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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1913
Page
9
The U S Department of Agriculture BUREAU forecast for Monday February 17 1913 predicts fair and warmer weather tonight with unsettled and colder conditions Tuesday in Far East Texas. Precipitation yesterday was none with 0.06 inches for the day and 2.06 inches since January 1, 0.48 inches below normal.
Chicago wheat opened higher then slipped on selling pressure as May futures rose to 92 to 92 per bushel before pulling back. May corn climbed to 52 to 52 cents, then weakened, while May oats and ribs showed modest gains. Reports that Russia was importing wheat aided a rally before markets steadied with May corn and other grains finishing slightly higher.
Trading data shows intraday price quotes with open high low and close values including a range around 19.80 to 19.90 and percentages near 10.6 to 10.7 across several entries. Ribs item appears with similar percent figures, indicating a mixed set of financial instrument prices and performance metrics.
Quotations were recorded in Chicago on February 17 for various grain grades. No 2 red and No 2 hard values ranged around 1.05 and 91 to 92 percent figures, with No 1 northern near 92 percent and others such as No 2 spring and chaff listed in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Additional prices covered durum, corn, and yellow or white varieties, noting standard figures for No 2 white and related grades.
Quotations list grain futures and seed prices with No 2 hard at 87c to 1.03 per unit, No 2 mixed at 47c, No 2 white at 38 to 47c, May and July wheat options around 86c, and corn futures near 62% with May 35% quotes. Prices reflect February reporting and market activity at the time.
Quotations listed for various grain grades in St Louis with prices for No 2 red and white corn wheat and oats, and contract futures for May and July. The report shows bid values around 1.06 to 1.09 for red, 89 to 91 for white, and other small fractions, with May and July futures near 92 to 52 for different grains.
New York February 17 steady coffee futures for May at 12.41 per bag. Elgin butter in NL rises to 85 cents per pound.
New York Feb 17 Production of steel ingots and finished steel products ran high as mills faced demand from railroads and builders. January US Steel Co showed around 2.43 million tons ingots and 1.83 million tons finished goods, with shipments near 1.86 million and new orders about 1.65 million. Major rail lines ordered 400,000 tons of steel products, with motive power up for several carriers.
Cotton goods markets in New York hold generally steady with some strength. Demand for goods to ship to China fosters contracted sales around 4000 bales at 7.5 cents per three yard sheetings. Bleached cottons and prints remain steady with mixed price changes, while operatives scarcity limits deliveries and stock procurement.
Prime basis for cottonseed at 5.40 to 5.44 dollars per unit in Memphis. Meal priced around 26.00 to 25.25 dollars. Linters noted at 3 to 4 percent.Reported from Cottonseed Products Memphis Tennessee.
The cotton seed oil market in New York closes firm with spot prices at 6.35 to 6.45 and nearby months ranging 6.35 to 6.50. February sales 600 at 6.37, March 200 at 6.35, April 200 at 6.35, May 2600 at 6.37. total 11,100 barrels.
New York on February 17 reports prime mercantile paper at 6 percent. Sterling exchange remains firm with actual business in banker's bills at 4.83.20 for 60 day bills and 4.87.50 for demand. Commercial bills quoted at 4.82 85. Bar silver at 2 cents, Mexican dollars at 48 3/4 cents. Bond market shows ease in government and railroad issues.
Memphis spot cotton held steady at middling 124 cents. New York spots closed quiet with middling uplands 12.70 and gulf 12.96, no sales. A public notice advertises Wear Ever aluminum cooking utensils with a free 45 cent pan. Rominger Bros. and W. L. Geer are in San Antonio as Cotton Belt commercial agents.
Foley Woods district passenger agent for the Queen & Crescent route with Dallas HQ is spending the day in San Antonio. He notes quick lunches available all day until 12 pm and business lunches from 12 to 2 pm for both ladies and gentlemen.
Chicago police officer Michael Hurley, a crossing man, encountered a beggar calling himself Mike Hurley at State and Adams. The two men, both named Mike Hurley, debated identity before Hurley took the other Mike Hurley to the station.
Eggs fell over a dollar per case in wholesale markets as supplies offered as low as 18 cents a dozen. Retail prices dropped five cents, with San Antonio housewives paying 20 cents per dozen, the season’s lowest. Butter, coffee, and sugar markets show variances as demand strains delivery timelines across Texas and national centers.
