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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1913

Page

12

Bulls Push Wheat Higher On Turkish Recall Signals

Chicago trading today showed wheat rising as rumors of Turkey recalling peace envoys from London buoyed futures. May wheat opened around 92 1 2 cents and traded 92 1 2 to 92 3 4 cents, with markets firming later. Corn and oats moved mildly, while May pork and lard also slid before ending mixed. Cash grain quotes indicated firm No. 2 red and strong durum values amid ongoing Turkish crisis effects.

Chicago London May Maylard

Wheat and oats price quotations from Kansas City

Kansas City market notes list cash wheat values for No 2 hard No 2 red and other grades, No 2 mixed and white oats, with futures closes for May and July wheat and oats. Prices show May and July futures around 87% to 85% for wheat and 35% for oats.

Chicago Kansas City ST. Louis Ste. Au

Grain quotations from St Louis market report

Quotations list cash wheat and corn prices with No 2 grades and percentages. Wheat and oat futures are noted for May and July contracts with slight variations in price.

ST. Louis

Shipping News Bridges Galveston Harbor Traffic

Arrivals include Bloomfield Tuxpan Rio Jane Bil bor and El Dia with dates from Dec 22 to Jan 20. Departures list Albanian Skipton Castle Ormiston Hamburg Ocmulgee sailing January 21. Pay your poll tax.

Galveston Tex Bloomfield Tuxpan Rio Jane Span Bilbor Cuban el Dia New York Sabine Port Arthur Skipton Castle Tampa Ormiston Hamburg Ocmulgee

London Stocks Sway on Turkish Crisis as Declines Spread

The London stock exchange opened with widespread declines amid Turkish crisis fears. American Rails fell from parity by up to $8, Rio Tinto dropped 2 points, Turkish bonds slipped 1 point, and Consols weakened on local selling. Late in the day, activity steadied slightly but remained unsettled.

London London Stock Exchange Rio Tinto

Real estate transfers listed in 1912 and 1913 records

Estate of A B Frank transfers property to West End Lumber Co for multiple lots in blocks 2122 and 2147, each at 600 dollars. Numerous deeds follow with dates from 1910 to 1913 involving buyers such as Lee Martin, George W Thomas, Richard Ricks, Riverside Land, J H Kirkpatrick, and others. Amounts range from 400 to 29 552 26 for land parcels including additions like Alamosa and San Pedro Terrace.

A. B. Frank West End Lumber Company New City Block Lee Martin M. L. Oppenheimer George W. Thomas Rogers Street Burleson Street B. F. Cooper Richard Ricks Melrose Addition Riverside Land and Improvement Company W. A. Baily Alamosa Addition J. H. Kirkpatrick J. P. Benkendorfer San Fernando G F. Wheelberger F. H. Scranton New City Adolf J. Luckenbach Louis Kimble Jr Hot Wells Park Theodore Stapper Irma August Brotze Henry Boldt Charles Hartung W. A. Bally Alamosa William Campbell R. H. Irwin Ashe City South Hackberry Street J. B. Callahan Ida H. Snell San Pedro Terrace H. C. Thurman Max Anna J. Miller North Side Pierson Avenue C. F. Simmons J. L. Gulley San Antonio T. W. Menefee R. Menefee Englewood Annie Robertson Clara M. Myers Mina M. Phill Joseph W. Phillips Harold A Les Pleasanton Road Ed Meier Harriman Place John Marcheri J. G. Ruiz F. C. Frenzel Francisco Street Highland Improvement Company Bend

Crows Break City Ninepin Record in Opening Frame

In the City Ninepin League a first frame 87 set a high mark as the Crows and Parrots split a two game match. The Crows won the first 373 to 285 with Schmidt Gloeckner and Fritze leading, while the Parrots won the second 319 to 274 behind Bennett and Altmann. Umpire F Huntress Jr. and scorer G Huntress officiated.

