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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1918
Page
7
Cotton prices surged again with futures up 100 to 150 points and spot markets across major centers rising. New York futures closed 103 to 117 points higher while New Orleans gained 109 to 115 points. confidence cited in faster victory as war news supported the rise and a Monday rally is expected.
The New York cotton market opened firm and extended gains as forecasts of allied victories bolster sentiment. October contracts rose to around 29.90, January near 29.70, with futures closing higher amid broad buying and cover activity despite some realising.
New Orleans August 10 reports show continued favorable war accounts lifting cotton prices by about 49 to 114 points in late trading. Dry western belt weather worsened short selling, with steady demand across the season and profit taking limiting gains. Prices closed higher with October at 25.20 and December 28.07, while other contracts traded around listed levels amid fluctuating market activity.
Government cotton goods prices circulated in New York trading as market activity remained slow. Wool allotments forecast to be very small this year. Savannah reports firm turpentine and rosins with quiet stock movements. Washington announces maximum price ranges for hides used in leather goods. New Orleans rough rice receipts noted with Honduras pricing listed.
Wholesale hog price activity was subdued with little overall movement. Regional livestock markets cited minor gains and declines across hogs, cattle, and sheep as receipts were tallied at leading hubs like Fort Worth and Chicago, with mixed signals from Kansas City and St. Louis reports.
Chicago provisions page reports varied prices and receipts for dairy, bacon, cheese, and meats. Creamery extras and firsts sold at 41 to 44 cents per tub, bacon and hams priced, salt and oleomargarine quoted, and potatoes and fowls listed with regional prices and car receipts. Virginia Minnesota Ohio shipments feature bulk and sack prices for early Ohio produce and related items.
New York. The shortened stock session rose on Allied victories in France. War issues and shipping led gains of 1 to 2 points, with United States Steel hitting a multi month high. Liberty bonds closed near 100. Prices for cotton and other markets varied, while weather forecasts warned of unseasonable heat and scattered showers in the Carolinas and Georgia.
Wholesale prices list a wide range of fresh produce including onions potatoes tomatoes and peppers with per crate per basket and per hundredweight rates for California Texas Colorado and other regions. Fresh fruits such as apples apricots peaches and grapes are shown with box crate and barrel pricing, plus dried fruits and canned goods with various pack sizes and trade terms.
A brief item notes a copyright claim amid 1518 era publishing context. It references The Press Publishing Co and newspaper titles The New York Evening and World.
Trading in Mexican money at San Antonio dull on Saturday with bids and notes listed. New York exchange shows mercantile and commercial rates for sterling and bills on banks amid a firm tone in railroad bonds. Mexican dollars and government holdings noted.
Shipper's Market lists Saturday prices for eggs poultry and dairy with steady tones and specific per pound costs. United States Steel reports July 31 unfilled orders at 32 501 tons, down from June 30 by 35 065 tons, in a Kansas City Produce roundup noting butter creamery first and seconds, and poultry roasters and roosters pricing.
An amended motion for a new trial in the Willie Perez murder case was overruled by Judge Anderson in the Thirty seventh district court. Perez, alias Alfredo Gonzales, was sentenced to hang for killing Miss Anna Van Houten on her farm near San Antonio. The term’s final day included motions for new trials in other cases, including a death sentence appeal by Jesse Jones for killing his wife and Amanda Nelson for murder of Nettie Allen. A nearby fire damaged Webster Wholesale Grocery in Dallas, destroying large stock and causing about 250000 dollars in losses.
Chicago Aug 10 Corn values fell early on welcome rains and mild temperatures, with Sep at 1.60 to 1.62 and Oct around 1.63. Prices drifted lower, closing near the day’s lows as market weakness prevailed despite some attention to shortage rumors. Hog price firmness supported provisions, which closed near day’s high.
Chicago and St Louis cash grain quotes list corn oats rye and barley prices for Aug 10 with No 2 yellow corn around 1.85 to 2.15 and No 2 white and mixed grains cited. Kansas City futures show grain closing values for Sept and Oct with corn and oats referenced.
Obituaries note Mrs. J F Kingery died at 880 Topeka Street Saturday morning at 3 30. She was 50, born in Missouri and lived in San Antonio four months. Survived by two daughters in San Antonio and one in Oklahoma. Body to Aurora Missouri for burial. Lawrence Gaffney aged 65 died at 221 Sherman Street Friday afternoon. A former railroad conductor, he had lived in San Antonio 38 years. Survived by son from El Paso and Emmett Gaffney of Michigan. Funeral planned Sunday. body held by Riebe Undertaking, awaiting son’s arrival. Peter K Nelson died at 220 Porter Street Sunday night aged 53. Native of Denmark, moved to San Antonio in 1917. Survived by widow and five children. funeral at Porter Street castillo at 6 00 p m with interment at St Mary’s Cemetery. Mrs Telia Bandy, 24, died in a local hospital Friday morning. Texas native, San Antonio resident twelve years. Survived by husband and four children, four sisters, four brothers, and parents Mr and Mrs Schaffer of San Antonio. Funeral set for Saturday evening at 6 00 from residence At Caltonword Avenue. Roselawn Cemetery is the burial site.
An old advertisement fragment lists Porter Loring Funeral Director at 206 Jefferson Street with contact Cr. 2323 and mentions Pearce Robinson Undertaking Company. Also references Hag and McCollum Undertakers and other funeral service lines with street addresses and phone numbers, all in a compact ad snippet.
The funeral of Lieut. Col. Clarence LeRoy Cole M R C L who died at Fort Sam Houston Thursday evening was held Sunday afternoon with military honors. Pallbearers included Col. J B Clayton Col. Irving W Ryan Lieut Col Roland Loving Maj Kethim Maj S Simmons Maj FH Mills Maj Logan Clendenin Lieut John Hewitt and Lieut A Van Meter The Scottish Rite Masons assisted in the services at St Pauls church and interment was in the Military Cemetery on Commerce Street.
Army orders list promotions and reassignments for officers across corps. Major Willis Bacon moves to captain. First Lieutenants Ernest Coolidge Uddin William Sutton Webber William Novatia Mobbs Emery Oliver Deale Chauncey Harrold Hayden David Kenry Franklin Kuell Joseph Chub Develin receive promotions and transfers. Medical Reserve members depart Camp Travis for Camp Beauregard. Aviation section officers proceed to Ellington Field. Second Lieutenants Milo S Mater Charles L Whitatine Henry S Mantes assigned to Kelly Field.
General Mersulug reports casualties across many locations with names including Rives in action and multiple towns such as Beach abel Mugh Ulanchard Doston Mass and others. The list also notes Died of Wounds and Died of Disease with varied civilian and military entries, including officers sergeants privates and a long roster across United States towns and cities.
London reports the German submarine commander Captain-Lieutenant Schweiger, formerly of U-88, perished in a British mine field after a collision of submerged vessels. He and his crew vanished after attempting to contact the USS submarine signals. Data from 1917 and later confirms his fate and the sinking of the Lusitania in May 1915.
Private Jol Winger of Sth Company Second Battalion 105th Denot Belgade died at Camp Travis base hospital Friday at 3 p.m. of pneumonia. His sister Mes Minma Lavi is listed as nearest relative from Nacogdoches Texas. Private Zack Brooks of ith Battalion 15th Depot Brigade died at Camp Travis base hospital Saturday at 4 a.m. of pneumonia. His mother Mrs Harrett Brooks of Chatfield Texas is named as nearest relative.
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