Cotton Market Steady After Early Gains In Quiet Session
New Orleans December 22 The cotton market remained extremely quiet with small price shifts due to few transactions. After an early gain from Liverpool signals the market eased on pre holiday liquidation, then steadied with some short covering and trade buying amid mills news and strong futures near the close. Exports totaled 5,590 bales while spot closed 8 points higher and receipts reached 5,806.
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Liverpool
New York Cotton Market Steady After Day of Small Gains
The New York cotton market opened with slight gains on near month shorts and favorable trade reports, then slipped with pre holiday selling. Futures closed 2 to 6 points higher or lower, spot middling at 19.50, with mixed daily adjustments across months and unchanged opening quotes for January through December.
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New York
Cotton prices hold steady in Liverpool market
Liverpool reports moderate cotton trade with prices steady. American grades stay firm with sales totaling 5,000 bales, including 2,800 American. Futures close quiet and steady with December at 10.32 and January at 19.28, among others.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Cotton Letters Signal Shifting Demand in New Orleans Trade
New Orleans reports smaller cotton trading and subdued price swings with some liquidation. Trade buying provided support as two sided activity limited bulges. Dry goods news improves with Manchester inquiries and November sales up 10 percent from last year and 9 percent over October. Bullish sentiment grows and spinners expected to buy ahead of holidays.
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New Orleans
Tattersall of Manchester
Federal Reserve Boards
Dry Goods Commission
Boston
New England
Carolinas
Call Money Firms Around Associa New York Trade
Call money firmer in New York with all loans at 4 1 2 percent and closing bids at 4 1 2 percent. Time loans steady with mixed collateral for 60 to 90 days at 4 1 8 and 4 6 months at 4 1 4.
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New York
Butter and Eggs Prices Drop as Receipts Rise in Chicago
Butter prices ease with 6,172 tubs received and creamery extras around 49 figures. Eggs decline with 2,466 cases on hand and firsts near 42. Subdued market tone noted as weekly numbers released by AP from Chicago on December 22.
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Chicago
Stocks Jump as Insurers Lead Market Wave
A broad advance kept the New York stock market rising with heavy buying for both speculative and investment accounts. Insurance shares posted sensational gains for their best year, while steels, coppers, and certain major names like Paramount Famous Players and International Harvester hit new highs. Total volume reached 2,600,000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago Grain Prices Fall On Government Acreage Report
Wheat prices bias lower after a government acreage and condition report, with Argentina grain shipments rising. Corn and oats stay firm with mild gains, while provisions slip. closing values show wheat down, corn and oats mixed, with fats lagging.
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Liberty bonds close with varied yields in New York
Liberty bonds closed with mixed results on December 22 in New York. Notable quotes include Liberty 31-28 at 101.28, first 41-48 at 103.10, third 100.23, fourth 104, treasury 4s at 110.28, and 41-48 at 115.22.
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Liberty
Treasury
Cotton Seed Oil Prices Reported in New Orleans
Cotton seed oil markets in New Orleans closed quiet and steady with prices for prime summer yellow at 9.55, prime crude at 8.75, and futures for January to December ranging from 9.55 to 10.50.
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New Orleans
New York
Poultry Market Report From Chicago Thanksgiving Week
Poultry arrivals in Chicago noted on December 22 with 5 cars received. Fowls priced around 17 221-2 cents per pound, springs 24, turkeys 30 35, roosters 18, ducks 18 23, geese 19 24. Prices and items reflect the Anated Press market sheet.
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Chicago
Bids Sought for Westwego Street Paving on State Route 2
Louisiana highway commission will open paying bids on Tuesday January 3 for paving in Westwego Jefferson parish as part of State Route No 2. The project covers 1.575 miles from the town east limits along the public road to Sala avenue and along Sala avenue to the Mississippi river levee intersection.
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Louisiana Highway Commission
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Jefferson Parish
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Obituary for Louis G. Robinson of Bastrop La
Louie G. Robinson died suddenly at age 61 from heart failure at his Bastrop home on Monday night. Funeral services were held at his Harrington avenue residence with Rev. Smith of the First Methodist Church and Masonic rites at Ogbourne cemetery, three miles north of Bastrop. He leaves a wife, four children Virginia Irma Lowe Jr John Harvey and Maude, and three sisters Mrs. Kennedy Mrs. D H Beil and Mrs. Mary Wilson of Bastrop.
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Kennedy
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Mary Wilson
Reverend Holloway Inspires Rotarians With Christmas Talk
Reverend Ernest Holloway of the First Presbyterian Church gave an uplifting Christmas talk to Rotarians at Hotel Virginia. Edgar Roy Whitaker joined the club as a member under the loans classification. Mrs. S. K. Jones from El Dorado presented an entertaining number that drew applause. Albert Horuff read Governor Hugh White's letter urging members to attend the rotary events in New Orleans in early January.
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Hotel Virginia Today
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S. K. Jones
el Dorado
J. T. Thompson
Albert Horuff
Hugh White
New Orleans
International Rotary
Rose Diamond Is Returned to Chantilly Ownership
The famous rose diamond is back in its Chantilly case after a year missing. Paris police traced the thief to a hotel guest via a chambermaid who found the jewel after biting an apple.
