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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
7
The report notes narrow fluctuations in the crop outlook with a favorable general bulletin and mixed support from boll weevil concerns. Prices show mixed movements across Liverpool New York and New Orleans with a cautious rally followed by reversals as traders digest new crop signals.
The May cotton market opened steady then fell three points as rumours of a weevil threat spread. Liverpool selling and private reports provided mixed support, later turning sentiment higher with renewed European buying.
New York May 27 stock markets showed broad fluctuations as rumors of control and policy shifts spread then were denied. Trading drifted with some gains in sugar and declines in locomotives while foreign speculation influenced investor sentiment and potential shifts in capital flows.
Reading from New Orleans to New York on May 27 reports mixed cotton conditions across Texas Oklahoma and Alabama with boll weevils appearing in spots. Futures closed near prior levels as profits trimmed and weather forecasts influenced buyers while sugar held steady with a slight open kettle drop before late stabilization.
Chicago May 27 corn prices climbed with wheat and oats in a broad market upturn led by corn shorts covering. Weather favored feed demand and early pressure eased as traders eyed supply prospects and stronger cash bids.
A fragmented report shows grain markets with mixed prices for durum and bread wheats, noting regional shifts and shipments. The text references various shipping terms, farm outputs, and price indications without clear figures or destinations.
Missouri buyers led the market as high grade Texas steers topped bids and heavy beef cattle drew solid money. Reported prices showed cattle from multiple outfits including Walnut Creek and Walnut Grove selling to top dollar, with overall sales activity highlighting demand for heavy steers and well finished cattle in a crowded market.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Caney street and an advance event with unclear times and names. The readable text provides few identifiable details and no definite outcome.
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