Cotton prices slide on uncertain peace proposals
New Orleans traders faced a nervous market as German peace proposals dampened demand. Early turnover showed losses of 38 to 44 points on old crop and 19 on new, with a later steadying tone and a net decline of 42 to 50 points at close for December through October futures. Spot sales reached 85 bales on the day to arrive 700 bales. Middling around 18 cents per pound.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Weiss
Cotton market nerves unsettled as peace talks influence measures
New York trading opened with a decline of 17 to 24 points as nerves ran high. January rose briefly to 18.37 on cover and renewed demand before faltering on Liverpool selling, with May slipping to 18.51 and overall losses around 37 to 45 points. Private cables noted delayed continental liquidation on Monday.
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Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Continental
Wall Street Opens Higher on Short Contracts Bets
The Associated Press reports New York investors pushed munitions and allied industrial stocks. Gains led by United States Steel and rail shares, while Bethlehem Steel fell sharply, amid expectations Germany's peace proposals may be rejected by the Allies.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
Bethlehe Steel
United States Steel
Union
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Reading
New York Central
Allis Chalmers
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American Can
American Car & Foundry
American Locomotive
American Cotton Oil
American Smelting
American Sugar
American Tel
American Tobacco
Anaconda Copper
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Canadian
Central Leather
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago
Mil. & St. Paul
RJ. & Pacific By
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Consolidated Gas
Corn Products
Crucible Steel
Cuba
Cotton futures drift after peace talks falter in Liverpool
A Liverpool bureau report notes little optimism for peace negotiations. The market slides 62 to 66 points early led by January at 17.90 and May at 18.83, then rebounds on cover. Exports reach 15,429 bales with spot cotton quiet and Middling uplands at 13.35, sales 600 bales. December to October futures show scattered highs and lows with mostly steady closes.
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Liverpool
Greeks and French clash near Salonika say Berlin agency
Berlin reported via Sayville that Greek regular troops and French forces are fighting north of Katarina about 60 miles southwest of Saloniki. The Greeks are described as fielding a force of 5,000 men in the engagement.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Katerina
Saloniki
City court clears seven on prohibition charges
John West Max Maisel Dennis J. Lynch Antone V. Nezich Dave Abrams Martin Burns and T. J. Kelly faced the recorder for violating the prohibition law but were discharged as authorities could not prove involvement with liquor found by officers Ed Davis was fined 50 or 50 days for carrying a concealed revolver and street cab incident with Harry Brown Charles Ramsey paid 2 or four days for traffic law violation with his auto on the wrong side Dave Hugler also fined 2 for a bicycle light issue.
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John West
Max Maisel
Dennis J. Lynch
Antone V. Nezich
Dave Abrams
Martin Burns
T. J. Kelly
Recorder
Ed Davis
Davis
Harry Brown
Brown
Charles Ramsey
Ramsey
Dave Hugler
Prohibition Violations and Court Actions In Inferior Court
Ed Williams was fined $650 or twenty days by Judge Henry Chamberlain for violating the prohibition law. Other prohibition cases for Robert Fields George Smith and Ceasar Scott were continued to December 27. Walter Williams assault case delayed to January 15. Jim Bell gaming and Wyley Humphreys nolle prese, each $1 or ten days. John Fields vagrancy $101 or fifty days. Marie Whiting vagrancy $1 or ten days. Curley Jones Gaines Beard vagrancy discharged.
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Inferior Court
Ed Williams
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Criminal Court
Robert Fields
George Smith
Ceasar Scott
Walter Williams
Jim Bell
Nolle Presse
Wyley Humphreys
John Fields
Marie Whiting
Curley Jones
Gaines Beard
Hogs Pigs Cattle and Sheep Market Report
Hogs receipts 14 500 head market lower. Pigs and lights 9 40 10 00 pigs 7 00 9 00 good heavy 10 00 10 10 bulk 9 60 10 00. Cattle receipts 6 500 head market steady native beef steers 7 50 12 60 yearling steers and heifers 8 50 11 50 cows 5 50 8 00 stockers 5 30 7 76 calves 6 00 12 00. Sheep receipts 1 500 head market steady lambs 8 00 13 25 ewe lamb 5 00 8 75 yearlings 9 30 11 00.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Rec
Savannah market report lines show firm rosin and turpentine quotes
Turpentine firm at 52 1 2 cents with no sales and 136 casks received. Rosin firm reports no sales with 1 253 barrels received. Quotations include B D F 6.20 F 6.25 G H I 6.30 K 6.40 N 6.85 WG 7.00 WW 20. The terse AP market blurb presents pricing and receipts for Friday in Savannah.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Today
Cotton spot steady in Liverpool with good middling at 11.23 pence, middling 11.13, low middling 9.97. Sales 8,000 bales, receipts 18,100. Futures show mixed moves with several monthly spread quotes ranging from 10.02 to 10.80 pence and irregular activity in Dec to Nov contracts.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Grain and Provisions Market Summary for Wheat and Cotton Seed Oil
Wheat prices mixed with No 2 red around 1.69 1 2 and No 2 hard nominal. Corn values ranged from 87 3 4 to 90 1 4 in yellow and white varieties. Provisions show pork at 28.5% and lard near 16.75 with ribs around 13.32 to 13.37. cotton seed oil closed firm with spot 12.25 and various futures trading between 12.14 and 12.50.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Christmas Gift Distribution Standings Report
The Item lists standings for the Christmas Gift Distribution with Miss Beryl Vautrot leading the Ford Car contest and Barry Barnes close behind. Voters are urged to act now and pile up their votes as the count progresses, naming numerous candidates by name and address with totals reflecting a tight race and ongoing public engagement.
