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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures closed steady to higher early and then eased after rain prospects. March through December contracts showed gains at open, with May, July and October posting 22 to 25 point gains before retreating. Noon bids remained steady with March at 25.85 and May at 26.08.
Cotton futures opened firm driven by limited rain prospects in the southwest and firm Liverpool cables. July rose to new highs before retreating, May and October followed with gains and later prices steadied with modest increases and steady bids across May July October December.
Cattle numbers around 20 000 in Kansas City with calves 4000 fed offerings 8.25 to 10.25 top weights and yearlings 11.00. hogs 9000 bulk 13.40 to 13.85. 180 to 3.20 pounds 13.50 to 18.85. sheep 10000 top to shipers 17.25 to 17.15 and fresh shorn wethers 9.35. In Chicago hogs 57000 medium weights 18.86 to 14.00. 160 to 200 pounds 13.75 to 14.00. cattle 20000. top weighty steers 11.50. yearlings 12.50. vealers 12.00 to 12.50. sheep 20000 with lambs 18.00 and feeding lambs 17.00 to 17.75.
Henry C Langston a 57 year old Spanish American War veteran reportedly suffers aggravated tuberculosis. He previously stayed at U S Sanitarium Johnson City Tenn and Algiers then Alexandria before moving to Monroe to be near his sister Nellie Bostick. Sister seeks funding from the Veterans Bureau to admit him to Kerbyville Texas sanatorium.
Court records show Volstead violators not guilty of possessing jake but guilty of Hood bill corn liquor offenses. Defendants include David Sampson John Henry and A J Cook fined $100 and costs with jail time. Other cases covered speeding vagrancy fighting reckless driving and trespassing with varied fines and jail days.
Liverpool reports cotton spot demand good but business moderate with prices steady. Sales reach 10 000 bales including 8500 American. receipts total 12 000 bales, 11 900 American. Futures closed barely steady with figures for March May July October December and January.
Chicago market notes on March 9 show batter and creamery extras at 48 1 2 cents, standards 48, firsts 40 1 2 to 44, seconds 34 to 36 1 2. eggs up with 23 102 cases, firsts 28 to 28 1 2, seconds 26 to 26 1 2. Poultry alive unchanged with fowls 25 26, springs 80, roosters 19, turkeys 25, ducks 27, geese 14.
Chicago March 9 Export demand of large volume pushed wheat prices higher as Liverpool quotes spurred gains. Early trading showed wide swings with May and July contracts rising before pulling back amid thin market turnover. Corn and oats followed wheat weaker after opening gains while provisions slipped as hogs and corn declined.
In New Orleans on March 9 the city mourns Merith a renowned banker who has died at age 80. The obituary notes his prominence in local finance and his long service to the community.
Rev Frank Tripp, president and general manager, expresses gratitude for community support in furnishing the Riverside sanitarium. Baptists and Presbyterians contributed silver and reception room furnishings while the Protestant Women's League provides linens. A chimney spark caused a small roof fire at Breard and Twelfth streets around 5 30 Saturday. fire department contained the blaze at a one story frame house owned by C Richardson.
Police report says Bill Bradshaw a Negro cook was held up at a eastern city street. A white man used a pistol to take $6 and a pocketbook and fled. Investigators are pursuing leads.
Mrs Lou Ellen Mosely aged 79 died after a week of influenza and pneumonia. A Louisiana resident largely throughout life, she was active in Mosely Bluff and Walnut Ridge communities. Survived by children Dr J M Mosely Shreveport Mrs B H Scheen Monroe Mrs Ruth Brumfield Winnfield and Dr C H Mosely Monroe services conducted at 1008 North Third Street by Reverends W H Jordan F M Freeman and Frank Tripp. Burial in Hasley Cemetery West Monroe. Pallbearers included nephews Charles Thompson Curtis Taylor Dr Duke Hodge D W Hodge C D Sellers T R Hodge Grover Sellers and Dr Jessel L Adams.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce launches a financing drive for a well funded baseball team. Secretary Donald F Walker urges broad civic support as a key city advertisement. A strong arm committee and general committee begin canvassing the city to complete the budget and back the effort.
Ruston L P I campus home economics hall hosted a senior reception for twenty five seniors and faculty wives with Irish decorations music and a crossword contest. Winners Mrs Ernest Kidd and Miss Alexa Harring received an Irish hat filled with candy. Guests enjoyed creamed oysters sandwiches olives and tea followed by ice. Other notes list local visits and weekend guests from Monroe Baton Rouge Minden Ferriday and Ferriday area.
T P Tichell and Sam Rizzo who run a Lee avenue general merchandise store were arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Covedale and Deputy D L Roper on possessing stolen goods. They were jailed in the city. No case details have been released. An additional arrest is likely as the sheriff conducts the investigation. Bonds will be set this afternoon by Judge Percy Sandel.
Three men were arrested on a Volstead act charge for whiskey possession in West Monroe Saturday. Scott Maxwell, a white man, was found with a pint of whiskey about 4 pm by Deputy Sheriff Fred Childers. George Roberts and Raymond Murray, both Black, had five bottles of whiskey seized by Officers Clyde Mitchell and Tom Hicks on the streets that night. All three were jailed in the city jail.
In connection with the D. W. Griffith film America at the Saenger Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Old Virginia Quartet will give a musical prologue. Additional numbers and arrangements will accompany the feature, which comes highly recommended. Rupert Hughes lauds Griffith's film for its powerful blend of arts and its sweeping emotional impact.
Two stolen vehicles were found within hours. A Ford touring car with plate 117207 stolen from T. R. Roberson of Terminal Heights was recovered in the southern city by Officer Leo Fleming. A Ford roadster owned by K. Cooley of 602 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, was found abandoned in West Monroe by Traffic Officer Clyde Mitchell. Both cars were returned to their owners.
A deputy sheriff from Olla brought a man to Columbia and identified him as Shadwick. Rumor said he was John Shadwick who escaped from jail, but authorities learned he is from Texas and wanted there for stealing a car. He agreed to return to Texas without extradition papers, with Texas authorities expected to request him soon.
Dr. A L Peters practice in Suite 203 at the Ouachita National Bank Building lists office and residence phone numbers 1498 and 1547 for patient contact and appointments.
A church announced a second baptism will be held later at the same pool, following a similar ceremony. The plan indicates continued use of the pool for religious rites by the church.
The Saltzman body found in Hotel Monroe room was shipped to England Ark for burial, with wife and brother from Pine Bluff aiding in arrangements for the funeral. Thomas J Seale aged 78 died in Jackson Miss and was transported to Bastrop for interment this afternoon.
Mrs. Bartard Antley aged seventy eight and longtime resident of Union parish near Colson died Sunday at her home. She was the widow of Will Antley. Burial services were conducted by the Peters Co of this city today.
C R Richardson aged 40 died after a brief illness at St Francis sanitarium at 1 25 Sunday morning. The body was conveyed to Rhinehardt Louisiana for burial in Oak Grove cemetery at that town.
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