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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
12
New Orleans cotton futures ended steady to mixed with gains and losses on June 12. July and October contracts traded around the 23 dollar area while December hovered near 22.20. Early weather fears and upbeat dry goods cues shaped the session.
Cotton futures in New York closed quietly with a net decline of 5 to 10 points. Prices at the open showed steady starts with July at 2.90, October 22.53, December 22.78, January 22.29, and March 22.49, while early trades edged 1 to 8 points higher on Liverpool cables and rainless weather forecasts.
Liverpool cotton market shows steady demand with various grade quotations and a receipts side. Futures closed at 292.62 for July and 11.92 for several months, with dates and price figures reflecting a fluctuating trading session.
Poultry alive 24 241-2. broilers 30 G 4. roosters 13. turkeys 20. ducks 22 30. geese 13 24. Butter receipts 14 820 tubs unchanged. Eggs receipts 13 800 cases steady unchanged.
Wheat prices fell after a hesitant start as selling from eastern-connected houses pushed the market lower. Corn and oats followed with declines while provisions rose with higher hog values.
Stock market notes from Chicago on June 12 show hog receipts near 12 000 with strong weight slaughter hogs 11.00 to 11.40 and heavy hogs 12.20 to 12.65. Cattle receipts reach 2 000 with best weighty steers around 10.50 and vealers up to 8.50. Sheep receipts total 10 000 with fat lambs 15.50 to 15.75 and fat ewes 5.50 to 6.50.
Moses May petitions for letters of administration in the Ouachita Fourth District Court. The court requires show cause within ten days why the prayer should not be granted. Judge Percy Sandel presides. Deputy Clerk Leon H. Pooler certifies the notice dated June 12 1926. Attorneys McHenry Montgomery Lamkin and Lamkin. June 12 16 20.
A paper mill worker is killed. Dougherty is to be arraigned on first degree murder charges. The suspect, Ketchren, had recently been living as a boarder at the Dougherty home in Monroe with his wife and 10 year old son. The couple moved from Kingston Tennessee eight months ago. The victim’s body will be sent to Tennessee for burial. The slain man’s wife and son survive. Relatives in Tennessee have been notified.
President Baldwin of Missouri Pacific discusses the Gulf Coast lines acquisition enabling faster shipment to northern markets. A, J. Keith lauds Jefferson Highway and a cut off near Shreveport aims to shorten New Orleans to Kansas City travel. The El Dorado to Monroe to Vidalia trip featured dinners, receptions, and a luncheon for Baldwin’s party with local officials and business leaders.
B R Taylor a Missouri Pacific switchman became a patient at St Francis sanitarium today recovering from injuries after a fall from a coal car on June 9. An automobile driven by Leon Atwell collided with a car carrying George S Cagle on Jackson near Grammont at 6 30 yesterday. Cagle’s car was parked and both vehicles were slightly damaged.
Lou M. Stout president of the Bank of Sulphur Springs Ark died in a Joplin hospital after severe injuries from robbers in an exchange of shots following an attempted bank robbery Elmer Johnson and Jim Moser members of a posse were wounded in a return fire as authorities closed in on Beaty Ark John Burchfield one of the robbers was jailed wounded Joe Stout son of the bank president and Boyd Jewell another robber were jailed wounded earlier Burchfield had been convicted in 1920 for a prior Sulphur Springs robbery and had escaped from prison two years later
In Alexandria Louisiana J R Mitchell a 55 year old grocer will plead self defense in the shooting death of Lee Green alias Graves 34 at the Green home after he arrived with ordered groceries Mitchell surrendered to parish authorities Witnesses say Green advanced with a knife and reached for Mitchells throat prompting a single pistol shot reported by coroner s jury members only witnesses were Mrs Vernie Green and Mrs Willie Cole
New York Governor Al Smith rejects reports he will retire and write for a living. Aides note his term ends January 1, 1927 and discuss potential future roles including U S Senate bids or a private life with possible $50 000 a year writing offer. Smith characterizes retirement talk as a pipe dream.
Advertisers claim well maintained used cars are sought after and buyers ready to pay. A clear, concise description can help realize a good sale as sellers highlight condition and features in their want ads.
Advertisers emphasize a warm and inviting residence as a home not an investment. Highlight cozy features like living room glow, sunlit kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, family spaces, safe neighborhood, convenient access, and inviting curb appeal to attract serious buyers. Include contact details and price clearly.
In Shreveport Louisiana a father and son faced perjury charges tied to a federal liquor case. Willie Aulds was convicted for selling whiskey to a federal agent after alibi witnesses failed to prove his whereabouts. The trial reflected a wider bootlegging probe in the carbon fields north of Monroe.
Arguments on a motion to quash the bill charging Consumers Gas with overpulling Richie No 2 during last October were heard in district court. Judge Sander took the motion under advisement and will rule later. The defense argued that no corporation could be brought under the 1922 act. the DA contended a violation of 1924 also makes a corporation liable. The 1924 act grants criminal pull actions and excludes wells bored before it, while the 1922 act framed overproduction as a misdemeanor. Attorney General Percy Saint attended.
Railroad detective arrests lead to R. F. Bratton fined in city court after conceal ed weapon found. State fine 100 plus 60 days, city fine 100 or 100 days, trespass 10 or 10 days. Three others fined 10 or 10 days. Bettes fined 10 plus 10 days jail for license tag. Milton case moved to juvenile court for disturbing the peace.
Read confessed he had to ask someone the date as investigators tracing the couple’s movements learn Mrs. Gill made multiple calls from Texas Street pay station to Centenary Drug Store seeking Read. Store employee relays a woman was trying to locate him and he was advised to stay nearby.
Crowley Louisiana residents react to a reported confession by George W Gill regarding the killing of Centenary football player Robert Read. Gill who studied in Crowley public schools and pursued Loyola law studies moved recently with his family to Lake Charles. Attorney W J Carmouche planned a Shreveport conference with him.
Road to Camp D Arbonne in good condition sixty miles north of Ruston. Camp Fire Girls swimmers reach standard Red Cross tests with 175 percent on advanced tests. Professors Reid and Schrieber lead swimming, first aid, and life saving instruction. nurse on site.
Winnsboro defeated Lake Providence 5 to 0 in a Thursday baseball game. Callahan pitched masterfully and batted strongly, with Wiggers and Shelton driving in three runs. A notable catch by Ton Gossip highlighted a close sixth inning as Lake Providence used Barber in relief.
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