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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
3
Chicago grain markets show a downward tilt on expectations of safe crop levels with December and May futures easing while purchases stabilize. Wall Street opens with broad stock declines across steel, copper, and transport issues as U S Steel and rail shares lead losses, and a mixed list of industrials and commodities trade in narrow ranges.
The cotton market opened lower by 9 to 14 points amid renewed selling and mixed early activity. October and January held around 23 cents, with a tentative rally fading after rumors of southern crop conditions and a broad market disappointment. Spot cotton in New York remained quiet at 24.85 cents for middling.
In New Orleans on August 23 dry weather in the western belt lifted prices briefly before a decline as private bureau data showed a small wage loss for the month. After half an hour of trading, nearby months were 10 to 11 points under yesterday’s close, with options barely steady and a net drop of 11 to 19 points.
New Orleans spot cotton eased with sales totaling 27 bales, arrivals none, and prices at low middling 24.57 cents, middling 25.00 cents, good middling 25.50. Receipts were 1,868 with stock at 76,746 bales.
Liverpool reports reduced spot demand with prices down for good middling 19.55 and middling 19.10 while sales reach 2,000 bales including 1,200 American. Futures also lower with August at 17.90 and May-June at 15.86. No receipts recorded.
The New York cotton seed oil market closed steady with spot at 14.10 and futures ranging from January 15.07 to 16 and March 15.19 to 20. August bids 15.00 and September 15.34 to 30. October 15.28 to 30. November 15.07 to 11 and December 15.05 to 15.07. Total sales reached 30 000.
Stage of water in the Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina measured 2.2 feet at 8 a m yesterday indicating a low but navigable level for local waterways.
Police search for suspects after criminals forced entry to Mr P L Sellars grocery at Ninth and Grace, stealing a barrel of flour several sides of meat hams a watch and coal. Entry gained by removing a lock with investigation underway and no arrests as of this afternoon.
About 7,000 mechanics and civilian employees at the Philadelphia navy yard pledged earnest cooperation with the government in all war plans. A delegation presented a memorial signed by the entire workforce urging others to give their fullest duty to the country at this time.
United States loses Canadian title to Europe in a Lord's cricket ground baseball clash. The London Sunday Dispatch notes a social scene with Princess Louise and Lady Astor among attendees, as Canada leads 12 to 3 when time ends. Arlie Latham is highlighted as a key American entertainer.
Washington reports from the census bureau show totals for the period August 1 1916 to July 31 1917. Notable figures include 4,493,528 tons of cotton seed received, 4,473,930 tons crushed, 33,927 tons on hand, plus crude and refined oil production and stock, cake and meal, linters, hull fibre, and import/export volumes.
A Sea Cliff resident seeks draft exemption citing seven cousins serving in the German army. The claim notes immediate family military connections as the basis for requested relief from conscription.
Berlin dispatches report German newspapers reacting to the Chancellor's Reichstag address. Vorwaerts and Tageblatt praise the pledge to present Germany’s answer to the Pope while Hin denburg notes a favorable military outlook. Taeglische Rundschau laments lack of critique of the Pope proposals.
Mrs Annie P P O Box 675 Pretlow contact via phone 783 listed for home demonstration department outreach and inquiries.
Mr H R Camp urges canning pears this year to prevent waste and ensure market demand. Readily available jars No 3 or No 10 with light syrup suit excess pears. The recipe covers washing peeling core coring and steam tendering in water then boiling in syrup before sealing jars or cans.
Washington reports that the treasury comptroller ruled that National Guard officers and men receive federal service pay based on their guard service. A third enlistment man in the guard would get a third enlistment pay from the government. Thousands of guardsmen will thus receive higher pay than expected.
The North Carolina Junior Order United American Mechanics held its 27th annual meeting with 366 councils in the state. New officers include Councilor H O Sapp and Treasurer Geo W Fulp. Delegates adopted resolutions pledging fealty to President Wilson and the war effort.
The Belgian War Commission has officially ended its mission. Baron Moncheur, head of the mission, announced a few days of unofficial stay in New York with a luncheon and dinner and a review of the Seventh Regiment in Central Park.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Anderson McKoy, widow of Major Thomas Hall McKoy, were held at St. James Episcopal Church at 10:30 this morning. The body was laid to rest beside her husband in Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers included Harry Woollcott, Raymond Hunt, T. B. Willard, J. O. Carr, Fred W. Dick, Aubrey Parsley, Joseph W. Yates, and R. C. Cantwell.
Viscount Y Kawai and M Okuchi of Japan traveled from Rome via San Francisco to the Orient. They attended a European assembly at the Pope Benedict thirteenth era and a U S official earlier secret meetings with entente nations. The Rome gathering was invited by the Italian government and involved parliament members from several lands.
Alabama obituary notes the death of General J W Whiting a retired local banker and Confederate veteran in Mobile on August 23 he leaves a widow and is widely known across the South
Washington August 23. Threats of a strike at the New York navy yard do not arouse anxiety at the Navy Department. Secretary Daniels believes the wage adjustments now under consideration by a joint board of the navy War Department and Labor will be equitable and prevent disputes. No official information has reached the department about a union at the New York yard. Daniels said the government will recognize conditions warranting higher wages for certain classes of work.
Two cases docketed today in Recorder's court involve two defendants both colored. BE F McDonald charged with traffic ordinance violation, continued to tomorrow. Annie Jane indicted on grancry charge dismissed as not guilty. Martha Howard alias Louise Kennedy taxed with est. court finds charge frivolous and not for the State's good. Howard failed to appear. capial ordered for her arrest.
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