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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1913

Page

9

Stock Market Rally Follows Late Session Gains

New York traders, buoyed by easing short interest and cheerful abroad cues, pushed the market higher in early trading. Reading, Steel, Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Harvester, and National Biscuit led gains as bears failed to sustain yesterday’s lows, but late afternoon prices eased and the market closed heavy.

New York New Haven Reading and Steel Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Harvester National Biscuit Lehigh Valley

Money on Call and Financial Rates Steady in New York

New York money on call remains steady at 8 percent with a 4 percent ruling rate. closing bid at 3 1/4 percent. Time loans ease for 60 and 90 days, six months, with prime mercantile paper at 5 4 percent and 6 percent. Sterling exchange steady with 50 days at 4.800, 65 and st 4.85 for demand. Commercial bills 4.80, bar silver 59 percent, Mexican dollars 4 cents. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.

New York

Metal Markets in New York and London Trends Nov 11

Reports from New York show lead quiet at 4.30 dollars bid while copper remains nominal with spot around 39.15 dollars and futures near 39.20 to 39.60. London prices for copper firm at 68 pounds sterling per ton, tin firm near 179-180 pounds, and antimony steady at Cookson’s 7.60.

New York London Dee London Tin London Iron Cleveland Cookson

Lead and Weather Bulletin from November 11, 1913

RT Louis reports lead at 4.20 and spelter at 5155.20 dollars, with a general weather bulletin and observations recorded at 5 a.m. Tuesday November 11, 1913.

RT. Louis General Weather Bulletin San Antonio Vicinity East Texas

Egg and coffee market brief from New York trade notes

New York market notes list egg prices for irregular, gathered extras at 45 to 48 cents, extra firsts 42 to 44 cents, firsts 39 to 40 cents, and seconds 35 to 38 cents. Coffee prices show No 7 altered steady with December at 9.15 dollars and July pricing indicated.

York

SAILORS PERISH DURING STORM ON GREAT LAKES

A blizzard on the Great Lakes causes heavy loss and widespread disruption. Lifesavers stand by as ships face fierce seas near Lorain harbor. Homes lose power and telegraph lines fail while trains and streetcars stall and relief parties move toward affected areas.

Great Lakes Obaes Baes

Trains Buried for Hours Across Three States

Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and Northwestern Virginia endured heavy snow with drifts the largest in years. Railways cleared abandoned trains after 28 hours trapped and passengers faced cold and hunger. Wires and schedules were restored and forecasters warned of continued cold as thaw concerns linger.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ohio Virginia Cleveland Monongahela Allegheny River

Crew of Barge J. R. Teel Saved After Sinking

Beaufort North Carolina November 11 crews saved from the lumber laden barge J. R. Teel bound for New York after it ran ashore on Cape Lookout beach. The ship Eugene Wellington rescued all but the cook while the barge Southland remained anchored in Cape Lookout cove. Snow Continues in Virginia and West Virginia with widespread delays and concerns of further damage.

Beaufort N. C J. R. Teel Jacksonville New York Cape Lookout Beach Eugene Wellington Cook Southland Cape Lookout Cove Virginia Wheeling W. Va Panhandle West Virginia

Vessel Reported Sunk In Lake Huron Sighting

Alpena Michigan reports the captain of the steamer Alpena sighted an unidentified lumber carrier sunk in Lake Huron during arrival.

Alpena Mich Lake Huron

Steamers Reported Safe After Sunday Storm

Detroit reporters say steamers Mathew Andrews Haw good Harlow Victory Acadian and W C Pollock driven aground or hurled ashore by Sunday's winds have been released or are resting in satisfactory condition today.

Detroit Mich Mathew Andrews Hawgood Harlow Victory Acadian W. C. Pollock

Paris Police Puzzled Over Supposed Murder Scene

For two weeks Paris police have searched for the site of a claimed murder after a Passy apartment house operator heard screams during a telephone call. A policeman listened but the cries faded, the caller remained unidentified, and the line was suddenly cut, leaving investigators unable to trace the call.

