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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1914

Page

7

Gold Movement Reappears in Wall Street Trade

New York June 15 Speculators are undecided as trading opens with light volume. Initial prices hold, then blue chips slide while gold shipments advance by 1 million dollars. Gould stocks fall on dividend rumors, Missouri Pacific and Denver Rio Grande drop, bonds irregular, market closes steady.

New York Erie Lehigh Hey Southern Pacific Eee St. Louis Gould Missouri Pacific Denver & Rio Grande

Mercantile Paper Rates and Market Update

New York in June 1946 reports mercantile paper at 2 and 4 percent, sterling exchange safety for 60 days at 4.8650 and demand at 4.80. Commercial bills at 4.0, bar silver at 56 1/2 cents, and government and railroad bonds described as steady and irregular respectively.

New York Mercantile Paper Sterling Exchange Safety

Call money trends in New York market signals firmer rates

New York reports firmer call money with closing rates near 1% and 2% in various maturities. Time loans show strength across 60 day to six month terms with rates around 1% to 4% per cent, indicating tighter liquidity and higher borrowing costs.

New York

Metal markets report muted prices and mixed London quotes

New York lead prices steady at 3.85 95 with London bids around 19 128 m4. copper appears steady while tin weakens in London. North American copper futures hold near 61 125 6a with nearby and distant prices noted. Cleveland warrants trade at 61s.

New York London Castin &T. Tin Ee Northern Southlee Southern Cleveland

Pleads For Her Pipe In Altoona Yard Arrest

In Altoona Pennsylvania a rail rider and trespasser, Florence Courtney, 21, Negro, was arrested in the Ennsylvania yard. She claimed she had done nothing and pleaded for her pipe during sentencing. She had traded a silk waist for men’s clothes and rode freights from Pittsburgh to Culpeper, Virginia. Sentenced to ten days. after magistrate provided men’s clothes she pleaded to keep her pipe and tobacco, which the judge allowed.

Altoona Railro Ennsylvania Therisoner Florence Courtney Pittsburg Culpeper

Child Travels Alone Violet Wing Heads Home to Oregon City

Six year old Violet Wing travels from Formosa Kansas through Denver to Oregon City Oregon, carrying two tags with her name and destination and telling reporters she is not afraid to journey alone. Mrs Emma Flaven of the YWCA helps at Union Depot as crowds question her about travel fears and safety.

Denver Kan Pacific Coast Violet Wing Formosa Oregon City Ore Violet Union Depot Emma Flaven William Wing

Dried fruit trade surges as ads draw housewives to markets

Wholesale buyers report record dried fruit sales driven by cheap values and heavy advertising from major coast packers. Grocers note canned herring rising as sardines and other cheap meats fill shelves. Egg and butter markets stay weak, while USDA banks offer up to 200 million dollars to farming regions to finance crop movement.

United States Treasury McAdoo Texas

Chicago Market Quotes June Fifteenth Summary

Chicago wholesale market quotes show butter higher with creamery at 20 to 21 cents, eggs steady with receipts 15 102 cases, cheese steady at 14 to 15 cents, potatoes up with 95 car receipts and old at 80 to 90 cents, new 1.00 to 1.26, poultry steady with alive owls at 15 and a half cents.

Chicago

Kansas City Produce Quotations and Cotton Market Note

Quotations from Kansas City show butter at 2 1/2 to 18 cents, eggs at 14 to 18 cents, poultry at 13 to 27 cents. A New Orleans cotton market note mentions a decline of 16 to 18 points from Saturday's close as traders await Washington crop conditions report due tomorrow at noon.

Kansas City

Southern League Scores Roundup From June 15 16

Mobile tops Birmingham 5 1 on timely hits as Townsend Gudger and Schmidt beat Harbin Johnson Trageser. New Orleans downs Montgomery 7 3 behind McLeod Kissinger Adams. Atlanta defeats Memphis 5 0 led by solid ATL hitting. Nashville stops Chattanooga 6 4 in ten innings with Sline Street Kroh Smith Gibson on the mound.

Mobile Ala Birmingham R. H. EB. Mobile Townsend Gudger Schmidt Harbin Johnson Trageser New Orleans Montgomery R. H._B. Montgomery McLeod Donahue Kissinger Adams Nashville Tenn Chattanooga Sline Street Kroh Smith Gibson

Baltimore and Chicago Baseball Doubleheader Report

Baltimore and Chicago played a Sunday doubleheader with Chicago winning 4 to 0 in the first game and Baltimore taking the second 2 to 0. Five Baltimore players were expelled in the opening game by Umpire Bush for arguing. manager Knabe and four others were sent away. Other scores note Buffalo beating St. Louis 9 to 2, Indianapolis defeating Pittsburgh 11 to 4, and brief humorous quotes from periodicals.

