Unfavorable Conditions Unite in Forcing Market Recede
Industrial issues and specialty stocks suffer as Hoover notes German firms operate at less than full capacity. New York markets show pessimism amid industrial slowdown. Government wheat forecasts fail to lift transportation shares. Industrials warn of losses while rail wage cuts press markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Zenn
Vondon
New York Central Railroad
Ovon
Gresseins
Paris
Taherty Wonds Weer
Sri Ra.ogn
Mellon to urge dropping of excess profits tax
Treasury secretary Mellon outlines proposed revision of the tax system. He plans to press Congress to eliminate the excess profits tax and suggests a flat corporate tax or tax on undistributed earnings. Mellon will present views to the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means after the extra session. He notes the president will not propose this in his message and discusses revenue implications and potential sales tax and luxury taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Metton
Congress
Senar Finance Committee
Barding
Treasury
Sun
Mello
Hoover Rejects Dollar‑A‑Year Men Plan for Commerce
Washington April 1 Secretary Hoover declared the dollar‑a‑year program is not being revived in the reorganization of the Department of Commerce. He said the nation needs men who can show how the government can aid industry, not those paid wartime rates to advise on indisaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tammaree -Alooyer Belotes
Terman Manutsecure
OpeeMaing
Arp
Fass
Ant Dent
Tenton Sme
Hoover Sid Tatay
Oaigas
Sewdesi
Pelaren Issues of Paper Money. the Manuufacturers Go Wah
Hovke
Ames
Teever
Hebie
Hoover
Fie
Bridgeport
Rome
Shaw
Fridgeport
Commerce Chamblevegte
Said
Shaw Addey
Dominion companies ratify merger in Canadian decree
Stock holders of Dominion Steel Corporation and Novatig Steel and Seal Company approved a merger with Halifax authorities forming British Empire Steel Corporation. New capitalization set at 10100n. Original plan included Canada Steamships Limited and Davie and Celinewood Shipyards. remaining firms were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N.S
Tee
Dominion Steel Corporation
Novatig Steel and Seal Company
Halifax Sripraiffs
British Empire Steel Corporation
Canada Steamships Limited
Davie and
Cellnewood Stiprecildins
Butter and milk markets mixed with price notes and a dividend
Market items show unsettled butter prices with varied creamery and whole milk quotes from Wisconsin and state dairy reports. Cheese remains steady while skim milk grades weaken. refinery extras and nearby white and brown dairy products appear at multiple price points. Also notes the Standard Oil Co. of Nebraska declaring a $200 par value dividend payable April 15 to stockholders at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Creamers
Oomitation Creamery
State
Wisconsin
Amerri
Kim
Janey
SPOCK
New Fork
Associated Pressi
the Standard Oi! Co
Nebraska
Mary
Stockhollers
Commodity prices decline reported in early press dubious note
An unclear report notes commodity prices down about four percent from prior readings with mentions of months and figures that do not form a clear narrative. The fragment references prewar levels and a cancellation of a listing, but details are incomplete and names or places are not robust.
Grain futures rise on government crop outlook and weather
Wheat and corn prices edged higher as government crop forecasts suggested tighter supply. May delivery rose while July gained, aided by cooler western temperatures and slow harvest progress. Traders weighed government estimates against unsettled spreads and weak livestock demand.
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Deelinn
Pqiet Tandicao
Realty Records Quit Claim Nests and Deeds
Real estate transfers include quit claim and warranty deeds across multiple streets and towns. Notable entries list Lemme H. DriGamoe to Py Merriain with 4 feet on Park Avenue and 124 feet, Buckingham to Avelyn Dn with 4 feet on Tan Eola Avenue, and Beardsley Street parcels. Also recorded are a certificate of incorporation for Fegeman Transfer and Lightensge Terminal, Inc with authorized capital stock of 50000 and several named incorporators.
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Lemme H. DriGamoe
Merriain
Park Avenue
Taneola Avenur
Buckingham
Avelyn
Deanrodester
Prank Stine
Rosaria DeBenetio
Therme Street
Medre
Vie
Poplar Street
Dacon
Oster Square
Reuten Stowe
North End Bank F and Trust Company
Jackson Avenue
Jzvelyn M. Garrison
Jacob Bernstein
Beardsley Street
Fegeman Transfer
W. Raymond
Renesth
Arthur ‘W. Heseman
Fiugene B. Doeher
Barry W. Lonetty
M. Tah Contam
Bertraiy W. Nicholee
Harold
Berrs
City Manager Charter Bill Unsupported At Hearing
Bridgeport debate shows limited support for the city manager plan as a mail referendum yields little interest. Officials including Alder men Brown and Caldwell and City Clerk Robinson oppose the manager form, while the Chamber’s telegram signals low turnout and questions about governance changes.
