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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
15
A court proceeding seeks to hold the bankrupt individual in contempt of court. The text references delays, adjournments, and ongoing debates over eligibility and statements presented to the court. Details are fragmented and unclear due to OCR errors.
Carl Fischer toped Toward Ri Francisco in straight sets 4-6 3-6 to reach the semi finals. Fischer, intercollegiate champion, dominated the court with powerful serves and precise returns. Francisco, Lorton, and Clarence J ru are noted competitors in this round as Manuel Alonson of Spain advances in the tournament.
Fragmented notices show bonds redemption details under an indenture between Locomobile Company of America and First National Bank Bridgeport, plus a license application for a public amusement place at Morris Beach Milford. The records include bond serials, dates around 1922, and authorities in Hartford and Bridgeport handling.
In New York on a trading day marked by modest gains, government bonds showed slight improvements while most activity concentrated in Wall Street issues. Several listings advanced marginally as court approvals influenced some stocks, with Steel and Tube and related firms lifting the market while broader sector movements remained cautious.
Opening turnover in New York markets was uneven as traders rushed to adjust positions amid mixed signals from the big board. Standard Oil and Hood Motors of Canada moved modestly while Gillette Safety Razor and other issues showed fractional gains or losses. funeral services for a Washington official restrained activity and helped keep business volumes subdued.
Federal agents seize a truck loaded with 1 million bottle equivalents of ex tracts, dye, corks, counterfeit labels, a bottling machine and crates. Enamel marks read Rogstill Buglisi. painted roadside number Orchard Tax. Driver Lopiceolo could not prove ownership. State Police Sargeant Virelil to investigate.
The New York Yankees boast superb pitching led by herb pennock and a valuable left-hander. Waite Hoyt rebounds into form after a rough 1922 season, helping solidify a historically strong Yankee staff. Carl Mays shoulders early burdens as new pitching depth boosts pennant chances.
New York August reports heavy selling in leather and shipping stocks. Prices fell after early strength as large factors suspended purchases, dragging down major names such as Central Leather, American Hide and Leather Preferred, United States Steel and Allied Chemical. Foreign exchanges weakened, with francs and marks at yearly lows and demand funds steady above central money rates.
The farmer's dollar has purchasing power of 64 cents of 1918 levels, while city worker dollars are worth 85 cents. USDA and labor experts note rising buying power for both, with farm prices aligning closer to 1913 levels as surplus production presses city demand. Farmers argue they must push out more product to meet urban needs.
The grain market advanced as a wheat crop report indicated a smaller than expected 24,000,000 bushel domestic production. Prices closed higher with September at 98 1/8 and December at 1.03 1/2. Corn and oats gained modestly while hogs and cattle demand remained tight amid light stocks.
A market report indicates only a transient effect on prices as buying on the packers pair rallied the provision market after a decline driven by weak hogs.
A fragmented dairy price sheet lists butter both salted and unsalted, creamery items, skimmed milks, and extras with fluctuating market notes. Specific prices reference Wisconsin whole milk fancy fresh and various grades, with scattered figures on demand and store offerings.
Building permits were issued for ten projects totaling 27019 dollars. The list includes frame houses on Linden Avenue for L R Blackman and on Soundview Avenue for C Weinert, a three family house at 340 Bilowarth Street for B E Paterson, and several garages, frames, and a veranda remodel for various owners. Additional entries note a brick lacquered facade and multiple parcels on East Main and Federal streets.
The notice lists several warranty and mortgage deeds including transfers on Elm and Olive streets, Capital Avenue and Charlotte streets. Parties include Radford B Swrith Marie B Dennis Julius and Berth Kenn Mannie Hasking and The City National Bank. Amounts shown 14000 and 3780 with various trustees and estates noted.
Partial OCR listing shows several city and currency notations with brief figures. Mentions Paris Antwerp Amsterdam Genoa Vienna Stockholm Christiania Geneva Switzerland Spain Berlin and various crisply labeled monetary units and terms.
The notice presents a brief offer to supply the latest information on earnings property and business of established entities. It emphasizes updated data on economic conditions and corporate standings for readers seeking current figures and trends.
In New Haven, August, Harry Brown a truckman from New Britain filed a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 7440 dollars and assets of 100 dollars. The case references money owed via acceptances and involves loan activity tied to a nanny service and various dated figures.
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