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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
3
Cotton prices moved in narrow ranges with October steady near 28.90 to 28.98 as January and March contracts fluctuated. Southern activity and shifting from near months caused brief climbs, then renewed selling pressure as New Orleans futures opened lower and selling dominated in the first half hour.
Fragmentary OCR shows spot cotton activity with arriving sales estimated at 5 415 bales and a stock figure of 289 314. The faded text includes dates and prices around 15 09 and 29 50 but readability is limited.
Selling prices remain unchanged as 3600 bales of cotton are reported with receipts near 4000 bales. The market shows quiet activity with cash prices holding around 20.71 to 20.88, while forward quotes and specific grades are sparsely cited.
Trading notes show cotton seed costs holding steady with quotes around 18.35 to 18.50 and a 2900 unit figure, indicating a stable seed market in New York and York area negotiations.
Washington reports that Frank Cadue of the infantry was executed in France after a court martial. The War Department approved the action, noting Cadue assault a French girl and that liquor influenced his crime. This marks a rare military execution by the United States in World War II context.
A Sofia government statement confirms Bulgaria has opened negotiations with its allies signaling a move toward peace. The Bulgarian Parliament has been informed of the development in what is described as a coordinated effort with allied powers.
AP reports Mexican bandits led by Luis numbering about 100 captured the town of Agua Leana on the Mexican side near Zapata Texas. Troops from Corpanga garrison were said to be moving toward the area to engage the raiders.
Dec. 3 report says the first war council failed to reach a decisive decision amid absence of key figures. Officials cited unclear strategy as the session adjourned.
A fragment reports General Staff Headquarters refusing to recognize Bolsheviki, noting reserves of regiments and machine ruts as the force. The Petrograd dispatch adds uncertainty to official stance on the Bolsheviki.
Chicago receipts spark bullish tilt as heavy corn demand looms and oats advance. New York shares drift higher early with Marine, Studebaker, Texas Co and United States Steel among movers. bonds steady as rails show mixed moves. Prices for grains and meats listed, while cash yellow corn and other staples noted.
Thirteen convicts in solitary confinement escaped Joliet State Penitentiary by breaking through steel doors and beating guards. They exited their cells, sawed through barred doors, and climbed a fifteen foot wall while guards fired in pursuit. John Carlson, night captain, and a guard were knocked unconscious during the breakout.
Representative Gillett of Massachusetts will guide House Republicans while Leader Mann is at Johns Hopkins Hospital for neuritis. Mann’s diagnosis shows no other issues and he is expected to return after the Christmas holidays.
Oscar Lewishohn banker and husband of actress Ddna May died in a New York hospital today at age 53 after an intestinal operation. He and May wed in 1906.
Dr. Edward N. Calisch of Temple Beth Ahabah Richmond Wa has been urged by Louis Grossman president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis to head Jewish welfare work for the training camps of America with headquarters in New York. If he accepts he would move to New York to remain there for the rest of the war.
The Treasury’s working balance rose to a record $2.516 billion on December 3 aided by $685 million from the latest certificates of indebtedness due next June and $42 million from Liberty loan payments. The prior high was $1.968 billion reached November 23.
Berlin reports from London that since Friday German forces have captured 6900 British troops in the Cambrai region. The German general staff notes also that 100 guns were captured.
Stage of water in Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 a m yesterday 7.1 feet.
Public auction on December 13, 1917 at noon at the Wilmington court house door to sell Lot 6, Block 7 in the City of Wilmington, secured by a 1915 mortgage from Delia B Merrick and Joan Dick to North Carolina Home Building Association. Attorneys D Bellam & Son, D Kenson listed.
Mrs. E May Glenn Toon led a community Thanksgiving dinner for W. L. I. boys at Fort Caswell. Town donors include Ellis Lodge a 15 pound turkey Crescent Candy Co H L Wollers Jello and many others providing turkeys pies fruit sugar and groceries. Turkeys baked by the New York Restaurant. Dinner widely praised.
Long session of Congress begins as Republicans Bleakley and Merritt replace the late Ebenezer Hill. War measures. universal military training. labor questions. prohibition and woman suffrage loom. Civil rights bill and war costs scrutiny, with attacks on La Follette and Hardwick draft repeal threats. President Wilson to name many officers soon.
In the Recorder's Court this morning Eliza Clark colored was charged with obstructing the sidewalk and taxed with the costs All other cases were continued.
Grace Gassette of Chicago wins the Cross of the Legion of Honor for leading the Franco American Surgical Appliance committee. She is also elected an honorary corporal stretcher bearer by the 109th regiment of France.
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