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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text mentions spots and prices for Wilmington Charleston Savannah Norfolk with unclear numerical data. The readable parts include numbers 34 00 68 84 00 241 3 suggesting betting or price entries without coherent context. No identifiable events or individuals are present.
In New York on April 8 the cotton market firmed after recent losses with opening bids up 19 to 21 points. July touched 33.67 and October 92.25 as active months rose in early trading. Liverpool was a strong buyer of July and new crop months while rains in the Southwest were absorbed. Trade buying and expected government orders aided the advance.
The market notes spot cotton in New York on April 8 with Middling at 35.10 cents per pound. Traders report a steady tone as prices hold without major shifts amid light activity.
Favorable war news from France spurs early cotton buying in New Orleans. Prices rise 24 to 27 points in initial trading before the close with a net decline of 49 to 59 points, May to January contracts showing modest shifts in opening and closing quotes.
New Orleans reports a quiet spot cotton market with sales totaling 124 to arrive 550. Quotations show low middling 33.60, middling 34.50, good middling 35.78. Receipts reach 4,443 and total stock stands at 451,638.
Liverpool spot cotton shows fair demand with prices steady across grades. Good middling 25.49 and mid ranges noted. sales reach 5,000 bales including 4,000 American, with receipts %000 including 23,600 American. Futures mark a quiet close and new and old contracts listed with various month figures.
Weather report indicates likely rain tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures. Moderate variable winds shifting to north. Stage of water data for Cape Fear river at Fayetteville not received by 8 am yesterday. Tuesday forecast uncertain due to missing river stage update.
Stocks ease from early gains as rails and industrials fall back while Liberty bonds show minor reactions. Major names such as American Tobacco American Can American Locomotive and United States Steel appear in market listings with varied price shifts amid moderate deal flow and Liberty drive focus.
Louisville attorney says there will be no contest of the codicil to the will of Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham which leaves 5 million to her husband Judge Robert Worth Bingham. The same source notes no contest over Kentucky inheritance tax estimated at 2.5 to 3 million. It is uncertain whether Judge Bingham will contest the will itself though expectations lean toward no action.
Chicago market data for April 8 shows hogs with receipts of 68 000 and broad price ranges across grades from 12 75 for pigs to 17 65 for heavy hogs. cattle receipts total 24 000 with mixed, steer and calf price bands. sheep receipts 14 000 with weak ranges for sheep and lambs.
The cotton seed oil market closed quiet in New York with no spot sales. May 2025 prices were the only quotes mentioned, showing no activity in the market.
At Kenansville Duplin county Democrats nominate delegates to the state convention and endorse Woodrow Wilson administration and the local Congressional members, with a special endorsement of Hon George H Wood and election of John A Gavin Jr as county executive chair.
Whiteville hosts an exhibit of cottage cheese and butter on Friday April 13 at 10 30 in the courthouse auditorium. Miss Lucile Clarke leads reception with help, speakers from Raleigh discuss cow nutrition and milk value, Liberty Loan talk at 2, judging of entries at 2 30, participants bring one pound of cheese or butter, contest open to all Friday attendees invited.
The State Department received word from the American consul at Vladivostok that 60 British sailors landed from a cruiser after a Japanese party entered Vladivostok. No resistance occurred. the British guards reinforced the consulate as Japanese forces grew by 250 men.
Royal Flying Corps cadet M. W. Kirwen of Nova Scotia was killed this afternoon in Fort Worth Texas while flying solo. He was 21 and served as a flying cadet in the Royal Flying Corps.
The ad urges strength for body and will, attributes weakness to exhausted nerves, and promotes bitro phosphate tablets from Bellamy Recon Jarman Futrelle as a nerve tonic. It claims tablets revive nerves, improve health, and help endurance and problem solving.
An American officer returning from Northern France says German casualties exceed 300000, including killed wounded and missing. He formerly served in the British army and is familiar with battlefield conditions.
The following North Carolinians have been commissioned as officers in the United States Army Thad L Harrison 900 Realty Building Charlotte second lieutenant Signal Reserve Corps Roscoe M Farrell Pittsboro first lieutenant Dental Reserve Corps George T Watkins Jr Durham first lieutenant Medical Reserve Corps Parks M King Selwyn Hotel Charlotte captain Medical Reserve Corps William Parker Albemarle first lieutenant Dental Reserve Corps
Spencer Beat, about 40, a Black man and longtime town handyman, was found dead along the road near his Warsaw home Friday morning. Coroner’s inquest cites heart failure, with a lantern still burning as he walked home from work after a storm the night before. The death ends rumors of foul play, noting his popularity with both Black and white residents. A Governor Bickett proclamation about bread aid is also referenced.
The Board of Health of New Hanover County warns of hydrophobia risk and requires dog owners to muzzle dogs for 50 days from April 1 to June 1, 1918. Any dog at large without a proper muzzle may be impounded and dealt with under board regulations by W. A. McGirt.
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