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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
8
Cotton futures end with a modest advance as demand wavers and July reports delayed. Exports for the day reach 7,254 bales while final prices range from 18.40 to 19.00 for various contracts, with March and December posting notable gains.
New York reports July notice circulation around 159000 bales with near month liquidation. July offers absorbed by trade at discounts. market steady mid afternoon with gains for active months. Futures show mixed closes and openings across Jan to Dec contracts amid rain hopes and covering by commission houses.
Unfavorable weather offset large July tenders as new crop months rose despite heavy notice liquidations. About 100000 bales tendered in July in New York and 28000 in New Orleans. Widespread rains across the eastern U S and Gulf coast storms spurred buying as traders expected weather to keep prices firm.
Livestock market report from Chicago shows hogs at 20 000 heads uneven with early gains to 10 cents higher and top at 11.35 for butchers. Cattle and calves total around 8 500 with uneven killing classes and light yearlings weak. Slaughter steers 1300 to 1500 pounds 14.00 to 15.50 with heavy weight goods strong. cows and calves mixed. Sheep seen slow with prices mostly down about a quarter to a half dollar. lambs at 13.75 to 14.75 for 92 pounds and lighter sheep 6 75 to 5 50.
Mrs Sally Mayfield Howard of Ruston died at her home early Monday. She leaves two daughters Kate Howard city librarian and Aline Howard and sisters Dr C H Larance and Mrs feta Howard of Rose. A member of the Methodist church, she is buried at Greenwood cemetery with funeral services at the Howard home conducted by E E McFadden.
New York stocks advanced despite tight money delays with early losses erased by afternoon. Many issues climbed to new highs including American Can General Electric Allied Chemical North American Atchison and Pennsylvania. Calls and loans tightened while analysts forecast relief before mid July.
Chicago grain and markets report show grains easing after an initial firmness. Wheat declines while corn and oats fluctuate and provisions move within mixed ranges as buyers hesitate.
Italian Riviera report says the distinguished poet Gabriele d Annunzio is recovering after a successful appendectomy. He reportedly tolerated a local anesthetic well and handled the operation without difficulty. He is in his 68th year.
In New York on June 25 raw sugar held steady with 38 000 bags of Porto Rican and 20 000 bags of Cuban for July to local refiners at 3.58 duty paid. Futures opened unchanged then rose 2 3 points on short covering, later eased amid liquidation by producers with refiners bidding 4.85 for fine granulated.
Potatoes trading on the Chicago market show new stock steady to fair with stronger demand for the best lots. Shipments totaled 543 cars with 170 new and 48 old on track. Bliss Triumphs tops at 2.004 to 2.25 while old stock remains fair to dull. Wisconsin round whites priced around 50 per sack.
Poultry alive firmer with mixed receipts of 2 cars. Fowls 26, springs 39, broilers 34, roosters 20. Turkey totals 2,2230. ducks 1,7220. spring ducks 2h. geese 15. spring geese of.
Bobby Manziel will formally open his enlarged Fountain Café at 129 St John Street as the successor to the Post Office confectionery. The 16 by 55 foot space now costs 15000 with a 30 foot marble counter, seven tables and seating for 35, serving meals and cigars plus ice cream. A Victrola will provide music and 13 staff ensure service. Opening hours are 5 am to 10 pm daily.
In New Orleans on June 25 cottonseed oil markets closed steady with July and August futures near 8.50 to 8.55 cents per pound and upcoming months ranging from 7.62 to 8.85 cents, reflecting seasonal demand. Prime summer yellow quoted at 8.40 cents, crude 7.62 to 7.75 cents across contracts.
Associated Press reports butter receipts totaling 24 590 pounds with creamery extras at 42 1 4, standards 42 1 4, extras firsts 40 1 2 to 41 1 2, firsts 30 1 2 to 40 1 2, seconds 38 4 39. Eggs receipts unchanged at 25 102 cases.
Jackson Mississippi June 25 A concerted effort by Gulf coast legislators to move the current extraordinary session of the Mississippi legislature to the coast due to heat. Representative Houston Evans Gulfport leads the push and will offer a resolution asking Governor Bilbo to reconvene at Gulfport or another coastal site. The governor said he would grant the request if both legislative branches approve.
President Hoover informed Representative Aswell he cannot accept the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association invitation to speak in Asheville on July 4 due to pressing public business. He may still speak at Independence Hall Philadelphia and to naturalized citizens in New York City.
