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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1912

Page

7

Local lemon prices jump a dollar per box

Cold spell in California damaged the lemon crop and shippers report only four small reserve boxes for ten days. Local prices rose to 4.50 per box from 3.50. Oranges show firmer demand with higher prices expected next week. Cane seed and seed potatoes demand rise as markets prep for February 1 seed potato arrivals. Prices listed include Maine Cobblers at 4.75, Maine Triumphs at 4, Maine Burbank at 4.50, onion sets and cane seed varieties with noted per hundred and per sack figures.

California Maine Cobblers Maine Triumphs Maine Burbank

Wholesale Quotations for Vegetables and Produce

Price list for potatoes sweet potatoes cabbage onions cucumbers tomatoes and more. Notes include crates, per hundredweight, and wholesale figures for fruits, nuts, canned goods, dairy, eggs, poultry, beans seeds sugar coffee flour and related items. Contains numerous figures and product descriptors with varied unit measures and pack sizes.

Prairie Oil and Gas Uplifts Crude Oil Price

The Prairie Oil and Gas company raised mid-Continent crude oil to 57 cents a barrel in an announced advance. The notice appears in Independence Kansas with a political reminder to pay poll tax.

Associated Press Independence Kan Mid-Continent Prairie Oil and Gas Company

Saturday Live Stock Trade Uninteresting at Union Stock Yards

The weekend live stock trade was dull with few buyers as meat offerings awaited a larger Monday run. Receipts totaled 95 cattle 30 calves and 70 hogs with hogs at 5.50 to 6 for the best and cows at 3.50 tops. no sheep or goats were offered.

Union Stock Yards

Fort Worth Live Stock Market Closes Strong Week

Fort Worth Texas January 27 strong steady tone marked weekend live stock trading with early close. Receipts totaled 1700 head including 800 cattle and calves 700 hogs and 200 sheep. Beef steers topped at 6.10 cows to 4.75 bulls 3 to 4.26 calves 3.75 to 6. Hog trade active best porkers 6.25 and 5.80 to 6. Cattle sheep quotas unchanged from yesterday.

Fort Worth Tex

Kansas City Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

Kansas City cattle hogs and sheep receipts and prices for the day. Cattle receipts 300 with steady market. native steers five fifty to eight. southern steers six to six fifty. southern cows and heifers three to five. stockers and feeders four to six twenty five. bulls three seventy five to five fifty. calves three seventy five to seven sixty. hog receipts four thousand with steady market. bulk five thirty five to six twenty five. heavy six twenty five to six thirty. packers and butchers six oh five to six thirty. light five sixty to six ten. pigs four to five twenty six. sheep receipts none with steady market. muttons three twenty five to four seventy six. lambs five to six seventy five. fed wethers and yearlings three fifty to five fifty. fed ewes two seventy five to four sixteen.

Associated Press Kansas City

Cattle and hog receipts steady at St Louis market

Receipts and quotations show cattle receipts at 500 with 200 Texans and a steady market. Native beef steers bring 4.50 to 8.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 6.50, stockers 3.50 to 5.50, Texas and Oklahoma steers 5.00 to 7.00, calves in carload lots 5.00. Pigs range 4.00 to 6.35, mixed and butchers 6.10 to 6.35, good heavy 6.25 to 6.35. No sheep.

Associated Press ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Chicago cattle hog and sheep market summary

Cattle receipts 1000 dull market. Beeves 4.70 to 6.40, Texas steers 4.40 to 5.75, western steers 4.65 to 7.00, stockers 3.60 to 5.90, cows 2.10 to 6.465, calves 5.50 to 8.25. Hogs receipts 25,000 slow five cents lower. light 5.60 to 6.20, mixed 5.85 to 6.35, heavy 5.95 to 6.37, pigs 4.15 to 5.40, bulk 6.10. Sheep receipts 2,500 weak. native 3.15 to 4.76, western 3.60 to 4.75, yearlings 4.80 to 5.40, native lambs 4.40 to 6.80, western 4.60 to 6.80.

Associated Press Chicago Texas

Address by Col Henry Exall Opens State Swine Breeders Meet

Athens Tex Jan 27 The feature of today's Swine Breeders session was a fore noon address by Colonel Henry Exall of Dallas president of the Texas Industrial Congress. He warned that human safety rests on soil conservation and showed how soil elements can become exhausted making subsistence foods fail to sustain strength. Election of officers was set for this afternoon.

