Record oil output in first half of 1916 signals new high
John D Burney estimates U S petroleum production for the first half of 1916 at about 140 million barrels, higher than the same period in 1914 and exceeding half of last year’s total. The surge follows high crude prices, fueled drilling activity, and expansions of several pools including Cush ing and Shamrock in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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United States
John D
United States Geo- Burney
Cushing Pool
Oklahoma
Crichton Pool
Louisiana
Augusta
el Dorado
Kansas
Blackwell
Kay County
Okla
Shamrock
Cushing
Creek County
Rocky Mountains
Stock Exchange Quotations and Market Dullness Across Sectors
New York Stock Exchange quotations show mixed movement with notable gains in American Car and allied stocks despite government court action affecting dissolution petitions. Rails remain firm, war stocks firm under renewed pressure, and speculative issues lag. Bonds fall as Anglo French fives flood offerings.
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American
Baldwin
New York Airbrake
Studebaker and
Maxwell Motors and Industrial
United States
American Carf
U. & Steel
Lackawanna Steel
Connecticut Inventors Win Patent Rights On July Fourth
A list from A M Wooster Bridgeport details patents issued July 4 1916 to residents of Connecticut. Names include Barraja Frauenelder House Thomas Guett Hart Underhill Bodmer Helm es etc covering submarine boat electric switches typing devices lighting attachments and various mechanical tools along with two reissued items. Trade marks The Howland Dry Goods Co Bridgeport noted 2 marks. The piece ends with a quip about automobile maintenance distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Underhill
New Haven
Christian Bodmer
New Britain
Stanley H.hdélmes
George’ ‘W. Trock
George B. Pilkington
Waterbury
Leroy M. Bennett
Daniel 8. Fox
Chester
Bernard O.hale
Ansonia
Charles H. Jockmus
Edwin F. Hulbert
South Norwalk
Fred E. Payne
Middletown
Rosa M. G. Phillips
West Haven
Norbert H. Schickel
Stamford
Edward G. Schleicher
John Shannon
Stonington
Samuel G. Wilkes
Wallingford
Big James Kelley, Jr
Winsted
Henry M. Kellogg
Devon
Anthony P. M. Scarpa
Nelson B. Keyes
Unionville
Harold R. Murdock
Naugatuck
G. W. Beach
Saybrook
Howland Dry Goods Co
Bridgeport
Market Opens With Further Munition Liquidation Report
New York July 8 opening shows continued liquidation by reports of adverse trade conditions. Scrutiny focuses on early action in the stock market with Crucible Steel among listed issues.
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New York
Crucible Steel
Philippines unlocks vast road growth boosting trade
Manila reports 8,201.6 kilometers of roads in use, up over 300 percent in five years. Gov General Harrison and former Governor Forbes share credit for aggressive road campaigns that produced more than 3,000 kilometers of first class roads and spurred inter-provincial trade and a booming automobile business.
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Manila
Philippines
Harrison
Forbes
Philippine
Islands
United States
Building Permit Totals $52,207 For Local Additions
Building notes report last night show progress in house and factory work. Additions and alterations to munition and dry goods store buildings are listed, totaling $52,207, including two family houses, store foundations, garages, and alterations on Main, Park, Beechwood, Bircham, Laurel, and other streets. Also noted: 1500 cats and dogs killed daily in New York for infantile paralysis battle and a 5 cent per barrel crude oil price rise by Standard Oil California.
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Beechwood Avenue
Aaron Wittestein
Birmingham Street
Marian E. Partane
Pine Street
R. and
P. E. Maukasey
Laurel Avenue
Anna A. Green
Park Avenue
Jos. W. Northrop
Ford Place
George H. Zine, Jr
Remington Arms U. M. C. Co
George Street
Caroline Meyer
Mainstreet
David H. Cotter
T. J
Mary B. Reilley
Brooks Street
Thomas Janagan
New York
Rural postmistress and the postcards of fashion
The rural postmistress used to hold postal cards to read messages but no one complains she withholds modern souvenirs. If young men in fancy shirts add a corsage bouquet their attire will be harmonious. In hot weather too much ice cream soda is not enough.
Estate of Dennis 8 Lénehan Probate Claim Period
July 5, 1916. Estate of Dennis 8 Lénehan late of Bridgeport deceased. Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport limits six months from the date for creditors to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those neglecting to present properly attested accounts will be debarred. All indebted to said estate should pay Samuel J. Drew, Administrator, 343 Maple Street.
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James Langdon
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Dennis
Lénehan
Samuel J. Drew
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Remington Motors
Imc
E. Morton Hetzel Go
Broadway
New York City
Philipines
Standard Oil Co
California
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American Bank & Trust CO
East Main ST
Bridgeport, Conn
Side Bank
Neap. Barnum Avenue
First Bridgeport National Bank
State Street
Inners
T.L. Watson & CO
Main and
John Streets
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Main Street
Albert E. Lavery
State of Connecticut
Sabina Langdon
Executrix
Shannon & Wilder
Newfield Building
Conn
Pos
Maple Street
Isa
H. Fleming
Main St
City Savings Bank
J. W. Blakebrough
Brookfield
Vermont
Sv. Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Lon
Catharine
Union Street Dock
N.Y
Fulton St
N.R
J. H. Cosgriffp
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Poli
Corona
Parme
City National Bank Savings Department
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Connecticut National “Bank
Bridgeport Cor
Wall Streets
James Staples & CO
Nova Scotia
Bank St
T. B. Warren Real Estate and Insurance
Sanford
A. M. Wooster
Frisbie’s
Porties
Ib W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
Fairfield Avenue College Preparatory
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