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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1927

Page

8

Cotton futures slip as rains hit drought zone in Texas

Market reports from New Orleans note rains in west Texas reduce cotton by 5 to 3.25 dollars per bale while stop loss orders recover. Prices fell to 61 to 66 points under prior close before steadying at noon. Exports for the day reached 15,942 bales with futures barely steady, spot cotton down 55 points. Receipts 308, stock 372,518.

Associated Press New Orleans West Texas New York

New York Cotton Market Falls On Texas Rain Reports

Texas rains triggered heavy selling in the cotton market with futures dropping 48 to 57 points. October futures closed at 16.63 as the overall market ended barely steady with lower closes and a quiet spot market.

New York Texas Associated Press

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trade Snapshot

Cotton market in Liverpool on June 13 shows spot prices steady with American rates at 19.20 for strict good middling and 9.45 for strictly middling. Sales reach 6,000 bales with 3,600 American. futures close easy with July 9.78, October 9.95, December 8.99, January 9.02, March 9.07.

Associated Press Liverpool New York

Wheat and Corn Fluctuate on Rain, Liverpool Prices

Chicago grain markets opened with initial strength from rain in Kansas and firm Liverpool quotations but rapid profit taking pulled wheat back. Corn rose briefly but failed to hold gains as prices drifted. oats were irregular and provisions rose. corn closed strong with mixed wheat, oats, rye, and hog futures showing small net advances.

Chicago Kansas Liverpool

Royal Liverpool Club hosts first British amateur title in 1456 course

The Royal Liverpool Club at Hoylake was the site of the first tournament for the British amateur golf championship marked by its historic course. Batter eggs poultry market notes from Chicago dated June 13 report steady receipts and varied graded prices across items.

Chicago Creamery Royal Liverpool Club Hoylake

Cotton Market Drops as Rain Bets Spur Liquidation

Fenner and Beane wires Floweree in the Texas Panhandle report a near 3.50 per bale selloff driven by rains across northwest Texas. Private wires say drought kept planting, with traders selling short and longs liquidating as central regions see some relief. June rains may boost weevil propagation while overall outlook suggests further weakness before liquidation runs its course.

New Orleans Texas Panhandle Texas Pisin

Cotton Seed Oil Prices and Crushings Report

Cotton seed oil closed steady with several contracts listed for June through December. The Census Bureau reported ten month July to May crushings at 6,108,554 tons, plus May 31 stocks of 173,435 tons, with crude oil 1.826 billion pounds produced and refined oil 1.553 billion pounds.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Linters

Summer Camp at Forbing to Open July 4th

The Louisiana Council of Religious Education announces summer camps at Forbing Louisiana eight miles south of Shreveport will open July 4 for boys and girls. Camp of the Guiding Spirit for girls 9 14 runs July 4 to and features leaders from multiple states and activities including Morning Carols, World Friendships and sand map making. Other camps run July 18 30 for girls 15 24 Shining Path boys 9 14 Aug 1 13 and Upward Trail boys 15 24 Aug 15 27. Camp leaders to be announced. Expected attendance may exceed 250 campers.

Louisiana Council of Religious Education Louisiana Forbing Shreveport Kansas City Southern Railway Guiding Spirit R. T. Glassell Belcher J. E. Locke W. F. Tietje Roanoke Ruth Proctor New Orleans Ireta Simons Ft. Worth Texas Anna Beth Mary Brandle St. Louis J. B. Mitchell Monroe Susie M. Juden Fannie Norman Rayville Briscoe Carter Alexandria Peggy Garnett Katherine Robinson Forney Council van Carter

Pulpit Advice Urges Lindbergh to Cash In

The Rev Edward C Russell tells his congregation that Lindbergh should reap rewards while he can echoing Gene Tunney's view. He argues the memory of the American people is short and calls for taking monetary rewards now.

