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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
3
New York cotton prices opened lower with losses around 8 points as near months ease under liquidation. Liverpool buyers steady, but overall sentiment unsettled with sporadic demand and further liquidation seen amid a choppy market.
Early trading in New York and Wilmington mixed with brief gains and losses as investors awaited bureau reports. Declines dominated corn and oats on embargo news. many leaders fell, while Liberty bonds held steady amid a broad market downturn and scattered price quotes across commodities and stocks.
The Boys Department of the Wilmington Y M C A announces a full membership roll at 250, a four year effort led by Secretary Johnson. Waiting lists form for new applicants as current members fill the available capacity. The program includes physical training under Directors Keller, Huntington, and Hinnant, with weekly Bible study and strong participation across three school classes and two business classes.
Senate approves war resolution with Austria Hungary amid swift action anticipated in both houses. Debate centers on scope with Turkey and Bulgaria. Senate prefers a concise form aligning with Germany declaration. House and Senate await final drafting and procedural adjustments to resolve differences.
Spot cotton prices in New York show Wing at 29.95 per unit as of December 7. Brief market note records a single quoted level without further context or multiple warrants.
Spot cotton in Orleans shows low middling and middling levels with the 1% point discount. Receipts total 6,901 and stock stands at 303,249 alongside prices near 28.19 for good middling.
Market bulletin shows a spot market for cotton with figures on bale receipts totaling about 12 000 and 2 000 plus bales in new contracts. Prices quoted include 22.99 and 20.95 20.81 20.65 with several figures indicating fixed price contracts for January and February delivery reflecting the week’s activity in Liverpool.
The cotton seed market closed steady in York with spot December at 18.30, January at 18.35, and Indiana May at 19.00 asked. A public sale continues all next at Wilmington Shoe Company.
A conference of North and South Carolina cotton seed crushers with Food Administrator Henry Page and David Coker is set for Monday at 2 PM in Raleigh to fix cotton seed and cake prices. A Washington Crushers Division representative may attend to help stabilize the unsettled industry and avoid future food administration restrictions.
Members of the Wilmington Drum Corps and other Shriners returned from New Bern after attending the fall reunion of Sudan Temple held Wednesday night. Forty five initiates joined the order at the ceremonial session and new officers were elected led by Illustrious Potentate James C. Braswell.
Lee Woodcock died last night at 10 o clock at his father L R Woodcock s Delgado street residence after a three year illness. He leaves a wife and a small son along with his parents and relatives. His funeral will be held in Bladen county with services at the family burial ground after an early morning train to Atkinson.
Mr W A McGirt will be the speaker at the boys meeting at the Y M C A on Sunday afternoon at five o clock.
School committeemen from every district in New Hanover county meet tonight at 8 at the Court House to discuss school problems. Superintendent Prof Washington Catlett backs teachers sharing opinions. Prof John J Blair will attend. All interested in education are invited.
All city attorneys are urged to attend a 5 o'clock meeting at the court house called by the New Hanover Legal Advisory Board. The gathering aims to enroll lawyers to assist with selective service act operations for classifying registrants and aiding exemption boards and individuals.
An eye witness describes desperate combat as Austro German forces renew flank efforts in Italy. Italians defend Monte Castelgomberto and hold key passes into the Brenta valley while suffering heavy losses alongside German and Austrian units. The Asiago plateau is likened to a future Verdun in strategic importance.
Public sale continues all next week. Wilmington Shoe Company advances the proceedings and sets the timeline for bidders and transit.
Advert says Bosciee's Germany Syrup has been used for fifty one years across the United States to treat coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It promises a good night's rest with easy expectoration and natural healing, available in 25 and 75 cent bottles at Green's Drug Store.
Public foreclosure sale of property in Wilmington by North Carolina Home Building Association. Mortgage dated November 23 1915 to be sold at the Court House door on December 13 1917 at noon for cash. Property described as part of Lot 6 Block 7 Marstellar Street area. Attornies John D Bellamy & Son. 30 days 11 13.
Norfolk Southern Railroad urges the public to ship Christmas packages at least ten days before the holiday. With heavy war material movement and usual shipments, all baggage mail and express cars must be used to ensure on time delivery and reduce disappointment. J. F. Dalton signs as general agent.
The Progressive Railway of the South announces schedule changes effective Nov 12 1916. No 13 3 55 pm runs Wilmington to Charlotte with Pullman car. No 19 5 00 am Wilmington to Charlotte. Sleeping car service Wilmington to Charlotte. open 10 pm for passengers. Arrivals No 14 12 34 pm from Charlotte with Parlor car. No 20 12 10 am from Charlotte. Passengers may remain in sleeper until 7 30 am.
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