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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

10

PESSIMISTIC FEELING AGAIN PERVADES THE STOCK AND BOND MART

New York May 6 Improvement of foreign markets did not lift trading as home developments favored short selling. Textile mills closed dampening mood. Harriman shares weak and Reading and Steel fell on heavy selling. Bonds eased. copper and beet sugar rose while Rumely preferred advanced on its finances. Market closed with bear sentiment rising and Virginia Carolina Chemical hitting a new low.

New York Harriman Bears Pennsylvania Missouri Pacific Canadian Pacific Copper Harrimans Southern Pacific Union Pacific Virginia-Carolina

Weather bulletin reports fair belt with near normal temps

The Cotton Region Bulletin notes the last 12 hours show generally fair weather with near normal temperatures. Rainfall totals exceed one inch in Huntsville Nacogdoches Tex Monroe Robeline La Muskogee Okla Eldorado Ark as Allen Buell forecasts locally.

Huntsville Nacogdoches Tex Monroe Robeline Muskogee Okla Aldorado Ark Allen Buell Weather Bureau

Market Report New York May Day Treasury Rates Steady

Prime mercantile paper quoted 5 51 20, sterling exchange steady with bankers bills at 483.20 for sixty days and 486.70 for demand. Commercial bills 4.83. Bar silver 60c. Mexican dollars 48c. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.

New York Sterling Exchange

Money on call rates steady amid mixed short bills

Money on call in New York remained steady at 2 1 2 to 3 cents with bids at 2 3 4 cents. Time prices showed easing for 60 day bills at about 3 1 2 to 3 4 cents and six month issues at 4 1 2 cents, with 90 day flags at 3 2 4 cents.

New York

Lillian Russell Plans European Philanthropic Film Tour

Miss Lillian Russell will depart for Europe in June with moving picture operators to film women workers in England France Belgium Holland Germany Austria Russia and Italy. She will later lecture on labor slavery in Europe and use the films in political campaigning for protectionist candidates.

Lillian Russell Colonial Theater Europe England France Belgium Holland Germany Austria Russia Italy Russell

Crop outlook good says ginner association head in Texas

J A Taylor president of the National Ginners Association visiting San Antonio reports a promising bumper crop for Texas after a tour of major cotton states. He notes generally good crop conditions though some areas need rain while floods affect the Mississippi valley and Oklahoma mirrors Texas conditions.

J. A. Taylor National Ginners' Association of Memphis

Cotton markets steady amid quiet day and new carpet auction

New York reports cotton goods markets steady but quiet. Announcement of a large carpet auction to begin Monday May 12. Cotton yarns cheaper. Trade with jobbers very moderate.

New York

Sugar and petroleum markets steady in New York notes

On May 6 in New York raw sugar held steady with Muscovado at 2.86989, centrifugal 5.3638, and molasses 2.6164. Refined trade quiet while petroleum, molasses and hides remained steady. leather showed firmness.

New York

Poultry and Butter Prices Reported in St Louis

In St Louis on May 6 buyers quoted poultry at ick for springs 18c turkeys 16c ducks geese 7c. Creamery butter ranged 24 30c with eggs firm at 17 1 2c.

ST. Louis Eges

Coffee futures steady in trading on May 6

New York reports No. 7 Rio, lis lc futures steady with July at 11.13 cents and December at 11.31 cents. St Louis Metal in Missouri shows lead at 4.35 dollars and spelter at 5.35 dollars.

New York ST. Louis Metal ST. Louis

Real Estate Transfers Across Los Angeles Heights Areas

A long list of property transactions shows many transfers in 1913 to 1923. Names include A M Seffel E I Lyons H J Bowies and G Alderette Felipe Flores J F Vick and others with values ranging from 10 to 6006 dollars. Properties appear in Los Angeles Heights Magnolia Fig Gardens and surrounding blocks with lot and block references throughout.

