Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Boosts War Financing
World of Finance notes the New York rush to over subscribe the Liberty Loan as vital for wartime financing. It cites patriotic banking support and railroads aiding the effort, with expectations of later market strength, dividend disbursements, and renewed railroad activity as relief measures loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Til
United States
Russia
Greece
Germany
Red Cross
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Instien Copper
Utah Copper
American Railways
Railroad War Board
Vladivostok
France
Iike
Safeguara
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stock Market Gains After Early Losses In New York
Reg d selling for the short account resumed with declines in speculative equities led by United States Steel. Steel rallied from midmorning lows as bears covered, while railroads and motors showed firmer or irregular moves. Savage Arms and Alcohol posted sharp gains. Bond trading remained steady and call money held at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Pittsburgh
Bears
Savage Arms
Uruguayan Bark Rosario Sunk by German Submarine
Reports confirm the Uruguayan bark Rosario was sunk by a German submarine off the French coast. British officers aboard a freighter arriving at New York corroborate the incident details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosario
Tranal
New York Stock Exchange Quotations Reported by Private Wire
Bridgeport broker T. L. Watson & Co. reports NYSE quotations for numerous stocks with prices and percentages, including Am. Beet Sugar, Am. Car & F. Fay, Am. Tel. & Tel., Anaconda Copper, Baldwin Loco., Bethlehem Steel, Canadian Pacific, Chile Copper, Distilleries Securities, Erie, Gt. Northern Ptd., Inspiration Copper, International Paper, Kennecott Copper, Lackawanna Steel, Maxwell Motors, Mex. Petroleum, Missouri Pacific, Miami Copper, National Lead, Northern Pacific, Pittsburgh Coal, U. S. Steel, Union Pacific, United Cigar Stores, Westinghouse Electric, and more, amid Boston stocks data. A subsequent note mentions Sir Richard Crawford’s advisory role at the British Embassy and a clash with U.S. Treasury officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Watson & Co
Corner Main
John Sts
Bridgeport
Conn
New York Stock Exchange
Allis Chalmers
Car & Fay
Cab
Locomotive
Smelt, & Re. Co
Sug. Rerg. Co
Marine
Inter
Mer
Marine Ptd
International Paper Bbm
Kennecott Copper
Lackawanne Steel
Maxwell Motors
Mex. Petroleum
Midvale Steel
Missouri Pacific
Miami Copper
Nevada
National Lead Co
Northern Pacific
Central
Pittsburgh Coal
People's Gas
Repab, Iron & Steel
Ry. Steel Spring
Sinclair of
Blues
Sheffield, & Iron
Southern Pacific
Studebaker Corp N
Third Avenue
Texas Old
Union Pacific
United Cigar Stores
Ind
U. S. Steel
U. S. Smelter
Utah Copper
Wabash
West
Union Tel
Westinghouse Electric
Western Maryland
Willys Overland
Revival of New England sheep industry blocked by dogs
The drive to revive sheep farming in New England faces a major obstacle from dogs. Laws in Connecticut and New York have been tightened, but enforcement gaps persist as farmers struggle to prove which dog caused damage and to recoup losses. Training and responsible ownership are urged to reduce losses and restore the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Eastern States
Connecticut
New York
Commissioner of Agriculture
Preferred stock dividend declared by Lake Torpedo Boat Co Maine
