Cotton Market Mixed Versus Temp Surge and First New Crop Bale Arrives
The New Orleans cotton market opened moderately active and nervous, with declines in the morning followed by a rally as temperatures rose to 100 to 108 degrees in the central and eastern belts. July, October and other months hit new highs before closing steady with modest losses. The first bale of the new crop arrived for auction amid 7,787 bales exported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Corpus Christi
Texas
Ptate
Cotton futures ease after broad selling in New York
Prices fell as weakness in stock and grain markets spurred selling, with July and October futures sliding before partial recovery. Trade bought and covered positions limited losses, aided by a rally in outside markets and favorable crop weather. Spot market closed quiet at 15.50, down 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton futures edge up after early losses amid heat and stocks rally
New Orleans reports weak cables and declines in early cotton trade then a stock driven rally recovers most losses. Crop bureau cites 71 percent condition, 3.4% acreage reduction, yield 14.8 million pounds. Farm board chief Legge cautions crop outcomes unknown for two months and acreage decline under 5 percent. Weevil rise noted in Atlanta and Alabama. no heavy rainfall. Technicals and stock strength may push rallies, but July notices loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenner & Beane
R. E. Floweree & Co
New Orleans
Legge
Farm Board
Montgomery
Als
Atlanta
Alabama
Cotton prices ease in fair demand on Liverpool market
Liverpool June 23 American cotton prices show a general decline with strict good middling at 8.47 and middling at 7.57. Futures closed quiet with July at 7.01 and October at 6.82, while other months range from 6.48 to 7.06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Associated Press
Butter and Eggs Market Report for Chicago
Chicago June 23 butter and egg prices show steady quotes. Butter totals 19 525 with creamery and standard classes ranging from 2 1 2 to 32 1 2 while Tiggs reports 24 616 with similar steady levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates
Chicago
Creamery
Potatoes Trading Firms See Mild Change In Prices
In Chicago on June 23 the Department of Agriculture reports potato prices with mixed gains and losses. Bliss and Wrights varieties show bids around 2.75 to 2.85 per unit while other grades show modest movement in a generally steady market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Southern
Bliss Wrigmphs
Wall Street steadies after early selling rallying into midday
After an opening selling flare the market turned dull then rallied on short covering. Leading issues such as U S Steel Radio and American Telephone dipped to new lows for the year before recovering with gains of 1 to over 3 points by midafternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Jagger
Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Seach
U. S. Steel
Radio
American Telephone
Ws Fi
Mellon
Commission House
Harvard Economic Society
Federal Reserve
Stock Exchange
Bethlehem Steel
Allied Chemical
International Telephone
Steel
Public Service of
N. J
American Can
Case
American Tobacco
Westinghouse Electric
Consolidated Gas
Public Service of New Jersey
American Power and Light
United Carbon
Air Reduction
Vanadium Steel
Anger Over Game Law Fine Ties to Killing in Kentucky
In Pike County tensions over a game law arrest flared into a fatal shooting near Nigh Kentucky. Constable W P Damron and state game warden Raymond Bevins were struck during the incident. Five Hunts and related relatives are jailed as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikeville
Nigh
W. P. Damron
Pike County
Raymond Bevins
Charles
Will Hunt
Perry Hunt
Bill
Clell Hunt
Will
R. J. Keel
Damron
Bevins
John Steele
Damion
Hunts
Charles Hunt
Steele
Forsythe Sought as Real Killer of Chicago Reporter
United Press reports Chicago detectives hunt James Red Forsythe a Northside gang henchman as the alleged gunman in the Alfred J. Lingle murder amid links to Moran Aiello racketeers. Authorities note Forsythe was described as a potential murderer by a judge last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsythe
Chicago
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
George “Bugs” Moran
Joe Aiello
James “Red” Forsythe
Northside
Chiegao
Lingle
Moran Gang
Markets at a Glance From Associated Press
