Speculative Stocks Show Strength in Opening Markets
The opening session saw only modest moves beyond specialties with Goodrich near a point higher and General Electric and Northern Ore weaker. Trading was the slowest of the year in the morning, with afternoon gains as crop figures influenced shorts. Lorillard led tobacco stocks higher while broader lists lagged, and overall the market closed steady despite limited speculative interest.
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New York
Goodrich
General Electric
St. Louis
San Francisco
Rock Island
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
International Harvester
Lorillard
New York Mercantile Prices Signal Mixed Bonds and Currencies
Mercantile paper ranges from 3 4 percent to firm Sterling with steady days at 4 84.90 and demand 4 86. Commercial silver quotes at 58 1 4 cents. Mexican dollars at 45 1 2 cents. Government bonds described as easy while railroad bonds show irregular activity.
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New York
Mercantile Paper
Emand
Commercial Ville
Metal markets show quiet trading in London and New York
Lead, spelter, copper, and tin prices ease or hold steady as metals markets in New York and London report quiet activity. London lead at 3.75, spelter around 5.95 to 5.80, copper steady with electrolytic at 14.75 and lake at 18. Tin futures around 36.85 and 169 pounds sterling for Tron. Cleveland warrants noted at 5 1/6d.
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York
London
Cleveland
Market Quotations From Kansas City on Butter Eggs and Poultry
Quotations in Kansas City on April 7 show butter at 24 cents for creamery, 23 cents firsts, 22 cents seconds, and 15 cents packing stock. Eggs at 17 1/2 cents for firsts and 15 1/2 cents for seconds. Poultry prices list hens and springs at 15 cents.
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Kansas City
Burns Confident He Found Mary Phagan Murderer
Atlanta April 7 William J Burns said his investigation into the Mary Phagan murder should not be released until late this week He had hinted the report might be shown to Leo M Frank’s counsel who faces death In doubt he kept details private noting only a few minor points remained to be cleared and that he wants to be certain before presenting findings The condemned man’s counsel had predicted Frank’s innocence but offered no clear view on the detective’s conclusions The April 17 execution for Frank would be stayed if an extraordinary motion for a new trial is filed on April 16
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Atlanta
William J. Burns
Mary Phagan
Leo M. Frank
Frank
Mary
Burns
Visitors and guests listed at city hotels in San Antonio
A string of visitors and guests arrive at area hotels including the Gunter the St Anthony the Menger and the Bexar. Notable names include Mr and Mrs Earl C Deggarez of Wilmington Del Elliot Miller of Dallas Arthur Mabry of Fredericksburg Mrs W H McClellan of Donna J O Perry of Marshall and more. D T Bonner of Fort Worth and C S Teas of Floresville also noted among arrivals on business or leisure.
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Earl C. Deggarez
Wilmington
Del
Gunter
Elliot Miller
Dallas
St. Anthony
Arthur Mabry
Fredericksburg
Bexar
W. H. McClellan
Donna
Menger
J. O. Perry
Marshall
W. H. Fisher
Chambersburg
J. G. Schulz
Falls City
G. F. Atkinson
Los Angeles
G. M. Guthrie
Broksa Bow
Neb
J. A. McGregor
Nashville
Honor James R. Davis at San Antonio Elks Lodge Installation
Retiring exalted ruler James R. Davis received a gold watch from San Antonio Lodge No. 216 after the annual installation of officers Monday night. Rabbi Samuel Marky gave the presentation as Davis thanked the members. New officers installed include R. S. Corby as Exalted Ruler and James B. Davis as representative to the grand lodge. An informal luncheon followed.
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Elks
Jed
James R. Davis
San Antonio
Benevolent and Protective Order of Ilks
Samuel Marky
Mr. Davis
Corby
E. T. Jackson
R. M. Lueckenbach
John H. Blakeney
W. E. Roach
W. B. Hamlton
Col. H. A. Jackson
J.S. Posert
Grand Lodge
James B. Davis
Automobile Licenses Issued for Stoddard Dayton Ford and More
Licenses listed include No. 4885 Stoddard Day ton held by Walter G. Sturm of 207 Toledo street No. 4886 Michigan issued to John F Dausin of 614 West Elmira street No. 4887 Ford for A B Weiner of 1505 Wyoming street No. 4888 Thor motorcycle to Milton Mayer of 123 East Maple street No. 4889 Maxwell issued to Leopold Dayimont of 1127 Nolan street
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Stoddard-Dayton
Walter G. Sturm
Toledo Street
Michigan
John F. Dausin
Elmira Street
Ford
Weiner
Wyoming Street
Thor
Milton Mayer
Maple Street
Maxwell
Leopold Dayimont
Nolan Street
Marine Intelligence Galveston Apr 17 Arrivals and Sails
Arrived Inkum from Liverpool. Livingston from Nov. Frontera. Sailed El Alba for New York City of Tampico from Nov. Tampico St Patrick from Britain Kobe and Yokohama via Savannah.