Associated Press Athens Tex State Swine Breeders Association Henry Exall Dallas Texas Industrial Congress

St Louis Metal Market Report Shows Steady Lead Prices

Industrial metals note Anne Dothee Pogoted production details unclear as lead remains steady while markets track zinc and spelter prices amid Ottawa level trade.

Anne Dothee Fesd Lead Steady Aitk Spelter Irm Isbee

Unsettled Conditions Roil Grain Market in Chicago

Reports of poor winter wheat conditions boosted prices with May wheat opening around 1.01 to 1.02 and closing about 1.02. Corn was mixed with May starting higher then slipping to 67 to 67.5 cents, while cash oats rose and pork, lard, and ribs futures showed strength. Foreign demand estimates supported wheat gains as May contracts ended firm.

Associated Press Chicago

Market Closes Weak After Opening Declines Across Sectors

The Associated Press reports a weak start in New York stock trading with small declines among market leaders. Tobacco stocks moved, American Snuff up 3 while American Tobacco fell 4 after a 27-point gain yesterday, and Lehigh Valley dropped over 2 points to 161. Readings failed to lift sentiment as readings showed sharp selling, with widespread losses across coal, copper, and United States Steel.

Associated Press New York American Tobacco American Sugar Reading Lehigh Valley St. Paul United States Steel Union Pacific

Chicago grain quotations drift in steady but mixed tone

Chicago quotations show bid ranges for wheat and oats with multiple grades. No. 2 red wheat around 93 61.00 percent, No. 2 hard near 1.01 to 1.04, No. 1 northern 1.11 to 1.12, No. 2 northern 1.08 to 1.10. Oats No. 2 white around 51 to 61.

Associated Press Chicago

Market Quiet as Grain Prices Hold Steady in St Louis

On January 27 in St. Louis the grain market shows cash wheat at No 2 red 98 4 and No 2 hard 1.02 1.13. Corn No 3 64 65c with No 3 white 65 66c. Oats No 2 51c, No 2 white 52c. May wheat 1.00 July 94c. Corn May 68 July 67 1 2c. Oats May 51 July 45 4c.

Associated Press Louis

Market Quotations from Kansas City Grain and Corn

Quotations reported January 27 show cash wheat at 1.04 to 1.08 percent for No. 2 hard, 99 1/2 cents to 1.08 for No. 2 red, and 67 1/2 to 68 1/2 cents for No. 2 mixed. No. 2 white oats quoted at 54 1/2 to 62 cents with mixed at 50 to 65 1/2 cents. May wheat closed at 1.02 1/2 and July at 94 1/2 cents. corn May 68 cents and July 66 1/2 cents.

Serta Eee Press Kansas City

Cotton seed products and oil prices across markets

Prime basis oil at 4.60 cents with meal at 24.50 and linters 1% 3 cents in Memphis. New York oil closed steady with spot 6.40 75 and monthly quotes from January to July ranging 5.40 to 6.60. Total sales 2100 with March and July activity noted.

THE Associated Press Memphis Tenn New York

Daughters of Jacob to Welcome Taft at Grand Ball

More than 10 000 invitations issued for the Daughters of Jacob grand ball in New York during Taft s visit. Sussman Goldman 104 Rachel Marks 105 and Etta Polinsky 107 will greet the president at the Jewish home. Rivalry reported over which aged woman will invite him to dance.

Taft New York Daughters of Jacob Sussman Goldman Rachel Marks Etta Polinsky

Financial markets report a firm sterling and steady bonds

New York on January 27 reports prime mercantile paper at 3 to 4 percent and sterling exchange firm with bankers bills at 4.84 25 for 60 days and 4.87 55 for demand. Commercial bills 4.83, bar silver at 57, Mexican dollars 47. Government bonds steady with railroad bonds irregular.

THE Associated Press New York Prime Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange

Money Market Rates on Call and Time Loans Rise

New York reports money on call remains nominal while time loans firm with 60 day at 2 percent, 90 day at 2 to 3 percent, and six months at 3 percent. The market shows tightening liquidity and higher cost of longer advances.

THE Associated Press New York

Banks Report Higher Reserve Excess Across Week

New York figures show clearing house banks hold 45.698 million dollars in reserve above legal requirements, an increase of 8.796 million from last week, reflecting a stronger cash position for banks.

THE Associated Press New York

Cotton Prices Rise On Short Covering In Liverpool And New Orleans

Cotton edged higher as shorts covered and support from the south helped lift futures and spot markets. In New York gains ranged to 2-3 points early, with Liverpool and New Orleans showing mixed moves before a barely steady close with net modest advances.

