Rainfall continues as Texas storms weaken
Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says the threat of rain may persist Monday night into Tuesday despite a general easing of showers. San Antonio reports 2.19 inches from the weekend, with other cities recording significant totals as the region sees higher river levels and a trend toward improved crop conditions.
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Flood Damage Strikes City Rivers and Park Areas
Heavy weekend rains caused San Antonio River and creeks to overflow. The Ikimendorf Like dam deteriorated by prior washouts. park facilities sustained minor harm while a motor pump house flooded. Bridges along West Falls Avenue and Walters Street were weakened and closed with danger lanterns posted.
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San Pedro
Avison
Ilmendorf Ke
Ikimendorf
Lambert
Brackenridge Park
Hanson
San Antonio Public Service Corporation
West Falls Avenue
Walters Street
Washouts and washouts reported after heavy rains in Dallas area
A sidewalk in the 200 block South Ores Street caved in as foundation washed away. Sewer trench near Denver Boulevard and Essex Street sank. Numerous washouts reported on South Pine and Crosby streets and near Martinez Creek. The West End Lake dam overflow flooded areas and fish were swept over the dam by the high water. In Lockhart six inches of rain fell in a week with 3.1 inches from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
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Essex Street
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Brooklyn Avenue
Martinez Creek
West End
Veterans group backs war effort and spy hunting in San Antonio
The Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. 144 UCV adopted resolutions pledging active support for all war activities and forming a club to purchase War Savings Stamps. The women’s auxiliary planned a similar organization, with notes of dances and local entertainment in San Antonio amid other community notices.
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San Antonio
Albert Sidney Johnston
Gunter Hotel
Buried Safe Allegations Spur Treasure Tales at Platte Site
Workmen struck a large iron mass buried six feet under the Platte river bed during bridge piling for the Hyle bridge. Locals recall the 1864 flood and claim the chest may contain Denver records and gold. Excavation continues as piles drive and rescue crews assess the find.
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Big Hyle Bridge
Weather observations incomplete and unclear report
The Weather Bureau notes missing and garbled data with mixed terms and unclear measurements. It mentions wind, precipitation and timing fragments but lacks coherent values or locations.
Cotton futures rise as market holds nervous grip
Cotton prices moved about two dollars and fifty cents higher in futures trading amid nervous activity and mixed reports on weather and crop prospects. Quotations across key markets in New York, Houston, New Orleans and Liverpool showed gains, while May and other active months traded near steady to firmer levels as traders weighed supply expectations.
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New York Cotton Futures Opens Steady as Market Loosens
May cotton futures opened steady with July at 25.1% and October around 34.0. Prices swung as midday trading showed narrow changes, then final quotes edged higher before easing amid weather bureau notes and thin activity. The session closed with modest gains overall and turnover light.
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Satard Close
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Weather Bureau
New Orleans Cotton Market Mixed Moves as Rain Impacts Early Trade
New Orleans cotton prices fluctuated on opening as western belt rains spurred buying then heavy offerings pulled futures down. Early gains narrowed by noon with active months up 18 to 36 points. market later steadied with futures closing 47 to 67 points higher. May July October and December contracts quoted with modest advances and notable volatility.
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New Orleans
Germany
Local Cotton Market Report From Liverpool May 6
Spot cotton prices shown for various grades with good middling at 21.180 and middling at 21.700. Sales total 2000 bales, including 1500 American. receipts 4000 bales with no American. Futures and fixed prices listed for May June and July contracts.
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Liverpool
Market prices for grain and hay offered through marketing bureau
The Agricultural Department's marketing bureau at Fort Worth and San Antonio lists feeder grain and hay prices. Quoted items include No 3 mixed corn No 3 white corn and corn chops with bulk options from Fort Worth and Oklahoma and alfalfa from Arizona. All are asked prices, provided by telegraph through W G Hand, assistant district representative. During the feed shortage the government offers market information to owners, with contact options in Fort Worth or San Antonio.
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Kort Worth
Oklahom
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Acllers
Local Market Price Shifts for Vegetables and Staples
Monday wholesale veg prices show declines for some items and gains for others. New potatoes fall to 1.78 per bushel, tomatoes rise to 5 per lug box, English peas reach 8.75 per hamper, and greens ease to 2.00 per bushel. alfalfa and related feeds show mixed changes while many staples hold steady.
