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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
3
The cotton market showed late session steadiness after October lows with selling pressure easing. Prices closed steady with declines around four points on September and mixed moves across months as traders cited weak cables and good southern weather, while new forecasts and rumors influenced covering activity and speculative positions.
Liverpool Cotton market report from August 31 notes quiet dry goods trade and steady yarns. Prices for cotton futures opened lower with U S middling and other grades listed and daily bale totals around 2,000 in sale.
The Journal of Commerce reports August cotton conditions deteriorated by 425 points from the previous month due to drought, boll weevil, and worm damage in Texas and Louisiana. Rain relief eases dry areas, with overall September prospects remaining above average though Tennessee and Alabama show weaker numbers.
New Orleans reports the United States cotton crop for 1907-08 ending August 31 at 11,371,986 bales, down from 13,510,982 the prior season. Port receipts total 3,579,842 and overland movement 889,499, with southern consumption at 2,193,277 bales. Money on call in New York eases with rates near 2 to 3 percent. merchants note dull time drafts and stable exchange. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds strong.
The bull faction again dominates the market with no sensational moves. Gains were steady, aided by cautious buying by commission houses and weekend activity. International exchange, foreign investors, and rail/industrial sectors figure in the broad trend, with notable strength in Southern Pacific and utilities while bonds remained firm.
Chicago and New York reports show wheat rising on heavy September delivery purchases by elevator interests. Corn and oats also firm as traders note ample northwest arrivals and bullish weekly stats, with prices near day’s highs. World shipments rose, Minneapolis and Duluth receipts climbed, and cash corn held steady amid slim interior offerings.
London trading in August 31 saw American securities hold steady with prices almost unchanged from New York close. Chicago banks and minor stocks showed limited movement while some gains appeared for Redding and nearby issues.
Treasury balances in the general fund show Avallapia balances of 90 895 628. Gold coin and baltica 32 925 511. Gold certificates 52 482 830.
Oddly garbled report shows New York metal prices with London tin at £1327.64 and futures at £133.63 while local markets drift lower around $28.73. Sagitan market closes at £626.64 with futures £61 177 6d. Local market quiet and unchanged with Lake In at $13,651,052.78 and casting around $13.26.
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