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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1923
Page
19
Bond prices held firm in New York trading as stock markets fell. Foreign buyers showed activity with French issues strengthening and Zurich up a point. Mexican bonds remained supply driven with small losses. Government bonds moved within narrow bands as total sales reached about 10.34 million dollars.
Prices for staple commodities show cash quotations as of April 20 with comparisons to April 20 last year. Items include print cloths sugar and lead with notes on fluctuations and year over year changes.
Butter market weaker with salted and annaled cream offerings trading around 44 to 46. Extra grades 41 to 46, firsin 43 to 47. Cheese market steadier. state tubs and white milk products show varied, specials 21 to 23. Wisconsin whole milk and skim prices mixed. near term edges firmer with extra firsts near 36 to 38.
In New York on April 20 the French Telegraphic Cable Company announced new reduced rates to Europe from 2 to 6 cents per word for ordinary messages. The move follows similar reductions by Western Union and another cable company announced yesterday.
Rockville April 24 Judge George Kinman lifted the receivership of Stafford Lace Company of this city in the Tolland County Superior court. Robert H Fisk of Stafford had expenses and fees totaling 6503. The firm had faced two years of distress with goods sold below cost and plant idle since the first creditors action. A month ago stockholders voted W D Sowter out as president and director, though he held 51 percent of common stock. A new president elected, stockholders met claims of preferred stock and raised funds to restart the industry.
Manchester reports Cheney Brothers plant weavers and shinners ended their strike by mass meeting vote. Workers will return Monday after conference committee reached an agreement with the company. Committee report translated into several languages to ensure understanding. Settlement is a compromise with an average wage increase of 12 and a half percent.
Profit taking and short selling pushed the New York curb market lower after early strength. Ireland Motor hit a new high before retreating as Indiana and other motor shares declined. Fuel stocks bought on winter difficulties, while oil issues and most industrials slipped. Glen Alden rose to new highs amid mixed mining activity.
Healthy fruit trees and shrubs from Nevska Missouri arrive at the nursery of Inhn Ver es Fairfield. Mr Vernik conducts nursery inspections between the 21st and 25th on his farm along Knapp's highway in Fairfield.
New York April 20 Heavy liquidation of speculative holdings eased a sharp rally as industrials and rails slid. Major losses hit U S Steel Republic Steel American Locomotive and other favorites, with gasoline and cotton price drops, sugar uncertainty, and a bearish market note cited as factors. Call money opened at 4 percent and eased, while commercial paper stayed active around 5 1/4 percent.
Washington April 29 Cranberries yielded an average of 288 dollars an acre for farmers in 1932, higher than any principal U S crop per acre. Wheat was 14 dollars, tobacco 177, hops 104. Corn led overall farm value, but per acre earning power trailed cranberries and tobacco, highlighting crop-by-crop differences in return.
Dun's reveals a slackening in domestic business expansion with weaker buying in iron and steel and textiles. Markets that had risen sharply show reactionary tendencies, despite rapid progress in early year production and distribution.
A brief metal market note from New York on April 20 reports mixed fixes for several items. Prices show slight moves while some entries are garbled, leaving several names and terms unreadable.
Chicago grain quot. Wheat fell heavily with May at 1.24 1 4 and July 1.22 1 4. Corn and oats slipped modestly while provisions varied. Rain in Nebraska and other winter wheat regions eased drought fears, yet bearish Kansas and India crop estimates capped gains. Government planting data hinted at higher carry and oats sowing this season.
J Johnson and Sons of New Haven and Waterbury purchased the Connecticut National Bank building for about 500000. Alterations will convert the first floor into a retail and event space while the upper five stories remain offices. The Community Chest and Financial Federation must relocate from the ground floor which they have occupied rent free.
In New York on April 20 the cotton market shows a quiet tone with middling prices around 27.66 as peasants and merchants react to uncertain demand and government bond activity Nearby notes reference fluctuating dates and prices, indicating a period of market volatility and financial attention to Liberty bonds and agricultural commodities.
Foreign exchange trading in New York April 29 showed little movement with the pound near 4.65 1 2 dollars and French francs around 6.65 cents. German mark demand rose to about 98 3 8 cents from a recent low, while other listed currencies including Antwerp Amsterdam Genoa Vienna and Stockholm appeared with varied quotes.
In New York on April 20 money markets show call money easier with high 4 3-4, low 4, ruling rate 4 3-4. Closing bid 4, offered at 4 1-4. Fast loan rates steady with call loans against acceptances at 4 1-4.
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