Cotton Prices and Market Notes May 7
Cotton prices at San Antonio and Houston show middling around 19 cents per pound with New York and New Orleans posting modest gains in early trading. By noon New Orleans eased slightly while New York remained steady, and overall the market hovered near steady levels despite cables' weakness and tax concerns on cotton.
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San Antonio
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Celvegen
New York
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
United States
New York Cotton Opens Lower Then Rebounds
The New York cotton market opened down about 12 points on lower Liverpool quotes with July at 19.86 and October at 18.66. After brief rallies on hopeful weather and policy talk, July hovered around 19.53 and October around 18.75, ending near a net decline as near months stayed limited and prices steadied.
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Borne Mavareuie
Gally
Market Report: Futures Open Steady On May Day Trades
New York May 7 steady start in futures with notable quotes. Commodities show slight gains and mixed positions including 19.85 for May, 18.56 for October, and 18.44 to 18.81 in nearby spreads. Overall activity hints at cautious sentiment with modest movements across contracts.
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Coetton
New Orleans Cotton Market Sags on Nervous Trading
The New Orleans cotton market opened with lighter demand and mild gains, but turned nervous as reports from England suggested production controls. Prices fell 5 to 12 points from Saturday’s close with selling intensifying after midafternoon trading.
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Cotton Bid Declines in New Orleans Market
New Orleans on May 7 reports cotton bid levels sliding with January contracts near 3.38 and close 5 to 13 points lower. Daily prices show declines across several months with figures around 18.0 to 19.3 cents per pound and adjustments in nearby months.
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Cotton prices in Liverpool decline with spot rates
May 7 spot cotton in Liverpool shows a soft market with Good middling at 12.944 pence per pound and middling 12.80 pence. Low middling at 12.624 pence. Sales listed as 0 with no receipts recorded and 0 for speculation and export.
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Liverpool
Futures Quiet Trading Across Key Dates
In Liverpool on May 7 futures showed quiet activity with quotes for May 12 at 29. d Bastdné 940 and a range of firmer and varied bids for Aces and metals. Figures include Au Aces at 11.870 and December-January 11.474 with January-February at 11.44d.
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Cowboys Exempt From Army Demand Sparks Texas Lobby
Congressman Blanton urged President Wilson to exempt cowboys from military service, citing Texas cattlemen and ranch hands as essential at home. James Callan and Senators Culberson Fredrick push for recognition of their unique raid on the range and border scout duties.
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American Flags Highlight Matamoros Cinco de Mayo Banquet
At the Cinco de Mayo banquet in Matamoros opposite Brownsville, American flags dominated the room alongside a large Mexican banner. Col Tirzo Gonzales presided as garrison commander with many American guests present. The display underscored renewed U S Mexican friendship and unity along the border.
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Tirzo Gonzales
New York Dry Goods Market Reports Steady Cotton Demand
Government demand supports steady trade across several cotton lines. Branded cottons hold firm while brown sheeting and four yard goods stay strong as supplies tighten. Civilians seek uniform cloth. dye and finishing work activity rises. prices quoted include print cloths 28 inch to 36 inch, brown greeings, denims, tickings, and dress ginghams.
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Brown Greetings
Cottage in Marlborough Place Trade Listed in San Antonio
Will trade 5 room oat cottage in Marlborough Place for a farm southwest of San Antonio. Contact Mr Saugiers at John Sealane Realty Co located at 948 Alamo.
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San Antonio
Government Sets Specs for 606000 Tons Rolled Steel Products
The U S government released specifications for contracts covering about 606000 tons of rolled steel products to be delivered this year. Demand has been accepted by mills regardless of capacity. Export business, except for government dealings, is reduced to small proportions. Heavy orders for rails plates structural shapes and tin plate have been refused by large interests.
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United States
Milla
Unit 4
County Commissioners Court Schedules Board of Equalization
The Honorable County Commissioners' Court of Bexar County Texas will convene as a Board of Equalization on May 14 1917 to receive from the Assessor of Taxes all assessment lists books for inspection correction and approval. Witness my hand and seal of office in San Antonio May 3 1917.
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Bexar County
Texas
A. D
San Fatale” Waray
North market weak as cattle hogs slide at Union Yard
May 7 union stock yards reports show northern cattle and hogs weaker. Hogs fall 10 cents in Kansas City while sheep hold steady. Week opener sees cattle 25 cents lower and hogs 15 to 35 cents down. cowes 5.50 to 7.00 per head and calves 6.00 to 7.00, with hogs quoted 9.00 to 13.40. Receipts at San Antonio yards include cattle, calves, horses, hogs with city trade contributing 202 cattle, 67 calves, and 7 hogs.
