Tocks Steady Despite Low Mood in Markets Abroad
New York May 7 American stocks opened with little correction and uneven moves. Rock Island rails advanced over five points from recent lows while Pacific and other leaders faced selling. Slow mood persisted in weak shares as investors discounted delays in plans, leaving the market generally easy at close.
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York
London
Ular
Rock Island Corrails
Uri Pacific
Ific
Missouri Pacific
Chesapeake
Metal Markets Twilight York May 7 Report
Lead holds around 3.85 a ton with sterling quotes. Spelter prices steady around 21 pounds 7s 64. Electrolytic and casting metals show firm tones with spot copper near 63 pounds 3s 9d. Futures and spot levels cited for North and South notions. Cleveland warrants noted.
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Cleveland
Marriage Licenses and Building Permits Report
Ward A Wiggins and Laura Jackson receive a marriage license. Jen Jackson applies for a building permit for an eight room dwelling on Ag a venue with a valuation of $500.
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Ward A. Wiggins and
Laura Jackson
Jen Jackson
Ag Avenue
Capital Moves Toward Monterey and Saltillo
Huahua Mexico May 7 Venustiano Carranza departs for Parral then Torreon and Durango before Monterey. Expected capture of Saltillo supports concentrating forces to direct attack on Monterey. General Chao of Chihuahua absent. Silvestre Terrazas to govern Chihuahua. Reported capture of Gen Arzamendia at Cerritos. Court case in Texas depot dispute headed for appeal.
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Huahua
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Yesy
Parral
Torreon
Durango
Mon
Terey
Constitutionalies
City
Constitutionalists
Pablo Gonzales
Saltillo
Anal
Arranza
Hig
Mex
Monterey
Chao
Chihuahua
Texay
Luther Nickels
Calhoun
Yokel Nearing 158-Pound World Title Bout in Texas
Mike Yokel world middleweight champion prepares for Friday finish match against Pet Brown of Taylor to decide the title. Yokel cites peak condition and names Frank Noel as referee, while Brown agrees to weight and rules. Adolph Ernst, light heavyweight champ, trains Brown and predicts a new champion after the bout in Texas.
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Taylor
Tex
Mike Yokel
Pet Brown
Yokel
Frank Noel
San Antonio
Poinds
Adolph Ernst
Brown
Taylor Pride
Ernst
Pet
Bis
Texas
Carrs Meet Surprise In Floresville Tilt
Carrs baseball students journeyed to Floresville where an umpire biased against the San Antonio roster thwarted their bid. Despite ten hits to Floresville’s two, Carrs were shut out by a home-field umpire while Nelson, Tegues, Holtgrean, Ezell and McKenzie worked the batteries.
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Carr
Floresville
Harry Howell
St. Louis Browns
Hot Wells
Charley Carr
Harry
San Antonio
R. H. E. Carte Papa
Aecees Scawk
Nelson and Tegues
Holtgrean
Ezell and McKenzie
YMCA Gymnastics Show Promises Clockwork Exhibition
The YMCA plans a Thursday night gymnastic exhibition at 8 p m in its gymnasium under the physical department. George Wheeler reports all classes did well in final rehearsals and the program features a carnival of athletic events. Miss Cleo Chaffin praises the boys as final arrangements set the stage for the thrilling Fastest Lady Bareback Rider in the World, which will run as announced despite the ring size.
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George Wheeler
Cleo Chaffin
Prospects for Fine Weather Support Cotton Bears
New York opened steady with declines of 1 to 4 points as nerves over weather eased selling. Reports that rain hit the southwest surprised traders, and early afternoon covering pushed May and other months higher though general business remained quiet.
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New York
South
Texas
Greatest Wheat Crop on Record Indicates Record U.S. Harvest
Government report from the Department of Agriculture shows a winter wheat crop of 630,000,000 bushels, the largest in U.S. history, with last year at 523,000,000. Spring wheat 1913 lagged but total 1913 output remains record, while grain traders at the local board of trade doubt the overestimate.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Board of Trade
Market Quotations From Kansas City May 7
Quotations daily report Butter creamery 28 cents, firsts 21, seconds 15 and a half. Eggs first 18 cents, seconds 16 and a half. Poultry hens 1 cent, springs 15 cents.
