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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1917

Page

3

Cotton Seed Oil Market Closes Steady in New York

Market data shows cotton seed oil closing steady with spot at 18.50 and several barrel sales noted. Trading across grains and stocks reveals mixed activity as Chicago grain slips after rains and freezes, while U S steel and marine shares show modest gains in New York listings.

New York American Can American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting and Refining American Sugar Refining Anacanada Atchison SPB Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canada Pacific Central Tueather Chesaneake & Ohio Chicago, Mil Chicago Chino Conner Sete Tee Folorado Fuel & Iron Aerte, Cure Columbia Gas and Electric Crucible Steel Meneral Motors States Steel Ctis Inspiration Copper Marine Ptd Waymecroft Conner Tonisville & Nashville Masswell Montag Co Mevican Petroleum Miami Canper Midvale Steel Missouri Pacific Nevada Copnet New York Central Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Ohio Southern Railway Studebaker Coa Uy Se Sloss-Shef. Steel and ‘Tron Wis Mrilf Co Tinion Pacific S. Rubber U S. Steel Car. Chem Bid Westinghouse Fleectric Willys-Overland

New York Cotton Market Turns Nervous in Early Trading

Cotton prices fluctuated as bearish news and profit taking spiked selling interest. December and January contracts fell from earlier levels while Memphis reports of damages weighed on sentiment and the market closed steady after a choppy session.

New York Ork Jde Liverpool Loee Memphis Authority

New York Spot Cotton Price Report

Spot cotton middling in New York settled at 27.85 cents per pound. Detailing reflects current market levels and daily variation for merchants and brokers.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Opens Quiet After Week’s Decline

The New Orleans cotton market opened easy with limited buying. Prices eased from last week’s levels as selling carried over and short positions faced selling pressure, with declines around 15 to 29 points and little immediate support seen.

New Orleans

New Orleans Cotton Spot Prices Report

Spot cotton prices in New Orleans on October 29 are unchanged with sales at the spot level. Prices show low mid at 0.87, middling at 27.75, good mid around 28, and0919 stock levels listed with 12,429 bales traded and 185,071 bales on hand.

Orleans Means Spo

Spanish submarine commander pledges not to flee

An Associated Press dispatch from Amsterdam dated October 24 reports Spanish authorities received a pledge from the commander of a German submarine sailing from Cadiz not to attempt escape. The pledge, tied to a possible journey to San Ferrate, was described as conditional and limited to fidelity rather than a full surrender.

Associated Press Amsterdam Ihin S.accyent Eso U. C. S Orom Spain Toment San Ferrate Marine Salaage Cadiz

Attack on French Position Reported Near Cormons

An attack was made near the Chaume area last night with French forces advancing to Tovoho. Initial reports say they gained on the front as a counterattack regained much of the Frosting sector.

Gerson Ivy Associated Press Poytes

Water stage report for Cape Fear at Vill.

Water stage of the Cape Fear river at Vill, N C rose to a height of eight feet at 8 a m yesterday.

Cape Fear River Vill N.C

Explanations of Sugar Prices for Louisiana Producers

A New Orleans telegram from G M Rolph of the Federal Food Administration clarifies sugar pricing. Louisiana plantation sugars may not exceed 7.25 cents per pound less two, while some southern and eastern areas allow higher prices or party with prices set by the American Sugar Refining Company. The American will start at 8.35 less and reduce to 7.25 less two by December end, with refiners following suit.

Associated Press New Orleans G. M. Rolph Federal Food Administration Washington Louisana American Sugar Refining Company Rolph

Bavarian Premier Count von Hertling Offered Chancellorship

Amsterdam dispatch reports the German chancellorship offered to Bavarian premier Count von Hertling. He has asked for time to consider the proposal.

Associated Press Amsterdam Zeitung Am Mittag Berlin Count von Hertling

Providence man jumps from hotel window to death

Sastimore October 29 Henry S Woodward 29 of Providence R I died by his own act jumping from a hotel window. He was en route to Florida for health accompanied by his mother and a physician. The doctor said Woodward was a cousin by marriage of Senator Underwood of Alabama and his family had large business interests at Birmingham.

Associated Press Sastimore Henry S. Woodward Providence R. I Woodward Florida Senator Underwood Alabama Birmingham

Press Feeders Strike in New York City

New York reporters report a city wide strike of press feeders as printers refuse a 4 dollar weekly wage increase. Union claims state almost all printing establishments were halted by the walkout.

Associated Press New York

A German attempt to split Allies defeated, Belgian minister says

London dispatch notes La Metropole claims Germany offered peace to Belgium via a magnate emissary. The proposal sought semi official Belgian and French delegates meeting German delegates in Berne to set a basis for peace with recognition of Belgian independence indemnity reparations and a Brussels peace conference under King Albert. Baron De Broqueville reportedly rejected the split attempt.

Associated Press London la Metropole Baron de Brouqueville Germany Belgium de Broqueville Paris Switzerland Baron von der Lancken Berne Brussels Albert Baron de Broqueville

Plan to Care for Prisoners of War

Washington reports that Germany’s lack of food and clothing for prisoners prompts a joint effort by the War Navy Departments and the Red Cross. An appropriation of 31 212 dollars funds 5 tons of food for about 1 900 American prisoners in German camps, with 75 tons sent to Berne Switzerland to last nine months. The Navy has shipped 10 outfits of clothing and the War Department 85 cases for soldiers and interned civilians.

Associated Press Washington Germany Red Cross War and Navy Departments Berne Switzerland Navy Department War Department

Food Pledge Week Starts Strong Across Nation

Washington reports Food Pledge Week under way with half a million canvassers visiting 22 million homes to secure pledges for food economy. President Wilson endorses the effort to save meat, wheat, fats, and sugar for allied needs and war strength. Belgian Minister De Cartier lauds America’s aid and stresses nations’ fate depends on food for morale and endurance.

Associated Press Washington Eek The Food Administration Wilson United States Europe DeCartier America Belgium Germany

French Ports Are Greatly Improved

Washington reports Captain Andre Tardieu, head of the French sigh commission, says port loading facilities now discharge a 6,009 ton ship in eight days. He adds French docks can handle 800,000 tons monthly, aiding American relief and military supply efforts.

Associated Press Washington Andre Tardieu Wnloadins Red Cross Tardieu

New Bonds Listed for Liberty Loan on Exchange

New bonds of the second Liberty loan were listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The first transaction totaled $1,509 at par. An additional $8,000 was sold at 100.02.

New York Liberty Loan New York Stock Exchange

Black and White Ointment Ad Promises Clear Skin

A Memphis department store style advertisement touts Black and White Ointment for white or colored folks. It claims skin bleaching for dark or mottled skin and removal of blemishes, with a money back guarantee. Agents are urged to apply for territory and terms.

Thal Chemical Co Dept Memphis

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