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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1917
Page
3
Orleans cotton shows no decisive move as early sessions drift. Prices opened mildly higher but retreated to modest gains near 9 to 13 points above yesterday's close. Activity in early trading kept prices 3 to 6 points above late quotes, led by underlying strength in the fiber.
Another phase in the rate hearing for eastern railroads opened with executives from various lines traveling to Washington. They urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve not only a 15 percent increase previously proposed but also additional increases to cover rising operating costs.
In Al ie Port Nevada six ships hike to reach amy Neeway in several five here today bringing agmer. The vessel came with Lf. Ler.
Spain reports that Circelino Domingo, jailed last August for Barcelona disturbances, is to be released tonight and is expected to assume a revolutionary role.
Fragmented report notes work restarting at a mine yard after an earlier disruption. Officials expect miners to report for duty while management oversees safety and resumption procedures. The source mentions workers and a listing of names, with unclear references to authorities and dates.
Fragmentary text mentions Cape Fear river area in North Carolina with unclear time notation and names. Reading is incomplete, but suggests an event or location near the river with personal names present. No verifiable facts or dates can be established from the legible words.
Spot cotton in New York shows middling at 28.90 with limited change in Liverpool, while United States stocks decline on broad weakness led by rail shares and steel. American and international market activity include futures quiet, cotton seed oil steady, and Wilmington naval stores quoted with rosin and tar prices.
New Orleans spot cotton remained steady with a loss of 18 points. Sales were 7,211 on the spot with five lot sales totaling 1,325. Low middling 26.50, middling 27.38, good middling 28.13. Receipts 9,657, stock 223,585.
Chicago traders rose on government moves toward a hog price floor of 15.50 per hundredweight, implying about 1.26 per bushel for farm fed corn. Evening quotes varied slightly, with December around 1.15 to 1.16 and May near 1.10 to 1.11, while oats and provisions also showed strength.
Several deeds were filed for record this morning. J. T. Petet and wife sold two tracts in Harnett township to American Bank and Trust Company for $1 and other considerations. Thomas H. Wright and wife transferred a lot on 14th Street to W M. Cumming and wife. J. C. Waener Jr and wife conveyed land at Winter Park to Victor S. Stephenson and wife for $10. John H. Whitty and wife sold a lot in Cape Fear township to James H. Davis for $5.
Washington dispatch reports the Railroads' War Board directs efforts to secure adequate coal for domestic and industrial use as demand outstrips supply. Despite record mining and shipment, Northwest shortages loom. for Great Lakes navigation, about 23.3 million of an estimated 29.0 million tons have already been shipped there.
Captain Edgar Williams visited the city this morning seeking laborers to dig his fine crop of sweet potatoes. He offered $1.25 and a peck of potatoes per day plus a noon meal, but workers refused unless paid two bushels per day.
Mr Reginer Williams of Boston Florida reports recovery from malaria chills and fever after using Ironized Paw Paw Tonic three times daily. He says his weight improved and nerves steadied with symptoms disappearing. He urges others to try the remedy and credits energy and better sleep to the product.
Charles H Robinson aged 86 died at his residence 109 North Fifth Street at 12 40 am November 6 1917. Funeral from First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday November 7 1917 at 10 80 o'clock. Interment in Oakdale Cemetery. Friends invited.
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