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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1913
Page
82
Weather data brief notes describe temperatures pressures and isotherms with bars and arrows indicating wind and precipitation. The fragment mentions 8 p m local time sea level pressure and indicators for rain snow and clear or cloudy conditions with 0.01 inch reported past 24 hours and maximum wind speed.
WEEK'S MARKET REVIEW reports irregular grain trading yet bulls drove gains in wheat and corn, with May wheat rising from 90 to 92.5 cents and May corn from 55 to 66.5 cents. Oats held steady as packers bought. pork and lard futures advanced slightly while short ribs rose. Western Kansas saw showers. Missouri insects and grasshoppers appeared. Overall market tone was firm in corn and provisions, with strong activity at primary receipt points and robust pork supplies supporting the market.
Chicago notes grain and provision markets closing sharply. St Louis quotes show cash wheat No 2 red 1.09 and No 2 hard on Mec with May 92c July 88% for wheat and 55% 56c May and July for corn plus oats values. Receipts yesterday include 11 000 bushels wheat 28 000 corn and 68 000 oats while shipments show 9 000 barrels flour and 37 000 oats.
Kansas City market report shows April quotations for wheat corn and oats with bid offers for No 2 hard wheat 87 to 90 cents No 2 red around 1.00 to 1.04 per bushel Corn No 2 mixed about 58 cents No 2 white 58 cents Oats No 2 white 36 to 37 cents No 2 mixed 34 to 35 cents Yesterday’s receipts Wheat 33800 bushels corn 29000 oats 5000 Shipments Wheat 68000 corn 26000 oats 12000 Close figures May and July futures listed for wheat 86.5 to 85 cents corn 54 to 56 cents oats 34 to 35 cents.
The weekly statement indicates clearing house banks and trust companies hold 19,085,850 in excess reserves, up 181,400 from last week. Loans total 1,889,628,000 with a drop of 10,786, Specie up 6,517,000 to 334,916,000, deposits 747,296,000 down, circulation 46,263,000 down, vault reserves at 348,216,000 plus trust reserve 5,853,000. Total cash reserve 414,069,000. Outside banks report 628,976,900 deposits rising, with New York not included.
A Kansas City man named Duffy is described as a direct descendant of Brian Boru, connecting local lineage to the famed Irish king. The report states the claim without detailing evidence or dates.
Weekly cotton movement shows 137,117 bales brought into sight, 36,000 bales under last year, widening the season deficit to over 2,000,000 bales. Secretary Hester reports April and seasonal totals across ports, mills, and regions, with declines vs last year and mixed gains vs prior years.
The Federation of Master Spinners reports American cotton stocks at 3,271,962 bales, a rise from 2,816,942 last year, implying a twelve weeks supply. With world visible supply at 8,660,927 bales on April 3, carryover could near 1,000,000 bales, though insiders expect higher. Prices remain high with no bullish signal from current developments.
The bulletin states the minimum temperature listed reflects the last 12 hours and specifies this value is not used in calculating the Houston district averages.
The weather in the belt is fair with temperatures near normal. Allen Buell, Local Forecaster for the Weather Bureau, notes steady conditions and no significant changes expected.
Prime mercantile paper 5 and 6 percent, Sterling exchange steady. Actual bankers' bills at 4.86, 10 for 60 day bills and 4.86 for demand. Commercial bills 08 ya. Silver at 9 ½. Mexican dollar 48 ½. Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds easy.
London reports copper at 68 15 spot and 68 18 9 futures. tin local sale 65 tons with 820 10 spot and 225 16 futures. read at 18 6. spelter 25 16. iron warrants from Cleveland at 67 9 in London.
In St Louis on April 18 the quotes showed chickens at 14 1/4 cents, springs and turkeys at 18 cents, ducks at 13 1/2 cents, geese at 9 cents, creamery butter at 30 4 cents, and eggs at 16 1/2 cents.
Kansas City Produce reports eggs and poultry prices unchanged on April 1 in Kansas City. The brief release notes no shifts in poultry or egg rates for local buyers, maintaining prior market levels and supply expectations.
Raw sugar prices for muscovado at 2.98 dollars a hundredweight and centrifugal at 3.36 while molasses sells for 2.61. Refined sugar remains quiet. Petroleum, molasses and hides hold steady. Leather market shows firmness.
The corn product market shows notable strength with standard corn meal up a penny per sack and cream meal up two cents per sack. Corn starch has gained 35 cents per hundred pounds since January 1, while syrups and molasses also rose as corn began advancing. Mill products market remains firm. flour prices unchanged though wheat costs have increased, signaling higher prices ahead.
In the country produce division of the commission markets eggs were marked up a cent per dozen Saturday. This puts an even price to the retailer at 16 and 17 cents per dozen, allowing quoting consumers at 20 cents. Vegetables are growing scarce between seasons, while Texas onions and potatoes keep prices near the low seasonal levels.
Packers of tomatoes and corn are limiting future orders, suggesting prices will not fall this coming season. Growers and packers previously agreed on about 9 per ton for raw stock, implying scarce supplies and little chance of 80 cent tomatoes this season.
