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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
2
Cotton trading shows weakness as room shorts and bears push late selling. Futures ease 5 to 7 points with total sales near 250,000 bales amid port rumors and bureau crop reports. New Orleans spot activity quiet ahead of federally issued crop data tomorrow.
London October 2 The Bank of England boosted its rate of discount from 3 to 4 per cent. The move reflects money market stringency, strong demand for bar gold for the United States, and concerns over Egypt and South America. Market observers expected the rise, with money on call steady and wide borrowing costs. Major rail and industrial shares showed mixed reactions amid broad financial developments.
The New Year October 2 report notes rising but restrained stock market activity with substantial resources ready to support prices. Traders aim to limit advances pending review of coal operators and miners conference outcomes and the broader money outlook.
The report cites mixed cotton market sentiment with possible declines or gains depending on year comparisons. It notes potential price breaks of one to two dollars a bale if figures drop, while futures for January could attract southern delivery to New York. September improvement hints at 1,200,000 bales versus last year, despite overall contraction and irregular price moves amid broader economic concerns.
Closing bond quotations show U S government issues and various rail and utility bonds traded through the day. Notable entries include U S registered bonds, Canada Southern seconds, Central of Georgia 5s, Chesapeake and Ohio 44s, Chicago and Northwestern consol 7a, Northern Pacific 42, Reading general 4s, St Louis and San Francisco 4s, Union Pacific 48, and Wisconsin Central 4s, among others.
Chicago October 2 trading in corn dominated the board with December corn up, oats steady to higher, and December wheat mixed. Wheat opened strong on light receipts and poor grain quality but later eased as offerings widened. Provisions stayed firm with active demand for October ribs and hogs aided by rising prices at the yards.
Wheat and corn futures show firmer nearby prices with reactions and profit taking. No. 2 red wheat opens strong on rain and export hopes, steadying near 74 cents. Corn gains on carlot demand then retreats, oats steady to firm, flour steady, various cash quotes listed across Chicago St Louis Atlanta and Cincinnati markets with price ranges for wheat corn oats flour lard pork and groceries.
Cotton seed oil and meal prices vary by market with New York holding 9 spot, prime crude and yellow varieties quoted between 28 and 44 cents, meal around 27 to 28 dollars. Memphis reports carts and crude values, meal at 2.25 to 2.50 dollars, with nominal yellows. New Orleans lists prime refined oil around 38 and 36 cents, crude loose 29 to 25 1/2 cents. London wool market hints at strong demand for Merinos and merino varieties amid close sales.
A historical display ad highlights very low October rates to Washington and New York with notes on October conditions. It cites market activity, German buyers support, varied quality grades, and extensive sales figures across Australia and other regions, with a November 27 closing date for the series. The market was firm and competition was vigorous.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various names and places including Brooklyn and Pittsour with references to a ceremony or anniversary. The readable portions are inconsistent and do not form a clear event or outcome.
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