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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1918

Page

10

WRECK ABSENCE OF CAUTION KILLS SEVERAL NEAR FROSTS

Train collision near Frosts station after track repairs. The rear coach of No. 18 crushed by No. 42 blowing apart wooden coaches. Seven killed instantly, others died later in hospital. list of victims includes Melvin Robertson and Mrs. Johnson among many from South Carolina and surrounding areas.

Frosts Station Spartanburg Tomlinson Johnson Melvin Robertson St. Mathews S. C J. W.shuler 8. C Joe Ropp Columbia J. O. Meridith W. K. Ruff Fairfield J. H. Brown Westminster J. C. Franklin Anderson Newberry H. P. Shealy Batesburg F. A Eisemann McCormick, S. C Horace Early Statesville N. C

Liverpool cotton prices hold steady in spot trade

Liverpool market reports steady spot prices for mid, good middling, and low middling, with 34,000 bales receipts and 1,000 bales sold. Futures closed steady with February, March, and April contracts listed alongside old contracts and fixed rates.

Liverpool Orry Saez

Weather Summary for Wilmington and Vicinity

Weather report notes tail and colder tonight with Wednesday fair skies and fresh northwest winds. Stage of water on the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville was 7.4 feet at 8 am yesterday, river stages show rise and fall as day progresses. Weather Bureau reports February 26.

Wilmington Cape Fear River Fayetteville N. C

Local Market Prices for Farm Goods and Produce

Wholesale prices listed for eggs chickens ducks quail beef potatoes hides corn onions and nuts. Maine grown Irish Cobbler seed potatoes North Carolina handled hams shoulders and ribs cabbage tallow peanuts apples Winesap and Oranges also shown with per unit or per bag figures.

Maine N. C

Cotton seed oil market closes steady in New York

The cotton seed oil market in New York closed quiet with bids on spot and futures at 20.00 for spot and March, and 20.40 for May. No sales were recorded.

New York St. Paul American Car & Foundry Atchison Baldwin Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Central Leather Chicago Mil R. I. & Pace China Copper Col. Fuel & Iron Columbia Gas and Electric Cuba General Motors Great Northern Great Northern Ore Ctis Inspiration Copper Int Marine Pid Kennecott Aenee Be ES Ing, “Y. Poste Maxwell Motor. Co. Ee Wy Dee Ae Mexican Petroleum Miami Copper Midvale Steel Cone Sess Pacific Navada Coppers New York Central Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Ohio Cities Gas Pennsylvania Pittsburg Coal Ray Consolidated Copper Ross Sa Gatee Ae Republic Iron A and Steel Sinclair Oil Scher Tide -Male Southern Pacific Southern Railway Studebaker Co Tennessee Copper Texas Co Eae Union Pacific Ais Ae We United Cigar Stores U. S. Industrial Alcohol U. S. Rubber United States Steel Utah Copper Wabash Ptd Westinghouse Electrico Willys-Overland A. T Gulf Stateeree Seaboard Sloss-Sheland Irons United Fruits Virginia C General Electric American A. G W. KE New York

Turpentine and Rosin Markets Report in Savannah

In Savannah on February 25 turpentine stayed firm with 64 receipts and 112 shipments. Rosin also held firm with 239 receipts and 167 shipments. stock levels stood at 25,043 turpentine and 89,035 rosin. Bid and offer quotes for various grades ranged from 5.95 to 7.50.

Savannah

Shipping Board Chief Hurley Arrival In Wilmington Awaited

The Wilmington chamber and Governor Bickett seek exact arrival dates for Edward N. Hurley head of the Shipping Board. Officials promised prompt notice to the governor once a specific day is confirmed, while Bickett declined to share when he may depart Raleigh.

Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Coast Line Edward N. Hurley Shipping Board Bickett Chamber Hurley Dispatch Raleigh Wilmington

Intercessional Services at St James Episcopal Tomorrow

Community service of intercession at St James Episcopal church will be held tomorrow from 6 until 3 30 p m. Rev M T Plyler of Grace Methodist church will deliver the address and the general Christian community is urged to attend.

St. James’ Episcopal Church M. T. Plyler Grace Methodist Church

Captain Fallon Speaks Tonight After Missing Train

Captain David Fallon spoke at the Academy of Music tonight after missing his morning train and traveling by automobile. He addressed audiences in Lumberton last night and Clarkton this morning, continuing his engagement despite the delay.

Fallon David Fellon Academy of Music Lumberton Clarkton

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