Dun's review notes improved finances abroad with reduced discount rates and stronger money markets. Wheat and cotton prospects are favorable, winter crop reports are strong, and foreign trade remains robust with NY port totals near 40 million. Bradstreet reports better weather and renewed farming activity, with local retail trade gaining on warmer weather and continued tariff clarity easing fears of imports.
A prominent dealer warned that under the Underwood bill lowering duties could allow foreign factory competition to cut American makers by about 15 percent, saving $3.76 on a $26 suit. The trade expects revisions before passage.
No significant changes in coffee or sugar markets with limited movement and weak demand noted. Market activity remains subdued as prices hold with minimal price fluctuation.
Butter steady at 27 34 cents and 26 26. Cases: 17 18 cents, 16 16? cents, 17 17. Potatoes unchanged with 62 car receipts from Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin at 35 48 cents. Poultry higher with live chickens and springs at 15 ½ cents.
New York reports eggs steady with receipts totaling 19 040 cases. The message notes no change in prices or market direction, reflecting stable trading conditions as the eggs market opens the week.
Union Stock Yards reports a strong cattle market with Texas grass steers prominent. Buyers at Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis show high, attractive prices. Cows up to 5.50, calves 6.50, hogs 8.60, grown cattle 4.50 to 5.25, calves 5 to 6, few sheep or goats offered.
New York sugar markets report all grades unchanged. European beet sugar prices hold steady at 9s 9d for April 9s 9d for May and 10s for August, reflecting a stable trading environment across key months.
Cattle receipts 200 including 100 Texans, market steady. Native beef steers 5.75 to 9.00, Texan and Indian steers 6.25 to 3.50, cows and heifers 4 to 7, calves in carload lots 6.00. Hogs receipts 8000, market strong, pigs and lights 7.00 to 9.20, good heavy 9.05 to 9.15. Sheep receipts 600, market steady, muttons 5 to 7, lambs 7.00.
New Orleans rice market held steady with receipts of 781 sacks. Sales included 221 pockets Rough Honduras at 6 1/2 cents and 65 pockets Rough Japan at 3 cents in a light trading session.
The St Louis market reported lead at 4.26 bid and spelter at 6.60 on April 19, reflecting ongoing metal price levels in the trading day.
New York April markets report coffee futures holding steady with No. 7 at 11.07 for July and September bids noted, reflecting calm trading in the commodity.
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck and his party depart Fairbanks by dog team for Kantishna to establish a base camp on the Mece Kinley river. The expedition includes Harry P. Carstens Robert G. Tatum and Walter Harper. They carry scientific gear to observe and measure the peak near 20 500 feet and aim for May 1 on the northeast face via Muldrow Glacier following the 1910 route of Thomas Lloyd.
Cattle receipts 100 with no Southern cattle. Native steers to 9.00, southern steers 6.25 to 8.50, cows and heifers 4.50 to 8.35. Hogs receipts 100, bulk sold 8.80 to 9.00, bulk at 8.75 to 8.80, lights 8.55 to 9.05, pigs 7.75 to 8.06. Sheep receipts 300, muttons 5.00 to 7.25, range wethers and yearlings 6.50 to 7.75.
The resin market declined across the board after the naval stores company said it could not purchase stocks held since April 1. Traders rushed to sell, with 1640 barrels sold across all grades in Savannah on April 19, reflecting the sharp market drop.
Fort Worth April 19 market totals show light receipts across divisions with steers selling around 7.55 to 7.65, hogs trading 8.80 to 9.00 and a clipped ewe shipment at 5.75. Cattle receipts total 4450 with 2750 long through. hogs 300. sheep 150. market steady overall and hampered by supply.
New York April 19 notes markets unchanged with prices steady amid firmer European markets and moderate covering. Havre up fractionally in francs and Hamburg higher. Rio fell 75 reis, Santos steady. Grades No 7 to No 11 percent higher areas. Market closed steady 6 to 8 points higher.
Chicago market notes receipts of about 6000 hogs with mixed bids from 8.70 to 9.30 for various grades and pigs 7.00 to 9.15, and 200 cattle with steady trade. Calves and Texas steers quoted around 6.75 to 7.90, stockers and feeders 6.10 to 8.10, and canes and heifers 3.90 to 8.40. market for cattle held steady.
Chicago markets publish an April close with prices for wheat corn and oats. No. 2 red wheat 1.06 to 1.09. No. 2 northern 91 to 98 cents. No. 2 spring 91 to 93 cents. Corn No. 2 white 67 to 58 cents. No. 2 yellow 57 to 58 cents. Oats 6.2 white 36 to 37 cents.
Building permits issued in the city include a three room house on Lamar street valued at 500 dollars and an addition on Claudia street for 3800 dollars attributed to G Passailague and Ed Schunke respectively.
New York metals report dated April 19 notes dull trading with lake copper at 15.87 electrolytic 15.76 and casting 15.50 while iron holds steady amid quiet activity.
Wool prices steadied in St. Louis with steady tonnages across combing and clothing grades. Market listings show varied, including heavy fine and tub washed lots.
