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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1913

Page

12

New York Stocks Endure Moderate Rally Failures

New York traders sold stocks amid mixed results on March 4. New Haven led declines with a large drop, Canadian Pacific and several rails fell, while readings for Reading and other leaders slid. Overall market closed weak as early gains faded and volatility persisted.

New York New Haven Can Canadian Pacific Reading Steel Pennsylvania St. Paw Harriman

Commodity Markets Report From New York March 4

Prime mercantile paper 5.5 percent. Bering exchange firm with actual business in bankers bills at 4.83.60 for 60 day bills and a run for demand. Commercial bills, bar silver 9c Mexican dollars 48c. Government bonds steady railroad bonds irregular.

New York Prime Mercantile Bering Exchange Firm

Copper and metals prices quoted in York market report

Copper steady for March and June delivery with prices around 14,379 and 14.75 dollars. Lead and other metals show little change with electrolytic copper near 5 dollars, oats and cast iron quoted, and antimony around 9.25 to 9.40. Iron remains steady. market notes limited movement in quiet trading.

York

Financial quotes from St Louis and New York markets

The St Louis commodity prices show lead at 4.22% to 4.25 and spelter at 6.12 to 6.21. In New York money on call eased to 2 3/8 percent with ruling rate 3 4 percent. time loans steady at 4 5 percent for 60 90 days and six months.

ST. Louis Spelter New York

Cotton Spot Reports Quiet Trade in New York

New York marked a quiet cotton spot market on March 4 with Middling Uplands at 12.76 cents and Gulf at 13.00, totaling 2500 bales sold.

New York

Reorganization planned for San Antonio Advertisers' Association

The San Antonio Advertisers' Association discussed reorganization at today's meeting after lunch at the St. Anthony. A special session is set for next Tuesday at the Travis Club to revive interest and possibly send a strong delegation to the national meeting in Baltimore. William Moore White guides arrangements with J. Frank Davis as speaker. Manly M. Gillam's sixth advertising lecture with stereopticon views was read by White, showcasing ad samples and retail message craft.

San Antonio Baltimore William Moore White J. Frank Davis Manly M. Gillam White

Obituaries of Garvin Baker Owens Herman Hill

T J Garvin former resident dies in Seattle and to be buried with funeral at his mother in law's home Kathryn Garvin survives Mary Garvin John E Garvin. Charles A Baker veteran stonemason dies in San Antonio aged Sweden native survived by wife three daughters and one son funeral at residence under International Bible Class. Maxwell A Owens railway postal clerk dies at 37 in San Antonio widow Della Owens funeral pending. Louis Herman traveling salesman dies at 47 in San Antonio burial at Mission Burial Park with Rabbi Marks officiating. James F Hill 22 dies in San Antonio health trip from Arkansas parents and sister survive funeral at Shelley Loring.

Herman Louis Herman Argyle Street New York San Antonio Charles Herman Henry Rice St. Louis Louis Rose C. Robishire Maryland

Texas Should Lead Hog and Cattle Raising

J B Pendicord of Asherton Texas argues by climate and cheap land Texas should be the top state for hog and cattle production. He calls hog farming highly profitable and predicts hog prices could reach 10 per hundred pounds by spring. Pendicord imports English breeds and reports a Berkshire boar 6 feet 2 inches long and 490 pounds at 12 months.

Texas Union J. B. Pendicord Asherton Tex Mr. Pendicord Peddicord England Asherton Ranch Berkshires

Births Reported Across City Addresses

Birth notices list six families welcoming new babies: Rutledge a boy on February 26 in South Heights. Gates a girl February 25. Lohomede a boy March 3 at 523 Stieren street. Hoag a girl February 22 at 522 Harp street. Walton a boy February 12. Damm a girl February 28 at 306 Paso Hondo street. Oatman a girl in March. Mahavier a boy March 1 at 326 Denver boulevard.

E. H. Rutledge South Heights R. L. Gates F. E. Lohomede Stieren Street Hoag Harp Street E. T. Walton Gus Damm Paso Hondo Street H. Oatman Otto H. Mahavier Denver Boulevard

Burial Permits for Lozana Hennen Vega

Burial permits list three deceased individuals with ages and death dates. Daniel Webster Lozana age 2 died March 8 at 1111 Castro Street. Louis 8 Hennen age 47 died March 1 at Argle Street. Francisco Vega age 73 died March 2 at Bexar County Hospital.

Daniel Webster Lozana Castro Street Louis 8 Hennen Argle Street Francisco Vega Bexar County Hospital

Rice Market Update in New Orleans Trading

Rice prices hold steady for rough and clean varieties in New Orleans as sales remain light. Receipts show rough 991 and clean 1936, mills 980, with rough Honduras 11 sold at 4.25 dollars and clean Honduras 486 at 4.25 per unit.

