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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
9
June 4 report shows small opening orders barely moving prices. Lehigh Valley shares drop to new low while New Haven falls. Dan edges up. Market stabilizes before noon with cautious buying, later turning firmer as steel reacts to improving trade news and gains to 6 14.
Market notes from New York on June 4 show lead steady at 3.85 and London L at 15.68, with spelter quiet at 38. London markets list dull ores and August contracts around 13.40. Tin remains firm around 30.90 to 31.12 with August at 0.90. Iron is quiet, copper dull with futures near 1.42. Cleveland warrants quoted 44d.
New York June 4 market notes show mercantile papers trading in exchange at sixty days with quotes around 4.86 26 demand 4.88 65. Commercial bills at 4.58 % bar silver at 66% Mexican dollars at 43% Government bonds steady railroad bonds irregular Call money steady at 1 to 2 percent ruling rate 1 percent closing at 1142 1%. Time spans weaker sixty days 2 2 percent all days 2 percent six months 3
The Texas attorney general files suit in district court on behalf of the state against Katy for penalties under the reciprocal demurrage statute. A lumber shipment from New Willard to Taylor delayed 13 days beyond the 16 day deadline, prompting the claim that Katy refused to pay 60 cents per day demurrage.
In New Castle Indiana Judge Edward Jackson fixed July 10 for the conspiracy to commit a felony trial of Mrs W A Winters and W H Cooper. They are linked to the disappearance of Catherine Winters nine, about a year ago. The pair were arrested May 30 on the conspiracy charge.
The British steamer Torridge, en route from New Orleans to Rotterdam via Antwerp, ashore west of the jetties outside South Pass, was floated early today and will return here for examination and fuel.
Paris reports President Poincare asked Rene Man, minister of public instruction, to form a new ministry after the resignation of Premier Dumertue.
The Huerta regime blocks Tampico port as foreign oil operators fear contract cancellations and possible confiscation after Vera Cruz occupation. Britain United States and the Netherlands back a diplomatic stance limiting claims by their nationals since April 20, 1914, while Tampico oil tax shifts from 75 to 20 cents per ton. The Sisters of the Sacred Heart reaffirm they will stay in Mexico.
Niagara Falls dispatch says mediators continue work not tied to Carranza reply while awaiting his decision on sending delegates. The peace plan is partly complete and may still yield value if Constitutionalists join. Attitude of Carranza could steer mediation and U S policy, with observers noting a dignified path to negotiations despite prior objections.
In Mazatlan May 25, reports via San Francisco say anti American demonstrations have ceased. Mexicans now show trust in Admiral Howard and the Pacific fleet neutrality. Newspapers reflect calmer tone and some praise for Americans. Offending remarks persist among children as Japanese cruiser Cygory departs for Manila leaving only U S warships nearby.
In Vera Cruz state Tantima and Tantoyuca have fallen to Gen Candido Aguilar the newly named governor. He reports control of large areas and civil military authorities in place. Rail lines south to Hidalgo opened and campaigns against Federals to continue. Carranza directs noncollection of back taxes from foreign firms. Huerta praises King George in Mexico City message.
Precipitation yesterday was none. Normal precipitation for the day is 0.12 inch. Daily deficiency 0.12 inch. Total precipitation since January 1 is 13.16 inches with an excess of 3.78 inches.
Egg shipments face losses as bad eggs flood markets and some shippers avoid accountability. Farmers and country merchants differ over handling and packing practices, while the egg and poultry trade shows little change. Potatoes face dirtier loads and damaged crops across Texas. Wool exports begin with 400000 pounds sent to Boston as northern demand rises. Meat prices steady, hogs climb, and flour and grain markets unchanged.
New York on June 4 reports firm cotton goods and strong converting activity. Worsteds steady and demand for spring stocking, wash goods sales show solid patronage.
New York reports daily commodity prices with raw sugar at 92.74 and centrifugal at 3.38. Refined goods show various forms including loaf 5.15, push 5.05, mould 4.70, cubes 4.45, powdered 3.65, 4.0, fine granulated 4.20, confectioners 4.20, and No 4.09.
Chicago prices for dairy and produce show Butter at 26 1 4 cents, Creameries 20 26 2 3 cents, Eggs steady with firsts 17 1 2 cents, Cheese down with Daisies 14 14 1 2 cents. Potatoes rise with 24 car receipts. Michigan Wisconsin white 10 1 2 cents. Louisiana new poultry alive and fowls 13 cents.
Formal notice issued to San Antonio police requires officers on duty to keep coats buttoned wear clean collars be clean shaven and have shoes shined Mayor Brown announced after an executive meeting with Chief Lancaster and aldermen that stricter rules and civil service reform would guide new hires He praised the force noting low crime and urged pride in appearance as proof of efficiency. Wreck of Lake Steamer Repenes. A note found in a bottle reports the wreck of the steamer Henry B Smith near Marquette last November with all crew lost and only one body recovered. Rifle Shots Alarm Refugees. Refugees arriving in San Francisco from Mexican West Coast ports report two rifle shots fired over the steamer San Juan at Mazatlan on May 24 Captain Steward refused to unload and a protest was sent to Rear Admiral Howard.
The notice records automobile license owners including Lock-Bredderd-Dayton Edward at 721 East Indi Ave and 5229 Buick W T Rotilf at 624 Avenue C with license details.
William Bobrowolski secures a brick addition permit for East Commerce valued at $500. T. J. Williams applies for a five room dwelling on Vitra street valued at $1000.
Hog prices reached high levels at major markets with strong packer demand. Fort Worth and Chicago reported slim receipts and active buying, while local traders showed cautious enthusiasm. Cattle and calves sold solidly with cows around 6 dollars, calves 6.25, and sheep market softer as spring movement waned.
