Square near DeStard and Catalpa streets. Mrs Schumaker will lead, marking her first local meeting since her husband D A Schumaker was killed last August. A good turnout is hoped.
The V. S. & P. will place in service tomorrow on trains 1 and 2 all steel diners costing $55000 each with silverware and china bespoke for the line. The Vicksburg route aims to outpace rivals in progressiveness and better service. Cars run between Shreveport and Jackson.
A Rayville item claimed Misa Eliza Vaughan wed Joe Van Hook in Ruston at the bride’s sister’s home. The report was a joke carried too far. the News-Star corrects the record and regrets the error.
Dr. E D Solomon of Shreveport secretary of the Louisiana Baptist missionary board will preach at both morning and evening services at First Baptist Church tomorrow. The cantata Savior and King will be performed on December 21 with two weekly rehearsals leading up to the program. next rehearsal is tomorrow at 3 p m at the church.
Mrs. Pearl V. Hatch sues the Kansas Military Academy Oswego Kansas and Clyde Terry for 5000 dollars claiming her 16 year old Wendell was permitted to play in a 1922 football game against her wishes despite her directives that he not engage in violent exercises due to frailty.
Due to Col Alex Young Jr funeral services set for 8 p m tomorrow the cantata rehearsal scheduled for Sunday afternoon is canceled. It will resume Tuesday night at the usual time and place.
Two bandits R. H. McGoy and Archie Wilcox who robbed the Bountiful State Bank yesterday at Bountiful and escaped with 1600 dollars shot A Roy Heath a local businessman and are in jail awaiting first degree murder charges. McGoy reportedly confessed and then cut his throat and wrists with tin.
Constable J N Rogers orders sale of defendant J F Goodin Sr and J B Goodin Jr property. On December 20 1924 at West Monroe town hall front steps cash sale with appraisal to highest bidder. Seized under writ of fi fa by Fifth Ward Magistrate Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana.
The Monroe Police Chief Colonel Young was killed when a live electric wire wrapped around his car and left him on the ground. Fire and city officials removed the wire, with the city mourning a respected leader and Mayor Bernstein promising a careful search for a permanent successor.
Monroe residents will have a last chance to ride in exhibition airplanes as aviators move on to Shreveport tomorrow afternoon. Timmy Donohue, Jimmy Barwick, and Rolly Inman perform 12:30 to 1:00 PM at the DeSiard road field three miles east. Prices range from 3.50 to 7.50 for varying flight time and stunt intensity.
Miss Josephine McNally of the Monroe Welfare Association asks the public to donate clothing for men women and children with emphasis on adult garments. Call the association at Ave Vack to arrange pickup or drop off items as demand continues to rise.
St Francis Auxiliary will hold a sale of fancy work on Monday December 8 at Base Amman Drug Co. Prices reasonable.
Hattiesburg High Tigers defeated Louisville High 20 to 14 to claim Mississippi interscholastic football glory before a potential all time south Mississippi crowd. Biscuit Wilson of Louisville ran 70 yards for a late TD and two others scored. Hubby Walker and Reckless Batten led Hattburg’s offense as the crowd boarded a special train.
A brief play description shows H Walker advancing after a downs and a pass, moving toward the opposite counter in a paused moment of action.
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