Cotton futures drift lower amid mixed signals and rain woes
New York on April 7 saw active speculation in cotton futures with a 16 point range. Prices opened flat to down, then declined as weather in the cotton belt worsened by heavy rains, though later improved. Cables from Liverpool were unsettled, trading local and some foreign activity, with the day closing modestly down. Reports from other cities show quiet to steady cotton markets with varied receipts and stock, while Wall Street mood weighed on sentiment. Cotton goods demand remained uneven. brown and bleached textiles showed weakness while coarse fibers held firm.
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Rain and market drift hit cotton belt crops and prices
March rainfall floods lowlands delaying planting across Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama. Colum bus Mississippi and Vicksburg report inches of rain with ports and crop losses noted while Liverpool and New York market reports show futures firmer than previous day but facing weak demand and heavy liquidation.
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Provisions. Atlanta April 17 market notes and prices
Market report from Atlanta lists pork, lard, boxed meats, and bacon prices with varied figures in several cities. Lard steady around 7.25 per hundredweight, bacon and ribs quoted in multiple grades. Coffee, sugar, and other staples show mixed quotes. eggs, butter, poultry, potatoes, onions, and dried fruit also priced with regional variations.
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Fruit and Confectioneries prices in Atlanta
The column lists fruit and nut prices in Atlanta on April 17. Apples per barrel were 4.50 to 6.50, Oranges per box 3.00, 3.50, Lemons choice 2.25 fancy 3.50, raisins California 2.00, almonds 2 to 14 cents, pecans 8 to 9 cents, Brazil 6 to 7 cents, filberts 9 to 10 cents, walnuts 10 to 11 cents, mixed nuts 4 to 6 cents, peanuts 5 to 6 cents. Electric light Georgia 80352.
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Naval Stores and Metals Report from Atlantic Ports
Savannah and Wilmington notes show spirits turpentine and rosin receipts and sales with steady prices. Charleston reports firm turpentine and unchanged rosins. The Metal Market in New York lists tin at 31.259, pig iron, copper and lead prices, with paper and broker price quotes included.
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Iron and Steel Stocks Rally Amid Market Uncertainty
In New York on April 17, leading iron and steel stocks closed 1 to 2 points higher after initial declines. Chairman Gates warned of overproduction and price concessions, triggering a debate among industry executives and stockholders. Despite a general market pullback, steel shares recovered as traders tested profits and examined the sector as a potential barometer of broader business conditions.
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London Stocks Slip and Rally After Holida ys
London financial cables report half resumed trading after holidays. Americans opened above par while arbiters sold. New York shares disappointed, then improved with Norfolk and Western, Kuhn, Loeb and Co. in focus. Market tone steady, money in demand, and rail and coal stocks fluctuated amid broad weakness and late buying.
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Stocks and Bonds In Market Report From New York
Georgia and railroad bonds shown with various identifiers and prices. The article notes bear raids on metals, weakness in steel and iron, and trading shifts in the metal group. Treasury balances in the general fund are reported with available cash and gold reserve figures.
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Foreign Finances. Consuls and bullion rates in Berlin and London
Foreign money markets report consular rates for Vinces and Dinois Cen sul, bullion balances at the Bank of England totaling £2600, and gold premiums for Buenos Aires Madrid Lisbon and Berlin. Exchange on London and discount rates are noted along with Paris rentes and check exchanges. Available supply changes list U S and Canada wheat and oats movements with gains and declines across regions.
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Wheat Market Dull and Heavy on Liquidation and Rain
Chicago April 17 Wheat market dull and heavy amid increased liquidation rains and slack demand. Corn dropped and oats fell. pork and lard lower while ribs unmoved. Prices fluctuated with May and July futures, cash demand slow, and mixed export activity. hogs higher with steady to strong pork values.
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Coffee and Sugar Market Report From New York
Coffee and sugar prices fluctuated on April 17 in New York with spot Rio steady and No 7 varieties near 8, while futures opened with gains then eased on European support withdrawal. Trading volume reached 23,006 bags with May through January futures listed, and refined sugar details noted in the remoter prices.
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W. Hill claims unfair council deal on boiler contract
Charles W. Hil of Walsh & Weldner denounces Atlanta council for pressuring water board to award boilers at Hemphill station No 2 to Atlanta Machine Works. He argues council misinformed, notes bids: Atlanta Machine Works 4070, Walsh & Weldner 3325, rival firm 3599, and criticizes unofficial bids and committee actions. He urges fair, legal bidding and cites cost gaps, noting potential subletting to local contractors and impact on public trust.
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