New York Liverpool

Veterinary Examiner Resigns in Texas

Austin Jan 27 The governor received the resignation of Dr John E Wilkins of Greenville from the state board of veterinary examiner effective immediately He says he has been offered a Katy Railway appointment and cannot hold free transportation while on the board, prompting his resignation.

Veterinary Examiner Austin Tex John E. Wilkins Greenville State Board of Veterinary Examiner Wilkins Katy

Cotton Futures Open Quiet On New Orleans Bourse

New Orleans January 27 cotton futures opened quiet with little change from yesterday. Cables lagged, weather remained favorable, but bears failed to press the market down after the first call. Short covering and profit taking emerged as longs sought to reduce holdings ahead of Sunday.

Associated Press New Orleans Bears Liverpool

Cotton Futures Open Quiet In New Orleans

New Orleans January 27 Cotton futures opened quiet with January at 9.83 and March at 9.72 bid. February 9.66 68, May 9.88 bid, July 9.93 bid, August 9.90 bid, October 9.80 bid. Futures closed steady with a net advance of 4 to 6 points.

THE Associated Press New York Igh New Orleans

Liverpool cotton closes firm in fair demand

Liverpool cotton market reports closing spot prices three points higher with 10,000 bales sold including 9,000 American and 26,200 receipts all American. Futures opened firm and closed steady with various dated spreads around 5.29 to 6.87 across front months.

Associated Press Liverpool

Market snapshot shows mixed spot prices across ports

Leading spot markets report mixed activity with Liverpool firm at 6.53 with 10,000 units, New York quiet at 95668, New Orleans steady, Houston steady, Galveston firm. Output highlights varied regional demand and price stability across major ports.

Liverpool New York New Orleans Houston Galveston Ween Lo

Spot cotton steady in New Orleans on Jan 27

Spot cotton in New Orleans was steady with 2200 bales sold and 400 arriving. Prices ranged from low ordinary 6 1-16 to good middling 10 5-16 with strict variants noted, reflecting a stable market for the day.

Associated Press New Orleans

Spot cotton closes quiet with losses at mid upland price

New York January 27 Spot cotton markets closed quietly five points lower. Middling uplands priced at 9.65 cents per pound, gulf 9.90 cents. No gales reported.

THE Associated Press New York

Houston Spot Cotton Holds Steady Price at 10 Cents

Spot cotton in Houston closed steady at middling 10 cents. The market showed no change from the prior session, with buyers and sellers awaiting further signals as trading activity remained light.

Spot Cotton Prices in Galveston Market Jan 27

Galveston Texas January 27 spot cotton middling sensory price reported at 10 1/2 cents per pound with sales spot at 13 cents f o b.

THE Associated Press Galveston Tex

Better Weather Lifts Lalesmen as Mail Orders Rise

Bradstreet's weekly trade review notes improved activity in jobbing and retail due to fair weather. Salesmen travel more, mail orders increase, staple lines lead demand, and domestic cotton goods show life. Farming areas report money shortages and debt pressures. iron and steel demand softens. railroads and coal move up. Business failures rise in the United States to 436 for the week ending Jan 25, with Canada at 37. collections remain slow.

Associated Press New York Bradstreet Review of Trade Today United States Canada

Cotton Statistics Bales Deficit This Season

The ledger shows yesterday’s stock at 1,814,804 bales, with last week’s same day at 1,306,893 and last year’s same day at 1,022,269. A season deficit of 292,535 bales is recorded.

Markets Report From Chicago Quoted Steady Prices

Butter steady creamery and dairy prices listed with 29 36c for creamery, eggs firm with 1013 cases received including 29c for firsts and 35c for prime firsts, cheese steady with varieties 16 17c, potatoes steady 95c to $1 for choice to fancy, poultry firm with turkeys 13c and chickens 11 12c, veal steady 50 to 60 pounds.

Associated Press Chicago

Poultry Quotations Steady Despite Mild Market

ST. LOUIS report shows poultry steady with chickens at 10 cents, springs 11 cents, turkeys 14 1/2 cents, ducks 11 3/4 cents, geese 8 cents. Butter dull, creamery 29 1/2 cents. Eggs higher at 36 cents.

THE Associated Press ST. Louis Springs LLC

Coffee futures steady as Rio No 7 closes firm

New York January 27. Coffee market shows no change with Rio No 7 at 18 1/4 cents. Futures settle steady with March and May at 12.79 cents per pound, reflecting stable demand and supply dynamics.

