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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 81 to 36 points. The session shows January at around 18.59 to 18.90, March near 18.01, and December about 18.70 to 19.00 as the market opened steady at modest levels.
Cotton futures in New York closed steady with a net decline of 28 to 84 points as trading eased after a firmer opening. January to July contracts fluctuated in early dealings with modest gains evaporating. weather reports noted progress in picking and easing demand amid ample receipts and stock levels.
Batters lower with receipts 3 789 tubs and creamery extras 451 2. Standards 44 3 2 and extra firsts 44 to 441 2. Firsts 41 2 to 421 42 and seconds 40 to 401 2. Eggs higher with receipts 3 193 cases and firsts 44 to 45. Ordinary firsts 36 to 40 and refrigerator extras 351 2 and firsts 34.
The report lists Chicago cash grain quotations for corn oats rye and lard with multiple contract months and bid offers. Prices are shown for Dec May July and other periods across corn oats rye and lard futures, reflecting a busy trading session.
Ouachita parish health unit reports results of school examinations by Dr. Paul K. Neal. Of 703 pupils at West Side school, 681 defects were found. Total defects 2101 with 15 parent consultations. two communicable diseases. Major defects include teeth 607, enlarged tonsils 358, anemia 34, goitre 8. Most defects traced to teeth.
In a Switzerland signed accord, German and French athletic federations agree to resume track and field events after 1914 disruption. The initial three nation meet with Germany France and Switzerland is set for August 15 1926 in a to be named city. A Germany versus France duel is planned for August 21 1927 in Paris.
A clipped classified line hints at a sale of property valued in the thousands with a modest asking price. The listing appears to be a brief notice of items offered for sale with a focus on low cost per item yet potential aggregate value.
Belief that Wallace Randolph escaped from the city jail Monday night with outside help gains credibility after an inmate overheard talk of a fire escape entry and sawed iron bars. A waiting car, driven by another man, reportedly sped Randolph away. Authorities continue searching with no trace found. Randolph faced a state burglary charge.
Ruston Louisiana reports five new members join the 1926 board of directors at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. The candidates are J. Keeny, M. M. McLeod, W. Tawisa, 0. Hodge, and T. H. Mills. Secretary selection for Ellison remains undecided as he heads to Camden January 1.
Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby and his wife have agreed to an amicable separation. Mrs Colby sailed for Paris to join their daughter Katherine, and she will not seek a divorce in France. Mutual friends confirmed the news of the separation.
Velma Dawson, an African American, admitted stealing 31 chickens and was found with 16 in possession when arrested by Officers Parker and Platt. Judge Charles Schulze sentenced him to 60 days in jail. Dawson, an ex convict, had prior penalties for cow theft in Lincoln Parish. He was a rival to Lawyer Green, another local Black poultry thief now jailed.
Reverend I E Adams spoke at the Hotel Monroe noon luncheon urging residents to sell Monroe to themselves before selling to others. He praised Florida’s example in promotion and proposed adding a broadcasting station and a Chamber of Commerce advocate to public events to showcase Monroe’s advantages. The meeting included club singing and a positive, constructive hour.
Sheriff’s tax office calls voters to pay poll taxes now to avoid errors during rush. Registrar Lillian Collins warns registration for 1926 starts January 2, and without paid poll tax receipts 1924 and 1925 voters cannot cast ballots in the fall congressional election or West Monroe mayor and commissioner elections next spring. Female recipients of poll tax receipts dropped from last year.
Local attorney George Wesley Smith fell ill in New Orleans while seeking clemency for his client Howard Roberson. He was rushed from his hotel to Presbyterian hospital. the exact condition remained unknown. The case had been set for a 9 a.m. Monday pardons board hearing.
Mens and Ladies umbrellas and parasols offered for rainy days by Smijcin Bros. The brief showcase notes availability and prices for a general catalog item line.
Commissioner of Conservation V. K. Irion and Major Frank T. Payne will travel to Monroe tomorrow to discuss Bayou DeSiard development plans. The meeting will cover financing methods to create a fishery and floating resort, with local officials and Izaak Walton League leadership in attendance.
Excited occupants of a railroad push car saw two African American workers ejected as the Missouri Pacific Southerner train passed the car near Kelly Louisiana. Cammon Meyers of Bastrop and John Franklin of Little Rock sustained injuries, Meyers lacerated arm and Franklin a head cut. Both men were hospitalized at St. Francis Sanitarium.
The Methodist Protestant church annual meeting elected officers for the coming year. Elected stewards include Mrs. Oscar Durden D McKenzie Mrs. George H Clarke and Mrs Ada Strozier. Church trustees named Y A Roberts J A Joiner O Durbin class leaders chosen Mrs Naomi McKenzie and Mrs Geo Clarke. The group voted to extend funds raised earlier for parsonage repairs and Rev Adams and his family will move into the parsonage soon from Magnolia Ark.
The Modern Woodmen lodge held a special initiation at city hall with members from many cities present. Fifteen new members joined, a fine supper was served, and the gathering was well received. The next meeting is planned for December 22 with more members to be admitted as the lodge continues to grow.
In the matter of the Succession of F A Edgar Deceased in Fourth District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana an order directs sale at the Monroe Court House front steps between legal hours on Saturday January 9 1926 to pay debts. Property includes two parcels plus three additional lots with several liens and mortgages noted. Terms require cash at not less than two thirds of appraised value with some parcels sold free of liens or subject to mortgages. Dates listed Dec 9 16 23 30 Jan 6.
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