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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed slightly lower by 18 to 27 points after a steady to mixed session. Opening prices were steady with January to October contracts showing modest gains early, but gains faded as longs covered and selling pressures emerged. Exports for the day reached 29,339 bales.
Cotton futures in New York ended barely steady with a net decline of 25 to 48 points amid early gains and fluctuating activity. Front months showed mixed prices as hedging and selling pressured values while spot demand remained weak in the southern market.
Chicago wheat led the retreat as foreign markets failed to follow Friday's advance. Argentina and Australia harvest weather weighed on prices while new buyers hesitated and holders looked to profits. Corn and oats followed with declines as sizable corn arrivals were reported. Provisions held steady with hogs in step.
E. J. Cole as trustee sold suburban Monroe properties for 50000 to J. J. Hamiter and E. J. Deas. Transfers include Paragould plantation tract, half interests in Wilson Bry enlargement lots, Block A and other Riverside Heights and Breard additions. Another sale to Consolidated Ice Co. and a Ouachita National Bank property deed oared at parish clerk.
A 16 year old Sherman Texas youth held in Fort Worth jail boasts of half the crimes in the cathedral including Mann Act violations. He seeks reformatory education to join the navy while facing automobile theft charges. He is on five year suspended Industrial school sentence and two year parole. He says he does not want public school to avoid regressing grades. He expresses no remorse but expects to gain sense later.
Fire of undetermined origin at Armour and Company plant in Shreveport gutted the facility early today. Unofficial loss put at no less than 100000 dollars. Two firemen were injured but not seriously. Weeks earlier a blaze at the same plant caused about 50000 dollars in damage while repairs were ongoing.
Dr Roy Cross Kansas City Testing Laboratory on December 80 told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that British interests now own about 38 percent of the U S oil industry and dominate foreign oil fields. He warned synthetic gasoline could become the main motor fuel.
Cotton spot steady with fair demand in Liverpool. Prices range across grades from strictly good middling to strictly good ordinary, with sales totaling 6,000 bales and American sales at 65,00 bales. Receipts 25,00 bales, futures closed steady with December at 10.16 and January through October futures near 10.07 to 9.74.
In Chicago reports for December 30, poultry prices show firmer demand with live receipts for fowls turkeys and ducks listed at various per unit ranges. Eggs weaken with large receipts and mixed grade prices. creamery extras and standard firsts show declines compared with prior listings.
The two story residence at 705 Cypress Street West Monroe was totally destroyed after 1 30 a m fire with flames consuming contents and building. Loss estimated at 7500 with origin traced to rear possibly from an overheated stove. Firemen saved nearby homes despite wind. owner occupied property was George Ross, a railroad employee.
Rep. Aswell of Louisiana, ranking Democrat on the House agriculture committee, said President Coolidge has “taken to the tall timber” in his agricultural policy. He will oppose any farm bill shaped like the McNary Haugen export corporation, warning against a shift toward protected tariffs and communistic principles.
Evangelist Billy Sunday became speechless for a short period after a broken tooth caused trouble. He arrived Tuesday and spent six hours in a dentist chair, now recuperating at a local hotel in Elmira New York.
Plymouth Vermont December 30 Colonel John C Coolidge father of the president ill at his home reported by Dr Albert W Cram of Bridgewater passed a comfortable night The 81 year old colonel lost use of his legs several days ago due to faulty circulation after a series of heart attacks
Howard Roberson, sentenced to hang January 165 for murder, broke his three day fast this morning by eating a small breakfast. The condemned man says the fast was to restore strength after a physical collapse last week. Roberson now shares a cell with C. W. Fackler, an automobile theft suspect moved from Columbus, Ga to Monroe yesterday by Deputy Childers.
Chicago reports a price rise for golf balls as rubber costs rise. A large manufacturer will raise standard balls from 75 cents to 85 cents and the 50 cent variety from 60 cents. War prices had been higher, with standard balls at a dollar and fancy at 1.25. Pre war prices were as low as 85 cents or three for a dollar.
Locals Mr and Mrs Julius A Irving announce the arrival of a baby boy born December 30 to the family. The child will be named Ralph Edward. W Stearne a brakeman on the M P railroad who partially lost his sight was taken to Missouri Pacific hospital in Little Rock for treatment by his family.
