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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
7
New York cotton trading opened dull with a 1 point decline to a 1 point gain, then rose to 4 points before ending quietly with a 3 point loss and net 1 point gain. Markets closed for holidays, withJan and March hedges cited as delaying deliveries. total sales reached 75,000 bales amid a firm undertone and bullish weekend stats.
The London market closed until Monday as wheat quotes stayed narrow yet bullish, amid expectations winter wheat damage from cold snaps. Limited changes expected during holidays, with cautious purchases on soft spots. Corn showed a December surge of roughly 2.5 cents, May remaining firm, oats quiet but firm, and May corn and oats cited as potential buy opportunities.
The article reports bullish sentiment in stocks and cotton, noting high demand in hog provisions and a cautious but optimistic outlook for prices. It highlights limited supply, shifting futures like January and March, and persistent buying by bulls with a holiday lull complicating clear movement.
Closing bond quotations list various U S and Canadian issuers with prices and yields. Notable entries include Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania lines, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Chicago and Northwestern, Reading general, New York Central, Missouri Kansas and Texas, and Union Pacific.
Reading led gains as Delaware and Hudson appeared to score solid advances, while Pacific and Canadian Pacific also inched higher. The market saw widespread one to three percent increases along with varied quotations from Southern cotton mills and related firms for week ending December 24, 1902. The Metal Market section notes a quieter New York scene and unsettled cables on December 26.
The report shows subdued activity in metal trading with copper unused and most prices steady. Lead remains around 41.8 cents, spelter at 4.85 dollars, and various foundry figures in St. Louis reflect a quiet, nominal market as December progresses.
In New York and Memphis reports, cotton seed oil markets show quiet activity with limited spot strength and light selling pressure. Prices listed include crude and prime grades with minor bids and ranges for prime summer and winter varieties, plus meal values and regional notes from Memphis.
Decoding a disrupted market note shows call money in New York in very active demand. Ruling rates hovered near 12 percent as banks marked up loans and much of the activity followed a holiday remand period, with investors watching for the next business day.
Chicago trading on the board of trade was extremely dull yet prices held steady. May wheat closed a shade higher with strong export demand supporting a firm tone, May corn up fractionally, oats 3-8 1-2c higher, and May provisions higher as hog receipts fell and yard prices rose. Local receipts and strong activity in St Louis aided the firm close despite bearish crop journals and lack of cables.
Allsn-Miles Co reports a quiet but steady Chicago hide and leather market after Christmas. Outside dealers offer a few buffs, heavier demand for scoured oak backs, Texas oak sides easy, and belting softer. tannery activity cautious with hopes for post holiday demand. Treasury balances show cash $210,977,120,585,158.
Traders report mixed sentiment with bull tilt in December options and firm cash activity. Wheat and oats show cautious gains in New York and Chicago while St Louis notes strength in certain futures. provisions stay strong as hogs and pork packers drive demand.
Atlanta December 26 market notes list assorted commodities and prices from Southern Exchange. Includes coffee Arbuckle’s 30.30 per hundred pounds, canned goods, dairy and produce costs, meats, fruit, and miscellaneous groceries. Several price spikes and seasonal stock details appear amid broad market chatter.
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