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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans Cotton Futures Open Higher After Rain in Belt
Cotton futures opened steady to active with December and March quotes around 20.6. Prices eased after the call with December at 20.57 and March at 20.60 before a rally as heavy rain in Texas and other belt areas boosted demand for spot cotton. Liverpool trades showed losses of 1 to 7 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Texas
New York Cotton Opens Barely Steady on Rain Hit Trade
The cotton market opened barely steady with declines of 6 to 13 points and early losses of 10 to 14 points amid hedging and selling pressure. Rain aided the southwest while December prices steadied after a drop to 21 10, with buying driven by profit taking and cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Liverpool
Liverpool Cotton Market Reports Quiet Demand and Steady Prices
Liverpool on Oct 13 reports spot cotton prices steady across grades with American bids at 12.06 for strictly good middling and 11.60 for strictly middling. Sales reach 6,000 bales, receipts 12,000, including 6,600 American. Futures closed barely steady with October at 11.05 and July at 11.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Poultry Receipts Reported by Chicago Firm
Fate. Eggs Poultry CHICAGO Oct 13. Poultry firm reports receipts of 25 cars with fowls 16 23c, Springs 21c, roosters 1f, turkeys 25c, ducks 21c, geese 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Caillaux Faces Radicals in Budget Hearings
Paris reports Finance Minister Caillaux returning from a U S debt mission to confront die hard radical and socialist critics in the Chamber of Deputies finance committee. He presented a summary of the cabinet situation and endured sharp questioning as hearings on the 1926 appropriations proceed, with a capital levy policy likely to be demanded to cover the budget deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A. P
Caillaux
United States
Washton
Chamber of Deputies
Finance Committee
Rain Follows Circus Parade Through DeSiard Street
Rain interrupted a lengthy circus parade that moved along DeSiard Street, drawing one of the city’s largest crowds in months. Animals, wagons, horses and clowns drew cheers before a downpour drenched reformers gathered at the eastern tent grounds near DeSiard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSiard Street
DeSiard
Horse Falls Injures Boy Riding Wet Pavement
A 13 year old black boy Wilbur Beckwith was riding a horse that slipped on wet pavement in front of 412 Walnut street. The horse fell causing a fractured ankle for theboy who was transported to St. Francis sanitarium by a passing motorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Beckwith
Walnut Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Auto Accidents Reported in West Monroe Area
Two automobile crashes occurred yesterday in West Monroe. C. W. Horne drove into a street corner at Grand and Liard streets after failing to heed a traffic signal, causing severe damage. A collision on DeSiard street involved W. W. Boxley and Miss Frances Kirby. neither vehicle sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Horne
West Monroe
Grand and
Liard Streets
W. W. Boxley
Tmuise Anne Avenue
Frances Kirby
DeSiard Street
Bample Case Stolen Containing Pencils
A sample case containing silver and Duofold pencils was stolen from a car parked near the Masonic Temple. Brown Bigle led the case as police investigated a burglary call at Her Tire Service station. Investigators Ham and Harmond found no loss from the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Brown Bigle
North Cond Street
Ham and
Harmond
Weeks Resigns War Secretary Post in Harding Era
Senate and House await President Coolidge decision on Weeks resignation with Dwight F. Davis likely to be named. Davis has run administrative bureaus since Weeks fell ill last March while Weeks plans a extended trip through South America after returning to Massachusetts in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Harding
Coolidge
Weeks
Dwight F. Davis
Missouri
Department
Interior Department
New
Davis
South America
Massachusetts
Building Unity of Europe at Locarno Meet
Locarno Switzerland October 13 European foreign ministers say Europe builds unity through the security conference. They expect Germany to join the League of Nations with mutual guarantees under its covenant. Rhine pact length and penalties likely unchanged. unanimous league council approval remains a hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locarno
Switzerland
A. P
Europe
Larcona
Associated Press
Germany
League of Nations
Poland
Czecho
Slovakia
League Council
Council
Two Bodies Still Missing In Yacht Wreck Off coast
Melbourne Florida October 18 two bodies remain missing after the Clara A capsized in Sebastian Inlet 18 miles south of Melbourne. Four couples aboard were all lost except Mr and Mrs David Barnes survivors. The craft carried 25 people including prospective buyers on a Florida trip. Captain Ed Arnold of Sebastian expressed sorrow for the tragedy as authorities continued investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fla
A. P
Sebastian Inlet
Here
Melbourne Farms Company
Florida
Associated Press
David Barnes
Philadelphia
Clara A
Ed Arnold
Sebastian
Nassau
Damages Sought in Death of Employee Samuel Henderson
Ollie and Nancy Henderson sue Louisiana Power Company seeking 3075 damages for the death of their son Samuel Henderson. They say he was clearing a right of way in Morehouse parish for the company’s transmission line when struck by an axe from a fallen tree. The accident occurred May 29 with death on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Power Company
Ollie
Nancy Henderson
Samuel Henderson
Morehouse Parish
Pirates Win Today’s Game Rallies Tie Onalsd
In a tense ball game the Pirates tie the score late as Traynor singles, Moore scores on a fielder's choice, and Barnhart is thrown out at first. Severeid and Kremer deal in a back-and-forth inning while Rice and Goslin contribute for the Senators. Two runs, one hit, one error.
