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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 42 to 49 points as markets fluctuated on showers in Texas and weather forecasts. Early gains gave way to losses before partial recovery aided by export activity and a jump in Egyptian cotton in Liverpool.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 4 point gain to a 10 point decline as old crop positions held steady in line with firmer Liverpool cables. Reports of showers in Texas and elsewhere eased prices with May easing from 25.35 to 25.99 while October fell from 25.55 to 25.35, net losses 5 to 15 points.
Liverpool reports moderate spot business with prices steady across categories. Sales reach 7,000 bales, including 6,500 American. receipts total 17,000 bales with 11,200 American. Futures edges barely steady with March through January contracts listed.
Chicago market reports show poultry alive steady with levels for fowls springs roosters turkeys ducks geese amid steady prices. Butter and creamery product prices move with creamery extras standards and firsts quoted. eggs rise with receipts at 22 468 cases and firsts at 30 cents per dozen.
Chicago markets opened mixed as government carry-over estimates for July 1 were seen around 51 million bushels, well below 1924’s 101 million. Wheat then rallied nearly four cents, corn followed the rise, oats fell short, and hogs supported higher provisions.
Eva Bradford reviews the Saenger Theatre show My China Doll starring Barbara Browell in Mandarin costume. The production blends New York Chinatown vistas with dreamlike lands and colorful lighting. Charles George as male lead offends some in the Monroe audience by criticizing front-row patrons. Browell anchors the show though other female roles are scarce. audience restraint at curtain falls earns praise.
L. W. Baldwin of the Missouri Pacific railway arrived with other officials to deliver the chief address at the traffic club banquet in Shreveport. He said the railroad situation in the United States is more satisfactory now due to better understanding between railroad men and the public.
William LaTrosse a longtime Kansas outlaw surrendered in Butler County after turning back to face gunfire to protect Hazel Henderson during a standoff. He had fled since 1923 after violating a parole and plans to wed the Henderson sister before any renewed charges.
Chicago March 16 market report shows hogs trading 12.25 to 18.80 with weights and slaughters noted. Cattle receipts 19 000 with bids mostly 11.50 to 12.25 and yearlings around 11.25. Sheep 19 000 with Texas 76 pound clip at 14.00 and ewes top 10.75.
Cattle receipts 19 000 with top long yearlings at 11 25 and butcher cows 4 75 to 6 25. Hogs receipts 7 000 with packer top 14 05 and bulk sales 18 66 to 14 00. Sheep receipts 7 000 with lambs to shippers at 17 00 and ewes at 10 00.
Arcadia churches urge citizens and fraternal groups in Bienville Parish to back law enforcement against Prohibition violations. At a joint service of the First Baptist and M E Church South Arcadia they resolved to support officers and promote strict enforcement to stamp out violations nationwide and locally.
The Izaak Walton league will meet at City Hall tonight at 7 30 p.m. It is the first real meeting since organization. The society has about 200 members and plans to organize the state with a Shreveport meeting planned soon.
Three youths held in a police cell tried to break through the ceiling using a broom handle. They opened a hole into the attic, finding no exit. One is sentenced to the Louisiana Training Institute for robbery. the others are in custody for investigation. Jailer W H Bannister discovered the failed escape.
Judge Percy Sandel sentenced J J Hoover to eight months in jail in district court on Saturday for manufacturing whisky. Hoover, on his second Volstead violation, was arrested March 3 at his Wall Lake area home after confessing ownership of mash found at a nearby negro house.
A two story home owned by R. R. Redditt in Columbia burned Sunday morning after a spark set the roof alight. The blaze, which was beyond control by discovery, threatened nearby houses before Columbia’s bucket brigade stopped it. First floor furniture survived while second floor was lost. the home valued at about ten thousand dollars and partially insured. The Redditt family moved to the McSween building in King and James addition.
Secretary Donald F. Walker of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce plans a casual dinner at Hotel Monroe for fourteen South and Central American health officers arriving from Shreveport by automobile. Monroe officials and local health unit members will attend. The group will tour the Louisiana Training Institute and gas fields before leaving for Alexandria tomorrow.
Special to the News-Star from Rayville Louisiana dated March 16 reports progress on a Missouri Pacific railroad extension from Epps to Delhi spurring business. A Coca Cola bottling plant is being remodeled into a two story facility with factory space on the first floor and warehouse on the second. The Macon Ridge National Bank continues to occupy its front quarters. Additionally a brick Cuttler garage building is under construction in Delhi along the Dixie Overland Highway from Vicksburg to Shreveport on Carp lot in east Delhi.
Two boys at the Louisiana Training Institute made a dawn escape around 6 am. One s described as tall in yellow union suits with boots and cap, the other in blue union suits with shoes and cap. Police are actively pursuing the runaways.
Andrew Henderson faced a $100 fine or 100 days in jail on a city weapon charge and $100 plus costs for a 60 day jail term on a state charge after an appeal was granted. Clarence Morgan and Willie Douglas received 30 days each for dangerous and suspicious behavior. Assertions of multiple minor offenses, juvenile handling, and license plate violations are noted with various fines and jail terms.
Fight marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office on Saturday with a license granted to M. L. Standifer of Forrest La and Miss Ora Lee Greer of Jonesboro. Several marriage certificates were taken out by listed individuals including John Albert Pearlie Wilks Silas Turner Leila Ering James Harris Alice Williams Gus Jackson Nannie Webb Houston Manning Janie Nelson Cleveland Gully May Allen Gillie Phillips Clara Cason. Two bicycles believed stolen by a theft ring were found, one at 2210 Gordon Avenue and another near Knowles Filling Station on Lovers Lane.
Camp Fire Girls chapters outline a week of events from church services to school programs and a grand ceremonial at Camp Walohi Lazar's Point. Meetings cover guardian presence, group gatherings, and parent entertainment with coordination across Tatapochon Minnehaha Litahni and Naswakee groups.
The Wachelovan group held a singing event last Monday afternoon at their shack. Girls enjoyed songs from Camp Fire, with sandwiches, cake, and pop served, per Martha Chandler.
A joyful group of Walohi girls celebrate moving into a pre built camp at Lazars Point. They lit their first fire under the Camp Walohi sign and look forward to health skills crafts and friendships. Next week Minnehaha Camp Fire girls visit and a guest from the group will host at Camp Walghi.
New post boxes installed in residential areas under Postmaster A A Thoman. Last week every mailbox in the city received a coat of dark olive green paint, improving appearance and uniformity across neighborhoods. Lost stock certificates for Central Savings Bank and Trust Company are warned against purchase by C W Parnell of West Monroe Louisiana.
Indiana investors will build a weed woodworking plant north of Bastrop's glass factory with 20 to 30 workers and about 25000 dollars initial investment. Bastrop agrees a $1000 subsidy and street access. Local finance committee to raise funds. Several Bastrop residents visited Crossett Arkansas for Royal Arch Masons gathering.
Dr. E Williams, longtime veterinary inspector based in Monroe since September 1923, is transferred to DeRidder Louisiana and will report April 1 for a one year assignment. The move leaves northeast Louisiana without an inspector, with Ouachita parish deemed adequately covered for now. The office operates under the state board of health with the U S Bureau of Animal Industry.
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