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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
2
New York and New Orleans cotton markets opened firm with gains across near positions as Liverpool cables and strong exports spurred buying. Prices rose notably in August and September while July advanced but later cooled on liquidation and Wall Street concerns.
The report shows weak provisions throughout the list with declines in wheat and corn trades. Bond quotes include United States registered bonds with coupon adjustments and various railroad and canal company issues trading at mixed yields.
Chicago and Southwestern consol prices mix with Rock Island and Pacific listings as several rail and steel issues show varied yields. Wheat and corn trade in a nervy session, with wheat ending softer on weather and money concerns while corn holds steady amid improving crop tones. hogs remain strong but pork and ribs weaken, primary receipts posted for the day.
The New Orleans spot cotton market rose markedly from the prior week as mills in the North and South, aided by favorable cables and rising futures, pushed prices up with July and August leading gains. Openings showed wide fluctuations, bull sentiment strong, and reports from New York and Liverpool viewed as favorable, with many houses urging heavy buying for another uptick.
Hubbard Bros. & Co. reports the purchase of 5000 bales for export in Liverpool, boosting the market with strong summer deliveries. September contracts show strength as traders cover and August bids rise on small lots, while locals await abroad influences and a favorable upcoming government report. The spot market advances about 60 points as August remains best supported.
The Liverpool grain market report from July 16 shows Northern spring wheat and Western winter corn prices with several OCR errors. Despite garbled spellings, futures appear steady with some quotes for California wheat and September futures noted, while corn prices and other details remain unclear due to transcription issues.
Haxter & Co reports a fairly active and irregular grain market in Chicago with initial gains that faded by midday. Foreign markets show mixed activity while domestic receipts and weather influence sentiment. beach weather patterns and market reports hint at a cautious tone despite early wheat advances.
The report covers wheat corn and oats with nervous trading and strong foreign short interest. It notes New York stocks rallying on London gains and weak sterling but later a broad market pullback with Amalgamated Copper and smelters showing weakness. The metal section details London spot copper lead and zinc moves with mixed locally quiet trading and prices near prior levels.
A fragmented list of July investments including state and city bonds with various due years and interest rates. Notable items mention State of Georgia issues, City of A bonds, City of SF, Wise Township, Sibley Mortgage Co, and Georgia Railway and Banking concerns with several 4 to 6 percent rates and long-dated maturities.
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