Paris Passy

Market Quotations Chicago November 11 Trade

Quotations today show butter unchanged eggs higher with 3760 cases received and prices 28 33c for ordinary firsts and 30 32c for firsts. Potatoes unchanged with 30 car receipts. Poultry unchanged as well.

Chicago Miark

Coffee and potato markets show mixed shifts in New York trade

Coffee prices declined on reports of lower cost and freight offers from Brazil, with most green coffees at their lowest since the downturn began, while local roasted brands stayed steady. Sugar demand was light, potato growers hold out for higher prices with a slogan promising a bust or dollar per bushel, and eggs eased in New York though local markets remained firm at 28 cents per dozen for fresh eggs.

Brazil National Housewives League New York

Corpus Christi Protests Water Rate Change on Lumber

Corpus Christi business men wire members of the state railroad commission protesting the cancellation of water rates on Texas mill lumber. A hearing before the commission is held today. The current rate is 13 3 4 cents. a 20 cent rate is sought, which could raise over $30,000 yearly and harm the city's port prospects. W G Blake, Commercial Club secretary, travels to Austin to oppose the plan.

Corpus Christi Tex State Railroad Commission Texas Mills W. G. Blake Commercial Club Austin Commission

Chinese Suffer Defeat at Peking Mongols Triumph

A Kalgan letter reports Chinese troops suffered a severe defeat by Mongolians with about 500 dead and many wounded. News says the Kahn ordered Inner Mongolia forces to stop fighting following the Russo-Chinese pact recognizing Outer Mongolia autonomy.

Peking Kalgan Kahn Inner Mongolia China Outer Mongolia

Suf fragette arson squads strike across British Isles

Militant suffragette arson squads and bomb troops attacked targets in Britain early today. The Cactus House at Alexandria Park Manchester housing $50,000 in valuables was wrecked by a bomb. Begbrook mansion Bristol suffered heavy damage. Catford bowling and tennis club house burned. On site investigators found suffrage literature and petroleum cans. no clues to attackers.

London British Isles Alexandria Park Manchester Begbrook Bristol Catford

Suffrage Worker Dies in Chicago Obituary

Mrs Catherine Van Velkenberg White, associate of Susan Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in early suffrage work, dies in Chicago. Also reported: jewels and $5000 stolen from a mail sack. post office inspector James Stuart alleges Albert Tardy, a mail wagon driver, committed the theft.

Chicago Catharine van Velkenberg White Susan Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton James Stuart Stuart Albert Tardy

TOTAL CROP YIELD COMPARISONS FOR COUNTRY THIS YEAR

The Department of Agriculture reports average yields for all crops by state, comparing this year with last year and with recent years. Rice market notes from New Orleans detail prices, receipts, and sales for rough Honduras and Japan grades, including cash prices and quantities.

Washington Department of Agriculture Crop Reporting Board

New York Carpet Prices Stable in Spring 1914 Market

The opening prices on carpets and rugs for spring 1914 showed no change from last season on leading staples. Some higher priced lines were cut about 4 percent. Cotton goods remained quiet and yarns barely steady as buyers watched the market.

New York

Sugar prices steady in New York trade

New York November 11 sugar markets report quiet trade with Mus covado selling for 3.04, centrifugal 3.54, molasses sugar 2.79 and refined sugar remaining quiet.

New York

Hides and Leather Prices Seen in New York Trade

Hides moved higher in New York trading with gains around 20 percent while leather firms showed firm to steady offers. Market notes indicate cautious demand and mixed buying among buyers and producers.

Demand for Mutton Evident at Markets in Fort Worth

Union Stock Yards reports brisk sheep demand across major markets with strong prices. Buyers at Fort Worth offer up to 4.50 for sheep while cattle sales proceed with limited stock and top offers of 5.25 for cows, 6.60 for calves, and 7.25 for hogs amid light receipts this week after last week’s heavy arrivals.

