Mixed cotton and grain trading ahead of warmer weather
In New York on May 17 the cotton market showed moderate activity with narrow fluctuations as weather optimism and stock gains supported buying while some selling followed the favorable weather map. Wheat in Chicago fell early then steadied with July near 2.19 and September around 1.99 as Embargo news and local factors influenced prices. Nearby Wilmington naval stores and local wholesale prices were listed, with assorted raw materials and farm goods continuing to trade amid a generally steady market tone. Weather across major cities showed clear conditions in most spots with temperatures in the 60s to 80s and Wilmington remaining clear at 80 degrees.
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New York
Spe
Wall Street
Jonas
Chicago
United States
Argentina
Water stage at Cape Fear near Fayetteville
Stage of the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 a m yesterday was 5.9 feet.
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Cape Fear River
Fayetteville
N. C
New York Spot Prices Narrowly Mixed May 17
New York spot price reports show slight movements with middling prices around 20.60 as markets react to broad demand fluctuations. Observers note limited trading activity and a cautious tone among buyers across commodities sectors.
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New York
New Orleans Market Cotton rises on strong demand
In New Orleans on May 17 cotton opened with a rise of 12 to 15 points as better cables and reports of increased spot demand supported buying. Covering shorts helped push prices higher, with the market closing firm and net advances from 4 to 52 points across the contract months including January May July October and December.
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New Orleans
Shorts
Liverpool Cotton Market Report May 17
Liverpool cotton prices show spot strands with good middling at 13.03 and 12.82 for low middling. Sales reach 8,000 bales with 1,009 for speculation and export. receipts total 1,000. Futures steady with May at 12.63 and May-June 12.57 among next spreads.
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Liverpool
Cotton Seed Oil Market Edges Lower In New York Close
The cotton seed oil market eased in New York on May 17 with spot at 16.25 and May 16.32 bids. Month spans from May to December showed quotes from 16.00 to 16.45, total sales 19,200 units.
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New York
Savannah Naval Stores Prices and Trade Totals
Turpentine firm price range 44 3 4 to 45 with 377 receipts and unspecified shipments. Rosin nominal sales and 835 receipts with 70 892 stocks. Various grade quotes B through WG and WW at 6.00.
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Savannah
Coffee futures drift in dull New York market
In New York on May 17 the coffee market showed dull activity for No.7 Rio 101-4. Futures quoted May at 8.00 and July at 8.17, with May 8.00 noted for May delivery.
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New York
Sugar market steady with slight declines at noon
New York sugar markets showed raw sugar steady at 6.02 cents, refined 7.50 to 8.50, with futures slipping 3 to 8 points from morning to noon amid liberal spot offerings. By close, prices eased further 4 to 8 points, sales totaling 16,700 tons with May at 4.89, July 4.95, September 5.02.
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New York
Commission House
Market Opens Higher as Equipments Lead Gains
New York May 17 trading begins with large gains in equipment and munition stocks. United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel post small advances while Virginia Iron and Superior Steel gain 2 1/2 points each. Airbrake adds 2 points. Central Leather ship pittings motors coopers and industrial alcohol rise 1 to 2 points. Louisville and Nashville leads rail with 3 1/2 point jump. Union Pacific up 1 point with Illinois Central and Reading. Trading broadens as session progresses.
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Rome
N. C
California
Florida
American Car & Foundry
American Locomotive
Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Atl
Gulf & W.N.S.S
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Canadian Pacific
Central Leather
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago and Great Western
Chicago
Mil
St. Paul
R.J.& Pac
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Crucible Steel
Cuba
Erie
General Electric
General Motors
Great Northern
Great Northern Ore Ctfs
Gulf State Steel
Illinois Central
Inspiration Copper
Merc
Marine
International Nickel
International Paper
Kansas City Southern
Kennecott Copper
Louisville & Nashville
Mexican Petroleum
Midvale Steel
Ee Ee
Missouri Pacific
Nevada Consolidated
New York Central
N. Y
N. H. & Hartford
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Ohio Cities Gas
Pennsylvania
Ray Consolidated Copper
Reading
Tron & Steel
Sinclair Oil & Refining
Sloss
Steel & Iron
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Studebaker Corporation
Union Pacific
United Fruit
U. S. Ind
U. S. Rubber
U. S. Steel
L. S. Steel
SRR
KY Carolina
Va. Coal and Coke
SSS
Wabash Ptd
wWestern Union
Westinghouse Electric
HUTA
Asheville
Atlanta
Clear
S&s
Charleston
Pittsburg
Cloudy
Raleigh
Pi Cdy
St. Louis
Wilmington
New York
Wall Street
United States Steel
Virginia Iron
Superior Steel
Central
Louisville
Nashville
Ilinois Central
House Raises Income Tax on High Incomes
The House, voting in Committee of the Whole, raised by one fourth all income taxes on incomes between forty thousand and one million dollars. If approved, the government would take forty five percent of every income of one million dollars and over.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted By F J Cheney & Co
Claims catarrh is blood or constitutional and cannot be cured by local treatment. Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to purify blood and affect mucous membranes, says it is a real prescription from a top physician, and offers testimonials and a price. Also pitches Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Father and Son Die Together for France in Battle
In Gailard France under Lt Edouard Reward Rey Sr 50 and Polly Edouard Rey Jr 18 both died in the same engagement with Germans. The father known for medals and promotions led a bombing of a machine gun position. He was killed by a head wound while his son died moments later after being wounded.
