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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
8
Amid a mixed to weak trading day in the cotton markets, demand sagged as lower temperatures limited activity. Prices for middling cotton hovered around 12 cents, with buyers in San Antonio and Houston reducing offers while futures showed slight declines.
New York cotton prices opened weak on October 9 amid broad market uncertainty. Commodities traded unevenly as December and January futures slid while front-month activity lingered around the 12.25 to 12.58 ranges. nearby months posted modest gains then retraced. Weather and demand factors weighed, with forecasts calling for warmer belt conditions and fluctuating gin or mill demand.
In heavy trading today New Orleans cotton prices edged down with widespread selling from long positions. Prices closed lower after a volatile day as December and January futures moved modestly, while overall trend showed limited support and a cautious market tone.
Liverpool cotton futures show modest activity with October through December deals listed. Prices hover around 7.07 to 7.28, with notable quotes for several months, including August and November positions, and a total reported volume near 15 300 bales.
Fragmented OCR text reports on multiple sports and race sections including Galeeston 5 features and Wilmington Yorkum Torigic, with mentions of averages, times, stages, and teams. Mentions Geer Parts and BR pales, with scattered numbers such as 59.9 and 75, referencing event results and upcoming meetings.
The County Criminal Court with Judge Nelson Lytle presiding found Teru-a Tunnel Sanchez guilty after allegations of attempted theft of a police auto on September 9. Captain Day Coy testified about the defendant’s actions and surrounding arrests. A separate report notes jewelry and loan ads, a forged check suspect in Dallas, and a burglary at Tom Lathus’s home with a gold watch and cash recovered.
The long obituary column lists Mrs. Laure Menuite Street, age years, a Texas resident since coming from North Carolina, with surviving daughters Mrs W. A. Soot and Mrs A. P. Williams and others. Services will be held at the family home and at Henry Catholic Church, with interment in Thomaston, Texas. Other notices announce the death of Mrs. Patino Williams Gray, age 60, and Mrs. Brooks, with funeral arrangements by Pierce Robinson Undertaking Co. and details of survivors and addresses. Police activity is noted around a circus and a burglary call on Union Street with officer presence.
Investors favored railroad stocks as market activity showed continued interest. The piece notes gains amid price swings in the sector, with activity centered on major carriers and exchanges. Strong entities referenced include regional rail firms and financial markets observers, highlighting the ongoing demand and price movements.
A garbled weather snippet from a cotton region report mentions heat and storms but is unreadable for specifics. The readable bits indicate temperatures and conditions but lack clear locations or dates to form a solid summary.
A fragmented item mentions Cotton with scattered names and places. It references individuals and locations such as Dane, We Arhansad, Nalin TL, Mack Phy, Libos, Naseer, and Constant as part of a garbled overview. The text lacks coherent facts and dates but signals a montage of people and regions.
An unclear report describes an emergency response at a residence where a large cat roamed the roof while responders secured the building and affected areas. Mentions various unrelated terms and businesses amid the chaotic account.
Permanent organization of the San Antonio den of the Loyal Order of Sons was formed at a Friday night dinner at the Gunter. Officers elected include Tyrrell as president Garvelson as secretary Frank as past president Schermerhorn royal captain Lentz royal inner guard Wise treasurer and Moos royal officer. Castanels and Schermerkorn named to entertainment committees. The next luncheon is set for Thursday at noon with a meeting to be held Friday evening.
Three claimants sue for an injunction over pecan crops valued at 860 dollars on the Hot Wells land tract. W H Symons lessee seeks to stop Thomas J Slew and sublessee Stewart from threshing trees and harvesting crops while lienholders contest ownership. A temporary restraining order was issued. hearing set to determine crop ownership and on who may collect proceeds.
Market watchers note falling wheat receipts while prices show volatility. Reports from Chicago and Minnesota indicate ongoing damage to crops, with limited futures activity and mixed bids. Demand remains tepid as traders weigh potential gains from delayed harvests against storage costs and weather risks.
Fragmented OCR text reports grain prices and market notes in San Antonio, listing per bushel costs for various white and northern whites, with references to dealers and weights. The muddled lines mention October quotations, breakfast items, and average per pound prices, reflecting a chaotic market update.
Market notes show cattle and hog prices steady to higher with bids firm at regional exchange. Prices include cattle values around 8 7000, hog futures mixed, receipts heavy, and regional traders reporting strong demand for feeder cattle and lambs. Auction figures reference farms and packers in Chicago area, with tone of daily market wrap and notes on buy/sell pressure.
Fragmented OCR text reports cash grain prices and market notation from Chicago area traders. Mentions include references to No. 2 yellow Standard, various grain descriptors, and partial terms like wheels and putups, with garbled dealer names and locations.
Fragmented OCR text reports market prices and supply details for various commodities including poultry cheese and creamery items. It mentions price per dozen eggs and weights of poultry products, with scattered references to agricultural commerce and state market activity in Texas and nearby regions.
A fragmented exchange report notes sterling at 4.05 and demand for pounds around 6913. Government bonds show strength, with bullion and silver prices mentioned. Trade data references the steel carnet and a September tonnage figure of 5,317,819, signaling an overall rise in industrial output and market activity.
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