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American Can Assets Large Financially Strong
The American Can company formed from 65 manufacturers operates plants in 45 cities in the United States Canada and Hawaii. It leads in food and chemical container production with assets over 40 million and more than 100 million in cash. Plant and real estate value rises to 110 million. book value per common share exceeds 10. There was a 25 par value with a 50 percent stock dividend. earnings improved toward 1926 levels after a year of lower prices. Construction spending nears 10 million last year with more under way.
No Good Holiday Liquor Slogan By Orleans Bootleggers
New Orleans reports Prohibition Administrator O D Jackson warns holiday bootleg liquor risks alcoholic poisoning. Tests by L J Hoyt find most illicit spirits use low grade alcohol with poisonous substances. Officials plan intensified enforcement and Coast Guard support for smuggling crackdown along the Gulf coast.
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Court backs college authority to expel for unpledged behavior
Missouri Supreme Court in banc holds college presidents may oust students who refuse to pledge better behavior even without a misconduct finding. The ruling, in a case by a model student seeking damages after expulsion from a teachers college dormitory following an Independence Day celebration, affirms campus jurisdiction over pranks and jubilees.
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Peckinpaugh Named Indians Manager In Coming Campaign
New York Associated Press reports Roger Peckinpaugh former Washington shortstop was chosen to manage the Cleveland Indians this season. The National League also named managers Bill McKechnie Cardinals Jack Slattery Braves and Burt Shotton Phillies, keeping the score 8 to 1 in favor of the National.
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Red Noses Sweep American Colony in Lindbergh Sun
Mexico City dispatch reports a sunburned epidemic among the American colony as residents, including Ambassador Morrow, suffer blistered faces from looking up at Lindbergh in the hot sunshine.
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Whiskey exports to U S rise sharply, figures cited
Testimony in a tax suit shows whiskey exports to the United States totaled 16 148 701 in 1927 versus 6 770 000 in 1925. A second note states Christmas carols began in the eleventh century during miracle play sequences.
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Toronto
United States
Whole California Town Moved 27 Miles by Rail
The town of Pandosa in California was relocated 27 miles along railroad cars. Houses, the school, post office, and homes were moved with minimal disruption as residents continued daily routines aboard the moving town.
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Shreveport Budget Tops Million Dollars
Shreveport's 1928 budget totals 1 176 780 35 with 875 000 from direct taxes and the rest from other revenues. The general budget rises 246 780 95 over 1927. A two mill tax for permanent improvements expires this year, but taxes will be collected on properties in South Highlands and Cedar Grove after annexation.
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International News Service
Shreveport
South Highlands
Cedar Grove
Furniture Factory Assured for McGehee Arkansas
A furniture factory to employ about 50 people has been assured for McGehee in Desha county Arkansas. A veneering plant is being considered and several sites have been offered for the location. The annual payroll is estimated to exceed $75 000.
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City Court Suspended Due to Judge Illness
The daily sessions of city court have been discontinued for several days because city judge Charles Schulze is ill. Upon his return, many cases will await his judicial action.
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Car of F A Tubb Stolen From Fifth Street
The Ford touring car belonging to F A Tubb of Calhoun was reported stolen from Fifth street last Saturday night. The theft was reported to police headquarters this morning by Lee Rogers Chevrolet company.
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Updegraff in Serious Condition After Baton Rouge Incident
Dr J B Vaughn of Monroe was summoned to Baton Rouge in advisory capacity on the case. Updegraff is conscious but in serious condition. He directed engineering on Louisiana Power and Light super power plant at Sterlington and later supervised the compressor station for Interstate Natural Gas at Fowler. He is regarded as a top authority. he has three sons in Oxford College England and with an engineering firm in Pittsburgh. Monroe business circles are saddened by the accident and hope for a quick recovery despite pessimistic reports.
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Lindberghs Prepare Quiet Christmas in Mexico City
Col Charles Lindbergh awaits word of Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh as she nears Mexico City. He plans to fly to meet the Detroit bound plane and join a private Christmas Eve dinner at the U.S. embassy with the ambassador's family. No official events are planned for Christmas Day.
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Lindbergh to Attend Reception in Mexico City
Mrs. Morrow plans a reception for Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh giving American colony members a first chance to meet the airman. The flier is said to finalize his Mexico stay with departure at 9 a m Tuesday and arrival in Guatemala City by 6 p m the same day.
Kidnapping Suspect in Parker Case Roams Seattle
Seattle police mobilize 600 officers chasing a youth resembling Marian Parker’s kidnapper after a man used a $20 ransom bill to buy gloves and underwear at a downtown haberdashery. The alert follows threats to Dr. Mantz and a tip about his contact with the Los Angeles fugitive.
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Marian Parker Lef
Marian Parker
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Identified $20 Bill Located in Seattle
A hot trail believed to be that of William leads investigators to a Seattle location where a $20 bill was found on December 22. Local authorities reported the discovery as a potential clue in the ongoing search linked to the suspect.
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Marion Parker death ruling clears criminal attack
Los Angeles officials announced that Marion Parker died from noncriminal causes. Coroner Frank Nance said no operation of criminal character occurred, every portion of the body was recovered, and tissues from the abdominal cavity were sent to the county chemist for analysis.
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Marion Parker
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