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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
3
Orleans June 25 The cotton market showed volatility with initial gains fading. July, October, and December futures fell from early highs, exports totaling 9,636 bales and spot prices ending quietly down 15 points while new highs slipped to the day’s lows.
New York June 25 As unfavorable weather and crop advisories underpin a late week advance October futures rose to 22.65 with gains of 12 to 15 points before profits prompted a pullback. Trading slowed midday with prices near Saturday’s close and final quotes barely steady, down 83 points from earlier.
Liverpool market summary shows cotton prices higher with steady futures. American grade demand noted with 4,200 bales sold alongside 5,000 total sales and 6,000 receipts. futures closed steady with July 11.50 and other contracts around 11.2 to 11.39.
Chicago June 25 Poultry Alive steady receipts nine cars Fowls 24 cents per pound springs 25 broilere 29 spring ducks 20 26 geese springs 22 cents per pound reported by market listings
Attorney and Mrs R L Higginbotham mourn the death of their only daughter Mary Lee Mayhall at age 20 in El Paso Texas. She graduated with top honors from El Paso High School, married William F Mayhall, and died five days after giving birth to Mary Lee. Burial followed in Augusta Arkansas with both mother and infant laid to rest beside her. Prominent local friends shared in the double mourning.
William A. Cay aged 2 years 31 months died yesterday evening after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cay of 601 Alabama street. The funeral service and interment were held at Riverview Burial park at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Sims Humphries aged 21 died Saturday in a local hospital. He was unmarried and the son of Charles Humphies of Winnsboro. The body was sent to Winnsboro where the funeral was held yesterday afternoon with interment there.
The stock market opened lower but swung to gains led by southwestern rails as Texas & Pacific rose to a record high. Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern gained, American Linseed preferred hit a new peak, and several others posted solid advances while some names slipped. total volume about 1.1 million shares.
The report notes lower opening and a moderate setback in Chicago wheat as favorable weather persists in the northwest and Liverpool quotes show weakness. Corn oats and provisions move upward with mixed shifts in prices. detailed grade figures and closing ranges are listed. Bankitaly rises as a youthful finance giant reshapes Wall Street, with rapid growth, speculative spikes, and warnings from A P Giannini as the market adjusts.
Hogs 50 000 mostly 16 to 20 higher than Friday with top 11.10 for choice 190-270 Ibs. Cattle 18 000 calves 4 000 active trade on steers and yearlings steady to strong, top 14.75 for yearlings and heavies. Sheep 12 000 fat lambs active, good and choice 15.76 to 17.16, medium 14.25 to 15.17.
Call money in New York on June 25 remained steady with all loans at 6 1/2 percent. Time loans were firm with completed bid rates at 6 1/2, offerings for 60 to 99 days at 5 3/4, and 4 to 6 months at 5 3/4. Bb s (prime mercantile paper) quoted at 4 3/4 percent.
New Orleans June 25 After an early bulge which lifted the new crop to high levels the market fell on extensive realizing then rallied with fresh buying. Weather over Sunday unfavorable with heavy rains in the east. Reports cite poor crop outlook and rising weevil numbers. Southwest Texas suffers drought while most of the belt has too much rain. Market buoyed by forecast of clearing and better weather with bulls pushing toward higher levels.
Paris June 25 France adopts gold standard with the franc set at 3.93 cents in US money after senate approval 256 to 3 following deputies 450 to 22. The move ties gold to currency, with coins minted gradually and bank runs prevented as confidence builds. Gold coins reserved for large transactions.
In New Orleans on June 25 cotton seed oil closed steady with contracts quoted across the year. Prime summer yellow 9.40, prime crude 1-28.75, January 19.10 and each month through December listed with prices ranging from 2.79 to 10.50, reflecting a stable trading session.
Butter climbs as receipts reach 15 4175 tubs while eggs stay steady with 23 207 head. Creamery extras quoted at 45 3 4. standards 4 to firsts 42 43. seconds at 38 to 39 1 2. Storage-packed extra 29 1 2. ordinary items also noted.
J H Walker, a contractor said to be from Arkansas and formerly a railroad employee, was arrested by the sheriff's department shortly after noon. He faces grand jury indictment for obtaining goods under false pretenses. Bond is set at 3000.
Luberta Mims and Hattie Curry were arrested Sunday evening in front of the Chase Amman Drug Store on DeSiard Street after a fist fight. Officers Brantley and Platt made the arrests on charges of fighting and disturbing the peace. Curry also faced a drunkenness accusation. Curry claimed no prior encounter with Mims and said the fight began when they jostled. Trials were set for that afternoon.
Copies of the new traffic ordinance issued today are being distributed rapidly with about 3000 booklets handed out by noon. Orders for 10000 copies are being filled, and new signs including a No Left Hand Turn at Jackson street are being installed as city examines ready made signs and pricing for more warnings.
