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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

16

Federal Reserve Opposition Deepens as Stock Market Sags

New York April 20 heavy selling swept U S stocks after a day of irregularities with broad declines across sectors. The Federal Reserve renewed opposition to credit relaxation, prompting banks to curb speculative loans and western merchants to cut credits.

Federal Reserve Board Bull Side WSNEW York Japan Sy Bos Feder Scredit E West Ee Oper Col. Cott Userubbery Col Golt Tnoka SiRrokert

Question of Petroleum Supply Of Vital Interest To America

Walter Clark of Standard Oil of New Jersey warned that petroleum demand could reach 650 million barrels by 1921 and questioned future sources. Dr. Van Manning suggested the United States risk dependence on foreign oil and urged Congress to act. Acheson proposed synthetic chemistry could eventually produce petroleum and its derivatives, including fuels and lubricants, potentially reducing reliance on natural reserves.

Holland New York Walter Clarkenale Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Tougle Uch Ava van Manning United States Bureau of Manning Congress United States Fpr Manningy &Iso Keneson Achason Manding Ciec Achensa Sor. Manning Lyonesso Acheson Artificia Matecizis Witcacod Hevesan

SAS Friend Arrested In Financial Deal

Athens Veigorskoy was arrested and charged with theft related to a $299 loan from Michiel Strampakas. Held on $2,000 bond, Strampakas says Veizoraikos took $1,000 on April 19 promising to return it, then allegedly returned $100 and kept $200 for a trip to New York.

Athens Veigorskoy Stovall Michiel Strampakas Strampakas Veizoraikos Strompakas Veigarakas Iis New York

Boston man elected director of General Asphalt Co

Robert Wincor of Boston was today named a director of the General Asphalt Company, succeeding James Lewis Rake. The move reflects leadership changes at the firm as of April 2.

Phigadelphea Robert Wincor Boston General Asalt Company Lewis Rake

Waterbury Woman Acquitted of Forgery

Mra Gunda Hendricks of Waterbury Connecticut was acquitted in a Waterbury general sessions court today on a charge of forging checks used to swindle Fifth Avenue merchants. The jury deliberated after evidence linked the defendant to the forged instruments, but the court found insufficient proof of guilt. Judge Crain criticized the arrest and indictment process, urging officials to determine who caused the case to go forward and to report the facts to the court.

New Fork Gunda Hendricksor Waterbur Conn Lake George Jude Crain Bhorough

Speers Named Chairman Of Interchurch Movement In New York

Jenez M. Speers of New York was elected chairman of the executive committee of the inter church world movement, succeeding John R. Mott who resigned to devote himself to overseas representation with the YMCA. Speers, a well known Presbyterian leader, takes the helm amid the international effort.

New York Jenez M. Speers Inter-Church World Movement Today John R. Mott Younh, Men's Christian Association Mr. Speers

Prisoner repatriation plan agreed by German and Russian commissions

Printed report notes an agreement to repatriate 199,907 Russians from Germany and 20,900 Germans from Russia. It states no compulsory repatriation and cites high transport costs, estimating 3,000 marks per man for Germans moved from remote Siberian stations.

Beruin German State Department Kopp Germany Russia Siberian

Prohibition Official Asked to Probe New York Assembly Drunkenness

In Washington, Prohibition Commissioner Kremer was pressed by William H. Anderson state chairman of the Anti-Satan League to order a rapid investigation into alleged drunkenness in the New York Assembly chamber during the Socialist ouster.

New York Kremer Washington Wiliam TH. Anderson Anti-Satann Leaguer New York Assembly

Real Estate Transfers and Attachments Listed in City Records

A lengthy list details numerous real estate transfers, quit claims, and parcels deeded to City Savings Bank and other entities. Names include Abraham N Muray, Caroline Gondsei, Samuel Clark, Mary Fairchild, Bruno Stempel, and many others with various street parcels and holdings across Pembroke, Madison Avenue, Woodlawn, Ogden Street, and Liberty Street. The records also note certificates of attachment and a case Edward J Stuwo vs John Yor vy.

Fairfeld Mary Fairchild Emma Waltershort Edward Wameradov Ella Lane Crave Valve Company Malcolm Barter Ivanistan Ove Nua City Savings Bank Samuel Clark Pembroke Street John Z. Cuginar Sanwell Smith Carrell Court Maury A. MacFarland James ¥. MacFarland Denver Avenue Henriette Feterson Berthas Feteh Pourah Street Bridgeport Marr Fany Andrew Stonall Liberty Street Kazlowie Adamewiz Wrasislaw Trogelchowski Kossuth Street Whidisiaw Karcewsky Kossut Tlenry Adams Lo Zinte Miller Eslan Olive Street Antonix Fico Brung Stempel Madison Avenue Andriy Hansen Vincent B. Luecag Thermo Street Adrew Stumitis Frank Strpies Ffarborview Place Edward J. Stuwo Joba Yor

English envoy told HS duties during embassy picketing

A British ambassador told a Washington audience that he came to discuss duties rather than favors. Meanwhile Irish activists and supporters argued in New York and Washington that Ireland’s rights are international, not domestic to Britain, and questioned the role of English policy in Ireland.