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Wrissa
Bill Sor
wWet
Hartford
Ko Arthur Brown
John Ys Celdwell
J. Alex. H. Robinson
Commerce Sense
Pune
Surwalk
Comley
Bridgrepert
Merk Robinson
Chamber of
Cariateres
Venteson Taiton
Senate
Sline
Bridgeport
U. S. Secures South American Platinum
The United States plans to guarantee a steady supply of platinum from South American mines in Colombia amid global tensions. The deal involves the Lewisohn Exploration Company and partners Johnson, Mauhey and Hepburn, with U S support anticipated for financing and secure shipments to sustain wartime needs.
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United States
Columbia
Lewisohn Exploration Company
Amerean
Jolinson, Mauhey and
Hepat
de Trialiene
Pnls
Colombia
Keep Moving Pleasr RNA Test In Underground Labor
Fragmentary OCR text describes underground labor with reminders to keep moving and pass a test. Mentions instruments with amplifiers to be heard at great distance and repeated commands to stand. No clear individuals, dates, or places are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landen
Tory Merer
Imu
Norfolk Southern Announces New Transport Route
Norfolk Southern unveils a new transport route in cooperation with Southern Railway, expanding connections beyond coastal terminals. The daily package car service from New England to major ports remains in operation, with ships urged to file manifests and bills of lading. Further details available via the commercial agent in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Southern
Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Railroad
The
Tar Santheas
Sontineal
Nor Fol Southern Railroad
New England
Principal Paints
Carina
traRic
City Manager Charter Vote Dominates Bridgeport Session
A long Bridgeport council hearing debated replacing the mayor council form with a city manager system. Supporters and opponents cited community sentiment, with a plan to form a commission to study substitutes and possibly seek charter changes in the next General Assembly session.
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Bowers
Agua Avon
Tify
Kilpatrick
Aldermenh
Caldwell
Brown
Alty
Vete Vive Wits
Oltias
Lowns
Uytas
Boroushi
General Assembly
Sovervor
Papul Deo
Ciky Mandger
Ely Wiuniger
Vommis
Bemes
Brongn We Departmente
Plas
Tre
Bogateciin
Renees
Minera & Jikiwood
Bridgeport
Sendiers
Dehane
Sanamre Pelades
Ates and
Boroughs
Water rates due for quarter ending April 1 1921
Notice states water rates for the quarter ending April 1 1921 are now due and payable at the company office located at 420 Main Street. Bills must be paid on or before seth live sugar, business hours on Saturdays from 9 to 12 M. Frank C. Brotherton.
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Maiin Street
Seth
Ugar
Allies to Accept View of Hughes on Front Page
The article discusses Allied acceptance of Hughes's viewpoint amid postwar diplomacy. It notes criticism of policy shifts, tensions among factions, and ongoing debates in the Senate about mandate settlements and island possessions in the Pacific. It mentions Japan’s response to American protests and the evolving peace treaty context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mandate
Marsibe
Nitin
Yan
Council of
Fauna Maris
Japan
Amerikan
Harding
Ton
Qae
Yanay
Enue
de Germana
Nee Gare
Reper
Cowie
Notice fragment signals unnamed local matter
Fragmentary OCR text names a notice about responsibility and a missing or unnamed person. It references a young person and a local matter but lacks clear details or dates. The readable parts suggest a formal notice context without verifiable specifics.
Taxes on the Grand List of 1920 Bridgeport Tax Collector
The Tax Collector announces tax collection on the grand list of 1920 for Bridgeport at the Tax Office Rooms 4 and 5 City Hall, starting April 12. Collectors will be available daily from 3 AM to 9 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 2 PM, with interest at 0.75 percent added to any unpaid taxes starting May 1, 1927. Howard F Smith, Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attuacion
Bridgeport
Stridgeport
Ivanon Beran
HOWARD F_ SMITH
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Mellon
Dominion
Petryary
Bradshea
Mechanics Trons
Peter Midveco
Schwsre Bros. Company
Poplar Streei
Tata
Amer
Mt Valley
Jan Sanit
Ley Ray Sweets Co
Narut & Went
Gulf
Glenrack Gil
Granada
To& S
Mara
Denver
Rod Reon
Krie
Houston Oil
West Maryland
Bt Man Inter
West Pacific
Inter
Western Union
Raper
Rir
Dymbs & Rom
Knox
Taubie
Coe
Teathy
Bays Ohio
Sears i Kearns
Bel Bhi Nbl Son Vis
Obuk
Whitty
Rowe Ae Exas
Byen
Chamber of Commerce
Autortironment Ward
Chamber of Gommerie
Géenilemen
Robinson Dees
Stein Te Ater
Gener Rompiuinat
Roy al
Ailach
U. S
de Cinerra
Haldia
Seto
Niy
Midion
Russia
Sancerder
Umlan
Prenendor- Gaultier
Clanbrs
Far
Assensa
Ben Challenger
Abi Shaw
Bridge Hart
PTO
Af Re
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Ras M
Frank C. Brotherton
Hughes
Carbo-Oxygen Company
Accus
Savings and Foreign Exchange
First National Bank
T.L. Watson &Co
Mellibera New York Stock Exchange
Cor
Main
John Streets
Broadway
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