Fort Worth TX cattle hogs and sheep receipts listed. Cattle market mixed with steady beef steers and higher hogs. Hogs sold mostly 5.00 to 8.26, sheep lambs active with lambs around 9.00 and wethers to 6.45, cattle cows and calves to about 5.00 to 6.26.
Chicago market summary shows hog receipts 16000 head with strong demand. Prices: pigs 7.10 to 6.00, heavy 7.76 to 8.82, sows 7.75 to 7.90, barrows 8.15 to 8.20 night 7.96 to 8.27. Cattle receipts 3500 head, beeves 7.26 to 9.26, steers 6.40 to 8.15, stockers and feeders 6.35 to 8.26, cows and heifers 8.70 to 8.76, calves 7.00 to 8.95. Sheep receipts 17000 head, market steady, ewes 5.40 to 6.30, yearlings 6.25 to 7.30, lambs 6.50 to 8.50, springs 7.25 to 6.66.
Receipts show 1500 cattle with the market steady and prime feeders at 8.50 to 9.10, dressed beef cattle at 7.50 to 8.50, southern steers around 6.00, cows near 4.50, and calves from 6.50 to 9.60. Sheep receipts 600 head indicate a strong market for lambs and yearlings with prices from 4.50 to 5.25.
Hogs receipts 9090 head market higher with a range for good heavies from 8.15 to 8.30. Cattle receipts 3000 head steady native beef cows and bulls prices from 4.40 to 9.00 with calves at 6.00 to 9.75. Sheep receipts 4000 head steady with ewes and lambs quoted 4.75 to 9.50. Note mentions a coal strike trend in France with 1472 strikes affecting 230 646 workers.
The cotton market opened barely steady with declines of 1 to 7 points in New York on June 4 as showers promised in the eastern belt and Liverpool cables softened. July futures retraced from a lowness, old crop steadied, and new crop rose slightly on covering and fresh buying.
The New Orleans cotton market opened with selling after improved weather across the belt. Prices fell 9 to 13 points from yesterday, with 10 to 17 point declines early, then steadying before slipping again as favorable weather news prevailed.
Bates reports stock at U S ports yesterday 470 877. Stock last week 566 882. Stock last year 367 454. Excess this season 102 224. Data reflects arrivals and holdings across ports and compares current figures with prior periods.
Temperature near normal with generally fair weather across the belt. Rainfall of an inch or more reported at Robeline Louisiana Port Gibson and Vicksburg Mississippi Americus and Fort Gaines Georgia Goodwater and Wetumpka Alabama. Allen Buell local Forecaster Weather Bureau. There are 21 500 bank bank employees in Paris France.
Chicago reports favorable weather pressuring wheat with selling across the market. Corn eased alongside wheat while cheaper Argentine offerings and larger shipments influenced prices in a mainly softer day. Soy and oats showed mixed moves as traders weighed rains in Canada and expected Nebraska yields.
New Orleans futures opened 5 to 12 points lower with July at 13.41 October 12.66 and December 12.68. Cotton futures closed steady to 12 points lower with October at 12.66 and December 12.66 as listed.
Liverpool report notes steady market with good testing and prices around 7.744 for low middling 7.26 cents. Speculation and export influence receipts and spot sales, with 41,000 units sold and unspecified receipts in thousands.
Liverpool reports futures steady with June at 7.84 pence per unit and further contract quotes for June-July 1 rem 8, July-August 7.16 4, August-September 7.144, October-November 6.77, December-January 6.77, January-February 6.66 44 and March-April 6.684.
June 4 boot cotton figures show New York middling 18 65 cents and New Orleans 13 1/2 cents. Houston and Galveston reported middling around 7 3/4 cents, Liverpool middling at 14.4 cents. No sales or deliveries on contract noted in New York.
New Orleans report shows spot cotton unchanged with middling at 14 cents, 580 bales arrived, 60 bales contracted, none delivered. Houston report notes spot cotton steady with middling at 13 and 62 bales to arrive, 460 bales contracted.
Cotton prices hold steady with middling cotton at 14e per unit. Sales reach 796 bales with no new arrivals listed.
Cotton seed products report from Memphis show Prime basis oil at 6.25 cents and meal at 24 3%o. New York market closes easier with spot prices around 23 percent and futures for June to January listed from 7.26 to 6.99, total sales 13,500.
Galveston reports arrivals including Alamo and E Valle from New York and Vera Cruz ships sailing to New Orleans with towing oil barges. New York notes arrivals such as Ionian and Roma along with other vessels. Mexico City cites General Joaquin Maas saying his column moves from Saltillo toward San Luis Potosi without incident.
Market notes from Kansas City dated June 4 show prices for wheat No 2 red at 91 cents and No 2 white around 42 cents. Corn No 2 mixed trades near 71 cents, with related futures quotes also listed for No 2 white and other classes.
Kansas City grain market closes with Wheat July 80 percent and September 70. Corn July and September both 70. Oats July 39.
Market notes show No 1 red wheat at 72 cents and No 2 white at 78 cents with a 2 to 40 percent price range indicated for grain trades in St Louis.
Readable fragments mention Chicago and various coded item numbers. The text lacks clear products, prices, or subjects. No definitive event or entity details to summarize beyond stray labels and partial codes.
Francisco Urquidi, Carranza envoy, received Carranza’s telegram about a Durango conference between Constitutionalists leaders and Fernando Calderon the liberal faction head. Calderon reportedly to join the Carranza cabinet as part of the reshuffle. The article notes U.S. coal purchases for its buildings, warships, army posts, and lighthouses.
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