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Kansas City
Springs
Returns Indicate Wheat Crop Of 630 000 000 Bushels
The May crop report from the United States Department of Agriculture estimates winter wheat yield at about 17.8 bushels per acre on 35,287,000 acres to be harvested, totaling roughly 630,000,000 bushels. Condition figures for rye, meadow lands, pastures, and hay stocks on May 1 are given with comparisons to prior years.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
United States Department of Agriculture
Easses
New Orleans cotton opens steady then advances at noon
In New Orleans on May 7 the cotton market opened steady two points below yesterday. Liverpool declines of 1 to 2 points pulled prices down before the call, then rallied to even. By noon nine points higher on September and six on May and August, with 3.4 points on other months, were posted. Afternoon trading remained quiet with small drift on covering trades.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Futures drift lower at opening in New Orleans trading
In New Orleans on May 17 futures opened 1 to 2 points down with May at 12.97, July 12.65, October 11.68. The day’s range showed highs near 12.96 and lows around 11.66 as markets closed steadier, with July and October futures finishing slightly higher than intraday lows.
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New York
Cevcessecee
New Orleans
Biggest track meet opens at Baylor University
A large Texas Intercollegiate Association meet starts Thursday at Baylor University in Waco with entrants from State University Austin Southwestern Georgetown A and M College Station Austin College Sherman Rice Institute Daniel Baker and Baylor. The main battles hinge between State University and A and M. A business session may revise association rules.
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Tex
Baylor University
Texas Intercollegiate Association
State University
Austin
Southwestern
Georgetown
A. and
M. College
College Station
Austin College
Sherman
Rice Institute
Houston
Daniel Baker
Brownwood
Baylor
Association
Johnson Expelled From Baseball Players Fraternity
New York May 7 David L Fultz president of the Baseball Players Fraternity said pitcher George H Chief Johnson who jumped from organized baseball to the Federal League has been expelled. Johnson under contract with the Cincinnati National League Club jumped to the Kansas City Federals. Expulsion follows rule punishing contract jumping.
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New York
David L. Fultz
Baseball Players' Fraternity
George H
Chief
Johnson
Organized Baseball
Federal League
Cincinnati
Kansas City Federals
Fultz
Chicago Market Quotations May 7 Butter and Eggs Movements
Quotations were issued for Chicago markets with butter higher at 26 1/4 to 26 1/2 cents for creameries 18 percent fat. Eggs declined with receipts 24,250 cases, standard and firsts mixed between 17 and 18 1/ should be 17 1/2 to 18 1/2? Firsts 18 to 18 1/2 cents. Cheese and potatoes unchanged. Receipts 32 cars. Poultry alive unchanged.
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Chicago
Sugar Prices Steady in New York Market May 7
Raw sugar holds steady with molasses sugar at 2.42 and centrifugal at 3.07. Refined sugar unchanged with cut loaf 5.05, crushed 4.95, mould A 4.60, cubes 4.15, powdered 4.00, fine granulated 3.90, diamond A 3.90, confectioners A 3.80, No 1 3.65.
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New York
Fire damages Gugenheim Cohn building Schatzel street Corpus Christi
Firemen checked a blaze that damaged all portions of the four story Gugenheim Cohn building fronting Schatzel street. The fire started on the fourth floor likely in the elevator shaft or a janitor's room near the elevator, possibly due to wiring. The fourth floor housed Federal Court and U S officials' offices. first floor remained intact.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Gugenheim- Cohn
Schatzel Street
Federal Court
United States
Gugenheim-Cohn
New Owners to Manage Corpus Christi Street System
Between now and June 20 the Corpus Christi Street and Interurban Railway Company will transfer to the new owners Newberger Henderson and Company of Philadelphia. The city council approved second reading of an ordinance permitting material street car line changes and extensions. The Philadelphia firm plans substantial service and equipment improvements.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi Street & Interurban Railway Company
Archasers, Newberger, Henderson & Eb
Philadelphia
Philadelphians
Cotton Belt Is Inspected By Railroad Officials
Allison Mayfield chairman of the railroad commission and R D Parker chief engineer returned from inspection of the Cotton Belt. They toured the Fort Worth to Texarkana main line and the Commerce to Sherman branch. Parker said the main line was in very good condition.
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Austin
Tex
Allison Mayfield
The
Railroad Commission
R. D. Parker
Fort Worth
Texarkana
Commerce
Sherman
Counterfeit Bank Notes Busted by Secret Service
The secret service reports two new counterfeit national bank notes. A $5 note from the National Bank of Tulare, California, and a $10 note from the Union National Bank of Chandler, Oklahoma, both in the 1902 1908 series with letters D and F. They are of poor quality and unlikely to deceive. Prizes totaling $12,500 will be awarded in Paris in October to promote kerosene use in automobiles.
