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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
3
New York cotton prices firm after a modest rally led by pool cables and renewed trade interest. January and March futures rose to around 28.47 as selling pressure limited gains, with spot cotton also trading higher amid general market steadiness.
In New Orleans on December 6 buyers showed little interest and kept prices steady with small declines of 5 to 9 points. Spot cotton moved lower with about 1,200 bales traded and prices quoted around 27.50 to 28.88 cents. Stock levels reached roughly 324,900 bales.
New York December 6 closes steady for cotton seed oil with spot values and futures quoted. The report notes 2 2s price levels and a total market volume around 5,000 barrels, with January 18.50 and March futures variance.
The Wir raised prices to eighty cents a pound amid ongoing trials and management changes. Toebach as chief clerk Weies dent of the Northern Pa is mentioned as a key figure in the output shift.
An ad claims AREAL HAIR SAVES AND BEAUTIFIER restores hair and stops dandruff loss quickly. It promises new growth, relief from itching, and refunds if not satisfied, touting widespread trust and instant results for both men and women.
The day's early action showed railroad stocks lifting after Interstate Commerce Commission recommendations with Delaware and Hudgon, St Paul, Union Pacific, New York Central and Rock Island advancing, while Reading Canadian Pacific and Missouri Pacific slipped. Corn and oats rallied on seaboard demand with weather signs favoring higher cash prices, and a broad list of industrials and utilities fluctuated as futures and cash markets adjusted.
Halifax suffered widespread damage as a harbor explosion shattered ships and buildings. A munitions vessel collided with another, sparking fires that destroyed waterfront structures and left casualties reported. Officials note wartime censorship may delay full details while efforts to restore telegraph lines continue.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Matthew's Lutheran church hosts a patriotic social tomorrow from 3:30 to 10:30 pm with afternoon fancy work and refreshments and an evening program of living pictures and tableaux starting at 8:15. A silver offering will be collected for the National Special Aid, and half the proceeds go to that cause. Refreshments to follow.
A coroner and jury in Fayetteville North Carolina found Angelos Montes died by strangulation gagging at the hands of Leon Sturm and Rose Edwards. The inquest recommended detaining A B Byrd the house proprietor and Edna Phillips the chauffeur for further investigation.
Bernard Silverman formerly of Wilmington now works for General Pershing in France at the office of the Chief Signal Officer with the American Expeditionary Forces. He is a skilled stenographer and will earn 2000 dollars annually. He was asked for by name by General Pershing and has departed for overseas duty with passports secured.
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated November 23 1915 to the North Carolina Home Building Association the Merricks Delia B and John Merrick will sell at public auction at the Court House door in Wilmington on December 13 1917 at noon for cash the parcel at the intersection of Sixth Street and Marstellar Street in Wilmington described as block 7 according to city plan. Attorneys John D Bellamy & Son announce 20 days notice.
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