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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
8
The article notes Liverpool cotton futures showing strength on Saturday morning due to perceived manipulation though overall week was bearish. U.S. markets mirrored weak tone with prices rising briefly into the week then retreating, highest quotes Monday and lowest Friday.
The market shows steady to moderate upland cotton prices across major hubs. Reports indicate steady middling levels in Atlanta New Orleans and New York with quiet activity and little change observed in several cities detailed in the regional rundowns.
Secretary Hester compiles the world’s visible cotton supply showing a weekly rise of 135,371 bales. Total visible reaches 4,997,891 with American cotton at 3,848,489 and non American at 1,149,402. afloat and held abroad listed for Great Britain Europe and the United States.
Telegraphic reports from the South indicate a serene week with favorable weather. Light rains may occur in some areas, but no storms or severe conditions are expected. market conditions are described as stable.
Private wire from New York reports cotton futures and Liverpool prices up 3 to 4 points. Market observers note large mill takings and jobbers short covering as the American market stabilizes. western forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with showers in the south and colder weather in the north.
Secretary Hester reports a rise in cotton movement compared with last year and earlier periods. For 14 days in December totals exceed 1904 figures by large margins, with cumulative season totals and foreign exports described alongside regional imports and stock figures.
Report summarizes cotton movement for the past week with limited legible details. The fragment mentions sea transport and notes import activity but lacks clear figures or locations.
Private wire to Gilbert and Clay reports bull movement remains, with winter wheat in demand and corn movement aided by cold weather. Prices show shifts in pork and futures, while sugar and starch markets hint at limited supply and ongoing adjustments in stock levels.
Secretary Hester reports world cotton takings by spinners. This week 414000 and year to date 3969000, compared with 259000 and 3953000 last year. Northern and Canada 433000 this year versus 1055000 and 1011000 prior years. Southern spinners 860000 this year, foreign spinners 2176000, with prior-year sums noted.
Wheat and corn futures edged lower in the Liverpool grain market as prices fell on limited demand. Traders note weak buying interest and steady competition among sellers amid uncertain harvest prospects.
Market reports show wheat opening fractionally lower with declines across corn and oats while most futures indicators end lower. Cash sales note 15,000 bushels of wheat and 145,080 bushels of oats with corn at 270,000 bushels and oats around 6,009 bushels, as Seboards report multiple loads.
New Orleans reports show options up to four points higher with late prices nearly four points above prior quotations. Liquidity and speculative pressure fade as spinners’ takings and the week end supply outlook reflect steady demand at lower levels amid large Monday receipts and mill taker activity.
Saturday brings rain in portions of Kalr and artnet par tieg Rina with continued unsettled conditions. Mississippi experiences showers with Bennay turning fair later. West Florida Alabama expect showers and colder air with Sunday turning fair. East Texas sees showers and much colder temperatures, with fair conditions in the northern areas Saturday. Aes Syrama predicts chilly spells with mixed precipitation, followed by fair weather Sunday.
The Wall Street roundup notes a mixed session with capital shifts toward steel and energy, a surge in industrials and rail stocks, and cautious optimism for October. Traders expect further gains in copper and transportation shares while warning of volatility and potential realizations on advances.
The December 15 bulletin from Bell Brothers Fruit and Produce notes strong holiday demand across fruits vegetables and eggs with high prices for field peas and cabbage. Expect scarce turkeys and rising orange prices with limited tangerines and brisk strawberry Cranberry celery activity. Livestock section shows mixed receipts and steady market with steers calves and feeder stock listed and prices quoted.
The report notes a slightly better bank statement with reserves gaining around 5 million on Zork. Surplus items shrink to 140000 as markets show an advancing tendency amid renewed price activity. Rapid Transit and several steel stocks exhibit activity while certificates rise in Northcore and related listings.
Fragmentary bank report lists changes in deposits and loan balances. It notes increases and decreases in United States deposits and loan accounts, with fees and adjustments to related entries.
Special to The Georgian Macon Georgia December 16 Two small wrecks occurred in Central of Georgia railway yards yesterday Passenger train No 8 from Savannah was sideswiped by a switch engine damaging the Birmingham sleeper later a freight engine crashed into an empty caboose No one was injured in either smash up
Washington on December 16 reports a large celebration planned for January 15 at Fort Fisher North Carolina to mark the Blue and Gray. President Roosevelt said he would attend if possible but cannot travel due to heavy public business.
Oldest established office in the South promotes cotton stocks and bonds with market letters and manuals mailed on application. Located on ground floor Gould Building, the daily market letter service targets investors seeking regular financial insights.
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