New $50,000,000 Russia loan arranged by bankers
After months of talks a group of bankers will extend a 50 million dollar loan to the Russian government for three years with a parallel ruble credit of 150 million rubles in Petrograd. Russia pays 6 percent on both principal and interest in New York dollars, and may buy 5 percent Russian bonds at 94 percent within three years. Profits from exchange may go to the Russian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petrograd
New York
New York Stock Exchange Quotations Reported By Watson & Co
New York Stock Exchange quotations listed by T L Watson & Co, with prices for Allis Chalmers and numerous listed securities. Boston session at 1:30 pm shows private wire prices and a long slate of stock names including American Sugar, General Electric, Union Pacific, U S Steel, Westinghouse Electric, and copper producers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Watson & Co
Corner Main
John Sts. Conn
New Bridgeport
York Stock Exchange
Allis Chalmers
Ptd
Car & Fay
Can
Ice Securities
Locomotive
Tobacco
Inspiration Copper
Interborough Met
Marine
Kansas City Soc
Kenn
Stm
Lack. Steel
Lehigh Valley
Maxwell Motor
Max
Motorist Ptd
Ste Miami
Missouri Pacific
Kan
Tex
Mex. Pet
Nevada
Norfak & Western
Northern Pacific
WN. Y
Central
N. H
Pennsylvania Sz
Steel Car
Reading
Repub. Iron & Steel
Repub. Iron & Steel Pvd
Rock &Island Co
Ry. Steel Spring
Sloss Sheffield & Iron
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Third Avenue
Tenn. Copper
Union Pacific
U. S. Rubber
U. S. Steel
Utah Copper
Virginia Care Chem
Wabash
Wabash Pla. A
Wabash Ptos. B
West
Union Tel
Westinghouse Electric
Western Maryland
Boston
Am. Zinc
Aigomah
Liz Allouez
Butte & Superior
Cal
Arizona
Hecla
Centennial
Greene Cananea
Gulf
Mayflower
Michigan
Mohawk
North Butte
OM Dominion
Osceola
Quincy
Saint Mary’s
Superior
Wo. S
Corn Products Drops After Federal Court Dissolution
New York stocks opened with heavy declines as Corn Products, ordered dissolved by a federal court, traded 15 to 15 at 8 000 shares. Reading and Mexicans dragged the market, with Reading down three points and Mexicans off 2 to 3. Industrial Alcohol slid to a new low, while U S Steel remained firm and bonds fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corn Products Company
Tennessee
Reading
U.S
Largest Sacred Heart graduation marks history in city
Sacred Heart, St Charles and St Mary's parochial schools held graduation exercises with record classes. Seventy four from Sacred Heart, 29 from St Charles and 28 from St Marys received diplomas. Rev Richard F Moore preached and praised Catholic schooling, with medals and prizes awarded for scholarship and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
St. Charles
St. Mary’s
South End
Richard FF. Moore
Lil
Richard Conroy
Marie Clancy
N. F. Herman
Walter S. McElroy
St. Francis’ Church
New Haven
P. J. McGivney
German War Fronts See Heavy Western Fighting
Official Berlin dispatches report sustained heavy action on the western fronts held by British and French sectors over the past three days. In the eastern front, Russians press to reach Kovel while German forces claim gains near Zaturze. Since June 16, over 11,000 Russian prisoners, two cannons, and 54 machine guns have been captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Shkul
Kovel
War Office
Zaturze
French Make Verdun Trenches Gains In Night Action
In Verdun sector French forces captured part of a German trench between Fumin and Chenois Woods after a night assault. A German attack west of Thiamont was repulsed and a heavy artillery duel raged west of the Meuse. Amos Wilson, 49, of 22 Bank Street was trapped beneath an overturned wagon at Sterling and Kossuth streets this morning and rushed to Bridgeport hospital with scalp lacerations. A New York Stock Exchange seat changed hands for 65000 dollars.
