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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
5
Ginners report shows 11,099,000 bales. issuance failed to spark enthusiasm. Market watchers note cotton prices dipping below nine cents per pound with a hopeful longer term trade outlook despite muted immediate reaction.
The census bureau bulletin reports cotton ginned from December 1 to 13 1906 at 11 099 001 bales counting half bales. Active ginneries total 28 222. New York market mixed sentiment ahead of ginners report with forecasts from 10 750 000 to over 11 000 000 bales. Traders expect bear sentiment to persist and prices drift lower until the December 13 report is released. Spot markets show middling around 10 40 to 10 45 cents across several cities with trading subdued ahead of the ginners data.
New Orleans market notes show Liverpool contracts closing with losses of 1 to 2 points after liquidation. Spot transactions gain 12 000 bales with a 3 point rise while ginners' reports approach. Market remains lackluster with limited support, pending further data and the shifting demand supply balance guiding future prices.
Private wire reports a steady Liverpool market with 171% lower quotes and demand keeping prices firm. New Orleans wire notes steady interior demand, large forward sales, and limited impact from crops. 9,119,000 bales for ginners’ year and 11,124,000 bales on official tally. Prices show slight declines with anticipated first notice day approaching January contracts.
A bustling market note from Atlanta lists live poultry and hens with prices and conditions, including Pekin ducks and turkeys, along with sales of fresh eggs, lard, butter, and assorted produce. It records quantities, crate and pound pricing, and mentions winter varieties, crates of tomatoes, strawberries, and flour, grain, and sugar prices, reflecting a broad commodities snapshot.
New York brief notes stock market activity reporting a total of 121100 shares traded today. No additional context or details provided.
Local forecast calls for rain and warmer conditions tonight with a below average Friday ahead. The outlook includes showers fading later, with temperatures rising modestly and winds remaining light.
A mixed cotton market day with small declines tied to large movement and bets on a bearish ginners’ report. Analysts discuss possible December ginning totals, with near-term prices pressured by supply expectations while market chatter centers on New Orleans quotes and Chicago car loads.
In New York trading, metal prices rose amid a rally driven by demand and market optimism. Traders noted gains across several base metals, with notable increases in aluminum and copper as inventories tightened and buyers returned to the market.
Chicago notes show wheat firmer at opening trading with 65,000 bushels of wheat and 535,000 bushels of corn reported. Cash sales include two loads of wheat and 19,000 bushels of oats at the seaboard along with 20,000 bushels of wheat and 70,000 bushels of corn.
New York December open held steady with a 5 point rise and mid session activity strong. Importers appeared to buy while higher firm orders came from Brant. Santo Paulo and Rio shipments faced a stevedore strike and lighter receipts. Daily port totals ran 74,000 bags, 43,000, and 32,000 versus last year.
Fragmentary data lists week and year figures for a northwest area car market. Readable items show only scattered terms like week year and minor numbers, with no clear events, names, firms, or locations to anchor a full report.
Bleached goods markets show widespread price changes as staples demand grows. New quotations replace Monday levels. traders expect continued rises for spring deliveries. High count staple cottons in gray and brown see strong demand while nearby delivery goods struggle to meet cutter and converter requirements.
Grain notes discuss December wheat futures, wheat receipts, and weather impacts from heavy snowfall. Reports from Winnipeg and St John telegrams describe rising or steady grain stocks, Argentina weather, and Liverpool prices. Chicago receipts and Illinois movement show varied trends, with transport and storage constraints affecting grain flows and pricing dynamics.
Forecast calls for cloudy and warm conditions in Georgia and parts of the southeast. Expect showers Friday and Saturday with possible stronger activity in the west and northwest regions. From Kentucky to Florida, variable winds turn south and become mild. Alabama and Tennessee anticipate rain showers and cooler northward trends late in the period.
New York traders noted morning gains mostly limited to speculative issues as price levels steadied. Bank of England’s discount rate and reduced reserves pressured sentiment while American stocks rose early before a broad pause. Demand absorbed supply as money eased and room traders favored short positions on the bear side.
Money exchange rates list Toronto and New York figures with bankers' bills at 1.3310 and 4.8320 for demand and savings. Silver price given as 60s per ounce. Banking and loan terms cited at six percent. Stocks note Arcadian, Tecumseh, Butte Co. Section with percent figures and serial yield.
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