Expel Debate Resumes as House Considers Witness Powers
In Austin on March 2 the House revived discussion of expelling Mr. Martin of Gillespie and Mr. Nichols of Hunt while introducing a resolution to grant the House committee authority to summon and examine witnesses. The action was not taken by noon. Martin and Nichols defended their absences as non-deliberate and returned when they learned the delay. Motions to postpone indefinitely and to table with a call were filed and may be taken up again in the afternoon session.
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Austin, Tex
Martin
Gillespie
Nichols
Hunt
House Committee
Mr. Nichols
Austin
Training Camp Arrangements For Austin Businessmen
Plans for a business men training camp at Camp Mabry from May 4 to June 1 were discussed by San tann Mitchell and Adjutant General Henry Hutchins. Mitchell and Hutchins inspected the grounds, with Austin Chamber of Commerce aiding in arrangements and recruitment, aiming for at least 1000 participants from across the southwest.
Rivers Act in Jeopardy in Senate Tug of War
Washington March 2 The rivers and harbors bill carrying about two million dollars for Texas waterways maintenance and new project surveys faces delay in a Senate legislative tieup. Senators Sheppard Culberson and allies plan to call up the measure and push for quick action, but prospects remain uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Senate
Sheppard and
Culberson
Missing 8YearOld Boy Amid Black Hand Ransom Demand
Police search for Frank Viviano son of a wealthy macaroni manufacturer after a Black Hand note demanded 50 000 dollars for his return. The letter arrived yesterday with threats. two cousins were kidnapped in 1909 and recovered in Chicago. Parents say they did not pay a prior ransom.
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ST. Louis
Frank Viviano
Chicago
Northcliffe urges US aid for France in war finance plea
Lord Northcliffe told the American Luncheon Club he believes Britain can fund the war but urged America to share France burden, appealing to historical sympathy as the financial strain grows on Paris.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
America
France
Callaway Backs Neutral Stance on Shipping Armament
Washington March 2 Representative Callaway was the lone Texas congressman to refuse to vote on arming ships for President Wilson. He did not vote for or against the measure, having announced his opposition to granting authority. Other Texans supported arming the ships despite pacifist leanings.
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Callaway
Washington, D. C
Texas
Wilson
Lind
Cotton Market Quotations From Principal Spots
Quotations from major cotton markets show middling grade prices by delivery location. New York reports 0.0004 .17.45 for 760 units, New Orleans 386.783.475, and Liverpool 0.00011.484 for 8,000 units.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Cotton Prices Rally on Urgent Demand in New York New Orleans
Cotton opened with a small dip but rose strongly as old-crop shorts covered, yielding a big net gain. New York closed steady 27 to 50 points higher, New Orleans 33 to 62 points higher, while Texas spot markets were closed for a holiday.
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Cotton Exchange
New York
New Orleans
Texas
New York Cotton Rises Amid Heavy Short Covering
In New York March cotton trades rising as old crop months gain about two dollars a bale from last night. May climbs to 17.10 and July to 17.11 as shorts cover, with near months leading the advance before midday. Realizing and foreign selling push prices back, but market firms again on renewed buying.
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New York
Liverpool
Earrners
Cotton futures open steady as markets post gains
New York steel notes show March at 16.75 while May stands 18.62 and July 18.56 with October 15.91 and December 16.03. Futures close 27 to 50 points higher amid a thrice noted eleven oclock call and separate New York call quotes for March May July and October.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Rises Despite Dullness Amid Rain
Cotton traded in New Orleans showed an early five to nine point dip followed by a sharp rally as buying from Liverpool and spot houses, plus shorts covering amid rains in the eastern belt, pushed prices to near 50 points above the previous close. By noon advances ranged from 42 to 7 points, with spot gains easing later. The market closed steady with a net advance of 33 to 52 points.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Shorts
Slovo
Secreti
May
Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans market
New Orleans reports quiet, steady opening for cotton futures with bids at March 16.48 May 14.23 July 16.18 October 15.42 December 15.51. Futures later close 35 to 52 points higher, with various price readings noted for different months.
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New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Spot Trade Steady On March 2
Spot cotton in fair demand and steady at Liverpool with Goo middling 11.50d and middling 11.48d. Sales reported 8,000 bales including 866 bales for speculation and export. Receipts total 18,000 bales.
