Connecticut Budget Talks Highlight Lawmakers Week
Lengthy sessions in the Connecticut General Assembly drew crowds as debate centered on the state budget and a surge of appropriation bills. The proposed tax and inheritance changes affected revenues, with officials estimating about 49 million dollars available for needed expenditures while many requests exceed the budget. Pensions for judges widows were rejected, and a women jury service bill faced heavy debate before an eventual defeat. The New Haven School District funding control and the Wheeler prohibition bill also drew attention as lawmakers prepare for next week’s votes and hearings.
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Committee On the
Connecticut
Committee On the Judiciary
Seator Merritt
Hartford
New Haven
Senate
Board of Finance
Board of Eeilocation
States and Cities Borrow Newing in Early Year Totals
Readable figures show state and municipal bond issues rising in early 1925 with second quarter totals reaching unprecedented levels. Public loan activity includes government and private enterprise loans, foreign securities, and corporations.
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Oan Mateh
Ilus i
FE Dally Gon
Andrauntul
Publis Onty
Puttine Sorce Securities
Aegards Foreign Securities
Tlerea
United States
Department
Conditions show improvement over year ago
New York April 26 Associated Press reports that seasonal readjustment in industry made further headway but failed to lift general business from lassitude. Auto industry led gains while steel showed limited improvement. overall recession moderate versus 1924, with hopes for steadier activity ahead. Bethlehem Steel boosted first quarter income despite March softness.
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New York
Associated Press
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Treight
Jon Pacific Railroad
Western Rail
Sterling Exchange
Connecticut Pollution Bills Show Statewide Concern
Lawmakers debate the scope of a proposed commission to eliminate stream pollution and enforce improvements. Next week the Assembly will act, with clashes over municipal governance and limited enforcement powers. Finance committee reports on pending bills expected, as hearings wind down this term.
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Connecticut
Assembly
Committee On Finance
Realty Records: Transfers and Mortgages Noted in Local Deeds
Warranty deed transfers Susan Hawley Davis to Charles J Berger for Main and Franklin streets valued at 42000. Mortgage from D M Read Company to First National Bank of Bridgeport covers Cannon and John streets at 400000. Berger to Davis for Main and Franklin streets valued at 96000.
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Susan Hawley Davis
Charles J. Berger
Main
Franklin
Streets
D. M. Read Company
Flist National Bank of Bridgeport
Cannon
John Streets
Franklin Strress
Harle
Commercial
Bond Prices Rise on Easy Money Rates Peak in Week
Bond prices moved forward last week as easy money rates boosted buying by institutions. Large New York banks reported increased investment holdings signaling belief in bond strength, with many issues hitting new year highs as railroad bonds led gains and Western carriers bucked negative stock trends.
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Sew
York
Associated Press
New York
Union Pacific
German Election Result May Affect Exchange
New York April 26 Two events likely to influence stock exchange values this week are the German elections and the Steel corporation first quarter earnings The British gold standard question is also noted as a potential market mover The market may hold around current levels until mid summer with consumption and crop outlook guiding business steps and money rates expected to stay firm until then If imports and construction trends rise steel and lumber demand could improve while inflation remains subdued
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Virginia Railway
Norfolk and Western
Wallstreat
Germany
von Hindenburg
Ontario
Indian National Corporation
Colombia
New York
Stock Exchange
Steel Corporation
Great Britain
England
Bank of England
Britain
Coolidge
Pacific Coast
FF. W. Dodge Corporation
Wall Street
New Seven Story Apartment Planned on Fairfield Avenue
Plans drawn for a seven story apartment house opposite Grove Street in a prime residential block. Preliminary bids obtained. backers not yet named though banking circles say they have large funds. Building permits on Saturday total $16,000 for various home and business projects including frame dwellings garages and a bakery.
