Bridgeport Armament Expert Recalls Russian Commission
Stratford resident Captain Thomas recalls the U S M C plant era in Bridgeport where a Russian commission, headed by General Gorloff, inspected rifles and cartridges for Russia and Turkey. He details from the 1860s to 1880s how Smith & Wesson and Springfield weapons were developed and sold, plus a humorous misadventure with a Russian envoy learning duties at the factory.
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Three Miners Die in Unkhouse Mine Blast Near Apollo
At West Apple near the Patterson mine, an explosion shattered the bunkhouse killing Sumley Meltke Andrew Borniak and Frank Ridgax instantly. Frank Copaski was seriously injured as seven men slept in the room. The workers included nonunion laborers and married men with families.
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Widow kills daughter then takes life in Torrington home
Police report a widow, aged 48, fatally smothered her 43 year old daughter Ian May during the night at their Torrington residence. The bodies were found in the bedroom with a stove pipe apparatus and scorched bedding noted. The room showed signs of a failed attempt to block windows with paper and cloth.
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Rail board decisions binding as law says Mississippi ruling
Supreme court of Mississippi holds United States railroad board decisions are binding as law and enforceable. The ruling challenged the popular view that board decisions rely only on public opinion and required authority to act only when commerce is at risk, while noting the board can operate in an advisory capacity.
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Stock Market Rebound Amid Higher Money Rates
New York traders saw a broad stock market recovery despite a higher call loan rate. Major gains were posted by Standard Oil of New Jersey, National Biscuit, and American Radiator, with notable advances in oil, food, and diverse shares. Trading broadened as cheaper funds absorbed, with increased optimism from steady railway earnings and strong demand for key issues.
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First poet mayor votes to keep Carmel quiet and artsy
Carmel by the Sea voters elect a poet mayor who pledges no civic boosters, no industry, no cement sidewalks, and no paved streets. The platform favors art and preserves Carmel as an artistic center, steering away from mainstream development. Supporters cite the town's primitive country roads and palm vistas as reasons to avoid urban upgrades.
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Words of Prohibition Epoch Startled Webster Era
Washington reports Prohibition Commissioner Haynes described moonshine dangers including wild yeast and fungi in mash and high acid and aldehyde content. He warned that most illicit whiskey is unfit to drink, especially white mule, due to poor fermentation and lack of sterilization.
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Lincoln statue erec tion halted then ordered restored
A long dormant Lincoln statue from a Whahalaxton site, raised by subscription after Lincoln's assassination, lay buried in the court house basement for years. It was ordered restored after the new court house opened, amid questions about harmony with its surroundings.
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Bonds Irregular Libertes Dull British Loans Up
Irregular bond trading contrasted with firmer stock as safeties showed weak losses while foreign issues like United Kingdom loans Dutch debt Argentines and French government rallied. Rail and utility bonds edged up, with several issues including Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio showing gains amid mixed market tone. Total sales value reached 24,753,904 dollars.
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Prosperity's advance guard and steel market notes
Despite coke shortages, the US Steel Corp runs at or above planned output as new orders grow. Open hearth operations in Youngstown area run on fuel stock, while steel price trends rise and rail shares show mixed recovery. Freight cars idle around 300,000 hint at weak business. cement and axle parts shortages signal broader manufacturing strain.
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Curb Market Activity in New York Oil Stocks Rising
The curb market was firm and more active with short covering boosting advances. Wyoming oil stocks drew buying, while Imperial Oil of Canada rose over a point and several miners and coal issues edged higher amid broad demand for autos and related securities.
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European wheat purchase shocks Chicago market
Grain quotes show European demand for U S wheat near seven million bushels, with Germany buying 590,040 for August September. Corn rose, wheat futures closed mixed as traders weighed government and export signals amid uncertain European intake.
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Market Prices Drag On As Produce Slumps In Bridgeport Area
The Bridgeport Market News reports continued declines across the stock potato and onion sectors with prices per bushel crates slipping. Lettuce supplies from California flood market, asparagus arrives from Long Island at high asking prices, while overall fruit and vegetable listings show mixed declines and steady shipments from local producers.
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New York Dairy Market Report From April 28
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Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Properties
Realty records show transfers including Walton avenue and Kent avenue parcels. Debtors include Wilenty Bilash and Walenty Balissh with deeds to George Sincsok and others. Mortgage deeds list Joseph D apostino and Reffole Cennumo to Benjamin Weinstein and Philp Kundin to Addie Messker. Several lot sizes and values appear, with banks involved such as Newfield Bank and Trust and Farmers Savings bank.
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Trade Irregular Yet On The Mend In Early Week
Irregular trade and brisk activity coexist as cold weather and frosts curb fruit and vegetable yields, while floods and farm work slow. Three core industries building iron and steel and autos lead industrial activity with stronger iron prices and firmer lumber. Finance shows uneven strength with stock and bond markets diverging, and weekly bank clearings at 6,529.
Foreign exchange market shows weakness across European remittances
In New York on April 2, the British rate weakened the only exception to a modestly weaker tone for foreign exchange. French Italian and Belgian remittances fell four to six points while most Northern and Eastern European banks declined. Dutch demand remained firm with a 4.42 cable rate.
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Money Newy York April 28 Report On Treasury Offers
A partial OCR reads money news from New York dated April 28 noting a treasury treaty like offer at 35 percent again and mentions acceptances. The fragment emphasizes financial market activity and investor reactions with limited readable names or dates.
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