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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
11
The cotton market showed nervous trading as sentiment turned bearish. Prices fluctuated in early sessions with New Orleans and Wall Street influences noted. by afternoon, prices declined with fewer buy orders and selling pressure dominates the market.
The New York cotton market shows high volume and mixed results as prices swing during early trading. Traders weigh the impact of expected demand shifts and government actions on futures while nerves ease after initial volatility.
Disjointed report from Liverpool on fiber prices and trading activity. Mentions spot slowdowns, weekly receipts around 1,000, and contracts set for late February to March. References to cotton list items, consignments, and names unclear due to OCR errors but notes activity and prices in late winter trading.
Fragmented text shows a Shippers Market style listing from Chicago and Kansas City regions, featuring poultry items such as fowl and hens, prices per box or dozen, and references to creameries and refrigeration. Entities include Chicago, Kansas City, and Kansas markets, with scattered prices and product terms.
Fragmentary market tidbits from San Antonio provision markets to New York textile outlets. Mentions bacon prices and various commodities with scattered figures, dates, and locations including Savannah Georgia and New York. The garbled text includes references to openings, trade activity, and weather impacts on markets.
A Washington conference with Wisr Department representative Alderman Simpson and Mat J. W. Hear addressed aviation supply problems. They discussed transport and storage of aircraft components, engine and propeller parts, and cadet training issues amid curbed flying schedules due to weather and material constraints.
Market notes show receipts scarce dominating corn trading with a March price around 279 and May near 285, as weather and demand shifts influence futures. In Chicago cash grain, corn No 2 yellow held near quoted levels, with oats and barley showing steadier activity amid transport and storage concerns.
Market notes show a slack Northern hog market despite higher cotton prices. Local cotton cashes, while prices rise, and cattle and lamb receipts at Fort Worth reflect a cautious outlook with shifting demand and cautious buyers.
Metal markets report mixed trading in New York with the spot price for copper around 6.95 and futures showing varied movement. The article notes activity in London and mentions shelter prices and potential future fractions, reflecting cautious demand amid uncertain quotas.
Readable text details a government order halting green coffee trading in Washington and Ohio. Mentions food authorities, licensing, and regulatory actions affecting coffee exchanges and brokers. Notes confusion in OCR with garbled names and dates but centers on prohibition and enforcement.
The body of J I Goodin of Dew it was killed in an auto accident near Asherton on a Wednesday afternoon. He was a traveling salesman for Detroit Commission Company and survived by his widow residing at 136 River Range San Antonio. A number of associates and a Camp Rowle soldiers were with him. others reported as slightly injured but expected to recover. Burial arrangements were prepared by Shelly Loring Undertaking Company pending directives from his mother and brother in Atlanta Ga.
Henry J Heinz of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is described amid illness and brief notes on his health. The story notes wartime matters and weather conditions impacting Wickler pickle prices, with references to his plans and associates.
Report from Wor Pel notes Sa Villa followers expanding northward near the river about a tow miles away. It cites a band near Hovgue Lonieo with ammunition and plans to cross into the United States with 1605 curd and 200 mules. Authorities fear a delayed crossing could prompt an assault to seize stock guarded by 1000 men.
Obituary notes the death of Tawiey A Wirte at an old age after a long illness with details of survivors including a daughter Mrs Julian Gilbert and Miss Joss Blyabt Lillian Pirie. Burial at Atalbery Cemetery follows service at St Prancy Ang Watkite. Also records the death of Uri Merchsler aged 67 and service by Pearce Robbon Undertnning Co. with burial planned in Bosnily.
Veteran S A U G chief Joseph P Gdoennell resigns as traveling representative for a large interstate chemical mail company and plans to base in San Antonio. Succession details shift as G H Ferguson and others take over tickets, with Kerrville banking move noted for a departing official. The page also lists ads, funeral notices, almanac-style notices, and local business bids.
A chaotic scene in Sf, Lou, Mu, and Fel as strikers were routed during a street dispute. A palicenwn accidentally fired into the crowd, injuring several. Police pursued four men after a heated melee. Renewed clashes between officers and gangs followed a night of vandalism including trolley wire thefts. Officials urged continued effort to reach a settlement and return workers to duties while arbitration is sought to resolve grievances over wages and working conditions.
New York February 6 Theodore Roosevelt’s condition remained favorable after a recent operation. The former president rested at Oyster Bay and was reported to be comfortable, with doctors predicting a return within days. He has canceled engagements in Boston Detroit Milwaukee and other cities. An abdominal fever traced to Spanish American War complications prompted the operation.
A fragmented roster of individuals appears with scattered affiliations and places such as Lew Tanta Anracing and the Menger city venue. The text references several persons including Meret Hare, Laniinim, Valestine, Kerrylite, Port Warthis, Duluth, Boston, Ocean prewleterey, and others in a crowded, unclear social register.
A delegation from the Wholezls wm Tiveatl Liquor Dealery Assyriawon of Bexar Counts urged Mayor Belt for changes to liquor sale rules. The spokesman argued the tightened regulations harm civilians and soldiers, noting hardship, reduced bootlegger arrests, and calls for reconsideration. Mayor Belt opposed changes, citing compliance with the President's proclamation and the risk of inviting trouble if altered.
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals in Austin upheld the constitutionality of the state highway commission in Adkins v. Curtin Hancork. The special court, with Associate Justice Jenkins and Special Associate Justice Tobinson, sustained the law in all respects, rejecting the claim that the tax could not be collected through the commission.
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