Chicago Baltimore Bush Knabe Zinn Walsh Doolan Simmons R. H. E. Baltimore Wilhelm Jacklitsch Lange Wilson Quinn Russel Watson Fiske Block

Market Improves Kansas City Stock Yards

Market report notes steers steady to weak with butcher trades down 25 to 40 cents. Rain in Kansas and Missouri forecast to lift cattle prices next week. Highlights include native heifers at 8.25 to 3.85, best steers 8.65 to 8.90, cows 5.25 to 7.50, hogs steady to 10 cents higher with top 8.20, lambs and sheep easing, goats mixed, and J A Rickart as market correspondent.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri North Texas South Texas Oklahoma Nebraska Chicago Trutton J. A. Rickart

Market Quiet Amid Freight Rate Hopes and Global Ties

New York reports a subdued stock market last week due to freight rate expectations yet shows steadiness as investors await solutions to market problems. Gold exports, London gold needs, and French finance ties calm sentiment. Wheat crop outlook improves exports, steel demand rises, building permits edge up, copper prices fall, and New England textiles show better prospects for a later revival.

New York London New England

Entire Grain List Starts Higher but Wheat Falls

Chicago reports Wheat weakened due to rains in Kansas not reaching harvest areas. Opening quotes varied, then declined. Corn rose on Argentina weather while prices largely held. Oats supported by corn strength. Provisions firming as hog markets stayed strong. Domestic visible wheat supply drop had little effect. Closed steady to weak with notable declines.

Chicago Kansas Argentina

Packers Lose Their Advantage In Hogs Market

UNION STOCK YARDS June 15 Packersfailed to hold lead in hog market as prices rose across centers. At the yards only 45 head were offered with demand strong and hogs selling to 8 per hundredweight. Fort Worth quoted top hogs at 8.35, 10 to 16 cents above last week. Cattle 697 calves 111 horses 153 hogs 45 sheep 54. Cattle mostly direct, pens cleared by noon with steadiest bids. Best cows 5.75, bulk 4.50 to 5.00. Calves up to 7.75, generally around 7.50. Hogs ranged 7.00 to 7.75. Sheep not weighed or priced at noon.

Union Stock Yards Texas Fort Worth

Cotton futures fall as rain eases eastern drought

New York and New Orleans futures slide 13 to 18 points from Saturday’s close while Liverpool and Houston show mixed moves. Early sessions adjust after Easter cables signal good showers in the eastern belt, with a brief late rally from intraday lows and December pacing around 12.66 to 12.79.

Low Clee New York Asecchoves Ks Sapien Vadeen

New Orleans Cotton Opens Down On Rainy Belt Conditions

Poor cables and showers in the eastern half of the belt caused a 3 to 5 point decline at the open. Market heaviness persisted, with prices 6 to 9 points lower after half an hour, and by 2 PM the decline extended to 10 to 11 points despite some afternoon support.

New Orleans

Cotton futures open lower as markets react to steady close

New Orleans reports cotton futures dipping at the opening with July at 15.53, October 12.73, December 12.73. The session ends steadier, but prices show 15 to 17 points lower from the prior close, while some entries note activity in accceepers and sescoseeess terms.

New Orleans Accceepers Sescoseeess MOC Wise Cecsseoe Stent Ncn

Liverpool cotton market reports June prices and sales

Liverpool June 15 market bulletin shows easier sentiment with good middling at 8.344 and middling 7.804, low aeed 782d. Sales reach 8000 bales including 8090 for export and speculation. Receipts total 1200 bales.

Liverpool

Wheat and corn price quotations from St Louis and Kansas City

Quotations from St Louis and Kansas City dated June 15 show No 2 red and No 2 hard wheat trading between 89 91 and 90 98 cents respectively. No 2 yellow corn mixed and No 2 white oats quoted around 75 0 and 40 40 cents with additional bid ranges and small variations.

ST. Louis Kansas City

Futures steady patterns noted in Liverpool market

Futures prices in Liverpool show steady values with contracts listed for June 7.484, June-July 7.204, July-August 7.294, August-September 7.1444, October-November 6.81d, December-January 6.72d, January-February 6.7144, and March-April 6.73d.

Liverpool

Cotton seed prices from Memphis report

In Memphis on June 15 prices for prime seed are $6.26 to $6.27 per unit, meal at $27.50, and linters at 24 percent.

Memphis Tenn Linters

Fort Worth cattle and calf market totals and prices

Fort Worth reports today showing near 6600 cattle and 1400 calves received. Beeves bring 7.60 to 8.00 with steady demand, cows and heifers steady to 10c lower, bulls steady. Hog receipts 700 with prices from 8.26 to 8.36, sheep slow and lower with wethers 5.25 to 5.50 and lambs 6.50 to 8.00.

