Cotton Market Rises on Improved Technicals in New Orleans
New Orleans June 1 Following an opening advance the cotton market strengthened as weather concerns return to the belt and July to December contracts moved higher. Exports for the day totaled 9,535 bales with futures closing steady and a 14 to 17 point advance. spot cotton closed 18 points up with specific price levels for Jan through Dec contracts and various middling grades.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Cotton futures close steady after mid-day rally
New York market saw an opening drop to 20.50 for October from 20.67 before a rally on trade buying and covering. Late-session prices held 10 to 12 points higher, futures finishing 12 to 15 points up while spot middling remains steady.
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New York
Cotton Market Reacts to Damage Reports and Wet Weather Hopes
Cotton reversed its course on reports of eastern rate damage and potential return of wet weather. a fair rally occurred as Wall Street liquidation continued. Southern buyers sustained activity while eastern belts faced heavy flood threats and rising river stages.
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New Orleans
Wall Street
Texas
Mississippi River
Alabama
Cotton Belt
Butter and Eggs Market Report Chicago June 7
Butter supplies rise with 18667 tubs received at creamery and extras listed at 21 2, standards 42 1 2, firsts around 40 to 40 1 2, seconds 8 to 39 1 2. Eggs rise with 22867 cases received, lists 87 1 2 to 28, ordinary firsts 26 9 27, storage packed extras 29 3 4.
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Chicago
Obituary notices for Mrs. Oscar Paskle and Mrs. Sam Donald
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Oscar Paskle in Hodge Louisiana with funeral in Hodge Cemetery and survivors including her husband and four children. Also mentioned is the death of Mrs. Sam Donald of Plainview Arkansas, with services planned at Orry Williams chapel and burial at Riverview. she leaves her husband Sam and two sons plus siblings.
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Oscar Paskle
News-Star
Sam Donald
Plainview
Ark
Iselty
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Orry-Williams Funeral
Thal
Riverview
Sam
Elmer
G. E. Herrington
A.C
G. A. Herrington
Monroe
Una Vose
Candis Ratcliffe
Wall Street Ends Mixed Amid Heavy Liquidation
Reactionary tendencies dominated as widespread selling hit rails and high priced issues. Call money dipped to 5 1 2 percent while total volume neared 3 million shares as Adams Express and several names plungedы. Coty and Freeport Texas showed strength amid dividend news and output gains.
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Stanley W. Prenosil
Associated Press
New York
Adams Express
U.S
American Express
Lambert
Manhattan
Phalt
National Tea
American Linseed
International Telephone
General Motors
Coty
Freeport Texas
Gimbel Bros
Packard Motors
Radio
Wright Aero
Wheat and grain prices slip on rain forecasts in northwest
Chicago grain markets eased as rains in the northwest, especially Canada, weighed on prices. Wheat opened down then unsettled, corn oats and provisions also weakened with mixed closing ranges, while various grain and seed prices were listed alongside futures figures.
Cotton prices in Liverpool market firm with steady futures
Associated Press reports Liverpool cotton demand rising and prices holding near steady. American cotton sales reach 5 000 bales, including 3 300 American, with futures quiet and steady at July 10.97 and other months around 10.7 to 10.83.
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Liverpool
Call Money Market Report Sees Firm Ruling Rate
New York call money eased with a high of 6 and low 1-2, closing around 5-1/2. Overall margin shows strength as Joana and related rates shift modestly.
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New York
Joana
Child Dominant Note in Chicago Divorce Hearing
In Chicago Judge Sabath hears Mrs. Anna Freeman vs William C. Freeman over alimony and a bank vice presidency. The 12 year old son William Jr testifies about family strife, while Freeman claims publicity forced his resignation from the National Bank of the Republic.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Anna Katherine Freeman
William C. Freeman
National Bank of the Republica
Sabath
Freeman
William, Jr
William
Livestock Market Report Chicago June 7 Hogs and Cattle Prices
Hogs 38,000, market slow but steady with Wednesday's average. top 10.15 for 200-250 lb. Butchers 250-350 and 200-250 lb ranges 9.45-10.15. Cattle 9,000, calves 4,000. light yearlings strong while heavy steers slow. slaughter classes 13.25-14.85 for 1300-1500 lb, 13.40-15.00 for 1100-1300 lb, 18.50-15.00 for 950-1100 lb. Sheep 15,000. market very slow. lambs 25-50c lower. yearlings down 25 or more. ewes 25 lower. feeder indications unchanged. Lambs good and choice 17.00-18.90. medium 16.75-17.00.
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Chicago
Cotton seed oil futures steady with varied June quotes
In New York and New Orleans on June 7, cotton seed oil prices held steady with several near term and forward quotes. Prime summer yellow closed at 9.65, crude 8.62 to 9.00, with futures for June 9.65 and July 9.75 among the listed values.
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New Orleans
New York
Encourages Citizens to Use Library Facilities
Louisiana Library Commission urges every citizen to use library services and support parish library development. The 14,000 volume collection logged 36,000 circulations in 20 months with 2,000 information requests. Demonstrations in Richland and Jefferson Davis parishes show strong public engagement and demand state support of 15,000 dollars annually to match Carnegie aid.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Lousiana Library Commission
Commission
Richland
Jefferson Davis
Rayville
Jefferson Davis Parish
Lousana
Carnegie Corporation
J. O. Modisette
Jennings
Essae M. Culver
Liberty Bonds Market Summary from New York
Liberty ponds closed with Liberty 1st at 41 48 and 101.12, Liberty 3rd at 41 48 and 100, Liberty dth at 41 4s and 101.26, Treasury ds at 108.4, and Liberty 31-25 at 100.10. This June 7 brief records bond prices and closing quotes.