President Hoover accepts Henry P. Fletcher's resignation after 27 years in the diplomatic service. The Pennsylvanian served as ambassador to Rome and previously held posts in Mexico City and Santiago, and he was under secretary of state under Hughes. He accompanied the president on the South American tour shortly after Hoover’s election.
Liverpool notes cotton spot prices firming with higher levels across grades. American futures quietly steady after a day of 6,000 bales sold, including 4,800 American. receipts total 13,000 with 3,900 American. Futures settled steady with July through May lifting to about 9.91–9.99.
Governor Huey P. Long leases an eleventh floor suite in the Whitney Central bank building for his private law office. The arrangement includes a large office a secretary’s office and an ante room. Neither Long nor the real estate firm discuss the lease.
Delta Air Service announces a six passenger plane will join the Jackson Mississippi to Birmingham route on July 1 expanding the through service to 700 miles from Birmingham to Dallas. Flights run west Monday Wednesday Friday and east Tuesday Thursday Saturday with daily service planned as demand grows. Keystone Patrician tri motor planes carrying 20 passengers will be added later.
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes will not serve liquor at the American embassy residence in Prince's Gate London a move described as his personal stance and a break with prior practice by American ambassadors. Dawes cited his own history of abstaining from alcohol in Washington and elsewhere.
A list from the police court shows A A Anderson and C P Ward fined $5 each for speeding. Several individuals identified as Negroes or with racial descriptors were fined for fighting, drunkenness or illegal whiskey, with sums from $6 to $250 and sentences up to 30 days. Additional cases include vagrancy, carrying concealed weapons, and running a red light, with city and state charges noted.
New York on June 25 reported mixed quotations for foreign currencies. British pound priced at 4.84 56 16 dollars, France 3.90 8 4, Germany 23.79 1 2, Norway 26.62 1 2, Tokyo 43.85, Shanghai 57.95, Montreal 99.09 3 8. Other quotes include Belgium 13.88 and Greece 1.29 3 8. Brazil 11.88 and Spain 14.15.
In Meridian Mississippi last Wednesday, Elaine Upchurch of Lincoln married James A Summersill, son of Mr. and Mrs. J S Summersill. Summersill serves as extra operator for Illinois Central railroad. his father was longtime local agent. Upchurch family noted as prominent in Lincoln parish.
Robert Maestri's lawyers filed an appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court from Judge Mark Boatner's ruling that Majestic was not entitled to the conservation commissioner seat. Maestri had been appointed by Governor Long, and an ouster suit against Dr. V. K. Irion proceeded under the decision.
Paris police closed a war against doctors who injury patients to collect damages. One doctor, Gaston Prieur, was sentenced to two years in prison, fined, and banned from practicing for 10 years. Five assistants received four to 10 months, with fines. Other doctors face trial.
The War Department authorized plans by the Louisiana Highway Commission for a bridge across the Middle River near Jonesville, one mile above the river mouth, marking a key step in regional infrastructure.
F. H. Drake of Minden and J. B. Kendall of Ruston discussed the proposed medical arts building in the city and spent a large part of the day here working on the project.
Dr Clarence Cook Little former president of the University of Michigan filed for divorce from Catherine Andrews Little in Michigan Court. Hearing set for August 20 with court-ordered delay. Little left Maine for cancer research. Mrs Little and their children nearby in schooling contexts.
The Lafourche parish event presents a carnivorous festival with Lions and jungle friends at Bill's Cafe. Activities run 4 to 5 p.m. including cooking, songs, invocations, and a welcome roar by Lion A Flowers. Prizes to be presented by A Flowers. Lions and guests expected.
Light rain fell Monday afternoon easing heat and drought across the area. The rainfall offered needed relief to corn and feed crops, helping farms amid a week of high temperatures in the region.
The Fourth Judicial District of Ouachita Parish Louisiana will sell at the Monroe Court House on Saturday July 6 1929 at the principal door the Ford Coupe Motor No 1351171 and Chevrolet Coupe license No 1 seized under writ to satisfy costs. Terms cash without appraisal. Milton Coverdale clerk June 25 29 July 2
S M Collins registered civil engineer announces relocation to Room 106 Old Central Savings Bank Building after Urani Petroleum Co left the city. He offers surveys plats subdivisions resurveys and well locations with prompt affordable service after twelve years in practice. Office phone 600 residence 126
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