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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
8
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady to lower with October delivery easing to around 20.20 as month notices circulated. December, January, and March prices slipped from opening bids, while firmer government report anticipation pressurized late-session declines.
Cotton futures closed steady to firmer after an initial cautious start as traders awaited the government crop report. Prices traded down 4 to 14 points at opening amid south selling and liquidation, with December slipping to 21.10 before modest covering boosted nearby quotes. Frosts in Oklahoma and rain in the belt influenced sentiment.
Cash grain markets in Chicago on October 26 show Wheat No. 2 hard at 15.91 to 15.92, Corn No. mixed 80.3 to 81.4 and No. 2 yellow 81 to 81.12, Oats No. 2 white 39 to 40.34, rye No. 2 81, barley 63 to 78, timothy seed 6.75 to 7.50, slowed seed 20.75 to 29.25, Lard 14.85, ribs 15.75, bellices 15.75.
In Urania Louisiana oil men report a rich sand at 1534 feet in the Beckman Freeman test near Tullos. Other tests include Dowling Holloway No 1 and Ayers Brothers near 1 000 feet, with Urania Petroleum and Rowe Wallace pumping and planning capacity gains.
In the Mann Thompson case the defense and state rested their arguments in district court this afternoon. The jury retired shortly after. Thompson is charged with attempted assault on a five year old girl near West Monroe last May. They were found in woods near the Brown Paper Mill by a Brownsville resident, leading to his arrest.
Only the water main extension to the south side aviation field remains incomplete. Preparations are in full swing for the Armistice Day dedication on November 11 with lights and gas arranged and water drains to be extended. A large group of nationally renowned aviators is expected to attend, and final preparations rest with organizers to ensure a successful event.
Cattle numbers around 8 000 with calves and grass fat cows 3.85 to 5.50 and 4.75 to 6.25 for heifers. Grain fed heifers 9.00. Canners 3.00 to 3.15. Unknown veal prices 11.00 to 11.50. Hogs 5 000 with top bids 11.40 and 11.25. Packers tops 11.25. Sows 9.50 to 9.85 and stock pigs 11.25 to 11.75. Sheep 8 000 with tops 15.05 for westerns and 15.00 others. Better natives 14.00 to 14.50.
Butter unchanged despite steady receipts at 12 barrels. Creamery extras 49 1 2, standards 46 1 4, extra firsts 46 1 2 to 48, firsts 44 1 2 to 45 1 2, records 42 to 43 1 2. Market notes reflect eggs and poultry conditions in Chicago on October 26.
Mrs. Katherine Frey of Louisville won 37,500 dollars from Wilda Bennett a musical comedy actress in a Frey alienation suit. The case involved alienation of the plaintiff's husband Charles Frey a race horse owner and sportsman.
A prospective buyer is surveying local farm listings, seeking the exact type of farm that matches his needs. He studies available advantageous features and weighs options as he scouts current offerings.
Six automobile accidents left one person with minor injuries during the weekend. The Missouri Pacific belt line motorman K D Lenard was knocked down while alighting at Wood and Jackson streets about 10 30 p m Saturday night. No major injuries were reported.
Urania Louisiana opened basketball season by defeating Clarks Wolves on their court. The Foresters surged from a 4 4 first quarter to lead 18 4 by halftime and finished 29 7. Coach Bum Gartner led Urania with L Gaharan Jr and Tannehill Jr among starters. next hosts Dry Prong Camels.
The column invites readers to describe a house with namelike features and place an advertisement to locate a suitable buyer. It emphasizes that many seek a home rather than an investment and promises to connect the right buyer with the property.
Paris Kentucky October 26 Wallace Mitchell Clark 34 foreign tobacco salesman died reportedly in Shanghai September 11. Coroners jury says he was slain by a murderer or murderers with no definite information at the time due to belligerent conditions near Shanghai. His boy arrived here yesterday.
Clothing valued about $300 was stolen from Norris Brothers ready to wear store at 104 Trenton Street West Monroe. Entry was gained through a transom over a rear door. The robbers crashed a Ford during getaway and fled. Officer Rogers pursued but could not catch them. Sheriff’s office has IDs and a location clue and expects arrests momentarily.
Crowville defeated Oak Grove 19 to 13 in drizzly conditions after three costly fumbles and Bourgeon injury halted Oak Grove drives. A late fourth quarter touchdown from Brown on a long pass sealed the win as Crowville used forward passes to cut through Oak Grove’s line. Oak Grove faces Rayville next Friday at home.
A fragmented historical timetable shows trains for V S and Westbound lines with multiple fast and local services. Timings list arrivals departures across Pacific Railway Northbound and Southbound routes, plus Dorado Natchez and Farmerville branch connections, indicating a dense but unclear schedule.
The case against W. E. Poulan for assault with intent to murder ended in a mistrial after six hours of deliberation. Prosecutors expect a conviction at the new trial scheduled for Wednesday and seek charges of resisting an officer as well. Poulan admits shooting Neal during a May market dispute but says Neal attacked him first with a knife.
Washington date October 26 The drive against automobile taxes was renewed before the house ways and means committee during the second week of public hearings on revenue law revision Automobile association representatives pressing repeal of the five per cent levy on passenger cars were followed by many business and manufacturing interests seeking relief from various levies including taxes on jewelry capital and ammunition Twenty two persons were allotted time to present appeals for relief most seeking repeal After hearings the committee will enter executive session to draft a tax reduction bill
Mr and Mrs Wilkins Seacord of San Antonio Texas are guests of Major and Mrs W H Lilly at 1016 North Third Street They plan to travel to Chicago and points north The Seacords interest lies in Texas oil operations Regauging of Monroe gas field rock pressure is complete with full analysis to be released in days The two month regauging period nears end B A Trousdale spent Sunday in Shreveport Donald F Walker Chamber of Commerce secretary left for Kansas City to attend the national convention Mrs C W Smith assistant secretary spent Sunday at Hot Springs where her husband is at a sanitarium Mrs W J Ensminger underwent surgery this morning at Riverside sanitarium
Rome plans a grand show for the Fascist march anniversary with the Piazzi De Popolo lit by thousands of electric lights. The arcades glow around the ancient gate, and a Fas cist coat of arms shines above the gate while lamp posts are wrapped in color bulbs to resemble palm trees.
BELILLA Spanish Morocco Oct 26 Numerous casualties were suffered by Riffian tribesmen in a battle near Ajdir as Spanish expeditionary forces targeted a rebel position on Mount Blanco. Spanish warships directed fire destroying a dug-in gun emplacement and Tangier reports say the rebel camp nearby is filled with wounded fighters from artillery and air attacks.
Planes from Hampton Roads detachments tied to the Schneider seaplane trophy race at Bay Shore Park crashed off the Chesapeake. Eleven aircraft grounded by the storms anchored near the point. none were crewed at impact. Seven planes slated for repair and return to Hampton Roads.
Ten United States Navy seaplanes were battered into heaps and seven more damaged as a severe southwest gale tore into Sellers Point near the Patapsco river mouth. Six other aircraft rode out the storm, while anchors dragged and caused wrecks along miles of sea wall and beach.
Good condition used cars are in high demand. Advertisers can realize strong interest by accurately describing vehicle condition and features in their listings to attract buyers.
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