Henry Clews Weekly Letter on War, Markets and Peace
The piece notes neutral mediation pressure and war weariness may bring peace. It says stock market reacts with a correction after a rapid rise, profits to take, and that natural supply demand will restore balance. It highlights higher money costs, tighter credit, and governmental limits on British Treasury notes influencing bonds and exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Shouli
Canada
Fanaa
Albany
Pierce-Arrow Motor
Car & Truck Corporation
Buffalo
Arms Co Sued by Agent for 150000 Dollars
United States Deputy Marshal attached assets in a 200000 dollar suit against Hopkins and Allen Arms Co of Norwich. David B. Galbally of New York sues on a 150000 dollar claim assigned by William J. Wilsey for services in securing a Belgian government purchase of 150000 rifles. Garnishments on Norwich banks revealed no assets. Charles D. Galbally attorney. Edward Higgins director and counsel served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Hopkins & Allen Arms Co
Norwich
United States
Timothy E. Hawley
David B. Gatbally
New York
William J. Wilsey
Wilsey
Arms
Kingdom of Belgium
Marshal Fawley
Thames National Bank of
Merchants’ National Bank
Uncas National Bank
Charles D. Barnes
Greenwich
Galbally
Edward 9. Higgins
The
Arms Company
Rail and utility stocks lead early market gains
Opening activity in rails mainly minor grades such as Rock Island Missouri Pacific Wabash and Southern rose fractions to over a point. Mexican stocks advanced on border developments while utilities hit a new Columbia Gas record and Ohio Gas rose two points. Metals stayed strong with leather issues and United States Steel gaining near a point along with Lackawanna Steel Republic Iron and Colorado Fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Wabash and Southern Railway
Columbia Gas
Ohio Gas
United States Steel
Lackawanna Steel
Republic Iron & Colorado
Off to See World Two Children Return Home
Helen Kernister aged 18 and her nine year old sister Margaret were found wandering in New London and brought back to 311 William street by their father after taking 25 dollars and fifty cents from a dining room drawer to see the world. Police detained them until the father arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen KerNister
Margaret
New London
William Street
Women push for eight hour day for workers
Secretary Josephine Mculthrop of the Dorset Workers' union reports a national eight hour day campaign is on after returning from the Women s Trade Union league convention in New York. She notes a strong corps of organizer women and praise for Bridgeport women s labor movement success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Mculthrop
Dorset Workers’ Union
Women’s Trade Union League
New York
Wall Street Narrowly Higher on Private Wire Quotes
Reports from private wires show mixed gains in steel, copper, and rail stocks with Allis Chalmers and U.S. Steel among notable movers. Market action reflects continued demand for industrials as investors weigh gains and losses across dozens of Kot stock listings.
Meat Trolley Accident Dumps Goods on Street
A Cudahy Packing Co. team wheel collapsed on East Main near Stratford, dumping a ton of meat including salt pork lambs beef and eggs on the street. Horses ran a block before stopped. no one took the meat despite temptations amid high food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudahy Packing Co
East Main Street
Stratford Avenue
McGraw Pushes to Raise National League Player Limit
New York December 4 Manager John J McGraw of the Giants attacks the 21 player roster cap in the National League at the upcoming December 12 to 16 meeting. He argues it hurts pennant chances versus the American League and hinders player development. he cites Ferdie Schupp Connie Mack and farm-system concerns while noting Hempstead backs his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. McGraw
