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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
10
Cotton market mixed as July leads gains on strength
The New York cotton market showed July futures firm up to 26.80 with a 33 point net rise after the call, while later months advanced 6 to 12 points in sympathy but faced irregular turns from bearish crop signals. Preliminary southern bureau data suggested an acreage increase to 15,560,000 bales, including linters, with closed firm overall. grain and stock moves followed varied patterns across other listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Bureau
New York Spot Prices Steady in Market Report
New York spot markets show steady rates with middling at 32.30 and mention of a rer. The brief release notes ongoing price stability in the futures and cash markets.
New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Steady Close on July Tenders
July tenders were absent today, loosening readiness in New Orleans cotton trading. Prices moved 16 to 13 points higher in early trading before closing very steady with gains of 90 to 99 points. Dry, hot western belts supported values as claims of high temperatures pushed futures higher.
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New Orleans
Aril Coat
Atscrsty
Spot Cotton Prices Steady With Revised Quotations
New Orleans market reports spot cotton steady with revised quotations. Middling unwinged sales 901 to arrive 263. low middling 28.55, middling 21.00, good middling 32.75. Receipts 2,225. stock 387,728.
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New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trading Report
Liverpool June 25. Spot cotton prices hold steady with good midling at 22.99 and middling 22.92. Sales reach 2,000 bales, 1,500 American, with receipts 28,000 including 1,200 American. Futures close steady. new contract quotes and old fixed prices listed.
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Liverpool
Cotton Seed Oil Market Quiet with No Sales
New York June 25. Cotton seed oil market quiet with no spot sales. July at 20.65, August 20.50, September 20.00 with no transactions recorded.
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New York
Naval Stores Prices Mixed Across Sprits Tar Rosin
Sprits quoted at 63 cents per unit. Rosin listed at 7.00 and 6.75. Tar posted 3.75 and 17 cents. Crude shown as 5.50, 5.50, and 4.50 in varied listings.
Chicago live stock market report June 25 summary
Hogs receipts limited. Hogs steady to 15 cents higher with most sales 15.75 to 16.65. Cattle receipts 6,000 with beef prices 25 to 50 cents higher. Calves up about 25 cents. Sheep arrivals 10,000 with steady to lower prices. Idaho spring lambs 18.40, native spring 18.50, California springs 16.00, Washington wethers 13.50.
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Koeo
Molly
Idaho
California
Springs
Washington
Weather Outlook for Wilmington and Vicinity
The forecast calls for probable showers tonight and Wednesday with moderate south winds shifting to west. The Cape Fear river gauge stood at 5.0 feet at Fayetteville this morning. Robert Snakenberg, member of the Ninth anti aircraft battery, has been safely killed in France per relatives.
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Wilmington
Cape Fear River
Fayetteville
N. C
France
Robert Snakenberg
Yenth
Savannah Naval Stores Turpentine and Rosin Prices
Turpentine firm sales 63 cents with 244 receipts 176 shipments and 23 885 stocks. Rosin firm sales 651 receipts 889 shipments 2 643 stock 82 563. Quoted prices list B D E F G H I 9.85 K 9.90 M 9.95 N 10.30 WG 10.40 Ww 10.55.
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Savannah Naval Stores
Savannah
Rosin
Chicago Grain Market Opens Higher On Strong Demand
Beneficial rains eased corn early but offerings absorbed quickly, sending prices up. July corn at 1.43 3-8, August 1.46, oats rallied with corn, hog strength boosted provisions with lard and ribs active. Close firm: July 1.44 1-2, August 1.47 1-4. Prices for No 2 yellow corn 1.72 to 1.75, oats 77 3-4 to 78 3-4 cents, lard 25.12, ribs 23.10.
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Chicago
Wien Ae
Seashore Red Cross Benefit Draws Crowd
Over 100 was raised at a Red Cross benefit show in the Seashore hotel assembly hall. The program featured strong local talent and attracted visiting music lovers who praised the charming entertainment.
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Seashore
Red Cross
Seashore Hotel
Scale of Prices on Cotton Fabrics Reported
The Dry Goods Economist notes price fixing pressure on standard cotton goods and reports that a scale to be adhered to is being prepared by the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers. Wool and silk markets show firm or rising prices while wool dress goods stocks are tight. Labor shortages and transport delays hamper production with summer lines delayed and fall orders being placed early.
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War Service Committee
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
G. H. Milliken
Deering, Milliken & Co
War Industries
Washington
Economist
War Industries Board
Yokohama
Canton
Shanghai
New York
Seaboard
War Trade Board
Lewis Replies To Tillman Enemies On Senate Fitness
Special to The Dispatch from Columbia South Carolina notes Senator J Ham Lewis of Illinois defends Senator Ben Tillman, praising his mind heart and patriotism amid rumors of decline. The piece also reports wartime grain policy changes limiting flour grinding to 12 pounds per person monthly and suspending the 80 day rule, with farmers urged to use substitutes and draw supplies only through October 1.
