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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1903
Page
11
A dated financial overview discusses foreign credit buildup and the expanding US trade balance driven by cotton exports and European securities movements. It notes Europe’s selling of US stocks, anticipated canal payments, and shifting liquidity in Wall Street linked to cotton and sugar trades, with expectations of further gains and occasional pullbacks through year end.
The Howell Jones Co cotton letter reports extreme market excitement in New York on December 8 as stock panic and fears of war surge. Prices rise sharply, with a daily advance of 69 to 74 points and a weekly gain near the 116 to 127 point range, amid forecasts of a looming cotton famine and tight supply.
Atlanta December 5 fruit and grocery prices list oranges bananas walnuts pecans coconuts pineapples dates figs citrons raising prunes candy coffee sugar syrup salt cheese nuts crackers canned goods oysters sardines pepper sauce mustard pickles and more. Prices shown per weight or unit for various grades and brands.
Reports from Nave Stores Savannah Charleston and Wilmington show turpentine steady around 66 1 2 to 66 1 2. rosin steady with various grades trading. Receipts and exports listed for the period with prices for water white and crude turpentine and related products.
Coffee futures opened steady and barely changed before a late rally due to bullish momentum in Brazilian markets. Prices drifted to a net decline near close with notable DecembertoNovember spread activity and listed futures across multiple months. Sugar and molasses mixed steady to firm, with raw sugar and refined grades showing varied quotes, while the Treasury Statement and financial notes appear briefly in the closing lines.
A cautious tone dominated New York trading with hesitation after yesterday’s gains. Major shares like Pennsylvania and Amalgamated Copper fell while Brooklyn Transit advanced, and bank reserves rose unexpectedly on a stronger New York associated banks statement.
The Financial Chronicle reports November municipal bond rates peaked only behind 1896, while large railroad issues drew favorable comment. New corporations with $1.606 million or more fell to a nadir since early 1899, as stock speculation shifted. Prices advanced in a broader market amid renewed covering by shorts and a stronger, more persistent buying interest. Traders note unusual activity by professional and wealthy operators, with a delay in outside order growth. Despite adverse news like cotton and iron and steel sector retrenchments, the industrial outlook brightens on anticipated demand and foreign trade gains. Gold movements, currency needs in New Orleans and San Francisco, and a Japan to San Francisco gold flow signal tighter money ahead, yet confidence remains that liquidity improves with year’s end. The bond market shows irregular gains as U S 25 and new 4s retreat from prior levels.
London notes steady bar silver at 29½ pence per ounce, money at 14 2s per hundred pounds, three months bills 3 percent. £160,000 bullion drawn from England for Egypt shipment. Berlin cites London exchange at 20 marks 461 pfennige for checks. Paris records three percent rentes at 98 francs 45 centimes for accounts.
Irregular trading in Atlanta brokerages' stock letters shows a bullish bias as foreign markets, notably London, were missed. Reports note substantial buying of international stocks over the last two weeks, with optimism on railroad prospects and improving commercial and industrial conditions amid scattered, cautious reviews.
Transit started strong on orders meant to push political buying but slipped from highs yet ended with a small net gain. Pennsylvania, New York Central, Louisville and Nashville, Union Pacific, Reading, St Paul, Canadian Pacific and others faced heavy activity. St Paul showed firmness as the market closed with irregular price moves but overall steady tone.
New York reports show heavy profit taking and a reactionary tone in early hours with many bearish traders hoping for a buyback. London closed limiting arbitrage while foreign buyers accumulate toward Monday. Howell Jones Co notes irregular market with praise for higher priced stocks and broad favorable railroad commentary.
Monetary attention with favor. The weakly bank statement was rather encouraging, but there was no marked change in the late market. Fruits and Vegetables. Atlanta, December 5 tomatoes 2.50 per crate 2.50. Demand and price improving peppers 1.50 per crate egg plants 2.50 per dozen lettuce 1.25 per crate celery 2.50 per crate Irish potatoes No. 1.15 per bushel cucumbers 2 per crate.
Advertisement notes ear corn in shock car load only for sale. Claims Tennessee grown corn from H. K. Bryson, Fayetteville, Tennessee. Contact available at the Fayetteville listing for purchase.
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