Markets at a Glance reports New York stocks as irregular but supported after new laws, bonds and currencies firm with the Spanish peseta up six points, and commodities uneven with cotton weak, sugar easy, coffee down on Brazilian markets, and farm commodities mixed including firm Chicago wheat and firm corn while cattle and hogs side with losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Wall Street
Winnipeg
Wheat Prices Plunge in Chicago Market Slump
Sharp breaks pushed wheat below 90 cents a bushel as selling dominated, with futures hitting new lows not seen since 1914. Corn and oats also fell with provisions, while later them recovered, wheat closing irregular, corn up and oats and provisions mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Closing Stock Prices Mirror Industrial Mix
A scan of market lines shows varied closing prices for firms across chemicals, manufacturing, energy, and rail sectors. Notable names include American Can, American Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, Canadian Pacific, Chesapeake & Ohio, Chicago & Alton, Union Pacific, Montgomery Ward, Northern Pacific, Paramount Publix, Phillips Petroleum, Radio Corp of America, Sears Roebuck, Southern Pacific, Standard Oil affiliates, and Texas Corporation with mixed gains and declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Chemical & Dye
American Can
American Car & Foundry
Aecnyy
American & Foreign Power
American Locomotive
American Smelting & Refining
American Tobacco
Anaconda Copper
Atchison
Atlantic Coast “Line
Atlantic
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & Alton
Chicago Great
Reetnlannbeic Tate Ee
Col Gas & Electric
Tae Consolidated Gas
Galf Mobile & N Wo
Ikea
Witamst Coder
Missouri
Pacific
Montgomery Ward
Northern Pacific
Paramount Publix
Peasee
Aoctaides Ae Phillips Petroleum
Radio Corp of Am
Sears Roebuck
EE Srekteas Een
Bichete
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Corporation
Peathe
Ai Cate
OOAS
Mississippi blue law rouses new statewide interest
In Natchez on June 23 the blue laws drew wide attention as theatres shut Sunday shows after an ouster suit by Attorney General George Mitchell against Publix Theatres Co. Inc. Orders from New Orleans cancelled Sunday programs in Natchez Vicksburg Greenville and Biloxi. Several theatres had violated laws and paid fines. the suit seeks to bar persistent violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Miss
Mississippi
George Mitchell
Publix Theatres Co., Inc
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Greenville
Biloxi
Defense Wins Judgment in So-Called Love Suit
Judge J. T. Shell awarded judgment for the defendant in a suit by Mrs. Mattie Dehmer against John A. Hemler, 70, seeking 25000 for personal injuries. The case, dubbed the love suit, claimed Hemler attempted to kiss her while visiting to collect rent at a house he owned, re-opening a prior wound and causing nervous distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Shell
Mattie Dehmer
John A. Hemler
Plea in Liquor Case Sentences Hattaway to 60 Days
J. M. Hattaway pleaded guilty in district court to possessing intoxicating liquor. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine or six months extra in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hattaway
Denies Intervention in Railroad Receivership
Federal Judge George A. Carpenter refused a bid by Charles Clay Briggs and the Alton corporation to intervene in the Chicago and Alton railroad receivership. Briggs argued bonds issued since 1922 should be voided, citing $40 000 000 in profits to eastern bankers. The judge noted the long lapse of years as a reason, and Briggs said he would appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George A. Carpenter
Charles Clay Briggs
Alton Corporation
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Eastern
Chicago and Alton
Briggs
Carpenter
Benjamin Wham
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Cotton seed oil prices steady in New Orleans market
In New Orleans on June 23, cotton seed oil closed steady with prime summer yellow at 7.00 and prime crude 6.50 to 6.75. Futures quoted for several months ranged from January at 7.3 to December at 7.34, with June at 7.4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
Call Money Rates Steady Across Short Terms in New York
Call money remains steady at 2 1/2 percent all day in New York. Time loans show firm rates for 30 to 60 days at 2 1/2 to 3, 90 days 2 1/2 to 2 3-4, and 4 to 5 months 2 3-4 to 3-1/4. Prime commercial papers quoted 1-2 to 3 with bankers acceptance unchanged across 30 to 60 and 4 to 6 months.
