Cotton futures ease after modest rally in New Orleans market
In New Orleans on December 29, a brief drop of 13 to 15 points reversed by a mid day rally spurred by a New York textile report showing near record production pace for cotton goods. January to May futures hovered above prior close while exports for the day reached 16,400 bales and several contracts edged higher.
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Ry Associated Press
New Orleans
Guying
New York Cotton Textile Association
Pethne
Heavy railroad equipment stocks lead mixed New York market
Heavy buying of railroad equipment shares driven by reports of large locomotive and freight car orders sparked mixed price action in New York trading. Early selling pressed many issues, but U S Steel and General Motors led a late daytime rise as markets rally from opening lows.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S. Steel Common
General Motors
Lackawanna
Continental Insurance
Kelly Springfield
Savage Arms
DuPont
Brooklyn Edison
Brooklyn Union Gas
Conslidated
Collins and Aikman
Outlecompov
Mexican Petroleum
American International
Baldwin Locomotive
American Locomotive
American Car and Foundry
Micland Steel Products
Cotton market eases on holiday trading with steady close
In New York on December 29 the cotton market saw further pre holiday liquidation and declines of around 10 to 20 points early, paring to a steady midafternoon. Futures closed steady with most months hovering near 19.60 to 19.80, spot middling around 20.10 as activity faded and prices held value for the day.
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New York
Liverpool cotton market closes steady amid American demand
In Liverpool on December 20 the cotton market was quiet as American demand supported prices. Prices for American grades ranged from good middling 11.04 to middling 11.44 with several lines represented. Totals showed 7,000 bales traded and receipts at 44,000 bales, including 8,190 American. Futures closed quiet.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Cotton market mixed as holidays loom and demand softens
In New Orleans on December 29, cotton futures show early selling then a late rally driven by bullish dry goods and textile association figures. Traders noted tight spots and hedging by buyers, with surcharges from New England and the Carolinas influencing activity. Overall sentiment favors a cautious buy side ahead of holidays.
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Newland
Caroyas
Textile Association
Bers
Orleans
Butter and Egg Market Report from Chicago
Butter receipts total 5,188 tubs with creamery varieties ranging from 43 to 49 cents for Firsts and 40 to 47 cents for other grades. Eggs hold steady with 2,015 cases on hand as the market closes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Police Jury Proceedings Reflect 1927 Confederate Soldier Provisions
The record shows Monroe Louisiana ordinances specifying that a Confederate veteran or widow may engage in certain trades such as auctioneering or barbering only if the business stock exceeds $1,000 and is run to support the veteran or widow, with certain property limits and repeal of conflicting ordinances effective January 1, 1928.
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A. D
Monroe
F. Terzia
Res
Hill
Ont Sonse
Glark
Wheat and Corn Market Shifts Dominate Chicago Opening
Liverpool wheat quotations bolster early gains while spreading trades between wheat and corn cause irregular price moves. Wheat ends near initial limits with mixed results across oats and provisions, as corn and oats show declines and slight advances.
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Chicago
Wee
Liverpool
Nias
Oyeon
Cotton Seed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans on December 29, cotton seed oil closed firm with futures and spot prices shown for prime summer yellow and prime crude. Prices ranged from 8.62 to 10.61 across months, with several contracts in the 9 to 10.5 dollar band and notable increases toward mid year.
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New Orleans
New York
Hy Associated Press
Segs Bet Ee
Beetle Ag
Rotary Club Entertained With Movie Pictures
At the weekly luncheon Howard Huckaby known as the harmonica king and Wayne Blanks of Concord N A presented film reels. Blanks showed footage from a trip to the land of the midnight sun and clips of the Argonne offensive and WWI battle scenes. Attendance was good and the club sang as usual.
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Rotary Club
Howard Huckaby
Harmonica King
Wayne Blanks
Concord
Blanks
Child Falls From Swing Injures Head
Four year old Little Mary Moore daughter of J Moore of Dick Taylor Street fell from a porch swing at home this morning and sustained a scalp wound and other injuries. She required several stitches after being taken to Riverside sanitarium.
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Mary Moore
J. Moore
Dick Taylor Street
Riverside Sanitarium
First Services At West Monroe Baptist Church In New Edifice
The First Baptist church of West Monroe held its initial services in the new building basement while pews ordered for the main auditorium are delayed. Completion and dedication await full installation of furniture and seating, with the final cost estimated around $100,000.
