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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1917

Page

3

Cotton and market items from New York to Chicago news

The report covers wholesale prices for staples like cotton and butter, plus receipts and prices for pork, beef, and vegetables. It notes New York stocks advancing after a firm opening and mentions government supervision of wheat sales and corn futures climbing on frosts and tropical concerns.

Per P Eine Aseoks Jersey Warris Tagmineton Naval Stores New York Pullman General Electric Chicago Food Administration

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Report

Liverpool market notes spot demand limited with prices down up to 20 points. American cotton prices quoted fair to good ordinary levels with futures easing across positions from September through January. Sales totaled 2,000 bales, including 1,500 American. no margins reported.

Liverpool

Cotton seed oil market closes steady in New York

The New York market closes steady with spot not shown and September 15.85, October 15.70, November 15.28, December 15.25, January 15.30, February 15.32, March-April 15.40. Total sales reach 61,700.

New York Garuray Carribean Southern Manly Everings Grees Etober Oe Yarth Os Se

Celebration of Battle of Marne Observed in Meaux

Ceremonies marking the Battle of Marne anniversary were held in Meaux France with a visit to the Ouroy river field. General Michael Joseph Maunoury, now blinded by a wound, led the visiting party along with General Lamaze and hundreds of maimed soldiers from the battle.

Meaux France Sutton T Dethgedy The Marne Ouroy Michael Joseph Maunoury Alsace Taris Lamaze Maunoury

Government controls grain elevators begin under new restrictions

Washington on September 10 1933 grain elevators started operation under new restrictions from the New Deal era. Elevators may not store wheat or rye for more than 20 days and must file weekly transaction reports.

Associated Press Washington Fool

Young Man Killed in Auto Accident Near Salisbury

A Winston-Salem youth J W Zeigler 22 died after a car left a curve 14 miles below Salisbury en route from Badin. His father George L Zeigler was hospitalized with bruises while B F Southern E Hodgins and R C Shields all from Winston Salem were uninjured. The elder Zeigler was driving the car.

Salisbury News ‘and Observer Badin J. W. Zeigler Winston-Salem George L. Zeigler F. Southern E. Hodgins R. C. Shields Winston- Salem Young Zeizler Young Zeigler Zeigler

Remembering Brigadier General John W. Wisser

Brigadier General John W. Wisser is recalled from retirement to command the Department of Hawaii. A St. Louis native and West Point graduate of 1874, he has 40 years of service with posts at West Point Berlin and as attache. He led California’s Department and the 4th Brigade at Texas City during Mexican border disturbances.

Berlin Department of California Texas City

Railroad Negro Laborers Strike at Atlantic Coast Line

About 400 black helpers in Rocky Mount NC machine shops walked out after a demand for six and a half cent hourly raise was refused. The railroad allegedly offered four cents an hour, which the workers declined.

Rocky Mount N. C Atlantic Coast Line Railway Road

Seaboard Air Line Announces Wilmington Train Schedules

The Progressive Railway of the South, Seaboard Air Line, lists upcoming departures and arrivals for trains between Wilmington and Charlotte with Pullman Parlor and Sleeping Car services. Details include departure times 3:55 PM and 5:00 AM, arrivals 12:30 PM and 12:10 AM, and sleeper availability until 7:30. Tickets and reservations via City Ticket Agent Orton Hotel Building.

Progressive Railway South Wilmington Charlotte Pullman Parlor AR Char Charlott Pullman Retate Orton

Senate to Vote This Afternoon on War Revenue Bill

After a month of debate the Senate nears final passage of the war revenue bill. Final action will occur this afternoon at 4 o clock with debate limited by unanimous consent. The measure, estimated at 2.5 billion dollars, includes consumption taxes on sugar tea coffee and cocoa and a 3 percent levy on freight transportation.

Associated Press Washington Senate Broussard Louisiana Smoot Ransdell Utah

Weather Bureau notes Caribbean disturbances and a second system

Washington reports indicate a disturbance in the Western Caribbean between longitude 70 and 76 and a second disturbance near longitude 64, latitude 14. No details on intensity have been received. Separately, Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park issues licenses for women guides and the Metal Polishers' International Union votes to admit women members.

Associated Press Washington Caribbean Weather Bureau Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado The Metal Polishers’ International Union

Red Cross Mission Heads Home From Russia Dinner

The American Red Cross mission in Russia plans departures with a dinner honoring Ambassador Francis and staff. Dr. Frank Billings and other leaders praised their work and urged rapid American aid, including an ambulance corps for front service. Raymond Robbins will lead the enduring commission in Petrograd.

United Press Potingrdk American Red Cross Russia Francis Romania Moscow Frank Billings Chicago Geo. €. Whipple Harvard Henry C. Sheran Columbia University Harold H. Swift Wilbur E. Post William C. Nicholson Malcolm Grow Robbins

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