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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed with a net advance of 3 to 13 points as Liverpool cables and early gains pushed October and December contracts higher. Prices rose briefly to near the day’s highs before profit taking trimmed some gains. No weekend rain was reported in the western belt.
New York cotton prices opened firm and climbed to new highs for the season as light rains avoided in Texas boosted demand. Futures closed with modest gains from the prior session, October near 25.47 and December around 25.62 amid bullish Texas crop news and improving cables.
Liverpool reports cotton spot prices steady with American grades strong. Demand solid. sales reach 5,000 bales, including 4,000 American. receipts nil. Futures closed barely steady with July 13.78 and later months around 13.3 to 18.36.
Chicago July 27 butter futures and spot prices show higher trade with 16 461 tubs traded. Creamery exports and standard grades quoted at 48 1-2 to 42 1-2 cents, firsts 40 1-2 to 41, seconds 37 to 39 1-2. Receipts 16 969 cases, firsts 31 to 32, ordinary firsts 30.
Stock receipts in Chicago include hogs 49 000 with preferred weights 160 to 225 pounds at 1410 to 1425. Butchers 240 to 300 pounds 1375 to 1890. Pigs 13825 to 1375. Cattle 18 000 with best weighty steers 1465 and yearlings 1460. Sheep 9 000 with Western 1450 and natives 1450 to 1475. feeders 1525.
River stage updates show Mississippi at Memphis 8.4 with a fall of 1.2 and Vicksburg remaining at 13.6 unchanged while New Orleans rises 0.3 to 1.8. Shreveport drops 0.1 to 5.7 and Alexandria falls 0.2 to 2.4. Ouachita Camden records 3-9 with a 0.8 drop. Monroe slips to 14.1 with 0.1 fall. Ohio at Cairo rises 0.9 to 15.6.
Shreveport plans a citywide memorial service concurrent with the funeral of William Jennings Bryan. Dr. A. Preston Gray, president of the local ministerial alliance, announced the event today.
Roy Gibbs four year old son of Mr and Mrs G W Gibbs of Oak Ridge died at a local sanitarium after suffering severe burns to his feet and hands when he fell into a pit of hot coal ashes at the family home. He was brought to the city and admitted Friday night, but death followed about twenty four hours later.
National guard infantry units will run a two week encampment at Beauregard starting August 16. The schedule includes camp setup lectures close order drill athletics bayonet instruction extended order drill scouting and patrolling inspections and demonstrations of attack by war strength platoons and companies. Governor’s Day activities and a final full field inspection close the camp before units return home on August 30.
A brief moral urging that persistent discouragement harms oneself and others. It cautions against excessive self preoccupation and overindulgence in introspection, urging balanced and constructive thoughts instead.
The piece notes changing etiquette and smoking trends, describing cigarettes crafted for women adorned with rose leaves and real pansy petals. It highlights a salon talk tone and a curious social shift in gestures and taboos.
Billie Reitzell died at a local sanitarium at 8 a m after a day and a half illness from lockjaw. The injury began with a splinter in his foot while playing leading to the infection. The parents reside on Rochelle Avenue and the funeral time had not been set by press time.
Ex governor James M. Cox reflecting on William Jennings Bryan says Bryan will be remembered as a great American, though history will note errors such as missing the 1900 presidency and leaving the Wilson cabinet. Cox praises Bryan’s devotion to his invalid wife and his strong personal qualities.
After a raid on her house at Eighth Street and Layton Avenue by the sheriff's department and a patrolman, Lena Madden Bailey was jailed for possessing liquor for sale. A half-gallon of whiskey was seized. Also, J N Jones was arrested at Midway Dance Hall near Sicard for drunken and disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
A united drive will be staged the week of August 29 to acquaint northern states with the confederate memorial at Stone Mountain near Atlanta Georgia. The drive is under the Stone Mountain committee of the Second Federal Reserve District with Bernard M Baruch as honorary chairman. Governor Smith will sponsor the week and the New York Cotton Exchange along with major banks will serve as sales agencies for the commemorative coin.
A Ford touring car owned by Charles Kitterlin of Harrisonburg was stolen on North Third street yesterday with license 118108. Police seek two 14 year old Alexandria boys Conrad Roberts and Robert Duke last seen leaving home for Monroe by bus.
An African American man identified by an El Dorado Arkansas officer as a burglary suspect was transferred to El Dorado yesterday by city marshal H P Sturdevant. Lizzie May Brodnax, a Black woman, was arrested for being an accessory and attempting to bribe to free the man.
The News-Star acknowledges receipt of exceptionally fine Elberta peaches from a four-year-old tree owned by Mr. and Mrs. RR Hasel at 307 North Fourth Street. The fruit is praised for its size color and flavor and is greatly appreciated by the recipients.
Public notice recounts William Jennings Bryan’s death in Dayton after heart trouble amid plans to publish a ten minute Scopes trial speech and a nationwide campaign for fundamentalism. His wife and attendants described a peaceful passing and Bryan’s wish to complete his life story.
During the Scopes trial Bryan sparred with Clarence Darrow on questions of religion and belief. After Bryan's death tributes came from Darrow and Dayton figures. Police had reported earlier threats against Bryan, with most coming from northern cities.
The article notes William Jennings Bryan will be laid to rest in Arlington with his family making preparations. Messages to Ben G. Davis and Walter Thompson show the extent of daily plans, while plans for an undelivered address are finalized in Chattanooga.
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