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Fairfield Avenue
Oprissite Grove Street
Building Commissioners
Andrew Hade
Orland Street
Samuel Cooper
Pederal
Martin Pickag
Fairlant Ave
Dacey Idetr
Garfield Avenue
Robert Waughlin
Park Street
Lunde
Avenue
Vincenzo Christiana
Moat Avenue
Tiggi Waleo
New Haven Road Shows Big Income in First Quarter
New Haven road show reports largest net income for first quarter ending March 31 totaling 1,102,387, up 180,175 from year-ago. March operating revenues reached 10,569,719, down 485,699 versus March 1924, while operating expenses fell 838,168 leaving a net balance of 1, something.
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New York
New New Wason and Hartford Railroad
Monus
Irving Fisher Weekly Index of Prices and Purchasing Power
Irving Fisher presents weekly index numbers tracking 200 commodity price quotes and money purchasing power relative to 1913. The index, cited from Dun's Weekly Review and War Industries Board weights, shows May 1920 peak prices at 147 percent of prewar levels and a purchasing power of 40.5 prewar cents per dollar, with detailed weekly and quarterly figures through 1924.
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Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Pollak Foundation For Economic Research
Newton 68
Mass
Dun
War Industries Board
Patie
Jane
Southern crop new potatoes drop in price
Southern crop notes show new potatoes from Florida moving in heavy quantities with a weaker tone late in the week. Strawberries and onions gained modestly while asparagus, lettuce, and dandelions held firm as nearby produce pricing and wholesaler demand shifted. Prices for fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, and hay reflected mixed movements across categories and regions.
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Florida
Pices
Hannery
Gasoline supply to run dry warns Bridgeport expert
James I. McIntyre of Standard Oil of New York told Bridgeport Council of Travelling Men at Stratfield hotel that America has used little of its crude oil reserves. He predicted higher gasoline prices, urged conservation, and noted foreign prices are much higher. He explained the government split Standard Oil into separate firms and that most remain independent. Sullivan and Cohnson donated prizes and a baby gift.
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Scientife
America
James I. McIntyre
Bridgeport
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Hell
Stratfield Hotel
Scientific World
Standard Oil
Standard
Indiana
McIntyre
Standard Oil Company
Sullivan
Harry Cairns
Cairns and Funkle
George Cohnson
Igare Jn
Six New Directors Elected By Commerce Body
President George E. Crawford announced the election of six new directors to the Chamber of Commerce for three year terms. The new officials are Samuel Senior of Bridgeport Hydraulic Company, Walter R Lashar of American Chain Company, August M. Engelhard of D. M. Read Company, T. J. Pardy of T. J. Pardy Construction Co, Robert A West of First National Bank, and W. Stewart Clark of General Electric Company. The eighteen member board will elect officers for the ensuing year and may consider Ford's candidate status after two notable years.
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George E. Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Asl
Samuel Senior
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Walter R Lashar
Bridgeport
American Chain Company
August M. Engelhard
New Greco Serbian Alliance Talks Begin Tomorrow
Athens reports negotiations on a Greco Serbian alliance opening tomorrow. Key issues include jurisdiction over the Serbian monastery at Montahos and establishing a Serbian free zone at Salonika. The talks focus on retirement questions and regional alignment.
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Athens
Montahos
Salonika
Yale student killed in Springfield underpass crash
Frederick A. Murphy 21 of Chicago a Yale student was killed Edward Da Peyster of Portland Conn another Yale student was badly injured and two Smith College girls were slightly hurt when an automobile driven by Murphy struck an underpass near Bryant's Crossing at South Deerfield late tonight
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Springfield
Mass
Rederick A. Murphy
Chicago
Yale
Edward da Peyster
Portland
Securities salesmen wanted in Connecticut territory
An old established Connecticut investment house dealing in high grade bonds and preferred stocks seeks two or three competent salesmen for its Connecticut territory on a liberal commission. Applicants must reside in or be familiar with the territory and should send age, past experience and references to P O Box 1834 New Haven Conn.
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Connecticut
P. O. Box
New Haven
Conn
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