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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
3
Rio Janeiro reports Brazil will convene on May 3 to decide if it declares war after breaking relations with Germany. Congress may declare a state of war and authorize seizure of German ships in Brazilian ports and allied naval access.
Reports of patchy rains in the Southwest and concerns over low Texas temperatures weighed on cotton futures. July and October futures fluctuated while New Orleans showed sharp gains. spot prices in New York stayed quiet with middling near 20.65 as markets digest weather risks and demand for new crop deliveries.
Rains in Texas sparked an initial drop of 4 to 7 points in early trading but prospects of much colder belt weather improved sentiment. By midmorning, July and other contracts rose 16 to 27 points from yesterday, finishing steady with gains up to 85 points. Spot cotton in New Orleans firmed 19 points with good, strict, and middling grades quoted. Cotton seed oil in New York closed strong with significant weekly gains.
Wisconsin pushes food mobilization with "More food is patriotism" campaign across Madison. State Legislature backs Council of State Defense to coordinate farming and defense. Senator Roy P Wilcox seeks a civilian service muster for those barred from enlistment.
Savannah April 28 Turpentine firm prices 48 to 48 1 4 with receipts 1 45 shipments 18 stocks 8 997 Rosin firm receipts 670 shipments 220 stocks 88 231 Quote B and D 5 80 E 5 85 F 5 90 to 5 95 I K and M 6 00 N 6 15 W G 6 20 W W 6 20 to 6 30
In New York on April 28 the sugar futures market continued liquidating with prices easing 1 to 7 points from earlier levels as demand waned. May 5.23 July 5.40 September 5.47 December 5.04 with 8 100 tons sold. Raw sugar quiet cen trifugal 6.21 refined steady fine granulated 7.50 to 8.00.
New York April 28. Coffee Rio with No 7 price at 10 cents. Futures quiet as May contracts stand at 7.96 and July at 8.15.
Washington reports the regular army intake on Thursday at 1,375 recruits, below the 2,000 daily average reached over the prior ten days. Illinois led with 182 recruits for the day as the trend shifted nationwide.
God in His wisdom has removed to His eternal home our mother and those Christian friends who nobly assisted us with sympathy in our hour of bereavement. We thank them with all our hearts for their kindness in our irreparable loss. Mrs. F. P. Meir Mrs. G. W. Linder Mr. B. McGarity.
The New York market opened with small moves amid limited offerings. Declines in General Motors and Studebaker offset gains in Utah Copper and Atlantic Gulf and West Indies as many major issues posted modest losses and a few advanced. The piece notes a quoted list of prices across many stocks and hints at a lingering seasonality in the market. The closing remark questions whether the Red Sox or White Sox will stand out in the American league wash line.
W A Sue announces candidacy for Wilmington First Ward councilman subject to qualified voters. He asks for support from good citizens, says he stands on his record, and calls for united, progressive Wilmington.
Along the battle line British troops reportedly advanced beyond a mile at Arleux and Ophey amid heavy fighting while French artillery presses south from St Quentin toward Champagne. French forces tally 20 780 prisoners and capture 175 cannon 412 machine guns and 119 trench guns.
A sports note suggests multiple ball players may be drafted soon without involvement from the National Commish. It implies unsettled processes and potential independence in the upcoming selections.
Copenhagen reports the Berlin Reichstag committee pledges sharp reprisals if German prisoners are placed on Allied hospital ships. The Lanfranc sinking killed 15 German wounded. Britain notes hospitals marked for neutrality have had markings removed and carry German wounded. France says German prisoners will be placed on French hospital ships.
Mr. W. E. Lawson manager and treasurer of The Wilmington Dispatch returned late last night from New York after attending the Associated Press annual meeting and luncheon. He then visited Baltimore and Richmond in the paper's interest.
The steamer Wilmington sails tomorrow on its first pleasure cruise of the season. Captain Harper, the ship's amiable skipper, expects a large crowd for a day aboard.
Here are four of the commanders of great dreadnoughts of the Atlantic fleet. Captain H. B. Wilson leads the Pennsylvania Admiral Mayo commands the flagship Oklahoma Captain Rolland Welles heads the Arkansas and Captain J. D. McDonald commands the Arizona.
Washington reports hearings on a general increase in freight rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Sessions begin May 7 with railroads presenting their case, resuming May 23. The commission may delay cross examination to aid shipper and public preparation before deciding on suspensions or modifications for a July 1 effective date.
Captain Johny Evers of the Braves aims to play longer in the big league than any prior star. He notes that Cy Young and Honus Wagner did not extend careers to his planned length, while National League umpires offered no comment on the matter.
A mosaic of small items shows varied wartime and civic activities across the United States. Women in Los Angeles save shoe leather by going barefoot at home while Ohio prepares a military census and Western College students study chauffeuring and gardening on a large campus farm.
Leader Kitchin did not vote as Saunders presided. An amendment passed 279 to 98 amid thunderous floor and gallery applause. The item also notes Ashby Fuss, a pitcher, signed with the Macon team in the South Atlantic league.
The Speaker team sits in a tight 50 50 split as the hit determines victory. Jack Barry, Red Sox pilot, is the youngest manager in the majors, with boss Harry Franzee noted as the youngest major league magnate.
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