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Galveston
Tex
Inkum
Liverpool
Livingston
Frontera
el Alba
New York
City of Tampico
Tampico
St. Patrrick
Kobe
Yokohama
Savannah
Building Permits For Several Dwellings In South Laredo
H. M. Smith applies for a two room house on South Laredo Street costing 200. Cc. McGre applies for a three room dwelling on West Fan Pedro Street priced at 150. George Vaughn seeks a one room dwelling on West and Place for 9000. Mrs. Louisa Diener plans a six room dwelling on Montana Street costing 1200. Lena A. Tooken files for a dwelling on Guadalupe Street priced 460.
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H. M. Smith
Observations Taken at an Early April Morning 1914
A fragment notes observations recorded on Tuesday morning April 7 1914. The text provides no further details on location measurements instruments or results.
Weather Update From State Agriculture Bureau
A Wednesday report from the Agriculture Bureau notes interior conditions warmer than the coast with a cooler trend near the coast. The bulletin mentions a colder spell developing along the shore and regional temperature shifts.
Cost Of Edibles 5 Going Down Steadily
Old Man Hi Cost is scarce as produce roars in with plentiful farms and low prices. Eggs at the market house sold for 17 cents a dozen, butter at 20 cents a pound, and poultry as low as 36 cents each for good hens. Vegetables arrive from nearby farms, sold without high express rates, with Market plaza showcasing the season’s most liberal offerings.
Chicago market quotes apron eggs cheese and poultry data
Chicago on April 7 reports egg receipts 36 4385 cases at market with various grade prices 17 18c for ordinary firsts 17e 18c. Cheese steady. Potatoes and meat prices noted with regional red and white potatoes at 60 65c and 63 68c respectively. Poultry alive prices lower with springs 18 fowls 17c.
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Chicago
Michan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sugar Markets Steady Amid New York Trading
In New York on April 7 the raw sugar market shows steady movement with molasses sugar at 2.27 and Payson at 33. Refined sugar remains quiet with prices for cut loaf 5.05 crushed 4.95 mould A 4.60 cubes 4.15 powdered 4.00 granulated 3.90 and diamond A 3.90 confectioners A 3.80 No. 1 3.66.
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New York
Payson
Coffee Futures Steady As May and Sept Rates Climb
New York April 7 futures for No. 7 Rio coffee hold steady with May at 8.44 and September at 8.75 per unit. Market watchers note limited movement amid thin trading.
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New York
Rio
Policeman Held for Murder in Corpus Christi
Formal charge of murder was filed against Police Officer I. M. Johnson who yesterday fatally shot Ramon Duennez. Johnson's examining trial is set for Thursday. Duennez died late yesterday in Corpus Christi Texas.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
I. M. Johnson
Ramon Duennez
Johnson
Deunnez
Belt and Terminal officers are chosen in San Antonio
C E Schaff was re elected president of the San Antonio Belt and Terminal Co at the annual meeting. A new board of directors was named with changes in the roster. Schaff arrived by special train after a delay and outlined plans for Katy terminals once a free right of way is provided.
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C. E. Schaff
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad System
San Antonio Belt & Terminal Company
Schaff
C. N. Whitehead
Katy Lines
W. A. Web
Road
Texas
Belt & Terminal Company
H. E. Hildebrand
Gunter Hotel
Houston
Baracas Hold Election At First Evangelical Church
The Junior Baracoas class of the First Evangelical church held a bi monthly meeting at Ed Arnold's home with 15 members present. Officers elected: Elmer Luter president Max Dulling vice president Melvin Luter secretary Robert Fentiman treasurer Ed Loesberg reporter. Ice cream and cake afterward. Attendance contest winners to receive a Mexican supper next Monday. invited guests include Superintendent and Mrs. C A Arnold and Mrs. E Garfield Johnson. Ed Arnold toasts the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church
Elmer Luter
Ed Arnold
Max Dulling
Melvin Luter
Robert Fentiman
Ed Loesberg
C. A. Arnold
Rey
E. Garfield Johnson
Steady Prices Rule In Live Stock Trade At Fort Worth
At Union Stock Yards April 7 the livestock market showed steady demand across cattle calves and hogs. Cattle topped at 6.60 with prices generally 4.50 to 6.60, calves sold up to 7.78 per hundredweight, porkers around 7.75 to 7.80, while a shipment of lambs arrived late with no sales reported by noon.
