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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1900

Page

2

Cotton Markets Open Weak as Weather Favors Crop Outlook

New York May 14 Cotton declined due to fine weather and strong selling from southern and export markets. Opening call fell 329 points, traders liquidated long accounts, then prices eased further before closing steady to 3-10 points down. Strong Wall Street and shorts pushed the market, with mixed regional data and ongoing export inquiries bearing on futures and spot quotations.

New York Wall Street Murphy & Co Liverpool Broadway House

Liverpool Market Liquidation Dampens Speculation

Liverpool markets faced liquidation in a week of selling as May and July positions were covered and liquidations spread. Traders awaited clearer conditions before prices could rally or stabilize, with outside selling noted and traders wary of near term gains in the upcoming summer months.

Voters urged to back Rosser and Palmer in county race

Voters in Fulton County are urged to support E. B. Rosser and H. E. W. Palmer for the commissioner positions today. The message claims the current board has no combination in control, the county is safe, and taxes have been reduced.

Fulton County E. B. Rosser H. E. W. Palmer Fultonounty B. Rosser

Cotton Seed Oil and Meal Prices Across Markets

A dense market wire lists cot ton seed oil meal prices in New York and Atlanta, with crude barrel quotes and meal at 1.10 per 100 pounds. It also reports various grain quotes across New York, Chicago, St Louis and Cincinnati, noting firmer wheat and corn, steady oats, and mixed futures with activity in options. A closing line urges Sons of Veterans to vote for a Confederate veteran candidate.

New York Atlanta Chicago York Park Quiet St. Louis E. van Winklegin & Machine Wieta

Atlanta and New York Meat Prices and Local Election Note

Provisions across Atlanta New York and St Louis list prices for lard bacon and pork products with May 14 movement notes. Also a local political appeal urges voting for Col. W. H. Hulsey for the Ordinary's Office citing Confederate service and administrative competence.

Col W. H. Hulsey

Turpentine and Rosin Markets Across Cities

Naval Stores in Charleston and Savannah report mixed activity on May 14 with spirits turpentine firm around 48 cents per gallon and Rosin steady with notable export sales. Prices quoted include window glass and water white varieties, while crude turpentine shows modest receipts and steady bids, as Wilmington and Savannah notes mirror regional demand.

Naval Charleston Savannah Wilmington

Irregular New York Stock Day Ends With Bearish Pressure

In New York on May 14 traders faced uneven, uncertain price moves. Professionals leaned bearish, rushing to sell to cover short positions while some issues rose on rumors of bond refunds and renewed bids. Heavy industrials fell late, and bonds showed irregular activity as the market anticipated tighter money abroad.

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Financial Cable from London Markets Mixed

May 14 London financial cable reports early gains in some shares but broad activity muted. Americans closed firm near parity as remarks on a tentative recovery suggested by a few sectors. Trading in St Paul and Central securities noted, with attention on a drag from a recent slump and contage effects.

New York London Financial Cablegr St Paul and Central

Voters warn on Ful ton county voting and market notes

Voters in Fulton county are urged to beware in voting amid mentions of the present board and safety of the county. The piece also reports on stock market activity in New York and London, noting higher prices, mixed sector strength, and rare gains in railway stocks as analysts discuss British progress in South Africa and general market sentiment.

Tribuneco Chicago Feapple

Stocks and Bonds Bid and Ask Quotes and Local Politics

Stock and bond quotations listed by state and railroad issues with bids and asks for Georgia notes, Macon Columbus Savannah and others. The section ends with a political endorsement for BE. B. Rosser and H. F. E. W. Palmer praising their administration saving taxpayers over $50,000 annually.

BE. B. Rosser H. F E. W. Palmer

Grain Market News Samuelson reports quiet Chicago trade

Chicago May 14 The grain and provisions markets were quiet with wheat firm on crop reports and visible supply changes. July wheat closed near 66 66 1 2 cents, amid frost in Australia and domestic crop concerns, while July corn held steady and oats weakened. Provisions traded quietly but firmer on hog and lard demand. receipts and world exports noted, with mixed signals from European markets and Liverpool grain.

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Foreign Finances and Market Quotes Across Cities May 14

London markets show Consols at 100 percent for money with slight gains in gold and silver prices. Madrid and Rome exchange rates shift while Paris reports three percent rentes. Washington Treasury balance totals reveal available cash at 143,402,617 with 74,750,143 paid out. Vote for John H. Harwell for Tax Receiver.

London Atchiaon Onnois Central Louisville Madrid Rome Berlin Exchange Paris Treasury Washington

Coffee and Sugar Market Report May 4 New York

Coffee prices eased with spot demand quiet, No 2 invoice up 7 percent, Cordova 9 13. Futures opened steady as selling pressure from weak European cables weighed. Weekly activity remained weak with brisk selling, closing steady to down around 10 points. details show varied quotes for October November December January and March futures. New Orleans Burar steady with slow conti and central yellow sugar lines showing quiet activity amid mixed bids.

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Atlanta Market Prices and Trade Notes

Apples and other produce listed with prices in Atlanta on May 4 including Baldwin russets and fancy lemons with varied per box rates. Also includes a political jab about Republicans and Judge Hulsey, and subsequent market updates from New York May 14 on grain, metals, and lead and spelter. brings a blend of commodities and financial notes from the era.

Atlanta Baldwin New California Brazil Alberts Pessuts Virginia Electric Nehr Georgia New York Taula

St Louis and Return $20.60 From Atlanta Via Southern Railway

South ern Railway offers low rate tickets for Presbyterian church meeting in U S A May 17 to 31 1900. Tickets valid May 15 16 and 17 with final return June 3 1900 from Atlanta coupon stations. Information from Brooks Morgan district passenger agent at iimball House or Union Depot.

Atlanta Southern Railway General Assembly Presbyterian Church Iimball House Union Depot Brooks Morgan

North Carolina Crop Report Says Planting Varies by Crop

Raleigh May 14 The state agricultural department issued its first crop report of the year from over a thousand correspondents The report notes farm work at 81 percent of average with cotton planted at 109 percent of last year corn at 88 wheat 99 oats 100 and nuts at the average level Cattle show an 8 percent decline while horses and mules remain steady Fog and other conditions cut cattle numbers by 4 percent compared with last year.

North Carolina Raleigh State Agricultural Department

Florida Vegetables Market Prices Fragment

Prices for boxed vegetables and fruits listed with crates and per unit costs. Items include radishes cucumbers lettuce cabbage new potatoes strawberries early peas onions cantaloupe beets pineapple and peppers with varied price points and units, reflecting a fragmented OCR page.

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