Fish and Oysters Market Report From Texas Trade
Wholesale markets show brief fish and oyster supply disruption from Texas shipments. Oysters priced at 75 cents per hundred, 10 cents per dozen. halibut and other California varieties priced per pound with variability by size and weight.
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Texas
Ruling Allows Same Day Hog Shipments From Kansas City Market
Government and state authorities set rules to move stock hogs out of Kansas City the day of purchase to Oklahoma Nebraska and nearby areas. Inspectors verify health tests while purchasers arrange vaccination with veterinarians. Serum alone or simultaneous inoculation methods allowed. Hog dipping and three hour hold required before shipment. First shipment under ruling was April 23. This aligns hog trade with cattle market improving liquidity for farmers and hog raisers.
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Kansas City
Wicklahoma
Nebraska
Stock Gas Company
Metal markets report from New York and London exchanges
New York metals market quotes show lead dull and firm with Saint Louis delivery at spot 6.8715 700. Spelter rises. London exchange lists spot tin at £380 futures £780 and lead spot £29 108 futures £24 108, spelter spot £54 futures £50.
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Spelter
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London
Fort Worth Hog Market Shows Strong Prices Across Northern Yards
May 6 report from Fort Worth shows hog prices up several cents, with northern yards in demand and higher quotes across markets. Cattle and sheep also strong. hogs led gains as receipts, weights, and product values varied by lot, while Chicago and St Louis quotes trend higher on fresh demand.
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Liberty Loan Fares Boost Stocks in Early Trading
New York May 6 The success of the Liberty Loan and war news buoyed stocks in early trading with gains in shipping tobacco and steel issues. Reading and Union Pacific lagged, United States Steel rose modestly, and rails and lower priced issues improved. Late-hour prices showed further strength as Liberty bonds traded up.
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Markets and Prices Across Cities in May Trading
Mercantile paper and government bonds quoted in New York and Kansas City with receipts and bids noted. Livestock markets show cattle and sheep price ranges across Kansas City and St. Louis with strong demand and higher bids.
New York Sugar Prices Scribbled In Fragmentary Note
Raw sugar steady in a garbled New York market note showing centrifugal grade at 8.07? nominal, with various terms like powdered and confectioners’ sugar and a 35 cent reference, plus stray dialogue about a twoband and Mia.
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Stay
Corn Prices Decline on Peace Gossip and Increased Receipts
Chicago reports broad corn price weakness driven by peace gossip and good weather, with May and July futures finishing lower. Gains from higher hog quotations failed to offset the market as planting worries and uncertain germination weighed.
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Tsu
Iron and Steel Output Pledge to Government for Sixty Days
New York May 1 d steel mills pledge to divert entire output to the Government for sixty days. Most production will go to shipbuilding and railroad equipment with remaining cars to buyers. Contracts are set with about sixteen builders. wood will substitute where possible and costs reach from 250000 to 300000000 dollars. War Industrial Board allows dealers to charge a 1 percent commission to consumers as a separate fee.
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Tndhustrial Board
Suffrage Plan Fails by Narrow Senate Margin
The Senate defeated a motion to proceed today to consider a women’s suffrage resolution to the constitution by a vote of 40 to 21. The margin was one vote shy of the required two thirds.
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Washington
Senate
Texas Insurance Company Certificate of Authority Notice
Notice from the Texas insurance department stating the Humble Company of Pittsburg Pennsylvania received a Certificate of Authority to do business in Texas for the year ending February 28, 191% and that the commission confirms compliance with Texas laws. The document is signed by Commissioner Ch. O. Austin.
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Shippers Markets San Antonio Produce Prices
San Antonio markets report robbers prices for shippers and retailers with poultry and butter quotes, including roasters and turkeys. Separate listings outline Chicago and Kansas City prices for creamery butter, poultry, and eggs with regional receipt notes and tender prices.
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Provision Markets San Antonio Provisions Summary
Local packing house quotations list salt extraz and bacon prices with 14 to 18 pound averages. Entries include beef, cheese, oleomargarine, lard, and other commodities. Prices reflect Chicago provisions and supplier names such as Mey and Mure ford with varying quotes and open market conditions.
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Ivy Vale
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Chicago
Four Inches of Rain Hits Oklahoma City Area
May 6 Oklahoma City reports the heaviest rainfall in five years with 1.08 inches locally and severe winds causing damage throughout the region. A Jones family home was demolished, fatally injuring Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith and their daughter Mrs. Crist. Nearby towns also endured destructive gusts and property loss.
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