A. M. Seffel E. I. Lyons H. J. Bowies New City Los Angeles Heights Francis Mackey Manuel de Luna League Francisco Farias Grant Ed Frobese J. M. Mills Et al C. Reichert Magnolia Fig Gardens Ss. E A. S. Gantt A. A. Reno Rosa Fowler Los Angeles Heights Improvement Company Thomas Brown H. M. Lightfoot Hackberry and Sherman Streets Ida Menger New City Block Ygnacio A. de Lopez R. E. Blumberg A. L. de Martinez Virginia Flavia Guadalupe Garcia Co. F J. C. Murphy Nora Farmer W. A. Silvers William Lewis Lakeview Townsite Company Ella Dolan Luisa Caravajal J. A. de Duffin Alamo Home Builders Luisa A. de Campos Nima Guadalupe R. W. Hearne B. L. Raborn Val Braunholz E. D. Gillespie BE. B. Long Beacon Hill G. F. Blasse O. W. Clett W. B. Sprouse W. Laurel Heights Oelkers Street J. Lee Hilmar Fabra Hot Wells Park Ad Barney C. J. Lee

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas 1913

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast for May 1913. San Antonio area to have fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. East Texas expected fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures on Wednesday.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Bureau San Antonio East Texas

Grain Merchants Report Strong Business Across Regions

Grain merchants say demand remains robust as cattle feed needs stay high and hay outlook remains tight through June. Oats crops praised for excelente condition after rain. prices for alfalfa corn and Johnson grass given, with coffee market seen poised to rise after bottoming out.

R. W. Miller Cotton Exchange Texas South Texas

Market Prices for Eggs Pork Poultry and Produce

A sweeping list of market rates for eggs poultry butter cheese and a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Notable prices include fresh eggs per dozen 1fc large hens 6.50 per dozen and 5.60 for friers, Florida tomatoes per six basket crate 4.25, Texas potatoes per hundredweight 6, California lemons 6.60 a box, and apples in boxes from 1.25 to 1.75.

Florida Texas California Idaho Louisiana South Maxwell Houge

Wholesale Grocery Price List Includes Corn Oats Dried Fruits

The document lists commodity prices for corn and oats f o b San Antonio and carload lots, along with citron and peel, calamansi, California beans, raisins in various crown grades, flour and meal retail prices, dried fruits including peaches pears apples figs with per box or per hundredweight rates. Also notes bulk prices for navy beans and lima beans and various packaging sizes.

San Antonio California Navy London Laver Crown Pioneer Liberty Bell

Market quotations from Kansas City report

Kansas City market notes show butter prices at creamery 28 cents with various grades, eggs at 17 to 18 1/2 cents for firsts and 16 cents for seconds, poultry prices listing hens 13 to 14 cents and roosters 9 cents and ducks 15 cents.

Kansas City

Chicago Market Quotations Mixed With Grain and Dairy

Market notes from Chicago show steady eyes on receipts totaling 44 178 cases with varied prices across poultry potatoes and dairy. Live poultry prices hold firm with firsts at 17 to 18 cents and creamery butter around 26 to 27 cents while regional potato car receipts total 53 with Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin price ranges reported.

Chicago Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin

Rice Market Report From New Orleans May 6

Rice steady in New Orleans with totals of 4071 receipts and 4516 sales. Quotations show Rough Honduras about 2.50 to 4.25 dollars and Japan 2.75 to 3.50 dollars, with price ranges for clean Honduras and Japan varieties.

New Orleans Japan Honduras

Copper and metals prices report from London market

London market update lists copper at spot 69 pounds sterling 5, futures 69, tin ease with spot 250 pounds 10s and futures 222, lead at 18 pounds 6s, spelter 25 pounds 10s, and Tron Cleveland warrants quoted at 678 9d.

London Cleveland

Butter steady and cheese weak in New York market

New York May 6 butter steady and unchanged. Cheese weak. Weekly receipts reported at 40,993 cases with fresh and gathered extras priced at 21 to 22 cents.

New York

Markets Show Strong Wool Market Signals At Union Stock Yards

May 6 at Union Stock Yards notes expect heavy sheep shipments as wool on the free list spurs entry. Chicago moved 20 000 sheep while other centers report moderating supply and steady prices. Receipts include 237 cattle 44 calves 26 horses 147 sheep and 515 hogs with price ranges from 4 to 8 50 for hogs and 5 50 for cows and 7 for calves.

Union Stock Yards Chicago Catt

Kansas City Yard Aide Visits San Antonio With Texas Official

W H Wicks assistant general manager of the Kansas City stock yards visits San Antonio under Colonel Charlie Bean Texas representative. They tour the Cattlemen's Exchange where Bean recently returned from Comstock to inspect trains of steers.

