Local Interests Seek Control Of Bridgeport Boat Engine Plant
Local capital seeks control of Bridgeport Motor Company Inc and its Kossuth street plant. A tentative purchase proposition was presented to New York stockholders as expansion and refinancing are proposed. Watson Stillman of New York currently controls the firm. creditors may invest if terms suit. Capitalization stands at 150000 with 20+ years in business and a strong foreign trade record. The June July period shows plant activity rising under general Brautham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Motor Company, Inc
Kossuth Street
New York
Ace
Ity Ynes
Henry H. Braudlgain
Coimpa
Watson-Stillman Company
Cies
Lerger
Tewae
Claine
Ryan Exits Stutz as Schwab Initiates Talks in New York
Allan Bran and Eugene Thayer declare Ryan out of Stutz Motors for good while Schwab plans new capital moves. Thayer says M.S. Ohwae leads Bethichen Steel with 16,000 shares purchased from Guaranty Trust. Thorsen to maintain Siniz management as discussions for additional working capital begin.
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New York
Allan AL
Bran
Starz
Lewassecattes Ys Wrtay
Guaranty Trust Company
Whles
Lyam
Snamvlacie Tesa
New York Reserve Bank Statement of August 9
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports figures at August 3 showing total gold reserves of 1 121 887 744.22 and total reserves of 2 167 424 218.17. Member discounts secured by Government obligations amount to 15 580 25.40, and other items 18 250 009.35. Open market purchases total 339 358 772.04. Gold on hand 60 118 415.4, earnings issues 216 496 456.93. Uncollected items 118 390 072.23. Due to members reserve account 691 513 891.63. Total deposits 708 198 0T7.16. Federal Reserve notes in actual circulation 621 277 986.00. Reserve ratio 7.8 percent.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Billy
Billa
Federal Reserve
Metal market update from New York
Copper steady with electrolytic spot and nearby at 1é to 1.16. Tin steady at spot 32.25 and futures 32.37. Iron steady with prices unchanged. Lead steady at spot 5.75 to 6.54. Zinc quiet with St Louis spot and nearby delivery 6.27 to 6.24. Antimony at spot 5.26.
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New York
St. Louis
Money Market Brief From Aug 10
The money market shows firmer call money with high 3, low 4, ruling rate 4. Closing did 5, offered 5 1 2, last loan 3. Cell loans against acceptances 3 1 2.
Postal Receipts Signal Fast Trade Recovery This Year
Postmaster Charles I Greene reports first six months receipts show a $16224.21 rise over 1921, suggesting improving trade conditions as stamp sales reach 221142.96 in half of 1922. Figures reflect wartime impacts, with 1920 levels not yet met, while key manufacturers like Columbia Graphophone and General Electric drive parcel post demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Greene
Columbia Graphophone, Record , Division
General Electric) Company
Curb Market News From New York On August 10
Trading was modest with little price movement as leaders like Motor and Reo faced mixed demand. Oil shares showed activity with several refinancings noted, while tobacco and radio stocks remained steady. Goodyear held firm amid gains in Goldth Developments and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo Motors
Cleveland
Lincoln Motors
Trurant Motors
Mercer Motor Voting Trust
Fhitlp Morris
Alan Goodyear
Eyan
Eyan Consolided Continued To Rise Abou Soutthern
Slime Petroleum
Synilivite
Aml Balt Creek
New England
Amr Peled
Goliteth
Urgenc
Yenew Bight
Renewed Demand for Rails Shifts Bond Market Trends
New York August 11 bond market opens weak then strengthens on renewed demand for rails with several issues hitting new highs. Penns General 41-28 St Louis Southwestern Terminal 6 and Chesapeake and Ohio convertible 6s rise beyond prior peaks. San Antonio and Arkansas Pass 4% and Peoria and Exstern incomers fall. Japanese and Belgian issues show mixed strength. Goodyear weakens. Liberty bonds start strong then retreat. total par value sales reach 813.401 million. New offerings total about 6.006 million including farm loan bonds in First Carolina Jaim Stock Land Bank and county direct obligations in North Carolina. Five municipal issues finalize the slate.
