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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
3
The New York cotton market opened weak as heavy selling pushed futures and spot prices lower. Liverpool and New York influences kept declines through the day with the close showing losses, while spot quotes eased and market activity remained subdued.
Spot cotton quotes show varied activity across markets. Atlanta reports around 10 percent, New Orleans steady near 9 14 160, Boston and Charleston steady near 10 percent, Norfolk quiet at 10 percent, with several entries indicating nominal late trading and unsettled tones across regions.
The article notes expectations that cotton prices should rise, citing market comments from experienced figures in the cotton trade. It mentions recent price movements, a dropped price last year, and forecasts that the downward trend may reverse as conditions shift.
Odd garbled text suggests a stock dividend notice. It mentions Pacific entities and a per cent rate on common stock, with references to regular and special annual actions. Readable facts are minimal due to corrupt OCR.
Private wires report Liverpool opening dull with limited buying and offers steadiness tied to favorable weather and slow demand. New York notes weak prices, sparse delivery, and expectations of a further decline as growing season conditions and bears press the market. Houston reports 26,805 bales of new cotton received to date.
Weather notes report widespread thunder showers and misty conditions tonight and Saturday across Georgia Alabama South Carolina and nearby areas. Forecasts indicate continued warm and hot conditions with local rain and thunder in several states and clear to partly cloudy skies in parts of the lower Mississippi Valley.
Gibert and Clay report stock movements in grains coffee provisions and cotton and bonds. Atlanta market notes indicate activity in staples and financial instruments amid steady trading.
Investors reacted to a 5 percent half year dividend on Union Pacific and news Southern Pacific would pay 5 percent, triggering an extraordinary market rally. Union Pacific rose to around 162 1/2, Southern Pacific to about 6 1/2, with Pennsylvan ia strength prominent while overall returns remained volatile.
The bulletin notes higher temperatures than the prior 26 periods across all diameters with light values affecting portions of the Faecea Mesa, mentioning Teter and the Stardium director.
A chaotic report from London and New York describes shifts in banking, stock rights, and dividends, noting price moves in copper, steel, railroads, and overseas markets. It highlights expectations of higher dividends, stronger trade conditions, and cautious optimism amid mixed indicators.
The cotton market closed with little movement and prices showing only a marginal rundown or steadiness. Traders noted thin demand and cautious selling as prices hovered near last session levels across futures and spot markets.
New York August 17 The Sun reports cotton prices rallied from early declines, closing near Wednesday levels as short covering and new buying supported a partial recovery. Weather and crop reports remain favorable, with insect damage cited and a general expectation of only a temporary rebound. Analysts warn bears stay cautious but doubt any sustained rise, anticipating the foreign market to react only after renewed U.S. selling signals.
The New York coffee market fell in forenoon trading, easing about 41 points with limited selling by dealers. Declines followed reactionary European markets and weak early activity compared with yesterday. Opening ranges show subdued demand as about 14,000 bags moved in the morning session.
New Orleans August 17 Liverpool advices showed a lower tone with option prices down while spot prices were subdued. Open prices fell sharply, later recovering most losses as heavy selling pressed nervous shorts to cover in anticipation of further declines. The Giles report for the week placed the market near month’s start, but disappointing figures tempered enthusiasm. Activity rose on price swings amid improved crop prospects, yet fundamentals suggest only temporary gains.
Chicago August 17 Wheat prices moved unevenly with advances in early shorts covering and widespread selling fluctuations. Cash grain moves showed 13,000 bushels wheat, 90,090 corn, 120,000 oats locally while seaboard intake totaled 11,000 wheat and 19 loads corn. Week clearances reached 2,827,000 bushels for wheat and 25,000 for corn, up from a year ago. The overall trade was larger, but corn weakness weighed on the wheat market despite some price strength late.
Private Leow Wee reports crude oil quotations and market activity from New York City and London. The piece notes price movements, trading volume, and signals a tentative shift in global demand amidst uncertain activity.
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A fragmented note describes a market session with wheat and corn holdings, pricing, and sales totals. It cites figures like 110.00, 25.00, and 99,000 for corn and wheat with unclear attributions. The text references western sector, winter assets, and contractual context without clear dates or entities.
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