American markets close Saturday as cotton futures slump in belated holiday trading
Markets abroad and in New York failed to rally after a grim week with American exchanges closing Saturday. Cotton and option prices fell sharply amid bearish sentiment, while reports from Liverpool and Atlanta suggested tepid demand and cautious trading ahead of Christmas.
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Liverpool
Bates
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Atlanta
Market Rumors Drive Mixed Cotton Trade Across Cities
New York reports bullish sentiment on long range outlook and unsettled prices as traders react to government reports. In Liverpool optimism grows though some sell off expectations remain. New Orleans notes dull holiday activity with a cautious bear tone as spot markets in Texas respond to supply concerns and classification issues impact open market behavior.
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Sunaiys
Liverpool
Areday Ae
J. Wall
Orleans
Dec. S
Shorts
Texas
Okla
New Orleans
Lors
Weather forecast for Helena and nearby areas
Forecast details are unclear due to damaged text. Readable items indicate Helena region with mentions of Sunday and nearby locales. No concrete temperatures, wind, or precipitation data could be confirmed from the fragment.
Hesters Weekly Cotton Statement Summary
Secretary Hester reports movement of cotton showing increases over prior years. For December twenty one days totals rise 502 000 bales year over year and 912 000 over two years ago. Season to date movement ahead of last year by 742 000 and ahead of 1903 by 1 045 000.
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Hester
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Mills
Canada
Southern Milla Feiture
North
South
Seaboard
World's visible supply of cotton rises for the week
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange reports a 142,457 increase in the world's visible cotton supply for the week, to 4,880,966 total. American cotton totals 3,848,499 with British and European holdings at 2,199,000 afloat and held, while India and Egypt show shifts to 405,000 and 217,000 respectively.
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Heater
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Brazil
India
Great Britain
Europe
Egypt
United States
Spinners Takings Of American Cotton Reported
Secretary Heater lists weekly cotton takings by spinners worldwide with 420 000 this week up from 330 000 last year and 323 000 the year before. Cumulative since Sept 1 shows 4 389 000 against 4 283 000 prior year and 4 112 000 two years ago, with Northern Canada at 1 001 000 this year, Southern at 920 000, and foreign spinners 2 415 090.
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Heater
Canada
King
New York Cotton Exchange
Mil
Ine Terior
Mille
Interior
News and Gossip of the Fleecy Staple
A fragmented market note from New York compares census figures to Wall Street expectations, noting the cotton trade’s volatility. The piece observes traders’ caution after a mixed report, with some covering positions while others doubt sustained demand.
Weather report notes frost and approaching high pressure
The eastern half of the country shows rising pressure as a Northwestern high dominates. Snow fell in Nashville Asheville Cincinnati St Louis and Winston Salem while the Atlantic states remain generally clear. A freezing temperature line dips into Georgia and Alabama with frost reported in Savannah Jacksonville and New Orleans. Forecast calls for very cold conditions tonight and Sunday with minimums around 15 degrees.
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Nashville
Asheville
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Wittaborg
Atlantic
Georgia
Alabama
Jarkeonville
New Orleans
Demand Good For Near By Options
Chicago December 22 The Board of Trade ruled the roost in todays session with mixed results. Losses were 1 4 for wheat except December which rose 1 8. 3 8 for corn and 3 8 1 20 for oats. Primary receipts wheat 665000 bushels, corn 771000 bushels, compared with last year. Totals for the day 152000 wheat 153000 corn 2000 oats.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago grain market update and team quotations
Chicago grain market report notes pen and provision quotations for teams and commodities. Prices move with morning trading as analysts monitor wheat corn and soy sectors. Local traders eye futures shifts amid supply prospects and seasonal demand factors.
Holiday fruit trade tightens as orange demand climbs
Atlanta reports a brisk holiday trade with oranges selling fast at high prices due to railroad equipment shortages. Prices for boxes reach 3.25 dollars with contracts filled at 2.50. Grapefruit and tangerines lag, while bananas are scarce and pricey. Pineapples move slowly, apples improve, and Florida vegetables remain light but costly. Turkeys sell around 18 cents per pound despite expectations of lower prices.
