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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
29
New York opened higher but cooled as private crop reports from the Belt showed mixed prospects amid cool wet weather in the South. January to May contracts moved, with optimism on European absorption and domestic spinners support, while New Orleans noted abundant offerings and steady to rising futures in early trading before closing near last session.
Atlanta Brokerage Co. notes the government crop report released yesterday influenced sentiment in cotton futures. Traders show varying belief in the report's reliability, with some doubt about its accuracy and interpretations affecting market outlook.
The report outlines cotton market sentiment amid fears of frost in Oklahoma and Arkansas, with weak early demand and later gains as shorts cover. It notes private production views differ, with some saying the crop looks better than last year, while forecasts predict lower temperatures and potential delays in growth.
New York reports opening sales in January at 8.85 with strength in spring positions and weakness in January, traders expect bureau reports to lift spinner prices. Weather in Texas clears, Oklahoma and Arkansas cooler with possible frosts. private advices see need for a large crop. Liverpool grain market notes steady spot prices and futures. coffee and sugar advance on buying, while cotton seed oil and meal show varied prices across markets.
New York October 4 markets reacted with confusion and excitement as stock prices fell 1 to 3 points amid a coal conference failure and shifting bank reserve expectations. The piece notes a mixed bank statement with government deposits and reserve changes, foreign exchange strength, and 帝US monetary policy hints from Secretary Shaw, while detailing loan reductions and cash declines across banks.
The London Times notes political unrest in Santa and a withdrawal of deposits from savers, prompting tighter money conditions in France and abroad. In New York, a liquidity crisis loomed as loan contracts rose and stock calls were recalled. panic eased after Treasury steps, including halting reserve requirements for national banks holding government deposits, but funding strains persisted and rates remained high.
In a cautious tone, analysts describe banks draining reserves to fund payrolls and small farm loans, forcing a sharp loan contraction. Foreign markets show relief moves as England France and Germany cut credit, while New York faces funding pressures and wary bankers limit new lending.
The Charlotte market notes a mixed commodities scene with produce and yarns. Prices list fresh goods like potatoes at 19 to 20 per dozen and butter at 16 to 20. The yarn and cotton goods market in the South is described as comparatively satisfactory, with yarns inching up and spinners reluctant to take new orders as raw cotton price expectations loom large.
The report notes overcrowded yarn markets from mills quoting to multiple houses inflating apparent supply. It cites a cotton maker blaming this on mills selling to four commission houses at once. Despite money ease, southern yarn demand remains weak as buyers stock up on goods. Turpentine and rosin prices in Savannah and Wilmington are steady. Livestock in Chicago and Kansas City shows mixed cattle and hog activity with steady to higher quotes. Cattle receipts rise in St Louis and Texas markets, with strong hogs and lambs in several centers.
New York state grapes lead market quality over Ohio and Michigan this season. Cabbage and Irish potatoes improve after six weeks, with strong demand and higher prices expected. Sweet potatoes in ample supply with rising quotations. Poultry demand strengthens, live hens in demand, dressed poultry steady with favorable weather. Eggs scarce, butter strong at quoted prices. Pork, lard, and dry salt meats show mixed moves in Chicago and New York markets. Lard steady, pork firm, bacon higher, beef and bacon prices firm in Cincinnati.
A dense railway timetable lists multiple daily trains to Cincinnati Birmingham Memphis and New York with through sleeping cars dining services and through connections. It notes through Pullman cars on several routes and observatory cars on some limiteds with arrivals at Carrollton Birmingham Memphis Richmond Washington New York and Boston.
In a growing city in the state, capital is available to acquire an interest in a well established dry goods operation. The opportunity is presented under the heading Constitution with J. O. C. noted as a contact or reference.
The firm DeLemater and Todd dissolves as P. H. Todd buys half interest and assumes all liabilities of the former partnership. JO. DeLamiater, now separated from the business, provides no further obligations under the dissolved entity.
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