Foreign Exchange Rates in New York Markets
June 23 New York foreign exchanges firm with Great Britain at 4.8511-16 dollars per pound and France at 3.921-2, Italy 5.231-8, Belgium 13.95, Germany 23.831-2, Norway 26.751-2, Spain 11.70, Greece 1.293-8, Brazil 11.25, Tokyo 49.40, Shanghai 36.511-4, Montreal 100.061-4, with Great Britain in dollars and others in cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Norway
Spain
Greece
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
Livestock market report Chicago June hogs and cattle prices
Chicago market report shows 45 000 hogs with direct sales and price ranges across weights. Cattle offerings total 13 000 with calves unmarketable and weak undertone. slaughter classes and varied steers and fed yearlings priced by weight. Fat lambs steady to 15 lower. ewes and lambs priced in steady to lower ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Produce Prices and Deliveries Reported in New Orleans
Nearby produce remained plentiful in New Orleans with diverse prices. Okra $2.59-$3.00 per bushel, butter beans $1.00-$1.50, snap beans around $0.75, cucumbers $0.75-$1.25, peppers $0.40-$0.60, squash $0.15-$0.25, tomatoes $0.25-$0.60 per 30-lb box, eggplant $0.40-$0.60 per dozen, celery $0.25-$0.90 per stalk, cabbage $2.00-$2.50 per cwt, Louisiana potatoes $2.00-$3.00 per 100 lb, garlic varying by size, peaches $3.25-$3.50, cantaloupes and pineapples up modestly, apples $3.25-$3.75, Bing cherries $3.75 per 15 lb box, Florida watermelons $0.70-$0.80 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Cuba
Washington
Florida
Sugar Prices Steady Amid Liquidation In New York
Raw sugar held steady after 30 000 bags of Cuban moved through Norfolk to an outport refiner at 3.24. July futures opened lower on liquidation and Cuban selling, then rallied briefly before sliding again. Refined sugar remained 4.60 to 4.70, with good withdrawals but no new business, while total futures sales reached about 77 650 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viated Presa
New York
Norfolk
London
Picked Wrong Day to Take Out Insurance
Samuel Smith sought insurance but the policy never became effective after a fatal accident tied to a salary deduction. The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the insurer was not bound to the contract, leaving the policy inactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
Samuel Smith
Smith
State Supreme Court
Soviet Strength May Surpass Western Capital, Dreiser Says
Theodore Dreiser, quoted by Izvestia, predicts the Soviet Union could overshadow Western capital in importance soon. He opposes any war against the USSR and notes its growing economic and political power, contrasting US oligarchies with Soviet strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Theodore Dreiser
Izvestia
Russia
International Bureau of Revolutionary Literature
Soviet Union
United States
Plan to Break Ground This Week for Hotel Frances
Ashton Glassell of Shreveport plans to break ground this week for the new Hotel Frances at the corner of Jackson and Harrison streets. Excavation and pile driving will start, with construction expected to proceed rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Glassell
Ashton Glassell Company
Shreveport
Frances
Jackson and
Harrison Streets
Senate Appropriations Panel Approves Second Deficiency Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the second deficiency bill including a 10.66 million dollar Boulder dam appropriation. Chairman Jones said he would seek Senate consideration tomorrow despite protests from Senators Hayden and Ashurst of Arizona who intend to fight the allotment on the Senate floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Boulder Dam
Jones
Senate
Hayden
Ashurst
Arizona
Powder Puff Heist Triggers Man Hunt and Shooting
In Valley Center Kansas a burglary wake up incident led to a man hunt. Miss Bertha Robinson awoke to a musical powder box as a burglar stole a powder puff. Marshal Harve Ogden chased the suspect near Wichita, recovered a watch, but was shot in the leg when the robber seized the marshal's gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Center
Kas
Bertha Robinson
Harve Ogden
Ogden
Wichita
Hottest Night Of Year Reaches 76 Degrees
The season’s hottest night was recorded last night with temperatures not dropping below 76 degrees. Miss Kate Key, the government weather recorder, notes a prior hot night reaching 74 degrees on Saturday. Today marks the ninth day of hot weather and the sixth day with official temperatures at 98 degrees or higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Key
Government Weather Recorder
Ouachita Natural Gas Company
Miss Key
Gas Company
House to Probe Communist Propaganda Plans
Representative Bachmann said the House Communist Propaganda Committee would investigate Berlin reports of American communists planning propaganda next September. Hearings tentatively set for July 15 in New York with Amtorg Trading Corp. reps, and planned sessions in Chicago Cleveland and possibly the west coast. Sessions will probe sources of funds and Soviet influence discussed in earlier hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bachmann
West Virginia
