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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

11

Cotton Market Slumps as New York Session Ends Weak

New York May 1 The cotton market opened unsettled and heavy selling drove prices down. May 10.93 July 11.03 October 11.10 per bale, down 31 to 29 points from yesterday, with liquidations broad and brokers across bull ranks disposing of large quantities. Receipts rose at Galveston and other ports, spot cotton closed 30 points lower at middling uplands 11.40 and shipped prices ease to 22.00.

New York Liverpool Reading Apot Galveston New Orleans Houston Catton Do. Gulf

New Orleans Cotton Prices and Futures Report

New Orleans cotton market quiet on May day with spot quotes 3-18 off and a large mix of grades from low ordinary to strict middling. Futures opened barely steady amid weak tables and a favorable weather map, with heavy selling and rumors of long cotton being sold off. Prices moved from mid-morning declines to a steady close, reflecting mixed sentiment and estimated receipts for Thursday in Houston and New Orleans.

New Orleans San Orleans Melangea BO ‘Paints

Market Report from May Day Trading Day

John F. Black & Co. notes heavy selling and erratic activity across the market. The Liverpool inquiry influenced prices while several interests in the scheme faced uncertain prospects as traders weighed potential outcomes.

John F. Black & Co Enne Dolar & Bale Iity Liverpool Scabies

Market Dampens as Steel Lags in Early May Trade

New York May 1 United States Steel’s weak first quarter weighed on the stock market. Steel and Union Pacific dominated early activity with large blocks trading around 70 7/8, while weaker overall sentiment followed amid expectations of dividend decisions, railroad reports, and commodity conditions. Smelting and American Can showed relative strength in late trading, and the money market remained steady with higher commercial paper offerings.

New York United States Steel Corporation Interstate Commerce Commission Southwest Steel Union Pacific Pennsylvania Pittsburg Beaton Maine Trinda Central Missouri Pacific Delaware, Lackawanna and Western United States

London and Paris Markets Signal Bank Rate Shift

Foreign finances report a London Lombard Street rate cut anticipation as the Bank of England may delay, with discounts influenced by gold flows and weak foreign demand. Baltion deposits of 254000 pounds and Paris and Berlin exchange rates for early May noted, while London stock market shows steady gold and money rates and discount figures.

London Lombard Street Bank of Ngland Bank of England France Berlin

Cotton Seed Oil Market Mixed as Prices Hover Then Rally

New York May 2 Cotton seed oil opened lower on scattered liquidation but soon firmed on covering and outside speculation support. Futures finished with a modest gain while spot primaries and components showed varied quotes. Gale reports and related oils futures echoed slight net improvement amid market volatility.

New York Sheria T.otez

Wheat and corn futures drift in mixed U S market

Market reports from Chicago and Kansas City show wheat rising on bullish buying and large holdings, with May contracts led by near record highs while corn falls on heavy hog arrivals and wet weather. Oats and provisions slide, cash grain markets show mixed tones as traders awaitnä next signals.

Kansas Chicago Northakota Omaha Kansan

Movement of Grain at Lewis May 1

Movement records show receipts of flour 7 800 bushels, wheat 17 000, corn 82 000, oats 46 000. Shipments include flour 34 000, wheat 47 000, corn 78 000, oats 70 000.

Lewis

Local Stocks and Bonds Report Summary

Local finance brief lists figures from banks and railroads, with names like National Bank, Cotton-Mile, and City firms. Mentions Expe Fourth Patton Go Ry Go and Power entities. notes stock activity and bond exchanges in a condensed ticker style.

Tia Power Liyer Frany Lowry Rich Ward, Bank Ban Naabyur Nation & S National Ban Tee National Bank National Bankde Bteo Om Heyy Cope & Power Ist Pit Co Ewene Ak Corale Paty al Hank News

Bonds Stocks Buluthi Minn coverage unclear

Fragmented OCR notes mention bonds and stocks with obscure terms and figures. No coherent names, dates, or events emerge to form a factual summary.

