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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
10
The market roundup notes cotton futures closing near 31.85 and May around 30.58 as near term demand holds steady. Spot middling uplands listed at 31.80 with Wilmington naval stores showing spirits, rosin, tar, and crude prices in small ranges.
In New Orleans on January 25 unsettled cotton trading opened with prices 9 to 18 points higher due to a favorable political tone but supply increased, pushing the market back to near the prior close. Close numbers show barely steady with low and high spans around 28.60 to 29.44 and sales of 309,000 bales to arrive 666, receipts at 5,330 and stock at 416,920.
Liverpool January 25 spot cotton shows red demand with prices steady. Good middling 23.36, low middling 22.84, good ordinary 21.84. receipts 5 000 bales all American. Futures closed quiet with January 23.66 and March 22.99 as key points.
Liverpool weekly statistics show total forwarding 64 000 bales to mills with 48 000 American origin. Stock stands at 416 000 with 284 000 American. Exports total 37 000, all American. No exports listed to other origins.
The cotton oil market closed quiet in New York with spot bids for January and March at 20.35, 20.30 and 400 barrels sold. Word spread that veteran fighter George Lablance, nicknamed the ¢, was seriously hurt while chopping wood in Maine.
Notes suggest Lewis Lewis of Philadelphia could rise to the top if he proves himself against rivals in the Lewis family group Willie Harry and others. The report also mentions baseball anger over unsigned players and talks of St Louis potentially selling Roger Hornsby amid a season with strong Giants and a Yankees World Series dream.
Akron boxer Khany Griffiths has obtained a refereeing license from the Akron commission while local markets report whiskey distribution and a Glasgow firm involved in buying and selling. The piece notes mistletoe and wine practices by an era of British Army and colonial trade.
A $1,250,000 campaign seeks weekly allowances for 16 year olds to honor blind soldiers and sailors. The effort, tied to military officers and a pledge nicknamed Wristwatch Puck, emphasizes punctuality and discipline as a tribute to Napoleon’s era.
New York early trading shows gains in oils and related sectors with Atlantic Gulf up nearly three points and Mexican Petroleum up two. Industrials and rails advance or hold, US Steel firming after initial weakness, Liberty bonds unchanged amid mixed volume. Chicago grain rally follows small-lot buying, corn rebounds from early weakness aided by car scarcity and strong hog receipts pressuring pork prices.
Chicago market report shows hogs receipts 60 000 with prices 15.20 to 16.10 for various classes, cattle receipts 15 000 with steers 8.30 to 13.70 and cows 6.10 to 11.65, and sheep receipts 11 000 with wethers 9.75 to 13.40 and lambs 14.50 to 17.75.
Savannah market update shows turpentine sales 110 with receipts 34 and shipments 7, stock 25,929. Rosin sales 598, receipts 532, shipments 100, stock 90,151. Quoted prices range from ED E FGHI 6.25 to WW 7.50 with various grades in between.
Tide table for Wilmington Southport and Masonboro lists high and low water periods for A M and P M on Saturday with specific times. Wilmington shows 9 44 9 59 A M and 3 27 4 04 P M. Southport shows 7 11 7 26 A M and 12 54 1 81 P M. Masonboro shows 7 02 7 19 A M and 12 45 1 22 P M.
London reports Chancellor Count von Hertling told the Reichstag that Germany would soon seek a separate peace with Ukraine and would no longer be bound by Entente cooperation after January 3. He said Germany could pursue independent negotiations with Russia and reject Russian proposals for a general peace.
President Wilson cancels all engagements for the afternoon and stays in the White House study. No outward signs show whether the international situation or attacks on the War Department in Congress occupy his attention.
Mrs. Mary J. Smith who died yesterday will be buried from her residence at 418 Wright Street on Saturday at 10 in the morning. Pallbearers are J. W. Lewis C. H. Batgon Jesse Kennedy and John Thomas. The services will be held by the acting pastor of the Southside Baptist Church and interment will be in Oakdale.
Deeds put on record include B. G. Rhodes and wife transferring a 11210 acre tract in Harnett township to J. T. Foy. T. M. Smith and wife transfer a Perry avenue lot between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, lot 22, block 26, Carolina Place, to 8. J. Cockerell and wife for 100 dollars and other valuable considerations.
A calculation shows that only one man stands taller than six feet, highlighting an exceptional height among the group.
Plans are set for the second weekend visit of Fort Caswell soldiers with a Saturday program in the city. A YMCA social from 8 to 6 PM, a Hibberman Hall dance at 8:45 PM, free gym use, and paid cot accommodations are arranged, with clothing donations encouraged and multiple lodging options listed at the YMCA and Seaman's Friend Building.
Washington Jan 25 The packers opposed federal investigation proposals in 1916 and shielded their ties to political affairs to block resolutions. The testimony references Swift and Company records and a letter from Louis F Swift seeking aid in a matter before Congress. Frances Heney appears as a stockholder in Swift and Company in the testimony.