Fort Worth Tex Best Beeves

Cotton seed oil market closes steady in New York trade

The cotton seed oil market closed steady with spot at 7.35 40 and futures for June and July at 7.35 7.40. August at 7.53 7.54 and September at 7.60 7.62. October 7.38 7.40, November 7.05 7.07, December 7.05 7.07, January 7.00 7.07. Total sales 13,900.

Orleans New York

Spot Cotton Prices Slip in New York Market

New York and New Orleans reports show middling cotton around 13.40 and 18 15 16 cents respectively. Liverpool quotes at 7.80 pence, with New York noting a 20 point drop. New Orleans records 415 bales sold to arrive 50 bales. nothing delivered on contract.

New York New Orleans Houston Galveston Liverpool New New York

Receipts and Quotations for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago June 15 Receipts and quotations show hogs at 14 000 with market steady, bulk 8.15 to 8.20, lights 8.00 to 8.25, heavies 7.85 to 8.26. Cattle receipts 20 000 with best steady, evens 7.30 to 9.30, steers 6.40 to 8.15, stockers and feeders 6.20 to 10, cows and heifers 3.60 to 8.70, calves 7.00 to 10.26. Sheep receipts 17 000 with market steady, ewes 5.30 to 6.35, yearlings 6.30 to 7.46, lambs 6.50 to 8.60, springs 7.26 to 9.40.

Chicago

Cotton spot prices in Houston and Galveston on June 15

Houston reports spot cotton unchanged with middling at 13 1/2 cents to arrive none. Galveston notes spot cotton 11 16- cents lower with middling at 13 16 16 cents, sales totaling 1106 bales.

Houston Tex Galveston

Marine Intelligence Galveston June 15 Arrivals and Sails

Marine notices list arrivals at Galveston and New York on June 15 including El Cid from New York Kameroc and California passenger ships. Sailed: Topila from Tampico and Gloria de Lar rinega iBed Abteere via Norfolk. A stray line notes Topeka cemetery sexton with seven thousand graves.

Galveston Tex el Cid New York Kameroc (Br Botter Topila Tampico Gloria de Larrinega iBed Abteere Norfolk

Grain futures close with mixed gains in Kansas City

Grain futures in Kansas City end with modest gains and mixed results. Wheat July 76 cents, September 76 cents. Corn July 69 cents, September 67 cents. Oats July 38 cents, September 36 cents.

Kansas City

Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Rally Steady

Hog receipts around 8000 with bulk at 8.00 to 8.15, heavy hogs 8.15 to 8.20, lights 7.90 to 8.10, pigs 7.25 to 7.75. Cattle receipts about 7000 with prime fed steers 8.50 to 9.00, dressed steers 7.85 to 8.50, southern steers 6.25 to 8.25, cows 4.25 to 7.20, heifers 6.50 to 38.50, stockers 6.00 to 7.75. Sheep listings show lambs 8.00 to 9.25, yearlings 6.00 to 6.85, wethers 5.00 to 5.85, ewes 4.00 to 5.10.

Weather and weevil news lift New York cotton notes

Monday cotton letters from New York discuss rain benefits for central and eastern cotton regions and possible temporary market declines if drought areas see rain. Weevils in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama may rise, affecting prices. Texas May rainfall set records, spring rain totals compare with past years, and western belt conditions show mixed recovery while eastern belt remains moisture starved.

New York H. & B. Beer Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Texas

Cotton market swings under dry Texas heat and New York sentiment

Hayward and Clark report on a belt wide cotton crop improving in Texas and Oklahoma due to dry but temperate weather, with showers easing eastern drought. Arkansas drought and weevils raise late damage fears as New York sentiment shifts bullish. Old crop steady. July futures await notice day while spot prices hold around 14 cents amid tight supplies.

New Orleans Hayward & Clark Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New York

Thorn and Maginnis Assess Cotton Market Weakened by Boll Weevil

Thorn and Maginnis report heightened boll weevil activity across Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas and Alabama with Texas also anxious. Despite some recent crop improvement the market remains cautious as forecasted supply may fall short of demand. Trade sees gradual improving demand and firm cotton goods, with August expected busier than usual.

New Orleans Thorn & Maginnis Supreme Court Shreveport

World Needs Bumper Crop Says Cotton Counsel

Brown Douglas and Blum analyze theJune 1 government crop report showing May 25 crop conditions among the worst in twenty years. They warn against buying on advances, foresee a possible price drop if Atlantic drought ends, but expect higher prices on a sustained wider sale, with July cot ton likely to hold parity with spot quotes.

