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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
3
The Wilmington market report shows December 17 price moves with initial gains in cotton futures fading into net declines and a broader stock market opening with rails weak and industrials gaining. Spot cotton quotes and naval stores summary appear alongside general price levels for staples and farm products.
Insurance Commissioner James R. Young warns against inflammable Christmas decorations and electrical hazards that can start fires. He urges careful material choices, proper electric wiring by qualified electricians, vigilant supervision of candles, and timely removal of decorations to prevent losses and injuries.
Spot cotton quotes for New Orleans show sales around 200 bales with low middling near 28 cents and good middling at 28.88 cents. The market reflects a steady session with prices holding near recent levels.
The Lew Orleans cotton market shows a modest uptick with prices hovering around 28 cents. Trading ranges list high 28.13 and low 27.22 with notable activity near 27.50 to 27.69 as investors assess supply and demand factors.
The seed oil market shows quiet trade with spot at 18.50 and March contract at 18.55. Total sales amount to 4,540 units.
The Cotton market lists prices for middling, low middling and ordinary grades with values around 22 cents for good middling and 21 cents for low middling. It notes 2,700 Amer ints and 45,000 bales, with new contracts and old contracts quoted across months from January to June.
Dec 17 market figures show Hog prices quoted from 5.? to 16.40 with various weights and receipts around 15,000. Cattle quotes include western steers and stockers, cows and heifers, and heifers with limited detail. lambs listed with a range near 12.50.
Dec 17 reports eased export inquiry affecting oats and hog prices. Opening prices drifted from unchanged to lower for January and May futures, with sharp declines across the board as market levels shifted downward.
A fragmented OCR list shows commodity terms and quotes including oats barley and prices, with figures like 4.20 7 5 and 45.00 45.40 23.80 24.10, alongside mentions of No 2 yellow No 4 yei and standard weights, indicating trace market data from an old newspaper page.
Captain E. A. Metts requests members of the reserve militia to meet at the mv tomorrow evening at a time to be announced.
A two six story Norfolk tobacco plant on X Street was gutted by fire early yesterday. Estimated loss around 500 dollars. The blaze spread quickly, gutting the building and destroying machinery. Officials call the fire suspicious and possibly the work of an incendiary. The plant produced cigarettes and left the entire workforce unemployed.
A new telephonic device detects metal in wounds. It is moved over the patient and hums above shrapnel or shell splinters. It guides a probe toward hidden metal and may indicate magnetic metal that can be withdrawn electromagnetically without incision.
Secretary Laker stated reports that commanding officers were ordered to refuse Christmas furloughs are false. He said camps should discourage unusual furlough numbers due to strained transportation and the potential burden of sending many men home for the holiday.
Washington officials forecast boosting American Red Cross enrollment from five million to ten to fifteen million as district offices coordinate an intense drive nationwide to swell membership before Christmas Eve.
Leading express firms said to the Interstate Commerce Commission that their August operating income fell to a deficit of 5494 dollars, vs 931000 dollars earned in the prior August. For eight months ending August they reported 1188090 dollars in operating income, down from 5092000 dollars a year earlier.
Washington December 17 Associated Press indicates President Wilson will take no further action on the railroad controversy until Congress reconvenes after Christmas.
Washington December 17 The Ocean Steamship Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to file rate increases of 3 to 6 cents per hundred pounds on all water class and commodity rates from Boston New York and Providence to Augusta Savannah and Beaufort.
The Weather Bureau forecast a marine rise in temperature for the Ohio Valley, Lower Lake region and Atlantic coast districts by Tuesday. The report notes warmer conditions beginning soon.
Des Moines Iowa December 17 Frank A Gotch retired world heavyweight wrestling champion died at his home Hunaholdt Iowa at noon Sunday from araemic poisoning after two years of declining health
Washington December 17 Associated Press reports no general reconsideration of the War Tax bill this session. Finance committee chairman Simmons said the measure is not perfect and that corrective legislation will be needed to fix inconsistencies, despite Republican criticism.
The Tennessee River around Johnsonville Tennessee is frozen for the first time, marking a notable weather record. Dee reports the unusual river ice with a historic chill in the air.
State Fire Marshall of Kansas urges extreme care as Christmas goods go on display and decorations rise in homes stores and churches. Avoid bad wiring open lights near paper or flammable decor and keep cotton or flimsy materials away from trees and windows. Use metal tinsel and asbestos fiber on trees and discard trees safely after Christmas to prevent fires.
Supt. Washington Catlett urged county unit school systems as the most efficient and economical base, noting New Hanover funds are pooled for all county schools and that strong county high schools are essential to democracy. Dr. N W Walker praised the county high school as a standard for assessing overall school quality.
Peterson and Rulfs headline a Christmas slippers showcase. Local venue hosts a festive exhibition pitting two noted athletes in seasonal style and community cheer.
Washington December 17 Major General Goethals has been offered the job of quartermaster general to succeed Major General Sharpe. Detachments of officers named by Secretary Baker to sit on the War Department War Council indicate a re arrangement of top commands. Provost Marshal General Crowder remains in his current role on the council.
Washington December 17. Congressional recess set from tomorrow through January 3 after Senate adopts the House resolution approving the holiday break. The plan follows negotiations to allow members time with families and constituents.
A Te Deum was sung in Notre Dame Cathedral Paris this afternoon to honor the liberation of Jerusalem from Turkish rule. The observance marks a significant geopolitical milestone as crowds note the historic event and prominent clergy lead prayers for peace.
British troops on the Italian front launched an attack against Austro German positions yesterday according to the German war office. Berlin via London reported the action dated December 17.
Descriptions of Turkish efforts to reach Jerusalem show heavy losses including nearly 1,000 prisoners and 700 wounded. Reports recall famine and executions in Jerusalem, American relief work, and the shifting defense as Enver Pasha’s plans unfolded.
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