Giants
McGraw
Board of Directors
Brooklyn
Napoleon
Cuba
Harry N. Hempstead
Hempstead
Ban Johnson
Polo
Mac
Ferdie Schupp
Schupp
Connie Mack
Connie
National League
Egyptian Powder Co
Maput
Rion
Banks of flowers will encompass aldermen tonight
Tonight marks the aldermanic year as city hall opens with three Democratic aldermen seated in the rear. John J. Ford Joseph P. Oakey and John J. Clancy join the council, plan to scrutinize paving lights and sewers, while Republican newcomers Edward T. Hamilton and Henry J. Kampf take seats. Several Democrats retire including William J. Moran. Mayors and committees to be announced. session expected brief with flowers and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
John J. Ford
Joseph P. Oakey
John J. Clancy
Edward T. Hamilton
Henry J. Kampf
Daniel P. Harrigan
Malcolm MacFayden
William E. Primrose
Andrew R. Roswell
Hillside Home
Henry A. Lewis
Mauritz Olson
William R. Kearns
Hiram
Winterburn
Wilson
Blakeslee, Lewis and
Cole
Dozen Oil Bottles Fire Sparks Police Inquiry
Police investigate an incendiary fire at 450 Stillman Street yesterday morning. Twelve kerosene bottles were found saturated in the three upper rooms. the unoccupied house was to be rented. Owner Mrs A E Spencer from the Bronx said she bought the oil to fill a gallon bottle, left it in the house, and boarded a train to New York. Fire damage about $500. building insured for $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman Street
A. E. Spencer
Bronx
New York
William LE. Evarts
Berkshire Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Finance
Henry Clews
Hopkins & Allen
City of New London
New York Stock Exchange
T. L. Watson & Co
Corner Main
John Sta
Bridgeport
Conn
Newmore Stock Exchange
Allis Chalmers
Car & Fay
Hide & Sea
Locomotive
Atl
Gulf & W. Indies
Smelt & Re. Co
Sug
Refg. Co
Tel
Alaska
Anaconda Copper Baldwin Loco
Baltimore & Ohio
Butte & Sup
Canadian Pacific
Jalif. Petroleum Cen. Leather Co
Chi. M
St. Paul
Great W
R. Island
Chile Copper Ching
Wae
Chesapeake & Ohl Consolidated Gas Col
Fuel & Iron
Corn Products
Crucible Steel
Cuban Cane Sugar Distilleries Securities Erie Erie
Goodrich Co
Northern
Green Cananea Illinois Central Ind
Alcohol Inspiration Copper International Nickel
Interborough
Inter
Mer
Marine Inter
Marine International Paper
Kansas City Lot
Kennecott Copper
Louisville & Nashvil
Lehigh Valley
Maxwell Motors
Mex. Petroleum
Miami Copper
Montana Power
Kan. & Tex
Kans& Tex
Ptd
Nevada
National Lead Co
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
N. H. Central Ms
N.H
N .H
Ont. & West
Pennsylvania
Pressed
Wabash
West
Union Tel
Westinghouse Electric
Western Maryland
Willys Overland
Buston
St. . Watson & Co
Arizona
Am. Zine
Algomah
Allouez
Cal
Hecla
Centennial
Butte
Frankbank& Granburu Greene Cananea
Gulf
Hancock
Pondiane
Island Creek
Isle Royale
Mohawk
North Butte
Old Dominion
Osceola
Y Pond Creek
Quincy
Saint Mary's
Shannon
Superior
Boston
Tamarack
U. S. Smelting
Utah Consol
Wolverine
First Bridgeport National Bank
M’graw
Roscer Much
Bankers Corner
Main
John Streets
T. B. Warren
Golden Hill St
Fleming Real Estate
Main St
City Savings Bank
Poli
ENTS
Corona
Frisbie’s
Naugatuck
Pequonnock Dock
N. Y
E. R
Catharine St
22Nd St
H. Cosgriff
New England Steamship Co
Florida
Clyde Line
Jacksonville
Bebo Bete C
Gale
Old City
A.W. Pye
Clyde-Mallory Lines
Pier 86
North River
Bristol
West 49Th St
Broadway
Fifth Ave
KE. Tolson
Prea
Mgr
City National Bank
Connecticut National Bank
Cor
Main and
Wall Streets
James Staples & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Cunard
Anchor
White Star Line
Great Britain
Ireland
Loewith
Bank Street Telephone
Barnum 99
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Bridget L. Congdon
Court of Probate
Elsie C. Letss
South Avenue
Julia Penfield
Virginia Penfield
Executrix
Fairfield Avenue
Ellsworth St
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!