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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
3
Prices start lower as selling pressures appear at the open. Weather news delays coastal advisories while a cold wave is reported and Liverpool interests renew October shorts amid bids in October. Trading shows October and January contracts fluctuating with modest gains and losses, closing barely steady.
In the Oct 24 cotton market report prices were irregular with buyers hopeful after cold weather. The census bureau report on ginning was due tomorrow at 11 o'clock and prices swung 4 to 28 points before a quick drop, then a partial recovery. Late in the first half hour prices rose, up 6 to 15 points.
Report from New Orleans notes cotton fin 75 points up with on the spot sales and futures arrival at 675. Prices for middling quality shown with changes and market updates.
Justice McGowan awarded Wilmington a 136.08 tax judgment against the Wilmington Marine Railway Company. The defendant contested the amount and argued for city lighting improvements before payment, while officials cited no legal basis to counterclaim. A New Hanover Food Administration meeting formed sub committees and outlined church outreach and pledge-card distribution plans.
York October 24 The cotton seed oil market closed steady with spot rates around 19.00 and total sales totaling 8,700 units.
Funeral rites were held today for U.S. Senator Paul O Husting who was accidentally shot by his brother Gustave during a hunting trip last Sunday. Burial followed at Graceland Cemetery with pallbearers including Senator La Follette and Wisconsin congressmen. Governor E L Phillips was among the prominent attendees.
In a busy Superior Court session yesterday W B Cooper won a judgment of 208.40 against J R Hardee after a short jury deliberation. Daisy Carter obtained a divorce from Hamilton Carter on statutory grounds. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v Southern Paving Construction Co ended with verdicts favorable to both sides, including interest on claims. Marsden Bellamy appointed guardian ad litem in Mary Johnson v W Sidbury et al. C D King recovered 16 for boat hire from J W Bryant. Stephen Nelson v Susan D Linaker opened with a brief jury selection and initial testimony. The land suit is expected to dominate today and tomorrow before a jury returns its verdict.
An editorial urges Liberty bonds for all groups including business men laboring class secret orders and churches. It argues bonds are safe sound investments and support Allied democracy, promising strong moral and economic unity after the war.
In a quiet morning session only Lucile Keith alias Lucile Harris appeared before the Recorder. She faced a larceny of a trunk charge and was found not guilty.
Berlin reports an Austro German offensive on the Italian front. German and Austrian infantry captured the leading Italian positions near Flitch and Tolmino in the northern Bainizza plateau this morning, according to army headquarters.
Fire department rushed to Seventh and Grace streets last evening but found a false alarm caused by two colored boys who tampered with the box. The youths escaped and no fire or damage occurred.
Mrs. Susie Rhue Henniker died early today at her niece Mrs. Ira Hines home on South Third Street after a long illness. She leaves a husband two sisters and a brother. Funeral from Mrs. Hines home tomorrow at 10 o clock with burial in Bellevue Cemetery. Mrs. Henniker had long ties to Myrtle Grove Sound and was highly regarded by many in the area.
M. S. Willard C. W. Worth and John R. Hanby named fuel administrators for New Hanover county under State official A. W. McAllister. They will survey local fuel supply and report to the State Administrator who reports to Garfield. No municipal fuel plan settled yet. locals expect skilled handling by appointees.
A gasoline boat owned by Rip Herson was destroyed by fire last night around 10 o clock near Smiths Creek bridge. Two men leaped overboard and survived. The fire department vehicle arrived but could not assist. The vessel was towing a raft of logs.
Wilington Homestead and Loan Association will sell at public auction for cash the Thomas Payne and wife and Charles Payne mortgage property in New Hanover County. The sale takes place at the Wilmington Court House door on Monday November 19 1917 at noon. Notice dated October 19 1947 by D Bellamy & Son Attorneys.
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