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Paris
Fumin
Chenois
Verdun
Thiamont
French War Office
Meuse
Sterling and
Kossuth Streets
Amos Wilson
Bank Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Estates of Carrington Min and Michael Simko Probate Notices
In Bridgeport June 22 1916 the Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport limits six months for creditors to file claims against the estates of Solomon Carrington Min late of New York City deceased and Michael Simko late of Bridgeport. Creditors must present properly attested accounts or be barred from recovery. Debts should be paid promptly. Annie Simko administratrix. Also ad for RISBIE’S PIES at Superior Quality Summer headquarters of The Aus Made in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Carrington Minor
City of
New York
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Michael Simko
Bridgeport
Risbie
SPIES
Aus- Made
Fleming Real Estate and Rents Ad Prospectus
An early 20th century advertisement from a Bridgeport business offering personal rent collection and property care. It promises estimates on dredging pumping dock buildings jetty work diving and wrecking services with an office at 952 Main St City Savings Bank Building and phone 2500 Bridgeport Conn.
Independence Day Civic Meeting in Fairfield
Citizens are invited to a July 4 gathering at Miss A. B. Jennings home at 4 PM. A male choir will sing patriotic songs and hymns, with Mrs. Wright's To the Flag set to music. Major George Haven Putnam will speak on The Defense of the Republic and the Fulfillment of Our National Obligations. Refreshments follow. Tickets available at local libraries and Judge Wakeman's Fairfield office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jennings
Republic
Memorial
Fairfield
Pequot
Southport
Wakeman
Rheumatic Remedy Ad Offers Free Trials to Pain Sufferers
An old advertisement promotes Hill’s Rheumatic Remedy, claiming rapid pain relief and near‑complete cures. It lists testimonials from various named individuals and invites free samples, urging readers to spread the word and become agents earning up to ten dollars daily.
Recuper tabs touted as nerve and blood tonic in Paris ads
An advertisement touts Recuper tabs as a nerve and blood tonic for nervous exhaustion, low mood, and debility. Claimed to be based on Dr. Bert Robin’s formula, the pills are said to contain glycerophosphates and be prescribed by physicians in Europe. Sold for 50c and 1.00 per package, with mail order from Curts Chemical Co. in New York and local distribution in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Robin
Paris
Curts Chemical Co
Wee Ot St
New York
Pidgeport
J. D. Hartgan
Fairfield Avenus
Ady Macete
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Finance
Palm Beach
New York Stock Exchange
John Rece & Son
United Western Oil Rapp Mfg.Co
H. Oliver Ritz
Mer
City Savings Bank
Conn
Carroll Felter & . Securities Service Specialists
Broadway
Sacred Heart School
St. Charles’ Aures
John Raymond Andres
Mary Jane Barnwell
William Joseph Brannick
Robert Vincent Conley
Helen Margaret Carroll
George Thomas Colgan
Robert Vincent Donnelly
Ruth Winifred Fox
Grace Helena Fox
Clifford Albert Guering
Emma Helen Goletz
Raymond Charles Goudreau
Marguerite Imelda Gillespie
Lillian Edna Hackett
Francis
J. F. Shea
Catherine Reilly
Marguerite Gillespie
Ethel Lawrence
Margaret O’brien
Robert Donnelly
Raymond Kelley
Bray
McKeon
MacDonald
Bristol
West 49Th St. N
Fifth Ave
T. E. Tolson
Pres
State OF Connecticut
Mabel T. Minor
5Th Street
New York City
G. E. Curtis
District OF
Annie Simko
D. H. Smith Co
James ST. Yonkers, N
Southport Real Estate
Charles M. Gilman
Long Island Sound
Richard G. Demares
Town OF
aC ‘\ SRVANT HEC
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
T.L. Watson & CO
Bankers Corner
Main and
John Streets
City Hall
Lee
Howard F. Smith
The
City National Bank Savings Department
Wall Street
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport Cor
Wall Streets
James Staples & Company
James Staples & CO
State Street
FAIR
Bermuda
T. B. Warren Real Estate and Insurance
Sanford Building
the Green Mountains
Mapleshade
J. W. Blakebrough
Brookfield
Vermont
Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
James H. Kelly
Te University School
Fairfield Avenue College Preparatory
Civil Service
Hotchkiss, Hill
Ul al
Ely
Main St
Poli
Aaligalsts
Evervohe
Hill
B. M. Ehlers
Grand Lodge of Masons
Re A. Goldman
Victoria
Texas
Marshall F. W. Geraty
Manhattan St
Hill Medicine Co
East 34Th St
New York, Oy
Compan
Main Street
Mtoe Ee
M. Wooster
U. & Patent Office
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