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New York
Pennsylvania
St Louis
Goodyear
Watea
Carolina
Jaim
Stock Land Bank
Seriiul & Gent
Tord County
N. C
S.n
Government Sues Shipbuilders for Loan Recovery
In Newark New Jersey the United States District Court seeks foreclosure on a loan of 1,937,005 made in April 1920 to Standard Shipbuilding Company and Shooters Island Shipyard to complete ships at Shooters Island near Staten Island. The government alleges default on 1921 and 1922 payments. co-defendants include United States Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corp, with three individuals named as receivers for the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Standard Shipbuilding Company
Shooters Island Shipyard Company
Shooters Island
Staten‘Island
Joan
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporations
Albert Conwar
W. A. Young
New York
Alfred A. Stein
Elizabeth
Shoutéery Island
Official Postal Guide Issued and Available for Mailers
The annual Postal Guide is now at the Post Office under Postmaster Charles Pr. Greene and ready for merchants manufacturers mail order houses and individuals. It details post offices with rate tables and zone keys for parcel post, includes seven monthly supplements mailed from Washington, and is priced at seventy five cents with twenty five cents extra for supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pr. Greene
Parcet
Washington
Foreign exchange markets show limited activity in New York
Foreign exchange firmness was confined largely to forward deals as cables limited commercial business. Local bankers reported EU rate trends with sterling higher by about 0.4 percent while German marks slipped. Parity and demand figures appeared mixed, with quotes showing volatility across centers and currencies in a tight market.
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New York
Paris
Vienna
Stockholm
Christiania
Berlin
Realty Records Warcaity Deeds and Mortgages
Realty records list quit claim deeds and mortgage deeds involving multiple parties. Transfers include Rhaymond FE to Matilda To yaist on Midhkind street and ide agenus, various fee simple transfers on Alexander and Wallace streets, and mortgage securities with Bridgeport Savings and other banks. Notable amounts cited include $8,000 on Here Kilmer street and $34,000 on Horace street, with several 50 foot lot transfers to lenders or buyers.
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Warcaity
Rhaymond FE
Crrisan
Matilda
Yaist
Verity
Midhkind
Ide Agenus
Dwin Langdon
Carl Wane Feei
Alexander Street
Gux Mevers
Antonin Slavens
Feek
Wallace Street
Fannie Josephine
Bridgeport Savings Chart
Pembroke and
Ann Atrears
William E. Purdy
Grace O
Barnets Realty
Gentral Avenue
James Bray
Home Butlins, and Loan Association
Kilmer Street
Joseph Sokolovesky
Gilly Savings Bank
Nulson
Railroad Stocks Strong Despite Strike Situation
New York stock market tempered by strike tension shows railroad shares at yearly highs while offerings absorb early unease. Strong performers include Northern Pacific Great Northern Chicago and Northwestern St Louis Southwestern Pere Marquette with several hitting fresh 1924 records as investors price in crop boosts and falling production fears.
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New York
Wall Street
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Preferred
Chicago
Northwestern
St Louis Southwestern
Pere Marquette
International Hesvester
Dears Rogbuck
Steel Corporation
Winter Wheat Crop Worth 535 Million to Farmers
National estimates show the winter wheat crop valued at about 535 million dollars to farmers based on current prices, with state averages ranging from 90 to 116 cents per bushel. Production is forecast at roughly 4.2 bushels per acre, well below the ten year average, as the spring crop adds to total all-wheat output.
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Ralph FB
Crop Estimate Board
Department of Agriculture
Priers
Asiis
Agricultural Department
Kentucky
Tennessee
New York
Sadeot
Loungovania
Maryland
Virginia
Oto
Montana
Washington
Oregon
California
Kansas
Burdau
Vinward
United States
Agriculture Department
Grain Market Sees Wheat Rally Amid Rail Strife Unease
Chicago August report shows wheat firm near session highs as rail strike worries fade slightly. September at 1.05 to 1.06, December 961-8 to 1.06. Corn up 1-4 to 1-1/4, oats off 1-4, provisions steady to 27 cents lower. Traders note rain forecasts lifting corn hopes. cash demand steady, limit sales trimmed.
