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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1912

Page

11

Strong copper group boosts stock market in early session

New York traders saw dull start then copper issues rise with metal prices. Market gained momentum with coal shares New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio lifting, Interborough Metropolitan and other leaders showing strength as bonds held steady.

New York New York Central Can Chesapeake and Ohio Interborough Amalgamated Copper Interborough Rapid Transit Interborough Metropolitan

Copper and tin prices steady on spot and futures

In New York on June 19 copper firm with spot and futures quoted for June July and August around 17.1 to 17.5 with varied 17 percent ranges while tin holds firm in July and August trading near 43.75 to 49.50. Antimony remains quiet and unchanged with minor market notes for other metals.

New York Standard Spot Lake Ead Ster Cookson

Money on Call Rates Steady in New York

In New York on June 19 the money on call market shows a steady ruling rate of 2.2 percent with a closing bid at 2 percent. Time deposits list 60-day at 5 percent, 90-day at 3 1/2 percent, and six months at 3 percent.

New York

Weather report for Houston district and stray dogs note

San Antonio June 19. Temperature and rainfall for the Houston district over the last 24 hours show fair weather with below normal temperatures. Rainfall amounts quoted for East Texas and several stations. noted heavier showers at Hondo Kerrville and other listed locations. About 3000 stray dogs are gathered monthly by London police.

San Antonio Tex Houston Texas Hondo Kerrville Holly Springs Miss Brinkley, Ark Clarksdale Rosedale London Police

Weather Bureau Forecast for Texas June 19 1912

U S Department of Agriculture weather bulletin notes 8 a m observations with air pressure lines and temperature curves. Forecasts for San Antonio and East Texas predict fair and warmer conditions tonight and Thursday with regional variations. Reported yesterday precipitation 1.42 inches and total since Jan 1 12.77 inches with 0.31 inch deficit.

San Antonio East Texas

Cattle Market Opens Light At Union Stock Yards

At Union Stock Yards on June 19 five hundred cattle 25 calves 5 horses and 875 sheep filled the yard though buyers found most stock on through billing to other markets. Cows sold up to 4 dollars calves 4 to 4.50 dollars hog pens empty with traders regretting a lighter hog run lately.

Union Stock Yards

Texas cattle shipments drive Fort Worth market gains

L M Webb of Cotulla sold 13 carloads of steers averaging 15 pounds at $6 on the Fort Worth market. Pryor and Buel moved five carloads at $6.85 and five at $6.20 on Kansas City. Welder from Victoria sold 15 cows at $8.25. Liveoak Cattle Co of Cuero reported 28 steers at $9.93 and 22 at $10.83 on Fort Worth. Industry notes include young shipper Tom Coleman Jr and reports from several ranches across Texas amid favorable rains improving market conditions.

L. M. Webb Cotulla Fort Worth Pryor & Buel Kansas City Frank Welder Victoria Liveoak Cattle Company of Cuero W. T. Way Evans-Snider Buel Company Tom Coleman Jr Nixon Master Coleman Texas Lee Russell Mr. East Oklahoma Mr. Russell Ike Pryor Buel & Daniels St. Louis Colonel Pryor la Pryor Schreiner & Halff Pearsail Colonel Hunt J. Little Pearsall J. G. Childers

Bank of England Sees Net Gold Movement Amid Germany Shipment

London reports bullion movements with 231000 pounds added to the Bank of England vaults and 501000 pounds withdrawn for shipment to Germany yesterday.

London Bank of England Germany

Paris Money Markets Report From June Thirteen

Paris reports three per cent rentes at 21 shillings and two pence, exchange with London at 25 francs 23 cents for checks, and a private discount rate of two per cent.

Paris London

Wool Market Rundown From St Louis June 19

Wool prices steady in St Louis with middling combing and cloth grades at 20 to 21 cents a pound, fine wools at 15 to 19 cents, heavy fine 12 to 15 cents, and tub wools 27 to 30 cents per pound.