New Orleans Honduras Japan

Wool Market Steady Across Medium to Heavy Grades

In St Louis on March 4 the wool market showed steady prices with medium combing and clothing grades at 23 26 cents, light fine at 19 20 cents, heavy fine at 13 18 cents, and washed wool from grades at 27 36 cents.

ST. Louis

Paris Markets Report In Brief

Paris reports three per cent rentes at 89 francs 35 centimes for the account. Exchange on London listed at 25 francs 26 centimes for checks. Private discount rate noted at 3 percent.

Paris London

Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Rallies on Firm Cables

New York cotton opened with a small advance but lack of aggressive demand kept the market quiet. Overnight spot news and dry goods optimism lent a steady undertone as futures firmed early, then slipped about 9 points from the day's highs by mid afternoon with middling upland at 12.70 nominal.

New York

Inauguration of New Policy and Banking Connections

The bank invites consultation on broader banking connections during the Wilson inauguration. It urges clients to “Get busy” and visit to discuss how the institution can serve business needs and improve financial services.

Woodrow Wilson

Meat and lard advance as packers cite rising hog prices

Armour & Co Swift & Co and San Antonio packers announce a near five percent rise in pork prices across varieties. Dry salt bellies bacon extras and fast bacon hit new highs while pure lard climbs to 12 ½ cents. Hogs quoted around 8 ¾ dollars per hundred pounds and analysts foresee a ten dollar hog market by spring, signaling continued cheap pork may be delayed.

Armour & Co Swift & Co San Antonio Packers United States England

Market prices for eggs, meats, produce and more

Retail price list provides fresh eggs at 17 to 18 cents per dozen, poultry and turkeys, butter and cheese, tomatoes and potatoes, onions and cabbage, lettuce and celery, citrus and bananas, syrup and molasses, nuts, canned meats, flour and meal, sugar and coffee, canned vegetables, dried fruits, and general meat cuts with varied per unit or per pound pricing. Several entries include crates or dozens and reflect regional market values.

California Colorado Texas Ben Davis Missouri South Texas Alaska Pioneer Liberty Bell Rio Maxwell Illinois Iowa

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady as Weather Maps Favor

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady to up four points, with moderate buying volume supporting a firm tone. Early gains faded as dullness set in, but prices still stood 1 to 3 points above yesterday at noon, with weather maps signaling good conditions ahead.

New Orleans

Raisins and beans bulk prices in San Antonio market

Historic market notes show bulk figs priced at 7 to 8 cents per pound and various crown raisin prices from 6 1 4 to 7 4 cents per unit. California beans list fancy bayo to navy varieties at five to seven dollars per hundred pounds. Corn and cats priced by bulk carloads and bushels. Citron and peel offerings include fancy citron and lemon and orange peels with assorted prices.

Muscatel London San Antonio

Chicago market report shows steady butter and strong poultry

Butter steady at 28 to 36 cents a pound as creamery prices hold. Eggs weaken with receipts of 15,260 cases. refrigerator firsts 12 to 15 cents and firsts 18 4 cents. Potatoes steady with 75 cars received. Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin fruit and vegetable prices around 44 to 47 cents for potatoes. Turkeys dressed 21 cents. live hens 16 cents. spring chickens 17 cents.

Chicago Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Springs

Egg market report from New York on March 4

Eggs weak with receipts of 19 thousand 303 cases. Fresh gathered extras 22 28 cents, fresh gathered dirties 17 18 cents. Market conditions reflect subdued demand and price adjustments across egg categories.

New York

Market Quotations From St. Louis Poultry Butter and Eggs

Quotations today list chicken prices at 13 cents, springs 16, turkeys 19, ducks 16, eggs 17 1/2, and creamery butter at 28 to 35 cents per pound in St. Louis.

ST. Louis

Sugar Prices Steady Across Types in New York Market

On March 4 in New York raw sugar grades stayed steady with Muscovado 89 test at 3.04, Centrifugal 96 test at 3.54, and Molasses sugar 89 test at 2.79. Refined sugar, petroleum and molasses held firm while hides and leather remained steady.

New York

Maritime Intelligence Updates Arrivals and Clearances

Galveston reports arrivals of steamers El Oriente Newark Hippolyte Dumois Bocay del Toro Penrith Castle and Tampa with several cleared for Havre Antwerp Asuncion de Larrinaga Manchester Orator Liverpool. Rotterdam Derna Volturna Shields Derna and Czar arrival notes. Newport R I Ryndam. Sabine Island Oceanic. Rochambeau arrival in New York with Havre and Libau voyages indicated.

