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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
4
Wheat opened modestly higher in Chicago led by futures gains but soon slid back as corn and oats fell. Early activity showed mixed data with wheat holding near day highs before retreating, while hogs and provisions trended lower on the week.
Cotton futures in New Orleans traded with gains of 47 to 50 points as weather and crop reports mixed with bullish weekly data. October and December rose during the session before pulling back slightly, with rain in the east cited as a factor and Western dryness supporting prices.
New York cotton futures closed barely steady with gains of 38 to 46 points led by July 23.40 to 23.92 while October drifted to about 23.57 amid firmer cables and rising selling pressure. Early trades showed a softer open with prices near unchanged to firm, then a bulge as demand appeared and offerings increased, tempering gains.
Chicago market reports higher poultry and egg prices. Eggs advance to 13 648 tubs with price changes noted. Fowls run 20 to 24 cents, broilers 18 to 25, springs 31, roosters 14, turkeys 20, ducks 18, geese 13 to 15.
Spot cotton limited demand with steady prices across grades in Liverpool. American categories ranged from strictly good middling at 14.85 to good ordinary 11.75, with 44 090 bales traded and 6 000 bales receipts including 2 900 American. Futures closed barely steady with July 12.91 and December around 12.59.
Chicago stock market report lists hogs and cattle prices with ranges across various grades. Hog price spreads show bulk desirable, heavy, medium, and light classes. cattle include top heavy steers and fed steers. sheep prices reflect native lambs and culls.
Ruston Chamber of Commerce reports progress toward attracting new industry including a cotton mill modeled after Monticello Arkansas. A July 14 inspection trip by leaders will decide feasibility and spur Ruston investment if viable. Also reports the death of Confederate veteran John R. Heard and family news from local residents.
A former employee sues Southern Carbon Co. for damages claiming injuries from work accidents at the plant. The suit, filed yesterday, details alleged negligence and injury while employed, including a damaged iron shaft and pinched equipment.
Gulfport Miss July 8 no bids were opened for the concrete bridge project across Biloxi Back Bay as contractors ignored the notice. Board officials reported that representatives attended the meeting but did not participate.
Treasury and other parish reports were approved at the morning meeting. Sheriff revenues produced a 10 371 51 surplus, clerk’s receipts totaled 24 176 76 with expenses 23 549 79, and tax assessor Joe Hanna noted a 1 834 310 valuation increase to 48 045 900.
James J. Storrow has been elected president of the Boy Scouts of America. The selection marks a leadership shift for the national organization as it continues its programs and community outreach nationwide.
James W. Storrow, long on the national executive board, is named national president of the Boy Scouts of America. A Boston figure, he has led the Boston Chamber of Commerce and school board, funded a boys club and summer camp, and chairs Nash Motor Co. He ascends as the second president, succeeding Col. Livingstone.
Development moves along the Missouri Pacific extension from Delhi to Epps in Richland parish. A new Coca Cola bottling plant and Hannah Motor Company facility rise on town outskirts as Delta Hardwood Lumber reopens mills four miles south of Rayville. The expanded sawmill now operates with 30,000 feet daily capacity and about one hundred workers.
Word from Monroe reports the death in Columbia at 1 am today of Rev. R. F. Isbell aged 90 after a brief illness. He was likely the state’s oldest superannuated Methodist preacher and influenced church affairs across many towns. Funeral this afternoon at the Columbia Methodist church with burial in the local cemetery. Survived by granddaughter Mrs Earl Sarris of Monroe.
A special session of the Louisiana Orphanage Board was held at First Valley church. The board discussed an offer to purchase the old property at Lake Charles, deciding no action yet and asking the committee to seek sale steps. A future meeting is planned to finalize the transfer of title.
In city court this morning six traffic cases led to three convictions and three dismissals. Fines included J A Foster $109 state charge plus $100 city option or 100 days, Sam Flintroy $15 and costs for speeding, Easter Alford $25 or 25 days on two charges, Mrs C W Hodges $7.50 or 7 1/2 days, Mamo Coleman two fines of 150 each or 300 days for carrying concealed weapon, and trespass fines of $10 or 10 days for Jessie McQueen Richmond Nelson John M Collins. Several defendants were discharged or nolle pressed, including Will Johnson for failing to stop at a railroad crossing.
French communique reports ten thousand Abd el Krim Rif tribesmen advancing along the Ouergha river. forces hostile to France move toward Fez with evident intent to strike south.
Western creditors pledged 700000 toward a 2509000 reorganization fund for the Dean Ona tiia company and Chicago banks holding 29660060 of the firm collateral extended for another day the time allowed for completion of the plan.
Gylocals H Ulrich said the Ford coupe was taken from under a shed at Monroe Steam Laundry during the night of July 6. Car license 118044 and motor number 8669968 were recorded. Also noted are marriage licenses issued in West Monroe and Monroe, and funeral arrangements for Miss Quinnie Stell with body to be sent to Emerson, Arkansas.
Grain prices listed for July 8 show Wheat No 2 hard 150 to 158, No 2 red 149 to 155, Corn No 2 yellow 108 to 1091 2, No 2 mixed 1011 2 to 1031 2, Oats No 2 white 491 2 to 501 2, Barley 79 to 81.
