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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

3

New York Cotton Market Surges on Liverpool Demand

A sharp rise in New York cotton prices driven by a sensational Liverpool advance of about 3 cents a pound spurred bullish activity. October contracts rose to 26.60, with March and May near 27 cents. private cables indicated spinners buying and domestic speculators selling into initial gains. The market closed irregularly as traders weighed heavy early gains against later realizations.

New York Liverpool Chicago

New York Spots Spot Cotton Open Steady at 26.95

The market reports New York Spot cotton holding steady with prices at 26.95 cents per pound as buyers and sellers show cautious trading. The week sees limited movement amid market caution and steady demand from mills.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher as England Rises Prices

Gains of about 8 cents per pound were posted at the cotton exchange in New Orleans as England advanced by a penny or more. Trading was light and the ring quiet though prices rose on the day with July, October, and December futures showing modest gains before closing steady.

New Orleans England

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trading Updates

Liverpool June 19 Spot cotton firm with good middling and higher values. Sales reached 10 000 bales with £1 000 for speculation and export. Receipts none. Futures irregular and unsettled with inconsistent quotes for September October and later contracts. notable figures include December February at 16.70 and March April at 16.45.

Liverpool

Savannah Spot Cotton Reaches Historic High In June Trade

Savannah Ga June 19 continuing record breaking climb spot cotton opened today at 26 cents for middling good middling local basis 26 14 cents never before in 30 years history of the Savannah cotton exchange has spot cotton touched this level good transactions and heavy receipts accompanied these prices

Savannah Savannah Cotter Exchange

Raw sugar prices steady as futures edge higher

Raw sugar remains steady with centrifugal at 5.89 and refined at 7.50. Futures stay quiet through the morning with midday prices a shade under last night’s close. sales include 3,90 tons for July at 5.04, September 5.17, December 5.07, and January 4.82.

New York

Another Loan to Great Britain Issued by Treasury

Washington reports the Treasury completed a new loan to Great Britain totaling 35 million dollars today. This adds to existing wartime financing and supports Allied efforts. No further details on terms or interest were released.

Great Britain Washington The Treasury

Hoffmann A Swiss Official Reacts To Peace Negotiation Push

M. Hoffmann, a member of the Swiss Federal Council, comments on the recent attempt to open negotiations for peace between Ges and Russia. The report notes his concern and engagement with the international effort amid ongoing tensions.

M. Hoffmann Federal Council Ges Russi Sig. Pps

Savannah Turpentine and Rosin Prices and Receipts

Savanna h naval stores report shows turpentine steady at 3.83 4 39 1 4, with no sales and receipts of 484. Rosin remains firm with receipts at 1,632. Quotes list multiple grades from B to WW, with prices spanning 5.35 to 6.80 and varying bids.

Wilmington Savannah Rosin

Coffee futures slip in New York market report

In New York on June 19 futures for coffee No. 7 closed easy with September at 7.83 and December at 7.947.

New York

Outfielder Schulte Traded to Philadelphia Nationals

Philadelphia acquires outfielder Frank Schulte from Pittsburgh by waiver. He will report to the Phillies immediately after a 1904 Chicago Nationals start and a later trade to Pittsburgh, during which he suffered a broken rib.

Associated Press Philadsinhie Frank Schulte Philadelphia Nationals Pittsburgh Schulte Chicago Nationals

Death of infant son reported for Mr and Mrs Bornemann

Mr and Mrs C H Bornemann of 907 Chestnut Street mourn the death of their 22 month old son Donald Edward who died today at 11 45 am. The funeral will be from the home tomorrow afternoon on BE 24308 dock and interment is Bellevue cemetery.

C. H. Bornemann Chestnut Street Donald Edward Bellevue Cemetery

Treasury receipts pass one billion in fiscal year

Washington reports the U S Treasury has for the first time in history surpassed one billion dollars in receipts for the current fiscal year. Income taxes and earlier payments drive the gain with Customs and other internal revenue also rising as the administration plans for war-time taxation.

Associated Press Washington Treasury

Ironized Paw-Paw Promises Fast Relief for Digestive Nerve Blood

An advertisement touts Ironized Paw-Paw as a reliable remedy for stomach trouble nervousness sleeplessness and general debility. A testimonial from D H White of Portsmouth credits improved sleep appetite and strength after using two bottles and urges readers to begin the regimen today through local drugstores or mail order.

D. H. White County Street Portsmouth Burgaw, Martin & Co Elvington Interstate Drug Co., Inc New York

Russian Diplomats Arrive in Washington for New European Democracy

The Russian special mission reached Washington with Secretary Lansing and other top officials greeting the envoys at the station. Crowds cheered as the train was escorted past the Capitol to headquarters at the David Henning Jennings home near the White House and Treasury.

