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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
3
New York markets eased with steels coppers oils and shipping shares lower at today's close. Liberty bonds remained firm while cotton fell then recovered amid Liverpool buying. late trading showed gaps and a strong finish. Receipts list diverse American manufacturers and rail stocks, with Republic Iron and Steel among notable movers.
The burr cane warning for gulf waters boosted New Orleans cotton prices in the first half hour with gains of 25 to 28 points as shorts covered. Traders noted rains forecast for the rawterm belt as unfavorable and cotton closed steady 3 points up to 11 down. Spot cotton firm with 25 point rise and sales on spot totaling 1,125.
Spot prices firm with American middling at 19.97, good middling 19.57, middling 18.92, and lower grades listed. Sales total 2,000 bales with 1,500 American. receipts 32,500 all American. Futures up about 110 points with contract quotes across Sept to MayJune, all fixed prices.
The cotton seed oil market closed unevenly with spot at 17.4 cents and distant months slipping. Sentiment showed varied prices for October 17.03, December 16.70, January 16.71, and March 16.82, totaling 74,500 barrels sold.
Unofficial weather hints pushed corn prices higher as futures opened 1-8 to 1-2 cents up across December and May contracts. Oats rose with corn while hog supplies remained tight lifting provisions. December corn closed around 1.20 5-8 to 3-4 and May 1.17 5-8 to 3-4, with selling at low prices listed alongside showcases and tables by George O. Gaylord.
A report notes the possibility of the first girl serving as a page in the House of Representatives, highlighting milestone potential and the growing role of women in congressional duties. The item reflects contemporary discussions about gender limits and youth opportunities within Congress.
Fourteen year old Cecilia Martin seeks employment as a page in the House of Representatives with backing from Jeannette Rankin M Clyde Kelly and other Congressmen. The ambitious young candidate hopes to become Uncle Sam’s first girl page.
Lieut Raoul Luffbery of Wallingford Conn a member of the Lafayette Flying Corps destroyed one German plane and forced another to land near the front lines. Sgt Kenneth Marr of San Francisco was attacked by four German aircraft and forced to land when wires controlling his elevating planes were cut. The Lafayette squadron witnessed a French flyer bring down a German machine about a mile away.
Paris reports a violent artillery duel north of Verdun near Fosses and Chaumes wood after dark. German planes bombed the prisoner camps near Bar Le Duc, killing two inmates.
The Democratic party struggles to place most nominees on the primary ballot as a shortage of signatures blocks candidates from four counties. Only Frederick W. Mansfield qualifies, prompting a sticker campaign to compete with Republicans led by Governor McCall.
Harvard University opened its 282nd year with a much smaller enrollment as many students serve in the military. About 100 of the roughly 600 seniors were present. enlistments have reduced junior and sophomore classes. Total university enrollment may drop from about 5,000 to under 3,500, though all courses proceed and varsity football is eliminated. A freshman team will play, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps continues.
Stage of water in the Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 a m yesterday was 3 2 feet.
Government figures praise the emergency telegraph and telephone network that knit the country for war. The system connects cantonments from coast to coast with rapid trunk expansion and temporary facilities to meet military and civilian needs. Coast Guard lines and submarine cable work advance along the New England coast as war demands rise.
About 1,200 special delivery letters for World Series reservations arrived Sunday at American League park. Harry Grabiner, secretary of the Chicago club, moved to enlarge staff as orders swamp the office. Construction for thousands of extra seats proceeds, aiming for 83,000 capacity by October 6 opener.
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