Senator Frank B. Gooding of Idaho dies at 69 in the home of his daughter in Sooding. The longtime Republican, once governor, had returned from illness in December and died of intestinal cancer after health issues from influenza. He served in the Senate since 1920, focused on freight rate surveys and coal-field living conditions. funeral plans are in place with Masonic lodge involvement.
Cars driven by Lucille Collier of 518 St John Street and G Phillips of 328 Riverfront Street West Monroe collided on St John Street at noon today causing notable damage to both cars. The first sustained dented fender running board wheel and door while the second had a damaged tire wheel fender and axle. Collier traveled north on St John Street while Phillips came east on Catalpa Street then turned onto St John Street.
Liberty bonds closed with mixed results in New York. Liberty 8 1-23 at 100.07, Liberty first 4 1-43 at 101.16, Liberty third 4 1-49 at 100.1, Liberty fourth 4 1- ds at 101.25, Treasury 4 1-48 at 113.14, and Treasury 45 at 108.14.
Louisiana delegates in Houston contest seating at the Democratic National Convention. The state central committee had chosen delegates without a state convention, prompting a challenge led by Ford Claiborne and Harry Gamble. The national committee will decide after a sub committee referred the case.
Mrs J R Brown and son J R Jr of Columbia visited here. W T Steen was a business visitor to Olla. Elmo Cruse and W C Roberts returned from New Orleans. Louis McDaniel returned from New Orleans after a brief stay. Mrs Janie Mae Richmond visited Olla. Mr and Mrs Q R Hudson of Jena spent Sunday with relatives. Helen Vincent will attend the summer session at L P I in Ruston. J D Roberts was a business visitor to Monroe. Mrs John Brown of Columbia guest of Cruse family. Mr and Mrs H C Lay visited Otla. T B Eubanks left for Ruston for LP summer school. Mrs J A Duke of Olla was guest of Humphries family. Pat Duke of Otis spent Sunday with parents. Mr and Mrs F J Morris and family visited Olla. R G Couse was a business visitor to Olla. Mr and Mrs Bud Greenlee and Mrs W G Sites of Columbia visited here. Thomas Humble of Olla spent Sunday with his mother Ethel Nethery. Ella Hendrix left for Ruston to attend LP. d
Frank J. Roddy, chief of the Monroe fire department, departed yesterday for Savannah to visit relatives. Ill health prompted the trip, prescribed by his physician, with precautions not to respond to fire alarms or engage in active firefighting. He has long served the local department and answered alarms for many years.
A man named Roddy ignored medical advice and sped away in his roadster after the alarm at the station, showing a habit too strong to be broken by professional orders.
In Brookline Massachusetts a museum built by Desmond Fitzgerald in 1913 carries a For Sale sign as his art collection once valued at 1,060,000 dollars was sold after his death in 1656.
Word reached Oslo that a Swedish plane rescued another Nobile party member injured in the Italia crash, possibly Ceccioni. Nobile, carried to Hinlopen Strait, was then transferred to a Swedish plane to Virgo Bay. The Swedish aviator returned to fetch the remaining marooned men as the Ital ian crew tried to locate Amundsen with no success.
The piece describes Smith supporters plotting strategy for multiple states including Arkansas Mississippi and Missouri as the convention nears. It notes Arkansas delegation figures and leaders such as Joe Robinson and Thaddeus Caraway while weighing first and second ballot dynamics. Predictions vary whether Robinson or Smith allies lead on the first ballot.
A fragmentary piece contrasts Texas hospitality with Rhode Island, then details a Louisiana succession sale in Morehouse Parish. The Fourth District Court order directs executor Y. Shear to sell, by public auction, property in Monroe and Ouachita Parish on July 28, 1928, at 11 o clock, for cash at no less than two thirds of the appraised value. The text also mentions Houston street scenes and summer dates.
A writer describes Houston during a political convention trip from Kansas City to New York. He notes a bustling, modern metropolis vibe with alliances among performers and press, worldliness gained, and the expectation that every room will be filled as crowds converge. He mentions Damon Runyon encounters and the festive but uncertain nomination talk.
Realty transfers recorded include I. Downes and Luther Reed selling to R. R. Gatlin a lot in Lottus square and a home on Alexandria avenue with specifics of frontage and lines. Wray Downes Jr and Luther Reed sell to Mrs Cure V Baer a lot in D Breard addition with north side on Alexandria avenue and parallel lines. Thomas H. Monk and A Walther Wallace sell to Monroe Storage Battery a lot on Grammont street with back lines to Blyth street and personal property listed. Mrs Elizabeth Sanford sells to Henry E Mills a southeast quarter of section 30 step, with mineral rights and 44 acres for 8600.
The passage sketches comic banter between two Romeos in a long running in a couple’s tale. It recalls playful barbs about marriage and affection with references to a beloved figure Cupid and a wary observer.
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