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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
7
The storm devastated Murphysboro De Soto and Griffin with as many as 500 plus dead and 2 000 to 3 000 injured. Relief efforts mobilized by Red Cross government and state troops, with hospitals overwhelmed and thousands homeless.
New York March 20 cotton futures edged higher with a net rise of 24 to 83 points across front months. March at 25.00 to 25.60, May 25.76 to 26.98, July 25.??, Oct 25.45 to 25.48, Dec 25.46 to 26.16. Opening steady with March at 26.18 and other months near 25.40 to 28.12.
Chicago reports show a broad drop across grains with wheat slipping up to 5 1 2 cents a bushel and rye down about 7 cents. Despite early selling, buying volume steadied prices with may wheat closing around 161 8 4. Corn and oats followed wheat moves, while provisions mirrored grain and hog market weakness.
Liverpool cotton market shows steady futures with March at 13.91 pence and May at 18.94, July 18.97, October 18.65, December 13.53, January 13.48. Spot demand strong for good middling through strictly good middling. sales 9,000 bales with 3,000 American and receipts 6,000 including 2,600 American.
Prof H J Coxy, government forecaster in Chicago, describes a midwestern spring cyclone origin from the Gulf of Lower California path via Colorado Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Ohio Valley. He explains warm air meeting cold waves forms cyclones with tornadoes on the edges causing damage.
Washington report says the District of Columbia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy has had its rights forfeited by failure to resolve a long standing leadership dispute between rival factions. Police were once called to a district meeting amid tensions as factions elected rival presidents. The suspension, notified by president general Mrs Frank Irhold of Americus, Ga, severs ties with the national body and raises questions about the units functioning during the suspension.
King Victor Emmanuel III and Premier Mussolini with Acting President Simons of Germany send condolences to the United States. A 45 degree funnel and hail described the scene. In West Frankfort a five day old infant was pulled from ruins. mother crushed. Tetanus threat looms as medical aid rushes in. De Soto women raise thousands for victims.
A Murphysboro Ill tornado bulletin lists 823 dead and 2,990 injured nationwide. Illinois reports 645 dead, Indiana 100, Tennessee 83, Missouri 27, Kentucky 18, with relief efforts led by Red Cross officials in Washington. Antitoxin stocks moved from Indianapolis to Carbondale and Murphysboro as James L. Feiser assumed supreme command of the disaster area.
The Richland parish police jury approved a resolution endorsing the Louisiana Highway Commission in its Pontchartrain controversy and the Watson Williams contract. The body praised the commission for safeguarding state interests and advancing road building, citing the commission's detailed circular to the people of Louisiana.
Mitzi impressed a refined Monroe audience with The Magic Ring at the Saenger theater last night. Polly Church played by Mitzi charmed with a natural, unforced persona while a capable chorus of young women supplied elegant supporting scenes and Oriental stage splendor.
The performance showcased talent and modesty that delighted the audience. The cast possessed marvelous dancing ability and strong voices. The Magic Ring stood out as a show of great distinction and those who missed it have reason to regret.
Louisville reports 18 dead and 131 injured as Kentucky rallies to bury victims. Officials note a return to normal life in tornado districts, with discussions of state damage and a possible total near 300000 dollars pending verification.
Ouachita bridge project advances with a 36 foot roadway for vehicles and two eight foot walks for pedestrians. Traffic on the present bridge handles about 6000 cars daily. Financing faces bond issues under Louisiana law. local officials will seek a plan to overcome legal barriers with the Highway Commission attorney next week. Federal road aid of 900000 annually is too dispersed to fund large projects now, but Ouachita parish expects support in 1926 1927 and 1928.
A trip report states the party was cordially received by the commission and given full consideration. The following members traveled: Theo F. Terzia Ouachita police jury president Arnold Bernstein Monroe mayor RK Browning West Monroe mayor FR Morrison parish engineer Will Atkinson Monroe commissioner J L Rosa Monroe police juror Harry Russell Monroe city attorney Fred Mitchell West Monroe councilman J H Watkins H A Millsaps West Monroe citizens chosen by council T E Flournoy J M Cobb J J Heath C E Faulk Travis Oliver Monroe citizens chosen by police jury.
The Aeronautical Association of the United States shows interest in forming a local chapter. Efforts focus on establishing organizational structure, recruitment, and activities to promote aviation knowledge and safety in the community.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce received a letter urging action to establish a local flying field or improve the former one. Secretary Donald F Walker invites aeronautics enthusiasts to contact him to form a local air club and promote air mail service support for Monroe.
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