New Yorke Lindbergh Gene Tunney Edward C. Russell

Association marks 25 years with unchanged circuit

The American Association celebrates its silver jubilee this year noting it has never altered its circuit since its organization twenty five years ago.

American Association

Drainage outlet opened to ease fish returns from Lake Beulah

Commissioner Will Atkinson outlines steps to prevent a repeat of 1912 fish kills at Lake Beulah. A six inch outlet pipe at the dam will let fish escape the lake into the river as flows drop, while salt water from the well is drained and the pool is cleaned. The opening date is not set, but work will proceed quickly.

Exoe

Five Condemned Men Battle Guards in County Jail

Five condemned convicts escaped their cells in Joilett Illinois today. In a noon gun battle guards shot two of the escapees and recaptured two others. Charles Shader and the remaining group member fled toward the stockade as Sheriff Markgraf drove them in a car and guards fired. Rizzo was killed, Torrez wounded, and others injured in the exchange.

Associated Press Joilet WL Charles Shader Charles Duchowski Walter Stalesky Gregorio Rizzo Roberto Torrez Supreme Court Torrez Rizzo Bernardo Roa Chicago Evan Isaacs Duchowski Markgraf Stalesky Leo Lamb

Baptist Revival at Ruston to Continue for Another Week

The First Baptist church revival led by Rev. Ed. W. Neill will continue for a second week with two daily services at 9 am and 8 pm. Attendance has been good and W. P. Martin of Virginia conducts the singing. The report comes from Ruston.

News-Star Ruston First Baptist Church Ed. W. Neill W. P. Martin Virginia

City advances paving on Forrest and Gordon avenues

Will Atkinson announces Forrest and Gordon avenues are nearly finished with paving and only minor finishing remains in a day or two. The parks and streets department seeks to start more paving, with petitions before the city council and 1927 plans influenced by flood costs.

Will Atkinson Streets and Parks Forrest Gordon Avenues Parks and Streets Department Gorden Forrest Avenues Forsythe Avenue Fourth Fifth Sixth Commission Council

First Cantaloupes Shipments Planned for July

Lincoln Parish Truck Growers report the first cantaloupe shipments likely around July 4. The crop condition is fair, and growers expect decent prices tied to the tomato market. J R Hilton secretary reported at the chamber of commerce meeting in Ruston.

News-Star Ruston Lincoln Parish Truck Growers Association Chamber of Commerce J. R. Hilton

Women in Undies Shoplift in Cleveland Racketeering Case

Two women, Edna Sharpe and Stella Mayer both in undergarments and coats, were arrested in Cleveland for a new winter shoplifting scheme. Detectives say they entered stores donned only a coat and step-in as disguises to select dresses and exit dressing rooms with no protest. Police found several hundred dollars worth of clothing in their apartment. The report also credits Connie Mack with developing more star players than any manager in baseball history.

Cleveland Edna Sharpe Stella Mayer Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics

New Lincoln Road Crews Establish Camp Near Ruston

Ruston June 11 A new camp is set for Lincoln parish road crews on Farmerville road three miles from town. The six acre site includes housing for laborers and ten convict cells two from Jackson and one from Union parish. Police jury plans to expand the force by mid July aided by a five mill ten year road tax to upgrade all public roads school roads and mail routes. B J Taylor led the road gang.

Ruston Lincoln Parjeh Farmerville Road L. EB. Richards Jackson Union Parish B. J. Taylor

Yale Triumphs Over Harvard In Multiple Sports

On May 21 Yale defeated Harvard in track and golf and beat Harvard in lacrosse and baseball. The Crimson eight lost to Princeton in the boat race, marking the day’s only setback.

Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell Crimson

Local Notices Clarify Names and Course Details

The T A Becton in court records last week is not linked to Ouachita Bakery. Gordon Avenue Community Church hosts a Daily Vacation Bible Study from 2 30 to 4 30 p m with an intermission led by Mrs R Thornhill and Woodrow Hodges for public school age students. large registration reported. Mrs Louis Barton of South Fourth and Ouachita Avenue is in critical condition after an appendicitis operation Saturday.