Fourth Inning baseball notes from Senators and Pirates
In the fourth, Senators players Harris Carey Bluege Peck and Bluege had a single while Kremer and Smith struck out. Pirates MeInnis Smith and Kremer also went down swinging as Ferguson delivered fastballs. No runs or errors recorded.
Fifth Inning Showdown As Pirates Tie With Senators
In the fifth, Peck walked and popped to the pitcher as Severeid singled and was thrown out at first by Wright. Ferguson struck out twice, then fanned on a third strike off the corner. Moore hit a solo homer for the Pirates near the scoreboard as Carey lined out and Cuyler was retired at first. Barnhart doubled against the left field fence. Traynor walked and Goslin snagged a long drive scoring one run on two hits with no errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Judge
Bluege
Kremer
Wright
Peck
Pirate
Barnhart
Severeid
Ferguson
Cuyler
Pirates
Traynor
Stan Harris
Harris
McInnis
McIinnis
Smith
Rice
Srike
Washington
Stan
Goslin
Moore
Carey
Cente
Joe Harris
Eit
MeInnis
Meiinnis
Pall
Owens
McKechnie
Cuyier
McNeely
Leibold
Liebold
Kramer
Veach
Ruel
Ballou
S. Adams
MclInnis
Pirates and Senators Play By Play Inches Apart
In the sixth through eighth innings the Pirates and Senators trade action with hits by McInnis and Kremer’s pitching standout. Ferguson and Kremer mix curves as errors and plays halt for a broken box and displaced railing, leaving the score tight and tension high.
Ninth Inning SENATORS Rally Without Runs
In the ninth, Goslin foul balls and foul outs, Moore and Harris push hits, Judge fouls out, Bluege strikes out as Wright and Traynor close the frame. No runs, one hit, no errors.
Pirates announce seventh World Series game ticket sale
Pittsburgh officials outline tonight’s sales for the seventh World Series game at Forbes Field. If the Pirates win today to even the series at three, about 80 000 seats including grand stand and temporary boxes will be sold through the night with 2 800 permanent box holders receiving identification cards for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
A. P
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Pirates
Forbes Field
Merrimac Veteran dies at 90 in Plymouth
Colonel James Murray Atwood who directed a land battery fire against the Merrimac during the Civil War era fight with the Monitor in Hampton Roads died in Plymouth Massachusetts aged 90. He previously marked his 89th birthday with an airplane flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
A. P
James Murray Atwood
Merrimac
Monitor
Hampton Roads
Eastern Men Hurt in Wreck Near Covington
In Covington Louisiana three men from Washington were in a car crash while traveling to New Orleans. Earl Owens 21 of Pittsburgh was killed, Earl Morreau 21 was fatally hurt, and H E Murphy 20 was seriously hurt. Murphy spoke briefly, saying he did not know the others. The car struck a parked truck. Owens died this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
A. P
Earl Owens
Pittsburgh
Earl Morreau
Washington
H. E. Murphy
Here
Owens
New Orleans
Murphy
Philadelphia
Local Soldier Arrives at Fort Oglethorpe
Private Craft Lawrence, enlisted in the U S Army at the New Orleans recruiting office, arrived at Fort Oglethorpe on October 7 and is assigned to Troop F Sixth Cavalry where mail will reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ESS
Craft Lawrence
United States Army
New Orleans
Fort Oglethorpe
Sixth Cavalry
Doc Waddell Addresses Lions Club at Hotel Monroe
Doc Waddell advance agent for Hagenbeck-Wallace circus spoke to the Lions Club at Hotel Monroe about Herrin Illinois and the cleanup of crime there. He contrasted circus work with moral conversion and praised mothers, God, and interfaith unity as part of a broader message to the group. Margaret Stovall entertained diners during the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
H. S. Williams
Herrin
Versaillies
Earth
Heaven
Margaret Stovall
Paris interne loses arm in cancer graft discovery
Henri Vadon, a Paris hospital interne, lost an arm after a cancer patient’s tumor was possibly transferred via a needle. Surgeons note cancer transmission between people is unproven but study may revolutionize understanding. He received the Legion of Honor for his sacrifice to science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A. P
Henri Vadon
Vadon
Legion of Honor
Neva-Star Classifieds Promote Big Dividends
The notice urges readers to invest in Neva-Star classified ads claiming substantial dividends. It markets wide reach and quick responses for sellers and buyers in a concise promotional tone.
