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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
15
Cotton markets closed steady with small final shifts as July rose in New York and fell in New Orleans. A favorable weekly weather report steadied sentiment, while nervous shorts and early declines limited gains, leaving Liverpool spot trades unchanged.
The text describes a volatile cotton market with early gains fading into liquidation pressure. Prices slipped with nearby cotton futures down around 25 to 32 points, though some buying emerged by spot traders before closing steady. Weather updates referenced a stormy southern outlook and mixed forecasts for May through December.
The New Orleans cotton market declined after a fire disrupted trade, with prices sliding to lower levels and volatility widening. Traders showed cautious activity as the market closed weaker, despite some regional price firmness earlier in the week.
Fragmented text lists cotton futures, prices, contracts and dates with many garbled words. It hints at figures like 21980 and 2400 but lacks coherent facts.
June 12 reports show cotton seed oil and turpentine data with stock figures for Galveston and Savannah. Prices and shipments are noted with totals for barrels and casks and arrivals at New York.
The telegram lists many names of service members reported killed in action and died of wounds, along with some missing or wounded in action and other causes. Included are officers and enlisted personnel from multiple states and cities, with units and locations reflecting a broad U.S. military deployment in the war effort.
A chaotic roster lists soldiers from multiple towns and camps with several wounded in action. Names include John Johnson, Edward Suchlean, David Taggart, and George Anderson among others, with units and locations across the United States.
William C L Russell of Lubbock was found guilty of murdering Charles Qualey by the Thirty-fourth district court jury. The banker and cattleman faces ten years in the state penitentiary. Qualey, a mine owner living in Texas and New York, was killed January 2. Hassell had claimed self defense.
Chicago reports heavy heat depresses corn values but a late rally emerges as shorts cover. Prices swing with July and August futures around 1.42 to 1.46, while oats and packers face weaker demand. Kansas City and St Louis quotes show mixed corn futures and regional weather notes summarize a broad heat impact on crops.
Wholesale market notes show modest shifts in produce costs including potatoes tomatoes oranges and cantaloupes with prices varying by grade. Livestock bids at Union Stock Yards reflect softer cattle hog and sheep values amid uneven demand while Fort Worth receipts trend mixed.
Live stock market data shows receipts of 19 060 head with heavy cattle westward movement and mixed demand. Cattle prices range from 7 4 for cows to 9 0 for yearling steers, with stockers and feeders around 8 50 to 11 00. Lambs strong at 17 00 to 21 60 while sheep receipts total 4060 head. Prices quoted per pound for wholesale butchers align with market trends in Missouri and nearby regions.
Quoted markets show poultry steady with prices around 24 to 25 cents per pound for hens and large springy birds. Eggs and dairy noted with creamery items near 40 to 50 cents, while potatoes and vegetables varied by region with quotations listed for several cities including Baltimore and Chicago.
Market notes show Teal packtos and bacon extras with 25 percent markup. Quotations list various items including American cheese and lard with price ranges and per pound figures.
The market reports a higher redfish intake with buyers noting wholesale and retail prices set around 6.40 a pound for certain fish. Halibut rock cod and barracuda are listed with per pound prices and cleaning options. Shrimp and other seafood are priced per dozen or per unit in the retail section.
The season’s first heat wave grips the middle west with records at the weather bureau. San Antonio tops at 97, Kansas City 100, St. Louis 96, and Chicago 64 as a high pressure system keeps the region hot with a northwest breeze. Major Allen Puell notes widespread heat and possible local showers.
Sugar futures in New York showed steadiness as July through October contracts traded near unchanged. Prices listed include July at 8.00 cents and October at 8.29 cents, with additional notes on refined sugar and coffee futures.
U S stock market extended gains in the evening led by war dispatch optimism. Colorado Fuel, Great Northern Ore, Baldwin, Reading and Union Pacific posted notable advances as Liberty bonds traded firm and closings showed readings near recent highs.
San Antonio trading in Mexican money was quiet with small peso quotations while New York mercantile rates showed mixed levels for bills and government securities. Nearby and longer-term U S. dollar adjustments appeared to influence cable rates as investors awaited further data.
Metal markets report mixed quotes across exchanges with spot prices around 7.45 to 7.62 and various futures figures including 825 and 23 103. The fragmented clipping notes activity in St. Louis and includes odd symbols and incomplete numbers.
Proceedings in the Court of Criminal Appeals include reversals remands and motions for rehearing involving numerous counties and attorneys. An entertainment for soldiers is planned by the Jewish Welfare Board at the club rooms of the Onnate Building with a vaudeville skit and music program directed by Lieut. Samuel Jacobson at Kelly Field.
Elmer Isiah of 219 North Center Street escaped with slight injuries after his bicycle collided with a car operated by G Harris of 911 South Wyckberry Street at 5 15 oclock Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred at the Soledad Travis intersection with Dixie Dance at Turner Hall.
A confidential letter from Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary urged King Ferdinand to align with monarchies against democracy. The missive warned of socialism and Bolshevism spreading from Russia and marked Roumania's shift toward peace appeasement under pressure from Germany and Austria.
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