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Liberty Bonds
New York
Liberty Ponds
Liberty
Liberty 1St
Liberty 3Rd
Liberty Dth
Treasury Ds
Bus Waiting Room at 208 South Grand
A busy waiting area at 208 South Grand sees commuters passing through as the city handles transit inquiries by telephone at 772.
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South Grand
Mill stops dumping sludge into Ouachita River
E Reese of International Paper testified the lime sludge dumping ended last Monday. A $75,000 disposal plant will be built and no further waste will enter the river, after about 75 tons daily previously, with two dead fish found since Monday. Proceedings seek restraining action against the mill.
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Associated Press
Camden
Ark
Ouachita
E. Reese
International Paper Company
Miss America 1925 Fay Lanphier to wed Chicago man
Fay Lanphier formerly Miss America of 1925 will marry Sidney Spiegel Jr. of Chicago after license issued. The wedding will be quiet with near relatives and friends. The couple plan an extended European tour aboard the Isle de France, then make Chicago their permanent home.
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Chicago
Fay Lanphier
California
Sidney Spiegel, Jr
Lanphier
New York
Isle de France
Major Payne Sighted In New Orleans Tour
June 7 report from The States states Major Frank T. Payne former Louisiana Highway Commission chair is wanted for embezzling public funds. He was said to be in transit between New Orleans and Baton Rouge after arriving at Harahan by train, with efforts to locate him continuing.
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Payne
New Orleans
Southern ‘Pacific
Harahan
New’ Orleans
Haton Rouge
Orleans
States
Frank T. Payne
Louisiana Highway Commission
Baton Range
Sunse Limited
Southern Pacific
Teft
Monroe Police Jury Elects Breard President in 1928 Session
In Monroe Louisiana May 30 1928 the Guachita Parish Police Jury met in a called session. Newly elected members took seats as officers were elected with John M Breard chosen president over H M Williams by seven to five votes.
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Monroe
Guachita Parish
Quachita
Seasion
Coca
Louisiana
Dr. Mengis
F. C. Peters
J. E. Bryan
Pollice
O. Henry
W. J. Vinson
Williams
J. M. Breard
SM. Williams
J. AL. Myatt
Parish Election Highlights and Adjournment Report
Parish officers were elected with Felice taking eight votes and Berry four for secretary. W A Taliaferro won treasurer over Morton, effective August 8 1928. Meeting rules set second Wednesday monthly. Police Jury adjourned with Mrs E Holt as secretary.
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de Bigore
Felice
AL Fold Berg
Bite
Peearee
Henry
Sandel Berry
C. B. Sorton
Farish
Myatt
W. A. Taliaferro
B. Morton
Soret
A. Taliaferro
Morton
Sander
Barry
Vocessary
Sander -Beery
Co TL Mengis
F.C. Peters
Parish
C. Peters
J. of. Brynte
F. C. Peters
Pr C. Ja. Mengis
State Tax Sale in Louisiana Parish of Ouachita
Public notice declares a delinquent tax sale of immovable property in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Authority cited from state constitution and laws. sale to occur at the west front of the parish courthouse with details to follow in official notices.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of
Quachita
State of
Louisiana
Actress Miriam Wopkins Faces Annulment Proceedings
In Chicago on June 7 Miriam Wopkins faced annulment of her Newark marriage to Austin Parker, with Chicago divorce actions against him ongoing. A separate divorce suit against Brandon Peters was heard June 1 with no decree yet. her attorney expects a decree within a day or two after transcript completion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Miriam Wopkins
Newark
N. J
Austin Parker
Brandon Peters
Poultry Market Report From Chicago in June
Associated Press reports poultry market activity in Chicago with two carloads received. Fowls described as weak but overall balance steady. Prices noted include fowls at 23 1/2 to 24, springs 40, leghorn springs 31, broilers 25 31, spring brooders 38, roosters 16 1/2.
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Chicago
Poultry Alive
Roosters
Louisiana Judges Gain Higher Pay and New Criminal Code
The house judiciary committee endorsed a criminal court of appeals with higher salaries for judges. Final changes to the proposed new criminal code were completed by the joint committee and will be sent to the legislature. Governor Long met leaders to discuss financing the Louisiana highway commission to fulfill contracts and keep state highways in good condition.
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Criminal Court of Appeals
House Judiciary Committee
Long
Louisiana Highway Commission
Tax roll snippets from Monroe township property listings
Readable fragments show property parcels with owners like Hilda Taylor A. Barnett Samuel Darrington and Fred Huenefield. Tax breakdowns include state parish and school levies, road maintenance and court house and jail costs across townships 17 to 19 north, ranges 2 east to 4 east, and sections 5 8 10 18.
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Hilda
Arter
Achool
Bouke
Wentss
Barnett
Die Bok
Swarts
Jatatanacs
Benoit
Hianaasion
Sam Acres
Rasee
Sebooe
Court House
Sit FM & M Oil & Gas Company
Huenefield
Fred—Lota
Township
Milhaven
Fille
Pee Ax
Foster
Abraham
North Range
Lareg
Tcaubena Sa
Harris
Mattie
Bryants South Highland
Robent
Epure House
Robert
Wieson Willams
Richardson
Carter
Charleston Plantation
Bates
W. C
BRADY
A. L
T. H
Burgess
Cosper & Co., Inc
Cox
Alexanders
Alexanders Addition
City Umits
West Side River Front
Quachita River
Folds
G. B
Peetee Alee Ae
Layton
AS. BE. Morris
Layton Tome Tract
South City
Monroe Township
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