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Beryl Vautrot
Barry Barnes
Sabine Arrives in Port After Slow Voyage from New York
The Mallory Line steamer Sabine, overdue since Sunday, reached port this morning from New York after a weather delay. Also in port, the three masted schooner W. M. Richards and the schooner Richards UI are awaiting loading berths with cargo to be taken on.
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Mallory ‘Line
Sabine
New York
Richards UI
W. M. Richards
Richards
Arpillao Ready to Sail After Port Stay
The Spanish steamer Arpillao, docked for some time taking on cargos, was announced this morning as ready for sea and expected to sail today at any time.
Boyce and Beatrice to Sail From Harbor Today
Two schooners named the D. J. Boyce and the Beatrice are scheduled to depart the harbor today carrying lumber cargoes.
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Boyce
Beatrice
Satl
D. J. Boyce
Double wedding planned for Dees and Hatchett families
Social News notes a double wedding to be celebrated Wednesday evening December 20 at 7:30 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dees. After the reception the couples will travel. Dees couple to Montgomery and Hatchett couple to Atlanta.
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L. Dees
C. H. Dees
Mrs. Dees
Montgomore
Mrs. Hatchett
Atanta
Visiting relatives weave through Mobile social scene
Personal notes report Mr. and Mrs. W. Dane of Eldorado Ark arriving Saturday to visit their niece Mrs. B. N. Burns of Elmira street. William Fowler arrives to spend holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fowler of Broad Street. Mrs. J. M. Walker and daughter visit Battle House in New Albany Ind. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Louisette of Enoniba Miss visiting in Mobile. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Harrigan of Fulton Ala spend the day in Mobile.
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New Albany, Ind
Battle House
Eeca
W. H. Louisette
Enoniba, Mis
Moe
W. D. Harrigan
Fulton, Ala
Mobile
Funeral of Mrs Emma Neal at South Dearborn Street Home
The funeral for Mrs. Emma Neal was held Monday at 2 PM from her family residence 362 South Dearborn street. Rev. J. J. Barnes of the Baptist Tabernacle conducted the service. Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers Edward Russell Y W Pringie A B Brown and A C White.
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J. J. Barnes
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Magnolia Cemetery
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Y. W. Pringie
A. B. Brown
A. C. White
Obituary for John Aner Clark of Niles Michigan
John Aner Clark longtime Niles resident died at his Mobile home after a brief illness He was 63 native of Michigan and came to Mobile recently for health reasons Relatives remain in Niles and burial will be in Mobile.
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John Rodney Clark
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Mich
Monroe Street
Mobile
Michigan
Clark
Midh
HELP WANTED WANT ADS FROM A LOCAL CATALOG
Classified notices advertise teaching trades college in Louisiana and job opportunities. Mentions Blanche Klein at 411 8th Street and opportunities at 602 Street and 158 St Michael Street. Includes phrases about easy hours, good government positions, and free books.
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Francis Street
Blanche Klein
Barlkins
Washington, D
Lost and Found Notes and Local Ads Chronicle
A jumble of lost dog notices and small ads seeks rewards for a red and white bitch with collar found or information leading to recovery, plus contacts. Other fragments advertise clothing sale, dental teeth, and local services from Mobile and Dauphin Street.
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Creola
Turner
Bell
Wanted Advertisement for Typing and Language Courses
Advertises 80 days instruction for five dollars with enrollment before the first day. Mentions courses in typewriting spelling penmanship and languages French and German. Provides address Riley Academy of Shorthand 158 St Anthony Bt 11:89 and notes board for pupils five dollars.
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Riley Academy of Shorthan
St. Anthony Bt
For Sale Timber and Dress Items Listed
Two to three log timber pieces described as yellow pine within balance Southern railroad live. Contact P. O. Box 785 Mobile Alabama or Bell phone 449-1. Also Plymouth R and Ancona dress item at 709 Savannah Street.
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Plymouth R
Savannah St
For Rent Eight Room House Near Pre Month
Rental note advertises an eight room house for rent near a pre month with Bell telephone contact possible at $15.
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Bell
Railway Schedule Fragments Highlight Early Trains
A fragmented railway timetable lists departures on the Louisville and Nashville line and other routes. It notes southbound leave times around 6:42 am and 6:30 am, with connections from Cincinnati to New Orleans Pensacola accommodations and other stops.
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Reform
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