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the Dispatch
Columbia
S. G
L. G.southard
Union
J. Ham Lewis
Illinois
Tillman
South Carolina
United States Senate
Lewis
Capitol
Food Administration
Hotel population 3 largest in history
New York reports its hotel population at record levels due to war and weather. An uptown hotel logged 1 206 arrivals in one day, a prospective world record, as crowds fill hotels citywide. Travelers from around the world and relatives of service members contribute to the surge amid unseasonably cold weather.
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South America
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West 77Th St
Museum of Natural History
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Pres
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Mer
Sherman Held for Safekeeping in Hampton Smith Case
Simon Sherman, a black man arrested in Colquitt county over the Hampton Smith killing at Barney, has been moved from Brooks county jail in Quitman to an undisclosed location for safekeeping. His arrest followed Edmund Pipkins’s confession, with Pipkins formerly known as Shorty Ford, who says Sherman helped drive part of the group to Barney the night of the crime. Sherman owned the car he drove and allegedly planned to leave his Morven home when arrested. Officers confirm Pipkins’ confession largely aligns with known facts.
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Valdosta
Simon Sherman
Colquitt County
Hampton Smith
Barney
Brooks County
Quitman
Edmund Pipkins
Jacksonville
Shorty Ford
Pipkins
Sherman
Morven
Artillery Activity Reported Near Amiens Front
The war office notes German artillery fire east of Amiens between Villers-Bretonneux and Morlancourt last night. Other sectors saw artillery action. British raiding in the Arras area resulted in prisoners being captured.
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Amiens
Villers-Bretonneux
Morlancourt
War Office
Arras
Brtish
Restrictions Cut Supplies For Various Art Goods
The report notes imports restrict certain items including metal vases wood frames balls of various kinds umbrella handles bone crochet hooks bone knitting needles and straw baskets, leading to tighter availability.
Two North Carolina Men Listed Among Army Casualties
Army casualty list shows 97 names, including North Carolina observer Edward L. Sledge of Ashboro and David M. Wright of Lincolnton among those killed in action. Also listed are Private Abner W. Cooper of Monticello and Joe L. Graham of Gulfport among others from southern states. Lieut Bill Glenn Rushing of Atmore appears among the Died of airplane accident category while Bernice M. Lewis and John B Whit tle are recorded under Died of disease. Henry L. Robinson of Ocala is listed as wounded severely.
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Army
Ocean
Paul W. Derrickson
Baldwin Place
Norfolk
John R. Pooler
Miami
Fla
Corp
Arthur Wood
Linwood Avenue
Macon
Charles A. Drake
Lawton
Miss
John B. Eaves
Tallapoosa
D. McCracken
Ala
Henry L. Robinson
Ocala
Abner W. Cooper
Monticello
Joe L. Graham
Gulfport
Twenty Two Agree to the Full Limit Continued War Savings
A wartime notice praises a county campaign to urge North Carolinians to buy their full quota of government war savings certificates. The letter lists officials including W A French, W B Cooper, J A Orrell, and others endorsing the effort and urging complete success in the drive.
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W. A. French
W B. Cooper
J. A. Orrell
A. A. Underwood
Thos. E. Cooper
J. W. H. Fuchs
Walker Taylor
John H. Kuck
Henry
Luxuries In Germany Rise Despite War Hardship
Amsterdam reports that despite widespread distress enormous sums are spent on luxuries in Germany. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung notes champagne consumption surged from 6.6 million to 20 million bottles during the war even as prices tripled to quadrupled. The article also cites crowded theaters and more betting at racecourses.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Berlin
Organizing Slavic Legion Approved by U S Senate
Washington June 25 Senate approves organizing a volunteer Slavic legion from oppressed Austrian and German races with Poles excluded. The measure adds to the 12 billion army appropriation bill by unanimous vote.
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Washington
United States
Austria
Germany
Senate
France
How Germany Makes War
The article promotes a United States government book on German war practices. It cites authentic sources including state department archives German proclamations and field diaries. Readers can obtain a free copy by sending name address and a 2 cent stamp to The Dispatch Information Bureau Washington DC.
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United States
State Department
Wilmington Dispatch Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Safe arrival of John E. Silvia in France noted
Mrs J E Silvia received a card this morning confirming John E Silvia of the 120th company 30th division has landed safely in France. He left about a month ago and the note suggests how quickly troops moved across the ocean and into action.
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John E. Silvia
120Th Company
France
J. E. Silvia
Silvia
Veteran Paris Journalist Juliette Adan Remains Active at 83
Mme Juliette Adan a leading figure in Paris journalism for over fifty years continues to write at age 83. Her long career spans the front pages of the Paris press and she remains a prominent presence in the field.
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Mme
Juliette Adan
Pitcher Phil Douglas Returns to Cubs Rotation
Pitcher Phil Douglas is moving into the Cubs rotation after recovering from an early season surgery that prevented him from starting.
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Phil Douglas
Cubs
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