Murder leads to possible lynching in Little River county
The shooting of DeLoney in his home sparked a countywide manhunt. Sherff Sanderson leads an extensive search after two shotgun blasts through a window killed the prominent local figure. Neighbors suspected in a string of meat thefts and home searches. Rumors of lynching circulate amid rising outrage.
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Little River
DelLoney
DeLoney
Sherff Sanderson
Little River County
Cut glass shipment offered at special low prices
A local dealer announces a new stock of cut glass available at special low prices. Shoppers are urged to view the new line before making a purchase at J Lowe & Co.
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J. Lowe & Coo
LYNCHING PROBABLE IN ASHLAND AREA FARMER'S MURDER
Ashdown Arkansas June 14 report says the assassination of L W DeLaney a leading Southwest Arkansas farmer at his home near Ashdown last night is likely to trigger a lynching. The article notes De Laney was highly respected locally and that authorities are pursuing suspects.
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Ashdown
Ark
L. W. DeLaney
Arkansas
Here
Is Your Money Working Systematically For You
A promotional piece from Union Bank & Trust Co. urges readers to open a home bank account. It argues that using checks ensures records and receipts, helps build credit, and that every income earner should have an account. It invites men with income to start today.
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Nion Bank & Trust CO
Succession Notices in Ouachita Parish LA 1910
Notices in Ouachita Parish Louisiana call creditors and parties to show cause within ten days why Ella Townes is to be approved as administratrix and why William C. Steele should be appointed administrator of E N Potts, both actions ordered by Sixth District Court on June 6 1910.
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Sixth District Court
Parish of Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
Ella Townes
A. D
William C. Steele
Ouachita Parish
J. P. Madison
Hi. Ge Tee
Market quotes show mixed gains with slight higher close
New York on Wednesday reports varied spot and futures prices across several items. May and October prices listed with highs and lows, ending near midday levels.
Liverpool Sales Stable as Prices Edge Lower
The Liverpool market on Wednesday June 15 1910 records 5000 bales traded with prices around 7 74 to 7 64. TP Erick observed a slight dip from 7 73 to 7 64 as sales reached 8 17.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Sales
Erick
Cotton Market Quiet as Wet East Delays Demand in 1910
From Monroe date June 15 1910 reports say no major market shift overnight with fair weather west of the Mississippi and showers in Georgia North and South Carolina. Prices remain soft as Liverpool and Manchester signal reduced demand while limited cotton supplies could push values higher. Openings begin in extreme southwest Texas with early picking near San Benito Cameron County likely by July 1.
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Monroe
New Orleans
Cotton Belt
Mississippi River
Alabama
Liverpool
Manchester
England
United States
Texas
San Benito
Cameron County
Hildago
Cotton market eyes early season lull amid late crop and bullish bets
In early season remarks, picking may begin around July 20 as cotton matures late. Past first new bale dates in Houston and Galveston are recalled, with June 27, 1904 cited as the earliest on record. Bulls hold July-August contracts, NY stock sits near 171,000, and a bearish July 1 report is anticipated though July notice day looms. Weather risks will draw close attention as the critical growth period begins.
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Houston
Galveston
New York
American
Europe
E. D. Windes
Victim of the Drug Habit Reveals Struggles in Court
In city court George Raymond admitted stealing a hat from a Monroe Drug Company porter while intoxicated. He described a life driven by cocaine cravings, drinking heavily, and wandering the world to find places where drugs were unavailable. Letters from a Chicago correspondent supported his claims of culture and education.
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George Raymond
Monroe Drug Company
Raymond
Chicago
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H. Flood Madison
Beryl
Bastrop
Phoenix
Phoenix Drug Store
Bennett
W. T. Bennett
South Grand St
Cumberland
Meyer Bros. Ltd
Harry Minard
Clarks
W. H. Faulk
Kern’s
Joe Kern
Prop
Kaliski Music CO
Mohair
Sig Hans
M. D. Townes
We. A. Belatt
Sixth District
Cio Notary Public, Munholland & Dawkins. Attorneys
State of Louisiana—Parish of Ouachita
E. N. Potts
RTS OS
Ake
the Famous Company, Limited
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
First National Bank
Shreveport
New York Cotton Exchange
Union Bank & Trust Co
Chicago Board of Trade
Bank of Monroe
Daily Market
S. J. Harman & CO
H. R. Speed
Monroe, la
Hayward & Clark
J. S. Bache & Co
Carpenter, Baggett & Co
Bartlett & Patten
Kaces
Jene
J. Lowe
Ford Automobile Company
Hign. Low. Close, Yaty
Sje
Enon
Seeaks
ST. Louis
Bo Dugee
Windes’ Daily Cotton Letter
Berkshire
Eaton, Crane & Pike
Monroe Stationery
S. Grand Street
America
Baronne ST
Chase. Miller
Reade Street
New York City
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