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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1914
Page
20
A favorable war report from Europe lifted optimism in New York financial circles on September 12. Talks of peace, while early, boosted sentiment for a stock market restart and higher investment activity, with banks tightening credit and railroads seeking new funding as conditions remain tight.
Financial News from New York shows steady Papen Breiling exchange with values around 4.99 for cable and demand 4.98 to 5.99. Weekly exchange totals 3,366,624 with 545,556,160 valances. London dispatch notes declines in bullion deposits and bank notes, and a drop in commercial paper. September 13 cash details list lard and other minor figures.
New York reporters note that current defaulted railway bonds total 576,672,000 with 55,166,000 in fixed securities due soon. The Interstate Commerce Commission praised rate reforms, urged fleet cost cuts, and criticized lavish private car use. Wall Street says executives gained little from this week's Wilson meeting and warns against heightened freight rates.
Savannah dated report shows receipts and shipments for turpentine and rosin with varied stock levels and prices. Notable figures include turpentine receipts 755 and rosin receipts 188, with price points such as 3.50 and 4.15 per unit, plus listed items like window glass and water carried at specific rates.
New York September 12 There was no fresh development on the liquidation of old contracts on the New York cotton exchange today. Liverpool plans reporting Saturday's spot business on Monday caused no ballot for orders in the local market. Local stock brokers say domestic mills operate only for immediate needs with price variation by region due to the absence of a general market. Dry goods trade shows better demand in some lines and sight recoveries in prices of print cloths, while cotton yarns are offered at 8 to 7 cents as buyers await further developments in the raw material situation.
Atlanta reports cotton market activity with New York stock prices and port receipts. Totals for day and season include inland movement from Houston Memphis Augusta St Louis Cincinnati and other ports with shipments, stocks, and receipts listed.
Dun's Index on September 1 shows a peak in two and a half years at 146,976, up from 126,740 on August 1 and 122,063 in September 1913, reflecting war-driven demand for breadstuffs and reduced imports. Article notes gains in breadstuffs and certain foods, declines in meat and clothing raw materials, and firmer prices in finished cotton, wool, hides, and drugs amid European conflict.
Market briefs show strong prices for beef cattle with good steers and cows commanding top dollars. Hog and lamb quotes mix with flour grain and feed prices, noting steady to lower demand amid varied receipts and trading near stable levels.
Reports from New York on September 12 describe uneven cotton market activity with mills reluctant to sell dry goods at higher prices. Wide print cloths and dyed goods show weakness while some yarns and underwear move more actively. Export demand edging up despite tight money markets and ongoing price quotes for various textiles.
Atlanta bank clearings for September 12 total 82,061,400.04 with a decrease of 50,029.92 from last year. For the week ending September 12 clearings reach 354,947,325. Late day and year comparisons show a decline of 11,460,457.27 and 2,996,500.56 respectively. A satirical aside comments on a generation of tight shirted mothers and pigeon‑tailed daughters.
Chicago September 12 Wheat moved lower amid rumors of a peace move by Austria, closing down 2 to 2.5 cents. Corn rose 2 to 3 cents, oats gained 4 to 5 cents, and provisions fell 10 cents to $1.50. Large houses liquidated wheat late. domestic visible supply expectations weighed on futures.
In New Orleans on September 12 buyers showed fair demand for rough Honduras rica and clean Honduras. No bids appeared for rough or clean Japan. Prices quoted include rough Honduras at about 34.05 per ton and clean Honduras near 30 percent, with sales volumes noted and several figures referencing per ton values and daily averages.
New York traders report a steadier cost and freight market as private cables note Brazil is not considering issuing paper money to aid growers. Local spot prices show some signs of firming, with Rio cifras around 6%7 and Santos at about 12 cents. Brazil mill prices remained unchanged at yesterday's close.
Illinois and neighboring states report mixed butter cheese eggs and poultry receipts. Butter and poultry largely unchanged with some fluctuations in eggs and regional poultry categories. Notable values include butter receipts in Chicago 11 282 and 1 095, eggs 0 935, poultry vary by region with western chickens broilers and turkeys showing modest shifts.
New York futures mark renewed liquidation for cotton seed oil with 1 200 barrels trading thinly and no clear signs of large crude oil offers next week. Crowded prices ease, sales reach 4 800 barrels, spot market closes around 6.75 to 6.00, futures show mixed ranges across several months with erratic quotes.
Chicago cattle sheep and hog receipts show varied demand with steady to slow pricing. Cattle include native steers dollars per hundredweight with bulls and cows mixed. hogs and sheep display broad ranges, with seasonal demand and regional price differences noted for September 12. Heavy and light categories surface across markets in bulk and prime grades.
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