Cotton Market Opens Easy Then Declines Amid Liquidation
The New York cotton market reopened under heavy selling pressure and the day ended with a loss of 12 to 38 points. Old and new crop positions declined, with March around 19.68, May 15.80, and July 13.68. Receipts at ports totaled 12,228 bales, with weekly 70,000 bales and New Orleans arrivals 2,060. Cotton spot closed 40 points lower on quiet demand.
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Market Quiet Amid Speculation and Labor Strife
In New York on February 23, stock traders moved prices in small steps, with long pauses and no clear market direction. Trade drew little action as concerns over Philadelphia streetcar strikes and labor disputes softened outlooks. Central Leather fell after no dividend was declared, while readings on Reading reflected rumors of railroad control consolidation. Bond activity was irregular, total sales at par $8,269.00, with U S bonds unchanged on call.
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New Orleans Cotton Prices Edge Lower in Steady Market
New Orleans spot cotton eased with 4715 bales sold and 1250 to arrive. Prices ranged from 10 1/2 to 16 1/2 cents with middling around 14 1/2 to 15 1/2 cents. Futures opened steady but slipped 11 to 18 points on old crop and 4 to 6 on new. afternoon trade showed down 18 points in October and 14 to 16 points overall. Market closed modestly lower on old crop months while new crop held near unchanged.
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Treasury Statement Shows Balance and Loans Rise
The Treasury report from Washington on February 23 lists Trust Funds with gold coins and silver dollars totaling about 891 million and 496 million respectively, plus silver certificates outstanding. General Fund shows current liabilities near 96.6 million and working balance in treasury offices at 29.0 million, with bank credits and minor coins adding to overall funds. The legal reserve ratio stood at 2147, loans and discounts reached 95.23 billion, up 80.7 million since November, and individual deposits climbed to 5.19 billion, up 70.3 million.
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Money and Exchange. New York Rates February 23
Money on call was easy at 3 4 1 2 percent with a ruling rate and closing bid at 2 1 2 percent. Time loans were steady and dull with sixty days at 3 1 2 percent, ninety days at 4 1 3 percent, and all months at 3 1 2 percent. Prime mercantile paper 4 1 2 percent, sterling exchange strong with bankers' bills at 4.8445 to 4.8465 for sixty-day bills and 4.2670 for demands. Commercial bills 4.83 4.84. Bar silver 52 1 2. Mexican dollars 44. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
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Sterling Exchange
Wheat and hog markets surge amid mixed grain trade
Chicago and St Louis market notes show May wheat slipping to about 1.19 1/4 as corn and oats weaken while hogs reach a year high with May pork around 25.85 and lard near 18.87. Cattle and sheep receipts rise, buyers push prices higher, and Liverpool markets reflect bearish pressure from English planters while spinners remain buyers in textile markets.
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Copper Market Dull in New York and Firm London Close
The New York metal market showed dull activity for standard copper with spot and forward deliveries near May at about 12.87 to 13.00. In London the market closed firm with copper futures around 49 to 49 8 1 8d and spot near 12.97. Arrival details appear incomplete from the report.
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Mining Stocks in Boston Markets February Bid Quotes
Boston February 28 Arizona Commercial 48 percent bid Butte Coalition 34 Calumet and Arizona 70 Greene Cananea 9 North Butte 5 dollars.
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Trade notes and port receipts from New York February period
The article reports steady trade in wash goods domestics and printed materials in New York with underwear and hosiery quiet while men’s wear declines at popular prices yet fine staples hold. It also lists estimated port receipts on February 28 against last year, with figures for New Orleans Galveston Mobile Savannah Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Boston Philadelphia Port Townsend and interiors, plus foreign exchange and money discounts.
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London Stocks Open Quiet With Small Business
London February 23 American securities opened quiet with modest activity fore noon prices steady to higher than Monday's New York close. An advance briefly followed by a slight reaction, leaving money and account trials central at 146%. Louville and Neskellien at 158% with Southern and Bar silver stead around 44 per ounce. Money rate at 102% per cent. Open-market discounts for short and three months bills at 2% per cent.
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Break-in Attempt Reported in Local Market
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a break-in incident at a local market. Details are incomplete. no definite suspects or timeline are confirmed in the readable text.
Metals Prices Report From London and New York Markets
The bulletin lists tin at $93.90 for February futures and $83.06 for March, with May at $92.10. lead steady near $4.50, with prices in New York and London. spelter firm around $5.45 to $5.65 with 50,000 pound April delivery reported on the motor exchange. The London market shows quotes around 161 13s 6d for spot and futures at 163 pounds, y Tren notes Cleveland warrants and other items.
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Cotton Seed Oil Market Ends Mixed in February Trading
New York on February 25 reports a firm early session for cotton seed oil driven by bull support, later wiping out gains as liquidation set in. Prices closed with minor or no changes across positions, with about 6,000 barrels traded. Prime crude and yellow varieties show varied quotes, while futures levels remain near steady, reflecting cautious trading as markets digest demand and supply signals.
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Coffee Market Steady to Lower as March Notice Arrives
Coffee futures opened steady with a tilt to decline, traders shifting from March to later months. European sellers pressured late-months while Havre and Hamburg closed around unchanged to slightly higher. Rio and Santos trading firm with New York deliveries slated. overall quotes held near initial levels as premiums failed to cover carrying charges.
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Wool market notes active bidding and steady prices
The Boston market reports midwinter quietness with limited activity as mills pay steady rates. Utah and the triangle show stronger bidding while Arizona and western buyers partake, with domestic fleece quotations listed for washed and unwashed grades across Ohio Penny Mania, De laine, blood and combing categories.
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Naval Stores Prices and Receipts in Savannah and Wilmington
In Savannah and Wilmington markets on February 25, spirits turpentine sold steady near 3.90 per barrel with receipts around 1, Rosin held firm at about 3.90, turpentine and related products showing steady demand. Writings note declines or stability in dye and tar receipts and a reported firm stance in turpentine at 3.00 with total receipts near 576.
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Rice and Provisions Market Report from New Orleans
New Orleans market notes show rough rice prices Honduras 3.00 to 4.00 per barrel, Japan 1.60 to 2.75, cleaned rice Honduras 2% to 6% per pound, Japan 3 to 1%. Provisions corrected by Bwitt Prem Bacon Empire. Winchester brand hams and lard figures appear. Multiple freight and commodity figures listed with February dating and various terms.
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