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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1902

Page

2

Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Sags on Liverpool Weakness

New York May 12 The cotton market opened steady with prices unchanged to 3 cents lower, later turning lower as Liverpool cables showed pronounced weakness. July rose to 9.17 then slipped as selling by outside interests overwhelmed gains. May held firm but other months declined. Interior receipts were light and exports plentiful, with weather reports near perfect and scattered rain needed in several districts.

New York Tiverpool Liverpool New Orleans Galveston Houston

Review of New Orleans Market

New Orleans May 12 market for cotton was quiet early with ample, well assorted supplies in sample rooms. Sales reached 2,100 bales with 60 bales to arrive and quotes 6 1 2 cents lower for all grades. Trading showed contract delivery activity aided by a Houston receipts tip, with morning brisk buying lifting prices 4 to 6 points above Saturday's close before profit taking caused a gradual decline to end 6 to 9 points down.

New Orleans Houston Liverpool

Movement at the Ports Cotton Prices and Trade

Cotton markets in major ports show steady to dull tones with mixed receipts and stocks. Reports from New Orleans Houston and other cities reflect small declines early, some rally later, and cautious sentiment amid varying demand and warehoused stocks.

Textile and cotton market trends noted across regions

Reports indicate weaker demand and price drops in cotton and cloth trades. Liverpool prices fall while American markets steady. stockpiles at ports rise to 543000 against 536000 last season. New crop options attract attention as weather shifts influence investor activity and export imports. Soil and planting notes suggest a slow start with potential for a poor but salvageable crop if rains arrive.

Liverpool Manchester Ching India America

Cotton futures open steady amid mixed signals in New York

May cotton futures in New York opened steady to down slightly as Liverpool weakness and bear pressure influenced sentiment. Moderate buying for both accounts offered brief support, but prices slipped toward the close amid expectations of lower levels and rumors of market manipulation. Demand from spinners and exporters remained steady, with favorable crop news and dry goods advances aiding sentiment.

O'Dell & Co New York Liverpool Bears New Orleans Europe

Murphy and Co Cotton Letter Reports Mixed Market Activity

New York May 12 The cotton market showed dullness and narrow price ranges with little business. Room traders led pricing while bearish cables and weak New Orleans demand kept prices from rising. weather remains favorable and long interest concentrated among a few firms. Receipts at ports were 5,000 versus 19,000, with traders cautious ahead of July and August developments. Southern Exchange notes opening inactivity, scarce sales, and a slight decline from Liverpools levels, while New Orleans receipts reached 1,806 against 3,196 last year, with forecasts for tomorrow 1,000 to 1,500. Fort receipts stood at 6,036 with 10,279 last year.

Hubbard Bros. & Co New York Liverpool Houston New Orleans Rearly Murphy & Co Palestine Atlanta Galveston Southern Exchange Schisher St. Louie Lawer

Day in Wall Street shows mood amid labor and crop fears

New York May 12 stock traders faced a cooling mood driven by anthracite strikes and fears of a weak May crop report. Banks showed little light with cash reserves down, while sterling exchange weakened. Market losses hit High Grade stocks, but Union Pacific and Southern Railway held firm as the day closed steadier with notable declines listed and heavy volume seen in broader trading.

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Chicago Market Reviewed Shows Bullish Wheat Rise Today

Active covering of short accounts and bullish government crop expectations lifted prices in Chicago trading. July wheat closed up about a half to three quarters, with corn and oats also firm. reports cited reduced world stocks, strong exports, and favorable weather as supporting factors.

Chicago Board of Trade Seaboard Oraily St. Louis Minneapolis Duluth Central States Atlanta Victor Quaker New York Shorts

Midwest and Southern Markets Report May 12 Highlights

Scarce details show a broad roundup of grains and livestock with Chicago and St. Louis price quotes. Wheat futures rise while corn and oats hold firmer levels. pork, lard, and bacon margins mix with regional flour and groceries notes. Georgia sugar cured products and Atlantic coffee prices feature in the commodity tally.

St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati

Florida Vegetables and Prices From a Local Market

A dated market listing shows vegetables and crate pricing including cabbage at 2 21-4, lettuce at 1.00 to 1.25, cucumbers 1.25 to 1.50 per crate, beans 1.25 per crate, squash 0.25, beets and cabbage crates at 4.00, tomatoes 1.75 to 2.00, strawberries 0.10 per quart, and English peas at 1.00 per crate.

Florida

Fruit and Nut Price List Figures from Atlanta Market

The report lists various produce prices dated May 12 in Atlanta, including apples at 95.50 and 6.00, California seedings per box, bananas per bunch, walnuts 12c and 100, almonds 13, pecans 11, pineapples 4.25, crates 3.0, dates 61-22, figs 10 1L, citron 15, and other assorted fruit and nut items with unit prices. The figures reflect a historical market catalog style with numerous commodities and price points.

Atlanta California Virginia Georgia

Turpentine and Rosin Markets Across Savannah and Charleston

Naval Stores reports from Savannah and Charleston show turpentine and rosin activity with firm receipts and varied exports. Coffee and sugar markets in New York and New Orleans reflect steady to mildly higher prices, with futures in July to March contracts and refined sugar markets advancing.

Live Stock Market Report Kansas City May 12

Cattle receipts 2,700 native 1,100 Texans and calves. best steady, others soft. Export and dressed beef steers 6.70 to 7.30, fair to good 5.05 to 6.70, stockers 3.50 to 5.60, western fed steers 5.59 to 6.96, Texas and Indian steers 2.95 to 3.52, native cows 2.50 to 3.50, native feeders 4.26 to 6.30, canners 1.75 to 2.75, bulls 3 to 5.10, calves 3.46 to 4.30. Hogs receipts 50,960, market weak to lower. heavy 7.25 to 7.30, mixed 7. [text unclear]. Pigs 6.70 to 7. So, lambs receipts 8,500. market active but steady. native lambs 5.45 to 7.15, western lambs 9.75 to 7.16, native wethers 5.40 to 6.5.

Kansas City Jorer Porkers Texas Rt. Jouls Dresseg

Cotton Seed Oil and Meal Prices Across Markets

New York and Memphis report mixed cotton seed oil values with crude and summer yellows fluctuating between 38 and 50 cents per gallon. Meal and cake show prime prices around 23.25 dollars, with small variances by market and load size. New Orleans notes prime refined barrels at 43.25 cents and crude at 27.25 cents.

New York F. C. B. Mills Memphis New Orleans

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