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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
5
New York February 25 The cotton market showed firmer activity and strength on reports of improved spot demand and better political conditions in Europe and Mexico. Prices advanced, with Liverpool influence and strong March demand, while foreign buying supported early trading and later cautious selling trimmed gains.
A brief synopsis of February shipments and stock levels for cotton seed oil and naval stores. Includes prices for crude oil at 4 dollars per barrel range, receipts totals, and molasses trade details from New York market notes dated February 21. Mentions specific figures and ship counts.
In Atlanta the Board of Trade was not in session with receipts of wheat at 479,000 bushels and 480,000 in shipments. Wheat futures show May and July at 82x and 80.%, while oats and corn prices are listed with various bid levels. New York spot wheat firm at $1.10 for No 2 red and futures up modestly. corn quoted near 1.49 for May and 52% for July. The report outlines bid and futures activity across wheat, corn, and oats for February.
Markets in New York on February 25 show coffee futures steady with a firm tone on some contracts while general activity softens. Reports from Europe hint at robust selling pressure on early March deliveries as bulls resist, with London and New York commodity prices cited alongside silver, wheat, and rail stocks. The day closes with widespread commodity listings and exchange rates reflecting cautious confidence in demand.
The Atlanta live stock market quotes mixed cattle and hog prices with steady to higher bids for best steers and feeders. Chicago St Louis and Kansas City activity show steady to firmer bids, California and Texas inputs noted, with interior and dairy animals easing. Fort Valley and McDonough figures cited. near-term runs suggest more loads ready for sale in days ahead.
Gilbert & Clay of New York report early Inca market activity with gold prices opening low against Liverpool as European demand supports prices. Cables from Riveroom and other sources indicate a steady trade, aiding cover of short positions while North American buyers show demand. Bagging and twine prices noted with frigid February market conditions.
Fitzgerald February 25. Hol Hussey followed a nimble thief on East Piney Street after a Negr woman snatched his pocketbook. She eluded him and struck him with a stick before he tackled her, taking her to the county jail. She dropped $43 and lost receipts as the book was discarded. money remained unrecovered.
In Warcross Georgia on February 25 three dentists including Dr. W. Brewton and Dr. Ivekey reported burglaries. Thieves used skeleton keys to enter offices, damaging doors and stealing materials valued at 259 dollars. A gold ring was taken from Dr. Brewton’s office. No suspects remained at large.
Wardelea Ga February 23. C W Eliott railway engineer who assaulted Representative T Gower Saturday and inflicted a serious head wound was bound over to superior court today under a 1500 dollar bond for assault with intent to murder and a 1000 dollar peace warrant bond was assessed.
Lansing reports state Representative Joseph Unsveld of Detroit died suddenly on the floor of the house at age 88. His death ends a long career serving Michigan, with Unsveld remembered for his legislative tenure and public service.
The diary of sixteen local suffragettes in Thomasville Georgia details a planned parade for Votes for Women. A group of five boys attacked the march, tearing down the banner and muddying outfits, causing the 16 women to surrender and end the event.
Washington February 75 Secretary of State Knox announced the income tax amendment has been ratified and becomes part of the Constitution. Wyoming provided the exact number of states needed. New Jersey and New Mexico filed certificates two days later but did not count toward the adoption.
New York February 25 The stock market rebounded after a bear drive pushed many quotes to new lows amid an unsettled outlook. Union Pacific Amalgamated Copper Steel St Paul Erie Atchison and Hill stocks hit new lows while activity was mainly in the first hour. Southern Pacific rose over a point on hopes a track sharing ruling may foil a dissolution plan. Bond prices fell and totals showed par value of 2,288,000 with United States 3s de refined 1-8 on call.
New York February 23 Wall Street steadies after early losses as short covering and cautious optimism inland support a mild advance. Market closes with fractional gains led by modest demand in futures while traders await clearer Balkan and commodity cues.
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