Market and Weather Highlights From April 25 Trading
Market activity opened with heavy covering by May shorts amid sparse notices. May futures rose from 19.64 to 19.90 while the general market advanced 8 to 15 points. cotton closed steady amid mixed weather and regional notes. New York spot cotton quiet at 2,005 middling as United States Steel led early trading with a 112 1 4 to 112 3 4 rise on yesterday’s dividend.
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Baltimore
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Union Pacific
New Orleans Cotton Market Rises on May Tender Demand
The New Orleans cotton market opened strong as May tenders of up to 1300 bales drew shorts to cover. Fresh demand pushed prices up 10 to 18 points in early trading, with spot gains of about 12 points and May futures up 9 to 11 points by mid session, closing steady with smaller gains.
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New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Rise Slightly
Spot cotton in New Orleans on April 25 shows a quiet market with prices inching up. Quoted classes include good ordinary at 17.81 and middling around 19.19 to 19.56, receipts 17.37, stock 331051.
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Cotton Seed Market Closes Firm In New Orleans
The New Orleans cotton seed market closed firm on April 25 with bids and quotes across months from May to November. Spot bids stood around 15.50, rising through the summer to about 15.40 to 15.44 for some contracts, and total sales reached 38,300 barrels.
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New Orleans
New York Finance Daily Rates and Market Highlights
Mercantile paper and sixty day bills quoted around 4.72 and 4.71?4.72. Demand currencies show francs 5.71, guilders 41 Noting live details, government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular. Time loans for 60 to 90 days 3 3 4 to 4 1 2, six months 4 1 4 to 4 1 2. Call money strong with rate 4, closing bid 2 1 4.
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Eggs and Poultry Markets In New York Apr 25
Butter unsettled receipts 7 625 crates. Creamery prices higher than extras with bids 41 42 for extras and 39 12 for firsts. Eggs unsettled receipts 42 060 cases. Fresh gathered extras priced 36 with storage packed.
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Wilmington Naval Stores Prices Note Markets
Spirits 47 1 2 Rosin unchanged Tar 3.00 and 14 cents Crude 3.60 3.60 and 2.60 Spirits see 70 16
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Turpentine and Rosin Prices and Stocks in Savannah
Savannah report shows turpentine firm sales 47 471 4 receipts 147 shipments 305 stocks 8 753 and ros in firm sales receipts 585 shipments 2 380 stocks 92 546 with current price quotes B and D 5 65 BH 5 70 F 5 72 12 G 6 75 H 5 82 13 5 85 K 5 90 M 6 00 N 6 10 WG 6 15 WW 6 20 from April 25.”
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Coffee futures steady on Rio No. 7 in New York
New York on April 25 reports Rio No. 7 coffee futures holding steady. May futures quoted at 7.85 and July at 8.05.
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Fresh record wheat advances driven by Winnipeg buying surge
Chicago wheat prices rose sharply as supplies stayed scarce, with May delivery leading the gains. Prices opened higher and surged further, as shorts moved to cover amid urgent demand from allied markets and stronger Winnipeg activity.
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Winnipeg
Sugar futures rise on Cuban weather and covering
Raw sugar stays firm with mild gains for refined grades while May to September futures climb on outside buying. Prices advanced early due to raw market strength and Cuba weather, then eased and closed mixed with a net gain of three to four points. Sales reach 22,150 tons.
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Cuba
Fresh Gathered Firsts and Deli Prices Noted
Listings show market figures for fresh gathered firsts and cheese related receipts. State flats and fresh specials include figures 261-2 and 702. Poultry prices list dressed chickens fowls and turkeys with varying cents per pound.
Threatened Attack on American Embassy Foiled in Petrograd
A small group of ultra radicals led by Nikolai Lenine marched toward the American embassy on Nevsky prospect but were stopped by militiamen. The protest followed reports of the alleged killing of anarchist Mooney in San Francisco. A guard protected the embassy during the attempt.
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Petrograd
London
Nevsky Prospect
Nikolai Lenine
Germany
Switzerland
America
Mooney
San Francisco
Depew Celebrates 83rd Birthday in New York
Chauncey M. Depew marks his 83rd birthday in New York. He attributes his longevity to pretty girls steady habits and a serene mind. The veteran statesman remains alert and optimistic as he enters another year.
