American investors invited to buy French war loan bonds
American bankers A Iselin & Co and Brown Brothers arrange subscriptions for the 6 per cent French republic war loan. Bonds non redeemable before 1931 with quarterly Paris interest. Subscription prices in Paris at 88 percent or 87 percent with November coupon. NY subscription price based on 148.30% per 100 francs with favorable exchange terms. Also reports seven NYC Stock Exchange seats sold for 70,000 each and one at 65,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Republic
A. Iselin & Co
New York
Brown Brothers & Co
Philadelphia
Boston
Paris
United States
France
of Exchange
Boais
Stock Exchange
New York Stock Oe
Vsix
Wall Street Prices Amid Exchange Quotations
The report lists NYSE quotations and private wire notes from tf. L. Watson & Co Bridgeport Conn dated Oct 9 1 30 pm. Stocks include Allis Chalmers Am Beet Sugar Am Can Am Hide and Sea Am Ice Securities Am Locomotive Am. Sugar Refg Co Anaconda Copper Baldwin Locomotive Co Cal Petroleum Chesapeake and Ohio Consolidated Gas General Electric Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and more with percent figures. Also features miscellaneous notes on flowers and curiosities and short anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Chalmers
Allis Chalmers Ptd
Car & Fdy
Can
Hide & Sea. Pfd
Ice Securities
Locomotive
Atl
Gulf & W. Indies
Smell. & Re. Co
Sug. Refg. Co
Alaska Gold
Atch
T & S. Fer
Baldwin Loco
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Trans
Butte & Sup
Canadian Pacific
Calif. Petroleum
Cen. Leather Co
Chi. M. & St. Paul
Chi. & Great W
Chi. & Great W. Ptd
Chi. Rk. Island & Pac
Chile
China
Chesapeake
International Paper
Kansas City
U. 8. Steel
Utah Copper
Virginia Care Chem
Wabash
Wabash Pfd. A
Wabash Pfd
West
Union Tel
Stock Market Opens Amid Panic Over Submarine Actions
New York stocks opened in a panic as German submarine activity in American waters spurred sharp declines in war and munitions shares. Marine preferred and United States Steel led losses while some high grade issues rebounded after early weakness. Trading volume soared in the first hours with over 1.3 million shares changing hands as bonds remained heavy on light activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marine Preferred
RFR Iblic
United States Steel
Crucible
Union Pacific
Reading
New York Central
Baltimore& Ohio
Republic Steel
Eulogy Honors Deceased Advent Christian Pastor
Tribute was paid to Rev. George H. Wallace at a memorial service in the Advent Christian church yesterday. Rev. James A. Gardner spoke of the dead minister’s good works and recalled Wallace giving him the right hand of fellowship. Also eulogized were Rev. James W. Davis and deacon Frederick P. Converse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wallace
Advent Christian Church
James A. Gardner
Mr. Gardiner
Mr. Wallace
James W. Davis
Frederick P. Converse
Farrell to Open New Cafe Tomorrow
John Farrell, long time operator at Main and Congress, moves to 1828 Main Street three doors north. The new cafe will feature modern fixtures, an ample stock, and cater exclusively to a male clientele with strict rules against loitering or gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farrell
Mes
Main
Congress Streets
Congress Street
Main Street
Farrell
Democratic Caucus Notice at Monroe Town Hall
A caucus will be held at Monroe center town hall on Saturday evening October 14 1916 at 8 o clock to nominate a candidate for representative to the General Assembly as well as for justices of the peace and town committee Monroe Oct 4 1916 per order of Town Committee We Weegue Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Center
General Assembly
Justices of the Peace and Town Committee
Monroe
Weeeuge
Firemen's Benevolent Corporation to Dissolve in Bridgeport
A meeting of the Firemen's Benevolent Corporation will be held in Room 803 Court Exchange Building Bridgeport on October 22, 1916 at 2 30 p m to act on dissolution. The Board of Governors on September 14 1916 resolved to terminate the corporate existence and called a special meeting for October 22 1916 at Room 303 Court Exchange Building to consider the vote. By Henry Tate Secretary Bsa 8 8 3
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Firemen's Benevolent Corporation
Court Exchange Building
City of
Bridgeport
