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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
4
Cotton options closed sharply lower in New York with declines of 11 to 14 points as bear selling and liquidation pressured the market. Early opening trading was weak, with July-August contracts marked down and weaker bids from the cabin. traders awaited fresh cues and observed quiet, unsettled conditions around settling time.
Market notes show middling cotton prices with slight fluctuations noted in the session. Trades indicate steady demand from merchants and Liverpool inquiry influence. Prices appear stable with limited movement, while buyers and sellers monitor futures signals and regional sales.
New Orleans reports a fluctuating cotton market with prices steady at a point, and sales moving toward fibers by bale weight. The piece notes weak demand, concerns over currency impacts, and expectations for the immediate future amid ongoing market influences.
News and gossip from the Fleefey Staple era with scattered notes on non staples, prices, and trade mood. The Journal of Commerce reports holiday trade features, reduced cotton pricing concerns, and anticipated January demand. Weather outlook calls for a cloudy night with showers and colder temperatures to follow.
Secretary Hester reports movement of cotton for the month with increases over November and compares US ports, overland routes, and Southern exporters. The piece notes total cotton brought into market, export figures, and stock changes, including seasonal shifts and regional disparities.
The world's visible supply of cotton, compiled by the Secretary of the Orleans cotton exchange, indicates an increase from last year and prior periods. It notes totals around 4.3 to 4.6 million bales, with float shipments to Britain and continental Europe accounting for a portion, and mentions a prior year comparison as well as past periods.
New York weather reports from the South note favorable conditions for cotton gathering and marketing. Picking progressed slowly where rain hindered movement, with cotton not moving to market as rapidly as hoped.
Fragmentary text notes unusual stock activity in New York markets with unclear figures. No definitive prices or names are readable.
Secretary Hester reports takings of American cotton spinners with figures showing Canada and Southern spinners. Readings include 347,000 last year and 33,101,000 for the current period, with comparisons to prior years.
Readable items show active prices for fruits and vegetables at Atlanta markets including lemons, Cape Cods, cabbage crates, tomatoes, cauliflower, lettuce, sweet potatoes, turnips, and nuts priced per crate or per barrel. Also listed are poultry, fish, and general groceries with price notes and vendor terms.
Chicago trading closes with higher wheat by 1 to 4 1 2 cents and corn down 1 8 to 1 4 cents while oats drop up to 1 8. Provisions rise 5 1 2 cents. Weekly primary receipts report wheat 6,049,000 bu and corn 64,000 bu, with shipments 4,754,000 bu and 1,713,600 bu respectively. Clearances total 349,000 bu wheat, 46,000 bu corn and 2,500 bu oats.
Wheat prices closed lower as traders noted a subdued session at Liverpool grain markets with slight selling pressure. The report highlights renewed activity after a quiet start, with no dramatic shifts in futures.
A brief note from Chicago indicates today’s receipts and estimated receipts for tomorrow reference wheat prices and related market activity. The fragmentary text mentions a car lot context alongside agricultural commodities, with unclear figures and dates, suggesting a summary of futures or inventory notes.
New Orleans market notes show early activity as cotton futures trade amid cautious investors. Traders monitor supply signals and demand cues with regional weather factors influencing prices today.
The report covers fruit and produce conditions with notes on apples berries cabbage and greens. It notes steady bean and citrus demand, prices steady or slightly advancing, ample cranberries and sweet potatoes in store, and limited turnip movement amid stock claims and market adjustments.
A weather forecast notes showers and hazards in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas with colder conditions inland. North regions expect fair but colder weather Saturday and Sunday, with interior showers and higher elevations seeing rain or snow. Texas, Oklahoma, and nearby areas anticipate sun, clouds, and cooling by Saturday plus warmer conditions to the east.
Market steady with milch cattle and calves showing light advances. Calves at 5.50 to 8.50 per cwt, stockers and feeders active on the movement. Trade remains cautious as buyers assess currents and future demand.
Private wire reports from Dec 1 note mixed conditions in copper and Reading shares while copper developments and ore leases draw attention. Dow Jones signals Unions and rail issues, with Bank and financial plans extending, indicating a cautious week ahead for currency and commodity markets.
The cotton market suffered today due to Aquidation and frost abortines with fair receipts and mixed near term predictions. Export demand remained active and Liverpool import demand was limited while crop estimates ranged widely toward a 12 million bale benchmark.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Northwest Cars and Graves empire, hinting at a midcentury industrial theme. Lacks clear names, dates, or locations to form a coherent event or outcome.
The New York stock market opened at a standstill with dull trading and little change from the previous close. Prices were narrow with minor gains in a few issues such as Reading and Jersey Central, while Reading and Brooklyn Rapid Transit posted small advances amid overall listless activity.
In New York the statement shows a decrease in specie by 160,000 and an increase in circulation by 10,000. The text references regulatory actions and regional mentions including North, Boston, and a national percentage mix. The fragmentary note indicates monetary shifts and regulatory tone without full context.
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