New Orleans Brown, Douglas & Blum Government Bureau Atlantic States

Quotations Amid Turbulent Market Summary

Chicago on June 15 reports chaotic commodity quotes with mixed yields in red and yellow varieties. Market notes show prices for barley and other grains fluctuating, reflecting uncertain demand and export pressures.

Market Report From St Louis Livestock Auction

Receipts and quotes show cattle and sheep trading steady to higher. Beef steers bring 7.50 to 9.00, cows and heifers 4.25 to 9.00, stockers 5.00 to 8.00, Texas and Oklahoma steers 5.75 to 8.25, native calves 6.00 to 16.00. Sheep run 6009 with muttons 4.75 to 5.00, lambs 7.00 to 9.65, spring lambs 9.00 to 9.65.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Coffee futures steady and butter market notes

YORK June 16 report notes No 6 Coffee futures steady for September at 9.12. Elgin Butter market from Elgin Illinois dated June 15 lists price 37149.

the. York Elgin, Ul

Sugar and Molasses Market Snapshot New York June 15

Raw sugar remains steady as market lines up quotations for various sugar products. Molasses sugar quotes hold at 2.74 with centrifugal at 8.39. refined grades show stability from cut leaf at 5.25 to mould A 4.80 and diamonds at 4.30. confectioners and powdered forms range near 4.20 to 4.55 with several variants listed.

New York

Automobile licenses issued to various residents and vehicles

No. 6277 E M F Mrs J Stone 2800 Monterey street. 6278 Thor motorcycle Anton Zu pan 326 Cooper Igor. 6279 Ford H Turner 120 Avenue C. 6280 Cadillac Herman Schuchard 220 Guenther street. No 281 Hupmobile Dr R Wright Santa Roca Hospital.

J. Stone Monterey Street Thor Anton Zupan Cooper Igor Ford H. Turner Avenue C Cadillac Herman Schuchard Guenther Street Dr. R. Wright Santa Roca Hospital

Building Permits Show Small Dwellings and Alterations

Building permits issued for a 3 room dwelling on Forward street at $500 to Mrs K S Hamilton and alterations on East Houston street by D Sullivan & Co at $250. Owners and firms named with amounts. Local permits activity reported in brief.

Mra K. S. Hamilton Foward Street D. Sullivan & Co East Houston Street

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Edward Stein and Minnie Grobe Nelson Si and Greta Wilder Sareen Seele and Kate Matthews James W Marshall and Mrs Sallie appear in the marriage licenses section.

Edward Stein Minnie Grobe Nelson Si Greta Wilder Sareen Seele Kate Matthews Ames W. Marshall Sallie

New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Limited Speculation

New Orleans June 15 Speculation in the cotton market has been very limited. The public, while believing prices will rise, appears to be waiting for further climatic developments to influence demand and care for their holdings. Norman Mayer & Co. reports cautious activity amid uncertain weather impact.

New Orleans Norman Mayer & Co Eay

Weather bulletin for Houston district June report

Temperature and rainfall for the Houston district in the 24 hours ending Monday morning. Weather generally fair in the belt with above normal temperature. Rainfall exceeding one inch noted at Lake, Greenwood, Rome, Portland, Eufaula, Bainbridge, Marianne and nearby stations. Allen Buell, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.

San Antonio Tex Houston Lake and Greenwood Miss Rome Portland Ark Eufaula Ala Alee Georgia Bainbridge and Marianne Fla Allen Buell Weather Bureau

Observations Taken At Dawn On June 16, 1914

Observations recorded at 9 00 a m Monday June 16 1914 noting weather and atmospheric conditions. Data includes sky appearance temperature pressure and notable atmospheric phenomena observed in the early hours.

Real Estate Transfers In Ada Borough Frame

Vivian Bryan transfers new city block 680 Sodhier Street to John F F Onion for 1200 dollars. Ada B Onion and John F Onion transfer lots 11 and 13 block 9 Marie Borough Place to Vivian Bryan for 1200 dollars.

Vivian Bryan John F. F. Onion New City Sodhier Street Ada B. Onion John F. Onion Marieborough Place

Rich Indian mound finds reported in northern Wisconsin

Madison reports that three northern Wisconsin counties yield rich Indian remains. J. P. Schumacher of Green Bay and W. A. Titus of Fond du Lac describe explorations in Portage Marathon and Lincoln counties. They document six distinct earthworks near Bradley and Heafford and notable mounds north of the effigy zone.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Wisconsin Archaeological Society J. P. Schumacher Green Bay W. A. Titus Fond du Lac Portage Marathon Lincoln Wausau Merrill Tomahawk Heafford Wisconsin River Bradley Heatford Portege County Emily Oaneland

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