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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
Prices were strongest in late trading with cotton futures closing 16 to 31 points higher. Export demand kept market momentum as spot prices rose across nearly all points, indicating a broad rally in cotton markets.
Chronicle reports a week of light rainfall with generally low temperatures across regions. Cotton market opened firm with quiet gains, late-session strength kept prices high, January through July contracts hit new highs, and exports surpassed port receipts amid active market demand.
A tally of corporate and railway bonds with yields and credits including Chicago and Northwest 7s, Norfolk and Western 4s, Colorado and Southern 4s, Union Pacific 4s, Reading general 4s, Southern Railway 6s, Texas and Pacific bonds, Manhattan consol gold, Missouri Kansas and Texas 4s, and other issues across major lines and utilities with varied percentage prices and conversion details.
Chicago futures rise as wheat leads with May closing near the day’s top, corn and oats also higher. Reports of heavy export sales, frost damage in Argentina, and fears of continental weather boost buying amid tight supplies and firm cash movement. oats mild and hogs supported by strong pork futures.
The report shows total world viable cotton supply up 121,653 from last week and 19,093 from last year, with 578,000 against 540,000 work. World visible supply afloat and held in Great Britain and Europe totals 1,909,000, up from 1,686,000. Egypt holds 91,000, India 142,000, and the United States 1,424,000 compared with prior year figures.
New Orleans December 1 Secretary Hester's weekly cotton exchange statement shows increased movement into sight over last year by about 66 000 bales, and above the year before by 1 000. For 18 days of December totals rise 70 000 over last year, 36 000 over year before, and 4 000 over 1900. Since September 1 receipts at U S ports total 4 040 944, overland deliveries 263 403, and inland stocks 487 937, with season totals near 6 148 284. Foreign exports for the week rise to 292 353. North and Canada takings up 1 266 from last year, total American takings 1 599 720. Seaboard stocks and southern centers show decreases, with supply to date around 6 914 083 against 6 259 129 last year. New Orleans market notes spot cotton active and firmer with futures rallying to morning highs before fluctuating. World spinners’ takings for cotton show 3 525 000 bales since September against 3 740 000 last year. Liverpool grain market reports firmer wheat and corn prices.
Atlanta and New York cotton letters describe a volatile session with gains in early trading fading into cautious lates. Reports show higher exports year to date versus last year, sizable stock swings, and expectations of further advances despite war cloud fears and heavy short covering.
Howell Jones Co reports brisk, bullish action in cotton trading despite holiday timing. Prices rise as buyers scramble to the market, with closes 16 to 31 points higher. Port receipts reach 68,309 bales, exports 107,185 bales. South reports exporters taking all offered while white American spinners plan curtailment and foreign spinners continue buying raw material.
New York reports from December 8 note gloomy Orient rumors and war talk, yet bulls push prices higher with optimism. Manchester struggles and several spinning firms cut work, while cotton can rise on demand and perceived shortage. Cables warn against assuming futures, urging caution before firm conclusions.
The apot market drives strong export demand in the south and New York, with prices advancing from 8 to 3-8, Liverpool closing easy. The market strengthens after the first hour and buys absorb offerings from all sections, closing near the day’s high. A shrinking weekly cotton movement signals a tight supply and bull support, with 411,000 bales in eight weeks versus 964,000 last year, suggesting limited spot cotton.
In New York on December 8, foreign advices dampened early mood amid Russo-Japan tensions. Cables showed price gains and bears expected no selling pressure to halt the upward trend, with reports of a potential early movement decline. Spreads held high prices as spot markets remained firm, and receipts at ports reached 40,000 against 0,000 last year. A fresh buying wave emerged as prices rose amid war-scare talk from Europe and eastward coverage.
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