New York reports show a sharp drop in cotton prices with May and July contracts tumbling over 10 points from previous close. The market faced liquidation as near months drew bearishly by Friday's supply data, while foreign buyers eyed near months and English interests considered exports to avoid profit loss in Liverpool.
New York on April 19 reports the cotton market closed lower than the prior week by 11 to 42 points. The summary outlines the weekly comparison and resulting prices, indicating overall softening across grades and futures.
Liverpool April 19 report shows spot cotton quiet and prices easing across grades. Middling fair at 7.354 cents per pound, good middling 7.03d, middling 6.844, low middling 6.68d, good ordinary 6.34d, ordinary 6. Receipts total five thousand bales with 60 American. Six bales sold, including 600 for speculation and export and 4700 American bales.
In Liverpool on April 19, cotton prices showed a softer early session and a steady finish. Notable bids included April at 6.58 pence, April May around 6.65 pence, May June 6.54 pence, with a broad curve of values for the coming contracts across the year.
Spot market in New Orleans on April 19 remains unchanged with middling at 127 16 per pound. Sales total 87 with 94 arriving. various grade notes listed from low ordinary to good middling. Receipts 2389 bales, stock 6859 bales.
Galveston Texas on April 19 reports spots closed quiet at 1 16c down. Prices listed for various leaf grades from low ordinary to good middling with meiceling noted. Receipts reach 2619 bales, stock standing at 192000 bales.
Houston April 19 spot quiet and unchanged with 3950 shipments and 102,328 bales on hand. Prices range from low inary 8 3-16c to good middling 12 13-16c, middling 12 7-16c, and other classes listed. market movement limited due to holiday.
Memphis April 1919 report shows spot cotton steady and unchanged with middling at 12 1/2 cents per pound. Local traders await进一步 movement as market steadies after recent fluctuations.
In New York Spot, dated April 19, cotton quiet with uplands at 12.36 cents and middling gulf at 12.40. Sales totals reported as 102 bales.
Net receipts at all U S ports for the week are listed alongside totals since Sept 1 and to the same date last year. The figures show a year over year comparison with the current week and cumulative totals.
Port receipts show 9,082,465 for Overland to mills and Canada and 869,809 for Southern mill takings. BORBON appears in a garbled line noting stock at interior towns in September with a total of 12,688,713 and expenses of 381,439. The passage records overall financial totals and consignments with unclear ledger details.
Money on call nominal. No loans. Time loans weaker. Sixty days at 4 percent. Ninety days at 4 percent. Six months at 4 and a half percent.
Cotton market analysts from COTTON COMMENT H. & B. Beer New Orleans Harris Winthrop & Co and Dick Bros & Co report bearish sentiment amid tariff tensions. They note weak demand, favorable crop prospects, and reluctance to buy despite occasional rallies. Short interest appears limited and selling presses on, with 12 cents per pound seen as high for the season.
Logan and Bryan warn that cotton should be sold on sharp advances due to favorable weather, light export demand, and no sign of spinning demand, expecting rallies to be temporary amid adverse crop reports. Newburger Worms and Newman say the long term trend points to lower levels but current season remains dubious for cotton speculation.
Thompson Towle Co states they are inclined to disregard old crop month fluctuations. They say recent experience shows quotations result from manipulation tied to the hedge business between here and Liverpool.
Norden & Co notes a decline may have run its course, expecting a modest rebound if weather developments align. The statement highlights cautious optimism tempered by climate-dependent prospects and broader market conditions.
The firm observes a fall of over $2 per base in the market rally that scared away much of the short interest. It concludes that insufficient time has passed to replace this interest, so the short side remains from a technical view not dangerous.
Trading lagged in the securities market with narrow, irregular movements. St Paul bonds caused depreciation of older issues, while unsubscribed industrials hit new yearly lows. Bank rate cuts abroad, cooler money demand, and cautious sentiment marked the week as investors awaited tariff action. Morgan will bid 10 million dollars in New York Central paper next Monday.
New York April 19. The last sale on the New York Stock Exchange today closed the week with modest gains across several issues as traders assessed ongoing progress in the market. Investors watched key strengths and weaknesses emerge among leaders during the session.
Marine intelligence from Galveston reports arrivals and departures. Arrived yesterday: steamers Benedict and Nor, with routes via Barbadoes Pensacola and Bocas del Toro. Cleared: steamer Preston. Sailed: Conde Virredasas Barcelona and Anselma de Larrinega. Also noted: Bigonter arrived at Port Arthur and Northtown departed for Providence.
York to Cherbourg and Plymouth departures listed for April 19. Fastnet to Queenstown and Liverpool routes shown with due dates. Arrivals include Amerika from Grant New York to Plymouth and Lau rentic to New York with Southampton calls and Antwerp arrival of Vader land.
Cotton seed products in Memphis on April 19 show prime bagging oil at 6.06 per long ton for meals, linters priced at 3 ke pounds.
The cotton oil market closed firm in New York with spot at 7.10 to 7.18 and May to November futures ranging from 6.65 to 7.18. Totals show 9700 units sold across first and second calls including May 600 at 7.20 and October 100 at 6.95.
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