Board of Governors
The
Firemen’s Benevolent Corporation
Henry Tate
Bsa
Coat of the Porcupine and Roadless Russia Notes
Excerpt discusses a porcupine with a defensive coat of quills and slow disposition. It also surveys Russia as a roadless empire, noting snow roads and sledges as cost effective transport. The London Punch critique of the top hat closes the selection, highlighting fashion and vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Prinef
Bridgeport Council Confirms Assessments for East Main Street Build Line
On October 2 1916 Bridgeport Common Council adopted the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report establishing an eight foot building line on the east side of East Main Street from Foster Square to Texas Avenue. The document lists damages and benefits to several individuals and notes equal damages and benefits to a group including Chas Schatz Samuel N Stanley Harry J Smith Clara M Hungerford Florence and Clara Shea Bridgeport Land and Title Co Sophia Schmit with city clerk J ALEX H ROBINSON attesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
East Side
Foster Square
Texas Avenue
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Chas. Schatz
Samuel N. Stanley
Harry J. Smith
Clara M. Hungerford
Florence and Clara Shea
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Sophia Schmit
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Prophets and Piefaces in a Folded Exchange
A gray bearded farmer hawks fowls for profits to a customer who mistakes him for a prophet. The banter shifts to language, noting Spanish music and Castilian charm while a quip about lessons and crowns closes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal ‘Hs
Practical Health Hint on Posturing for Wellness
Dr. J Stenson Hooker told a London lecture that folding arms, square footing, and affirming health can physically alter wellbeing. He asserted sustained posture reshapes nerves and blood flow, improving the body and changing one’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stenson Hooker
London
Dr. Hooker
Building line assessment adopted on Edna Avenue
The Board of Appraisal and Benefits and Damages adopts and confirms assessments for a twelve foot building line on the south side of Edna Avenue. Named beneficiaries include Maria E. McElroy, Herbert A. Shaw, Robert Fitzroy, Chas. P. Schmidt, Hannah Hayden, Frank J. Huda, Fred M. Card, and William May. Adopted October 2 1916, approved October 8 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Avenue
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Maria E. McElroy
Herbert A. Shaw
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Robert Fitzroy
Chas. P. Schmidt
Hannah Hayden
Frank J. Huda
Fred M. Card
William May
J. Alex
H. Robinson
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Finance
New York Stock Exchange
Tf. L. Watson & Co
Bankers and Brokers
Corner Main
John Sta
W' Watson
Iti
Arizona
Allouez
Butte & Superior
Cal
Cal & Hecla
Centennial
East Butte
Franklin
Granby
Hancock
Indiana
Island Creek
Isle Royale
Lake
Michigan
Mohawk
New Alem
North Butte
North Lake
Old Dominion
Osceola
Pond Creek
Quincy
Shannon
Superior
Nasturtium
Orchis
Kansas City Star
Irving
New York Mail
Schopenhauer
Mount Grace
Warwick
Mass
Rowlinson
Canada
Grace
Mr. Sweetey
Blaetter
Besing
London Telegraph
Pittsburgh Post
Cuba
First Bridgeport National Bank
Punch
Mark Lemon
London Spectator
Bristol
West 48Th St. N
E. Tolson
Pres
Mer
Cedaerae TL Watson & CO
John Streets
North End
North Main Trolley
Box A. L., Farmer
C&gr
Puck
Kelly’s Cigar Store
Fairfield Ave
Frisbie’s
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Mary Pucil Sabol
George Sabol
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Superior Court
Mary Pacle
George Labol
Bridgeport Farmer
Michael J. Flanagan
T. B. Warren
Tel
Co. H. Fleming
Main St
City
Bank
the University School
Fairfield Avenue
Vincent C. Peck
Conn
Barnum
City National Bank
Savings Department
Wall Stre
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport Cor
Main and
Wall Streets
Paneer Banking Facility
James Staples & CO
Bermuda
A. M. Wooster
U. S. Patent Office
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Matin Street
Albert E. Lavery
Green Mountains
Mapleshade Inn
J. W. Blakebrough Brookfield
Vermont
Poli
Corona
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