Parrots Crows Schmidt Gloeckner Fritze Bennett Altmann F. Huntress Jr G. Huntress

Cotton futures steady. grains and meats show varied demand

New York reports cotton futures opening steady with January around 12.30, March near 11.92, and May about 11.76. Interior receipts and weekly exports to Britain and France are listed, with stock totals and deficits for the season.

European markets show weakness and lower stocks

European markets weaken on Turkey tensions as the Turkish crisis spurs a global selloff. US opening sees American stocks slide with Canadian Pacific leading losses at 24 percent amid broad declines in Amalgamated, Steel, Union Pacific and others. By midmorning some rallies and short-covering appeared, Illinois Central declines narrowed, and overall sentiment edged up from the earlier lows with banks expected to gain on currency movement forecasts.

New York Turkey London Ilin Central Union Pacific Illinois Central Illinois

Cotton Slumps Then Recovers Amid Active Buying

The cotton market opened easy on January 24 with declines of 11 to 15 points due to weak cables and Balkan war fears. Active covering lifted March to 11.90 as traders eyed weekend figures and peace negotiations, with prices finishing generally steady and spot middling at 12.86 nominal.

New York Turkey Balkans Wall Street London

New Orleans Cotton Market Steady with Varied Quotations

Cotton spot in New Orleans holds steady with a % off and middling around 12 1 2 cents. Spot sales total 750 bales with 350 arriving. receipts 14,497 bales and stock at 159,411 bales. Quotations list a range of grades from low ordinary to good middling and above, with nominal figures for several levels.

New Orleans

Cotton market closes steady with varied through prices

The Houston spot market closed steady as listed on January 24. Trading activity included 11 538 bales sold f o b none shipments 13 738 stock at 143 291 bales. Price ranges covered low ordinary to middling and good middling with middling fair at 7 up to 12 percent for the different grades.

Houston Tex

Spot cotton prices steady across Galveston and Memphis

Galveston spot cotton closed steady with varied grade prices from low ordinary to good middling. sales 2938 bales, receipts 7024, stock 291110. New York spot steady with middling uplands at 13.05 and gulf at 13.30, 11900 bales sold. Memphis spots unchanged at middling 12½ cents.

New York New Orleans C. Houston C. Galveston C. Liverpool Memphis

Beet sugar holds firm as cane declines amid Texas market

Colorado advices report beet sugar near season end with output largely sold while cane sugar remains weak. Candy makers cut stick candy prices. syrup and molasses demand barely steady. Potatoes face higher demand with potential shortage. quotes rise. Corn products firm. various prices listed for canned vegetables, hides, flour, meal, corn and oats in San Antonio markets.

Colorado

Dairy and Produce Market Report Patchy Prices

Butter active with creamery quotations 24 and 33 cents. Eggs steady with receipts 4027 cases showing fresh 19 to 22 cents, refrigerator 16 to 17 cents, firsts 22 to 22 cents. Potatoes steady from 87 cars with Michigan 47 to 50 cents, Minnesota 45 to 48 cents, Wisconsin 44 to 48 cents. Poultry steady with dressed turkeys 22 cents, live chickens and springs 13 cents.

Chicago Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin California Bernes Cnet Areata Sarah Hammers Ray Ovate

Local Poultry and Butter Prices Listed

Poultry prices show chickens 14 cents, springs 12 cents, turkeys 18 cents, ducks 1 cent, geese 13 cents. Butter prices include Creamery 26 dollars 33 cents, Eges 214 cents.

ST. Louis

Prices for dairy meat and poultry in Kansas City markets

Kansas City market quotations list butter at 82 1/2 cents, creamery firsts 30 1/2 cents, seconds 28 1/2 cents, egg stock 21 cents, extras 21 1/2 cents. Poultry prices show hens 12 1/4 cents, roosters 8, young turkeys 18 1/2 cents, ducks 13 1/4 cents.

