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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1913

Page

7

Stock Market Rebounds Amid Steady Leadership Boost

New York October 1 The stock market showed a morning wobble then steadied with general gains for leaders. Steel weakened then recovered while copper shares led the advance with Amalgamated China and Canadian Pacific among risers. Trading cooled at noon but the market closed firm after a late rally.

New York Amalgamated China Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Virginia-Carolina Chemical Southern Pacific Reading, Steel and Amalgamated

Money on Call Rates and Time Loans Report

New York market notes money on call firm at 2 to 4 percent with ruling rate at 3 percent. Bid values show 3 3⁄4 percent, time loans steady for 60 days at 4 percent and six months at 4 percent.

New York

Mercantile Rates and Bonds Steady in New York Update

New York on October 1 reports prime mercantile paper at 6 percent, sterling exchange quoted at 4.82 for 60 days and 4.35.90 for demand, commercial bills at 451 percent, bar silver at 61 cents, Mexican dollars at 47 cents, with government and railroad bonds holding steady.

New York Sterling Exchange

Market Quotes Across Metals On London and New York

New York prices show lead quiet at 4.75 dollars, copper steady near standard spot, and electrolytic tin around 16.87 dollars with nearby months 16.50. London quotations vary for zinc and copper futures while warrants and copper rounds drift, with mixed activity and occasional dullness in the market.

New York London Lake Zony Dull Kson Cleveland

Real Estate Transfers List of Numerous 1913 1918 Conveyances

A dated compilation of real estate transfers including M Acovice to W H Ferguson for Lot 19 in block 1972 Bantera Ave for 100 dollars and multiple other deeds and quit claims to or from individuals such as J E B Canfield, Mollie DeRyee, Ida Crossley, Bertha Haye, Hugo Kott, L B Haines, and Ellen Davin, with various blocks and lots in San Antonio area developments and prices ranging from 50 to 5900 dollars.

M. Acovice W. H. Ferguson New City Bantera Avenue J. EB Percy. Canfield M. M. Canfield Grandview Baker Horace Shelton Alamo Heights Mollie DeRyee Ida M. Crossley Jand-as Bertha August Haye Ebb Hucker New City Block Garden Street Hugo Kott W. R. Wiseman Bsattle L Kingsbury A. Chapa Reinia Street Los Angeles Heights Angeles Heights Paul P Iaemery Jr C. M. Chambers K. Chapa Aarkparr Q. C.i Frick Septemilnea H. G. Staacke R. Maurer Olme Southwestern _ Corporation Louis Bauer

Church Congress Calls for Action on Sex Race and Social Order

The Church of England Congress opened with Bishop Edward Stuart Talbot urging unflinching application of Christian principles to social injustices and economic problems. He pressed stronger stands against racial contempt, exploitation, and the white slave traffic, and denounced armaments and international selfishness.

Southampton Eng Church of England Congress Edward Stuart Talbot Winchester Congo Putumayo Talbot

Joske Bros Open All Day Tomorrow Ad

Local retailer Joske Brothers and Co announces extended hours with an all day opening tomorrow for shoppers seeking seasonal goods and specials.

Railroads Earn Modest Growth in Early September

Dun’s Review reports United States railroads show gross earnings for the first two weeks of September totaling 18,629,651 dollars, up 0.1 percent from the same period last year. The gains are smaller than earlier months this year but railroads overall are 5 percent higher than two years ago, with most major systems improving slightly.

United States Dun Gain P.C

Cotton Region Bulletin October 1 1913

The Cotton Region Bulletin reports a 24 hour period ending 8 a m at 76th meridian time with temperature data used for the Houston District averages. The text notes the average computation is not used for the Houston District.

Houston

Unsettled Weather With Above Normal Rainfall Likely

Forecaster Allen Buell notes unsettled belt weather with near normal temperatures and rainfall of an inch or more expected at Evergreen Mobile Waynesboro Fort Deposit Montgomery Watumpka Cheneyville Lafayette Natchez Brookhaven Corsicana San Marcos Austin San Antonio Kerrville Houston Texas.

Evergreen Mobile Waynesboro Fort Deposit Montgomery Watumpka Cheneyville Lafayette Natchez Brookhaven Corsicana San Marcos Austin San Antonio Kerrville Houston Tex

Weather Observation Report for October First 1913

Observations recorded at 8 a m on Wednesday October 1 1913. Data likely include temperature wind direction and atmospheric conditions as part of a daily meteorological log.