Washington Jan 25 The army medical corps issued a call for enlistment of 2000 men for veterinary service. Applicants may be below or above draft age and will be assigned to overseas service hospitals. Veterinary and agricultural students farmers stablemen and others with horse handling experience are sought. Enlisted as privates with rare chances for noncommissioned ranks.
Pottsville Pa January 26 with daily output barely above market tonnage and rail congestion fears reserve coal supplies are shrinking. Officials cite water famine cold weather and scarce empty cars. At most collieries coal cars spend time on steam heated tracks to prevent freezing and preserve wheel lubrication.
A Vienna telegram dated Wednesday reports work resumed in all factories without exception. Provinces indicate workers almost everywhere have returned to work after the strike, signaling a nationwide return to production.
Mr. D. A. Howard of Hampstead and Mr. R. T. Shingleton of Hampstead were in town today on business, visiting local firms and discussing opportunities.
Leon Trotsky addressing the Brest Litovsk peace conference argues that the Austro German position shows the governments of Austria and Germany intend to control their nations' destinies themselves, contrasting prior declarations by Chancellor von Hertling and Count Czernin.
The Senate approved the final batch of North Carolina postmaster nominations before recess. Names include L. T. Sumner Ahoskie A C Hughes Apex Daniel L Windeley Belhaven Sallie V Banks Camp Glenn E J Britt Chadbourn Robert S McRae Chapel Hill Andrew L Pendleton Elisabeth City H S Harrison Enfield Stephen P Wilson Fairmont Wm F Flowers Fremont Lillie N Fenner Halifax James A Hines Highlands John G Buffaloe Jackson Iran T Hunt Kittrell D D French Lumberton Robert B Etheridge Manteo John R Swann Marshall W G O Connor Mebane J T Dick Mebane R P Gardner Mount Holly Louis G Daniels New Bern Geo W Waters Plymouth Robert S Montgomery Reidsville William G Fussell Rose Hill Samuel V Scott Sanford Deppa L Harris Thomasville John F Saunders Troy G W Hill Vineland O K Holding Wake Forest D Hart Best Warsaw R B Galloway Winston-Salem
The German chancellor stated that Germany will retain Alsace Lorraine and will defend German interests in Poland and Austria Hungary. He indicated readiness to discuss a league of peace after other questions are settled and emphasized protecting Turkish integrity and strait security as linked to broader aims.
Paris reports a fresh contingent of Portuguese troops has just landed in France as part of ongoing Allied reinforcement efforts.
A Virginia Carolina Railroad train became stranded in a snowdrift at White Top Gap on Tuesday. All engines on the line have failed to move it, tying up traffic across the system.
A NIA school teacher from Van the year sehen states after years of stomach trouble and indigestion two bottles of Acid Tron Mineral cured her symptoms and improved appetite. She notes the product as a powerful purifier and recommends a 12 ounce bottle mixed with water after meals.
Col Roosevelt denounces Senator Stone in a National Press Club address calling Stone's Missouri address pro German and partisan. He backs Senator Chamberlain on War Department investigations and defends Navy readiness while noting past opposition to war.
Washington January 25 The Rev Charles B MacFarland general secretary of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America denied claims by Prof Adolf Deissmann that American churches did not support the war He noted a telegram sent to President Wilson within 24 hours after the declaration of war and a formal resolution of support adopted a month later in Washington by 400 representatives from 30 denominations
Luther Moore a colored youth was taken into custody by police today on a larceny charge. He allegedly took liquid refreshments from Mint Cola Bottling Co plants. He will be given a hearing before the Recorder tomorrow morning.
Tonight at 8 30 the YMCA hosts two basketball games. The Pirates face the White Sox in the second game after the Giants play the Athletics. Pirate star Hardee leads the lineup as fans are invited to attend.
A Sunday night program at the Methodist church in Southport invites 10 soldiers from Fort Caswell via card. After the service, soldiers will visit the Army and Navy Club for an hour, meet the young people, and enjoy hot chocolate.
Court records show suits started this morning including R G Appletyhite versus J W Dale and Edward Greenidfiens versus Wilmington Savings and Trust Company as executor. No pleas have been filed in either case.
Farmer Robert Lanigan of Columbia RFD 3 reports dramatic relief after using Ironized Paw-Paw for indigestion. He says early doses produced improvement, weight gain followed, and he now eats freely with a renewed stomach. The product is marketed by Dependable Drug Store with a $1.90 bottle and formula on every bottle.
Early cabbage seed varieties and prices are listed for shipment with quantities from 500 to 10 000 units at 1.00 to 1.25 per unit. Delivery by Youngs Island and Sumter addresses in North and South Carolina. Train service details note Winston Salem Goldsboro Car operations and contact Southern Railway System Agents or J O Jones Raleigh for details.
An old remedy promotes blood purification and toning to prevent impurities. S. S. S. is sold by druggists and claims fifty years of use with state tests. Consumers are urged to write Swift Spex ific Co. Dept EB Atlanta Ga for free medical advice.
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