Washington Britain

Trade Balance Shows March Export Surge and Deficit Narrowing

Washington reports March imports at a record 484,000,009 while the trade balance improves by 96,920,000 in favor of the United States. Exports reach 320,000,000 the second largest in history, lifting nine month totals to 1,251,000,000 with a 3,392,000,003 surplus. Gold exports total 47,000,000 against 47,006,000 in imports. silver exports reach 4,000,000 amid a 9,000,000 import bill. Also listed are assorted property claims and mortgage releases including Samuel Pinaly, Mary Artimouveki, and others with various sums and properties noted.

Washington United States

Arbitration Proposed in Stutz Motor Corner

SBW Yori reports arbitration proposal in Stutz Motor corner as stock trades around 7500 dollars after a suspension and board tensions. The protective committee backs mediation with a reconstituted mediation board and adherence to board rulings amid ongoing disputes among stockholders and executives.

SBW Yori Stock Exchange Lita Scuce Ibis Intertsi A. Ryan Tha Stutz Company Tuto Esk Vz Ik millelWes Tate

United States Invited to World Financial Conference

London April 20 The United States government was invited to send representatives to the world financial conference convened by the League of Nations council. The American government said it recognizes the difficulty of the problem and will decide on a suitable plan for the debate, considering each state's special duties and interests.

London United States World Financial Conference Dn Brugie Gouneil League of Nations

Market report items for foodstuffs and commodities in New York

New York market notes show Bullee firm receipts and higher creamers prices. Flour and packer goods, extra firsts and browns in various colors, with raw sugar and Bermuda stock listed. Wheat and corn futures show firmness or steady prices, with lard and cotton seed oil quoted and other articles unchanged.

New York Orsumory Mike Pennsylven Au Bermuda Onta Middle West

Tire Boom In New Brunswick Area For 1920 Demand

United States Rubber Company reports steep growth amid rising demand for its products. P. Coll, chairman of the board, cites a 1920 business estimate of 1 1/2 billion dollars and predicts rubber shod vehicles will dominate future transport as highways improve. George R. Deshler named temporary director to fill recent vacancy left by Theddors N. Vail's death.

New Brunswick United States Rubber Company P. Coll Tie Mather Colt George R. Deshler Wen Madarp Theddors N. Vail

Stock exchanges close as margins fail in Japan

Washington reports the American Embassy in Tokyo said Japan’s principal stock exchanges were to three days because operators did not post additional margins. Tokyo’s exchange index, seen as a barometer of conditions, has fallen from 170 to 290 in the last 30 days.

Washington Tokio State Department Japan THO

Metal market report fragment from New York 1914

The text records metal prices across April to July 1914 for iron tin lead and zinc, with spot and delivery quotations by grade and region. Northern and Southern iron and antimony prices are listed, along with April June bids and asks.

New York Northern Southern AnHmony Tin Easter Ali Feredata

Yale and Harvard Sold by Navy Department

Washington April 20 steamers Yale and Harvard sold to agents of Lex Annells agniti¢ate to operate on the Pacific coast again, price for both vessels about 1,759,0019. New York April 30 market reports show clearing, balances, and federal balances. Notice liable parties deny responsibility for debts incurred by wife and others. various corporate dissolution notices follow for Locomobile Missouri Bridgeport and Bridgeport Specialty Company with creditors urged to present claims by September 1920.

Washington Yale Harvard Navy Department Pacific Coast Navy Margaret Houlternas M. Heyfornan Locomobile Company Missouri ING Bridgeport F. R. Highman Brain Street Eriigenect Connecticut Hickman Sanforq Stoddard Fe. Lytle Bridgeport Specialty Co Bri¢senart Senembess Riker F. PR Hickman Theaters Sild Prnaiies St Glasolution

Cotton market steady as futures rise in early session

In New York April 20, cotton prices opened steady and climbed from 12 to 23 points amid favorable weather and crop news. Prices fluctuated with a late morning rally before closing mostly higher by 13 to 30 points from earlier levels, with December contracts leading gains. Port receipts shown at 90,129 and exports at 642,533—US port stocks 1017347.

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Liberty Bonds Market Briefs and Ticker Notation

Liberty bonds notes from New York show varied prices with multiple securities listed. Prices include 9.80 and 5.20 in dollars with small fractional bids, and another at 86.30 with a 4.34 equivalent, reflecting a busy market tick across several issue symbols.

New York Sng Pric Bliss Seer Think Pat Victor the

Coffee futures drift on steady declines in early trade

In New York on April 20 the coffee market opened softer with May at 14.72 and September 14.75. Overall losses reached about 1 1 2 to 18 cents, with several contracts showing slight gains or steady prices amidst a broad lower trend.

York Monty Fomlura Hiemare Taday Alosa Daniery Marcy Spay Quiet

Dry goods market notes from New York trade scene

DRY GOODS NEW YORK reports April 20 prices for cotton goods mixed with better varieties. coarse fabrics firmer while silk remains steady. March shipments from Calcutta totaled 400,600 yards, indicating continued brisk Asian trade and steady supplier activity.

New York Calcutta

RILG TO EXEMPT STOCK DIVIDENDS IN TAX PLAN

Boston April 20 The Senate today passed a bill to exempt stock dividends from taxation. The exemption would apply to dividends received in 1915 and thereafter. The House has not yet acted on the measure.

RILG Boston

Canadian sugar control under review by Ottawa

Officials in Ottawa consider continuing government control of sugar amid wartime measures. The government announced today that policy remains under review as it weighs economic and supply issues during the ongoing rationing program.

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