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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
4
Cotton markets showed varied activity with weather favorable and demand uncertain. Prices rose in New York and New Orleans before slipping on profit taking, while Liverpool and Galveston reports noted firmer futures yet cautious selling amid good crop prospects.
A long OCR fragment lists U S registered bonds and certificates with coupon rates and series such as 2s 3s 4s and 4s from railroads and utilities. It mentions Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Central of Georgia Chicago and Alton and many others with percentages and series notes.
The text reports a bearish close for September wheat with long positions turning bullish earlier, and selling pressure from foreigners. Corn shows confusion ending weak after local selling near a high, with strong bulls among elevator traders. Oats demand remains good but raintime fears rise, while provisions show hogs in large supply and lower prices, with heavy liquidation across July products.
Liverpool cables report a potential pullback of American interests aiming to curtail prices and secure a line of cotton with profits for those who favored the long side. The morning session suggested a reeall of earlier positions as traders weighed demand and supply signals.
Prices are likely to recede from current highs, supported by strong leadership and other influences. Weather maps show no heavy precipitation and cooler past temperatures, with local showers forecast. Cotton belt conditions favorable for cotton, flour, grain, and bread. Florida to New York price quotes for flour, wheat, corn, oats, and various commodities listed, including futures and cash prices across multiple markets.
Chicago June 19 Favorable harvest progress yesterday failed to lift the wheat market. July wheat down 1 6, corn off 8 8 3 4, oats 3 8e and provisions 2 8 12. Prices eased despite slight gains in Liverpool. Reports of widespread rain in the Midwest and anticipated large western yields spurred selling. July slipped to around 88 3 4 to 69 with a partial rally later before resuming a downward trend. Primary receipts rose while demand remained soft, and market activity closed near the day’s lows. Treasury and regional price quotes noted modest gains in some metals and mixed commodity movements.
Financial notes from London and Berlin list censors for money, various bond yields, and exchange rates with francs and marks. Naval stores prices show turpentine and rosin firm in New Orleans and Wilmington, while Galveston reports little activity in turpentine and rosin markets.
In New York on May 18 cotton seed markets show active demand with prime and off season yellow varieties quoted around 27R to 29 percent. Prime meal and cake listed near 21.50 to 22.00, while crude and refined prices vary. New Orleans reports steady movement in barrels with prime crude and refined ranges around 28 to 29 cents.
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