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Ffi.co
San Antonio
Market Receipts Show Mixed Livestock Prices in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth buyers faced diverse cattle and sheep quotes with prices drifting. Hogs ranged around 15 to 16 dollars for heavier cuts, calves near 6.50, cows and bulls around 6.50 to 8.60, and sheep trading up to about 13 dollars with lambs around 14 dollars for select lots.
Chicago market receipts and prices May 7
Receipts totaled 60,000 hogs with mixed price changes and market softness. hogs ranged from 14.60 to 16.76 with various classes listed. Cattle receipts 20,500 showed steady to ten cent declines with beef cattle around 8.96 to 14.30. calves 8.75 to 13.25. Sheep receipts 14,000 with wethers at 11.25 to 13.75 and lambs 13.40 to 17.66.
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Kansas City Market Reports May 7 Hog Cattle Sheep Listings
Kansas City market notes show hog receipts 17 000 with prices 14.70 to 15.75 slump 10 cents. Cattle receipts 14 000 with prime fed steers 12.00 to 12.60, cows 4.50 to 10.50, calves 3.00 to 13.50. Sheep receipts 00 with lambs 14.00 to 37.00, yearlings 13.00 to 15.0, veal 12.50 to 14.50.
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Metal market quotes show firm lead and copper in New York
The New York metal exchange reports lead as firm with spot and second quarter prices around 31.00 to 31.50. Copper spot and second quarter values range near 63.50 to 65.00, with No. 1 northern and southern galenite and related metals cited at varying figures.
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New York
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Market spot and futures report from London
London prices report spot and futures for metals including tin, copper, zinc and electric analytic items. Spot tin and copper figures shown with futures prices and related quotes from May 7.
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Wholesale prices for fresh produce and meats slip in Texas markets
Local wholesale market notes show declines in many items. Texas green onions, Bermudas, Crystal Wax onions and white broilers dropped. cabbage, asparagus, squash, new potatoes and fancy berries also weakened. California grapes and Bran, meat and wheat shorts posted minor price decreases.
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California
Local Packing House Quotations Reported
Provision Markets shows Monday bids for packing house products with dry salt pork at 23 cents, bacon extras at 26 cents, and 14 to 16 pound bellies at 26 cents. Fancy breakfast bacon and lard prices appear, with several unclear figures and abbreviations in the mixed quotation list.
Disjoint Data Fragments From Chicago Market Note
A fragmented Chicago data snippet shows values for stocks or commodities with figures like 87.77, 22.25, and 32.0, along with terms such as Open High and pen, suggesting a financial or market register rather than a complete report. No clear events or names emerge.
Shippers Market Signals Mixed Poultry Prices Across Regions
Market notes show poultry prices steady with Texas offerings: hens around 37.50 to 39.40 per hundredweight, turkeys near 1. per pound, and country poultry around 25 to 30 cents. Large slaughter-ready birds and other fowl vary by grade, with several lines indicating stable demand and modest yields.
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Texas
Mediv Triers
Chicago Market Quotes May 7 Prices and Receipts
Daily quotations show butter unchanged with creamery at 32 to 38 cents. Eggs ease with receipts 28,816 cases. Produce such as potatoes hold. Idaho Colorado Washington and Oregon white potatoes priced $2.60 to $2.85, Wisconsin Michigan white $2.40 to $2.50. Fowls 22 to 4 cents.
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Wheat prices rise to record heights in Chicago market
Chicago May 7 market news shows new high wheat prices due to scarce offerings and Missouri crop impairment fears. May futures hit 2.83 after opening 2.79, with July around 2.25 to 2.26. Corn and oats gain while hog weakness weighs on provisions. export demand noted despite cautious sentiment.
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Grain futures quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago on May 7 prints cash wheat values and corn figures with No 8 red wheat at 3.10 and No 2 yellow corn around 1.61. Barley and oats quotes also appear with Standard and other grades listed.
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Mars
E. Skye
Wheat price quotations from Kansas City market report
Quotations show No. 2 hard wheat at 3.06 per bushel, No. red 2.92, No. 2 white 0.72, No. 2 mixed 0.70, and related figures for other grades. The report lists several grain classes with their bid prices and opens.
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Market Quotations Kansas City May 7 1900s
Quotations from Kansas City May 7 show butter 40c for firsts and 39c for seconds, creamery 40c firsts 8c second, packing 29c. Hens 20c, roosters 1c, turkeys 26c. Potatoes priced at $2.70.
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Grala futures update for Kansas City area trading
May 7 report notes mixed futures quotes with May at 2.90, July 2.25, September 1.90 down to 1.61 by May, July 143 up to rn 14h, and September 1.33 to 1.34. Market activity centers on timing and price shifts in KAN City grains contracts.
