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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
9
The report notes bullish demand in New York with improved market activity and higher futures, citing a broad rise in prices and buying interest. It highlights overseas and domestic demand, weather and supply factors, and ongoing speculation about June advances and seasonal fluctuations in cotton futures and spot prices.
A New Orleans special to The Post notes cotton prices rising by 10 to 12 points from Friday as shorts cover and weather remains unsettled along the Mississippi. Reports from Texas predict a crop exceeding the previous year despite recent drought, with port movements and weather shaping market sentiment.
Chicago futures show wheat trading with initial strength on tight cables and weak corn and oats closing lower. Reports of excess Northwest value prompt a rally, but prices ease later as July futures reflect lower demand and ample stocks. oats and provisions also move down with mixed livestock signals.
New York traders await war funding needs as large operators stay cautious through the day. Declines in Norfolk and Western and New York Central weighed on sentiment while Small Central found modest support on perceived favorable debt terms. Money rates held steady amid bank statement signals and stay-at-home sentiment across brokers.
The Galveston port report notes arrivals and clearances including the schooner Martha from Tampico and the steamer Concho from New York. It lists ships in port such as Alcametpa and Veasela-Fing Tona, plus numerous vessels under quarantine or detailing departures and statuses. Grain movements show wheat receipts and shipments, with notes on ocean freight rates and cot ton shipping inquiries.
Daily revised prices in the Heaton markets cover heavy staples and ammunition items. Entries list powders per keg, bacon, bagging, candy, flour, oats, pepperry and assorted goods with scattered figures and notes on higher prices versus full lots.
Live stock market notes from Kansas City describe cattle and calves traded by region and breed. Texan and Indian steers and western yearlings appear with prices and market activity across cattle, hogs, and sheep listings.
Commodities including prime cotton, cotton seed cake, and meal are quoted for Galveston and New York. The bulletin lists prices and shipments such as molasses, flour, and poultry across multiple markets with June 24 datelines and location references.
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