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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1917

Page

3

Market Review and Weather News Summary

New York cotton opened steady with declines to 30 points early as December slipped to 26.19 and January to 26.19 amid unfavorable weather and liquidations. Chicago grain rose on board demand, while corn, oats, and hogs firmed. stocks opened higher on war shares with equipment and rails showing mixed moves.

New York York Yoji Southern Wall Street Oul Vive Peer Chicago Seaboard

New York Spot Cotton Quoted at 28.45 Cents

Spot cotton in New York on October 22 quoted at 28.45 cents per pound.

New York York

Cotton market notes and New Orleans spot values

Yorn October 22 report shows market weakness with prices near 52 to 54 points in half a day amid cold weather. New Orleans spot cotton steady with sales for delivery, arrivals 200 bales, low mid 28.42, middling 27.50, good ordinary 23.80. receipts 9,631, exports 294.

New Orleans Eklov

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Market Details

Liverpool Detachment reports spot prices easing for cotton with middling at 18.97 and ordinary lower. Siles 4,000 bales, receipts 2,200 bales, contracts showing fixed prices through February and March. Market activity indicates steady prices amid daily receipts and trading notes.

Liverpool Det Nein Eth Egy Devan

Cotton Seed Oil Market Steady in New York Delivers

The cotton seed oil market in New York closed steady on October 22. Spot prices were 19.00 for October, 17.40 for December, 77.19 for January, 17.15 for March, and 0 for May. Trade volume reported at 4,000 units.

New York

American Aviator Killed in British Air Duel

Holidaysburg, Pa reporting that Roger Nowell a first lieutenant in the British Royal Flying Corps was killed in aerial combat on October 8 during a fog bound duel with German aircraft. The fog and mist cleared briefly as the fight ended with Nowell’s plane going down.

Associated Press Ure Delhin Nowell Holidaysburg Roger Novell Mivsine

Robert Fitzsimons Died After Illness at 2 0

Robert Fitzsimons former world heavyweight champion died early today after a five day illness from pneumonia. Funeral services set at Moody Tabernacle with burial at Graceland Cemetery.

Robert Fitzsimons Ity Associated Press Circle Robert Pitzsim Ist Hos Il Hey Tre Tov Coe Moody Tabernacle Ter Graceland

Lord Northcliffe Speaks For Bonds In Cleveland

Lord Northcliffe head of the British war mission to the United States will address the public in Cleveland this evening in support of the Liberty loan. His visit opens the final loan drive as Cleveland must subscribe 22,144,950 to reach a 60,008,000 quota.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Lord Northcliffe United States

Munitions Plant Moved from Petrograd

London dispatch reports all key munitions works removed from Petrograd. German Zeppelins attack towns several miles from the front as Russia faces shifting war pressures.

Associated Press London Petrograd the Times

Boston Refinery Converts 7.6 Million Pounds of Sugar

One of Boston’s largest sugar refineries began converting 7 600 000 pounds of raw sugar received last week into market product. An official said candy manufacturers face reduced allotments while retailers receive most of the refined sugar. All refined sugar will be available in two weeks.

Associated Press Boston Mass

Sun Rise and Set Times Noted in Local Almanac

Fragmentary note records sun rising around 7 a.m. and sunset at 4 p.m. on a Tuesday with garbled data and unclear location or year. No clear names or organizations.

Cape Fear River Stage Measured at 8 A.M. Yesterday

Readable fragment notes the Cape Fear River stage at Cape Fear River at 8 a.m. yesterday. The text provides no further measurements or context.

Cape Fear River

Miners Return to Work in Illinois After Strike

Springfield Illinois October 22 miners resume work after a week long strike seeking higher wages. All counties except Franklin return to duty as negotiations continue with coal operators.

Associated Press Springfield Sinois Franklin County

Van Guard Bible Class Leads Raleigh Bond Drive

The Van Guard class led by Ed B Crow subscribed 10000 in Liberty bonds, boosting Raleigh’s war bond effort. Crow, banker and teacher, steered the group to raise 10600 quickly as others pledge toward a statewide 27000000 total. Governor Bickett mobilizes sheriffs to canvass counties amid mixed farmer participation.