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United Press
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Wilmington forms infantry company for Second Regiment NC Guards
The Wilmington based infantry unit, organized by Joseph J. Loughlin and W. R. Dosher, is officially assured a place in the Second Regiment North Carolina State Guards with Wilmington as home station once 100 men are enlisted. Sixty five are already enrolled and an examining officer will begin medicals next week. Colonel John Van B Meits, commanding officer of the regiment, and Lt Paul Cantwell supported the drive, with Lt Cantwell praising the plan and Col Metts visiting Wilmington en route to Lumberton.
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Lumberton
Cotton seed oil statistics for eight months period
Census Bureau reports eight month totals August 1 to March 31 for cotton seed and products. Cotton seed received 4,330,922 tons and crushed 3,863,185 with 482,066 on hand March 8. Crude oil produced 1,186,609,174 pounds with 144,122,399 on hand. Refined oil 399,498,973 pounds with 320,930,168 on hand. Linters 1,109,106 500-pound bales with 136,907 on hand. Imports 6,112,022 pounds and exports 96,480,617. Linters exported unbleached 144,001 running bales and bleached 96,041 bales.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Linters
Teutons Hurl Masses On Entente In Wartime Note
Continued from Page One the article reports that Germany shows no willingness to concede rights or heed neutral Spain and warns that Spain must defend its life if Germany persists. It notes Spain hopes for discussions to ease economic strain without military necessity.
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Balfour Sees U S In War With Allied Unity
British foreign secretary Arthur James Balfour, in Washington, says allied governments trust the United States to see through the war to a common end. He rejects fears of a clash with U S policy and urges full American effort against Prussian militarism. He thanks Americans for their warm reception and underscores shared sacrifice.
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Many Officers Needed At Fort Oglethorpe Training Camp
Nearly 100 young men plan to attend the Officers Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia starting May 8 to join the South’s effort. A committee of four will assist applicants and emphasize graduates or high achieving educated men. North Carolina hopes to supply about 100 officers and the government will cover transportation and subsistence for three months, with uniforms provided.
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Wilmington
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Police Officer Frank George Shows Slight Improvement
The condition of Police Officer Frank George was reported slightly improved early this afternoon after several days in the hospital. He had been in critical condition last night and friends and loved ones had feared for his recovery.
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Chautauqua Week Opens With Redpaths and Bohemian Orchestra
The Chautauqua Week opening tonight at 8:30 in the big tent at Thirteenth and Market features Dr. Martin D. Hardin of Chicago as lecturer. The Bohemian Orchestra entertained the 3:30 audience today. Starting tomorrow evening the show shifts to 8:00. John A. Seibert oversees the event with community singing and moving pictures. Children’s hour begins tomorrow morning with In Fairy Land With the Story Lady headline act.
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Thirteenth and Market Streets
Martin D. Hardin
Chicago
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Chautauqua
Turkish Forces in Strong Position in Southern Palestine
British forces in Egypt report Turkish troops in southern Palestine have been reinforced and occupy a well fortified line from Gaza toward Beersheba. The official statement notes organized positions along the main Turkish front and that artillery aided by aircraft destroyed a Gaza munitions dump.
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Gaza
Beersheba
Egypt
District Meet of Cape Fear Daughters of the Confederacy Tomorrow
Cape Fear Chapter hosts the 12th district gathering with Clarkton Jacksonville Whiteville Southport and Wilmington chapters. Sessions open 11 a.m. at Wilmington Light Infantry Armory with greetings by Mrs. Whitehead and a response by Mrs. Smith. Delegates to Wrightsville Beach for luncheon at the Carolina Yacht Club.
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Jacksie D. Thrash
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News in Brief from New Bern Coast Guard Tour to Recruit
Coast guard cutter Pamlico sailed from Elizabeth City for a cruise through eastern North Carolina ports to recruit for the Coast Defense service. Senator Simmons visits New Bern and Jones county urging local farmers to plant food crops. Freemasons hold a Scottish Rite reunion in New Bern with many candidates to receive degrees. Local death notices include Harry T. Rogers and Edwin G. Hill. A missing man, Calhoun Batts, writes from Fort Scraven, Ga. Jail inmate J. M. Hall faces larceny charges and possible lunacy concerns, with authorities doubting his real existence.
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