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First Baptist Church of
West Monroe
Athens Council Slashes City Light Rate to Ten Cents
Athens Alabama December 29 The city council cut the rate to 12.9 cents per kilowatt hour with a 10 percent discount if paid by the tenth. The change makes Athens among the cheapest in the state and reflects the benefits of the municipally owned light plant which also provides free street lighting and adds thousands in city revenue.
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Athens
Ala
Ing Virht
Monroe People Summoned to Mississippi Funeral
Leon Hammond Rev Ernest Holloway and Mrs Holloway were summoned to Calling Mississippi near Jackson after the death of Rev Ro L McRaney brother. McRaney led the First Presbyterian pulpit last summer. The deceased, a Collins resident, died suddenly in a hospital near his home city. The trio left at daybreak for the Mississippi city for the funeral this afternoon.
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Leon Stammond
Ernest Holloway
Liberty Bonds Close Mixed In New York Market
Liberty bonds closed with varied results in New York trading on December 29. Liberty 31 25 at 101.26, first 4 1 4s at 103.12, third 100.20, fourth 103.30. Treasury 4s at 110.27, 41-48 at 115.24.
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Associated Press
New York
Liberty
Treasury
Landlord Renter Clash Ends in Running Battle
Strife between landlord and renter erupted into a running battle at Washington and Fourteenth streets. Mamie Bowman, described in the article as a Black woman, chased Pete Zagone, an Italian landlord, with a pop bottle. Police say the woman was detained at headquarters and jailed for acting in a dangerous and suspicious manner.
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Washington and
Fourteenth Street
Mamie Bowman
Pete Zagone
Widow of Senator Broussard Wed in New Orleans
Mrs Monette Amierste Broussard widow of the late United States Senator Robert Broussard married Frederick C Ribbeck of New Theria in St John the Baptist church New Orleans Father Gordon Grohn officiated The couple will honeymoon on the east coast before settling in New Iberia with Mrs Broussard aged 51 and Mr Ribbeck 63 both locals report shows their remarriage and future home plans
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New Orleans
Mirs
Monette Amierste Broussard
United States
Robert Broussard
Frederick C. Ribbeck
New Theria
S J. John the Rantist
Gnddfrey Grohn
Call Money Market Report Delivers Rates and Terms
New York December 29 call money firm with all loans at 5 1-2 percent and closing bids at 5 1-2 percent. Time loans steady with mixed collateral for 60 to 90 days at 4 4 1-8, 4 1-4 to 4 6 months, and prime mercantile paper at 3 8-4 4.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Poultry market steady as receipts arrive in Chicago
In Chicago on December 29 poultry prices held steady with 6 cars received. Fowls traded around 23 1/2 cents, springs 27, turkeys 25 30, roosters 18, ducks 23 and geese 23 per unit.
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Chicago
Two Boys Held After Jackson Arrests
Police arrested three boys this morning Dudley Beasley 16 Jacks on 705 Evergreen Street J T Ellzey 17 510 Winter Street Jackson and Woodrow Jones 17 812 Winter Street Jackson. They were found wanted in Jackson Mississippi and held in the city jail until return arrangements can be made. Detective L V Tarver reported a telegram from Jackson stating to hold Woodrow Jones and Beasley while Ellzey could be released.
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Jackson
Miss
Dudley Beasley
Evergreen Street
J. T. Ellzey
Winter Street
Woodrow Jones
L. V. Tarver
Beasley Boy
Mr. Jones
Ellzey
Storm warning issued for southwest gale winds today
The weather bureau released a storm advisory at 10:30 a.m. from Norfolk to Eastport. A disturbance northeast of Lake Superior moves northeastward and will bring strong south and southwest winds, likely gale force at times this afternoon and tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
Eastport
Lake Superior
Fifty Firemen Escape Death in Broadway Store Collapse
New York December 29 Fifty firefighters narrowly escaped death as the Butler Brothers department store on lower Broadway collapsed after steel pillars failed. The eight story structure sank to the cellar sending a blast through the street. manhole covers flew and windows shattered while 12 firemen holding a defensive position were driven back.
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Associated Press
New York
Butler Brothers
Lower Broadway
Mellon Denies Presidential Candidacy Claims
Secretary Mellon stated he is not a candidate for the presidency. He dismissed reports that he seeks the job and insisted he does not care to be a candidate.
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Mellon
Washington
Floodway Park Idea Prompts Louisiana Purchase Debate
Raymond Parker of Winniboro urges the federal government to buy all lands in the proposed floodway corridor from the Arkansas line to the Red River and use them as a Louisiana National Park. He asks who would pay, how lands would be compensated, and suggests revenue from park activities could offset costs.