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Washington, D.C
National
Secret Service
National Bank of
Paris
Hogs Continue 10 Advance in North Union Stock Yards
May 8 North Union Stock Yards hog market steady early with receipts of 16 calves 28 horses 48 hogs and 68 cattle. Best cows up to 5.75 with most 4.50 to 6. Calves to 7.50 and around 7. Hog prices rose modestly amid broader market gains. last week’s declines largely receded as the week progressed.
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Union Stock Yards
Market Report Shows Feeder Prices and Steady Trade
Receipts total 17,000 as market remains steady. Feeder prices range from 4 to 8.60 with calves at 6.50 to 9. Native bids around 5.75 to 6.70 and various lambs trading 6.10 to 7.00, reflecting broad demand across stock categories.
Livestock Receipts and Prices Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Kansas City market report shows hog receipts 6500 with higher prices. Bulk 8.30 to 8.50, heavy 8.40 to 8.50, lights 8.25 to 8.60, pigs 7.50 to 8.00. Cattle receipts 1000 with steady tone. prime fed steers 8.50 to 9.16, dressed beef steers 7.50 to 8.59, southern steers 6.70 to 8.25, cows 4.50 to 7.50, heifers 6.75 to 8.75, stockers 6.00 ish. Sheep receipts 6006, market higher. lambs 6.50 to 8.55, yearlings 6.00 to 7.50, wethers 5.00 to 6.15, ewes 4.50 to 6.35.
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Kansas City
Cattle market steady at Oklahoma City sale
Oklahoma City livestock market in Oklahoma City Oklahoma reports a steady cattle market with receipts of about 300 head. Local buyers showed steady demand as bidders competed for Holsteins and mixed stock. Prices ranged with steady undertone noted by market observers.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Women Meet in Rome at ICW Quinennial Assembly
In Rome on May 7 delegates from ICW nations gathered for the quinquennial assembly opening at the International Artistic Club. The Countess of Aberdeen and national representatives occupied the platform as she welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Kate Barrett of Washington was among the first speakers.
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International Council of Women
International Artistic Club
Countess of Aberdeen
Kate Barrett
Washington
Liverpool cotton market report May 17
Spot cotton prices eased with good middling at 7.894 cents per pound and middling at 7.274 cents. Trade moved 12 000 bales including 1 000 for speculation and export. receipts totaled 8 000 bales.
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Liverpool
Futures steady in London market report May 7
Liverpool dispatch notes steady futures with May 6.944, May-June 6.9144, July-August 6.764, August-September 6.614, October-November 6.381, December-January 6.22 and January-February 6.2244.
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Liverpool
Leading spot markets and middling prices cited
Kettle economy notes show New York and New Orleans at middling 13 cents, Liverpool at 7.27 pence, Houston at middling 12 and a half cents, Galveston at middling 13 cents. This brief market snapshot lists major port prices with no further context.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Houston
Galveston
New York Spot Cotton Sales Report
Market notes show 4600 bales traded on contract with no sales listed for today. Cotton prices for the New York spot market were not fully established as bids and offers remained unsettled.
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Bates
Cotton on Spot Steady to Neuter Middling at 13c
Market notes show spot cotton steady with middling at 13 cents. Trades reported 1000 bales sold on spot and 2950 bales awaiting arrival.
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Cplrams
Fort Worth Livestock Prices May 7 Cattle Hog and Sheep Report
Fort Worth Texas May 7 cattle receipts 4400 with 1200 en route to pasture. Steers 6.50 to 7.75 stockers 6.25 to 6.75 cows 4.30 to 6.25 calves 5.50 to 8.50 bulls 4.60 to 5.70 hogs 2500 top 8.47 bulk 8.15 to 8.40 sheep 1000 10 to 15 cents higher. clipped lambs and yearlings 5.65. wethers 5.26. yearlings 5.26.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Calver
Livestock Receipts and Prices Reported at St Louis Market
Hogs receipts 4590 with higher market. Pigs and ligh ts 7 to 8.55, good heavy 8.50 to 8.60. Cattle receipts 1600 including 500 Texans. native beef steers 7.50 to 9.25, cows and heifers 4.25 to 9.00, stockers 5.00 to 8.00, Texas and Oklahoma steers 7.55 to 8.00, native calves 6.00 to 9.50. Sheep receipts 1790, market steady. Sheared muttons 4.25 to 5.69, spring lambs 4.50 to 5.50.
