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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
5
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with minor net declines from 8 to 18 points. Early gains from bullish weather forecasts gave way to liquidation on reports of scattered Texas showers, though highs in Texas heat supported a late rally toward midsession.
New York cotton futures closed barely steady with a net decline of 8 to 14 points as January and December prices show small losses. Open and nearby contracts opened steady, with traders weighing easy Liverpool cables and scattered rains in Texas against reports of insufficient precipitation and favorable barometric outlooks.
Cotton spot quiet in Liverpool with steady grades led by strictly good middling at 14.39 and good middling 14.09. Sales total 6,000 bales, including 5,300 American, receipts 2,000 bales with no American. Futures closed steady with June 13.00 and July 13.93 among the active bids.
Chicago June 22 Wheat opens lower amid reports from Aberdeen of black rust in fields from Huron to Aberdeen. Chicago quotations steady to down 1-4 cent. corn and oats follow grain weakness. Provisions align with grain, not hogs.
June 22 Chicago market report shows Batter higher with 19,476 tubs and creamery extras and standards including 43 firsts 38 29. Eggs higher with receipts 39,091 cases and firsts 29 30 1-4. Storage pack extras 31 3-4.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a police court proceeding in Virginia. Details are unreadable, with missing names, dates, and charges, but the entry indicates a court action or hearing in a municipal or county jurisdiction.
Ford and Banner plan today to drill their No 1 well in section 23 10 2E near Tullos. Casing set to 1510 feet to control potential above oil sand water with a promising oil sand interval observed. results expected tomorrow. Urania Petroleum to test Urania No 7 in section 19 10 2E on Thursday.
De Ridder Louisiana June 22 J W Ross fifty is jailed charged with the murder of his brother in law W O Medley forty five The killing followed years of hard feeling They were miles from DeRidder when they fought Ross admits the killing but eye witnesses exist Medley's throat was cut with a pocket knife Sheriff office reports Rosa claimed self defense
Washington reports the death of Senator Ladd after illness as the Republican insurgent bloc suffers a second major loss in four days. Ladd, longtime public lands committee head, aided the Teapot Dome inquiry and was respected for his legislative work though not often vocal in debate. He was married to Rizpah Sprogle of Annapolis, N. D., since August 16, 1898, and had eight children Rizpah Katherine Rosilla Elizabeth Virginia Culver Vernon Milton.
Senator Ladd, a long serving member from North Dakota, was hospitalized in Baltimore with kidney trouble. His condition deteriorated from serious to critical overnight, with doctors reporting little hope for recovery though he remains conscious. The 66 year old has endured neuritis and rheumatism in recent weeks amid high Senate activity and family concern.
Nashville June 22 Dr Stonewall Anderson through the M E Church South board of education announces two national Bible conferences to show historical conditions and a progressive Bible interpretation. Lake Junaluska will host July 12 18 for the east and Mt Sequoyah Ark in July 1924 for the west with lectures on Old and New Testament teachings by Dr Ivan Lee Holt and Dr Thomas Charter.
The Missouri Pacific employees plan a July 4 booster trip by special train from Monroe to Alexandria. More than 1 000 people expected with two bands, a park picnic lunch, a Drillers vs Reds double header, and an evening dance. A Forsythe park pavilion dance last Friday drew over 500 attendees and funds.
Chicago June 22 The Shepherd murder trial nears the defendant's appearance on the witness stand as defense witnesses are readied and counsel indicate Shepherd may testify late today or Tuesday. Stewart says they want the jury to hear his story due to publicity while Crowe promises a severe cross examination of Shepherd about his life from cradle to arrest for the slaying of Billy McClintock with typhoid germs.
A reader notes that spending a few cents on classified ads can yield thousands of dollars in property sales, highlighting the cost efficiency and potential return of advertising in local papers.
Chicago June 22 The Shepherd murder trial defense challenges Charles Faiman the state's star witness by questioning his credibility and the letters claimed. Mrs Luela Rhubell former Faiman school manager testifies she would not believe Faiman on oath and has not seen Shepherd at the school. Faiman testifies Shepherd wrote a letter seeking a bacteriology course and instructed on using germs to threaten Billy McClintock.
New Orleans reports list Monday rulings from the Louisiana state supreme court. Decisions affirm, remand, or annul various convictions, judgments, and writs involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants across numerous cases.
Donald F. Walker secretary of the Ouachita parish Chamber reports the Southern Secretaries convention was productive with 135 delegates. He notes the mosquitos swarm south Louisiana and road conditions hinder gulf coast travel. Walker was named to the program committee for the 1926 Washington session and plans to print programs on locally made paper.
An auto driven by P. H. Camp of Brown Paper Mill rear ends a wagon on Calhoun road two miles west of West Monroe around 11:30 pm Saturday. Occupants J. W. Dean R. Dean and Viola Dean suffer minor injuries. the wagon is piled on the two mules with no charges yet filed.
A chic crepe satin dress with a semi fitted long waist bodice and kimono sleeves is shown in white with black trim. The second model features a color mist chiffon design with rose detail. dresses No 2427 and 2431 priced 45 cents each for sizes 14 to 20 years and busts 34 to 42 inches.
English novelist recounts Arab divorce court rituals where a husband can end a marriage by saying I don t want you three times. She notes courts handle dowries and inheritance, crowded courts, veiled women, and rapid divorces. She also describes Tunisian theatre with earth aisles and Westernized costumes.
Two hundred boys and girls from Ouachita Richland and Morehouse parishes left the parish seat for a weeklong camp at Boeuf river north of Rayville. The departure from the Chamber of Commerce began at 9 AM with Dr John Schrieber health nurse Katherine Felton home demonstration agent Jewell McQuiller and farm demonstration agent E R Strahan among the leaders. About 30 cars carried passengers and supplies as each camper supplied his or her provisions.
A small classified advert yields surprisingly large results as modest spending leads to a sale of valuable property. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the outcome suggests high value from a low-cost listing.
Britain speeds up aeroplane development to regain air prestige. Two secret machines, including a hush hush Gloucester shire Aviation design with a 600 horsepower racing engine, aim for 200 plus mph tests as Britain targets the Baltimore Schneider Cup in October. Four pilots will train for selection.
Dr. Celeste a state health official arrives in Monroe to oversee free prophylactic dental clinics for school children up to age 12 in Ouachita parish. Clinics will operate all summer in Monroe and surrounding parish areas at no charge, with details to follow before the fall term starts.
The program outlines five days of activity featuring lectures on agriculture biology and horticulture with a schedule of related events and topics.
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