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Noeuf River
Arkansas
Red
U.S
Raymond Parker
Winniboro
Ornecans
Louisiana National Park
Congress
Arkansas Line
Red River
Atchafalaya River
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Ile
South
Natonal Park
Bruises Found on Deceased in Mississippi Funeral Case
In Crevi near Charleston Mississippi Mrs I L Jennings and Miss Christine Burk are jailed over the death of George Roberts a 52 year old farmer. He died at a Jennings home and a bruise between the shoulder blades was noticed while the funeral attire was being prepared. Reports say a blunt object may have inflicted the bruise.
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Cha’ Eston
Dee
I. L. Jennings
Christine Burk
Charleston
George Roberts
Roberts
Jennings
Rober
Annual soil erosion cited as huge national loss
Assorted report from Nashville notes farmers lose tangible yearly soil to erosion. H H Bennett of the federal bureau of chemistry and soils warns erosion drains one tenth of total wastage and could worsen with population growth. He urges soil conservation as flood control and cites replacement value of key nutrients.
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Nashville
HH. H. Vernett
Federal Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Bennett
Gormley Attacks Atkinson Over LSU Dismissal
Baton Rouge December 29 Francis T Tad Gormley deposed LSU track coach reiterates he was dismissed by President T W Atkinson without a hearing and denies Atkinson's charge he was intoxicated at the U S A Mississippi A M game in Jackson last October He accuses the president of shifting fault for a losing football team to shield his own errors and seeks a fair opportunity to clear himself amid calls for accountability by some LSU figures.
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Baton Rouge
Francis T
Tad”) Gormley
T. W. Atkinson
Mississippi A & M
Jackson
Gormley
Atkinson
Alkinson
Louisiana
Riley Joe
Catahoula Parish
Breazeale
Wilson
El Dorado Man In Car Crash At Wood And Catalina
El Dorado man J. D. Lee shadowed by a fire department member G. T. Rosenbaum collided at Wood and Catalina at about 7 05 p m yesterday. Both cars sustained fender damage and a curious hound was injured in the first vehicle. Lee was south on Catalpa and turned west on Wood while Rosenbaum drove west on Wood.
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J. D. Lee
Filer Street
G. T. Rosenbaum
Fl Derado
Wood and
Catalina Streets
Mr. Lee
Catalpa Street
Wood Street
Mr. Rosenbaum
Alabama Line Suspends Passenger Service Between Hobbs Island and Guntersville
Huntsville Alabama December 20 Passenger service on the N and S Field line between Hobbs Island and Guntersville has been suspended after the railroad was permitted to do so following submission to the Alabama Public Service Commission.
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Huntsville
Ala
St. L
Hobbs Island
Guntersville
Alabama Public Service Commission
Wilson campaign draws big crowds in Eighth District
Riley J. Wilson toured Dry Prong Colfax Montgomery and Natchitoches with parish rallies in Leesville. At each stop crowds filled courthouses and aisles as supporters praised his long record and urged backing in the gubernatorial race.
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Alexandria
Riley J. Wilson
Washington
Dry Prone
Colfax
Montgomery
Natchitoches
Leesville
Congressman Wilson
Grant
Wilson
F. D. LeSeur
Bar of Justices
Williams
Schwab Faces Garters Pile From Golf Photo Gaffe
New York report details Charles M. Schwab's playful complaint about two dozen garters as Christmas gifts. He jokes he could wear one garter each morning to see how it looks, noting the gifts stem from published golf photos showing his socks drooping.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Obituary James Leonard McWilliams
James Leonard McWilliams aged 1 months son of Mr and Mrs R F McWilliams Brownsville died late Tuesday at home after a brief illness burial at Mt Vernon cemetery conducted yesterday afternoon
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James Leonard M'Williams
James Leonard McWilliams
R. F. McWilliams
Brownsville
Mt. Vernon
Mrs Mary Elizabet McKinzy Obituary From Deleuxore
Mrs Mary Elizabeth McKinzy 57 wife of J mt McKinzy died of pneumonia Monday at home 31% miles south of Deleuxore. Rev E L Averett of Nelhi officiated. She is survived by her husband two married sons Blanchard and Clifford McKinzy and other relatives in Indiana. The family came from Indiana fifteen years ago making many friends who held her in high esteem.
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Mary Elizabeth McKinzy
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Delui
Mary Elizabeth MccKinzy
J. Mt McKinzy
Delexore
Indiana
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