Raleigh van Guard Ed B. Crow Commercial National Bank Crow Smith Bible Greensboro Bickestt Farmer’s Union H. Q. Alexander State Board of Agriculture Bickett

Weeklong sports calendar with boxing and golf events

A calendar lists expected sports action for the week. Features boxing matchups Benny Leonard versus Eddie Wayland in Philadelphia and Matt Brock against Roger O Malley in Toledo, plus a three cushion billiard title bout Alfred De Oro versus John Daly in New York. It also notes golf, horse shows, and track meets at Atlantic City New York Yale and New Haven.

Saratoga Lake N. Y Benny Leonard Eddie Wayond Philadelphia Matt Brock Roger O'Malley Toledo Dutch Brandt K. O. Mars Cincinnati Frankie Russell Jimmy Hanlon New Orleans Alfred de Oro John Daly New York Country Club Atlantic City Jim Coffey Bill Brennan Columbus Ohio Horse Show Association Yale University New Haven Conn

Dutch Vessel Ysseldijk Damaged by Fire

Fire aboard the Holland America Line freighter Ysseldijk, 6800 tons, off Hoboken New Jersey, damaged a cargo hold of canned fruits and vegetables and burned bunker coal. Firefighters faced gas fumes as they fought the blaze, with entry into holds delayed to assess total loss. The ship is under Federal inquiry over cargo destinations under the Embargo Act.

Aenea Press New York Ysseldijk Hudson River Hoboken N. J Appaatas Molland Holland-American Line

Why Are You Gray Why Look Older Than You Feel

Advertisement promoting Q-ban products claiming to restore dark hair color and reduce gray appearance. It touts Q-ban Hair Color Restorer and related items, guaranteeing harmless use and money back if unsatisfied, sold by Chas. F. Greene and general drug stores.

Chas. F. Greene Food Drug Stores Ough Chemical Co Dept Memphis Neme Lesher, Whitman & Co., Inc Broadway New York City P.S Desser

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Market Review Marine and Markeyfs Wilmington Spirits N. D Rosin—N. D Tar—N. D Crude American Can American Car & Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting & Refining American Sugar Refining Anaconda Copper Atchison Atlantic Coast ‘Line Bid Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Central Leather Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago, Mil China Copper Col. Fuel & Iron Columbia Gas and Electric Crucible Steel Cuba General Motors Great Northern Great Northern Ore Ctfs Gulf State Steel (Bid Inspiration Copper Int Mer Marine Pfd Kennecott Copper Louisville & Nashville Maxwell Motor Co Mexican Petroleum Miami Copper Midvale Steel Missouri Pacific Nevada Copper New York Central Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Ohio Cities Gas PennSylvAnia Co BOB Pittsburg Coal Ray Consolidated Copper Reading Republic Iron & Steel Seaboard Air Line Sinclair Oil Sloss-Shef. Steel and Tron Southern Pacific Southern Railway Studebaker Co Texas Co Ae Op Ta Hee Tobacco Shaetecates Deez Union Pacific United Cigar Stores Iu. S. Rubber Lu. S. Steel Utah Copper Car. Chem Wabash Pict Willys-Overland Cotton Ee Keener Jersey N. C Op Oh Pazpleda Ahs O EMS Tire Ee Ae Ae Arpdrea Shivar Shelton 8. C Crescent Candy CO Sae Lea Rek Kloczewski & CG. Mfg. Chemists Washington, D. C Josephine le Fevre C Tage BOLI Market Street D. L. Gore Gray Ste MR. Jiggsi South Uckeye Cotton Hulls Lintless Olney Yarber Booneville Ark Buckeye Cotton Oil Co. Dept. S Greenwood Little Rock Jackson Macon Selma Atlanta Augusta Sandler Silverbloom St. Fidholar Cape Fear N. Front St Miss Alma Brown Royal Theatre BY McManus
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