Union Stock Yards Kansas City

Fort Worth Cattle Receipts Steady Demand on Beef Steers

Fort Worth market reports receipts of 4500 cattle and 1000 calves with prices rising for beef steers by 10 to 15 cents. Beeves bring 5.00 to 6.15, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.60, heifers 5.00 to 7.00, calves 5.50 to 7.50. Hogs receipts 1200 with no change from Monday. bulk around 7.90 to 8.15. Sheep offerings of 600 sold steady with no price listed.

Fort Worth Tex

Chicago Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago reports today with hogs receipts 12,000 and prices from 6.50 to 8.75 for various classes. Cattle receipts 6,000 with Reeves calves and stockers priced between 3.35 and 11.25, Texas steers at 6.60 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 25,000 with native and yearling prices from 4.23 to 6.75 and native lambs 6.25 to 8.05.

Kansas City Livestock Receipts and Prices Report

Receipts and quotations show hogs at 7.60 to 7.95 for various weights, cattle receipts at 19 000 with prime fed steers ranging 8.75 to 9.50 and cows 4.15 to 7.00, heifers 5.25 to 9.00, and sheep at 4.25 to 8.00 with lambs 7.25 to 8.00. Market considered steady across hogs cattle and sheep.

Kansas City

Livestock Market Report From St Louis Nov 11

Receipts total 6600 cattle including 1000 Texans with a steady market. Native beef steers 7.50 to 9.25, cows and heifers 4.25 to 8.35, Texas Oklahoma steers 5.75 to 7.00, calves 4.25 to 5.60. Hogs receipts 12000, market lower, pigs 6.75 to 8.10, good heavies 8.00 to 8.15. Sheep receipts 2500, market higher, lambs 5.25 to 7.7, muttons 3.75 to 4.70.

ST. Louis Oklahoma

Poultry and butter prices in St. Louis market report

Quotations listed for poultry products with chickens at 9 4 c, springs 10 4 c, turkeys 18 c, ducks 12 4 c, geese 10 4 c. Butter creamer y priced at 31, eggs at 3 ic.

ST. Louis

Cotton market slips at open as buyers pull back

New York markets opened five to eight points lower on disappointing cables and selling from yesterday’s buyers. Prices rallied back to near last night’s close but drifted easier to around ten points net lower by midday. Liverpool declined on American selling though trade buying held a steady undertone. General business was less active, with late-day trading quiet and active months about eight to twelve points lower.

New York Liverpool

Cotton futures open steady on November trade

New York markets show steady start as futures quotes list November at 12.95, December 13.28, January 13.04, March and May 13.13, June 13.12, July 13.06, August 12.89. Close mirrors barely steady tone for cotton.

New York Close West Isd Beene Os Eo

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Then Dips Amid Poor Cables

In New Orleans on November 11 cotton futures opened steady slipping 4 to 6 points on weak cables and favorable weather. Prices eased to 6 to 11 points below yesterday by late morning before briefly recovering then sliding again after reports of low grades for sale. By 2 PM the market stood 15 to 17 points under yesterday’s close as selling intensified.

New Orleans Lees Shorts

Cotton futures open steady and close down slightly

Futures opened steady on November 13 with several contracts showing small spreads and steady online activity. Cotton closed the session with a net decline of 12 to 16 points, showing mixed intraday highs and lows across the November through July contracts.

New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Prices Steady on Quiet Market

Spot cotton in Liverpool remains quiet with steady prices. Middling fair at 7.914 pence, good middling 7.614, middling 7.474, low middling 7.254, good ordinary 6.61 pence, ordinary 6.67 pence. Sales reached 7,000 bales including 6,100 American and 600 for speculation and export. receipts 29,000 bales, of which 21,400 were American.