W. H. Wicks Kansas City

Fort Worth cattle market steadies with modest gains

Texas cattlemen saw brisk trading and a generally firmer tone on Tuesday. Desirable beef cattle sold from 7.16 to 7.40 per hundredweight, with hogs topping at 8.50 and sheep at lower prices amid light demand. Receipts included 3000 beef steers, 690 calves, 900 hogs, and 3750 sheep as traders kept to the steady to stronger range.

Fort Worth Tex Texas

Market Report Kansas City Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts 8000 with steady to strong, Native steers 7.25 to 8.75, southern steers 6.15 to 8.00, southern cows and heifers 4.50 to 7.75. Hogs receipts 18,000 with a strong tone, bulk 8.20 to 8.40, heavy 8.25 to 8.35, lights 8.25 to 8.45, pigs 7.00 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 9000 with steady market, muttons 5.00 to 6.60, range wethers and yearlings 5.50 to 7.25.

Kansas City Chicago Texas

Market Receipts and Quotations From St Louis Livestock Sale

Cattle receipts 4000 including 900 Texans with a steady market. Native beef steers 5.75 to 9.00, cows and heifers 4.50 to 7.75, Texas and Oklahoma steers 6.25 to 8.50, calves 5.00 to 6.50. Hogs receipts 12,000, market strong 7.00 to 8.45. Sheep receipts 2200, market steady 5.00 to 7.25.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Cotton Market Dips on Mill Curtailment Fears

New York opened 1 to 2 points lower on easy Liverpool cables and bearishly higher mill curtailment reports from Fall River. The market steadied with a late rebound, then eased 3 to 4 points from the day’s best after Liverpool close, with midday activity steady and active months up 4 to 5 points. middling upland priced at 11.85 cents.

New York Liverpool Fall River

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Amid Mixed Signals

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady to two points down from yesterday. Export movement gains and better spot demand for fall shipments supported prices, while rains in belts drew bearish notes. Weather reports remained colorless, with a mid morning rally and afternoon lull leaving quotes 5 to 7 points above yesterday at noon and near yesterday's close by late trading.

New Orleans New England Weather Bureau Georgia Alabama

Cotton futures open steady as May to Dec bids shown

New Orleans May 6 cotton futures opened steady with May at 11.02 and December near 10.99. The market closed steady with a modest net decline of 3 to 4 points and quotes listed for May, June, July, August, September, October, December and January contracts.

New York New Orleans Sean Ce

Spot cotton prices hold steady in Liverpool market

Liverpool May 6 spot cotton quiet with prices unchanged. Middling fair at 7.164 pence per pound, good middling 6.824, middling 6.62d, low middling 6.48d, good ordinary 6.14d, ordinary 6.80d. Receipts 8200 bales all American.

Liverpool

Futures Market Opens Firm in Liverpool

Futures opened firm and closed steady in Liverpool with quotations for May through April contracts. Notable points include May 6.38 for May, June 6.384, and subsequent months showing slight variations around the 6.0% range.

Liverpool

Spot Cotton Prices and Receipts at New Orleans

New Orleans cotton market quiet with sales on the spot totaling 138 bales to arrive 509 bales. Middling readings range from 11 to 12 3 16 cents with various classifications and a receipt total of 3889 bales and stock at 79 083 bales.

New Orleans

Spot cotton closes steady in New York market

On May 6 in New York spot cotton held steady with middling uplands at 11.90 and gulf at 12.15. No sales were reported.

New York

Memphis Spot Cotton Holds Steady and Market Roundup

May 6 reports show Memphis cotton unchanged at middling 12 cents. Chicago receipts and quotes list hogs, cattle, and sheep with varied prices. London stock exchange to close May 10 and 12 for Whit Sunday holiday.

London

Western Ranchmen Report Cattle Supplies Steady Across West

O Haley and Marash Parker in San Antonio say Montana Wyoming and Colorado pastures remain well supplied with cattle. They note no material decline in holdings, strong feeding results, and high fat cattle prices encouraging further feeding and movement from Texas to western ranges. Dipping Texas cattle in Fort Worth is praised for improving quarantine compatibility and market value.

