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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
11
New York reports a softening cotton market with liquidation and selling of May and July futures. Limited demand and near March maturity weigh on prices, while Liverpool activity and New Orleans notices influence mood. Upland middling prices show modest declines across key Southern markets and port movements reflect cautious trading.
New Orleans cotton trading opened modestly after holidays with duller early action. Prices closed down 2 to 7 points from the day’s peak while spot cotton remained firm. About 1,000 March notices were issued, weighing on early trades but markets recovered within a couple points. Receipts totaled 360. stock 249,037. Futures in New York showed active short-covering with mixed regional lard and oil activity influencing nearby contracts.
Fragmentary financial note compares bond and stock receipts across cities Galveston and New Orleans with figures from this year and last year, indicating activity ranges and shifts. Data is incomplete but shows 8,500 to 9,500 in Galveston and 10,900 to 12,200 in New Orleans with a last year reference.
York and Webbury report the cotton market remains quiet with old crop months down five to seven points and new crop down two. Traders see little rally hope as southern spot holders stay firm while bulls fail to lift prices.
Jay Bond & Co New York reports modest cotton market activity with slight declines and liquidations near close. March cotton holds gains as southern selling pressure trims remnants of higher grades. Treasury balance shows a deficit of 26.9 million for the fiscal year with receipts of 1.24 million and payments of 2.15 million. Continuous money rates in New York show firm call money and steady exchanges amid varied international market moves.
A New York trading day shows receding markets amid weak demand across dry goods and staples. Reports from Chicago, St Louis, and Kansas City note varied livestock and grain activity with prices easing on cotton goods and multiple commodity futures amid a depressed business climate.
Chicago notes higher wheat on strong export demand and lower prices in clogs. Corn oats and provisions also rise with domestic and overseas buyers active. Reports cite improved shipping demand and cut world supply estimates as supportive factors. Market quotes list cash and futures for Wheat, Corn, and Oats, with additional notes on prices in St Louis, New York, Cincinnati, and Liverpool.
A compiled price list from Atlanta markets by Oglesby Grocery Company and White Provision Company. Contains numerous grocery items with per unit and case prices, flour, grains, meats, canned goods, and a detailed live stock market report with bid ranges for steers cows heifers bulls pigs and hogs. Prices subject to market changes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission directs the appraisal of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad starting in Brunswick. Lead appraiser M. M. Clay with assistants H A Nelson H Parnell Shelby Fost T B Yockman F M Yockman and C Brown Jr oversee the survey which will extend to other towns and take several years.
Robert R Dixon of Easton Maryland, aged 80, shook hands with President Wilson in Washington on February 25 and completed a record of personally greeting every president since William Henry Harrison.
New York shares slide as low priced railroad stocks lead the decline. Foreign selling from Amsterdam and weak railroad reports push down Rock Island and Wabash, with Denver and Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific among those hitting record lows. Market bears gain as January statements show declines, while copper and steel sectors show limited new demand.
Fragmentary report notes stagnation in the metal market and bond market stability with some concerns over convertible issues. Data references total sales at par value 805,000 in United States bonds unchanged on call.
Thomasville officials press Congress for a bigger post office appropriation. Local citizens urge government purchase of park land for a new post office site, with funds previously authorized and spent on site work, while awaiting potential delays in erection.
Thomasville Ga February 25 Separate primary for county officers will not be held this year. The executive committee adopts a plan to hold the county and state primaries at the same time to save county expenses. The arrangement is reported as satisfactory and likely to continue with little change.
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