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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented market summary notes trading activity in New York with prices and quotes. Mentions interbank spreads, spot rates, and investor sentiment though exact figures are unclear. Contains garbled OCR text but indicates shifts in equities and bonds from the prior day.
New York trading opened as prices fluctuated with March cotton from 1.49 to 2.255 and closed near 1.250. Old crop futures slipped slightly while new crop months held steadier amid shipping and export concerns. Spot cotton in New Orleans eased amid thin demand as market watchers awaited developments in freight and outward movement of U.S. cotton.
Provisions show Chicage dated January 15 with cash park $190 and lard $1060, alongside hips and pounds figures. London Financial references January 1 mention bar silver and interest rates four percent to five percent for three months.
A corrected price list from Fidelity Fruit and Produce covers apples pears grapes grapefruit tangerines celery cabbage greens eggs poultry and flour goods. It details crate and sack prices, sacks of corn meal and feeds, various meats, dairy items, and grocery staples with specific per unit costs and bulk quantities.
The New York stock list features diverse readings with several prices and bids. Notable names include American Tobacco, Central Leather, Illinois Central, Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania Railroad, Union Pacific, Virginia Carolina Chemical, and Southern Bell Telephone. Market activity shows mixed bid levels across railroads, utilities, steel, and chemical firms.
New York financial page notes varied currency demands and prices including rubles and guilders, with bonds showing uneven activity and government issues steady. Time-sensitive rates like Kronon and Barstver appear with percent figures, while rice futures and rough rice prices in the commodities section show quiet trading and unchanged quotes for several grades.
Market reports from New York Liverpool and New Orleans describe a tight cotton market amid scarce backings and rising new crop positions. Analysts note strong demand, export difficulties, and uncertain policy signals, with prices holding amid limited southern commitments and ongoing speculative pressure.
Chicago reports a buoyant session with wheat futures pushing to new seasonal highs as Canadian government purchases and North American supply factors drive gains. Oats and corn show mixed strength with exporters and shippers shaping the price action amid cautious investor buying and selling pressure.
A crowded Metro bill showcases The Miracle of Life and The She Devil featuring Marguerite Fischer and Gladys Brockwell, with Edmond Breeze in The Lure of Hearts Desire and Hazel Dawn in The Fatal Card. Also listed are Belinda’s Bridal Breakfast, a Maurie Costello show, and several comedies and diversions from Reliance and Aerons, highlighting a bustling evening at the theater.
The Strand features Edith Story and Antonia Moreno in a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon program with Elia Tal and Bob Leonard plus The Hoy he tdrl and the Rutoy Newtor comedy starring Billy Rhodes in The Blind burr. Hazel Dawn appears as My Lady Incog, promising a girl detective role.
New York reports a subdued and irregular trading day with widespread pessimism tied to external factors. Britain’s blockade plans and Mexican affairs cited as chief causes, while January boom failed to materialize and European parities dampened U.S. re investment demand.
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