T. A. Becton Nolice Ouachita Bakery Gordon Avenue Community Church R. Thornhill Woodrow Hodges Louis Barton South Fourth and Ouachita Avenue

Woman's body found in Illinois mine linked to Birger gang

The body of Mrs. Lory L. Price, presumed murdered with her husband by the Birger gang on January 18, was found in an abandoned coal mine shaft near Marion Illinois. Sheriff Cole man positively identified the victim, and Art Newman tied the discovery to claims the gang abducted and shot the couple.

Marion Ill Lory L. Price Here Art Newman Charles Birger Oren Coleman Newman Birger Price Mrs. Price

One Red Rose Payment Tied To Historic Land Grant

In Manheim Pennsylvania Gov John S Fisher collected a ground rent payment described as one red rose for a Lutheran church property. The deed traced to 1770 by Baron William M Steigel required an annual rose payment to his heirs on the second Sunday of June, a duty the governor fulfilled this year.

Manheim John S. Fisher William M. Steigel

Police Court Fines For Multiple Offenses In Local Session

Joe Gray Eula Holmes Ollie Brown fined for fighting. Edna Otis negress jailed 30 days and $207.50 for liquor. Hood bill count 30 days and $207.50. Sam Aurola traffic fine $7.50. John Brown vagrancy $30. Rudy Wooten fighting and Lawrence Phillips drunk and disorderly fined $25 each.

Joe Gray Eula Holmes Ollie Brown Edna Otis Sam Aurola John Brown Rudy Wooten Lawrence Phillips

Weekend traffic crashes lead to reckless driving charges

Two Saturday and two Sunday crashes were reported to police headquarters. All drivers face reckless driving charges and court summons. Burgoyne 617 St John St collided with J K Lee driven truck at DeSiard and Jackson at 5 30 p m Saturday. Kraemer Bastrop collided with Landry 1909 St John St at west end of the traffic bridge Sunday 11 45 a m. Barham West Monroe and Suttle Fairbanks collided DeSiard and Seventh streets Sunday 5 10 p m causing light damage. Carkuff 116 Hudson Lane collided with an unknown lumber truck at North Second and Pine Saturday 11 30 a m. truck driver identity being sought.

S. E. Burgoyne St. John Street J. K. Lee Monroe R. F. D DeSiard Jackson Streets W. K Barham Frances Carkuff Hudson Lane North Second Pine Streets Carkuff

Lindbergh Returns to New York Amid Unprecedented Welcome

Charles A. Lindbergh arrives aboard the Macom at Battery by 1 20 p m after landing in Quarantine and completing the first nonstop New York to Paris flight. Crowds cheer wildly as police manage a record gathering with water salutes from fire boats and a convoy of harbor vessels.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Paris Battery Washington Mitchell Field Lindbergh Battery Park

Lindbergh's New York Welcome Draws Record Crowds

Thousands packed Battery and Battery Place as Charles Lindbergh led a city parade toward City Hall. Police estimated 15 000 along the Battery and 40 000 to 60 000 others in Battery Place, with crowds larger than any prior New York greeting for one figure.

Admiral Dewey General Pershing New York Lindbergh Battery Battery Wall Battery Place green_Lindbergh

Lindbergh Receives Glowing Washington Reception After Transatlantic Flight

Charles A. Lindbergh, feted in the capital, honors World War dead with a wreath at Arlington Cemetery and recalls wartime feats. He receives the Flag Association decoration, visits the Spirit of St. Louis, and faces a crowd despite fatigue as misfortunes of rain dampen events at the White House and Missouri Society reception.

Lindberghing Washington Arlington Cemetery Walter Reed Hospital United States Flag Association Hughes Association Capitol Lighbergh First Congregational Church Coolidge Jason Noble Pierce Spirit of Lindbergh White House Dupont Circle Missouri State Society

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