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Liverpool
Futures etrady data for Liverpool market
Futures and contract figures listed for March to April and subsequent months. Prices shown for March 11 094, April-May 10974, May-June 16924, June-July 10850, July-August 10784, August-September 16534, September-October 16194, October-November 10044, November-December 991, December-January 9891, January-February 986d, February-March 986d, March-April 9864.
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Liverpool
Moarch
Ecember
Liverpool Cotton Figures Weekly Trade Totals
Liverpool weekly cotton statistics show total receipts to mills at 68 000 bales with 55 000 American. Stock 821 000 American 692 000. Imports 49 000 with American 38 090. Sixports 1800.
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Liverpool
Meer Tee
Cotton Seed Quotations Mixed in New York Trade
New York on March 2 reported mixed cotton seed quotations with buyers and sellers weighing price signals as markets opened. Industry sources noted varied bids and scattered demand across futures and cash routes.
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New York
Nine Mexicans Executed at Agua Prieta Sunrise
Nine Mexicans were executed at sunrise March 1 in Agua Prieta. Six were cowboys who three weeks earlier fought with forces of Major Patricio Gomez in Western Chihuahua after being caught smuggling cattle across the border. The other three were alleged Villa spies.
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Douglas, Ariz
Agua Prieta
Patricio Gomez
Chihuahua
Villa
No Control Response Tracks Mise Howler's Voice
A quarrel over vocal control surfaces as Mise Howler is challenged on stage. The exchange highlights doubts about her mastery while she continues to sing at every request.
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Mise Howler
Wheat closes day with an advance in Chicago
Snow and rain in the southwest eased wheat fears and spurred active trade led by commission houses. May and July futures rose, aided by export activity and a large shipping firm’s vessel transfer, while corn stayed relatively firm as oats tracked wheat.
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South America
Wheat and Corn Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago price report shows cash wheat No 2 red at 1 92 and No 2 hard nominal. Corn nominal. Barley at 1 28 and standard 19 60c. Market figures reflect commodities pricing and standard classifications.
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Market Prices Reported for Wheat in St. Louis
St. Louis market summary lists cash wheat prices on March 2 with No. red at 2902, No. 2 hard at 1954, No. 2 white at 2.0? and other fractions, plus nominal values for No. 2 white and Ontario varieties, reflecting varied grades and terms.
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ST. Louis
Grain futures close with mixed wheat and corn in Kansas City
Grain futures ended trading with Wheat May at 1.82 increases and July at 1.542 percent, while Corn May at 2.02 and July at 1.02. Kansas City markets report the day’s close prices for wheat and corn with varying monthly contracts.
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Kansas City
Wheat and grain prices and mill terms listed in Kansas City
Cash wheat prices show No. 2 hard at about 1.9091.95, No. 2 red around 1.90, No. 2 mixed near 1.00 to 1.01, and No. 2 white near 1.00. Additional terms reference Go George and DS adhe Keffir and milo maize values from 2.4392.55.
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Kansas City
Cotton goods firm as silk and yarns move in New York
New York on March 2 reports quiet steady cotton goods with active Tussah silk and higher worsted yarns. Jobbers note a fair volume of business as markets hold firm.
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New York
Marine Intelligence Galveston Report Arrivals and Failures
Galveston reports show the Mina Mundo arriving from New York. The El Rilo from New York is listed as failed.
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Galveston
Tex
Mundo
New York
el Rilo
Turpentine and Resin Firms See Mixed Charges and Stock
Savannah report shows Turpentine Gull with receipts 56 shipments none stock 13 646 while a Resin firm records sales 648 receipts 391 shipments none stock 734 726 Quoted prices include B D E F G 3.00 6.50 to 6.20 K M 8.20 N W G 6.49 to 6.45 W W 6.70 and 23e T 6.35.
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Savannah
N. W
W. W
Rice Market Report From New Orleans Quotation Hold
Rough rice remained in strong demand and clean rice held prices unchanged in New Orleans. Traders reported receipts of 6910 rough sacks and 6010 rough sacks for millers, with 15861 clean sacks brought in, while sales included 2045 rough Honduras sacks and 4580 blue rose sacks, plus 2112 clean Honduras sacks and 27171 Japan G7 pockets blue rose.
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New Orleans
Honduras
Blue Rose
Japan
Howard University Ends Semi centennial Celebration
Howard University today concluded its semi centennial celebration with a final feature address by Secretary Lane. He stated the university was founded as a challenge to the Negro to prove citizenship capacity and that it has successfully answered that challenge.