Sugar Prices Slip in New York Market Signals Local Decline

Refined sugar fell 35 cents per hundredweight in New York, pricing refiners at 4.35 to wholesalers from 4.80 yesterday. Local grocer jobbers had not been notified of lower New Orleans prices by noon, but a drop is expected to take effect tomorrow. The best granulated sugar retail price remains 5.25 per hundred pounds. Wheat supplies rising abroad kept downward pressure on prices with no local grain or flour changes today.

New York New Orleans Asumer San Antonio Chicago Board of Trade Canada

Louisiana orange crop outlook as new groves come in

Louisiana orange growers anticipate a strong season as several new groves begin bearing. Last year’s crop reached 350000 boxes, marking a bumper harvest. Industry expansion continues with many new plantings and hopes to double output in a few years.

Louisiana

Packer Returns From Maine Sardine Centers

A prominent New York packer reports two weeks in the Maine sardine packing centers. He notes a month with virtually no fish, only large unsalable catches, and that scarce fish came from Castine to Portland. Pack houses have sold as fast as they could can.

New York Maine Castine Portland

California Canners Report Firm Market for Canned Fruit

California canners report a satisfactory and firm market for canned fruit as buyers purchase in small steady parcels. Advances in some items have not affected trade, while hot weather increases interest in California canned tomatoes but remains firm with no pressure to sell.

California

Wholesale Market Prices From Country Produce Listing

Prices to retailers across eggs poultry butter cheese vegetables fruits and staples. Texas California and Colorado origins noted with per dozen per crate per hundredweight and per box figures for eggs poultry butter cheese and produce items.

Wholesale Price List Of Groceries And Provisions

A dense catalog of prices by category including meats lard canned goods dried fruits and California imports. Notable items include corn oats hay and sorghum with Texas origins, pure sorghum at 10c per gallon and lard at 138c per pound. Canned meats fish and dried fruits show varied per-pound and per-dozen prices.

Texas San Antonio South

Butter Eggs and Poultry Prices Steady in Kansas City

In Kansas City on October 1 prices for butter eggs and poultry remained unchanged amid steady market conditions. Vintage market notes indicate stable retail and wholesale quotes with no sudden shifts expected in the near term.

Kansas City

Rice and currency quotes from New Orleans market report

New Orleans market notes show Rough Honduras rice steady to lower and Japan strong. Prices quoted: Rough Honduras 2.50 to 4.55, Japan 2.25 to 3.75, clean Honduras 4% to 5% of cent, Japan 8% ec old 3% c. Receipts and sales across rough, clean Honduras and Japan entries listed with sack and pocket quantities and prices.

New Orleans Honduras Japan

Joske Bros Open All Day Tomorrow Adv

Advertisement notes Joske Brothers store will be open all day tomorrow with sales and hours. It promotes extended hours and shopping convenience for customers.

Sugar Prices Decline in New York Markets

Raw sugar moves lower with Muscovado at 2.98 dollars and centrifugal at 3.28. Molasses sugar 2.73. Refined sugar also softens with cut loaf 6.26, crushed 5.15, mould A 4.80, cubes 4.79, powdered 4.60, granulated 4.45, Tate A 4.45, confectioners 4.30. No further details provided.

New York

Market Quotations From St Louis on Poultry and Eggs

Quotations in St Louis on October 1 show chickens at 12 c per pound for common varieties, springs and fat turkeys at 18 c, ducks 11 c, geese at a. Butter creamery at 31 c, eggs at 23 c.

ST. Louis Springs

Rainy cattle market yields best prices at Union Stock Yards

Despite inches of mud and heavy rain, October 1 trading at Union Stock Yards brought strong prices. Cattle 139 head calves 174 hogs $8.25 top. cows to $5.25, calves $6.50, hogs around $8. Reports from other centers show steady cattle values and lower hogs. Fort Worth led with the largest stock run of the year.

Union Stock Yards Fort Worth

Fort Worth cattle market posts heaviest receipts of year

Fort Worth Texas October 1 reports the heaviest receipts of the year with about 7500 cattle and 1000 calves. Beef steers steady at 6.00 to 7.26, feeder steers 6.00 to 6.89, butcher cows 4.25 to 5.75, heifers 5.50 to 7.25. Bulls active at 6.59, stocker cattle 4.25 to 5.60, calves 4.60 to 8.00. Hogs native sale 6 to 10 cents lower, 8.40 to 8.60. Sheep active and steady.