Money and Exchange. New York May 1

Movsy on call atesdy at 2%4 S per cent ruling rate 2% closing bid 2% offered at 2%. Time to ang steady 60 days 14 per cent 20 days BY to B14: months 414 to 35. Prime mercantile payer 4 to 4% per cent sterling exchange steady acust business bankers' bills at 4.8425 for 60-day Bt ana at 4.885 for demand. Mexican devlars 48. Government bonds steady railroad bonds only.

Money and Exchange New York Movsy Atesdy Ang Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Acust Bankers

Treasury Statement May 1 United States balance details

Washington May 1 Treasury reports show working balance 8 84 755 in banks and Philippine funds. Ordinary receipts yesterday 2 104 014 and disbursements, year to date 12 680 435 against a surplus of 1 551 825 at year end. Figures exclude Panama Canal and public debt transactions.

Treasury Washington United States Treasury Treasury Willere Io Banks Pippine

Bagging and Ties and Early Coffee Futures

May 1 reports from St Louis note iron cotton ties and bagging prices while New York markets open steady for coffee futures. Early trading hints at improved demand with some positions covered but overall market softens as firmer European prices fade.

St. Louie

Atlanta Live Stock Market Report and Nation War Prices

Mixed common steer and heifer prices for 700 to 300 pound cattle range from 4.00 to 4.76 with cows from 3.50 to 4.00 and hogs around 7.50 to 7.73. Receipts tight, market steady to firmer on better beef grades. notable buyers included A. J. Evans of Fort Valley with a 1,200-pound steer load, and W. W. Abbott of Louisville with a car of good steers. Also reports on St Louis and Kansas City markets, plus turpentine and naval stores data for Savannah and Charleston.

A. J. Evans Fort Valley Atlanta W. W. Abbott Loulaville Abbott St. Louis Lowe Kansas City Fanan A

Sugar and Molasses Market Report From New York

New York markets show raw sugar values at 80 test Muc covado 3.48 and centrifugal 3.98. Molasses 89 test 3.28. Refined sugar notes appear unclear with stacy and mis-typed terms. overall impression indicates ongoing price markings for crude and refined sugar and molasses.

New York

Liverpool Breadstuffs and Provisions Stocks May Day

Liverpool May 1 stocks list breadstuffs and provisions including flour five thousand sacks wheat four hundred fifty five thousand centals corn two hundred forty four thousand centals bacon twenty one thousand boxes hams six thousand two hundred boxes shoulders five thousand one hundred boxes batter one thousand four hundred ew es cheese eight thousand narrow lard eight thousand tercen of prime western steam and one thousand three hundred twenty ten a. The stocks of wheat and corn in store and on quays: wheat eight hundred thirty thousand centals corn four hundred twenty one thousand centals.

Liverpool

Provisions and Market Items Across Multiple Cities

Chicago and New York market notes report mixed pork beef and lard prices with slight firming in New York. Chicago lists park and meat prices with minor changes, while St. Louis and Ranges City show unchanged lard and dry salt meats. Receipts and shipments for Wheat Corn and Oats are tabulated for May 1.

Chicago St. Louis Park New York

Country Produce Prices Across Markets May 1 Chicago and New York

Country Produce reports steady butter creamery prices at Chicago dairies and St Louis poultry markets with modest gains in creamery butter and weak bag prices. Wisconsin potato prices show weakness while Michigan Minnesota offer about 1.00 per bushel. New York lists butter barely steady and cheese unchanged with fresh gathered eggs at prime 15.

Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota St. Louis Kansas City New York

State Board Examinations Held in Atlanta May 15 and 16 1912

The State Board of Examiners will hold examinations in Atlanta on May 15 and 16, 1912. Applications must be filed by May 5. Information is available at the Board office, room x102, Empire Building.

Atlanta State Board of Examiners Office of Board Empire Building

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