Louis

Calves and cattle lead steady Fort Worth livestock sale

Cows and calves sold strong with calves up a quarter in Fort Worth. Moderate receipts of 350 cattle and 1000 calves cleared quickly as local packers and buyers moved the day’s run. Beef steers ranged 5.50 to 6.25 with a top of 7.90. hogs advanced to 7.60. sheep wethers at 5.20 for 112 pounds.

Fort Worth Tex

Market Receipts Steady for Cattle Hogs and Strong for Sheep

In St Louis on June 19 receipts totaled cattle 6000 with 3700 Texans and prices ranged native beef steers 6.00 to 9.25 stockers 3.75 to 5.25 Texas Oklahoma steers 5.25 to 8.00 cows 3.75 to 8.00 calves 6.00 to 7.25 hogs 6500 mixed 7.30 to 7.65. Sheep receipts 2500 with native lambs 5.50 to 9.30 and native muttons 3.75 to 6.00 with a strong market.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Kansas City Live Stock Market Report June 19

Cattle receipts 4000 including 1000 Texans. market steady with native cattle 7.75 to 9.45, southern steers 5.00 to 8.25, calves 4.50 to 6.00, western steers 5.50 to 9. A hog run of 10000 with market up 5 cents. bulk sales 7.30 to 7.50, heavies 7.45 to 7.55, lights 7.16 to 7.40. Sheep receipts 5000. muttons 3.75 to 5.00, lambs 7.00 to 8.90, range wethers and yearlings 4.00 to 6.50, ewes 5.00 to 4.25.

Kansas City

Chicago cattle hogs and sheep market report

Chicago on June 19 reports cattle receipts about 18 000 with prices mostly steady to ten cents lower. Hogs receipts about 22 000 with market strong from 7.00 to 7.50 for various classes. Sheep receipts about 22 000 with a slow market and a range of 3.25 to 9.25 for native and western types and lambs.

Sugar and related commodities hold steady in New York markets

Raw sugar and refined grades remain steady in New York on June 19 with Muscovado 8 test at 3.26 cents per pound and centrifugal 96 test at 3.86 cents. Molasses 9 test at 3.11 cents. Petroleum and molasses show steady movement. Hides quiet.

New York

Weather observation fields from June 19 1912

Observations list wind direction and velocity temperature rainfall and weather state for 8 a m on Wednesday June 19 1912. The excerpt records the data columns second third and fourth with details on the wind, temperature and precipitation.

Weather Dominates Grain Markets In Chicago Report

In Chicago on June 19, better weather and lower cables pushed wheat down with September opening around $1.03 and dropping about 4 percent before settling near last night’s level. Corn rose late on wheat strength, while oats weighed. Hog futures softened with lighter hog runs. pork and ribs traded higher early, then a firm close for September wheat at $1.03 and corn at 71 1/2 cents.

Chicago Shorts

Grain Quotations From Kansas City and St Louis Markets

Kansas City and St Louis report daily grain prices with cash and nearby futures for wheat corn and oats. Notable figures include No 2 red and hard wheat around 1.07 dollars, corn around 72 to 79 cents, and oats near 46 to 52 cents, with July and September futures listed.

Grain Market Prices Reported in Chicago

Chicago on June 19 reports cash wheat with prices for No 2 red at 1.064 1.08 percent, No 2 hard 1.06 1.08, No 1 northern 1.14 1.16, No northern 1.12 1.14, No 2 spring 1.08 1.13, velvet chaff 1.00 1.12, durum 1.01. Corn No 2 72 cents plus, white 75 cents, No 2 yellow 73 74 cents, oats No 2 white 52 58, standard 61 53 58.

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Cotton Fluctuates as Trade Dulls on Beneficial Western Rains

New York opened steady but 5 points lower on reports of beneficial rains in the western belt. Prices slid to a net decline around 10 to 13 points by late morning amid liquidation and bearish crop news from the southwest, with mid today trade steady then renewed selling and a late loss.