Two Piece Frock for Sportswear Described in Pattern
The description outlines a two piece sports frock in striped flannel silk or balbriggan with knit silk and linen combos. Features include a U shaped front with a silk vest, raglan sleeves blouse, and a four piece skirt with a long waisted bodice. Pattern No. 2791, sizes 14 to 18 years and 34 to 42 inches bust, price 45 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pictorial Review
Schepp Flees Home Under Mail Inundation From Appeal
Associates of Leopold Schepp pleaded for a halt to the flood of ideas sent after his call via the Associated Press for concrete ways to distribute his 14 year old donor’s surplus wealth. About 100000 communications arrived from around the world, with mail reaching 5000 letters daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Leopold Schepp
Schepp
Judea
Langley appeal argued in U S Court over 76 grounds
Congressman's appeal from a two year sentence in the Atlanta federal penitentiary was argued before the U S circuit court of appeals in Cincinnati. Langley Pikeville Ky and co defendant Milton Lipschutz Philadelphia faced similar sentences after joint indictments in Covington Ky on April 7 1924 and sentencing May 13 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
A. P
John W. Langley
Pikeville
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Covington
Milton Lipschutz
Philadelphia
Report Stolen Jewels To Be Returned Soon
Information from police headquarters says underworld channels have arranged the return tomorrow of $683000 worth of jewelry stolen from the Hotel Plaza apartment of Mrs. Jessie Woolworth Donahue on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Underworld
Hotel Plaza
Jessie Woolworth Donahue
Coolidge Decides to Attend World Series Game
President Coolidge wrestled with or decided to visit the World Series between Washington and Pittsburgh. He had not planned to go but seemed inclined to attend despite earlier intent. Mrs. Coolidge planned to go regardless of his final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Hodges Receives Pension After 36 Years of Service
B D Hodges of 201 Wood Street retires on pension after 36 years with the American Railway Express Company. He served 33 years as Monroe agent, 2 years Camden Arkansas, and 1 year Clarendon Arkansas. Superintendent E C Berry lauds Hodges as longest serving in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Express Company
B. D. Hodges
Wood Street
Hodges
Express Company
Monroe
Camden
Ark
Clarendon
E. C. Berry
Labor Federation Backs Textile Strike Unite Defends Wages
The American Federation of Labor voted to aid the United Textile Workers of America against the American Thread company of Willimantic Conn in their wage cut and union busting. About 2500 textile workers have been striking since March for a 10 percent wage restoration. The convention also backed fire prevention efforts, playground projects, and opposed shifting public work to non eight hour day terms while promoting a Saturday half holiday for government workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor Today
United Textile Workers of America
American Thread Company
Willimantic
Canada
Recreation and Playgrounds Association
Seizure Notice in Ouachita Court Sale of Brunswick Talking Machine
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court Milton Coverdale Sheriff announces sale of a Brunswick talking machine no 218,270 seized under a writ of fent at front door of Monroe court house on October 24 1925 cash with appraisement to highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Foster Jewelry and Music Company
Ing. Wee
Howell
Fourth Judicial District Court
Ouachita
Monroe
Louisiana
Towit
Brunswick Talking Machine
Milton Coverdale
Sheriff sale of Studebaker car in Ouachita Parish
The Fourth Judicial District Court sheriff announces the sale of a Studebaker automobile Motor No 15721 Serial No 3185475 to satisfy a writ of fi fa and costs. Sale at the Monroe courthouse front door between legal hours with cash payment and appraisal credit to the highest bidder. October 18 1925 Monroe Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Automobile
Fife
Monroe
Milton Coverdale
State of Louisiana
Fourth District Court
Parish of
Ouachita
Peter S. Mulhearn
Gibson Thibault
C. E. Faulk
Fourth Judicial Court
Louisiana
Seizure and Sale Ordered in Bevill Case No 1028
In Ouachita Parish Fifth Ward Magistrate Court S W Freeman sues J M Bevill. A writ of seizure directs sale of household goods at West Monroe City Hall front door on October 24 1925. Items include beds dressers refrigerators stoves chairs table sewing machine and more. Deputy Sheriff J A Johnson notes sale details and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fifth Ward
S. W. Freeman
J. M. Bevill
Fifth Judicial Court
Ouachita
West Monroe
Monroe
J. A. Johnson
Ouachita Parish Seeks Gravel for Arkans Road Project
Proposals due by eleven A M October 14 1925 to Ouachita Parish Police Jury for furnishing 6500 yards of road gravel meeting 40 percent gravel 20 percent clay binder delivered near Arkansas road as designated by the engineer R O Morrison Parish Highway Engineer Also sheriff sale notices list Ouachita Bank suit No 12968 W H Fuller and Gulf Finance seizure sale of a 1924 Ford truck in Monroe with property described and sale date October 24 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Arkansas Road
R. 0. Morrison
Parish
Public sale in Ouachita Parish succession case
The Fourth District Court of Ouachita Parish announces a public auction of the Ozella Davis estate in Monroe Louisiana on October 4 1925. Items include parcels of ground in West Monroe lots 1 and 2 and household furniture from the described premises. Sale requires cash and at least two thirds of appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozella Davis
West Monroe
Louisiana
Ouachita
Brownville
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
N. G. Tippit
R. H. Oliver, Jr
Atty
Land Sale In West Monroe In Ouachita Parish
The court in Ouachita Parish orders a judicial sale in Monroe on October 24 1925 of the western half of Lot 10 and all of Lot 9 on LaZarre Avenue south of West Monroe. Parcel measures 120 feet by about 156 feet to the rear street with cash terms. Sheriff notices the sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
M. S. Sander
George Selman
C. E
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
LaZarre Avenue
Fife
Milton Coverdale
Monroe la
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