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Union Stock Yards
Transaca
Fort Worth Auction Summary Hogs Rise Cattle Steady
Fort Worth Texas reports mixed livestock trading with hogs up 5 to 10 cents and sheep and lambs steady. Cattle receipts 2800 plus calves 400, hogs 3000, sheep 2000. Prices: stocker steers 5.65 to 46.50, cows 4.25 to 6.19, heifers 6.00 to 7.25, bulls 4.25 to 5.55, calves 4.50 to 8.50, hogs top 8.65, most 8.00 to 8.09, lambs 7.00 to 8.25, yearlings 8.25, wethers 5.00 to 5.50, ewes 4.25 to 5.25.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Kansas City
Chicago
Texas
ST. Louis
Apri
Oklahoma
Live Stock Receipts and Prices Across Markets
Kansas City reports April 1 prices with hogs and cattle trading steady and diverse lots listed. Chicago on April 7 shows hogs mixed to steady, cattle weak, and sheep slow with price ranges noted. St Louis receipts and quotes on April 7 indicate steady hogs and cattle with varied classes, and heavy sheep listings across markets.
Early offerings absorb as cotton prices rise on brisk demand
The cotton market opened April 7 with a net advance near 5.7 points on higher overseas cables and continent buying. Prices fluctuated but steady levels emerged as offerings were readily absorbed. British trade data helped steady the market with April futures up about 74 points from last night’s close.
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New York
Cotton futures open higher as market ranges through day
New York April 7 cotton futures began steady gaining from 6 to 9 points above last night’s close. May 14.63, July 12.86, October 11.66. Futures closed steady, 16 to 23 points above yesterday’s final levels, with market range noted through the eleven o clock call.
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New York
Cotton rises on Liverpool and Manchester buying
Good cable reports from Liverpool and Manchester spurred early gains in New Orleans cotton. First prices were up 4 to 7 points, later advancing 9 to 11 points as shorts covered and supply remained limited. By noon, trading months were 12 to 15 points higher and by 2 pm 14 to 18 points over yesterday’s close.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Manchester
Futures Open Higher in New Orleans Trading Session
Futures opened higher in New Orleans with May at 12.79, July 12.69, and October 11.68 as of opening. By day end they held steady, finishing 14 to 19 points above the previous day with June figures showing mixed highs and lows around 29.83 to 18.68 and closes near 12.81 to 11.63 in related contracts.
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New Orleans
Socvccesces
Liverpool
Liverpool Cotton Market Report-April Prices and Sales
Spot cotton values listed for Liverpool with good middling at 7.714 pence per pound and middling 7.294, low middling 6.84. Trade shows 14 000 bales sold including 1 000 for speculation and export, with receipts of 15 000 bales.
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Laraeneet
Spot cotton markets ease in New Orleans detail
New Orleans spot cotton steady at middling 133 16c. April 1 sales reached 1420 bales with 415 bales to arrive. Prices in New York and Liverpool are listed as middling 13.40 and 7.29 respectively.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Spot cotton prices hold steady across markets
In Houston and Galveston on April 7 spot cotton closed steady with middling at 138e and 13c, respectively. Houston saw 946 bales traded on the spot and 1200 bales to arrive. Galveston reported 300 bales sold. New York spots remained quiet at 13.40 with no sales.
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Houston
Tex
Galveston
New York
Cotton seed products and New York oil market snapshot
Cotton seed products in Memphis show prime basis six sixty four and meal around twenty six dollars with linters at twenty four dollars. New York cotton seed oil market closes steady with May and June contracts in mid seven dollar range and general spot prices listed. St. Louis cash grain notes mixed quotes for wheat corn and oats.
Birth records list numerous new arrivals and parents
The notice records multiple births with names of parents and addresses, noting several babies born on April and March dates at streets including East Cevallos, North Palmetto, Starr, Pereida, Branley, Neal, and Magnolia avenues. Names include Pickard, Battalia, Bathe, Kuppera, Herring, Dun, Guard, Cromwell, and Rhodius.