New York

Cotton futures open steady in New York market

Cotton futures opened steady with mixed bids across months led by January at 11.62 and March 11.73. Prices showed narrow ranges through the session as traders noted varied activity in August and December contracts amid steady demand.

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Bearish Outlook

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with declines around 6 to 9 points as poor cables and an acreage report weighed on sentiment. Traders noted a soft morning trend with about 400 bales arriving from Galveston and rumors of further July contracts. The day featured a hostile mix of rains and favorable forecasts, keeping afternoon quotes 12 to 13 points below the prior session.

New Orleans the Chronicle Galveston

Cotton futures open and close steady in New Orleans market

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with June at 12.01 and July 12.12 bid, trading ranges listed for August to March. The session closed steady with a net decline of 9 to 16 points as commodity quotes and figures appeared in the report.

New Orleans Bebe Vanes Pvcae AUB Andes Wicks Det

Spot cotton prices ease in Liverpool market

Liverpool June 19 spot cotton closed with prices one point lower. American middling fair 7.27, good middling 6.85, middling 6.65, low middling 6.35, good ordinary 5.93, ordinary 5.45. Day’s sales 10,000 bales, of which 9,400 were American. 500 bales for speculation and export aid included.

Liverpool

Futures Open Steady in Liverpool Market

Futures opened steady and closed barely steady in Liverpool. Dates show multiple contracts with small variations around 6.27 to 6.41 percent for June through May-June periods.

Liverpool

Spot cotton prices ease in New Orleans market

New Orleans June 19 spot market firm with slight ease as buyers take a wait and see stance. Sales on the spot totaled 87 bales with arrivals of 683, receipts 1603, stock 43,280, with price bands ranging from 8 11 16 to 12 15 16 cents and middling tending toward 12 cents.

New Orleans

Spot Cotton Markets Close Quiet With Small Losses

New York reports spot cotton quiet two points lower with middling uplands at 11.60 and middling gulf at 11.85 and 86 bales sold. Galeston Tex notes market closed quiet with price ranges from low ordinary at 7 13-16 to good middling at 12 18-16 cents, 557 sales, stock 80,664, receipts 789.

Galveston Tex New Orleans Mobile Ala Savannah Charleston Wilmington N. C Norfolk Boston Mass U. S New York Galeston

Market Report from St. Louis and New York

In St Louis the lead firm sits at 4.85 with Speller steady at 6.90. In New York, eggs are steady with fresh gathered extras 22 23c and checks prime 16 ½c.

ST. Louis Speller New York

Building Permits Issued for Multiple Dwellings

William D. Chocie files two two story dwellings on Herzler avenue for 7500 dollars. B. Richardson seeks an eight room dwelling on Porter street for 750 dollars. Frank L. Wright plans a three room dwelling on Laurel street for 550 dollars. Anne Mathis applies for a three room dwelling on Pecan place.

William D. Chocie Herzler Avenue B. Richardson Porter Street Frank L. Wright Laurel Street Anne Mathis Pecan Place

Births Record Lists Several Newborns in City

To Mr and Mrs J E Guggenheim a boy born June 18 at 109 Washington street To Mr and Mrs Adelino Guirous a girl born June 16 at 87 South Flores street To Mr and Mrs L Martinez a girl born June 14 at 91 South Laredo street To Mr and Mrs George S Wideman a boy born June 16.

J. E. Gugenheim Washington Street Adelino Guirous South Flores Street L. Martinez South Laredo Street George S. Wideman

Cotton market closes steady in Houston June sales

Spot cotton markets in Houston on June 19 show prices steady with ranges from 73 16 to 12 11-16 cents for various grades. Total sales reached 691 bales with 1250 shipments and stock at 382,206.

Houston Tex O. B

Cotton Market Steady in Memphis Auction

Memphis report notes spot cotton unchanged at middling 12 cents on June 19 with prices steady in the market.