Fort Worth Tex

Market Receipts and Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

ST LOUIS Oct 1 Receipts and quotations today show cattle receipts 5500 including 600 Texans with steady market native beef steers 5.50 to 9.40 cows and heifers 4.75 to 8.75 Texas and Oklahoma steers 5.50 to 7.75 cows and heifers 4.25 to 6.50 calves 5.00 to 6.00 per cwt. Hog receipts 10000 and market lower with pigs and lights 6.50 to 8.85 good heavy 8.50 to 8.65. Sheep receipts 2500 market strong muttons 3.75 to 4.35 lambs 6.50 to 4.0.

ST. Louis Texas Oklahoma

Kansas City Market Prices and Livestock Quotations

Receipts and quotations recorded in Kansas City on October 11 show bulk hogs at 8.25 to 8.55, heavy hogs 8.26 to 8.60, lights 6.25 to 8.55, pigs 6.00 to 7.50. Cattle receipts total 1000 with 1500 southern cattle. prime fed steers 8.80 to 9.25, dressed steer 7.90 to 8.75, southern steers 5.70 to 7.00, cows 4.25 to 7.00, heifers 5.00 to 9.00. Sheep receipts 10,000. lambs 6.59 to 7.25, yearlings 5.00 to 5.76, wethers 4.25 to 4.75, ewes 3.50 to 4.50.

Kansas City

Chicago Market Receipts and Quotations for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago reports today as hogs show slow sales with bulk at 8.38 to 8.70, rghts 8.40 to 9.00, pigs to 7.75. cattle slow with Texas steers 6.40 to 7.90 and cows 8.75 to 8.55. sheep strong with native lambs 6.80 to 7.40 and yearlings 4.90 to 6.85.

Chicago Reeves Texas

New York Coffee Prices See Small Step In Rio Pieces

New York on October 1 reports No 7 Rio Pieces steady with December at 9.99 and May shown in the market note. The brief reflects a quiet session with marginal moves and steady freight context.

New York Hyde York

Bullish Crop News Lifts Cotton Market in Early Trading

Bullish crop reports and favorable weather boosted buying in the cotton market on Oct 25. Futures showed gains at the open and through the first half hour, with some pauses as traders weighed rain reports and potential Lancashire spinners actions. Prices remained firm with notable regional prices rising across New York New Orleans Liverpool and Houston.

New York Liverpool Lancashire Bolton

New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher on Weather and Trade Hopes

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady to higher as rain spreads through the cotton belt and weather reports hint at more crop damage. Bear offerings were light while buying from bulls grew on optimistic Washington market legislation and strong export movement from Galveston with 106000 bales shipped. Prices rose 5.7 points by midmorning and advanced to 17–19 points over yesterday's close by 2 pm.

New Orleans Washington Texas Bulle Galveston Ich

Cotton futures open steady and close firm in New Orleans

New Orleans on October 1 reports futures opened steady with October at 13.78 and November at 18.71 while December 13.73 asked and January 13.76. February 13.81 and March 13.87 asked with May 13.91 bid. Cotton futures closed very steady with a net advance of 18 to 22 points.

New York Pen. & W Erere Aes Einves Kd Tia Aati New Orleans High

Spot cotton prices ease in limited demand at Liverpool

Liverpool Oct 1 spot cotton shows limited demand with middling at 7 9 64 pence and good middling at 7 8 64. Middling 7 7 14, low middling 7 4 9, good ordinary 6 8 4, ordinary 6 4 9. Sales total 7000 bales including 4200 American and 400 for speculation and export. Receipts 2100 all American.

Liverpool

Futures close steady on global trading map

Futures closed steady in Liverpool with values for October 7.484 and a range of month by month contracts. Notable spreads include October November 7.4014d and December January 7.83d with various other pairings listed through October November 6.71%.

Leading spot markets and middling quotes across cities

New York middling 14.20. New Orleans 14c. Houston 146-16. Galveston 14%c. Liverpool 7% 71d. Memphis 13%c.

New York New Orleans Houston Galveston Liverpool Memphis

Spot cotton prices steady in New Orleans market

New Orleans reports steady spot cotton with middling at 14 cents. Sales total 596 bales on spot, 804 arriving. receipts 2221 bales and stock 44,970 bales.

