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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
6
Cotton futures closed with strong gains as December to July positions climbed 127 to 139 points amid heavy export movement. New Orleans quotes showed gains across months with December at 34.55 and March near 34.63 while spot cotton held firm.
New York cotton futures posted a steadier close as December through July contracts traded near firm levels. Spot middling cotton held at 35.50 with market reports citing improved export demand from Galveston and firmer Liverpool cables, while bid levels fluctuated through the morning session.
Liverpool reports moderate cotton sales with steady prices. American middling group prices range from 18.66 to 20.46 with receipts at 100. Futures show marginal steadiness: December 19.24, January 26, March 19.51, May 19.21.
Chicago markets report mixed changes with butter for creamery extras at 53 1/2 to 52 per pound and standards around 49 1/2, firsts 45 to 47 1/2, while receipts reach 3 894 cases. Poultry prices fall with fowls 14 to 18 1/2, springs 16 1/2, roosters 12 1/2, geese 16, and turkeys 23.
Potatoes in Chicago on December 17 show a steady market with 85 car shipments. U S total shipments reach 572 with Wisconsin round whites in No 1100 to 115, Minnesota round whites No 190 to 100 and Minnesota russets 135.
Chicago livestock numbers and price ranges for 70 000 logs include hogs 180 to 300 pounds 6.90 to 7.25 etc. Cattle 27 000 fat cows 3.50 to 6.00 vealers 8.50. Kansas City reports cattle 23 090 calves 4 000 short feds 7.50 to 8.75 beef cows 3.50 to 5.00 etc with hogs 1 700 bulk 6.55 to 6.95 and sheep with lambs 11.75 to 12.00 and wethers 7.25.
Mrs. Jim Humble of Columbia suffered contusions and a scalp injury after a car driven by Miss Mildred Hanks of West Monroe struck her near the Jackson and DeSiard intersection shortly after noon. Humble received treatment at Dr. J. Q. Graves' office. injuries deemed not serious. Onlookers say Hanks skidded ten to twelve feet trying to avoid the collision.
German bank notes, many in millions, were driven off Paris streets by police after a wartime law restricting foreign currencies without license was revived. Officials argued the depreciation of the mark undercut confidence in currencies. A separate item notes a beekeeper in Ontario harvested one ton of honey from 31 hives this year.
Mixed local classifieds include for sale geese and pecans with contact numbers, rental offers for rooms and apartments, job seeker notices, and a $1000 reward for missing person Parnell Godbold. Also listed are lost glasses, land posts, and motor-related notices with addresses in Natchez and West Monroe.
Active selling of railroad shares halted the market rise in the industrial section. Northwestern and Chicago and Northwestern lagged, with preferred stock dropping six points to a 1923 low and the big four down four, while American rose 2 3 4 to 10 1 4 on speculative hopes for an extra dividend Friday. Call money opened at 4 3 4 percent.
In Sliven Bulgaria a Turkish peasant sold two chickens that yielded gold nuggets to Ivan Manoloff for 400 leva. He quit his wool trade and searches Turkish villages to locate the mine or source of the nuggets, while locals shift focus from spinning to prospecting.
The University of Idaho, two time winner of the Pacific Coast intercollegiate championship, faces a tough season as several top players are missing from the lineup reducing hopes for a repeat title.
Community appeal urges donations for aid to children at Christmas. The note laments slow giving and lists several contributors with small amounts, totaling a modest sum, as readers are urged to awaken charitable spirit for the kiddies.
Crane Wilbur leads a full house at Saenger's theatre in The Monster a mystery play full of dramatic effects. The production uses captivating stage presence delivering suspense across three scenes with a climactic revenge plot centered on Wilbur.
Officials stated continued discussion on treaty compliance without changes in regulations. The note emphasized adherence to the treaty terms while evaluating any future regulatory adjustments.
Paris reports that members of the reparations commission discuss Germany obtaining a foreign loan to purchase wheat and fats. Debate centers on whether France will release its prior claim to ensure repayment. Officials would not confirm Berlin’s claim that Germany has already filed for a loan authorization.
The pace article notes days remain to complete the gunboat overhaul. The consulate rejects claims of a sea sortie against revolutionary units. Anthea Blanco, commander of the gulf fleet division, now directs repairs aboard the Bravo after her arrival.
New Orleans December 17 decisions by justices Overton and St Paul affirm judgments. Mike Murdock versus Hellen Potter recognizes the plaintiff as a saint heir of Elza Williams and grants him a half interest in all property. James J. Madsen versus Board of Levee Commissioners Orleans Levee District amends the award to five thousand two hundred forty seven dollars and sixty four cents.
Reports from Athens on December 17 indicate belief in a looming dynastic crisis in Greece. The possible departure of King George is viewed as one plausible development in the unsettled political situation.
A note from the Russian foreign office seeking US recognition of the Soviet government reached the White House and was referred to the State Department for action.
Washington experts from the bureau of entomology report annual damage to forests and forest products totals about 145 million dollars. They credit control methods from the bureau and Department of Agriculture officials for preventing much of the loss.
Experts say the current four round bouts on the Pacific Coast fail to produce boxing stars as in the old days when 20 round bouts were common in that region.
W. W. Henderson promoted from assistant manager to manager of Bastrop Lhlp and Paper Company, succeeding E. L. Cullen who resigned. Also notes Northeastern Louisiana Negro celebration planned January 1 at Lake Providence with addresses and substantial food and clothing donations. Funeral services for Thomas Sherman Easterling held at O A Easterling residence with Rev. Frank Tripp officiating. Richie No. 2 gas well completed in Ouachita parish by Sid Simmons Drilling Company, yielding 8,316,000 cubic feet daily at 2,217 feet depth.
The Bastrop State Bank plans a one story brick building at Bastrop. The board will open sealed proposals for construction on December 21. The bank is among the area’s prospering financial houses after a strong last year.
The Louisiana Highway Commission will receive sealed proposals tomorrow for more than twelve miles of highway in Richland parish. Delhi Oak Grove nine mile project and Delhi Winnsboro thirty two point six two mile project may be awarded. bids to be considered together though separate contracts and bonds required for each section.
The Missouri Pacific railway company delivered a free carload of goods for the Louisiana Baptist orphanage at Lake Charles. The car, sent from Monroe, was in charge of Supt Daddy Flowers. There were many important contributions, including a…
Milwaukee news reports E Ray Tompkins accused of wife murder is found insane by a five alienist lunacy commission. The body of Ora Belle Tompkins was found December 8 and Tompkins confessed to strangling her and destroying her head in a furnace.
A Swedish copper mining company, which recently marked its 700th anniversary, is regarded as the world's oldest established industrial concern. Founded in the first half of the 1200s, it has long played a key role in Sweden's economy.
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