The Lake Torpedo Boat Co of Maine declares a regular semi annual 3 percent preferred stock dividend payable June 30 1917 to stockholders of record at 8 pm June 20 1917. Books not closed for transfers. Bridgeport Conn June 15 1917. Also probate and divorce notices from Fairfield County Connecticut. Estate of William H Giblin creditors have six months to file claims. Harriet J Giblin administratrix ct a 1090 St Nicholas Ave NY. Also Rose Lewis vs Edward Lewis divorce custody order of notice by publication Bridgeport Farmer June 18 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Maine
Ist
William H. Giblin
New York
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
State OF Connecticut
Fairfield County
Superior Court
Bridgeport
A. D
Rose Lewis
Raymond Phillip
Edward Lewis
Bridgeport Farmer
Fred W. Tracey
Banquet Honors Capt Seagrave Before Departure to Service
Aparting banquet honored Capt D Seagrave US Army as he leaves the Remington Arms Co to reenlist. West Point graduate with service in the Philippines and expertise in high explosives and munitions, noted for smokeless powder adaptation to US weapons. A field ambulance was presented to the American Red Cross by Frank Tilford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Seagrave
Remington Arms Co
Capt. Seagrave
West Point
Philippines
United States
American Red Cross Society
Frank Tilford
Musicians' President Resigns Over Poor Health
Arthur E. Eccles, president of the Musical Union, resigns citing poor health and business pressures. Vice President Oscar Knoblyn becomes acting president until an election at the next meeting. The Boy Scouts of America Fourth Day Liberty Loan campaign raises over $20 million in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Eccles
Musical Union
Eccles
Oscar Knoblyn
Boy Scouts of America
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Watson's Weekly Market Letter
Teuton
Boston
T. Arizona Com
Butte & Superior Cal
Arizona
Richard Crawford
Treasury
Crosby
Lno Srna
First Bridgeport National Bank
State and Main Sts
McAdoo
Canada
City Savings Bank
E. Adams
Bridgeport, Conn
Harriet J. Giblin
St. Nicholas Ave
N. Y
Rose, Lewis Edward ¥Ewis
Naugatuck
BE R
Catherine St
Dashataok
New York City
Fulton
SUN. R
M. Hedderly
New England Steamship Co
Seagrave
Alfred H. Clark & Son
Main ST
Eisenman
Pembroke Street
Engelhardt
Lewis St
Ladies’ Custom Tailor
Gordon
Stratford Avenue
Beardsley Lane
Uusai
Barnum
Rolland BH. Hart
Kroeger Pianos
Player Pianos
Broadstreet
Welter E. Marsh
Fairfield Ave
Connecticut Sign Co
Hallett St. G. Lamerette
Forbes
Colorado Ave
Wood Ave
North Ave
Joseph W. Northrop
Court Exchange
Golden Hil
Hast Main
Edwin Wrauenberger
Ars St
A.M. Wooster
U.S. Patent Office
Main Street
James Staples & CO. Bankers
John ST
Warren
Tel
Fleming Real Estate
Bareman
Rgepert
Com
Poaums
Poli-Building
Corona—Standard Folm
Ing
T.L. Watson & CO
John Streets
The
City National Bank
Savings Department
Wall Street
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport Cor
Main and
Wall Streets
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New England Junk Co
Parrott Ave
Stevenson's Institute
Bank St
Michael Stock
Seaview Ave
Meyer
caRon F. Baron
East Main Street
Arctic Street
Moore’s
Union Ave
Schwerate Stamps Co
Mickelson
Bank St. Clanning
H. Aaronson
Henry C. Reid and Son
National Bank
Main &J
Neuss & Vaughn
Good Farm
Northwestern Business Agency
Minneapolis
Minn
Lafayette St
Harry
Harry Unger
Henry Co. Hoff & Co
Beethoven
O .R. Garrison
Cannon St
BT All
Gibbs Piano Co
Springfield
Reliable Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
Tel Barnum
Stone
State Street
Joseph Seminary
Hartford
Margaret Watters
David Apstein
Stillman Street
Meigs
H.R
Goodyear
Ff Bt
Atte
Hallock B. Kain and Son
Madison Ave
Wahneta Tea Room
Geo. FF
Totama
Redfield
Hinchson Street
M. Seeley
Main
Walter Street
Berg
Wairfien Ave
Ae Oppsoheim
Hoss "Tt
Sid
I. H. Theyer
State St. Barnum
Srst Claaz
Pett
J, Weis
State
Barnum and the
Andrew MM. Ewing
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