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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
2
New York reports liquidation dominates the cotton exchange with prices slipping from early gains. Foreign news worsens sentiment as exporters and foreign buyers resist, leaving the market modestly lower by session end. Local spot prices across cities show mixed but generally subdued middling levels amid renewed selling pressure.
Trading closed modestly lower after a day of heavy selling and stop orders. Liverpool opened sharply higher but faded, with prices slipping early and late, while rumors of rising receipts pressured longs. analysts warn the crop may be smaller than expected and hold a potential rebound if buying returns.
The report surveys futures and spot activity in cotton, spirits of turpentine, rosin, and coffee and sugar markets across New Orleans Savannah and Charleston with price ranges and receipts. It notes a late price spike driven by speculation, a stronger English market, and growing domestic demand though higher interest and South African tensions temper buying.
The New York money market closed quiet near the top after early hesitation. Buying for London and large loan demand supported stocks with broad gains, while foreign exchange showed demand for sterling and signs of possible gold exports. Total stock sales reached 670,700 shares with notable advances in rails and tobacco issues.
The market opened firm and advanced as foreign houses bought heavily, with Southern Pacific and other listed rails among the day’s strongest. Southern Pacific jumped $7 on short-covering amid a large short interest, while Manhattan saw squeezes. the overall day closed near the day’s highs. Treasury balance stands at $290,460,624 with gold reserves. international markets show mixed quotes across Paris Berlin and London.
Robert Coodbody & Co.'s stock letter notes dismounting money costs and cautious outlook. It cites higher prices, reduced bank reserves, and potential policy actions, warning that durable gains depend on genuine price stability and prudent securities. The piece discusses Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific as examples of questionable bets amid speculative sentiment.
Chicago market showed weakness in wheat and oats with close steadying on short covering. November futures edged lower while May held. corn moved with changing front contracts amid large visible supplies and mixed receipts. Provisions fell late as hogs traded weakly. reports noted bearish statistics and ample ship exports.
Atlanta listings show flour and meal prices for various grades, with corn, oats, rye, hay, and bran figures. New York reports say flour and wheat were barely steady, with declines in spot, slight gains on futures, and notes on Hessian fly damage and visible supply. corn and oats shown with spot and futures movements.
The report shows varied prices for corn oats and white at St Louis with cash and future figures, flour and wheat movements, and no. 2 cash corn. Cincinnati and Atlanta price updates cover flour, bacon, lard, and meat cut values. Chicago and New York markets show pork lard and bulk meats with steady or quiet trends.
Atlanta markets report eggs and butter in varying demand with prices for poultry, potatoes, apples, oranges, nuts, and dried fruit. The metal market in New York shows weakness, while city groceries list coffee, sugar, salt, cheese, crackers, and candy prices. Cattle and hog markets in St Louis reflect mixed receipts and price changes amid overall softness.
The article describes a university lecture series addressing law and women's roles. It recounts talks by Dean A. Schoo and Professor Morris, with references to the Kindergarten system, training in public schools, and the status of women under law. It notes the participation of Miss Harrison and Mrs. Hamilton Doug, plus remarks from club members and university officials. The discussion covers personal liberty, property, and military immunities for women, and the evolving interpretation of rights.
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