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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1916
Page
2
April 29 report notes a swift early week recovery after prior declines as markets price in a conciliatory German stance. Investors weigh Berlin leadership signals, submarine issue hopes, and potential European guarantees while banks tighten credit and shipping costs shift.
Washington April statement shows total resources of 319 million and total liabilities of 519 million with reserves and deposits detailed. Gold reserves stand at 311 million with other assets including U S bonds 186 million and United States notes 20 million. Reserve deposits total 418 million and net Federal Reserve notes 8.9 million in circulation.
The report lists cash reserves including gold coin and certificates totaling 3,079,000.00 and 6,417,735.50 held by the bank, legal tender notes 211,907.00, plus overall cash reserves of 9,708,642.50. It details investments in U S bonds 2,035,000.00 and municipal warrants 6,074.65, total assets 18,369,525.37, and Federal Reserve notes outstanding 14,677,750.00 with deposits, profits, and losses, as of the period.
Daily cotton market report lists Middling values and movements across ports including New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Baltimore Boston Philadelphia York minor ports and regional hubs. It summarizes receipts exports stocks and shipments for today and week totals with season totals, noting price levels and trade activity across multiple locations.
Naval stores data from Jacksonville Florida shows firm and steady sales and stock figures. Receipts and shipments are listed for various products with quoted prices for items including window glass and water white turpentine.
York April 29 Special reports project record movement and high end results for cotton in 1915. Analysts discuss potential 1 900,000 bale movement, 18 769 000 bale total, and possible carryover from 1914. Forecasts vary with acreage reports, government figures, and market expectations amid a cautious trading stance.
New York April 29 special. The tug of war over International Mercantile Marine drew heavy attention in Wall Street as bankers vie for influence in the ship trust. National City Bank reportedly holds over 30 percent, signaling a shift toward Frank Vanderlip’s American International Corp. The record shows Mercantile Marine owns 124 ships, operates 45 routes, with over 50 million in cash and strong earnings, while past receivership battled a battered stock.
New York April 29 The cotton market remained quiet yet steady with July contracts up to 14.15, about 5 points above last night’s close. Early declines were erased as bullish spot advice and a private acreage report eased nerves about global demand, while outlooks on fertilizer use and delayed germination influenced sentiment. Trade noted cautious optimism amid submarine talks and international tensions, with prices advancing near the day’s high before closing near best levels in a quiet session.
Chicago wheat prices rose on April 29 due to northwest snow and rain delaying spring planting. May at 1.13 7-8 and July at 1.15 3-4 led gains as outlooks for lighter world shipments buoyed demand. Corn and oats followed with advances, while hogs and grain offered firming support. reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Minnesota cited hampered seeding of the spring crop.
In New York on April 29 advances in cotton goods and prices in main mercantile centers signal strength despite raw material trends. Prints rise again, protection to buyers drops, and 4c yard increases occur in cambrics and nainsooks. Coarse fabrics soften little, exports remain broad, weather dampens retail summer fabric activity, and wholesale orders are plentiful. Prices show varied gains across print cloths and linens, while Chicago cash pork and lard show notable figures.
Are you interested in cotton? The Watkins Bureau reports issued every two weeks cover acreage, fertilizer usage, crop conditions, dates produced, and market phases. Bachman & Co. bankers, established 1386, offer guidance on future cotton delivery, with access to major exchanges and cotton associations.
One of America’s oldest bankers, Henry Clews, argues in a magazine piece that success hinges on thorough analysis of all business aspects. He defines system as adopting newer, quicker, better methods that genuinely help, and asserts right methods align with moral law and steady discipline.
The New York market reports various currencies and rates including Sterling 60-day bills at 4.76 percent, francs at 6.93, marks at 24 percent, krona around 1.7 percent, and rubies and builders demand values shown in cables. The figures reflect demand pricing across multiple currencies and instruments.
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