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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
15
York cotton quotations cover the private wire of T illson and Co. with high and low close values noted. The record lists figures 2046 and 2725 under Trauer Woodward? auctor Ww.
New York August stock activity shows AT&T shares near a new low, while other 5 and 6 percent issues remain volatile. Rail and industrials vary, with United Kingdom bonds, General Electric and Bethlehem Steel movements noted. Bank and market opinions differ on inflation and deflation timelines amid a cautious, improving outlook.
An article notes that Alfredo Serratos, once a homeless youth aided by Mark Hanna, rose to secretary of war in the Zapata movement’s circle. It then surveys steel, oil, cotton, and gas stocks, mentioning Steel, Mexican Petroleum, Sinclair, Associated Oil, and Midvale Steel amid wartime financing, regulation, and production trends.
New York Aug 6 Grain markets led by corn and oats show strength as shorts cover and buyers push up prices. Heat across the central belt drove bullish sentiment with corn up on September and October contracts while oats followed with gains. Chicago hogs cattle and sheep reported mixed to firm with volatility across livestock sectors. Enlistment drives spark unrest as youths below draft age seek to join the service.
A lively opening night review highlights Poli's mixed act lineup at Crosby's Corners with ten performers and a Fox film Aces High starring Tom Mix. The bill blends minstrelsy and comedy, plus newsreels and other acts, including Edith and Eddie Adair and Kaufman and Kaufman, with Mary Pickford and Fatty Arbuckle features noted at West End and Plaza venues. A separate note mentions wartime recruitment age checks at Fairfield Avenue.
Reality Record shows transfers from Henry Seeley to Matthew Fray and Jacob Glasner to Celia Glasner, describing parcels and buildings on Lansing avenue and French street. Other deeds include Whitney Owens to Dennis and Julia Coughlin, Wilbur to G Hunt Wilbur, Chamberlains to Marshak on Omega street, Shannon to Cavallere, Jaererman to Redfield on Butler avenue, and Hickey executor to Fholomela Jotha Antonio Dioris and Charles D Erlin with Willard street as boundary.
Wolf Brodsky of 193 Broad Street was fined 5 after arraignment before Judge Bartlett for violating traffic rules. He failed to obey officer signals on duty at Main Street and Fairfield Avenue late Sunday afternoon.
Lieutenant Colonel F F. C. Jamieson will explain the Draft Treaty as officer commanding the Eastern Division. Lieutenant J W Norsworthy of the 73rd Royal Highlanders will speak at the New Haven Depot, with others. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, chairman, notes September 28 is the last day for voluntary enlistment. Ladies invited, admission free.
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