Galveston Tex el Oriente Newark Hippolye Dumois Bocay del Toro Penrith Castle Tampa Havre Antwerp Asuncion de Larrinaga Manchester Orator Liverpool Salled Newport R. LI

Building Permits Report From Local Parish and Homes

Building permits show St Michael s Catholic Church on South Street adding 500 dollars. Joseph Hotner constructs a five room dwelling on Clifton Court for 130 dollars. Lone Star Reeling Association adds on Jones Avenue for 2800 dollars. George F see builds a five room dwelling on Delaware Street for 2500 dollars. W A Baily plans three five room dwellings on OE Avenue for 420 dollars. Siccledownie adds a five room dwelling on West Cincinnati Avenue for 1300 dollars.

St. Michael's Catholic Church South Street Joseph Hotner Clifford Court Lone Star Reelin Association Jones Avenue George F. See Delaware Street W. A. Baily Oe Avenue Siccledownie Cincinnati Avenue

London Financial Rates and Commodities Report

London, March 4. Consols for money 74 percent ex-dividend 74 percent. Bar silver steady at 277-16 per ounce. Money 4 percent. Discount rates short billed 15-16 percent, three months bills 4 1 4 percent.

London

Cotton goods markets hold steady with new fall dress fabrics

New York March 4 reports markets unchanged as Ottoman and Bedford poplins are shown for fall. Worsted yarns ease while a German car ferry adds a raiseable deck to handle tidal variations, capable of carrying six loaded freight cars and more than sixteen feet.

New York

Cattle market steady with brisk sales at Union Stock Yards

March 4 reports show 96 cattle 15 calves 10 horses 85 hogs 15 sheep received. Best cows at 4.50, majority 4.00 to 4.60. calves up to 6.60, general around 5.50. Hogs steady at 7.75 here, weaker elsewhere. Fort Worth market demoralized and 15 cents lower at noon, hogs scarce to test. Sheep and goats sold early with no weights reported.

Union Stock Yards R Fort Worth

Fort Worth Live Stock Market Report Barrels Up Strong

Fort Worth Texas market notes show cattle receipts at 2200 with beef steers up to six to ten cents higher and buyers active. Hogs receipts 1200 opened steady to 10 cents lower, top hogs 8.65 with bulk 8.25 to 8.60. Calves 600 strong, calves 4.25 to 7.75. sheep 300 steady with mixed at 7 and lambs at 7.

Fort Worth Tex

Kansas City Market Summary on March 4

Receipts total 3000 cattle with 400 southerns, market firm for native steers and cows. Hogs lower. bulk 8.25 to 8.35, heavy 8.20 to 8.30, packers 8.25 to 8.40, lights 8.30 to 8.40, pigs 7.25 to 7.60. Sheep receipts 8000. muttons 5.00 to 6.50, range wethers and ewes 4.00 to 7.50.

Kansas City

Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Report

Chicago today reported cattle receipts of 6000 with a firm market and prices from 3.35 to 10.50. hog receipts 24000 with a weak market and bulk 8.40 to 8.50. sheep receipts 16000 with a strong market and native lamb prices from 5.35 to 8.75.

Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep Markets Reported Steady to Lower

In St Louis on March 4 receipts reached 6000 cattle including 2100 Texans with steady prices. Native beef steers 5.75 to 9.00, Texas steers 5.25 to 7.90, cows and heifers 3.75 to 6.50, calves 3.00 to 6.30. Hogs saw 11,500 receipts and a lower market with pigs and lights 6.50 to 8.65, mixed 8.40 to 8.65, good heavies 8.55 to 8.65. Sheep 3000 receipts and steady, muttons 5.50 to 6.35, lambs 7.00.

Chicago Texas ST. Louis

Marriage Licenses Listed for William Harmon Rowe and Mra Mamie Rose

William Harmon Rowe and Mra Mamie Blanch Rose obtained marriage licenses. The notices list both parties and their respective names for the filing.

William Harmon Rowe and Mra Mamie Blanch Rose

Cotton futures open steady in New Orleans trade

New Orleans on March 4 reports cotton futures opening steady with March at 12.32, April 12.27 28, July 12.25 26, August 12.04 05, September 11.57 59, and December 11.58 11.60.

New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Totals Report

Liverpool March 4 close shows dull spot market with steady prices. American middling fair 7.424, good middling 7.084, middling 6.86d, low middling 6.68d, good ordinary 6.344, ordinary 6.00d. sales 6000 bales (600 for speculation/export, 5700 American) and receipts 16000 bales (9600 American).

Liverpool

Market Averages for Leading Spot Markets

The report lists current middling prices across several markets: New York 12.75 cents, New Orleans 12¾ cents, Houston 12½ cents, Galveston 12 11-16 cents, Liverpool 6.864 pence, Memphis 12 cents.

