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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1930
Page
5
Six armed bandits held up the Cottage Inn roadhouse on a Chicago highway early today. They forced ten customers and staff to line up, fired a warning shot, and looted $400 in cash plus $700 in jewelry after ordering food drink and music. The incident lasted about an hour as the orchestra played and dancers performed.
Mexico City June 28 President Ortiz Rubio signed a decree returning the National Cathedral of Mexico to the Catholics after government custody since November 30 1927 Extensive repairs have been completed and the structure is now deemed safe for use.
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Market brief shows Newark stocks irregular and bonds irregular with mixed currency activity. Cotton edges higher while Chicago wheat dips. overall market mood unsettled with holiday noise in some quotes.
Trading was quiet with volume mainly to balance positions before the weekend. July cotton reached 13.60 with October at 13.06 amid steady closes and slight gains in nearby futures. Spot middling held at 13.70 as traders weighed high southern temperatures and lingering demand.
New Orleans June 28. Cotton futures closed steady with gains of 5 to 7 points as July, October and December contracts fluctuated. Spot cotton closed quietly 9 points higher with sales of 3 bales and strong middling at 12.94 and good middling at 13.59 amid receipts of 807 and stock of 389 576.
Liverpool spot cotton quiet with American grades down. Prices listed for strict good middling through good ordinary and sales 3,000 bales, including 1,400 American, no receipts. Futures closed steady with July to May contracts shown.
Turpentine firm 3924 reports sales 278 receipts 635 shipments 40 stock 8996. Rosin firm shows sales 1034 receipts 1711 shipments 45 stock 108. Prices listed: B 5.25 D 5.25 BH 5.30 FW 5.25 G 5.35 H 5.35 I 5.87 K 5.10 M 5.45 WG 6.00 WW 7.05 X 7.15.
New York and New Orleans cotton seed oil closed steady with varied new and old contract prices across June 28. Chicago butter and eggs hold steady while livestock and potato markets show mixed movement, with cattle and hogs trading higher and regional potato values ranging by variety and region.
St Louis cash grain lists prices for Wheat No 2 red winter 96 98 in cents per bushel. Corn No 1 yellow 79 75 No 2 white 82 44 Oats No 2 white 38 36. Chicago grain shows Wheat No 2 hard 1984 with sample grade yellow hard 75 percent. Corn No 1 mixed 77 74 No 1 yellow 77 No 2 white 81 Oats No 2 white 37 38 Rye No 3 46 Barley 46 55 Timothy seed 6 75 8 26 Cloverseed 10 00 17 50.
An iron bound trunk unused for two years in a New York hotel baggage room was opened today revealing narcotic drugs valued at about 120000 dollars.
Wall Street failed to attract activity with a subdued two hour session and turnover around 180000 shares the smallest since 1888. Rail earnings remain unimpressive and retail trade is quiet except for seasonal apparel. Several big names dipped while some giants like General Electric and IBM showed resilience amid fluctuating prices.
In Washington on June 28 Representative LaGuardia Republican of New York argued before the House that President Hoover may not lawfully run the Law Enforcement commission with private funds. He asserted the use of private funds to support official work is unlawful and questioned the legality of such financing.
The report lists Mayni operations for several railroads with mixed results from last year, noting increases in certain lines and declines in others. The figures show regional carriers like Chicago Illinois and Louisville and the World Medical Congress opens in Brussels with 2300 delegates from 45 nations attended by the king and queen.
Governor Bibb Graves informed the Ministers Inter-Denominational Alliance of Washington that Alabama does not need to provide protection for Oscar De Priest, the Illinois congressman, during a planned Birmingham appearance on July 17. He said the governor’s inquiry found the fee was one dollar and that protection concerns were linked to promotional gate receipts.
New York June 28 Prices for cotton goods show substantial declines from a week earlier as production tightens. Print cloths hit near 15 year lows while wash fabrics and printed goods sold at new lows. Mills plan a 10 day holiday as demand remains cautious and raw materials stay unsettled.
The federal government decided to recognize Francisco Almada as Governor of Chihuahua after a legal study. Secretary of the Interior Niva Palacios announced the coup of Manuel Jesus Estrada, proclaimed by his followers after rioting in the state capital Chihuahua City, was unconstitutional.
Petitioners J R Morris Geo M Ellis and F E Dillon apply to form Morris Eelis Candy Company Inc for twenty years with renewal. Principal office in Thomasville Georgia with branch rights, capital stock $5000 up to $30000, stock shares $100, initial paid 10 percent. Board of directors officers and by laws to govern operations. Filed June 28 1930 by Clerk J F Singletary in Thomas County Superior Court Georgia.
Nashville report says Rogers Caldwell president of Caldwell and Company and William R. Daly are considering forming a $250,000,000 insurance company holding corporation with Missouri State Life Insurance as largest unit. A St. Louis Post-Dispatch item repeats the Nashville discussion dated June 25.
Palatka Florida June 28 a coroner s jury returned a verdict death by own action in the case of Mrs Leda M Shutt 42 wife of J E H Shutt postmaster at Keuka whose body was found hanging in an outhouse behind their home late yesterday body discovered
The husband could not provide a motive for his death by his own action, leaving investigators without a clear reason behind the fatal act.
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