Local classified ad urges readers to invest in opportunities advertised by News Star. The brief notes potential high returns on offers and directs interested parties to contact the newspaper for details.
In Shreveport and nearby parishes, poll tax payments surge with a midnight deadline. About 4,700 by noon in Caddo parish, counts in Lake Charles and Calcasieu show 8,804 paid, while Baton Rouge reports 8,000 paid with 300 daily, ahead of next year’s elections.
M D Rogers age 50 a saw mill operator of Chaudrant died after a fracture of the skull from a wrench strike by Robert O Neal 27 at Sibley yesterday. Rogers wife and children left with a son who married the attacker's sister and the quarrel is said to have centered on that marriage. O Neal reported to the Lincoln parish sheriff and was released on his own recognizance with charges pending. The body was prepared for burial and shipped to Chaudrant for interment today.
Mrs Helen C Owen aged 50 died at the Nenney residence at three a m after an illness She is survived by three daughters Mrs S S Caldwell Shreveport Mrs C A Nenney Monroe and Miss Nanita Owen Sacramento Calif Four brothers and four sisters and three grandchildren Also surviving are listed in laws and nieces Funeral services at the Nenney residence Thursday at 2 30 p m Rev Wallace Clift officiating Interment Riverview cemetery
Kiwanis Club at Hotel Monroe elected officers for the coming year and planned a dinner next Wednesday night. Bastrop club members and wives will be invited guests. New officers include President J. M. Breard and vice presidents J. E. Doughtie Louis Hulium. trustees and directors named. Miss Ivy Roberts entertained at today’s luncheon.
Several fires damaged Ruston properties during the holidays. A home on the western side owned by W. R. Pratt was destroyed by a Christmas fire caused by a faulty kitchen flue. Other blazes damaged homes on North Bonner Street Vienna Street and the homes of Rev. J. R. Edwards and Prof. R. J. Smith. Sheriff Pilcher was arrested for operating a still in Choudrant ward.
At a special police jury meeting this morning the board agreed to accept the new 500000 court house on favorable terms for Caldwell Bros the contractors. The building is not fully finished yet but officers want to move in soon. The sheriff's office is complete but may stay in current quarters until January 1 due to the poll tax rush. Other offices will relocate shortly.
H. J. Sullivan was arrested near Swarts and jailed in this city on charges of assaulting a black woman and firing three shots at a black man on Christmas night. George Takewell, detained earlier, is out on bond.
The Nat gas company estimates Monroe and West Monroe combined population at 26 500 with 450 new gas customers in the last year. Winter demand runs about five to eight million cubic feet daily, rising with colder weather. One field company operates over forty wells in Morehouse, Morris trustee interests.
Police search for the driver of a truck owned by Ike Goldstein and driven by Chester Nix after it struck the front of a street car at Layton avenue and Jackson Street Monday afternoon. The truck, a Texas-licensed vehicle, reportedly passed the intersection without signaling as the street car approached.
A brief notice notes that spending a few cents on clanalfied ads may lead to selling property worth thousands of dollars. The claim emphasizes low-cost advertising generating high returns for sellers.
Weather reports indicate the intense cold is fading in many regions while northern sections east of the Mississippi remain very cold. The Weather Bureau forecasts further moderation in the next 20 hours though the East Gulf states and Florida may stay chilly. Sealed bids due January 13, 1996, to Ouachita Parish Police Jury for courthouse equipment with a $250 certified check.
Fourth District Court in Ouachita Parish orders sale of a Behning Parlor Grand Piano No 47106 seized as defendant's property. The Monroe sheriff will sell at the courthouse front steps on January 2 1926 with cash terms and appraisal benefit to highest bidder.
Probate court orders sale of multiple properties in Monroe and nearby areas to satisfy debts. Items include Lot No 5 Square 48 J M Breard addition Monroe, a seven acre tract known as Hard Times Plantation near Bayou DeSiard, Lot 4 Block 2 Vick subdivision, and two Oklahoma City lots in Central Addition. Sale set for a Saturday in January 1926 at the Monroe courthouse, with cash bids and two thirds minimum on appraised values, subject to existing mortgages and vendor liens.
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