City planning talk by junior board and Chamber of Commerce featured a specialist A G Seifried from Chicago outlining civic benefits of maintenance. Discussion covered tourist parks with mixed views. Kiwanis urged north park improvements while critics cited AAA President Smith's view that such parks may be liabilities. City Commissioner Will Atkinson to survey other cities for guidance.
A fashion note praises smart tiny menswear with a blouse and long trousers. The design features a front slashed blouse, underfaced and collared, optional two piece yoke, and uses piqué linen serge or flannel. Medium size needs 354 yards 36 inch material and 314 yards braid. price 30 cents.
Kiwanian J E Doughtie reported at noon at Hotel Monroe on the recent national convention in Minneapolis. About 8 000 attendees enjoyed an instructive time. M A Jones of the state Y M C A movement spoke from Baton Rouge. two Monroe organizations were represented. Entertainment featured James Battitta and the Smith sisters with violin piano and vocal pieces. Clyde R Brown delivered a paper on the Origin and Development of the Civil Law of Louisiana to be published in the News-Star tomorrow.
Rev Wallace Clift has been asked to Winnsboro to conduct evangelistic services at the Presbyterian church there. In his absence the local pulpit will be occupied on Sunday by a supply. There is to be no prayer meeting tonight.
While driving cattle yesterday afternoon Charles Concelli 27 of Washington and Fourteenth streets was pinned under his horse when it fell. He suffered a mashed foot and was taken to St Francis sanatorium where he later returned home.
The Bourse committee votes to close the Berlin Exchange in protest at Reichstag revaluation rules differentiating old and new holders of paper marks and state loans. Other German exchanges also close as bankers fear adverse effects on securities abroad.
Advertisement notes a storefront display near the post office selling boys' wear from Smith Bros with a price 8-2.
Scout Executive J. J. Keith and Eagle Scouts Prentice Gray Robert DuBose Avlon Ware and Jack Caspari left at 3 a m to visit Biloxi Gulfport and other Mississippi cities to promote scouting. They will address civic clubs and carry a banner declaring Monroe the heart of the world s greaves gas fields. Local Chamber of Commerce approved a $39 contribution to the trip at yesterday s meeting.
Jackson Mississippi July 8 Little Gayne Montgomery age 4 of this city died in a local hospital today from injuries received last night when struck by an automobile driven by H Sturm a local cabinet manufacturer The child's skull was badly fractured and other severe injuries were sustained She is said to have stepped in front of the passing car Sturm has posted bond for his appearance in court.
Ten boys sentenced by the New Orleans juvenile court were brought to the Louisiana Training Institute yesterday by H. J. Ruffier Deputy Sheriff Ward and Sidney Boisborn. Officers said conditions at the state reform school were good and the system run by Superintendent Gill was excellent.
D Clyde Turk was arrested at Clarion Iowa ending a nationwide hunt for a man wanted in Baton Rouge for issuing a $1650.25 check to pay for a car while posing as a Memphis lumber firm representative. Sheriff Stephens will escort Turk back to Louisiana to face charges.
Jackson Tennessee July 8 by AP the Madison county grand jury investigating the Peoples Savings Bank failure returns indictments against Judge J W Ross of the federal district court for western Tennessee former bank cashier Thomas B Carroll and John Carroll and W L Cawthon as suspects in the case.
Mrs. Douglas Smart of Leesville survived a poison attempt on July 7 after she warned her children and a doctor was summoned. Antidotes reversed the poisoning but she endured convulsions.
London July 8 England in deep reflection as recent court revealed scandals and three plays attacking immorality in high society prompt debate. Figures such as Ramsay McDonald Canon Donaldson and Arnold Bennett weigh in while defenders and critics clash over the state of English society and hypocrisy.
The Illinois Central head C H Markham and 24 executives arrive Friday at 2 15 pm from Laurel to inspect Gulf and Shipsland railroad property. A business delegation tours the city then visits Kamper Park for a Hattiesburg Monroe Cotton States League game. Dinner at Hotel Hattiesburg follows at 7 pm before the group departs Gulfport at 9 pm.
Chicago July 8 Armour Grain company, the largest unit in the cooperative Grain Marketing venture, moved to re enter trading on the Chicago board of trade using its old name.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce Board endorses the National Guard and Organized Reserves program. Aimed at citizens of Monroe and West Monroe, the resolution asks employers to grant fifteen days vacation for training camps and to pay full wages and allowances during such leaves. It directs copies to state and national military authorities and the Monroe News-Star.
Two black women from a farm on the Ouachita River were robbed in broad daylight near Columbia Louisiana. Two young white men confronted them with pistols and demanded surrender of a small purse containing sixty cents. One woman hid cash in a handkerchief, foiling the thieves. Officers sought the suspects, with townspeople providing descriptions and possible sightings, but no arrests announced.
E A Rulian of the fisheries division of the state conservation department used a brand new Lincoln loaned by Milner Motor Co for an inspection trip to Bayou DeSiard. J W Pope, president of the Izaak Walton league, and others accompanied the trip.
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