Kansas City

Retail Price List Full Of Groceries And Meats

A long price catalog lists EGGS POULTRY MEATS LARD CANNED MEATS FISH and numerous fruits vegetables and staples with per dozen per basket per case and per hundredweight pricing. It includes ment ioned items such as California apples oranges lemons limes bananas and assorted dried fruits and nuts with varied quality grades and sizes.

Ben Davis California U's South Texas Alaska London Layer

Eggs Steady in New York as Receipts Rise

New York January 24 eggs steady with unchanged prices. Receipts 6792 cases.

New York

Husband Accused of Excessive Affection in Harlem Court

John F. McDonald, 43, arraigned on a complaint by wife Anna McDonald in Harlem Court. She said his constant calling her dearie and sweetheart led to a disorderly conduct charge after a separate incident at 445 West 143rd Street, Kinghaven elevator house. The magistrate adjourned the case to hear further evidence from Mr Harris.

New York Freschi Harlem John F. McDonald Anna McDonald Dearie McDonald Mrs. McDonald

Building Permits Reported for Two Dwellings

J Ramos applies for a three room dwelling on South Brazos street valued at 450 dollars. S Martinez applies for a box house valued at 200 dollars.

J. Ramos South Brazos Street S. Martinez

Automobile Licenses and Local Advertisements

No. 3194 W A Rantz 214 Mason 3195 le W OO motor cycle W B Smith Alamo Heights. The Gimbel Delicatessen offers special business lunch 35c for ladies and gentlemen 12 to 2 pm Crockett Street opposite Grand Opera House. If you have weak eyes consult Dr J Harvey Moore 204 Gunter building.

W. A. Rantz Mason “i W. B. Smith Alamo Heights Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House J. Harvey Moore Gunter Building

Dull cattle and hog trade at Union Stock Yards and Fort Worth

At Union Stock Yards Jan 24 receipts included 160 cattle 25 calves and 20 hogs with quality lacking. Cattle cows opened near 4 dollars and sold 3.75 to 4.25 while top calves reached 5.25 and bulk 4.50 to 5. Hog quality weaker with steady to firm prices. Fort Worth saw small beef steer run steady slow, hogs strong with 1200 head heading east, wethers 5.65, top hogs 7.75, bulk 7.25 to 7.50.

Union Stock Yards Porker Palestine Tex Fort Worth

Cattle and Hogs Prices Steady to Strong in Kansas City

Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts 1000 with steady values for native and southern cattle. Hogs receipts 6000 with strong demand and price ranges from 7.25 to 7.42 for bulk sales. Sheep receipts 2000 with steady prices for muttons and lambs and ranges for wethers, yearlings, and ewes.

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago market reports show cattle receipts 1500 with slow, weak trading. beeves 6.00 to 9.05, Texas steers 4.70 to 5.60, stockers and feeders 4.90 to 7.50, cows and heifers 2.70 to 7.20, calves 7.00 to 11.00. Hog receipts 26,000 with steady to higher trade. light 7.20 to 7.50, mixed 7.25 to 7.50, heavy 7.00 to 7.52, pigs 5.75 to 7.30, bulk 7.40 to 7.50. Sheep receipts 7000 with steady market. native 4.75 to 6.25, yearlings 6.40 to 8.00, native lambs 6.75 to 9.00.

Chicago Texas

Livestock Receipts and Prices in St Louis Market

Cattle receipts 2700 including 600 Texans with a steady market. Native beef steers 5.50 to 9.35, cows and heifers 4.50 to 8.00, Texas/Oklahoma steers 5.50 to 7.90, calves in carload lots 5.50 to 6.50. Hogs receipts 7500 with steady market. Pigs and lights 6.50 to 9.55, mixed and cutters 7.10 to 7.55, good heavies 7.45 to 7.55. Sheep receipts 3000 with steady market. Native muttons 6.00 to 6.50, lambs 7.00 to 9.35.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

London metals markets mixed with varying futures

Copper and tin show weakness in London trading on January 24 with spot and futures prices listed. Lead and spelter hold around 17 and 26 pounds respectively, while iron Cleveland warrants trade at 2s 6d in London, reflecting a tentative metals market.

