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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1917

Page

3

New York Cotton Spot Price Steady at 27.80

New York on August 6 reports spot cotton steady at middling level 27.80 cents per pound. No further movement noted in this bulletin.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher on Rain Fears

New Orleans August cotton futures rose as much as 87 points from the prior close after an opening drop. Traders cited heavy buying as rain in the Eastern belt spurred demand and Texas spot prices rose. Close figures show October near 24.93, December 24.90, January 25.00, March 24.42, and May 25.24.

New Orleans Texas

Market Review From Aug 6 Knits Mixed Grain and Livestock Cues

Market notes show beneficial Kansas rains easing corn prices with December around 1.16 to 1.17 and May near 1.14 to 1.15. Wheat slipped as receipts rose, oats weakened on hedging, and provisions hit new high seasonal prices on demand from shorts, packers, hogs, and cottonseed oil. Butter, eyes, and cheese in New York posted steady to firm tones with varied receipts, while live poultry markets held firm yet unsettled on prices.

Chicago Kansas Missouri New York

Spot cotton futures prices and market receipts in New Orleans

New Orleans reports spot prices up 63 points to 63.00 with 982 sales to arrive 821. Grade ranges from good ordinary 23.88 to strict good mid dling 26.18. Receipts 621 and stock 147 261.

New Orleans

Receipts From Wilmington Naval Stores Report

Receipts list Spirits 37 1 4, Rosin 3.65 and 345, Tar 3.50 and 16 cents, Crude 3.50 3.50 2.50, Ashes noted.

Wilmington

Cotton market steadies as August outlook hints at exports

New York August 6 traders report renewed firmness in the cotton market opening with steady gains as weather concerns and potential export boosts frame the session. Prices climb with October to 26.60 and December near 25.75, while trade notes indicate cautious buying and firmings on shorts covering.

New York Liverpol

Turpentine and Rosin Stocks and Rates Report

In Savannah on August six the turpentine firm shows 381 4 stock with receipts 331 and no shipments. The rosin firm reports receipts 918 with no shipments and stock 87 728. The slate lists trading ranges for several grades from B D through W W with mixed 5.10 to 7.00 price movements.

Savannah Suate

Stocks Rally After Double Holiday Trading

New York trading resumed after the double holiday with several sizable advances led by United States Steel rising to 127 1-4 and American Sumatra up 3 1-2. Steel and allied issues showed gains while rails and metals were irregular and later sold off. Copper and utility shares remained strong as overall activity cooled.

New York United States Sumatra

Coffee Market Update From New York Trading Floor

Coffee prices in New York show futures steady with Rio grade at 9 1 8 cents. September futures near 7.98 and December at 8.08 as of August 6.

New York Rio

Cotton Seed Oil Market Closes Steady in New York

The cotton seed oil market in New York closed steady with spot at 15.00 and bids around 15.02 to 15.20 for August to September, and rallies into 15.29 to 15.38 for March. Total reported sales totaled 38,990 barrels.

New York

Stage of Water in Cape Fear River

Stage of water in Cape Fear river Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 a m yesterday 8.7 feet and falling.

Cape Fear River Fayetteville N. C

Continued Attacks on Von Reventlow Reported

Copenhagen reports that Count von Reventlow renews attacks on Richard von Kuhlman listed as successor to Dr. Alfred Zimmermann as head of the German foreign office. He labels von Kuhlman a pro-Balk and anti submarine warfare partisan of the former Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg.

Ity Associated Press Copenhagen Count von Reventlow Richard von Kuhlman Alfred Zimmermann Foreign Office Dr. von Kuhlman Dr 2vorthmann-Hollweg

Raw and refined sugar futures hit new highs in New York

Sugar markets in New York rose as prices for raw and refined grades climbed to new highs. Trading activity included 15,000 tons sold at noon and 25,250 tons by close with September December and January futures advancing.

New York

German Foreign Minister Von Kuehlmann Aims for Briton Ties

Amsterdam reports Dr Richard von Kuehlmann newly named German Foreign Minister is a foe of ruthless submarine warfare and an anti annexationist who seeks to avoid alienating Britain. The Nieuwe Courant says he will push for postwar cooperation with Britain and an early understanding with England.

Tvens Amsterdam Richard von Kuehlmann Nieuwe Courant the Hague von Kuehlmann Great Britain Great Britain Germany Nieuwe Courant Adds England

Sunrise and Sunset Tuesday Almanac Note

Weather brief notes sunrise and sunset times for Tuesday, with sparse data and placeholders indicating a regional almanac entry. No clear events or names beyond generic references.

French Soldier Garnedau Wins Legion of Honor for Body Recovery

Captain Garandeau with soldier Verdier crawled through No Man's Land under machinegun fire to recover the body of Lieut Seve, dragged to safety by tying it to his leg. Volunteers followed, returning with the second body, Serget Cretet and three troops. Croix de Guerre awarded to all.

Gatandtedtn Seve Garandeau Verdier No Man’s Land Olimo Cretet

Conference Set for September in Stockholm

The international Socialist conference date has been fixed for September to be held in Stockholm.

Stockholm

French Journal Officiel cites Lafayette escadrille pilots

Paris reports three Lafayette escadrille members honored in an army order Adjutant Raoul L. Lufbery praised for multiple aerial victories and bold actions Sergeant Willis H. Haviland credited with a victory near the German front line Sergeant Charles Johnson cited for services at Verdun and a victory on April 26 Lufbery later credited with a tenth victory and engagement with a hostile aircraft on July 30

Associated Press Paris Journal Officiel Today Lafayette Escadrille Raoul L. Lufbery Willis H. Haviland Charles Johnson Verdun Lufbery

Central Powers to Drive at Baghdad

Geneva based report cites Secolo of Rome claiming Germany, Austria and Turkey plan a major push to recapture Baghdad in mid September. General von Falkenhayn has arrived in Constantinople to command the offensive coalescing Turkish divisions from Dabradja and Thrace with Austria supplying heavy artillery and Germany officers.

Associated. Press Geneva Switz Bagdad Tle Secolo Rome von Falkenhayn Romania Constantinople Dabradja Thrace Austria Germmany

Reverend Hall Departs for Sneed's Ferry for Evanglistic Services

Rev. W. G. Hall, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, leaves this afternoon for Sneed's Ferry and will be away about ten days. He will assist in evangelistic services at Salem Church near Sneed's Ferry.

Salem Church W. G. Hall Southside Aptist Church Sneed's Ferry Mr. Hall Sneed’s Ferry

Argentina Demands Germany Reply Over Sinking Steamer

Buenos Aires reports breakdown of talks with Germany over the torpedoing of the Argentine steamer Toro. Argentina has sent a final note to Berlin demanding a clear reply within eight days to determine next steps in the diplomatic crisis.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Germany Berlin

Gold imports for British account reach 6.4 million dollars

New York reports a second British account gold shipment of 6.4 million dollars deposited at the Philadelphia mint, following a 6 million dollar shipment last week. Providence hosts the annual convention of the National Association of Chiropodists with many prominent practitioners in attendance and sessions through Friday.

Associated Press New York Canada Philadelphia Chiropodists Providence R. L National Association of Chiropodists

Boiler Makers End Their Strike at Alabama Drydock

About four hundred boiler makers and helpers returned to work at the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company in Mobile. Boilermakers will earn 4.50 a day instead of 4 and helpers 2.40 instead of 2. The union was not recognized. The men had been on strike last week.

Ssociated Press Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company

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