World of Finance Weekly Market Letter
The Mexican crisis and German submarine dispute are examined as the El Paso conferences ease tensions, with President Wilson pending responses. Anaconda and General Electric signals show rising orders, and a push for naval Preparedness and mercantile shipping expansion is urged. The letter urges mobilization of mercantile marines, naval reserve integration, and civilian motor boat mobilization as strategic, nonwar measures.
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BR L. Watson & Co
el Paso
Mexico
Germany
Wilwon
Jpriin
John.d. Ryan
Anaconda
Lily
Europe
Winw Factir Ik
Conda
Wes
General Electric
St. Pail
Expie
Montie
Frigg
Pennsylvania Emerges as Key Baseball Recruiting Ground
The piece traces Pennsylvania’s rise as a major site for baseball recruitment, noting cities such as Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, York, Lancaster, Altoona, and Lebanon hosting or eyeing franchises. It describes the shift from outlaw circuits to regulated leagues, including the Tri-State’s decline after joining organized baseball, and highlights civic pride driving support, salaries, and fan enthusiasm amid evolving league structures.
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Bulgania
Ether
Pennsylvania
Ing
Wilentown
Wilentown, “Potteville and Eircutt Etso
Wil- Allentown
Beiheburg
York
Lancaster
Altoona
Lebanon
Bive Eager
Piber Minor
Zations
Persin
Wilkesbaros
New York
Tri-State League
Tri-State
Ai Outiaw
Fmit
Funes
Eotices
With & Scrige
Old days of Tri-State pilots pay outshined by new era
The piece recalls inflated salaries for pilots and managers in Tri-State outlaw clubs, noting monthly rolls once reached up to $6,000 and managers earning far more than offered by modern teams. It contrasts fading nostalgic views with a new generation and the hope for baseball’s durable growth in the region.
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Tri
RIES OF RING BATTLES 1892 Billy Plimmer Defeats Tom Kelly
Billy Plimmer, an English bantamweight from Birmingham, defeated Tom Kelly in one round at Coney Island in 1892. The bout was billed as for the world bantamweight title, part of Plimmer’s touring career in America. Plimmer later fought George Dixon in Madison Square Garden and defeated Dixon in a famous 1893 match, while Dixon later defended titles against McGrath and Barnett. Plimmer never lost to American foes but did lose to Pedlar Palmer after returning to England in 1895.
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Billy Plimmer
Tom Kelly
Coney Island
Billy
Birmingham
United States
Kelly
Go Dixon
Jos McGrath
Jerry Barnett
America
George Dixon
Madison Square Garden
Plimmer
Dixon
Emelishman
Palmer
England
Peckinpaugh Hits Hot Streak For Yankees On Road
Roger Peckinpaugh has seven games on the current trip with 11 hits including a double and a home run. He bats .545 against Red Sox pitching, and has two triples three doubles seven singles and three walks in six games against his former team. The White Sox boast a promising young third baseman McMul tin and a pitcher Wil Mems.
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Roger ‘Peckinpaugh
Yankees
Philadelphia
Boston
Peck
Isaan
Nanamaker
Yankee
Red Sox
White Sox
Young McMultin
Wil- Mems Trim
Rowland
Mollwitz
Fournier
NYSE Quotations Reported By T L Watson & Co Bridgeport
New York Stock Exchange quotations reported over private wires of T L Watson & Co Bankers and Brokers Bridgeport Conn May 9 1 30 p m list includes Allis Chalmers Am Beet Sugar Am Can Am Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Consolidated Gas Erie Reading Southern Pacific Southern Railway Westinghouse Electric and other listed securities with mixed prices and percent changes noted for copper iron and steel stocks among others
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T L Watson & Co
Corner Main
John Sts
Bridgeport
Conn
New York Stock Exchange
Allis Chalmers
Allis Chalmers,Ptd
Am. Beet Sugar
Car & Fdy
Am. Can. Am
Cotton Oil Co
Ice Securities
Am. Locomotive
Am. Bmelt. & Re. Co
Sug. Retg. Co
Am. Tel & Tele
Alaska Gold
Atch.t. & S. Fe
Anaconda Copper
Baltimore & Ohio
Kansas City
Son
Kansas
Bouleville & Nash
Louisville & Vine
Lehigh Valley
Maxwell Motor _ rine
Pri
Norfolk & Western
N. H
N. Y
West Pe
Ray Cons
Reading Repub
Iron & Steel
Rock Island Co.Ry
Steel Spring Sloss
Shefield & Iron
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Sothern Railway
Copper
Texas Pacific Beene
AS & Bubber
U. & Hebel
Utah
AL ‘Wabash Pid
West Union Ten
Westinghouse Electric
Western
Maryland
Stock Market Opens With Mixed Gains on Rails Rally
Opening stock market shows uneven gains with strong rail issues led by Union Pacific and St Paul while United Fruit and General Electric rise. Noon sees rails resisting overall pressure. M ext e.g., Mexicans slip on border militia news. bonds fall. West Virginia National Guard called as 700 coal miners strike. Senate rejects Gen Robert Smith nomination for DC Excise Commissioner.