New Orleans Bates

Cotton Spot Prices Steady In New York Market

New York on October 1 reports steady cotton spot with middling uplands at 14.20 and middling gulf at 14.45. Sales reached 162 bales.

New York Gulf

Spot Cotton Steady in Memphis Market

In Memphis on October 1, spot cotton held steady at middling 13 cents per pound with no change observed in price movement. The market showed stability as buyers and sellers waited for further trading cues.

Wheat inspections smash records in Winnipeg market

Winnipeg, October 1. Wheat receipts reached 17389 cars, breaking all daily inspection records. The previous mark was 1603 cars set in November 1912.

Winnipeg Man

Baity Finishes Two 5‑Room Dwellings on South Presa and Dunning

Building permits issued to W. A. Baity for two five room houses a South Presa street and a Dunning avenue project with estimated costs of 1400 and 1625 dollars respectively.

W. A. Baity South Presa Street Dunning Avenue

Power dispute heads to federal appeals court in Utah

The United States appeals Utah Power & Light on trespass over Cache national forest land in Utah. Government argues 1886 act and later laws allow federal withdrawal. company claims state eminent domain over public lands prevails.

Denver Colo United States Court of Appeals United States Utah Power & Light Company United States District Court of Utah Cache National Forest Utah Department of Agriculture

Less Demand For Stocks In First Nine Months Of Year

New York reports a drop in stock exchanges activity for the first nine months ending yesterday with about 65 000 000 shares exchanged and bond sales near 882 000 000 dollars. Comparisons with 1912 show declines of 21 000 000 shares and 165 000 000 dollars, though reform measures may overstate current business. Brokers see cautious improvement amid tariff and currency bill uncertainties.

New York Stock Exchange Exchange

Elgin Cotton Receipts Reach 7752 Bales This Season

Bad weather slowed harvest yet Elgin cotton yards logged 7752 bales received this season not counting storage. The Round Bale Gin Co reports 2100 round bales or 1050 square bales. Total sales to date reach 8892 bales.

Elgin Tex

Chicago Market Quotations Ring Changes and Receipts

Quotations from Chicago show butter and eyes steady, cheese rising, and potatoes falling. Receipts amount to 85 cars with mixed regional quotes for Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and fowls prices around 18 cents.

Chicago Americas Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio

Carpet Prices Rise for Spring due to Higher Yarn Costs

New York reports agents say spring season carpet prices will be higher because of costly yarns, higher cotton and expensive foreign wools. Silk deliveries are slower, cotton goods demand quiet, and cotton yarns have been advanced again.

New York

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

E A Mitchell and Mrs Bertha L Deeg, Charles Boelhauwe and Jennie Wahr mu nd, Charles H Myers and Clara Cato listed among recent marriage licenses in the notices.

E. A. Mitchell Bertha L. Deeg Charles Boelhauwe Jennie Wahrmund Charles H. Myers Clara Cato

Automobile Licenses Listings Advance

No. 4128 Overland: Mrs. R. E. Thomson, 702 Brooklyn Avenue. No. 4129 Babcock Electric: Mrs. T. E. Mumme, 114 E. San Pedro Place.

Overland R. E. Thomson Brooklyn Avenue Babcock Electric T. E. Mumme E. San Pedro Place

Midweek Football Pairings in the East

In Philadelphia Franklin and Marshall visits the University of Pennsylvania as Penn opens with a strong start after a 35 to 0 win over Gettysburg. Lehigh faces Western Maryland in South Bethlehem while Vermont plays Middlebury in Burlington.

New York University of Pennsylvania Franklin and Marshall Philadelphia Pennsylvania Gettysburg Lehigh Western Maryland South Bethlehem Green Mountain Vermont Middlebury Burlington

Market Report Notes Lead and Spelter Prices in St Louis

In St Louis on October 1 market figures show lead at 4.52 percent and 4.55. Spelter quoted at 5.50.

ST. Louis

Packers Buy Provisions

Wheat declined amid Liverpool reports of cheaper Russian and Canadian cargoes. Packers supplied support to keep provisions barely steady as conditions in Chicago and weak yard prices weighed on corn and oats. Bears cited heavy spring crop movement and large receipts southwest yet wheat later steadied with limited gains.

