Cotton prices in New York advance with weather dampening demand
New York April 13 A cotton market advance faded as weather concerns and cautious buying tempered early gains. May futures touched 20.77, July 20.47, with shortages and selling pressure pushing quotes lower to around 20.35 for May and 19.96 for July amid irregular trading. Liverpool spot prices held steady while weekly statistics show American imports and forwardings.
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New York
May
Liverpool
Chicago Grain and Stocks Mixed on Wheat Fortunes and Rail Gains
Chicago April 18 reports weakness in wheat due to new crop expectations yet cash demand from seaboard and mills steadied May options. Corn showed strength with new high prices as offerings lightened. Wall Street opened irregular but rails led gains with United States Steel and Gulf States Steel among movers. mining and chemical shares mixed while many industrials held steady.
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Seaboard
New York
Wall Street
Reading
Union Pacific
United States
Gulf States Steel
Petroleum
General Electric
Ohio Gas
Central At
New York Spot Cotton Price Report
New York spot cotton price for new middling fiber shows 20 85 with quiet trading on April 13. Market activity remains subdued as traders watch futures and export demand.
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NEW York Sport
York
Cotton futures rise as good demand offsets weather
In New Orleans on April 13 dry Texas conditions and showers in the eastern belt spurred buying in cotton. Prices climbed 12 to 14 points with small contract supply and a steady close, showing a net decline of about 4 to 15 points across the front months.
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New Orleans
Texas
Chicago Market Report on Eggs Potatoes and Poultry Prices
Butter firm 40 45. Eggs receipts 31 393 cases firsts 32 33 ordinary firsts 29 1 2 to 30 1 2. Potatoes higher receipts 18 cars Idaho Colorado Oregon Washington 3.00 3.25. Wisconsin Michigan 2.75 2.90. Poultry alive higher fowls 23 springs 23.
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Chicago
Idaho
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin
Michigan
Springs
Coffee Futures Steady in New York Market
Coffee futures in New York on April 13 were steady with May at 8.28, July at 8.40, amid light trading and unchanged by early session activity.
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Yew York
Savannah Naval Stores Turpentine and Rosin Market
Turpentine shows firm prices with 47 1-4 cents and strong receipts. rosin also firm with steady sales and notable shipments. Quoted daily rates list BH at 5.55 and grades F through I up to 5.70 5.755 and 5.90 for WW.
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Wilmington
Savannah
Turpentine
Rosin
The Affinities Impress at Academy of Music in Wilmington
Florence and Bessie Burkheimer present The Affinities to a small but eager Wilmington audience. The two young producers praise their cast as the best yet, with 24 musical numbers, three standout dances by Margaret Walton, and elaborate costumes. A second show is planned to aid Confederate Veterans and offer another chance to view home talent.
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Bessie Burkheimer
Academy of Music
Playhouse
Misses Burkheimer
Washington
Wilmington
Margaret Walton
Burkheimer
Cinders Hauled In for Rainy Night at Con Amusement Zone
A crew hauled cinders and shavings to the lot on Thirteenth and Dark streets to dry the midway after rain. Attractions reopen as usual and organizers expect a bumper crowd as Wilmington residents line up for the evening’s festivities despite the wet weather.
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Jupiter Lvums
Thirteenth
Mendanos
Wilmington
Thomas awarded 2250 in Superior Court ruling
In a Pembroke case W B Cooper and Bank of Pembroke sued C BE Green Amayer to recover amounts owed. The jury returned an affirmative verdict on the sole issue, granting Mr. C K Thomas outstanding awards totaling 2250.
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C. K. Thomas
W. B. Cooper
Bank of Pembroke
C. BE. Greenamayer
Sugar market firm as futures rise on Wall Street demand
Raw sugar quotes steady with a firm spot market in New York on April 13. Prices noon-quoted up 5 to 8 points. closed 5.11 points higher. May 5.51. July 5.64. September 5.73. Sales totaled 2,250 tons.
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New York
Wall Street
Mr. F. J. Sellers Dies Sudden at 67
Mr. F. J. Sellers aged 67 died suddenly at his home 1106 Parsley avenue this morning at 7 30. Coroner A S Holden viewed the body and turned it over to undertaker W E Yopp for burial preparations. Funeral from the residence tomorrow morning at 11 o clock.
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F. J. Sellers
Parsley Avenue
A. S. Holden
W. E. Yopp
Evangelistic Services to Start at Fifth Avenue Church
Long evangelistic services begin Sunday at Fifth Avenue Methodist with Rev J H McCracken preaching. Song services led by Mr and Mrs A R Lytle of Winona Lake Indiana. Chorus choir to meet Mrs Lytle for practice tonight at 8. Members urged to attend.
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Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
J. H. McCracken
And
A. R. Lytle
Winona Lake
Ind
Stonewall Jackson Quote Emphasizes Duty
A brief historical note recalls Stonewall Jackson urging that in life one should keep duty as the primary objective, reflecting his emphasis on responsibility and discipline.
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Stonewall” Jackson
affidavit recounts alleged bribery amid New Hanover election
In March 1917 in Wilmington North Carolina local figures discuss alleged bribery involving Merritt Moore and Bradshaw. A notarized statement from R E Blake denies Hobbs and Bradshaw perjury claims while offering a $100 reward for evidence of election law violations.
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B. A. Merritt
J. F. Hobbs
Moore
Merritt
W. J. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
R. E. Blake
H. S. Meredith
Hobbs
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