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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
3
Reports from the Liverpool and London markets note showers and uncertain demand as coal and other commodities trade. Prices for May and October futures move with bullish signals while spot rates show varied activity amid rain forecasts and irregular market conditions.
Savannah April 4 reports firm turpentine and rosin prices with receipts and stocks rising. Cotton seed oil closes firm in New York with 53,800 sales and stock movements, while United States Steel shows heavy early trading and general market rigidity in metals and industrials.
The locals host a decisive third game after two wins by each side in Friday league play. Captain Louis Hanson leads the Americans while Rich paces the Red Sox in a fast, anticipated clash set for 8 30. No admission is charged. The probable lineups include Farmers Myers Rich and Hardee with Ruark Davis and Solomon in the front.
Today's official count shows Miss Gladys McEachern at the top with Miss Vera Furlong in fourth. Miss Mary Pickett and Miss Mary Houston have surpassed her since yesterday, altering the contest rankings and standings.
In New Orleans on April 4, cotton futures opened weak on Texas rains but rallied as fresh buying supported prices. By mid-morning the market advanced 23 points from the prior close, with gains easing later to a steady close around 18.84 to 19.64 per bale across contracts including October December and January.
Mr W J Reaves 54 dies at the Tankersley Harper Sanatorium at 12:50 PM after six weeks as a patient. A Advent Christian church member with broad local ties, he lived at 512 South Second Street and is survived by four sons and two daughters. Funeral plans await the out of town son before interment likely at Bellevue Cemetery.
Raw sugar steady at 5.96 for centrifulgal and 5.08 for molasses with refined grades firm from 7.28 to 8.00. Sugar futures opened irregular and advanced noon prices 1 to 8 points higher as trade interests covered and bought.
Kansas City stock market data shows hogs at 14.50 to 15.40 for various weights and pigs 12.00 to 14.25. Cattle receipts total 4 500 with prime fed steers 11.75 to 12.65 and cows 4.00 to 10.50. Sheep receipts 5 000 with camels and yearlings at 11.75 to 14.85 and lambs 10.50 to 12.75.
The Inter-city Y M C A membership drive ended at 10 o'clock last night with Wilmington slipping from second to fifth yet surpassing its prior records under adverse conditions. Four military companies and a Naval Reserve division affected participation but the local workers advanced Wilmington’s standing. Final city standings listed Charleston, Columbia, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Augusta with Wilmington at second or near it, prompting the formation of a permanent membership organization to carry on into 1918.
Local Red Cross aims to recruit a company of volunteers for service as Uptorts work to organize the chapter in Old Town Lumberton.
The Boys' Brigade promoters plan a meeting this evening at the Brigade armory at Second and Church streets to finalize recruitment for the infantry company. J J Loughlin reported telegrams from C C Loughlin of Detroit Hiram K King of Durham and J C McAllister of Fayetteville indicating they will join. Colonel Walker Taylor lends armory space for headquarters until mustering in and the unit will also meet Thursday evening.
An advertisement from Dr. Pierce promotes Anuric as a remedy for uric acid buildup causing gout and rheumatism. It claims kidneys, joints, and tissues benefit, urging readers to buy a 60 cent package or send 10 cents for a trial offer. It emphasizes hot water before meals and claims strong potency.
Mr J F Sellers announces his bid for Councilman from the First Ward and calls on friends to rally behind him. A longtime local businessman of thirty years and prominent taxpayer, he faces opposition from other candidates but is expected to mount a strong race.
A compact Rotarian produced booklet titled Rotary Telephone Usage. Lucas of Southern Bell issues guidance on courteous phone use reflecting Rotary spirit and practical tips for better telephony. Also notes New York plans to sell 25 million dollars in 50 year four percent gold bonds to fund canals highways and forest preserve development in Paris and Albany.
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