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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
2
The cotton market closed at new highs amid delayed wires from the south and reduced movement. Prices rose about 8 points from the season low with May near 7.49 as short covering and strong demand supported gains despite rough weather and reduced shipping.
U S refunding certificates and railroad bonds prominent in market notes. Listings show Northern Pacific 45, Oregon Short Line 45, Pennsylvania convertibles 3, Louisville and Nashville, Atchison general, Atlantic Coast Line 46, Hocking Valley 41 25, Dallas area lines, Texas and Pacific 2, Union Pacific ds 2, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul notes, and New York Central and Illinois Central quotes. Market chatter references securities pricing for steel and tobacco firms including U S Steel and American Tobacco, with mixed gains and losses across rail and utility shares.
The report notes mixed but rising sentiment in cotton futures with March and May prices climbing while new buying supported by offer relief and expectations of the Southern Cotton Association's funding. Coffee futures opened steady then steadied with notable price points for March through January while grain supplies show a shrinking visible stock and steady prices across regional markets.
Chicago report shows May wheat near unchanged to higher at open, but selling pressure grew as the day advanced. July held firmer early then slipped. May closed near day’s lows and futures traded volatile amid bearish weekly stocks and rising world shipments.
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