THE Associated Press New York

Sugar and Petroleum Rates Hold Steady in New York Market

New York on January 27 reports raw sugar steady with Muscovado 89-test at 3.89 cents and 96-test at 4.39 cents. Refined sugar quiet with cubes 6.65, fine granulated 6.40, powdered 6.60 cents. Petroleum steady with refined barrels at 7.85. Molasses steady. New Orleans open kettle at 36.60.

THE Associated Press New York Muscovado New Orleans

Hides and leather prices trade report

New York January 27 buyers report rising hides firm with central area prices around 23 1 4 to 23 3 4 percent. Leather firm shows Hemlock firsts 25 and 27 with seconds 24 26 and thirds 21 22 while rejects quoted at 16 cents.

Associated Press New York Bogota Central America

Butter and eggs price list from creamery notice

The notice lists butter prices at creamery 370 with firsts 35 cents and seconds 83 cents while packing stock is 24 1 2 cents. Eggs show extras 87 cents, firsts 85 cents, seconds 22 1 2 cents.

THE Associated Press Kansas City

Egg prices rise in New York market report

New York on January 27 reports eggs moving upward with fresh gathered extras at 40 to 41 cents, dirties No 1 at 30 cents, fresh gathered choice prime at 25 to 20 cents, and refrigerator firsts at 33 cents.

THE Associated Press New York

Returns to Monterey after Mexico arrest risk

Fernando Ancira, owner of a new million-peso Monterey hotel, left for Monterey after two days awaiting Mexican government assurance that he would not be arrested as a Regista if he returned. He would not comment on remaining days, and no amnesty message was confirmed. He previously lent Reyes money, with that connection described as the extent of his involvement.

Fernando Ancira Monterey Mexico Ancira Reyes

Railroad Bonus Rally Fails To Grow This Saturday

The chamber of commerce committee made little progress in raising a 100000 railroad bonus for J. E. Franklin’s San Antonio to the gulf project. Businessmen have limited Saturday time, but subscriptions showed 36000 collected and organizers plan to resume Monday. The chairman expressed belief that both the Franklin road bonus and a 150000 bonus for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexico line will be secured.

Chamber 6 Commerce J. E. Franklin San Antonio Gulf F. L. Hillyer Franklin Road Santonio, Rockport Mexico Rai

Western Union Plans New Sub Stations In San Antonio

Western Union will open at least four additional sub stations in San Antonio to handle rapid business growth. One will be in the Moore Building on Houston Street and another near Military Plaza, with two more sites to be chosen. Local manager F. H. Gournoe said plans were underway and announcements would follow.

San Antonio Western Union Tegraph Company Moore Building Houston Street Military F. H. Gournoe Western Union

Big Reward Offered by Wife of Dead Man

Mrs Blas Perez offers a $1000 reward for information that may lead to the conviction of the person who killed her husband Blas Perez. Thomas Lamb stands indicted for murder with a $1500 bond fixed. evidence is circumstantial and officers seek new leads from a driver of a mysterious carriage linked to the death.

Thomas Lamb Blas Perez Sheriff’s Office Lamb Stat Orney Cowen Charles Stevens Perez W Perez Stevens

Fire alarms prompt two calls before investigation

Hasty reporting yesterday led to the unnecessary dispatch of multiple fire crews after two separate alarms. A witness at 315 Hast Dewey Place smelled smoke at 11:15 and notified the fire department. At 105 East Romana street another person reported a furnace flame reflection. Company No. 4 investigated. a fire of unknown origin damaged a dwelling at 731 East Crockett Street, owned by J. P. Griffin, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Hast Dewey Place East Romana Street East Crockett Street J. P. Griffin

Desire to Be Citizens in Federal District

Since the start of the year aliens in this district have filed declarations of intention to become citizens. The number, high for this season, is 8 percent of total declarants over six years ending January 1, 1912. Six declarations were filed yesterday afternoon: Adolf Peetz and Karl Leithner from Germany, Enrique Ribera and Rafael Santos from Mexico, Maurice Murphy from Ireland, Josef Szklosch from Austria.

U States Adolf Peetz Karl Leithner Germany Enrique Ribera Rafael Santos Mexico Maurice Murphy Ireland Josef Szklosch Austria

Train collision injures several passengers near Saline

MARSHALL Tex Jan 27 Several passengers were slightly injured when the second section of passenger train No 3 on the Pacific railroad struck the known as The Dodger at Saline. The engines were damaged and several cars demolished, main line was blocked. Fireman Meister was hurt.

Ags Marshall Tex Pacific Railroad Saline Meister

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