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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
7
Reports of rain in the Southwest sparked scattered selling, but buyers absorbed offerings as months jumped 15 to 53 points from Thursday. Traders note temporary relief from winter pressures as spinners bid up to 32.45 for July and 31.18 for October, with cotton closing firm and New York spot steady at middling 34.95.
New Orleans cotton rose 14 to 24 points in early trading on improving French outlook, with moderate offerings and a close 45 to 58 points higher. In New York, stocks gained on Western front reassurances with United States Steel and Standard Steel showing notable strength, while Liberty bonds were uneven. Prices for a wide range of commodities and futures including grains in Chicago reflected cautious buying ahead of military developments, with corn and oats showing steadiness and pork and lard futures weak.
Spot cotton in New Orleans on April 1 held steady with 13 point gains. Sales totaled 1,960 to arrive 1,091, with low mid making 31.88, middling 33.63, good middling 34.63. Receipts reached 2,802 and total stock 449,672.
The text notes a memorial tree to be planted in the close of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, with the archbishop planing to visit Mount Vernon afterward. It mentions Spirits 37 cents and various tar and turpentine prices amid a fragmentary listing.
The cottonseed oil market closed quiet in New York. Spot price bid at 19.75 with May at 19.80 and July at 2000. No sales were reported.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Light variable winds. Cape Fear river stage at Fayetteville was 5.7 feet at 8 am yesterday. Tuesday sunrise and sunset times not fully provided by the clipping.
President Wilson accepts invitation to inaugurate the Liberty Loan drive in Baltimore on the war's first anniversary. He will review 18,000 National Army troops from Camp Meade and address the cantonment rally to spur loan support. Secretary Daniels speaks tomorrow with further Cabinet and Allied representatives scheduled.
Chicago beef and hog markets show firm to steady trading. Hog receipts reach 55 000 with price ranges from 12 50 to 17 60 for various loads led by Hecht and mixed lots. Cattle receipts total 21 000 with native steers 9 75 to 14 65 and cows 6 30 to 12 00. Sheep receipts 12 000, with sheep 11 75 to 17 00 and lambs 13 25 to 19 50.
San Francisco April 1 The 1918 Pacific Coast League opens tomorrow with games in three of six cities. The circuit is trimmed by dropping Portland and adding Sacramento. Walter McCredie now manages Salt Lake City. Opening matchups: Salt Lake City at Los Angeles Vernon at Sacramento and Oakland at San Francisco. Season spans 30 weeks ending October 27.
An automobile struck and damaged a bicycle ridden by Carl Sexton a 13 year old white boy last night at Front and Cassiel streets about eight. The boy was northbound on Front street while the car traveled south on the same side. The driver gave his name F C Branch of Johnson Automobile Co and offered to replace the bicycle with a new one.
A cryptic note suggests Russia resists accepting a Nippon despite a stated dry stance. The phrase hints at geopolitical tension involving Russia and Japan, with implications of bilateral or regional policy disputes.
British forces repelled two German assaults south of Arras with heavy casualties and captured 200 prisoners along with 40 machine guns and a trench mortar. Further fighting north of the Somme and around Moreuil showed the British restoring positions after cavalry actions and artillery barrages.
Montreal April 1 a lively mayoralty campaign closed today before tomorrow's election. Candidates are incumbent mayor Mederic Martin and labor leader Joseph Ainey once on the board of control. Two opposition withdrawals left Ainey with a clear field amid some rally disruptions. The new commission form reduces mayoral power to ceremonial functions.
Mexico City April 1 Federal congress meets in extraordinary session to frame laws for the election of deputies senators and the President of the republic. No election laws have been formulated since last year’s constitutional convention.
Kidney health ad promotes Anuric as a remedy for kidney trouble and rheumatism. Dr. Pierce claims double strength Anuric fights toxins, with testimonials from G W Heap praising relief and nonburning excretion. Sold at drug stores or via mail order from Buffalo, NY.
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