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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
3
London trading opened with dull and inactive American futures and declines in Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul while other sections held near steady or eased. Paris and Berlin posted mixed results with bond yields and bank statements showing small shifts, and mining shares in Boston moved narrowly with modest gains and losses across several issues.
The week in New York and New Orleans cotton markets closed with prices showing a net drop from Saturday highs. Early gains faded as selling pressure returned, with southern spots and futures marking losses while demand remained cautious. Futures opened steady then slid, lifting briefly before a late decline. receipts at New Orleans totaled 6,319 with stock at 308,473.
New York reports a strong opening in the dry goods market with active trading and anticipated price changes tomorrow. Large corporations are delivering goods rapidly while cotton futures show initial firmness and steady spot demand amid brisk buying and sales activity.
New York markets showed little movement through the day with overall sluggish tone across stocks. Bank of England moved to take up South African gold while Paris and London fixed on the new Russian loan, signaling limited immediate gains and a cautious mood for US bond and commodity sectors.
A bear raid on the wheat market triggered sharp declines in Chicago and New York trade, with May and July futures sliding to the day’s lows. Cash wheat at City steady to firmer early, then retreating as selling intensified in the final hour. Corn and oats held firmer while provisions weakened after an initial rally sparked by live hogs. Global grain and commodity notes show mixed movements with copper and sugar markets modestly affected.
The report compiles daily price data from Atlanta to Chicago and St Louis, detailing hay, oats, corn, and wheat quotes, plus bran and meal prices. It also lists provisions, lard, bacon, and butter trades, with receipts and shipments across several exchanges, and notes market firmness or slight shifts in January readings.
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