London Cleveland

Financial market rates report from New York

The report notes money market rates in New York with calls at 4 percent, closing figures steady at 2 percent in some segments. Loans pricing shows 60 day at 3 percent, 90 days at 3 percent, and six month terms around 3 percent, with slight variations across institutions.

New York

Directors declare 2 percent semi annual dividend

New York January 24 directors of the St Louis Iron Mountain and Railway declared a semi annual dividend of 2 percent, placing the stock on a 4 percent basis.

New York St. Louis Iron Mountain

Cotton goods market quiet amid clothier strike disarray

New York on January 24 reports a quiet cotton goods market. In men's wear circles the clothier strike unsettles deliveries. Yarns ease while jobbers report better trade in Wabash fabrics.

New York

Wool markets hold steady in mid January trading

ST LOUIS Jan 24 Wool markets are steady with medium grade combing and clothing at 23 to 26 cents per pound, light fine 19 to 21 cents, heavy fine 13 to 18 cents, and tub washed offering 27 to 36 cents per pound.

ST. Louis

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady After Early Decline

New Orleans cotton futures opened with an 8 to 14 point drop amid weak selling and short covering. By late morning most active months recovered to 8 to 6 points under yesterday’s close, with afternoon trading steady as buying supported gains above yesterday’s close.

New Orleans Liverpool Balkan Lofidon Buils Hester

Spot Cotton Quiet in Liverpool Prices Ease

Liverpool cotton market reports easier prices with American middling fair at 7.234 pence and middling 6.69d. Daily sales reach 7000 bales, including 6800 American, receipts 65,000 bales of which 45,900 American.

Liverpool

Futures steady after open in Liverpool update

Futures opened easy and closed steady with monthly quotations across the curve from January at 6.60 or 6.60 percentage points to January-February at 6.03. The report shows ongoing adjustments through the year with varied settlement levels.

Liverpool

Cottonseed and Cotton Oil Markets Report

Prices move in steady ranges as Cottonseed products in Memphis list bases and meals while New York Cotton Oil closes steady with spot and futures in narrow bands. Trading shows multiple small lots with total sales near 49 000 units across months from January to July.

New York

Rice Prices Steady as New Orleans Market Reports

New Orleans on January 24 reports rough rice firm with clean Honduras steady. Quotations show rough Honduras at 2.50 to 4.75, Japan 2.75 to 4.25, clean Honduras at 4.65, and Japan at 4.75. Receipts tally 1856 rough, 1673 millers, 3393 clean bags. Sales list rough Honduras 7 at 3.60, clean rice 1047 at 3 1/4 to 3 3/4, Japan 467 at unspecified price.

New Orleans Honduras Japan

Weekly Liverpool Cotton Stats Report

Liverpool reports weekly cotton data with imports totaling 198000 bales including 166000 American. Stocks rise to 1462000 overall and 1288000 American, with 88000 American forwarded. Total exports stand at 10300.

Liverpool

Coffee futures firm with March and May prices

The market shows Rio coffee futures anchored firm on January 24. March futures at 13.33 cents per pound and May at 13.58 cents, with No. 7 Rio quality cited.

New York Rio

Copper and metal market prices reported in St Louis note

New York metal prices list copper spot and futures for January to April at 15.5 to 16.50. tin around 49.3 to 50.0. lead at 4.20. spelter 7.05. antimony 9.75 to 10.00. Unsettled iron and other minor shifts recorded by ST. LOUIS METAL.

Abilene Tex Amarillo Ata Birmingham Boston Mass Brownsville Chicago Charleston Corpus Christi del Rio Fort Worth Galveston Houston Jacksonville Kansas City Key West Fila Knoxville Tenn Louisville Memphis Benteomery Ala New York Cl City Oklahoma City Palestine Cookson ST. Louis Metal ST. Louis Spetter

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