Liverpool

Futures close steady in Liverpool trade on several contracts

In Liverpool on November 11 futures closed quiet with bid quotes across multiple months. November 720d, November December around 7.06d, December January 7.054d, January February 7.0544d, March April 7.064d, and other successive spreads ranging from about 6.46d to 7.08d.

Liverpool

Spot cotton prices drift with mixed quotes across markets

New Orleans reports spot cotton quiet with middling at 13 5-16 cents and sales on the spot totaling 1,490 bales. Receipts reach 14,545 bales and stocks stand at 174,987, while various grades range from low ordinary to good middling with multiple quoted levels.

New Orleans

Spot Cotton Prices Quiet in New York Trade

On November 11 in New York spot cotton markets held steady with middling uplands at 13.60 and gulf at 13.85, no sales recorded, indicating a calm trading session.

New York Gulf

Memphis Spots News Cotton Quietly Steady

MEMPHIS SPOTS MEMPHIS Nov 11 Spot cotton remains steady with middling quality unchanged as market observers note small movement in futures and nearby prices.

Memphis

Galveston Cotton Market Report Quiet Trade Declines

In Galveston Texas on November 119 spot cotton closed quiet with price declines across grades. Low ordinary 7 5-16 cents to 8 9-16 cents. middling 13 7-16 cents. good middling 14 1-16 cents. Sales 323 bales f o b with 100 bales. Receipts 43,936 bales. Stock 244,554 bales.

Cersseeeeeerers Galveston Tex

Spot market closes quiet in Houston trade

Houston November 11 The spot market closed quiet and unchanged with sales totaling 1293 bales and 5400 bales in certain categories. Shipments reached 16,080 bales while stock stood at 167,791 bales.

Houston Tex

Painter James Moser Dies in Washington

James Henry Moser, a widely known watercolor painter, died in Washington, D. C., last night from a paralytic stroke.

Washington, PD. C James Henry Moser

Auto Glub Plans Details of Meet in Southwest

Dr. W A Hering announces arrangements for a major meet with fifteen entries now signed and prospects for four or five more. Mercedes racer of George Clark may start. burlesque race discussed with five one-cylinder cars. Club seeks $2000 more for purses. Fielding covers final gap.

W. A. Hering San Antonio Automobile Club Southwest Automobile Club St. Anthony

Cotton Seed Prices Reported in Memphis Trade

Cotton seed products in Memphis on November 11 show prime basis oil at 6.13 to 6.14, meal trading around 27.25 to 27.50, and Unters assessed at 3 4c.

Memphis

New York Cotton Oil Market Closes Steady

The New York cotton seed oil market closed steady with spot at 6.90 to 6.94 dollars. December and January futures ranged up to 7.07 and 7.15 respectively while several sales were recorded, including 800 contracts at 7.25 for March and 200 at 7.48 for July. Birmingham notices mention weathered asthma relief ad and political bond issue urging tomorrow’s vote.

New York

Grain and provision market sinks after early gains

Chicago November 11 grain and provision market shows wheat up briefly on Argentina outlook before fading. Government crop figures and fine weather pull down corn. oats stay firm as packer unloading weakens provisions. First cases unchanged to lower with a nervous close and a wide posturings range.

Chicago Til Argentina

Grain quotations from Kansas City market report

Kansas City market quotes list cash wheat and corn prices for varied grades. No. 2 hard wheat traded around 82 88 1/8 cents, No. 2 red near 89 1/8 cents, No. 2 mixed corn about 76 cents, No. 2 white corn around 70 cents, oats No. 2 white 40 cents. December wheat 88 86 1/2 cents, May 86 1/2 cents. December corn 70 1/2 cents, May 70 9/10 cents.

