Big Break in Cotton Triggers Heavy Buying Wave
A surge in cotton prices sparked strong buying as bears retreated and buyers moved in. Federal estimates sparked initial declines, but eager bargain hunters fueled a rapid partial recovery.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
3
Cotton Movement and Port Receipts Report
The report lists cotton movement across ports with middling prices, receipts, exports, and stocks for New Orleans to Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and minor ports. It includes interior movement data for Houston, Memphis, Augusta, St Louis, Cincinnati, Dallas, Montgomery, and totals for the season, plus unfilled tonnage of a steel company and turpentine and rosin figures from Savannah and Jacksonville with quotations.
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Fort
New Orleans
Galveston
Savannah
Charleston
Norfolk
Wales
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Eieceipts
Tock
Auston
Murmphis
Augusta
St Louis
Cincinnati
Dallas
Montgomery
Receivis
Wilmington
Loos
Boxton
Pacific Coast
Newport
Runawick
Liverpool
Houston
New Orleans Cotton Market Reacts to Government Crop Estimate
The New Orleans market shows nervous, irregular behavior as traders react to the government's crop estimate of about 11.4 million bales. May and March futures fluctuated near 12.8 and 12.95, with spot cotton steady after earlier declines, while reports place the official crop range around 11.9 million to 12.15 million bales and totals awaiting arrival data. The day closes with mixed changes and a general net decline, amid active buying from Liverpool-connected houses and southern sellers.
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New Yorks
Liverpool
Powes
New Orleans
Jongs
New York Financial Market Snapshot
Fragmented OCR note records currency quotes and bonds with unclear figures in various currencies including francs rubles and gaya. It notes demand and cables, government bonds, railroads, and a reference to a 60 gaya item with 2 percent and other scattered percentages. The text is garbled and incomplete.
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Istana
Crop report cites 11,161,000 bale cotton estimate
Washington December 16 The 3315 crop estimate shows total production around 11,161,000 bales equal to 5.33 percent. value projected near 603,260,000 at 12.3 cents per pound, with state by state production figures and prices noted. The bureau plans full census data in March after ginner reports are compiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Taday
Garmars
Wea
Cansus Bureau
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Loulalana
Texas
Arkanoas
Oklahoma
California
Dun's Weekly Review of Business Situation
Dun's Review notes demand outpacing supply with freight congestion still hampering channels. Exports remain strong despite vessel purchases, while holiday spending rises and wages push up costs. Wholesale prices reach near historic highs, led by iron and steel activity. weekly bank clearings total 2,841,001,525 dollars.
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New York
Dun
Professional views on cotton situation in New York
A string of reports from New York and London discuss the 11,161,000 bale cotton yield forecast, selling pressure, and expected demand. Analysts from HONP & Co Hubb ard BROS. & CO and others forecast higher prices, with May and July options favored on moderate declines as buyers and spinners adjust to government estimates and export shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
vTodays
Kanta
Mesooth
Honp & Co
Liverpool
Dia
Charles Fairchild & CO
Bureau
Panote
Europe
Manchester
Hubbard Bros. & CO
Cornfield and Groceries Prices Reported in Detail
A dense list from Atlanta market pages shows corrected prices for meats such as Cornfield hams and bacon, plus grocer items ranging from lard and sausage to diverse canned goods and flour. Includes specific price bands, vendor notes, and equipment terms across poultry, seafood, dairy, and staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Provision Company
Ava
Cornfield
Oman
Oglesby Grocery Company
Ghando
Seleha
Lima
Monogram
Page
Horsford’s
Scoco
Wheat Wavers as Peace Talk Dampens Chicago Market
Chicago December 10 wheat fell on mixed news from peace discussions with losses in December and May futures, while corn and oats slipped. Buyers steadied early but lack of export sales and heavier arrivals pressured prices, with provisions steady to lower. Rumors of Canadian wheat loans and returns weighed on sentiment as traders reassessed end of hostilities.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Ces
Steel Corporation
Canadian Pacific
Batopilay
Gatariu
Jevit
Mately
London
United States
Mange
Board of Trade
Frida
Chicago
Santos Tours
Salan of Santos
Dee
Engilan
Lie Teredita
Tne
Liamie
Rio Exchange
Rio
New Gats York
Yune
Commission
Cart
Market Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Across Cities
Chicago and St Louis trade reports show hog receipts and prices for December with mixed futures, cattle and sheep values. Kansas City and market provisions list prime beef, lambs, and stockers with scattered contract figures and cash quotes for December 10.
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New York
Regina
Cuutan
Towle
Chicago
St. Louie
Kansas City
Rt. Louis
Buateter
Fred Otoors
Rae
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American Agricultural
American Tobacco
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New York Financial
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United Statesotes
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