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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
13
New York and New Orleans reports depict a quiet to dull cotton scene with prices mostly steady or down slightly. Futures and spot activity varied, Liverpool and London markets mixed, with limited buyer enthusiasm and cautious speculation amid weather and crop outlook concerns.
A listing of closing bond quotations across multiple railroads and utilities. Entries include Chicago and Aston 314s, Chisago lines, Chicago and Northwestern 7a, Minnesota and St. Louis 4s, New York Central general 4s, Norfolk and Reading General 4s, St. Louis and San Francisco 4s, and other regional issues. The compiled prices show varied yields and par values, reflecting market activity for railroad and utility securities.
Armour Corporation emerged as a dominant buyer in May, absorbing at least two million bushels amid broad strength in December. Corn and oats saw solid activity with private elevators delivering 4,000 bushels, while foodstuffs and packers supported prices. traders urged taking profits on further advances as the market closed firm.
Beer's Cotton Letter reports Liverpool favorable yet limited market gains with a 2 percent rise and a further single point advance after light Houston estimates. A selling wave, weak outside buying, and heavier New Orleans estimates drove the day down 7 points from the top, leaving a net loss of 2 to 3 points. Texas weather restricts movement and east of the Mississippi car shortages trim receipts. Liverpool cables hint Manchester pressured by silver decline. spinners may curtail purchases. Interior receipts remain light, less than half of prior years, yet sentiment remains bullish. Coffee and Sugar notes show New York futures steady to lower with final declines of 5 to 10 points. Europe started with some buying. bears eyed profits as index drifted lower on ample interior receipts and Havre declines. December to August coffee futures quoted across multiple points.
Sugar and molasses prices show steadiness with open kettle and centrifugal notes. Coffee Rio ranges from steady to fair with mild, quiet demand. various refining and centrafugal terms appear alongside price markers for December and October postings.
Chicago reports a slack country hide market with prices edging down on buffs and heavy hides. Heavy steers scarce yet slow to move while cows bid lower. buffalo futures trend downward and tanners shift to country hides amid dwindling demand and cautious December outlook.
London shows consins and exchange figures with money rates and bills. Illinois and Louisville and Nashville notes trend lower. Berlin notes a large decline in other securities and a drop in cash on hand while treasury notes rise and notes in circulation shrink. Paris reports London exchange at a discounted rate for checks.
Chicago December wheat, May delivery up 1 1 1 8 cents with strong demand and bullish chatter from brokers. May corn and oats climbed as large buyers and light receipts boosted prices, while January provisions posted gains amid tight supplies and robust market sentiment.
Atlanta reports December 9 price list for flour and meal and assorted grains. Diam ond patent flour 4.73, straight 3.70 to 3.8, extra fancy 3.30. corn meal and oats quoted with various grades. barley, bran, shorts, hay, and feed products listed with per bushel or per one hundred pounds figures. Wheat and corn prices noted as firm with No 2 red wheat listed.
Chicago and New York markets show mixed movements with No 3 mixed oats firm and higher, No 2 Spring wheat up, and corn and oats varying. Spot wheat and corn give cautious gains amid steady lard and pork quotes. regionally, sugar and groceries list firm prices as December trade progresses.
St Louis reports steady cattle receipts including 4009 Texans and 2000 sheep with strong demand. Hogs and lambs show varied quotes with dressed beef at 4.20 to 5.50, steers under 160 pounds at 2.28 to 6.00, and stockers bidding around 1.9 for lighter cattle. Sugar prices rise across all refined grades in New York. Liverpool grain mood muted with red westerns firm and futures near March levels. Treasury balance notes income receipts and interior funds.
Country Produce in Atlanta reports December 9 prices for fresh goods including Eges scarce items. cranberries in barrels. various poultry and dressed poultry rates. cabbage, potatoes, peaches, apples, grapes and citrus with per unit and per bundle pricing. Notable figures include live turkeys at 19, dressed hens 12 to 13 cents per pound, celery 20 to 40 cents per dozen, and citrus with oranges at 2.50 to 3.00 a box.
Cattle receipts around 2,800 in Chicago with steady trade. best steers to 26.75, poor to medium 5.50 to 6.75. Texas fed steers around 33.50 to 85.35. market strong with values near 85.50 to 86.50. Kansas City reports 14,500 cattle receipts with 150 Texans mixed, market steady on choice heavy steers and stockers. natives and heifers ranged around 2.19 to 2.70 per unit.
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