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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
11
New York and New Orleans reports show irregular cotton with drought fears and government crop data. July and August options led the fall before midday, later recovering but closing softly. spot markets remained quiet awaiting bureau results.
A July report from Albany notes somewhat better weather since June 4 for crops, with modest improvement in cotton though still small. Bloom timing is late this season, with first blooms observed around June 18, and a recent return from a buggy trip through a large portion of the territory.
The June 23 cotton condition averaged 81.1, near the season’s low, with Texas Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory showing gains, while Georgia Florida North Carolina and South Carolina fell. Excessive rains and grass growth plus labor shortages worsened damage in Georgia South Carolina North Carolina, Louisiana and Texas faced drought retarding growth.
Reports describe uneven cotton stands with some fields well and others poor due to excessive rainfall and labor shortages. Some crops abandoned while others appear healthy. overall season late and small August output likely. Dry spell risk could yet force premature opening, harming prospects. Market notes from New York July 3 report dull spot demand, steady dress goods, and mixed cotton futures movement influenced by bureau weather data.
New York July 3 The cotton market showed little life early with traders awaiting Texas news. Dry conditions in Texas triggered selling while anticipation of the July 1 drop condition report kept prices near yesterday's levels. Bulls fear the drought's real extent may still shock the market even as Alabama crop reports appear mixed and sometimes biased.
The report covers commodity market activity with US cotton prices fluctuating after a government release, noting a 10 point rise on short covering but overall narrow trading ahead of rainfall prospects in Texas. It also details Southern Cotton Mills stock listings and daily market movements in New York, including United States Steel and other major issues, with liquidity strains and concerns over dividend language and bank funding.
The Commercial Advertiser’s London cablegram notes a general exodus to the Henley regattas leaving the stock exchange almost empty. Domestic markets saw little business and American shares were subdued ahead of the Jones New York holiday. Copper and other metals stayed flat while money on call eased to percent and discounts stood at about percent. The Bank of England did not receive gold as £50,000 entered the market today.
The Week in Wall Street reports a muted market with little price movement as heat, delayed dividends, and tight money weighed on speculation. It notes collateral tightening, two Buffalo bank closings, and debate over bank practices while bears and cautious operators seek any signs of revival.
Debates on specialty trades and Berlin settlements ease world money markets while London and New York eye autumn needs. Heavy wheat harvests prompt interior demand. Chicago to New York exchange falls to 25c discount. Foreign markets may aid gold flow as grain exports rise. Bond and stock notes list various railroad and utility issuances with mixed prices.
Wheat rose on higher cables as export demand and rain relief in the northwest fed bullish sentiment and kept the September contract firm. Corn eased while oats fell. provisions slid on heavy hog receipts and ample supply. weekly receipts and export clearances were reported across several markets with mixed signals for futures.
A dense price round up listing staples such as cottonseed meal at 1.15 per 100 pounds, grits and flour prices, wheat and corn quotes with spot and futures levels, oats and rye, and regional commodity details from St. Louis Atlanta and Chicago. Includes pork, lard, bacon, and dried meats markets with cash and futures figures, and assorted groceries like sugar, coffee, and dairy items. Names of cities, contracts, and prices appear throughout.
Georgia butter, 10 11 cents. eggs "We dozen" and creamery butter 15e. honey strained 6 7 cents, comb 8. onions 3 1/2 dollars per barrel. okra 1.25. potatoes No 1 2.50 per barrel, No 2 1.75. market full and slow sale with varied lots and prices.
Atlanta and Savannah report prices for lemons nuts and fruit with crates barrels and car lots, plus spirits turpentine rosin and window glass markets. New York coffee sugar and metal markets reviewed, with Chicago and St Louis livestock and hog prices noted.
Ten thousand spectators are expected to cheer the militia in a Sham Battle this afternoon as crowds gather to follow the action.
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