House Communists Committee
Berlin
Fish
New York City
Amtorg Trading Corporation
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Labor
Daughters of the American Revolution
Legionnaires Plan Moonlit Trip on Ouachita Steamer Tonight
Members of Leonidas Barkdall Faulk Post No. 13 and friends will take a moonlight excursion aboard the Ouachita. The boat leaves G. B. Cooley's wharf at 8 o'clock and the West Monroe side at 8 30. Music and dancing will accompany the trip, said post commander Joe Trammell, who invites legionnaires and families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas Barkdall Faulk Post No. 13
American Legion
Ouachita
G. B. Cooley
West Monroe
Joe Trammell
Two New Saints Placed On Catholic Calendar
In Vatican City on June 25 the Catholic Church canonized two new saints. Blessed Lucy Filippini, founder of the Filippini Sisters with a mother house in Trenton New Jersey, and Blessed Catherine Thomas, a Spanish nun, were elevated at yesterday’s ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica. The move came a week before North America’s first eight missionary saints are to be named at a similar ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Lucy Filippini
Filippini
Trenton
N. J
Catherine Thomas
North America
St. Peter’s Basilica
Burns files for Tennessee Senate bid in Democratic race
Nashville June 23 Representative Joseph W. Burns of Tennessee's sixth district announced he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Joseph W. Burns
Tennessee
United States Senate
Babe Ruth Hits 24th Home Run of Season in Twinbill
June 23 New York report notes Babe Ruth belted his 24th homer in the second inning of the first game of a double header between the St. Louis Browns and the New York Yankees. He greeted starter Jim Kimsey with a drive to right field bleachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Babe Ruth
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Jim Kimsey
City of Monroe Schedule Acknowledged By P A Poag
Secretary treasurer P A Poag of Monroe Louisiana lists dates May 21 24 27 30 and June 25 9 12 16 19 23 28. The notice outlines upcoming city financial or administrative action with listed days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Poag
Monroe
Louisiana
Obituary of James Weeks 41 dies in Alto accident
Funeral held in Shreveport for James Weeks driller's helper killed when struck by hoisted iron piping. He was employed by the Louisiana Gas and Fuel Corp. He is survived by wife, father R. L. Weeks of Jonesboro and siblings W. T. Weeks Monroe W. E. Weeks Jonesboro Mrs. M. E. Hunt Shreveport Mrs. A. W. Walker Mrs. Pearl Smith Goldona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weeks
Alto
Shreveport
Louisiana Gas and Fuel Corporation
R. L. Weeks
Jonesboro
W. T. Weeks
Monroe
W. E. Weeks
M. E. Hunt
A. W. Walker
Pearl Smith
Goldona
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie B Fleming in West Monroe
The funeral for 54 year old Mrs Minnie B Fleming was held at her home 605 North Sixth Street West Monroe at 2 p m. Burial followed in Cheniere She is survived by her husband Andrew J Fleming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie B. Fleming
North Sixth Street
West Monroe
Cheniere
Funeral services for Mrs. H A Singleton held in West Monroe
Funeral services were held today at 10 a m at the Assembly of God tabernacle on Cypress street West Monroe for Mrs H A Singleton who died yesterday after a lingering illness at her residence 704 Col man avenue West Monroe Rev E L Tanner officiated Burial was in Monroe city cemetery Surviving are the husband H L Singleton and six children W A Singleton Brownsville E J Singleton West Monroe Mrs E Cardeau Leesville Mrs Mkh Fauley West Monroe Mrs W E New Mobile Ala Mrs C L Baggett Alexandria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Tabernacle
Cypress Street
West Monroe
H. A. Singleton
Colman Avenue
E. L. Tanner
Monroe City
H. L. Singleton
W. A. Singleton
Brownsville
E. J. Singleton
Infant Miriche Dies Shortly After Birth
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Louis Miriche died at the family residence 806 Breard Street last night shortly after birth. Burial is planned this afternoon in the local Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Miriche
Breard Street
Mrs Annie Burt Dies After Long Illness In Crossett Ark
Mrs Annie E Burt aged 48 died this morning at a local hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at her Crossett home with burial in a Monticello area cemetery. She leaves her husband W S Burt and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Burt
Annie FE. Burt
Crossett
Ark
Monticello
W. S. Burt
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Fenner & Beane Wires
R. E. Flowerree & Co
Kentucky
Chicago Grain
Foreign Exchange Ed Preas
N. C
Committee
Wier
Rome
Bimbo
Heaven Eyes
KerOt
Bim
Scooge
Carlos
Ihwe Courtney
Babe
Homer
Quachita Parish
J. W. Smith & Associates Architects
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish School Board
T. C. Brown
J. W. Smith
J. W. Smith and Associates
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City of
Infant Miriche
Corry-Davis
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