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Howard University
Washington, D. C
Lane
Dr. R. R. White Dies in Temple Texas
Dr. R. R. White associate chief surgeon of the Santa Fe Railway in Texas died in Temple from acute indigestion after a 36 hour illness. He was widely known across the state.
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R. R. White
Santa Fe
Temple
Tex
Santa Fe Railway
Texas
Shippers' Market Prices For Dairy Poultry In Texas and Kansas City
Market notes show butter prices steady in Texas creameries with pack stock at 24 to 28 cents per pound and country butter 25 to 28 cents. Poultry rates list hens to friers and broilers with varied prices. turkeys at 21 to 22 cents per pound and ducks and geese priced per dozen. Kansas City quota tions list creamery and packing values for Rutter, firsts and seconds, plus poultry figures for hens roosters and turkeys.
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Texas Creamery
Kayson
Kansas City
Chicago Market Quotations March 2 Daily Prices
Quotations for butter and eggs given with receipts totals for 2864 cases and price shifts. Potatoes and poultry remained steady with white varieties from Washington Colorado Oregon Michigan and Wisconsin listed.
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Colorado
Oregon
Michigan
Wisconsin
Investigation Finds Major Cabbage Losses in Rio Grande Valley
MISSION Texas March 2 Investigators studying cabbage acreage in the lower Rio Grande valley report that crop loss from the recent freeze will run from 65 to 75 percent. Officials estimate no more than 500 cars of cabbage will be marketed in the next 60 days.
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Mission
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Provision Markets Local Packing House Quotations
Local packing house quotations to dealers listing dry salt extras 19 cents and decom extras 20 percent. Dry salt bellies 14 to 16 pound average and 201 30 fancy breakfast bacon 30 cents. fancy home 24 cents. bacon bellies 14 to 16 pound average 22 cents. Pure lard 20 cents. compound 16 year American cheese 28 cents per pound.
Cotton Statistics Bales and Stock Figures by City
Cotton statistics show bale counts for cities including Houston New Orleans Mobile Savannah Norfolk Baltimore Brunswick with stocks reported for yesterday last week and last year. The deficit this season is noted.
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Norfolk
Baltimore
Prunswick
Cove
Esse Ce
Weather note from Allen Bulls on wind and precipitation
A Weather Bureau note by Meteorologist Allen Bulls states that winds under ten miles per hour and precipitation less than 0.1 inch are not published here.
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Allen Bulls
Weather Bureau
Northern cattle market unsettled amid mixed livestock trends
The Northern cattle market weakened in Chicago while Kansas City saw steadier demand. Hogs gained across centers except Kansas City, sheep stayed steady, and overall receipts were light. Local cattle trading remained strong though hogs stayed steady. expectations cited rising cattle receipts and firmer prices in the coming two months. San Antonio yard totals show cattle 225, calves 42, hogs 36, with city trade noted for cattle and calves.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Kansas City
San Antonio
Fort Worth Livestock Prices March Market Report
Fort Worth cattle receipts 2300 with market steady limits. Steers 6.50 to 19.50, stockers 6.50 to 8.50, heifers 6.50, cows 4.50 to 7.50, bulls 4.60 to 7.00, calves 4.25 to 9.00. Hog receipts 6000, market five cents higher, bulk 12.25 to 13.75, top 13.00. Sheep reports light, hambs 18 to 14, yearlings 12 to 13, wethers 10 to 10.50, ewes 9 to 10, culls 6.50 to 7.50, goats 4.50.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Market Receipts And Quotations Chicago March 2
Hogs receipts 17000 with tomorrow 14000. market strong and higher. Bulk 13.02 to 13.50, light 12.60 to 18.45, heavy 13.00 to 13.55, pigs 10.00 to 11.85. Cattle receipts 2000, tomorrow 300. market weak. Native beef cattle 8.00 to 12.00, stockers 6.40 to 9.25, cows and heifers 5.20 to 10.50, calves 8.00 to 11.25. Sheep receipts 8000, tomorrow 2000. market steady. Wethers 10.75 to 12.00, lambs 11.85 to 14.50.
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Til
ST. Louis
Texas
Kansas City Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Receipts and quotations reported in Kansas City on March 2 show hogs 2000 head with a strong market and various prices for heavy light and pigs. Cattle receipts 500 with prime fed steers around 11.25 to 12.00 and other classes listed. Sheep receipts 1000 with a steady market and lambs about 13.75 to 14.65.
Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Reported in St Louis
Receipts and quotations for hogs cattle and sheep listed in St Louis with market direction. Hogs show receipts around 7000 and mixed prices from 12.25 to 13.75 for various grades. Cattle show mixed beef and steer values with native and Texas animals priced from about 4.25 to 11.75. Sheep receipts around 500 with lambs around 12.75 to 14.50 and yearlings near 11.50 to 13.15.
Local Market Report Shows Mixed Wholesale Price Shifts
Wholesale price of eyes drops to 26 27 cents a dozen with weak demand while poultry receipts stay light and butter remains steady. Fresh fruit prices move with radishes up to 60 cents a dozen, spinach down to 90 cents, strawberries at 4 50 per crate, and bananas near 3 25 to 3 50 per hundredweight.
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Florida
Wholesale grocery prices for fruits, vegetables and more
A long list of wholesale trade prices for fresh produce and dry goods appears, detailing peppers lettuce strawberries apples bananas oranges grapes fruit varieties and canned goods with per crate, per box, per hundredweight and per pound rates for Texas Florida California Arkansas Missouri and other regions, plus dried fruits nuts and Hides and Tallow values.
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Honduras
Wholesale Vegetable Prices From California to Texas Reported
The notice lists wholesale prices for fresh vegetables paid to shippers by wholesalers. Potatoes four seventy five per hundredweight in California Colorado Oregon. onions twelve dollars plus California yellow and Texas price per dozen bunches. tomatoes Cuban three fifty per six basket crate. cranberries six per barrel. cabbage Texas price per hundred albpet. cauliflowers two per crate. sweet peppers Florida twenty cents per pound and six fifty per crate. beets four per hundred. carrots four per hundredweight. radishes fifty cents per dozen. turnips California five cents per pound.
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Maine
Illinois
Columbia River
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Texas
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Sudan
Colorado
Oregon
Florida
Hearing reset for Shreveport rate case in Dallas
Telegram to Attorney General Looney says the Interstate Commerce Commission moved the hearing on the Shreveport rate case reopening to March 26 to allow more time to arrange the order of testimony and exhibits. The hearing was to begin in Dallas.
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Tex
Looney
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shreveport
Dallas
New York Sugar Prices Steady Across Grades
New York March 2. Raw sugar steady with centrifugal at 5.39 and molasses at 4.52. Refined grade steady with fine granulated at 7 to 8 cents.
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New York
General Advance in Stocks Opens March Market
New York March 2 speculative stocks were in demand at the open with many issues rising one to two points from yesterday's close. Early gains included Marine preferred two points Atlantic Gulf and West Indies two points United States Steel Bethlehem Steel one point each and United States Rubber Industrial Alcohol Central Leather and Utah Copper one to two points. Rails lagged as trading intensified by midday with Texas Company leading a seven point surge. Eastern rails rose while Pacifics and grangers stayed irregular. The final hour saw leaders hold gains despite a correction in Texas Company and a twenty point drop in Lorillard Tobacco. the close was strong.
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Market Rates and Time Loans Reported in New York
News from New York on March 2 notes time deposits at 34% for 90 days and 4% for six months in a steady call money market. Ruling rate stands at 2% with last loan and closing bids at 2% and 2% respectively.
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York
New York Mercantile Summary March 2
Market notes show Mercantile paper at 44 percent, Sterling daily bills at 471, 60-day bills on banks 471, commercial rates 470 percent, demand 4744, and cables 40 pounds. Government bonds are heavy while railroad bonds are irregular amid mixed commodity signals.
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Mercantile Paper
Juildere
London Money Market Rates and Discount Yields
London notes show bar price 3744 per ounce for silver and Money 4s per cent. Discount rates listed include short bills SOS per cent and three months 5 per cent.
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Marsh
Metals Markets Report From New York March Update
Lead is steady at 9.35 cents in New York markets with spot delivery at East St. Louis around 1046 and 104. Coal, copper and tin show firm prices with electrolytic tin quoted around 2.56 to 2.60 per pound and near term futures noted.
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Unch
London and New York Commodity Briefs Mention Copper Tin Coffee
London notes lead price 20 10s, electrolytic tin 152, spot tin 199 10s with futures 199 108. New York coffee futures show a barely steady market with May and July contracts quoted, reflecting trading activity and price levels.
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