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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
7
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New Orleans cotton futures opened steady with January at 22.14 March 22.16 May 22.10 October 22.30 December 22.19. Early trades showed gains on short covering but prices eased later. December touched 22.12 March 22.19 as rain in Oklahoma lowered grade premiums. Trading remained light ahead of the 10 o'clock government report.
Cotton futures opened steady with October at 22.82, December 22.76, January 22.02, March 22.28, May 22.52. Early trading showed a two point decline on stoker but mostly 1 to 6 points higher on Liver pool cues and reports of supply pressures in northern belt. liquidation and southern selling provided some trade buying as the market remained active with modest fluctuations. December rose to 23.80 in early dealings as the market hovered about seven points higher by hour’s end.
Poultry alive fair receipts amount to 12 cars with fowls priced 17 1 2 to 24 1 2 cents, roosters 15 1 2 cents, springs 12 2 2 cents, turkeys 20 cents, ducks 22 to 25 cents, geese 19 cents.
Chicago Oct 8 Wheat prices faced a sharp setback as spring crop weather in the northwest improved and export demand slowed. A broad downturn followed initial declines with corn and oats pressured by wheat weakness. Provisions also fell with hogs and grain lower.
A national church convention considers revising the divorce canon and appointing a presiding bishop under a revised procedure. Named candidates include Bishop Thomas F. Gailor and Bishop Charles H. Brent, with debate over eligibility of Bishop Theodore Ing Reese. The House of Deputies debates prayer book revisions and air travel language changes while other sessions advance officers and auxiliary programs.
Reverend S B Williams reports two rival colleges opening in the state Basile College led by Reverend Williams and Opelousas College led by C W Rodgers. Basile rebuilt after fire and Opelousas gains $20000 endowment seed money under M E Church. Both institutions prosper with strong French American support.
Reports show a smaller increase in last yield than expected due to a prolonged drought and pest pressure. Early frost could decide final output in the belt with rains boosting Oklahoma bolls but freezing weather feared in Texas reduces gains. state ginning totals through October 1 are listed with Alabama to Virginia amounts and a national total.
Urania production reports show four standardized wells in section 19-10.2F producing 225 barrels of oil per day. No. 7 and No. 8 from Urania Petroleum, Rowe Wallace No. 2, Zeigin et al No. 2, and Zeigin et al No. 3 upcoming. total 10 cars shipped, 1500 barrels stored. more wells underway including Urania No. 9 and Beckman-Freeman No. 8.
Spain and France consolidate operations on the eastern front. The French group north of Kifane advances swiftly, nearing Sidi Ali Bou Rebka, with control of the mountain chain seen as key to reaching the plains and gaining strategic advantages.
Washington stars Bluege and Covey clash with Pittsburgh as Bluege suffers dizzy spells after a blow to the head. Myer runs for Bluege and Barnhart is twice retired as the Pirates resist late threats.
In the eighth inning the Senators push Rice on base as Aldridge works through the frame with a mix of hits and miscues. Pirates answer with Carey and Cuyler harnessing a homer to right and a late rally as Barnhart and Traynor add hits. Two runs, two hits, two errors recorded in the frame.
The crowd stayed hopeful in the ninth as Joe Harris drew a walk and Myer advanced, but a late rally stalled. Veach sacrificed in McNeely’s scoring position, yet Reuther struck out and Rice finished with an out, leaving one run and one hit with no errors.
The Morehouse Ouachita Baptist Association held its fall meeting at the Bastrop church. Officers named include Moderator Rev. Winston Borum of Ruston and clerk S. C. Blackmon of Monroe, treasurer Mrs. B. E. Barham of Oak Ridge, with Frank Masling of Monroe on the executive board. The women's group elected Superintendent Mrs. H. M. Bennett Bastrop and other officers. Delegates from Bastrop area attended.
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Morehouse Parish School Board awarded the Bastrop high school contract to H. Cleveland of Shreveport for 139,544 and the Collinston school contract to 0 Olivier and Son of Lake Charles for 25,000 after reviewing fourteen bids. Electric and plumbing work for the Bastrop building to be let later, bringing total to 200,000.