Kansas City

Market Quotation Report from St Louis Nov 11

Quotations for cash wheat and corn show No 2 red at 83 95c, No 2 hard 85% 91c, No 2 corn 75%4c, oats No 2 38c and No 2 white 1c. Receipts yesterday include 228000 bushels of wheat and 145000 of oats, with shipments of 49000 bushels of wheat and 45000 of oats. Closing prices: December wheat 87%c, May 92%c. corn December 70%c, May 70c. oats December 42%c, May 42%c.

St, Louis

Grain Quotations From Chicago Market Update

Quotations for grains show Wheat No 2 red 95 percent 8640 cents, No 2 hard 87 percent 88 cents, No 2 northern 838 290 cents, No 2 spring 87 8S8 cents, velvet chaff 5 585, durum 81 8éec. Corn No 2 71 1/2 cents, No 2 white 7140 72 cents, No 2 yellow 72 cents. Oats Standard 40 cents, Barley 64 80 cents.

Chicago

Marine Intelligence Galveston Arrivals and Departures

Galveston dispatch lists arrivals including El Alba from New York and Russian Prince (Br.) tank at Galveston on Nov 11. Cleared steamer Mercian (Br.) to Liverpool and Ester (Nov.) to Rio de Janeiro. Sailed ships include Californian (Br.) to Liverpool and Brandenburg (Ger.) to Bremen Tampico. New York notes arrivals of Pring Friederich Wilhelm from Bremen and Rochambeau from Havre with others.

Galveston el Alba New York Tank Tampico Mercian Liverpool Ester Rio de Janeiro Californian Brandenburg Bremen Topila Pring Friederich Wilhelm

Building Permits For Pratt City Area

Friedman files for two 4 room houses on Beacon Hill valued at 1600. W E St John seeks a 3 room dwelling on Schley avenue valued at 3800. Milton Hernandez seeks a 2 room house on Kerr street valued at 500 pounds. W T Montgomery applies for a garage on E Laurel street valued at 250.

Friedman Beacon Hill W. E. St. John Schley Avenue Milton Hernandez Kerr Street W. T. Montgomery E. Laurel Street

Automobile Licenses No 4288 to 4287 Listed

A section lists automobile licenses with entries for No 4288 Indian motorcycle H B Black 1716 Saunders Avenue. No 4284 Chalmers L Darley Swearingen bulking. No 4285 Ford W M Meyers South western Insane Asylum. No 428 Harley Davidson motorcycle L Conrads 1124 Wyoming Street. No 4287 King Charlie Kutzer Somerset Tex.

H. B. Black Saunders Avenue Chalmers L. Darley Swearingen Bulkling Ford W. M. Meyers Southwestern Insane Asylum Harley-Davidson Motorcyle L. Conrads Wyoming Street King Charlie Kutzer Sommerset Tex

Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples

Gentry Frederick Taylor and Bertha Emily Schedler along with Charles F. Roberts and Marion C. Steward, Arthur Cohn and Edna Marian Placher, and Robert E. Leng and Marsha Singleton received marriage licenses.

Gentry Frederick Taylor Bertha Emily Schedler Charles F. Roberts Marion C. Steward Arthur Cohn Edna Marian Placher Robert E. Leng Marsha Singleton

Price of eggs lowered by league ultimatum

The National Housewives League reports results from a citywide canvass begun yesterday to protest high egg prices. Mrs Julian Heath and eleven members found stores cut prices by a few cents, with some selling 4 dozen eggs for 3 to 4 cents and others still charging up to 75 cents a dozen for fancy eggs.

New York National Housewives’League Julian Heath League

Doctors Open Southern Homeopathic Convention in Atlanta

ATLANTA Ga Nov 11 The Southern Homeopathic Medical Society opened its annual convention with no clinics. Members will exchange views on general questions facing the profession. E W B Loraine of Richmond presides with Norman of Louisville serving as secretary as the session outlines plans to enlarge and strengthen the organization.

Atlanta Southern Homeopathic Medical Society W. B. Loraine Richmond Norman Louisville

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