A long list of market items with prices including eggs 18 19 dozen and various poultry meats. Butter cheese and vegetables follow with per unit and per hundredweight quotes. Fruits and canned goods appear with numerous regional and grade distinctions and several grain and syrup entries.
New York reports of J. P. Morgan’s illness jolted the market with heavy selling and several stocks dropping to multi year lows. Bonds fell as Reading, Union Pacific, United States Steel led losses while declines spread to Canadian Pacific and Southern Pacific amid speculation and later partial rallies. The session closed unsettled amid lingering nerves over Morgan’s condition.
A dense listing of U S equities and commodities appears with percentages for multiple firms ranging from Amalgamated Viheweess to American Sugar Refining and United States Steel. The page notes New York sugar prices on February 17 and steady petroleum, molasses, hides, and leather markets with regional price points for Central America.
February 17 at Union Stock Yards, offerings were moderate as buyers, arriving after killing supplies, showed little interest. Cattle prices reached near season highs with best cows around 4.50 and most cattle 3.50 to 4.25, calves maxing at 5.25 and generally near 6. Hog prices improved with top bids to 7.50, while sheep and goats remained scarce and noon sales not yet reported.
European and Mexican political unrest dampens cotton demand as New York and New Orleans prices slide. Traders cite weak Liverpool cables, cooler weather forecasts, and ongoing selling pressure, with futures closing barely steady amid mixed spot activity and revised nearby prices.
Three men named J. E. Edwards James O Brien and Wade Dempsey were each fined 50 dollars by Judge Buckley in the Police Court today on vagrancy charges. Detectives Long and Shiraz arrested them last week after skeleton keys fuse and fuse caps were found leading to the arrest.
New Orleans February 17 cotton futures opened barely steady, down 10 to 11 points amid poor cables and favorable weather. Traders noted commission houses selling freely at the call, signaling outsiders exiting long cotton. Liverpool cables reported freer south spot offerings. first half hour closed with prices 11 to 13 points lower.
Fort Worth cattle market shows liberal receipts across divisions on Monday with 3200 cattle 600 calves 3200 hogs 3200 sheep and 3256 horses and mules. Beef steers bring 6 to 7 dollars stocker steers 5.75 to 6.75 butcher bulls 3.50 to 6.25 calves 4.50 to 7.50 hogs steady to weak goods strong, sheep slow with common stock.
New Orleans cotton futures opened barely steady with February to December contracts listed at mixed highs. Prices showed narrow ranges and a close that reflected a modest decline, with February and later months ending near prior levels amid light trading activity.
At Liverpool on February 11, closing cotton spot shows moderate business with prices easing. American middling fair 7.28d, good mids 6.95d, middling 6.73d, low middling 6.65d, good ordinary 6.21d, ordinary 6.87d. Day’s sales 8000 bales, 600 for speculation and export, 7806 American. Receipts 2,000 bales, including 23,600 American.
Kansas City reports receipts of cattle 1500 including 600 southerns with Southern steers about 6.097.55, southern cows and heifers 4 6.50, western steers 6.50 to 8.25. Hogs receipts 9000 with bulk 7.95 to 8.10 and packers 8.00 to 8.15. Sheep receipts 19000. muttons 4.56 to 6.25, Colorado lambs 8.00 to 8.75, range wethers and yearlings 5.25 to 7.66. Market steady to higher for hogs and 10c lower for sheep.
Futures in Liverpool opened easier and closed quiet and steady with a range of prices shown for the February through January contracts. The session recorded small shifts across monthly spreads, reflecting a subdued market tone.
New York and New Orleans quote middling prices with small fractions noted. Hovneton and Galveston show middling readings with minor percentages. Liverpool and Memphis also record middling values, reflecting varied market activity across ports.
Receipts and quotes show cattle at 5.70 to 9.00 for natives and steers, cows and heifers 3.75 to 6.50, calves 5.00 to 6.50. Hogs receipts 11,500 with prices down five cents, pigs and lights 6.75 to 8.45, mixed and heavy 8.25 to 8.45. Sheep receipts 3,000 steady, five lambs 5.50 to 6.25, lambs 7.00 to 9.00.
