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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
4
Slump in cotton prices contrasted with an unusually active trading session. Markets opened firm above expectations, with bears cautious as 16 contracts moved at key levels. Trading showed notable volatility and conservative sentiment despite the day’s strength.
The U S Department of Agriculture released 1906 07 cotton production at 12 546 000 bales 500 lb weight equivalent 12 640 000 bales The report spurred rapid market moves with New York and Liverpool futures reflecting the surprise overestimation and broad price adjustments Some states and ginneries totals and prior year comparisons were noted as context for the new estimate and its impact on prices and shipments
Fragmentary market notes show spot cotton activity with references to New York New Orleans and muted price movements. Mentions ariane steady midal and a 107 16 bid in New Orleans alongside unsettled bids and quiet trade.
Cotton market notes from New York and New Orleans discuss projected U S cotton crop sizes, with estimates around 12,000,000 to 12,250,000 bales and potential shifts after holiday periods. Analysts weigh census data against government estimates as prices drift downward while Egyptian cotton climbs. Weather forecasts predict partly cloudy to cold conditions across Louisiana, Arkansas, the territories, and the east.
New York December 11 ginners report stirred markets as estimates for the crop ranged around 12 million bales while actual ginning through December 1 nears 11.97 million. Bulls argue a crop not far above 12.6 million may be possible with world demand near that level, while bears question the accuracy and timing of the ginning figures and await further data from the department of agriculture.
Foreign cables firm with strong market, expect quick advance as demand remains healthy. Provisions opened lower. notable purchase of 1,000,000 May ribs. Minneapolis reports oats receipts halved with poor quality. World wheat shipments for the week total about 10.0 million bushels with India at 608,000. Uniform grain grades to be discussed in Chicago next Tuesday with delegates from Grain Dealers National Association and exchanges present.
The article notes a shift in port receipts away from Galveston toward New Orleans impacting cotton export flows. It reports bankers restricting sterling bill purchases to 4.77 and signals rising speculative interest shaping market behavior, with Albert and Clay cited amid unsettled conditions.
Wheat fell 1-4 3-8 cent, corn 1-4 1-2, oats 1-3 3-5, and provisions 10030 cents lower. Cash sales included 18,000 bushels wheat, 690,000 corn, and 90,000 oats. There was talk of an elevator raid in the wheat pit. Primary wheat receipts 959,000 bushels. corn 656,000. year ago figures were 726,000 and 1,059,000 respectively.
Cloudy conditions cover the eastern states while the Pacific coast sees general precipitation. A low pressure area moves off North Carolina coast as a stronger North Pacific system brings stronger winds and warmer air to the Northwest. A high pressure crest from the northern lakes to Mexico brings cooler air to the South and east of the Mississippi. Forecasts predict fall and colder nights with a shift toward warmer days, with 8 am observations noted.
Fragments show a Minneapolis reference to cars and a sugar market update from New York with refined and raw sugar steady and unchanged while London beet prices hold steady. The brief hints at market stability across commodities and regions.
Weather outlook across Louisiana and adjoining regions shows colder conditions in the south with mostly fair skies elsewhere and gradual warming toward Friday. Texas and western areas expect warmer midweek, while northern portions stay unsettled with partial cloudiness. Mining stocks list several US and California names with varied quotes, including North Butte and Butte Collection, amid a range of price movements. Coffee market in New York opens lower on French cables, later declines widen due to Sao Paulo receipts. total day receipts tally around 2.6 million bags worldwide, with year ago comparisons noted.
Hogs receipts 23,000 with slow market and varied bid ranges from 5.50 to 6.95 for pigs and heavy types. Cattle receipts 6,500 with steady trade including good prime steers up to 7.45 and calves to 5.75. Sheep receipts 15,000 and market steady with natives and western types quoted up to 7.95 for yearlings.
Wheat opened unchanged while corn followed with minor gains as traders watched for bids and crop signals. Market activity remained subdued with limited price movement and stable demand.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Chicago car lots and a future receipt date but provides no clear names, actions, or specifics. The readable content cannot establish a coherent event, entities, or outcomes for a precise summary.
From Wall Street a private wire reports a strong market day with focus on Heading, the Coppers, Pennsylvania, St. Paul and Southern Pacific. Dow Jones summary notes bullish bias in London and steady to rising U.S. rail and metal shares with expectations of higher prices for copper and continued buying in United States Steel and Southern Pacific.
The Sun reports a volatile day with time money briefly at 20 to 28 percent, easing to 6 percent near close. Directors may act soon to relieve strain. reading market strength in Anaconda and Reading, amid labor tensions and speculation of extra dividends. Copper and lead show slight gains. standard oil favorites among strong issues.
Stocks opened higher as persistent buying pushed prices up across the market. Brokers reported broad strength with demand seen in U. P. and other major issues, signaling positive early momentum for the trading day.
New York Dec 11 secretary of Shaw plans to place 20 million in national banks across New York New Orleans Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Louisville Atlanta Memphis with 10 million in bonds of 1907. The move aims to free funds for market use and shift deposits away from the center to other regions. Market reactions included odd liquidity shifts and stock price volatility in early trading.
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