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Traction Company Offers Land To Help Employees Cultivate Gardens
The Traction Company will provide about eleven acres near Station B on the San Antonio River for employee families to cultivate crops for the food and feed campaign. Ground will be plowed and irrigated, with a family member in charge, and the list closes May 12. The company reserves the right to reclaim any land not properly cultivated. Secretary R. C. Jones reports strong employee interest.
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Traction Company
R. C. Jones
Wheat and corn price quotations from St Louis market
Quotations from St Louis show No 8 red wheat at 3.05 dollars No 2 hard red spring at 3.21 dollars No 2 corn at 1.65 dollars and oats at 0.70 dollars. The report notes several price figures with minor variability across grain types.
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Hearings Open on 15 Percent Rail Rate Increase
Hearings began before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on a proposed 15 per cent rail rate rise. Lawyers for railroads argued higher costs and war needs justify higher revenues, while shippers contended gains are excessive and rates should not blanket all lines. Eastern railroads said the proposed rise would fall short of past operating expense increases, with some regions noting coal costs rising beyond the request.
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Coffee futures steady in July and September at New York
In New York on May 1 traders quoted No. 7 arabica futures steady with July at 816, September at 834. The report lists prices as steady indicating market equilibrium for the commodity.
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Hotel Guests Listed From Across the Nation
Dallas guest Birs. E. W. Harrell stays at the Gunter while Ww. id. wees from Providence R I visits Reid and Spat ohd at ti uft. Selma merchant W. A. Mabry guests at the Merger. Saltillo Texans R. H. Jeffrey at St. Anthony. Amarillo’s J. D. Digh at Gunter. San Angelo’s J. C. Isaac at Menger. New Yorker D. M. Conn at St. Anthony. Chicago’s J O. Taylor registered at Leo Vande Vate Rochetel at Merger. Los Angeles Joseph MacDonald at St. Anthony Co. Foster of Chicago business guest at Merger. Texarkana’s Cc. Lee Ordmann at Gunter. Beaumont’s Col. and Mrs. Featherstone at Menger.
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St. Anthony, Co
Army Orders Transfers to Fort Bliss and Fort Wayne
First Lieutenant William K. McConnell of Pittsburgh to Fort Bliss for recruiting and medical officer examination duties. Major Charles E. Marrow assigned from Fort Huachuca to Fort Wayne in the Medical Corps transfer.
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Swor Named Labor Commissioner in Texas
Gov announces Frank Swor of Tarrant County to succeed W L Woodman as state labor commissioner after Senate refused to confirm Woodman's appointment. The message also lists several other appointments including district attorneys, branch pilots, mining board member, and A and M Board manager replacements.
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Highty-third Judicial District
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Thomas W. Battle
Ils County
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Aliens Arrests Praised. Soldier Hurts in City Fight
Attorney General Gregory commends foreign born citizens as only 125 alien enemies have been arrested since World War I entry. He warns aliens to exercise restraint as government vigilance continues. A Mexican is held after a Sunday assault on W. Concho and San Luis, injuring Soldier W. H. Longley of Company B Second Texas Infantry. He was treated at the base hospital.
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Sugar Prices and Terms In New York Market May 7
New York raw sugar quiet with Centrifugal at 6.27 and molasses at 49. Refined sugar details include prices and forms such as cubes and powdered sugar. Market notes show numerous line items and unclear figures, reflecting mixed pricing and terminology.
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Market Report Shows Mixed Strength Across Stocks
New York May 7 United States Steel Bethlehem Steel and Kennecott Copper lead early strength while rails soften amid profit taking. Central Leather and shippings show steadier activity as overall market movement mirrors last week with heavy traction in many sectors and a strong close.
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Money Markets Brief Reports Mixed Rates in Mexico and U S
In New York on May 7 traders note mixed money market activity as Mexican one tonía and peso rates show volatility. Banks report high rates around 4 percent, with some funds offered at 3 percent, while U S money markets reflect cautious demand amid varied quotes from financial institutions.
New York Exchange Depicts Mixed Mercantile Tones
May 7 market roundup shows 60 day commercial paper rates at 60 and 69 for bank notes. Gliders and cables quoted near 40 and 41. Bar silver at 7, Mexican bonds buoyed by government actions. Railroad bonds appear irregular amid unsettled trade conditions.
Illinois Central wires reports 1916 revenue rise and income gain
Chicago May 7 The Illinois Central wires show total operating revenues for 1916 at 73 740 234 dollars an increase of 99 096 187 from the prior year Net income reaches 15 96 252 dollars up 7 968 445 over 1915.
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