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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
7
New York cotton prices showed a mixed day with March slipping early but recovering as reports indicated about 500 bales moved. May and July futures climbed while the market drew solid trade buying and limited selling as bulls cited bullish guidance.
New York spot cotton quotes show middling grade at 32.15 cents a pound as of February 21.
New Orleans cotton rose on first notice day with 200 bales traded as deliveries were scarce. Prices advanced about 12 to 27 points, spot cotton steady with mid points rising. Spot sales on hand total 580 with receipts 5,895 and stock at 465,068.
Liverpool on February 21 reports spot prices higher with good middling at 4 1 5, middling 23.45, low middling 21.92 and good ordinary 21.92. Futures settle steady with February at 23.90 and contracts through July around 22.50, with old contracts showing similar levels. Receipts show 0.
The cotton oil market in New York closed quiet on February 21 with spot and futures trading for March and May at 20 40, indicating subdued activity and limited sales.
The South Carolina rail commission received a National Road Administration letter requesting a survey of railroad siting in the state. It notes possible connections between former competing lines at low cost to open new routes and aid freight dispatch and shipment. The commission is asked to provide information on where such connections could be made.
Columbia S C February 21 declares a parent wished to keep his family together while three Dorans, Charles E Doran Milan Jr and Donald Doran enlist in the 317th Field Artillery at Camp Jackson. Illam E Doran another son was already in camp here.
Chicago on February 21 reports hogs receipts at 60 000 with unsettled ranges 16 60 to 17 10 and pigs 12 50 to 15 75. Cattle receipts 15 000 with firm values from 6 50 to 13 80, cows 6 50 to 11 75, calves 8 50 to 13 75. Sheep 16 000 receipts and firm with sheep 10 00 to 13 25 and lambs 13 50 to 16 60.
Fair and slightly colder tonight with continued cold Friday. Cape Fear river stage at Fayetteville 9.0 feet this morning. U.S. Weather Bureau reports indicate dry conditions with low temperatures and a stable forecast for the period.
Ottawa reports that in the British House of Commons a suggestion for an inquest into Sir Cecil Spring-Rice's death was not treated seriously. Dr. Thomas Gibson said the former ambassador died of heart failure triggered by a heavy dinner after an afternoon of skating.
In response to a Riksdag interpellation Premier Eden said some Finnish circles favor Swedish intervention, but a large portion of Finns oppose it. Sweden would not seek armed action unless Swedish rights and interests are violated.
Illinois Senator Lewis warned in the Senate that theAdministration Railroad bill signals government control of railroads and other public utilities. He argued the measure marks the start of federal ownership over telegraph, telephone, coal and oil lands, and essential services to protect public welfare. He claimed private railroads failed in war readiness and sovereignty, and that government control would prevent Bolshevik uprisings.
Intercepted German wireless dispatch quotes Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Eastern front commander, telling troops that Russia is sick and attempting to spread a moral infection. He urges fighting the contagion and defending liberty amid Trotzky influence. Germany reportedly echoes these sentiments.
New York on February 21 reports that the Baby Carriage Vote of enfranchised women is seen as a new factor in upcoming congressional elections in the metropolitan district. District leaders expect heavy women registration Friday and Saturday with a woman posted outside each polling place to watch infants while mothers register.
William L. Hutcheson president of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners today refused to sign the wage adjustment board memo already signed by 17 other shipworkers unions. He submitted a counter proposal and said no further talks until the board accepts it. The proposal reportedly seeks to confine wage and hour questions to the Department of Labor and require all labor to be hired through the department.
New York February 21 An Aero Club of America executive board meeting was convened to address the airplane situation on the American front in France. Club officials say the reports indicate a serious situation and steps will be taken to assist the government in removing the menace. Dispatches note German air control over the American sector with enemy machines operating nearly at will.
Gold Hill Utah Feb 21 seven Indians on the Goshute reservation said to be leaders of a protest against the draft law are in custody of Fort Douglas soldiers. Troops arrested the leaders and the objectors agreed to obey the draft. The captives will be sent to Salt Lake City for Federal authorities handling.
Paris dispatch reports Portugal plans a direct vote for president of the Republic soon. Deputies and Senators will be elected simultaneously with special powers to revise the constitution. President Machado was exiled after a December revolution. Dr Sidinio Paes leads the cabinet.
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