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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
2
New Orleans market summary shows broad weakness with copper and cotton futures drifting lower. Investors reacted to mixed data and bearish signals despite occasional bullish basing, while grain and bond markets offered limited uplift amid persistent selling pressure.
The report reviews weekly cotton market activity with signs of waning demand in American mills, fluctuating prices in New York and New Orleans, and broader visible supply shifts. It notes increased week to week movement, cooler weather delaying exports, and foreign demand varied by region. Stock figures show declines in U S and Canadian intake while overall season totals trend lower year over year.
The report describes a New York cotton letter with prices fluctuating and early gains eroding. Receipts are liberal at major points while speculative activity turns cautious with liquidation and profit taking edging into late trading.
Market reports show only a moderate trade in wheat with prices near daily lows. May corn weakened 1-2 cents and oats fell 1-8 to 1-4 cents. provisions closed easy. Argentine shipments weighed on sentiment, winter wheat belt prices softened, and overall activity was limited with some late-session recoveries before closing near bottom.
Augusta dealer John W Dickey lists bonds and stocks for sale including Georgia issues at various coupons and due dates through 1920s and 1940s. Entries cover Central of Georgia Georgia Railroad Western and Atlantic lines and Savannah rail assets along with Western Railroad and Georgia Banking bonds. Prices available on application.
Fragmented OCR style note lists Clarke Wallace Co Hawkers Brokers in Boston Vees 4 Trondheim Yew vot with offers and private leased wire to New York Chicago and New Orleans. Mentions Baxter Co Murphy Co successors and Simon Baer Co Atlanta seeking clients for stock and grain trading guidance.
A dense facsimile style market note listing prices and terms for pecans, Brazil nuts, figs, raisins, and other commodities. Mentions shipments, boxes, crates, and assorted packages with varied unit prices, receipts, and firm bids in a rough trade ledger voice. References Savannah, Wilmington, and New York markets with notes on turpentine, leather, and sweets alongside miscellaneous cargo terms.
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