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Chicago
Miegivinks
Polisville
iSHORE LINE RAILWAY Shows Deficit for Half Year
Norwich report reveals Shore Line Electric Railway records a deficit of 5746 for the six months ending in June. Receiver WW Perkins testified in court as June operations showed a decline despite receipts from all sources. The document outlines reduced income and ongoing financial strain during mid year.
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Norwich
Aca
Lu— i
Scremaes
Electic Railway
Ootny Apel
New York dairy market mixed with higher cheese prices reported
Market reports show firmer creamery butter prices and waning demand, with prices rising to 34 in one state and 84 higher for certain premium grades. Cheese markets irregular amid wholesale milk specials, with lower grades and mixed white milk pricing continuing to affect nearby markets and futures.
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New York
Gua
Mirke
Yrowy
Hawaiians Refuse to Recognize Records in Honolulu Dispute
In Los Angeles reporters recount a clash over Hawaiian track records. Charles Maddock and officials dispute a reprint set by the Hawaiian record committee. Maddock asserts attempts to sanction races were improper and unrecognized by the AAU, while pawing affidavits show race times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Angeles
Charles
sFuddock
A. A
Maddock
Moran Sells Metevier to Cleveland Club
New York August 10. Jersey City Club owner Jos Moran announces the sale of right hand pitcher Metevier to the Cleveland Base Ball Club of the American League. Metevier will report to Indiana in the close of the International League season. He won fourteen of his twenty one games this season and is described as a well set up six foot pitcher of 20. The purchase price is not stated but is believed at least 310000 in cash with Cleveland rookies involved in the deal.
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New York
Jossi
Moran
Jersey City
George Dowry Metestey
Cleveland
Indiana
Metevier
Anida
Jamaa
Afd Ao
New Eidland
David 7. Tilee
Attempted bear raid on Columbia Graphophone lifts stocks
Market activity shows gains for both common and preferred Columbia Graphophone shares. The day saw Tin sam mon and Columbia Graphophone preferred finishing higher, with odd minor moves and no clear reason for prior weakness. A separate note mentions GREPAST and an unrelated event in Kingscourt, Cavan, with 2400 wounds reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Great Money Lender With A Heart Ad Claim
An advertisement-style notice promises honest lending with steady employment proof and sums up to 200 dollars repaid in six to fifteen monthly installments. It highlights confidential fees, no charges unless time used, and courteous service with limited hours and contact details for Trarvium.
New U S Steel Orders Rise in July Report
The United States Steel Corporation announced today that unfilled orders totaled 5,786,101 tons for the month ending July 41, up 141,080 tons from June.
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Anew Vort
Asnoatdt
Vonne “Ee
United States Steel
Jp Ders
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Schwab
NEW York Reserve Bank
Metal Market
Ture Motor
Aloe Greene
Lad
Postal Guide
U.S
Crucible
Republic
Senate
Mex
Pete
Perralcolm
Studebaker and
Chandler
Elge Favorires
American Braise Shoe
American Radiator
International Paper
Virginia ‘Tren Coal and Coke
Barnadall A. Dusant
Saxon Motors
Willys Overland
Acti Ries
JWAL
G&d
Toy Os
Can DH
Gscu Am Viz Sud Am
Ck Fewm Li Wes di
Odin
Puck
Ohr
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Gen Asphadibe
Ren Hudson
Lee
Lehigh
Pac Prac
Noyth
Guy
Ohio
Baxton
Sears
Wren Shire
Adebo Ley
Willys Dee
Cqovriget
Ey Science Service
Wasivaigton, RC
Ishore Line Railway
Grepast
Arred Mey
Kingscourt
Cavan
Tacny
Beneficial Loan Society
Seennd Tor
Tiberty Building
Main St
Banking
Spe
Adreyorn Chamber of Commitree
STEED
Quick
Legecates
Equitable Industrial ‘Lost Society
Fairfield Ave
E. B. Merritt & CO
Main St. Barnum
Iron and Steel
J. A. Merson, Inc
Perging ST
Bridgeport
Cong
Bavewin
Ila Bledel Am Tay
Stata St
Hincks Bros.&co
New York Stock Exchange
Connecticut Securities
Bridgeport, Conn
Waterbury Conn
Waterbury
Nat'l Banke Brie
Greenwich, Conn
Greenwieli Ave
First National Bank
the National Me Co
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