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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1933
Page
5
Wall Street moved nervously as rallies and declines left the list muddled. A late tobacco rally failed to offset losses in utilities and rails while mining firms and several majors declined. turn over was 2,452,400 shares and averages fell 1 to 4 points.
Chicago grain prices report closing figures for September December and May options across wheat corn oats rye barley lard and bellies. Notable levels include wheat at 88 1 3 for September and 92 for December, corn 48 3 3, rye 70 for September and 74 for December, with lard around 5.80 to 6.10 and bellies near 5.85 to 5.97 for nearby contracts.
In New York on September 15 the cotton market opened with a strong push of about 19 to 20 points but pulled back as selling accelerated. December dropped to 9.60 after peaking around 9.77 earlier, with the market quiet but steadier around two o'clock as active months showed 3 to 6 cent gains not higher.
Boston on September 15 reports a strengthening tendency in wool prices with active turnover. Combing 56s, 3-8 blood and 48s, 50s fleeces are strong at 38-39 cents in grease. Short French combing 64s and finer territory wools in original bags fetch 75 cents scoured, with higher asking prices. Bulk French combing staple of similar lines averages 76-77 cents scoured.
Kansas City market report shows cattle at 1200 head and calves 350 with fed steers steady to strong. Yearlings and yearling heifers fetch 6.00 to 6.50 for choice. Hogs 15,000 head fairly active with 10-20 higher and tops at 4.50 for 180-220 pounds. Sows range 2.40 to 8.15. Sheep 2000 natives and odd lots steady with best natives around 6.60 and no range lambs sold early above 7.00.
The Liberty bonds closed with First 41 45 at 33 38 and Treas 4 1 4s at 47 52, with a bond index reading 103.6 and 110.20 forTreas 4 1 4s as reported in New York on September 15.
In Galveston Texas on September 15 spot cotton held steady at eight to nine and a quarter cents per pound with middling grade around 9.25 and total sales recorded at 205 bales.
New York closing prices list names and values for many stocks and commodities as of Sept. 5. Major movers include Am Alum 71, Am Ford War 2-4, Amer G & E 26, Amer Sup Pow 3 1-4, Ark Nat Gas A 1 7-8, Lib Me N 4 3-4, Newmont 49 1-4, Penn Road 3 3-8, Swift & Co 17 5-8, Trans Air 4 1-8, and others.
The Sept 15 stock averages show 50 Industrials at 96.0, 50 Railroads at 20, 20 Utilities at 90, with the barometer at 865.9 and the previous day values listed as 98.1 for Industrials, 526 for Railroads, and 82.7 for Utilities.
Spot cotton in New Orleans on Sept 15 held steady with a 5 point uptick as sales reached 10,482 bales. Good middling cotton priced at 9.78 cents per pound.
Continuation from page one reports Captain James will be buried tomorrow at his home in Uvalde in line with his wishes. His wife died ten years ago, and he is survived by two nieces Mrs. Robert Kellahin and Mrs. James McClenny of Roswell. McClenny went to Roswell to be with her uncle during illness and will return after the funeral. Kellahin will not attend due to travel constraints. Mrs. Ben Urton had died earlier.
The community plans a Lea Lake park with state appropriation of 5000 dollars half to the Fin and Feather Club and half to reimburse initial contributions. The Federal Public Works fund will cover about 80000 dollars, with the Civilian Conservation Corps supplying labor for six months. Camps are to be set up by October 1 to begin work locally.
Mrs Green Newton ranchwoman from the La Plata valley in New Mexico was arrested in Durango Colorado along with her son Orlando Newton and three others for cattle rustling. Authorities say she directed a wide area theft ring across New Mexico and Colorado. Sheriff's Ayres and Graves led the arrests. arraignments expected tomorrow in district court.
Washington reports farmers gain from higher retail food costs but the Agricultural Adjustment Administration notes overall farm prices remain below parity. Dr. Fred C. Howe cites a 47 percent rise in farm prices from February to August and an 11 percent rise in prices farmers buy. An August index shows farm prices at 72 versus 112 for purchases, with 41 municipalities showing retail price variations for the same foods. Consumers are urged to question why distributors charge more locally.
A Roswell resident recalled that Captain James, born in Lexington Missouri on April 28 1843, served as a Confederate captain, moved to Louisiana after the war to work in lumber, and joined an 1857 expedition led by Albert Sidney Johnston to Utah to organize the Mormons.
Uniontown, Pa. Sept 15 With 17 men wounded in clashes between striking miners and deputy sheriffs the embattled bituminous coal fields look to Washington for an early working code accord Tension rises as more workers join the holiday ranks Governor Pinchot sends 50 state police to Fayette county while national guardsmen remain ready at Erie and York Sympathy holidays spread to Indiana Cambria and neighboring counties No disorders as Edenborn mine reopening sees 100 strikers outside but no move to disrupt entrance at Gates mine only four pickets remain on scene
The record shows multiple defendants receiving jail time or probation, including 60 days for several individuals and two year probation for others. Fines and guilty pleas to theft from interstate shipments, violations of the Dyer Act, and national prohibition act counts are noted, with sentencing deferred for some and hearings set for others. A parole revocation hearing and probation officer reports are also mentioned.
Washington reports a revised basic retail trade code to protect consumers and small merchants. The draft sets a ten percent minimum over wholesale cost and a twenty one percent discount cap on branded drugs and fixed price items. Officials see higher consumer prices avoided and loss leaders curbed, with White House review pending.
Maritime officials warned of three ships lost or overdue as a tropical storm neared Tampico. The Mexican tug Cernicalo, due with oil tankers, and the Don Juan and Arturo, overdue by two days, faced the Gulf of Mexico's rising winds. One death occurred when a live wire broke amid the storm. The storm moved northwest toward a point between Tampico and Tuxpen.
Max R. Marston of Philadelphia holds a three-hole edge over Jack Munger of Dallas after 27 holes of their 36 hole semi final at Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati in the United States amateur golf championship. Lawson Little trails George Dunlap Jr of New York by five holes after 24 holes while Dunlap Jr gains a five up advantage over Little after 27 holes.
The report notes little progress on coal code talks and a civil case involving H. T. Farrell and R. L. Farrell against T. Perry, with calendar settings being prepared and a separate story to cover yesterday's guilty pleas.
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association executive committee met in Silver City to discuss state livestock issues. Speakers included Ivan Vesely and Walter Chandler opposing Ickes fence removal, with Albert Mitchell presiding. Attendees planned discussion on a 20 mill tax levy limit and measures to curb overproduction.
A Salvation Army advisory board meeting was held at five this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss plans for the annual financial appeal. A small turnout at last night’s Salvation Army subservicers meeting led to the reappointment of the seven advisory board members whose terms expire now.
Washington reports in September that drought and drastic livestock declines hit western grazing states. Agriculture officials warn winter will bring the worst cattle conditions in thirty years, with demand for feeder stock down due to a corn shortage. Cattle receipts fall to 840,000 head, down from 623,000 in August last year, while July totals drop by 159,000 versus 1932.
Dallas reports beer drinking starts across the state after a 1917 dry era ends. Texans celebrate at midnight with carousals while 121 counties still hold dry local options, and some cities permit 3.2 beer despite ongoing restrictions. Beer is trucked in from nearby states and consumed discreetly in places where law permits.
J. Co. Bryant Jr. and Lucile Shaver of Roswell married yesterday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Joan J. Smith.
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