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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
3
New Orleans spot cotton closes with modest losses amid ongoing market pressure. Prices for high mid and good mid blend weaken while sales volumes react to current demand. receipts reach 8 622 and stock stands at 271.
Market notes list naval stores prices such as spirits at 47 cents and rosin around 6.00, tar 2.50, with crude futures. Local market pages show eggs, butter, chickens, onions, beef, and regional items alongside a broad listing of railroad stocks and industrials. Chicago grains report corn up amid scarce offerings while oats hit season highs and hog receipts pressure provisions.
In New York on November 22 cotton futures eased with declines of 1 to 23 points early but recovered as buyers returned. January and March months posted new season highs later, with January near 28.50 and March near 28.22. Spot cotton quoted around 20.10 per bale as markets awaited Monday’s trading.
Dan Shay former manager of the Kansas City and Milwaukee American Association teams was found not guilty by a jury of second degree murder in Indianapolis Nevada. He shot a waiter in a hotel cafe on May 3 claiming self defense.
New York November 22 irregular changes marked today’s initial dealings in the stock market with declines outweighing gains. Equipment, shipping and specialties slipped one to three points while General Electric showed the strongest weakness. United States Steel edged lower and rails stayed narrow. Minor Central rose 2.34 points as trading lacked yesterday’s late-hour vigor.
The Ministerial Union approved an appeal from the General War Time Commission urging extended observances of Thanksgiving. Ministers are urged to dedicate Friday to penitence and confession and to lead intercessions for peace, the President, Congress, and all men, including those at battle fronts.
Petrograd reports the Council of People's Commissars plans an armistice to all belligerents but denies any move toward a separate peace. If Germany rejects, the revolution would push continued war until toppled rulers seek peace. A three month armistice could lead to a peace conference negotiating Russia’s nonaggression terms.
Berlin reports the German admiralty claims six large British fighting vessels took part in the engagement near Neigoland, with German forces and aircraft repelling the advance and scoring hits on enemy ships and destroyers.
Women war workers in Lincoln Nebraska are credited with originating the scheme to dry the vaporator. The note highlights local contributions to wartime industrial efficiency and raises awareness of domestic innovation during the period.
Reports from several states show a notable rise in the number of women pharmacists since the war began. The trend reflects broader wartime labor shifts and increasing female professional participation.
Cotton futures and spot trade show steady demand with firm prices across grades. Prices cited include middling 22.16 cents and good ordinary 20.11 with futures for January 21.85 and March 21.69, amid total U S shipments around 26.2 million bales.
Fragmentary note indicates manufacturers and distributors must comply with a widened license regime under a food control act. Restrictions and scope unclear due to damaged OCR.
Physicians named by DC commissioners at President Wilson’s request examined the government workhouse at Occoquan where women militants arrested for White House picketing are confined. The report says authorities face no charges and finds food and sanitation excellent, amid protests from the Woman's Party reaching the White House.
Premier Clemenceau and General Pershing met at the ministry of war in Paris for a lengthy, cordial discussion. The exchange occurred in English, a first for the French leader in at least recent talks.
British forces advance toward strategic cameras as Italian and Austro German front lines show limited gains. Eleven British airmen die in mist during early offensive while Italians hold Asiago and Piave sectors. French attack south of Craonne and Berry Au Bac yields 175 prisoners. In Palestine Allenby nears Jerusalem with Turks possibly poised to defend the city.
A dispatch from Frankfort reports that the Grie heim Elektron plant near Frankfort on the Main, one of Germanys largest chemical works, was destroyed Tuesday night in a major incident.
Greenville S C November 22 official report from Camp Sevier headquarters at noon today lists three deaths since last night all from pneumonia. The three are Dewey G Morris Company I 118th Infantry Baner S C John E Poole field hospital 120 Father J A Poole Route 3 Jackson Ky W F Elliott Company B 118th Infantry ED No Ss ox father Gran
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