Memphis Tenn

Burial Permits For Several Local Residents

Burial permits issued for Narcisa Castenada 64 who died June 18 at Perez street after 11 years in Pablope plus Nannie Moore 70 who died June 17 in San Jose Texas and Nina May Kelley 26 who died June 1 at Burnet street. Samuel Aguilar 1 who died June 17 at North Sabinas street.

Narcisa Castenada Perez Street Pablope Sun Miss Nannie Moore San Jose Tex Nina May Kelley Burnet Street Samuel Aguilar North Sabinas Street

Linseed on Track Prices and Dates in Duluth Market

Linseed on track prices and delivery dates in Duluth show 2.27 for June 2.27 nominal and July 2.27. September 2.08 asked and October 1.93 bid list current figures for traders monitoring expectations.

Duluth

Kansas City Dairy Prices Report June 19

Kansas City market notes show butter creamery firsts 21 cents, seconds 20, packing stock 15 percent. Levi extras 20, firsts 18, seconds 16.

Kansas City Wutter

Cincinnati Produce Eggs and Poultry Prices Report

In Cincinnati on June 19 eggs held steady with prime firsts at 19 cents and firsts at 164 1/7 cents per dozen. Sec onds listed at 15 1/2 cents. Poultry steady with springers at 24 to 26 cents, hens at 16 to 19 cents, and turkeys at 12 to 12 1/2 cents.

Cincinnati

Cuero Welcomes Col. Jake Wolters at Courthouse

A large crowd gathers at the Cuero courthouse to greet Col. Jake Wolters this afternoon. A committee in autos travels from Victoria to meet the speaker while the Shiner brass band provides music.

Cuero Wolters Tex Col Jake Wolters Victoria Shiner Brass Band

Cotton goods markets hold steady amid fair fall demand

In New York on June 19 the cotton goods markets are steadier as printers and convertors run for contract deliveries. Jobbers buy domestics for fall and export trade remains steady but quiet at the larger ports. A fair spot trade continues in wash fabrics, white goods and underwear.

New York

Exports by Destination in Last Week Year

The last week show exports to Great Britain 2881 and 751, to France 2701, to the continent 9841 and 6039, and to Mexico and Japan 102 with figures and destination breakdowns.

Great Britain France

Cottonseed Oil Markets Reported Across Cities

In Memphis prime basis oil and meal quoted around 28 dollars and 245 4c for linters. New York closes weak with spot oil at 6.70 to 7.15 cents and several months trading activity noting sales of 900 barrels July at 6.85c and 660 total barrels sold. New Orleans lists refined oil at 7.15 cents per pound, meal at 29 dollars per long ton, and cake at 27.50 dollars per long ton.

Memphis Tenn New York New Orleans

Coffee futures steady as Rio No 7 closes at 145g

New York June 19 Coffee futures finished steady with Rio No 7 at 145 cents per bag. July contracts traded around 13,517, while March reached 138.92 cents.

New York

Packing House Meats Rise Twenty Points Amid Seasonal Market Shifts

Packing house salt meat prices advanced twenty points easing earlier losses. The local meat list shows unsettled sales with fair demand and a summer dip in consumption as consumers shift to vegetables. Produce from home gardens floods the market with tomatoes cantaloupes and okra while prices for cantaloupes and watermelons adjust.

Chicago Dairy Egg and Produce Quotations Report

Quotations show butter steady with creamery and daisy brands in the 21 to 25 cent range. Eggs hold firm with receipts listed. cheese prices mixed with various brands. Potatoes weak and poultry steady with turkeys at 12 cents.

Poultry Prices Steady in St Louis Market

Quotations from a St Louis market show poultry steady with chickens at 12c, springs 23 28c, turkeys 13 26c, ducks 11 18c, geese 5 18c. Butter creamery 22 25c, eggs firm at 17e.

ST. Louis

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