Associated Press Washington Russia America State Department Lansing Polk Philips United States Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue White House Treasury Department David Henning Jennings

Woman Charged With Five Murders In Hartford Case

Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan a home operator faces murder charges for poisoning her second husband Michael W Gilligan and four elderly residents Charles E Smith Waterbury Franklin R Andrews Cheshire Mrs Gowdy Hartford and Maude Lynch Lakeville in a scheme to lift burdens of lifelong care by charging weekly or fixed sums. The motive presented asserts she sought profit from the care contracts.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Amy E. Archer-Gilligan Gilligan Michael W. Gilligan Charles E. Smith Waterbury Franklin R. Andrews Cheshire Alice Gowdy Maude Lynch Lakeville

Judge sentence in military evasion case noted

Walter Manning a longshoreman and Louis Stumon a Greek laborer were indicted by a New Orleans federal grand jury for evading the draft. They received jail sentences yesterday from Judge Ruenschwuss of the United States District Court.

Walter Manning Louis Stumon New Orleans Fetter Register Juasge Ruusch.wuss United States District Court

Survey to gather plant data for war airplane manufacture

The Society of Industrial Engineers formed in Chicago last month will compile complete data on plants that can aid in aircraft production. The survey is directed by the Council of National Defense in Washington.

Society of Industrial Engineers Chicago Council of National Defense Washington

Norfolk Doctor Lankford Dies During Armory Drill

Dr Livius Lankford a leading Norfolk Va physician collapsed and died during a Blues armory drill while going through the manual of arms. He stepped from ranks and fell, dying within minutes.

Livius Lankford Norfolk Blues

Women to receive equal pay in Navy clerical posts

Secretary Daniels announced women will be paid on par with men in similar Navy jobs and will get wartime preference for clerical positions. Britain’s war expenditures in the U.S. run 50 to 60 million dollars weekly as Lord Northcliffe reported. Fischer Brooks and Albert Sanders, accused of murder, will be escorted by Alabama guards to Mobile for trial after indictment in Montgomery County.

Navy Department Daniels Department Great Britain United States Lord Northcliffe Fischer Brooks Albert Sanders Mobile Julia Mayness Alabama Brigade Henderson Montgomery County

Petersburg cantonment contract awarded to Rinehart and Dennis

The National Army project in Petersburg Virginia was let today to Rinehart and Dennis of Charlottesville on a cost plus a profit percentage not to exceed ten percent.

Petersburg, Va National Army Rinehart & Dennis Charlottesville

Humanity Campaign Calls for War Relief Fund

The appeal urges every county resident to donate to a $40,000 war relief fund. It notes volunteers cannot contact everyone, asks individuals to seek out committees, and stresses that all small gifts quickly add up, with each dollar a public service reflecting patriotism.

Campaigners in Wilmington War Relief Fund raise over a quarter of goal

Midday report shows Rec, White and Blue Divisions totaling 12 915 or more than a fourth of the 40 000 target. Red Blue and White divisions list specific amounts with leaders named and a rally ending with prayers and remarks by W H Sprunt.

Wilmington War Relief Fund Co. C. Chadbourn America J. B. Huntington W. H. Sprunt Baptist Churches

Riolons Assemblage of Sinn Feiners

Dublin reports show Sinn Fein supporters gathering after the release of Sinn Fein members. Demonstrators climbed the ruined post office to hoist the Sinn Fein flag while crowds sang and posters were torn down. Police arrested two for breaking in and arson as bands were dispersed. The Sinn Fein provisional executive seeks passports for three members to travel to the United States to oppose the Irish party mission there.

Associated Press Dublin Sinn The Sinn Fein United States Irish Party

Harbor Island Auditorium Express Trains Schedule Update

At Harbor Island Auditorium the schedule notes express trains at 9:00 o clock with departures heading toward Cen.

Max Gardner Harbor Island Auditorium Center Auditorium Adv

Funeral for Burriss Hears of Tragic Drowning Accident

William LeRoy Burriss son of Mrs Callie Burriss of 2 Wooster Street died after a noon accident at Spring Branch where he sustained a broken spinal cord while water swimming. Juries at James Wally Hospital last night, funeral set for tomorrow at 5 at Immanuel Church with burial in Bellevue cemetery. Burriss had previously recovered from a rifle accident a year ago.

William LeRoy Burris Callie Wooster Street Spring Branch James Wally Pho Immanul Bellevue Burriss Paltooy Griffith Vaner Taylor Hee Otto Jordan Earl Mini Young Burriss Walker Memorial Gunnine

British government weighs retaliation for raid on England

A fragmentary report states Commons debated reprisals after a raid on England. A British war veteran warned the government to prepare measures not only against the attacker but to prevent raids on land.

London Commons England Andrew Tanaty

Spitaels Dies After Surviving Belgian War Service

Paul Spitaels of Duluth Minnesota died after a long service in the trenches in Belgium with Canadian forces. He was killed yesterday when he fell from a survivor neck was broken. He returned home from Belgium recently.

Tress Duluth Minn Belgium Canadien Overs Paul Spitaels Spitaels

Rheuma the wonderful annial remedy advertised

Rheuma touted by R R Bellamy and druggists as quicker lasting relief, claiming to purge deadly secretions into bowels and kidneys. A physician narrator endorses careful investigation of Rheuma’s ingredients and recommends it for all forms of rheumatism.

R. R. Bellamy Dr. Lyons

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