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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
3
Market notes show fluctuating cotton activity with Western and Southern sources guiding moves. January futures around 28.25 with several shifts in highs and lows, plus spot activity in New Orleans and Evans area receipts near 7,235 bales.
Washington reports no nation plans a formal Christmas truce this year though fighting may pause on the holiday. Soldiers abroad will celebrate as their customs allow while gifts flow from home. The piece notes Christmas traditions in France Germany Austria and general wartime changes.
Cotton statistics report a 63,000 bale weekly export and stock of 401,000 with 48,000 imports and no exports recorded.
The document notes reserve totals and capital requirements with figures like 3170,846,650 and 71,802,140 cited as comparisons to prior values. It references weekly financial indicators and the status of banking house banks and money markets in the period.
Cotton seed sale notice lists March 18 85 as the sale date with total sales none and mentions seed types Spat and Decenyer ary T255. Contains market line items and pricing shorthand referencing seed lots and a penny value.
Savannah figures show turpentine sales 431-2 with receipts 160 and shipments 117 stock 25 737. Rosin activity records sales 896 receipts 991 shipments 710 stock 79 692. Prices listed: B D BE F 6 05, G 6 07 1 2, H I 6 10, K 6 60, M 6 85, Ni 7 50, W G 7 0, W W 7 60.
Chicago markets report Dec 15 with hogs totaling 30000 receipts and varied prices from 15.35 to 16.25 for different hog categories. Cattle receipts around 2000 show steady trends with native steers 7.15 to 14.30 and cows 5.00 to 11.10. Sheep receipts 2000 with weth ers 8.90 to 13.00 and lambs 12.50 to 16.75.
An unofficial Berlin telegram forwarded from Geneva says Emperor William intends a final peace offer in a Christmas message to European foes. He warns that those who reject it will bear responsibility for bloodshed in 1918. Sources: Associated Press London dated December 15.
Central News dispatch from Christiania reports that Norway has officially lost 5 000 steamers during the war. The same dispatch notes the sinking of two additional steam ships.
The inter allied council discussing war purchases and finances convened in London. Oscar T. Crosby, assistant secretary of the United States Treasury, was elected president.
A dramatic exchange unfolds as an Athenian sculptor Poulapolis seeks to immortalize Miss Rhodes in marble arguing youth’s perfect lines belong in youth’s springtime. She resists, preferring motion pictures over the marble treatment despite nine letters and a dramatic push.
New York reports heavy profit taking as most shares fall from yesterday's highs. Rails lead declines with 1 to 2 points losses, steel and copper issues drop 1 to 3 points, while United States Steel slides to 81 1/4. Volume reaches about 850,000 shares as closing remains weak and many issues trade lower.
The wife and family of Mr. John T. Keen express sincere gratitude to friends and acquaintances for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement after his death.
Jean Baptiste Glockin first officer of the Mont Blanc testified at the government inquiry into the Halifax disaster. He said the signals from the relief ship Imo before the collision were contrary to navigation rules.
Rome reports the earthbound assault strength in Italy as 52 divisions on the front lines, including 45 Austrians and 7 Germans. Four German and four Austrian divisions are said to be held in reserve behind the front.
Charley Neary a longtime Milwaukee boxer now retired for several years proposes a come back. He eyes a return to the ring in local or regional bouts and says he will train hard to resume competition.
Ida May Park transitions from stage to screen directing with Bluebird features and stars Dorothy Phillips in all her films. Glen MacWilliams of Douglas Fairbanks’s staff wins a bride after a Los Angeles staged brawl with notable wrestlers and pugilists. Universal City plans gate closures during the rainy season to handle tourist crowds at the studios.
A morning scene near Ninety Street and Broadway shows a fleet of automobiles blocking both sides in front of the Standard Theatre. Hundreds of well dressed men and women disembark as a new social crowd, described as an extras group, draws attention with their striking appearance.
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