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George H. Pickard
East Cevallos Street
Charlies Battalia
North Palmetto Avenue
Frits’ Bathe
Starr Street
Peter Kuppera
Branley Street
W. Herring
W Dun
Pereida Street
and _ Cases
R. Guard
Dire.harles Homer Cromwell
Neal Street
Bay
H. A. Rhodius
East Magnolia Avenue
Real Estate Transfers Include Dozens of 1914 Deeds
A long list of 1914 property transfers records deeds to numerous lots and blocks across Highland Park Treasure Hill Riverside Park Palm Heights and other districts. Buyers include Cameron Plumbley Girard Simmons Hodgkinson Converse Van Dunken Dunker Mallock Hart Matlock and others with cash payments notes and assumed mortgages.
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Ralph H. Cameron
R. G
Katie E. Plumbley
New City
Witte Terrace
Highland Boulevard
F. G. Girard Sr
F. Guerra
New City Block
Ruiz Street
Mra. C. A. Simmons
C. R. Meyers
Furnish Avenue
L. B
Katherine A. Haince
Pershing Lumber Company
R. S. Pershing
E. R. Richardson
South Park Place
Victoria County
Royal W. King
J. T. Studer
Treasure Hill
Bearing & Per Cent. Co. HH
Virgie Rice
Angeles Heights Company
George Hagelstein
Bexar County
Alice F. Feagle
Ellis County
Los Angeles Heights
Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company
Lottie B. Hart
Marguerite Dunker
Leroy & Patee
Molle F DeRveer
Percids
Elvira G. de
Beatrice
Antonio
Jos
Tucano
F. G. Girard, Jr
F. G. Girard
Highland Improvement Company
By &. P. Peck
A. I. Mallock
Highland Park
A. L. Matlock
W. A. Baily
State Bank and Trust Company
R. R. Russell
J. H. Haile
H. F. Hildebrand
C. M. Cain
South Flores Street
Harvey and
Adah H. McCorkle
W. C. McGregor
San Pedro Place
H. FE. Hildebrand
R. W. Hamilton
Southwestern Land Corporation
W. W. Searey Jr
Gus Hausler
Kendall County
Lota
Ronedake Park
Celestine Villemain
Salvador Daura
Riverside Park
Kahn
Marcus Schwarz
Lavaca County
Julius Schwartsz
Fayette County
Phil Dimmitt
Block & New City
W. W. Searcy Jr
Charlee Elbel
Comal County
Rosedale Park
Julius C
Rosa H. Reich
C.F. Tadoleheld
Old City
Garden Street
Catherine Beetz
Palm Heights Development Company
R. W. Hearne
BR. Louis Raborn
C. B. Thomaeson
de Witt County
Palm Heights
J. W. Perry
Dallas County
Border National Bank
Maverick County
Harrison Avenue
West Gardendale
J. W
Minnie Houwseman
Coos Bay
Oregon
Maria H
Hipolite Garcia
East End
D. Manton
Josephine Cha Vagneux
D. W. Ryan
Tarrant County
B. L. Belton
Wyatt B. Frost
Crane County
Bexar
Medina
Bandera
W. A. Batty
T. A. Jackson
Marlborough Place
Ariano
Geroveda Gonzales
Juan N. Escalera Jr
Mission Cemetery Company
D. Furniah
Mission Burial Park
Winter wheat crop shown to be near bumper in government report
Washington April 7 figures from the agriculture department show the 1918 spring crop at 94.6 percent of normal on April 1, a slight 1.6 point drop since December 1. The rye crop stands at 71.3 percent, with bearish markets due to the report.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Take Bible Literally Dr Riley Addresses Millenium Study
Dr W B Riley continued millenium studies at First Baptist Church explaining literal Bible interpretation and harmony with science. He announced upcoming talks on Divine Healing Augustism and a Tuesday night street message. The week features street services and sermons by Dr Porter at Alamo Plaza and other city points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Riley
First Baptist Church
Riley
Porter
Alamo Plaza
Baptism for Converts at Prospect Hill Baptist Church
Revival ends with baptism for converts at Prospect Hill Baptist Church Tuesday night. A male quartet provides music. Wednesday evening will feature a sermon for young men followed by an autismal service. Monday’s meeting moved to the church as the tent travels to Mission Texas for next meetings. Rev Friar addressed a large crowd on How the Weakest Man Can Live a Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
Mission
Tex
Friar
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