05 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
1
Futures closed steady with a slight decline of four to six points. Prices for January through December traded with mixed bids and asks, reflecting a cautious session as the market opened steady later in the day.
New York cotton futures ended steady with a slight net decline of 6 to 12 points. Prices for nearby and deferred contracts show modest shifts, with openings and closes in the high 17s to low 18s range across the July to December series.
Wheat futures in Chicago advance as traders weigh Liverpool market gains and Kansas crop prospects. Prices climb 1 8 to 7 8 higher amid initial firmness in corn and oats, with provisions easing later. A Santa Fe railroad official cites an official forecast of 125 million bushels minimum and potential larger yields.
Chicago market report shows butter receipts 21 040 tubs with creamery Philadelphia style 39 3 4 to 40 standards 3 extra firsts 38 89, firsts 36 27, seconds 38 36. Eggs lower with receipts 17 A9N, first 281 2 29, ordinary 27 2 1 2. Storage packed extras 30 1 2 30 4 4.
Aimee Semple McPherson, reported missing at Ocean Park, is claimed found in Toronto by a private detective agency. Telegram from Edmonton cites arrival via Calgary, with cars D-Cal-25-121 and L-Cal-24-85, staying at Corona Hotel and identified by three operators. Vehicle registrations link to Blanche Potter of Los Angeles and James H. Gould of the city.
The 1926 gathering outlines a Monday arrival for state funeral directors, a Tuesday program with elections and addresses, and social events at the Virginia Hotel. Officers include Jas M Fallo New Orleans as president and committees led by Chas T Bruce and A. F. McGee Eunice.
Amos Haynes and his nephew Percy Durio, both from west Bronx Bridge, drowned when the automobile they rode in plunged into a ditch near New Iberia Louisiana. A coroner's inquest at New Iberia returned an accidental drowning verdict. Funeral services for the two men will be held at Brenx Bridge tomorrow. Durio leaves a widow and a small son.
Washington dispatch reports the weather bureau foresees warmer conditions across the United States by early next week, bringing relief from recent cool temperatures that had left many in overcoats.
Mrs Gould recounts that Mrs Phillips believed to have accompanied Mrs Potter on the Canada journey. Mrs Phillips was treated by Mrs McPherson and was one of her devotees.
The $25,000 reward offered for the return of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, presumed drowned May 18 at Ocean Park, will be withdrawn at midnight. Minnie Kennedy, her mother, said the reward was to silence rumors about her daughter’s disappearance. Police lack new clues in the reported kidnapping case.
S W Grier of Tucson Arizona and J E Freeman visited the LaSalle oil field near Urania Tullos. Arizola Oil Co. has six producing wells on the Tannehill lease averaging better than peers in the Tulloe Urania field with limited water and a pumping setup ready to go. Beekman Freeman leases on 32 acres host five pumpers delivering about 30 barrels per day. Hardiner Oil New Urania remains strong with gushers and King No 7 well flowing near 1 000 barrels daily with potential to reach 10 000 barrels with wider opening. Keane Wolf completing Urania 4 19 0 2K.
Jane Johnson, 60, of Delhi, was killed instantly yesterday when a special Illinois Central train hit her as she attempted to gather guinea hens near the tracks. She lived with her son Jim Johnson and was reportedly hard of hearing. the train halted immediately and officials provided aid.
Emily Josephine Smith eldest daughter of Gov and Mrs Smith married Major John Adams Warner commandant of the New York state troopers at the Jesuit Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Cardinal Mooney officiated before about fifteen hundred guests from state society and civil and military ranks.
The Fifth District Medical Society will meet in Monroe at St Francis Sanitorium. Dr. R R Leavell calls the meeting to order with an invocation by Marion Monk. Speakers include Dr W S Rutledge Ruston on puerperal infection and Dr George A Ramsey Palmerville on typhoid fever. Other topics cover renal conditions in childhood Dr Mo Sherman Monroe Violet Ray Therapy Dr Daniel Mo Marie Monroe. Lunch served by St Francis Sanatorium management at 12 30 p.m.
Mrs A Volk hosted a bridge party for Miss Edythe Burrow with guests including Misses Bettye Volk Miriam Selerman and Helen Leckman. Prizes featured jade vases and a green pottery vase for the honoree, followed by a plate luncheon attended by numerous friends and relatives.
Lawmakers consider raising severance taxes on natural resources including oil gas salt timber turpentine and sulfur with a proposed three cent per thousand cubic feet levy on natural gas and ten cent per ton on sale of certain resources. Proponents cite under taxed gas while opponents warn of harming carbon black and oil industries.
Crusader, carrying Glen Riddle Farm colors, captured the $10,000 suburban handicap at Belmont Park. American Flag finished second. Both horses are progeny of Man O War.
Miss Doris LeBlanc of St. Gabriel Louisiana today became state women's singles tennis champion after defeating Mrs G B Prothero of Shreveport in the final round at the Prin. Shreveport June 5 report by AP notes the victory over Prothero to claim the title.
Baton Rouge records show four Senate issues likely to clash next week on carbon black sterilization the Fisher bill for compulsory sterilization and a new defense refer endum with House action expected on evolution co education and possibly Chef and Rigolets. Archbishops Shaw opposition to sterilization grows in the House while supporters push for final Senate passage.
The Shields bill would ban natural gas use for carbon black manufacture within twenty miles of any town, threatening the Swartz area in Monroe gas field. Observers doubt passage, noting a prior Wyoming law struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional.
Louisiana lawmakers faced a packed week as unfavorable reports on the luxury tax and the Dart bill stalled progress. Minority reports were filed in error on the luxury tax, likely to be corrected, while the Dart bill is viewed as dead beyond engrossment. Tick eradication fights and a stamp tax proposal by Rep. M. K. Smith add to the session’s high stakes as education funding looms.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WEAF WIP WGBS WGN WJZ and others with detailed time slots from 4:60 P.M. through 7:30 P.M. and beyond. The roster names programs including orchestras ensembles children’s hours and public affairs, with city and station identifiers scattered throughout.
A fragmented OCR line lists multiple given names and surnames in a jumbled sequence. The legible items include Pic M 50n, Ver Ana Ada Mar Kat Mai Mae, Stov Ethe nie Gen, Lutz Gill, Troy Tarr, suggesting a catalog of people without clear context or event.
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