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Union Pacific
New York Central
Crackle Steel
Idwin Loecomotive
United States
Rheumatism remedy ad and related notices
An old advertisement touts Hill's Rheumatic Remedy promising rapid relief and free samples, with testimonials from E M Ehlers and others. It also notes price, distribution, and an offer for free booklets. Nearby items report a Plainfield fund contribution, a 20 day workhouse sentence for intoxicated driving, and a New York National Guard recruitment update.
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Fenecience Fund of the Treasury Deent
Plainfield, N. J
William EH. Ramey
New York City
City Sewer Projects Named in Bostwick Avenue Area Plan
Public notice outlines proposed sanitary interceptor work on Bostwick Avenue from Water to Railroad Avenue and on Railroad Avenue from Bostwick Avenue to Broad Street. It also covers East Elm Street and Pequonnock Street lines with specified terminus adjustments and is attested by City Clerk J. Alex. H. Robinson.
Notice of Park Avenue sprinkling hearing Bridgeport 1916
Hearing notice from the Bridgeport Common Council dated May 1 1916 directs interested persons to appear May 15 1916 at 8 pm in City Hall to be heard on sprinkling with oil for water along Park Avenue from Wade Street to Herkimer Street. J Alex Robinson@end
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City of
Bridgeport
City Hall
Howard F. Smith
Common Council
Park Avenue
Wade Street
Herkimer
Common Council Room
Herkimer Street
J. Alex
H. Robinson
Norman Street
North Avennue
Resolution on Norman street grade hearing in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Common Council adopted a resolution to hear witnesses on May 15, 1916, at City Hall regarding establishing a grade on Norman street from North Avenue to Wade Street. The notice appeared in The Farmer.
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Weekly Market Letter
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Isnese 2Harien
Cor
Washington
Daniels
Naval Service
Mercantile Marine
Naval Reserve
Ries OF Ring Battles
Prp
M. Amici
Watson & Oey Am
Zinc
Atlantic
Gulf
Butte & Superior
Cal
Arizona
East Butte
Isle Royale
Lake
Romania
West Virginia National Guard
Charleston
Rosemont
Taylor County
Senate
Robert Smith
Jersey City
District of Columbia
T.L. Watson & CO
Main
John Streets
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Pameliz Carroll
Court of Probate
Thomas E. Carroll
State St
Ww. H. Farrell
Haida
James L. McGovern
Bite Hare
Bridgeport Trust Go
State Street
THE
Bridgeport Trust Company
Farmers Supply & Rooting Co
Middle ST
E. M. Ehlers
Grand Lodge of Masons
A. Goldman
Victoria
Texas
Marshall F. W. Geraty
Manichattam St
Hill
Hill Medicine Co
84Th St
New York National Guard
Building Employers’ Association
the University School
Fairfield Avenue College Preparatory
Civil Service
Hotchkiss, Hill
Southworth
Chichesters
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
James H. Kelly
Andrew M. Ewing
Pairfield Ave
T. B. Warren Real Estate and Insurance
Sanford Buildotg Telephone
Hydraciio Company
Main Street
Lavere
A. M. Wooster
Atwrmnyertee
A. S. Patent Office
Main St. Security
Main St
Poli Building
Corona
Albert Robin
Paris
Hilthy
Tania
Green Mountains
J. W. Blakebrough
Brookfield
Vermont
Pequonnock Wharf
Union Street
E.R
East 22Nd Street
J. H .Cosgripe
New England Steamship Co
City National Bank Savings
Wall Street
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport Cor
Main and Wall Street
Endagne Sone
James Staples & CO
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S.loewitz & C
Bane Street
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