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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
6
August 25 report from New York and New Orleans shows unfavorably worded crop news and stronger Liverpool demand lifting cotton prices. Prices rose with late gains in December and October contracts amid wet weather and private crop evaluations, while spot trading in New York and New Orleans remained active with substantial regional movements and varied regional prices.
New York August 23 Special the Liverpool market rose on insect damage reports in Texas and more rains in Atlantic states Our market followed the advance then softened on selling by locals after weather would clear over the western belt Trade buyers were steady and short covering lifted prices to the 32 cent level The bureau report on September 2 is expected to shift sentiment bullish HUMBARD BROS & CO New York August 25 Special too much moisture slows a crop needing sun and the Tuesday condition report may show deterioration keeping prices steady CLARK New York August 25 Special strong Liverpool cables and heavy rains plus a 62 per cent private condition report supported higher cotton prices Sentiment improving and prices likely higher OAVIS BROS & CO ORLEANS LETTER August 25 Special today's advances due to eastern belt rains and many interior telegrams reporting deterioration Weeks and worms damage increasing Quick reactions on selling looks likely to require constant buying Two private condition reports one 62.1 per cent and another 62.8 per cent from Memphis Commercial Appeal note government report Tuesday DUGGAN & SOUDEN
Chicago August 25 corn market unsettled with early declines, rallies, and late strength. Commission house buying supported gains while bearish tones and large Texas offerings pressured prices. Sept at 1.805 to 1.8074, December 1.43 to 1.43. Oats mixed, provisions lower to higher. receipts light, cash grain quotes listed for corn oats rye and barley.
Frankfort authorities say Josaph Wendling, a convicted slayer, escaped from the state reformatory Friday. He was nabbed last night by a Frankfort policeman on the streets. Wendling, armed with knife and pistol, resisted and was clubbed into submission after leaving a hill concealment. He claimed to be bound for Louisville.
The first Sea Island cotton bale of the 1939-40 season sold today at Savannah cotton exchange for 86 cents per pound. The 400 pound bale, described as age fancy, set the opening price in a brisk auction.
Savannah, August 25. Exports from the port for the year ending June 3 totaled $132,428,322 with imports at $25,703,779. District receipts by the collector were $2,195,823.62. collection cost about two cents per dollar. Vessels entering foreign ports numbered 166. those clearing 175. Domestic port activity included 402 entries and 385 clears. Tobacco leaf exports exceeded $6 million, upland cotton remained the principal export. Port totals, by district Georgia, show Savannah leading with $132,928,922 in exports.
August 25 New York market quiets after Saturday bank statement shows an 812000 deficit in reserves. Declines appear in prices though no heavy liquidation occurs with rail stocks performing best. Analysts split on autumn gains as fears of labor strife, Europe loans, and reserve bank policies loom, while railroad shares rise on rate-offset hopes.
Coffee futures plunged as Santos market weakness spurred end of morning selling. December and later months fell below the UW-cent level with December at 1800 and March at 28.35. Spot coffee held steady at nominal levels while Brazilian port receipts and Sao Paulo temperatures round out the day’s market context.
The report lists Sterling 60 day bills at 4 103, commercial 60 day bills 4.2005, demand 4.18 and 0.20 cables, francs 8 03 cables, guilders 2.08, lies 9.58 cables 9.56, marks 4% cables 4%. Government bonds ease while railroad bonds show irregularity. A 90 day and 6 month term note appear with Mexican dollars and Honduras sales noted. scattered names and figures follow.
London prices show little stable movement as silver and money markets post varied yields. Short-term bills trade around 3 1/16 to 3 9/16 percent with three-month instruments seen at 39 to 40 basis points, reflecting cautious borrowing demand.
New York stock market opened dull as professional efforts to push prices down failed. Early declines led to a broad rebound with substantial advances in rails, motors, oils, and equipment. Strength in rail shares and windfall demand for freight amid possible wage hikes aided the rally. call money held at 6 percent and total sales reached $11.2 million par value.
Three sales entries recorded in Savannah on August 2 show turpentine and related products changing hands. Totals include a stockets type shipment valued at eighty five dollars with receipts noted.
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