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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
10
Cotton prices showed renewed steadiness despite Texas reports. Active months rose 9 to 10 points with May at 28.83 and July at 29.33 as March and December softened on near term liquidation and weather concerns. Spot cotton in New York held at middling 32.00.
Spot trade in New Orleans stayed firm with prices advancing four to eight points during the half hour. Weather news from Texas showed more rain, but did not affect the market sentiment.
New Orleans spot cotton rose 23 points on Feb 19 with 1,291 bales to arrive and sales on the spot. Low middling 49, middling 30.88, good middling 31.02. Receipts 6,588. stock 452,619.
Liverpool reports a steady tone in spot prices with good middling at 23.57 and receipts of 38 000 bales including 4 300 American. Futures close steady with new contracts for February and March around 23.60 and 23.20 respectively across several months.
Cotton seed oil market closed quiet in New York as spot bids held in March and May at 2070. Sales posted at 2,800 barrels.
Private funeral services for Captain Ver Castle of the Royal Flying Corps were conducted at the Church of Transfiguration in New York City. The ceremony was led by Rev George D Houghton with Rev Herbert L Shipman of the U S Army Field Artillery as chaplain. A Royal Flying Corps detachment escorted the body to the church and officers served as pallbearers.
Washington February 18. The Fuel Administration plans to send Abrandt Peale a special assistant to Dr Garfield to Alabama to try to settle the miners strike. Peale is the Operators' representative in the Administration.
Local market listing shows scarce eggs and butter prices, spring and grown chickens, puddle ducks, guineas, dressed beef, Irish Maine Cobbler potatoes, N C hams shoulders ribs cabbage hides wool bees wax onions peanuts apples oranges and more with varied per unit or bag costs across regions. The sheet records multiple items with fluctuating quotes and notes scarcity in several lines.
Chicago notes show corn opening firm then up slightly amid unfavorable weather. Oats hit new high for season. hog receipts weaken pork margins. New York stocks rise on war aid and rails with gains in Liberty bonds, led by major names including General Electric and U S Steel amid active trading.
New York reports a Geneva dispatch alleging American troops in France face brutal police actions in plain clothes. The German press claims Paris papers describe numerous incidents of soldiers beaten by rubber clubs, stirring public sympathy for the soldiers.
Chicago on February 19 reports hogs receipts at 64 000 with mixed and heavy classes trading between 15 15 and 16 80 per hundred weight. Cattle receipts total 17 000 with native steers 18 50 to 13 50, cows and heifers 6 40 to 6 70, calves 8 25 to 13 50. Sheep receipts 16 000 with prices 9 for sheep and 13 50 to 16 50 for lambs.
Pet Friday February 15 reports Foreign Minton TEARS has been appointed food dictator with unlimited authority.
Geneva Feb 19 British French and Italian newspapers once banned at the German frontier are now admitted. American papers are allowed but carefully censored, particularly on American troop activity in France.
The Superior Court of New Hanover County hears a suit by Nettle M Blair against Andrew Blair Jr for absolute divorce on fornication and adultery. Defendant must appear at the April term beginning the first Monday in 1918 in Wilmington to answer or demur. otherwise the plaintiff seeks relief.
William L. Hutcheson president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners may be summoned before the Senate Commerce Committee as part of its inquiry into shipyard labor conditions. Chairman Fletcher indicated he would seek further information from the union leader.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon underwent an appendectomy today. The operation was reported very successful and the senator is resting easily.
The article asserts the forthcoming German offensive will be the fiercest yet but signals it marks the start of the end for Prussian militarism. It notes Allied numbers in men and artillery exceed the German forces and that victory hinges on the German breakthrough failing early.
Two transfers recorded by Tuesday afternoon show part of Lot 2 in Block 200 moving from S. R. Adams to L. Clayton Grant and C. D. Weeks for 100 dollars and other considerations. Part of Lot 48 Carolina Court went from George L. Farmer and wife to L. P. Matthews and wife and A. G. Warren for ten dollars and other considerations.
John A. Orrell declares candidacy for County Auditor to Democratic voters of New Han over County. He seeks support in the March 19 primary and notes his availability on Sundays Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
A note requests appreciation for any effort made on my behalf. It appeals to collaborators to assist and acknowledges gratitude in advance.
A speaker announces candidacy for the upcoming Hanover County primary election to be held March 19 1918 and outlines plans for the campaign. The notice notes the candidate seeks support in the local electoral contest and signals a formal entry into the race.
J. D. Edwards announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for the office of Register of Deeds in New Hanover County. He asks voters for their support.
A clerk announces candidacy for the office of clerk of the superior court and asks for public support. The statement emphasizes a commitment to serve and requests backing from residents.
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