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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1915
Page
11
Heavy selling of foreign held American securities drags down stocks in New York. Bearish sentiment dominates in banking and finance as concerns over European policy and war reach markets. Short covering appears in some large operators, while bond selling proceeds mainly from German sources amid volatile exchange and gold flow fears.
The market slipped slightly under moderate selling, with buying at the tower level steadying prices. Transactions were mainly liquidation of old business as traders anticipated Britain’s retaliatory moves against Germany, potentially curtailing cotton shipments, while European advices suggested a negative tone overall.
New York February 27 reports sugar futures easing while spot sugar weak and copper shows steady to firm hints in casting markets with prices around 14.25 dollars. Electrolyte in context remains listed at 14.75 to 14.87.
New York February 27 Special Our foreign trade balance for the third week of February stood at 36 million dollars with a forecast to reach about 130 million for February and 400.9 million for the first quarter, driven by Europe purchasing food and military supplies. Wall Street remains cautious about Germany and England while Lansing and a five-member team manage foreign policy. markets warn against margin speculation despite overall optimism in rail and banking sectors. Public notes discuss railroad investigations and reform efforts, praising transparency as essential to restore investor confidence.
New York February 27. An early cotton decline gave way to modest rallies and a very steady close. Traders feared Britain might declare cotton contraband, sparking selling while hopes lingered for new shipments from the south. Close near weekly highs, with spot prices steady and weekly ship cargoes rising.
A hazy historical cotton market summary lists middling prices by city such as New York 8.35 and New Orleans 7.76, plus receipts exports and stocks. It aggregates totals for receipts 38,935 and exports 6,249,189 with interior movement in Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis among others.
February session on the stock exchange showed irregular prices and moderate trading with an initial rise followed by declines and an uneven close. Amalgamated Copper led gains amid abroad orders. United States Steel and others posted fractional changes. Foreign exchange eased. weather and spring prospects hint at renewed business and wheat potential. London markets firmer but with limited volume. Western Pacific bond interest doubts surfaced.
Chicago markets closed higher as wheat led gains with 21-4 to 41-4 boosts amid delayed war news. Corn and oats rose, with shipping demand and exports around 809,000 bushels aiding the rally. Kansas City and St Louis prices and hog and cattle receipts followed the day’s uneven shifts. The River Seine note highlights Rouen’s connections to France’s regional reach.
Galveston Texas February cotton exports rose to 879,788 bales, an increase of 939,915 bales from February last year, carried by sixty two steamers. Wheat exports totaled 3,665,30 bushels for the month according to port officials.
The Fidelity Fruit and Produce reports Atlanta’s market in good shape with fresh Florida vegetables arriving, improving weather boosting supplies of peppers, lettuce, beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. New Orleans adds quality greens and turnips, oranges and apples rise in price, while strawberries from Florida tighten as prices ease. Poultry and meat receipts are high, easing prices, with rice and provisions trends noted in Chicago and New Orleans markets.
Advertises opportunities for financial representatives and investors to fund home, farm, and industrial projects. States services include organization of corporations, stock flotation, and general financial business. Contact B. H. Blalock & Co at 1011 Hurt Building, Atlanta, Ga.
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