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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
3
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New York March 7 special report on cotton markets cites mixed forces shaping prices. Analysts note cheaper ocean freight fares driving profit taking from Liverpool longs and hedges, with notable activity in July futures and debate over U.S. stockpiles and acreage. Observers from several firms describe early strength fading as Liverpool and New York diverge, urging caution amid unsettled signals and potential supply shifts.
In brisk market activity at Western stock yards, cattle and hogs show varied demand with strong prices for steers and heavy lambs. Receipts include substantial consignments of heavy cattle, heifers and calves, while hogs see steadier to lower bids amid fluctuating buyer interest. Prices quoted reflect broad ranges for steers, cows, feeders, and sheep across multiple lots and weights.
Old Atlanta market listing with numerous grain flour hay and feed prices, including Victory Flour Quality and Royal four brands, various sacks and bag weights, cornfield hams and meats, canned goods, and provision market quotations. Names include WS Duncan Co and White Provision Co with prices per sack, per bushel, and per hundredweight, plus livestock and grocery items.
An early advance attracted offerings as prices broke from contracts with March closing near 11 64 cents after an irregular open. July rose to 129 1/2 while October traded around 119 8, with rumors of strong spot demand easing and some profit taking. Reports cite southern selling and a holiday impacting New Orleans trading as general factors in a cautious session.
A historical cotton market summary lists Fort Movement and Houston Middling figures with receipts, exports, shipments, and stock levels. It notes New Orleans, Philadelphia, Galveston, and other centers showing varied throughput and availability across weeks, with totals and regional movements across the cotton trade network.
Fulton County court records reveal Heary Lewis Co petitioning for a Georgia corporation with capital stock of 75000 dollars divided into 75000 shares at one dollar par with rights to increase. The petition seeks authority to own real and personal property, borrow funds, issue preferred stock, and conduct all ordinary business including dealing in goods for sale with potential operations in Atlanta. The parents or major stockholders are unnamed. the petition requests two thirds vote to amend the charter and to dissolve or alter the business structure as needed. The filing is certified by Arnold Broyles, Clerk of the Superior Court, February 24.
New York traders focused on war shares and market specials as Washington debate over the armed ship question drew attention. Crucible Steel and Baldwin Locomotive led gains while United States Steel faced pressure. coal, petroleum, and railroad issues showed mixed moves amid a generally firming tone.
A New York stock roundup lists prices for numerous issues across railroads banks and industrials with bids and yields. Oil markets show refiners selling crude and refined products amid liquidation and lower demand, while futures open and close levels shift along with seasonal demand.
A dense summary of yesterday’s finance and markets reports showing varied activity in industrial and railroad stocks, bonds, and currencies. It cites Amer Sugar, Gen Electric, Studebaker, U S Steel, and major railroads, with commodity prices for metals, dairy, poultry, and fruits, plus coffee futures movement and cash prices.
Chicago trading shows wheat prices easing slightly amid hopes of Dardanelles reopening and weak domestic crop signals. Bulls lose ground as London Liverpool quotes drift and government reports anticipate heavy wheat reserves. Prices for May and July contracts shift while provisions edge up on demand.
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