COTTON DECLINES IN NERVOUS MARKET; Afternoon Break Wipes Out Early Gains on Bullish Weather News. EXPORTS SHOW INCREASE Day's Total of 30,146 Bales Best in Several Weeks--More Orient Shipments.
Date: 14 May 1920
Yesterday's cotton market went through one of these irregular and meaningless sessions such as frequently occur when the trade is badly confused and is casting about for an excuse either to bull or to bear the list.