Montana Wyoming Colorado Texas Southwest O. Haley San Antonio Gunter Hotel Marash Parker Omaha Neb West Mr. Haley Drouth Parker Fort Worth King Ranch

Marine Traffic Through Galveston and New York Ports

Galveston reported arrivals including the steamers Martin Saenz from New Orleans and Kineo from New Orleans, with clearance for Belvemon to Puerto Barrios and Maria de Larrinaga to Manchester. New York noted arrivals Kronland from Antwerp and Kron Princess in Cecile from Bremen. Other ports listed arrivals or dock status at Sable Island and Gibraltar.

Galveston Tex Martin Saenz New Orleans Kineo Belvemnon Puerto Barrios Maria de Larrinaga Manchester Bloomfield Liverpool New York Kron Cecile Bremen

Cotton Statistics for Stock Yesterday and Comparisons

Cotton statistics show stock yesterday at 34 917. Stock for the same day last week was 605 614 and for the same day last year 627 532. A deficit this season amounts to 92 615.

Exports to Britain France Continent and Japan Report

Exports to Great Britain and France show figures 81 and 42 with other entries indicating continental shipments. Records also cite exports to Mey and Japan with figures 200 and 14.

Augusta Memphis St Louis Houston Tex Galveston Great Britain France Enero Eevee Mey

Cotton seed product prices from Memphis vary May 6

Prime basis oil 6.10, meal 28, linters 2 percent 34 cents. Prices listed for cotton seed products in Memphis with May 6 notation.

Memphis Tenn

Cotton seed prices quoted in New York market

New York cotton oil market reports cotton seed prices with May through December bids and late day sales. Notable figures include May at 6.87 to 6.90, July 6.93 to 6.95, September around 7.00, October around 6.67, and total sales reaching 10 600 units.

New York

Good Rains In Wheat Belt Suppress Market Bears Continue

Chicago May 6 wheat declined as gains from rain eased. July wheat opened down and fell to about 89 89/ in late trading with slight losses. corn demand supported oats and provisions moved irregularly. Pork and lard showed higher opening prices but market closed weak for July wheat with modest net losses and lower corn selling pressure.

Chicago Ill

Kansas City Cash Grain Prices And Closings

Cash wheat values range from 86 to 89 cents for No 2 hard and 89 cents to $1.02 for No 2 red with corn at 56 to 66 cents and oats around 35 to 36 cents. Receipts yesterday include 137000 bushels wheat 1009 bushels corn 33000 oats with shipments of 44000 wheat 25000 corn 12000 oats. May wheat ends at 84 cents July 83 September 83 4. Corn futures close May 64 July 54 September 64 to 64 ?

Abilene Alice Ballinger Beeville Brenham Brownsville Brownwood Clarendon Greenville Haskell Henrietta Houston - As Huntsville Kerrville Lampasas Longview Preidy Nacogdoches Paris Quanah Xsan Antonio San Marcos See Sherman Ee Snyder Oe Dir Tex Amarillo Augusta Birmingham Boston Mass Chicago Harleston Corpus Christi St. Louis St. Paul Minn Shreveport Tampa Fla Washington City Allen Buell Kansas City

Market Report For Corn Oats Wheat And Grain Receipts

Prices for corn No 2 white and No 2 both firm with July and September contracts shown. Oats and wheat listed for July and September with closing values. Receipts yesterday include 1 200 barrels of flour and 157 000 bushels of wheat 265 000 of corn and 122 000 of oats while shipments totaled 11 000 barrels of flour 105 000 bushels of wheat 43 000 of corn and 46 000 of oats.

ST. Louis

Chicago Grain Quotations May 6 Traders monitor prices

Quotes show Chicago closing prices for wheat corn and oats. Wheat No 2 red 1.00 per bushel No 2 hard 92 cents No 1 northern 92 cents No 2 northern 90 cents No 2 spring 90 cents Velvet chaff 92 cents Durum 98 cents. Corn No 2 56 cents No 2 white 44 cents No 2 yellow 56 cents Oats No 2 white 34 cents standard 36 cents.

Chicago

Woman awarded 25000 in suit over 1909 Rockaway crash

Mrs Mae I Peterson wife of Ernest E Peterson a telegraph code compiler won 25000 for personal injuries and 5000 for loss of services after being struck by an Ocean Electric Railway car at Tent City between Far Rockaway and Rockaway Beach on September 1 1909. Defendants argued she was pulling a Bull pup from tracks when hit.

New York Mae I. Peterson Ernest E. Peterson Justice Platzek Supreme Court Peterson Ocean Electric Railway Company Tent City Far Rockaway Rockaway Beach

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