A meeting for all Ouachita Parish school teachers is set for 10 a m Saturday Oct 10 at Parish High to organize election of five delegates to the Louisiana State Teachers Association meeting in Baton Rouge on November 19. Three delegates must be classroom teachers. Also on the program are songs and readings by local students and teachers.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury considers an election for a ten year five mill tax to fund road building bridge repair and gravel roof upkeep to improve farm access regardless of weather. The proposal would yield about 425000 over ten years. A special jury meeting will be held soon to decide on this measure. Also, Walter Shoemaker, a Canadian ex soldier with one arm, was arrested for carrying concealed weapons and jailed in the parish.
Ruston officials voted to lease vacant land on West Mississippi Avenue from the W S and P railroad to create a wagon yard for vendors and visitors lacking parking or hitching space. The measure aims to ease congestion and serve farmers and townspeople. A local church group attends a regional association meeting in Oak Grove, while residents travel to Monroe and Shreveport for family and medical needs.
Steve Freeland, a Black man, was arrested by a deputy sheriff at Fairbanks last night for manufacture and possession of whiskey. It is his second offense.
Special to the News-Star Bastrop La October 8 reports Mrs P M Biddison hosting a bridge party with prize towels and handkerchiefs for winners Mrs W W Henderson and Mrs Badeaux. Guests included Mrs Todd and numerous local ladies. additional notes cover sewing club hosting, parties for Miss Dorothy Taylor, and social visits by Miss Lucille Botkin and Mr and Mrs Slavens Fox returning from New York City.
Mrs Cornelia Wylie aged 37 wife of D A Wylie of Winnsboro died at a local sanitarium after sudden paralysis led to brain abscess. Survived by husband three children Dan Nelson Carrie Louise and Charles Edward sister Miss Annie Nelson and four brothers. Funeral from Baptist church Winnsboro tomorrow at 10 am with burial in Winnsboro cemetery.
G P Aulds aged 67, a farmer, died at his home near Choudrant yesterday. He is survived by his wife and family. Burial was made today with Peters Co. in charge.
Funeral held in Greenville Texas for Miss Rachel M'Cormick daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank M'Cormick formerly of Monroe now of Greenville Texas burial took place there news of her death caused widespread sorrow in Monroe she had many friends among floral tributes the high school she attended sent a large floral tribute to the service
New tracks begin at Jackson street and extend five blocks east on Ouachita avenue. Heavier rails and new cass tires aim for smoother safer street car travel. Work should not delay Missouri Pacific depot belt line service along Ouachita avenue.
Two African American men were arrested with Jacob Hester for the attempted robbery of Cutlay Packing Company several weeks ago. Frielander Jackson and Buster Henderson, packing company employees, are said to have involvement. One has confessed to the sheriff, while Hester pleaded not guilty in district court last week, with a trial expected later this month.
Police report shows Fred Wilson alias A Henson held on check forgeries and drug issues. He was arrested in West Monroe while passing a bad check. Mrs Ben Brasher, a companion, was arrested with morphine and check stamping gear. Wilson confessed to fake checks in Pine Bluff, Dallas, and a Louisiana town near the Arkansas line.
Atlantic City N J Oct 8 The American Federation of Labor faces eighty four resolutions with fifteen committees hearing them Officials expect the Shafir resolution calling for recognition of Soviet Russia and full diplomatic and commercial relations to be unlikely to pass President Green announced a memorial meeting for the late Samuel Gompers for next Monday morning
Newark October 8 Harrison W Noel accused slayer of six year old Mary Daly of Montclair and of Raymond Pierce a chauffeur must face trial in Essex county for the chauffeur murder.
West Monroe officials adopt Ordinances 647 to 649 in a formal Oct 6 1925 meeting. The measures include paying town accounts totaling 1645.72 and fixing general tax rates at 5.5 mills plus additional levies to cover bonded debt and water works expenses for 1926. A 1926 town budget is approved and a 3 000 loan is authorized secured by water rents. The session adjourns with no further business.
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