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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1904

Page

14

Tremendous Selling Pressure in Global Cotton Markets

Feb 4 New Orleans reports a dull spat cotton market with heavy selling pressure. Prices drop across March to August futures, then recover as bull buyers absorb supply. New York and Liverpool markets show rapid declines and later volatility amid war-declare rumors. Sales reach about 800,000 bales. margins fluctuate in halting recoveries and renewed declines.

New Orleans Liverpool New York May Tuly

Rail and Steel Bond Listings Include Several Conversions

A fragmented OCR list outlines numerous railroad bonds and steel company grades with mixed figures and percentages. Entries mention Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania, Reading, St. Louis and Iron Mountain, Southern Pacific, Southern Railway, Toledo, St. Louis and Western, Union Pacific, and Wisconsin Central among others, with various bond coupons and con.

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News on Cotton and Market Fluctuations in Early War Tensions

New Orleans reports 7,000 to 8,000 dates against 7,890 actual. Galveston 5,000 to 6,900 against 6,512 last year. Houston 5,300 to 5,800 against 4,207. Liverpool February 4 to 12:18 p.m.cotton demand low, prices down. futures show quiet opening and shifting bids amid war rumors from Far East, Egypt, and Europe. Miller & Co and Gilbert & Clay note nervous trade, with Liverpool down more than New York, spot cotton easing slightly while traders await decisive figures.

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Rumor of Japan-Bucs negotiations sparks market fear

The spread rumor that negotiations between Japan and Bucs had ceased triggered demoralization at the outside sources. Prices fell about a percent per pound in moments, showing the danger of speculative fluctuation and the need for extraordinary caution as profits seem insufficient to justify the commitments.

Japan Bucs

Wild Coffee Market Break Sets New Exchange Record

New York February 4 The coffee exchange faced its wildest market yet with a call dragging to nearly two hours. Liquidation was enormous as buyers from Brazil sent cable reports more favorable than weeks past while futures weakens. Spot prices held firm despite the break in futures, signaling potential higher prices when the upward turn returns.

Miller &Go New York Coffee Exchange Brazil

tomato and produce prices update from Atlanta market

Atlanta market report dated February 4 shows tomatoes at 1.40 per unit and slow demand. Peppers, eggplants, celery, cucumbers, pineapples, Irish potatoes and other produce listed with varying crate and bushel prices including egg plants at 262.50 per dozen and Irish potatoes at 1.20 per bushel.

Atlanta

Wheat and Corn Rally on War Fears in Chicago Market

Chicago trading surged as war scare boosted demand for May wheat to a new high near 99 1/2 cents, with May corn rising to 53 6/8 cents and July oats up, while provisions mirrored grain strength. Reports noted heavy buying by commissions houses, short-covering, and volatile session dynamics as buyers chased top levels before closing strong and near highs.

Chicago Far East Shorts Minneapolis Duluth Chicao Shorts Tiemely Willan May Tost Clare Atlanta Grain Lette Bulls Chitsiders

Grain Letters Describe Strong War News and Market Rebounds

Chicago reports via Miller & Co and Howell Jones Co highlight a brisk grain market amid war news. Cash wheat and corn demand rise, May prices seen firm, hog receipts high but cash demand weak, oats and provisions follow grain trends with overall cautious optimism on exports and packer activity.

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Record of Commodities and Livestock Markets February 4

Coffee futures opened weak with declines of 15 to 60 points across months amid heavy selling by importing interests. Cotton and sugar markets also fell amid Far East war rumors, while live stock prices softened in Chicago Kansas City and St Louis with mixed cattle and hog movements and sturdy sheep.

New York Sparkels Cordova E New Orleans Chieweo Kansas City St Louis

Metal market report smolders with London tin and copper shifts

The Metal Market column from New York on February 4 notes tin in London easing by £1 and futures down 15s, with spot and futures close values shown. Copper in London climbs 7s 6d while local copper holds steady to quiet, while lead, spelter, and iron show modest shifts. country produce prices for pork, butter, onions, and other items are listed with assorted regional figures.

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