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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
3
The report lists wholesale prices for various groceries and farm items. Items include spring chickens, grown chickens, potatoes, hams, shoulders and ribs, cabbage, hides, wool, corn, salt pork, tallow, onions, and peanuts with specific price figures across quantities and conditions.
York December 1 cotton trading was subdued with uneven moves amid late buying and pressure from weekend clearing. Prices opened slightly lower to higher across active months, January easing then slipping after the call as traders eyed government reports and spot demand from Atlantic markets.
The New Orleans cotton market opened irregularly with January up 4 points briefly, then drifted lower for a half hour. By the end of the period the market showed a net decline of about 1 to 1 1/2 points, finishing around 28.0 to 28.5 as liquidation pressed the long side.
New York December 1 cotton seed market closed quiet with limited activity. Only about 5 700 barrels sold as traders noted smut concerns and subdued demand.
New York reports the actual reserve of clearing house banks and list companies for the week shows 152,122 in excess of legal requirements. This marks an increase of 38,750 from last week.
York mercantile report lists sterling 60 days at 4.71 1/2, 60 day bills at 4.71 2, commercial bills at 4.71 1/?, deruvid 4.75 1/2, cables 4.76, and York silver at 84 1/4.
Weather favorable for corn yields a prospect of larger receipts, with prices opening lower. January around 1.26 and May near 1.18 to 1.15 reflect declines across grains. Hog market weakens as commissions report light buying and steadied trade later.
In Paris on December 1 the Supreme War Council met in a hotel to discuss the Western Front. The gathering aims to produce a joint military plan and will last several days. American Secretary in Paris attended alongside Colonel aides.
Ruppert and manager Hug are pursuing promising players from various regions. Newport Naval Reserve in high demand as clubs invite top stars to showcase talent in upcoming battles.
Fragmentary text notes a rare period without significant strikes since an unclear and early stage. Mentions a general positive tone about labor activity and a possible reference to an unnamed event or timeline.
The session opens with uneven trading led by U S stocks, rails slipping notably including Union Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio while steels and motors rally later softens losses. Closing steady after about 150000 shares traded. Liberty bonds quoted around 97.76 to 97.80, 3 1/2s near 98.90 to 98.98 with a wide list of industrials and rails shown in quotes.
Savannah December 1 market notes show turpentine firm at 45 1 2 with 200 sales, 672 receipts, 81 shipments and 24 400 stock. Rosin also firm with 1 450 sales, 2 659 receipts, 919 shipments and 79 718 stock. Bid ranges listed from 6.25 to 7.65 for various grades and terms.
In Mineola New York on December 1 1924 the Bianca de Saulles murder trial nears verdict as both sides rest. Prosecution witnesses depict rational conduct amid alleged injuries while defense counters with lived luxuries England travels and care details.
Berlin reports that German forces captured guns and men in the Cambrai area but British lines indicate most troops and weaponry were withdrawn safely. German casualties were heavy while British losses were likely significant though counterattacks continue with fighting extending into today.
Washington dispatch reports James R. Mann will stay as minority leader when Congress reconvenes next week. Ill health and a nervous breakdown prompted a long absence. no successor named as Republicans plan to let Mann return after holidays if his condition allows.
At 8 a m yesterday the Cape Fear River stage in Fayetteville North Carolina was 4.3 feet.
A warning urges households and businesses to remove rubbish heaps as they are top fire sources. It notes fires cause extensive property loss and loss of life, and stresses a safety first step. Fire Prevention Day in North Carolina is observed on Tuesday, October 9.
Advertisements note the day Sunday with bank deposit terms at 4 percent compound interest in the Savings Department of the American Bank & Trust Co. A fresh stock of Roysters Peanut Brittle is available at Wilmington Grocery Company.
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