New York New Orleans Houston Galveston Liverpool Memphis

Cotton futures steady at Liverpool open and close

Liverpool reports the cotton market opened steady and closed quiet with fractional declines across several forward pairs. Prices listed include March 6.48d, March-April 6.58%d, and later spans from June-July 6.574d to Jan-Feb 6.18d.

Liverpool

Cottonseed prices and linters reported in Memphis

Cottonseed products from Memphis report prime basis at 5306.34 dollars meal prices range 25.20 to 25.45 dollars per ton and linters at 3 percent.

Memphis Tenn Linters Itge

Spot cotton trade in New Orleans steady at 12 percent

New Orleans on March 4 reports spot cotton quiet and unchanged at middling 12 percent. Sales on the spot reach 182 bales with 162 bales to arrive. receipts total 3841 bales and stock stands at 114,662 bales.

New Orleans

Cotton prices steady in Galveston market report

Spot cotton closed quiet with no change. Prices ranged from low ordinary at 7 16 to middling fair at 13 16. Sales totaled 112 bales, receipts 12,644 bales, stock at 256,192 bales, with 400 bales reported as sold.

Galveston Tex

Cotton seed oil market closes steady with mixed bids

New York March 4 spot and forward bids show steady cotton seed oil. Prices range from March at 6.35 to August at 6.45 with selective sales noted. Memphis spots report unchanged cotton at middling 12 1/2 cents.

New York Memphis Tenn

Spot market closes steady in Houston cotton trade

The Houston spot market closed quiet and unchanged on March 4. Sales totaled 603 bales on ship load, 400 bales shipped, stock at 139,953 bales. prices ranged from 8 3 4 to 13 1 4 cents with variations by grade from low ordinary to good middling.

Houston Tex

Real Estate Transfers In Durango Street and Laurel Heights

Dr. L. Wilson transfers lot 5 block 7 Durango street for 1500 dollars to J. D. Cater. Alexander Joske and Albin Seidel sell lot 4 city block 1194 Se guin street for 200 dollars to Henry Mason. Mrs. G. A. Aldrich sells lot 4 block 2 percent city block 8166 San Pedro Heights for 500 dollars to D. R. Gross. G. F. Blesse and O. W. Cliett sell lot 50 block 2 West Laurel Heights for 130 dollars to F. J. Dodge. Blesse and Cliett sell lots 60 and 61 block 9 West Laurel Heights for 145 dollars to Anton E. Ehlers and Theodore B. Balke.

Alexander Joske Albin Seidel Henry Mason Seguin Street G. A. Aldrich D. R. Gross San Pedro Heights G. F. Blesse O. W. Cliett F. J. Dodge West Laurel Heights Anton E. Ehlers Theodore B. Balke

Three Boys Fined for Vagrancy in Police Court

Three white boys named Willie Schultz Charley Yost and Edgar Watkins were fined 15 dollars each in police court for vagrancy after being picked up by Patrolman Pfannkucke at 5 AM last Sunday. They had appeared in court recently and were warned they would be arrested if found on the streets late.

Willie Schultz Charley Yost Edgar Watkins Pfannkucke

Bears Gain Ground as Wheat Drops on New Crop Provisions

Chicago market report shows wheat shifting to bear side on favorable crop belt hints. May wheat opens lower, trades around 91 1/2 cents, ends 4 1/2 cents lower. Corn and oats fluctuate with May corn around 52 1/2 cents, oats steady. pork and lard futures decline amid liberal offerings.

Chicago

Fragmented Data Tease From Obscure Market Figures

A jumble of numbers and month labels shows trading like May July and Sept with percentages and values. The readable bits hint at commodity or financial figures, but no clear events or entities emerge beyond generic time markers.

Commodity Quotations From Louis Market Today

Daily crop and grain quotes from Louis show May wheat at 90 cents, July 89 1/2 cents, May corn 51 1/2 cents, July 52 1/2 cents, oats May 33 1/2 cents and No 2 white oats at 38 cents.

Louis

Wheat and grain prices in Chicago daily market report

Chicago market report lists cash wheat prices for various grades with bids near 1.01 to 1.06 dollars per bushel and mixed percentages for No 2 hard northern No 2 spring velvet chaff durum prices. Corn and oats quotes appear with No 2 and yellow corn and No 2 oats values and minor percentages.

Chicago

Market quotes Kansas City March price report

Commodity prices listed for cash and futures with grain and wheat notes. Corn and wheat values shown for No. 2 and No. 3 grades, including May and July delivery prices and percentages.

Kansas City

Automobile licensees and birth site found in Franklin

Automobile license numbers listed for Webb McFaddin Coward Seidel and Anderson with street addresses. The article notes the site of the building where Webster was born has been located in Franklin New Hampshire.

Webster Franklin, N. H

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