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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
11
Cotton futures and spot prices eased in New York and New Orleans amid mixed signals from southern wires. Traders cited predictions of weaker spot demand after January, with cautious buying failing to sustain rallies as prices fell from early gains and the market closed softer in late trading.
New York traders faced a dull cotton session with prices drifting down. July cotton hovered near 42 cents amid limited buying support and expectations of further declines, while Rio coffee remained weak as European demand waned and imports flooded the market.
Dry goods trade reports steady activity with moderate customer flow. Yarns held firm and wear items sold fairly. Silk retailers see steady, ongoing demand as retail channels continue to advance.
Cotton markets show steady middling prices in multiple ports including Galveston New Orleans and Savannah with varying receipts and exports to the continent coastwise and Britain. Interior movement lists steady prices in Houston Augusta Memphis and St Louis with arrivals shipments and stocks noted. overall week totals and New York trading details accompany regional price guidance and futures markers.
Chicago January 27 rallying power showed in wheat after news of shrinking global supply. Prices closed nervous, corn and oats mixed, provisions down. Export flour sales helped late upturn as rumors of wheat in storage rose. Regional quotes varied with cash and futures across Chicago and New York markets.
Chicago and St Louis market notes show cattle and hog receipts and price ranges. Hog receipts around 25,000 in Chicago with mixed declines. cattle and sheep receipts listed with various bid ranges.
In New York on January 27, traders noted a fair volume of selling followed by absorption at moderate declines. No weakness appeared in the South and there is growing belief that consumption can support the crop at current prices. Future value trends depend on land preparation and the planting season.
A wide list of fruits vegetables and meats listed with prices from Atlanta. Includes barrels of apples lemons tomatoes peppers and beans, plus extensive provisions such as lard, bacon, sausage, ham, coffee and baking items. Also detailed Georgia live stock market quotes for steers hogs and cows with price ranges and notes on quality and market conditions.
New York January 27 A deficit of slightly more than 1 million dollars after fixed charges and dividends was disclosed in the last quarter of 1912. The company earned more than its charges in the year with a surplus of 32 337 749 for the prior quarters. Quarterly earnings totaled 29 508 508 with net income 17 263 625. Final quarter earnings were 37 726 012, total earnings 35 185 557, net income 25 764 926. Board appropriated 15 million from surplus for expenditures, leaving a forward balance of 15 49 215. Regular quarterly dividends of 1 1 2 percent on both preferred and common were declared. J P Morgan led the meeting in chairman Gary’s absence. Charles Steele’s vacancy remains unfilled.
Treasury report from Washington dated January 27 notes not balance in general funds at start of business. Total receipts yesterday 1 603 699 dollars and total payments 2 081 345 dollars. The current fiscal year deficit stands at 19 445 090 dollars, compared with a surplus of 129 987 dollars last year, excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
New York markets show call money at 1 percent with the ruling rate near 4. Closing figures show weak feayé loans at 60 days 2 percent and mercantile paper around 4. Sterling exchange weak at 60 days 48373. Copper and tin futures noted with various prices. London markets steady on several metals. Savannah and Wilmington reports detail turpentine and rosin trading, with firm turpentine and rosin stability, while St Louis and Paris price rounds are listed. overall, a broad roundup of commodities, currencies, and financial activity across multiple cities.
New York January 27 Prices of American stocks rose in London and opened higher but soon retreated with heavy losses in New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, and New Haven. Union Pacific earnings drop and United States Steel quarterly report delay sunken sentiment, while overall volume stayed about 34.08 million par value.
The London stock market showed firm losses as investors reacted to President Huerta’s remarks and a volatile rate environment. Copper and other metals slipped while American orders began to pick up, helping some edges move toward parity before closing.
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