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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
2
A dramatic late surge in corn prices dominated the day with bids climbing as traders cited strong demand and tight feed stocks. Wheat and oats also firmed, while speculative buying and improved shipping demand supported a broad market advance.
Washington March 19 The census bureau reports 190 tons of cotton seed crushed from the 191% cotton crop and 679019 running bales of winter cotton obtained. Figures compare with prior years showing changes in seed crushed and lint produced. State breakdowns, totals for United States, and prices for related products are included along with notes on mills, shipments, and stocks.
The report lists steady to middling grain and livestock prices across ports including Atlanta Macon Athens Savannah Charleston Wilmington and others with net receipts shipments sales and stock tallies. Treasury figures show a March 19 opening balance of 94.885 million, yesterday receipts 3.061 million and a deficit of 4.979 million against a prior surplus.
New York March 19 The cotton market closed mixed with losses in March and gains in other months after an initially firm start. Traders weighed English spot demand and a Census Bureau production estimate while rumors of possible contract changes in New York affected sentiment. Old crop positions remained the focus as May over July narrowed and prices eased into the afternoon session.
Financial notes report steady sterling exchange, mixed American securities, and declines in government bonds. London and Paris money rates fall and rise as banks show reserve changes, while U S grain and livestock prices rise or hold. Cotton and cottonseed futures drift with mixed signals from New York and Liverpool. Continuous reports cover cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts in Chicago and New Orleans, plus oil and dairy markets with ongoing arbitration in London.
A dated Atlanta market synopsis lists vegetables and fruits with prices for apples pears oranges grapes cabbage celery tomatoes and more. It also covers the Atlanta live stock market with ranges for steers cows heifers and hogs and provides figures for provision and grain items from local suppliers and grocers.
Market notes show creamery receipts and value held firm with varied items like milk and butter. Poultry prices for fowls and turkeys mostly steady with minor shifts, while potatoes and flour remain quiet. Abbreviated lines indicate fluctuating goods in a regional market report from New York.
In Newark on March 19 speculation showed little change as leading shares remained steady and the overall market held a subdued tone. Tobacco and oil stocks rose but unevenly while some low priced rails weakened. Lehigh Valley stayed strong amid a generally muted day with outside markets discounted by prior government actions.
Augusta council near March 19 ended weeks of financial deadlock by approving 4000 and 76900 appropriations after debate over police and other departments budgets. Civil service bond controls and local politics influenced a leaner spending plan while aiming to preserve departmental efficiency.
Rev Wr Lressiey of Tampico Mexico informs fr home reader of Dr Brank Nolan 1 March death in Tampico hospital following illness. He had recently returned to a ranch before worsening condition and death. Nolan had studied at land Medical College and joined a large corporation as physician and surgeon after graduation.
Lake in Glacier National Park was named Lake Lake in honor of the president’s wife by Secretary Lane. He found the lake to be the most beautiful of its size in the West on a trip last summer. It is about a mile long and half a mile wide.
Washington March 19 In his maiden speech in the house representative Vollmer of Town, a Democrat, arraigned the woeful Jeremiahs of calamity and pictured the agricultural prosperity of the country.
Chicago March 19 John L Lawson acclaimed as one of the citys best reporters died after a fall in the Press Club building He apparently opened a freight elevator shaft door seeking a nearby lavatory and staircase before realizing the danger Lawson was renowned for his timely and well crafted stories in the Chicago press
Washington March 19 The senate committee on judiciary appointed a subcommittee to study a constitutional prohibition amendment. Senators Chilt shiurusn Bletcher Shields Borth at Dillinghim form the panel which will hold hearings on the subject starting April 10 in preparation for possible action.
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