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Atlanta
Jane
Dry Goods Market Baed on Forward Buying Trends
In New York the wholesale cotton goods market shows little spot delivery. Forward buying dominates. buyers absent and retailers prepare for Christmas week. Market analysts expect continued high prices with tighter conditions. Trade notes indicate spring styles being negotiated while the year closes.
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New York
TIPS FLASHED From Wall Street and London Markets
A fragile market mood shows little change in sentiment with a wave of buying across sectors. London gains ease on BoE signals while Paris to London gold flows hint at easing foreign exchange stress. industrials rise slightly as rails advance and copper remains strong.
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York
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Boeneey
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Anya
New York Central
Stocks Reviewed by the New York Sun
The New York Sun reports a cheerier mood in the stock market with slow trading and modest gains. Great Northern Ore certificates and United States Steel common rise, while Southern Pacific reports align with prior forecasts. money rates improve but money conditions remain tight.
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United States Steel Common
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Mote
Neers Reed
Nota Ce
Lontavilo
Elie
Windita
Reading
Vale
Stenographers Needed for Uncle Sam Jobs in Atlanta
The Interstate Commerce Commission seeks expert stenographers for a civil service exam on January 3, 1907 in Atlanta to create an eligibles list for five vacancies. Salaries are 1500 dollars yearly with travel expenses. Passing requires dictation at 175 to 200 words per minute. Apply at the board's offices in the custom house.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta
Civil Service Commission
Custom House
New Trial Granted in Negro Defendant Case
Special to The Georgian reports Joe Hill a negro was granted a new trial by the supreme court. The appeal centers on an alleged deprivation of constitutional rights due to no black members on the grand jury and the trial judge’s refusal to hear argument to quash the indictment on the same ground.
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Joe Hill
Vickaburg
Supreme Court
Atstorney
United States
Suffrage Bill Clears Vienna Upper House by Wide Margin
The universal suffrage bill passed the Vienna upper house by a large majority. Under the bill every Austrian aged 24 or older, domiciled in a constituency for at least a year, will be entitled to vote.
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Vienna
Banks Close for Christmas Holiday by Atlanta Clearing House
Tuesday December 25 is a legal holiday and banks composing the Atlanta Clearing House Assoc will be closed for business. Darwin G Jones Jos A McCord presiding officer note 8th closing date and official statements.
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Atlanta Clearing House
Buwnesa
Atlanta Markets Fruts and Provisions Price List
Market column lists numerous fruits vegetables and staple foods with prices. Entries include lemons pineapples apples grapes strawberries bananas tomatoes beans potatoes cabbage onions and flour and meal in various unit prices. Listings mention New York Florida Georgia and Tennessee origins with crates barrels and per-pound or per crate pricing.
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New York State
New York
Live Stock Market Report From Western Beat
The livestock market shows general declines with cattle and hog prices easing. Beef cattle and porkers trend down as buyers adjust, while dairy and other livestock receipts drift lower amid uncertain demand in the western beat markets.
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Snes
Bae Pristeers
Paca Arpckers
Steoguy
Sugar Market Report from New York Dated December
Market notes show refined and raw sugar markers holding steady as December and January futures trade within narrow ranges amid thin liquidity. Trade sources indicate no notable shifts in demand or output expectations for the near term.
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New York
Reading stock market collapses as prices melt after dividend row
In New York trading readings dropped sharply as Reading shares led a broad liquidation after directors failed to authorize a second dividend rise. A brokerage firm suspension and end‑of‑day recoveries followed, with declines spanning 10 to 6 points and a weak close. Bank statement showed gains in reserves and deposits despite the market rout.
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Pricea
Stock Exchange
Arnold
Leo He Co
Stock Exchange Commission
Oldest Established Office in the South Advertises Market Service
Southern Exchange proclaims itself as the oldest established office in the South on the ground floor of Gould Building. It offers cot t o r stock bonds and IIII ground floor location with daily market letters and a market manual mailed on application.
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