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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1902

Page

2

Cotton Market Opens Easy with Prices Declining

The New York cotton market opened easy on May 16 with 2 to 7 point lower quotes amid active selling by locals and Wall Street. July and August futures fell, then recovered before slipping again under pressure from a prominent Wall Street seller. Port receipts were light, world visible supply down, and total sales about 250,000. New Orleans spot markets opened lower then improved but closed with losses. Dry goods show no new features as demand for cotton and woolen goods remains quiet and linens firm.

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Liverpool and New York Cotton Market Summary May 16

The report notes weak Liverpool demand, cautious buying, and strong January against August arbitrage. U.S. markets show quiet to firm tones with varied regional middling prices, steady to easy movement, and limited totals. Hubbard Bros letter cites supply expectations and a potential sharp shift if crop outlook worsens.

Liverpool Reucpia Watcres Hubbard Bros. & Co New York

Price Declares His Position On Cotton Market

New York May 16 Theodor H Price states that widespread reports misrepresented his view on cotton prices and he cannot advise others to buy while not buying himself. He notes supply demand, money tightness, Wall Street speculation, and coal strike affecting cotton value. O'Dell Co's Cotton Letter describes a soft opening, later declines, liquidation by small holders, and bullish weekly forecasts offset by market caution.

Mr. Price New York Wall Street Theodore H. Price O'Dell & Co St Paul Union Pacific Reading Philadelphia London Murphy & Co

H and B Boers Cotton Letter May Report

New Orleans May 16 Liverpool opened lower before recovering on bullish supply data. American cotton futures weakened after bullish cues faded, causing early session buyers to sell. Weekly sightings total 21,000 below last year but 6,000 above the prior year, with year-to-date sight totaling 9,770,000, up 236,000 from last year. Estimated crop prospects point to around 10.6 million bales. Interior towns received 18,000 rainfall, stock levels at 204,000. Fuel stock of American ashore and adjust.

H.&b. Boer New Orleans Liverpool Murphy & Co New York Wall Street Texas

Cotton Markets Mixed as Global Trade Data Move Prices

Liverpool weekly cotton stats show American sales at 34 000 with total exports 8 000 and stock American at 894 000. Sea Island receipts at Savannah are 117 with exports 480 and stock 5 057. New York reports bearish tones from rains and coal strikes. Liverpool all kinds down 8 000 for the week, American down 15 000, with afloat stock easing. Prices in copper and lead steady in London and New York with mixed commodity movements across oil, meal, and pork sectors.

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Groceries and Produce Trends in Atlanta May 16

Atlanta markets report a wide range of goods with prices across groceries produce and commodities. Roast coffee, sugar, rice, canned foods, dairy and fruit items show varied pricing from 8c to several dollars per unit, with regional notes on Florida vegetables and naval stores markets in Savannah Wilmington and Charleston.

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Coffee and Sugar Market Opens Higher on Firm Cables

New York May 16 coffee futures rise 5 to 10 points then add 8 to 10 amid brisk buying led by Wall Street houses and Baltimore importers. European cables firmer, Brazilian receipts aid support. mild selling later. Sugar futures show strength with various grades steady to firm. molasses dull on slower demand.

New York Wallstreet Commission Room Xorte Baltimore Cordova New Orleans

Wall Street Weakness Amid Coal Miners Strike Fears

In a light demand session, stocks declined as traders anticipated a coal strike after miners backed a continuation. Reading led losses among coalers with broad declines, while iron and steel issues also softened. Bonds were mixed and money firm. outlook remained cautious with potential wider labor unrest.

Grain Pit Wavers On Bearish Crop Signals And Continued Demand

Chicago May 16 grain trading shows professional activity with wheat mostly lower despite early bullish cues. July futures slipped while corn and oats fluctuated, rain in the northwest and delayed spring seeding dampening bullish sentiment. harvest prospects favorable though cattle and hog markets also move with soft demand and varying receipts across Minnesota, Kansas, and the Northwest.

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Augusta Broker Seeks Correspondence Amid Mixed Market Tone

John W. Dickey, broker in Augusta Georgia, issues an invitation for correspondence as regional grain markets show mixed demand and cautious trading. Reports from Chicago and New York detail declines in wheat and corn, limited export activity, and fluctuating notes on oats and hogs with overall dull trade.

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