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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
2
Stale was wear report notes cotton futures opening lower by 4 to 6 points in Chicago trade. Investors expected the July crop condition from the government at noon, which shifted sentiment to bullish as prices rose 10 to 13 points on active buying.
New York August 5 The government report shows average condition of the cotton crop at 77.2 percent of normal. Bulls cover shorts and new buying lifts prices from the early low, but the market ends flat to steady after a quiet session. Weather maps show light showers over much of the belt with hot western temperatures. Traders await Texas reports before committing further.
In a Texas feed of notes the report states crop conditions worse than last year and signals a partial recovery potential. Murphy & Co's Cotton Letter notes delayed trading before weather bureau results. Rain in Paris and Dallas areas softens prices while Liverpool markets and shorts react to the 77.2 gauge. The overall outlook remains bullish for the south and Europe with a ten point advance.
The August report from the U S Department of Agriculture notes July 25 cotton condition at 77.2, with declines in Missouri Arkansas Tennessee Texas North Carolina and Louisiana and improvements in Georgia South Carolina Alabama Mississippi and Virginia. Draught and heavy rains account for the regional shifts, with Mississippi above its ten year average and others below. The state comparisons follow for the four prior years.
Treasury data show raw cotton exports in fiscal year 1901 rose to a record, totaling over 313 million dollars and lifting the combined value of cotton and its products to about 1.0 million dollars daily. Total cotton exports hit 313,673,443 dollars, while cotton goods and related products brought 365,405,707 dollars, driving the decade’s cotton export value above 2 billion.
Cotton quotes from ports show quiet to steady tones with middling around 7 to 8 1-8 cents. U S market reports note sales, receipts, and stocks at major cities led by New York, New Orleans, Savannah, and others, with bureau figures and futures expectations influencing prices.
The day in New York saw persistent liquidation after opening weakness, with losses across leading stocks and notable declines in Western and Pacific rail actions. United States Steel and Sugar led the downside while market activity centered on steel strike developments and heavy professional shorting amid broad declines.
Murphy Co letter reports unsettlement after Saturday talks between Amalgamated Association executives and leading United States Steel interests fail to resolve the steel strike. Morning stock prices declined about 1 to 2 percent as railroad shares also weakened amid the unsettled market conditions.
New York Augusta trading opened with prices a notch below Saturday close as bearish cables and weak spot market spurred unloading. Near months were bought by roasters while German interests picked up later months sparingly. Afternoon activity was light with narrow swings and a 15,090 bag day. September 5.86 December 5.05 February 5.20 March 6.30 May 6.40 July 5.30.
Market reports show sugar quiet in New Orleans with refined and molasses notes and cotton seed prices steady in New York and Memphis. Corn, wheat, and flour movements dominate the day with mixed prices across New York Chicago and St Louis, while pork and lard hold firm in Atlanta and Chicago trade.
August 5 6 stores report varied prices on coffee sugar salt butter and produce. Arbuckle coffee 10 20 per 490 pounds Lion 10 80. New Orleans open kettle beef ? oysters and confections. crates of peaches cantaloupes and apples priced per crate or per car. Spirits turpentine tar and rosin prices steady with receipts noted.
Jacob F Allen, tied to a mining firm, swears out two city court accusations against Henry H Smith a cotton buyer in Austell building alleging carrying concealed weapons and assault after a desk dispute in Smiths office. The case may set for hearing this week as the criminal court is in session.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians of Fulton county will hold its eighteenth annual picnic in Lawrenceville on August 15, marking a major outdoor celebration linked to what is known as a lady day in Ireland. A special train departs Union Depot at 9 o clock to Lawrenceville and returns about 6:30, with many features beyond the usual parade.
John Henry spins breezy tales that will cool tempers in hot weather and leave listeners laughing. A sample tale costs nothing, as promoted by John M. Miller Co. on S Marietta Street.
Edward Moody was entertained in Atlanta under the watch of two revenue agents. He was shown around the Tower and introduced to United States Commissioner Colquitt. Subtly, it was suggested Moody was connected with a whisky trust in Douglas County. He left Colquitt with $2005 before his departure.
Very low rate week end excursion tickets for moon, afternoon and evening trains. Tickets good for return by Monday night after sale date. Call any Central of Georgia Railway office for schedules and details. Ticket office 15 Wall Street and Union Depot Atlanta.
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