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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
13
A favorably toned report from Paris notes Drougat maintains momentum in the belt dispute. Officials indicate steady progress amid negotiations and public interest remains high as stakeholders push for a durable settlement.
New York July 1 The cotton market opened in a ready tone but 2 to 5 points lower on nervy Liverpool cables generally bearish private crop reports. Late cables and European selling orders pushed markets down. a rally by scalpers appeared midmorning. Weekly crop statement due Thursday and holidays near end of week postponed decisive moves. The report showed a less favorable crop with drought in parts of Texas. Spot trading in New Orleans showed little activity with government report due July 3. Dry goods market quiet with prints steady. cotton quotations mixed across regions with middling around 9 cents.
Receipts exports and stock levels across several ports show mixed activity with steady to firm cotton prices in July. Liverpool advices push prices lower on some quotes while weather and drought conditions in Texas and the southeastern states influence near term trends.
A brief bulletin notes that the 24 hour period ending July 1, 1902, shows unsettled weather affecting expectations. It suggests average bureau conditions may be under former forecasts and that daily weather will drive market fluctuations. The report reflects a firmer tone in markets due to the weather outlook.
New York July 1 Liverpool's decline unsettled markets opening lower while trading gains late on hopes of favorable July bureau data. Atlanta notes drought fears in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Georgia with rain needed in Texas regions. Key U.S. and British letters highlight mixed sentiment as corn oats and wheat trade react to crop prospects and foreign buying. Country produce lists eggs butter poultry onions and berries with market prices noted.
New York trading opened softer on alarm over yesterday's crop damage and profit-taking, but the market held a firm undertone. Rock Island stock spurted on rights issue news while St Paul and Missouri Pacific showed resilience. bonds were quiet and sugar advanced. The day ended dull but steady with sizable stock and rail movements amid crop concerns and tax repeal effects.
Chicago July grain trading showed a volatile session as July corn surged to multiple gains amid bullish pressure from short covering and large deliveries by Harris, Gates & Co. Wheat rose early but ended mixed while oats fell. Provisions and hogs stayed steady, with receipts around 509,000 bushels and 87 cars local.
Turpentine prices steady with receipts and sales totals across Savannah and Wilmington. Rosin and resin values listed with multiple bid ranges and unit prices. Charleston reports turpentine and resin unchanged. crude and far grades noted with receipts and firm quotes.
Washington July 1 The weather bureau weekly summary reports cool weather and abundant rainfall in the northern portions east of the Rockies while the south experiences warmth and heavy rains in Texas northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas. Much needed rain falls in central gulf districts Tennessee and the middle Atlantic states yet drought tensions grow in the eastern states with local storms causing wage loss in central Indiana.
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