New Orleans market notes mixed quotings for spot cotton with middling estimates around 12 7/16 to 13 1/8 cents and several grades listed as nominal or steady. Receipts reach 2,882 bales with total stock at 123,834 bales as buyers monitor arrivals and futures dynamics.
Chicago market report shows receipts of 23,000 cattle 48,000 hogs and 30,000 sheep. Beeves bring 6.65 to 9.16, Texas steers 5.00 to 5.90, stockers 4.75 to 7.65, cows 3.10 to 7.50. Hogs sold mostly 8.20 to 8.36, pigs 6.50 to 8.10. Sheep with native ewes 4.80 to 6.40 and yearlings 6.60 to 7.90.
Houston reports a quiet spot market with prices down modestly. Total shipments of 6849 bales noted, with variations across grades from ordinary to middling. Prices quoted around 7 11-16 to 13 16 cents, reflecting weak demand and limited transactions.
Copper holds steady with spot at 14.00 and forward contracts around 14.0 to 14.5. Tin remains irregular with spot near 43.85 to 49.25 dollars and futures around 47.79 to 48.26. Market notes list spread values for zinc and lead and spot for other metals as quiet or dull. A separate line mentions a method to assess glass quality by corroding surfaces with hydrofluoric acid to reveal interior structure.
Galveston reporting ship arrivals and departures with vessel names including Bloomfield Harry T Inge Christobal Viking Kingston Bow pe Port Limon El Dia and New Ark among the steamers noted as arrived yesterday and sailing to several ports in the Atlantic trade.
Spot cotton trading steady with varied grades in Galveston. Prices ranged from low ordinary to good middling with multiple half to three quarter cent adjustments. Sales reached about 200 bales, receipts totaling 5,628 bales and stock at 247,597 bales.
Money on call is firm at 4 1/2 percent with the ruling rate 4 percent. Closing bids show 4 1/2 percent offered at 4 percent. Time loans are strong at 4 3/4 to 4 1/2 percent for 69 and 90 days and six months bills at 4 3/4 percent, 4 1/2 percent.
A fragmented marketplace listing shows prices for peas beans corn citron peel figs and raisins in bulk and boxed formats. Entries include 50 and 100 pound quantities with color coded grades such as choice fancy extra choice and No 2 crown.
Grace E. Fields filed for divorce from F. W. Fields in the Seventy third District Court this morning. Musicians plan the third annual ball at Beethoven hall on February 20 with a 50 piece orchestra. Suitcases tied to R. L. Campbell and H. Fisher reportedly entered Ardelia Moss’s home and a servant’s house at the P and 8 Hospital.
A Union Meat Company ad urges readers to buy hams bacon lard and compound locally. It stresses the product is made at home and insists price and quality justify purchasing locally rather than meals from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha.
Burial permits list multiple deaths with ages and dates across city areas including Slocum Place Rural Avenue Zarsamora Street and Jonas Street. Names include Mary Jane Duckham 68 Elizabeth Batlew 78 Margarita Rivers 70 Annie Fuchs 54 Elisa O De Perez 26 Al Scharff 20 and Mrs Martee Van Hoogenhuyze 86. Locations cited include city hospital Houston Texas and various streets.
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. F Reyes on February 15 at 705 South Laredo Street. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orosco on February 16 at 306 North Santa Rosa Avenue.
Antonio N Rodriguez and wife transfer land on Campbellton road 16 miles from San Antonio for 1105 dollars. H Mount sells lots 1 2 and 3 in city block 9102 Beacon Hill for 819 dollars. J B Haines sells lots 16 and 16 block 23 Gladstone avenue for 375 dollars. Martin J Arnold and Mrs Ar Oge Bertfind sell lot 8 block 39 new city block 558 Dawson street to D B Sau for 4650 dollars.
J H Anderson files for a store building on Salade Street valued at 2000 dollars. G Sexauer plans a six room dwelling on Warwick Boulevard at 1450. R W Hamilton seeks a five room dwelling on Dakota Street at 900. R W Hamilton also requests a four room dwelling on James Street for 700. Degen listed for porch work on East Crockett Street. W H Stephenson seeks repairs on Buena Vista Street for 160.
No. 259-W. R. Winemen, 317 Oakland street. No. 3260-Foster Bros., 1020 West Commerce street.
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