Chicago Ill Liverpool Argentina

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report

Cash wheat prices listed by grade show No 2 red at 93 4/5 cents, No 2 hard 86 5/6 to 86 3/4 cents, No 2 northern 86 7 to 87 cents, No 2 spring 86 cents, velvet chaff about 84 1/2 to 84 3/4, durum around 81 1/2 to 86 cents. Corn No 2 71 to 72 cents. No 1 white 14 72 1/4 to 72 3/4 cents, No 2 yellow 1 percent to 2? cents. Oats No 2 white 42 cents, No 7 white 41 1/2 to 42 cents, standard 41 1/2 to 42 cents.

Chicago

Kansas City Grain Prices and Quotes

Quotations for cash wheat and oats listed with varieties and prices. Wheat Nor 2 hard 84 9 0 No 2 red 90 92c Nor 2 mixed 73c No 2 white 73 Oats No 2 white 42c No 2 mixed 11% Green Close Wheat December 84% May 84 0 Corn December 70% 70c May 72% 12c

Kansas City

Grain Quotations From St. Louis Market Report

St. Louis grain prices on October 1 show cash and futures for wheat corn and oats. Cash: No 2 red wheat 93 cents, No 2 hard 87 8 cents. Dec wheat 89 5 cents, May 93 5 cents. Corn No 2 72 cents, No 2 white 78 74 cents. Oats No 2 42 5 cents, No 2 white 44 cents. Receipts yesterday include flour 13 000 barrels and cereals. shipments listed for all grains.

ST. Louis

Cotton Seed Prices in Memphis Markets

In Memphis on October 1 prime basis for cotton seed stood at 6.10 dollars with meal trading around 27.00 to 27.50 dollars and an interest rate noted at 2 percent.

Memphis Tenn

New York Cotton Oil Market Closes Firm

Cotton seed market closes firm with spot at 7.22 36 and 7.21 22 for nearby. 400 sold at 7.22, 200 at November and December 7.14 16, January 7. as February 7.29 7. sto30. Es sold at 7.39, 700 April 7. May 7.58 68. Sales during calls total 12,600 with various lots at 7.15 to 7.58.

Amalgamated Copper Amer. Smelt. & Refining American Sugar Refining American Tel. & Tel Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Delaware & Hudson Denver & Rio Grande General Electric Con Great Northern Pfd Great Northern Ore Ctis Illinois Central Interborough Met Inter. Harvester Louisville & Nashville Missouri Pacific Missouri, Kansas & Texas Lehigh Valley Ican New York Central Os Norfolk & Western Pennsylvania People's Gas Pallman Palace Veaeeacesesaweue Rock Island Ce Union Pacific Eeeeeerer United States Steel Eee Cvnctasavew Wabash Eeeeseteeereseonrer Western Union Eeeeernererre Texas Peaaheepeua Abkbeda i S.es New Orleans

Marine Intelligence Galveston October 1 Ships clearing and sailing

Marine intelligence from Galveston lists no arrivals yesterday and shows steamers cleared including Mongibelio Genoa Naples Hydenford Bremen Rotterdam. Several steamers sailed to destinations such as New York Havre Liverpool and Barcelona with numerous British and Norse vessels noted. New York reports arrival of Carmina from Liverpool.

Galveston Tex Mongibelio Ital Genoa Naples Hydenford Bremen Rotterdam Harry T. Inge Nor Bocas del Toro el Sol New York Maim Havana Logician Liverpool Miguel M. Pinniles Spai Barcelona Knight Templar Havre Phiadia Kilnsea Hamburg Norman Monarch Anglo-Bolivian Mt. Vernon Port Limon Domingo de Larrinaga Manchester Netorian Hornby Castle Ghent Antwerp Jeseric Madrino St. Bede Crawley

Anti-vice Crusade Cleans Austin District

Austin authorities with support from the Austin Ministerial Association ended years of disorderly houses in the segregated district at midnight. The crackdown follows recent civic pressure and signals a citywide effort to curb vice.

Austin Tex Austin Ministerial Association

New Japanese American commercial treaty discussed

TOKIO reports that Japan and the United States are discussing possibilities for a new commercial treaty between the two nations. The conversations focus on strengthening trade relations and reducing barriers. No final agreement announced as of October 1.

Tokio Japan United States

Plan to Aid Oppressed Jews in Roumania

A resolution was adopted at Cooper Union urging President Wilson to use treaty relations with other nations to help remove Jews from oppression in Roumania where they are being legislated against. A delegation was appointed to present the committee’s views at the international congress in Berlin next January.

New York Wilson Roumania Cooper Union

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