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United Press
Paris
Edouard Reward Rey, Sr
Polly Edouard Rey, Jr
Reys
Gaillard
France
Rey
Father
Man Struck by Car Injured on Ninth Street Near Market
Willie Jones Tidewater Power Company employee was struck by a Ford touring car owned by Y C Rich and driven by Charlie Rich on Ninth Street near Dockland Market around 10 30 am Thursday. Jones, carrying a heavy metal bar, was knocked down. injuries described as slight. Rich stopped, helped him up, and carried him to a physician’s residence for treatment.
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Willie Jones
Tidewater Power Company
Y. C. Rich
South Ninth Street
Charlie Rich
Ninth Street
Dockland Market
Mr. Jones
Many Civil Service Positions Open With Competitive Exams
Announcement of multiple vacancies across branches with salaries from 800 dollars annually and up. Examinations begin today and run through next month to fill roles including assistant shop superintendent, junior chemist, draftsman, typewriter operator, laboratory aide, pathology assistants, and various inspectors and investigators.
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Civil Service
Hull
Sullivan to Preach on Personal Work Tonight
Rev J A Sullivan pastor of Calvary Baptist church will preach at Southside Baptist church at 8 pm delivering a sermon on Personal Work. The message preludes a ten day evangelistic series starting Monday. Public invited to attend.
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J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
Southside Baptist Church
Three Take Vacations For Ten Days From Police
Blue coated guardians of law cast aside duties for a short period. A. E. Munn, T. R. Toler and Gilbert Bullard, police officers, are on ten days vacation enjoyed by all department members during the summer. Huggins and Smith have resumed duties after their rest period. The three off today are vacationing out of the city with relatives.
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Guardians of Law
Messrs
A. E. Munn
T. R. Toler
Gilbert Bullard
Huggins and Smith
Star Spangled Banner Flows as Americans in London Show Unity
London reports the Star Spangled Banner and Union Jack common in streets and hotels as Americans express support after the war vote. Canadians, English crowds, and exiled workers praise the flag while ambivalent feelings give way to camaraderie between allies.
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United Press
London
Mail
America
Military Ball Draws Large Wilmington Attendance
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY. W L I MILITARY BALL is set for Lumina Saturday night with Wilmington Light Infantry members and city youth in a competitive drill and dancing. Grainger's orchestra will provide music. Tidewater Power Company will run cars to the city, last train leaving the beach at 11 45 PM.
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Lumina
Wilmington Light Infantry
Crack Military Command
Grainger
Tidewater Power Company
Death of Mrs. Livina Albertson at James Walker Hospital
Mrs. Livina Albertson aged 65 died this morning at 7 30 at James Walker Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. A Mississippi native, she will be buried in her former home state this afternoon.
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Livina Albertson
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Albertson
Mississippi
Y M C A Water Carnival Teaches Wilmington Boys To Swim
The Wilmington Y M C A and The Dispatch announce a free water carnival next week at the Association Building. Physical Director Keller will coach boys who cannot swim, with lessons mornings starting Monday. Eligibility requires a coupon from The Dispatch. All boys, members or not, may join.
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Wilmington
Dispatch
Keller
Association
Wilmington Dispatch
Dayton Central Managers Moves Miller to Catcher
Manager Nee of the league champions in Dayton Central has begun converting outfielder Miller into a catcher. Nee expects the former gardener will become a strong backstop for the team.
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Nee
Dayton
Miller
Bridgeport Roster to Be Known as the Americans This Season
The Bridgeport Eastern league team will adopt the Americans as its name for the season. Players will wear only a small American flag insignia on uniforms as the identified symbol of the club.
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Captain Billings
Bridgeport
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