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ST. Louis
May
Texas
Oklahoma
Methodists Have Busy Day At South Conference
OKLAHOMA CITY May 7 delegates to the audited South annual conference of the M E Church opened a second day with routine business. Hendrix of Kansas City presided as roll calls, memorials and petitions were presented as the session continued.
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M. E. Church
South
Ave Mine
Hendrix
Kansas
Chicago Live Stock Receipts and Prices May 7
Chicago May 7 receipts and quota on hogs and cattle show a mixed market with light and bulk sales noted. Prices listed include 60 head at 5.40, 8.65 for light, mixed at 8.35 to 8.00, pigs around 5.60 to 3.0, and a total receipt figure about 87,260. Texas stock movements appear limited.
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Texas
Urge Penalty for Mistakes in Wireless Reports
TOKIO May 7 An international agreement urges penalties on ship captains and others who distribute false wireless reports to prevent disasters like the recent Siberia calamity report.
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Siberia
General Carranza Reports Victories Across Fronts
The report describes mediation preliminaries near the Canadian border set for May 18 with Carranza’s representatives traveling via Washington. Huerta's three reps head toward the United States, the U.S. mission timing unclear. Funston authorized to extend lines at Vera Cruz if needed, but no reinforcements or front command changes observed. Confirmation of the fall of Aca poneta Tepic to Constitutionalists is reported. Ten Smith family members in Tonala face danger over their role in a San Pedro killings. The American consulate at Cananea reopens, with 60 refugees returning and southward movement ending.
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Huerta
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Federo
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Refugees Leave Mexico City for Vera Cruz by Train
The State Department announced that a Brazilian legation train carrying between 600 and 600 refugees departed Mexico City for Vera Cruz. The three sections, under the Brazilian flag, included Dr. Edward R. Ryan, special American Red Cross representative, who had been held by Huerta authorities.
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Vera Cruz
Edward R. Ryan
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Constitutionalists' Agent Reports Order in Piedras Negras
Henry N. Gray special agent for General Carranza and the Constitutionalists travels from Piedras Negras reporting that refugees are returning and order is maintained. He notes foreigners, especially Americans, are treated with high regard and praises General Murguin, commander of the garrison of 1600 in the town.
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Carranza
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Automobile Licenses List From City Plate Records
No 6119 Ford C S Naegelin 201 N sites street No 6120 Yale motorcycle W G Sei fert 402 Dakota street No 6121 Hupmobile Emil Serold Van Raub Tex No 6122 Thor motorcycle W T Fox 327 West Commerce street
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Weather Bulletin and Railway Venture Report in Texas
The Cotton Region bulletin notes fair weather with rain in parts of Arkansas and western Tennessee and near normal temperatures. In Texas, the attorney general approves a 20000 dollar bond issue for the Empstead Independent School District. Van Horn Valley Railroad plans start immediately with a proposed 75 mile line from Van Horn to the state line, financed after recent chartering.
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Arkansas
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Buelis
Tobaro Railroad Construction
Aun, Tex
van Horn Valley Railroad Company
van Horn
Culberson County
Joe Irby
el Paso
State Line
Wheat and Corn Decline On Government Report Fears
In Chicago May 7 adverse weather in the northwest delayed seeding as wheat rose initially on export demand and hog price gains while corn eased. Later, weather in Argentina improved and reports from Washington hinted at a bearish crop outlook, leaving corn weak and wheat fluctuating with a net decline by day’s end. Cash grain quotes reflected modest changes across No. 2 red and No. 2 spring wheat, No. 2 corn, and oats.
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Til
New York
Washington
Argentina
Cash wheat and corn prices on markets
Wheat prices show No 2 hard at 874 percent and No 2 red 898 cents. Corn ranges No 2 mixed 73 cents, No 3 white 74 to 75 cents. Oats list No 2 white 41 cents and No 2 mixed 40 cents.
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Kansas City
Grain futures close steady with modest gains
Kansas City report shows grain futures ending steady on May 7. Wheat values held near 86 cents for May and 79 1/2 cents for July, while corn traded at 69 1/2 cents for May and 68 1/2 cents for July and oats at 38 1/2 cents for May.
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Cotton Seed Market Prices and Oil Trade Update
Memphis on May 7 reports prime basis 6.54 and meal around 27 to 28, linters 24. New York cotton oil market closes easy with spot at 7. De? 26. May prices range 7.23 to 7.25, June 7.27 to 7.31, July 7.36, August 7.46 to 7.47, September 7.60, October 7.10, November 6.75, December 6.64 to 6.67. Total sales 14,100.
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Cccesi
New Orleans
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