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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1926

Page

21

Wall Street curb market sees heavy selling sweep stocks

A broad selling wave in the curb market triggered liquidity pressure across traders. Private reports tied to oil output and dividend meetings weighed on sentiment as several issues tumbled while others steadied or rebounded slightly. notable moves included Durant Motors and Celotex as activity shifted with volume and price changes across multiple sectors.

New York Bhull Hg Prard Stither Exchange Ohio Oil South Penn Pannok Theler-Poster Durant Motors Industrial Rayon Bigs Glen Alden Coal Industriad Group Deforest Radio Celotex

Foreign exchange rates irregular on August day in New York

In New York on August 19 the AP reported irregular foreign exchange quotes in cents with Britain at 48 3 4, France around 2.81 1 2 and 3.34 to 3.35 on cables, Belgium 2 7 8 1 2, Germany 23.50, Holland 40 11, Norway 21.90, Sweden 26 1 2, Denmark 26 52, Greece 1 17, Poland 11 25, Czecho Slovakia 2 96 4, Jugoslavia 1 76 and Austria 14 12 1 2, with Tokyo 4 and Shanghai 69 12 1 2, and Montreal 5 32 premism.

New York Britain France Areasaseuy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denekk Greece Poland Czecho-Slovakia Jugoslavia Austria Toumania Argentina Braall Tokyo Shanghai Montreal Premism

Cotton market update from New York August note

Cotton prices in New York mixed with steady spot and futures. Middling at 18.25 cents, futures closed steady with gains up to 5 cents. Futures range shows October 12.00, December around 16.44 to 16.75, January 16.77 to 16.78, March averages near 16.99, May futures noted, and a trade value at 17.22 for vet al.

New York

Funeral Notices Include Behnke Clancy Cosier and More

Died notices from New York City and nearby towns list Charles Behnke 68 with funeral Aug 12 at Weberum and Heaper, Thomas Clancy with service Aug 12 at 8:30 am then St Charles, Martha Cosier funeral after mortuary chapel in Bridgeport, William Croker Aug 12 at 2 pm State Street funeral home, interment Lakeview. Kenneth Farrar funeral Aug 11 at Zion Church Broad and Gregory, burial Long Hill Cemetery. Alfreda Ard funeral Aug 13 at home 153 Cowles Street then Blessed Sacrament, Paul Povetz Aug 11 at residence 308 Amsterdam Ave, Margaret AN-T Aug 18 at 8:39 am then St Augstine’s with high mass at Ft Rose’s Cemetery.

Behnke New York City Charles B. Behnke Weberum and Heaper Tafayette Street Park Cemetery Clancy Thomas Clancy Noble Avenue St. Charles Church Buring St. Michael's Cosier Devon Conn Martha Burr Cosier Bridgeport Avenue August G Baker Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Croker William Frederick Roosevelt Street Charles Lt. den State Street Lakeview Cemetery Fparraka Kenneth Lawar Edward Molly Waskerville Farrar Waltern Zion Broad and Gregory Streets Long Hi Alfreda Alred Tinard Cowles Street Church of Re Ms. Michael's Cemetery Hrurfal Ft. Rose's Cemetery Newtown

Wall Street News Notes on August market activity

Indications of cotton goods trade recovery emerge from Association of Cotton Textile Merchants figures. July production up 83 percent. North American Light and Power reorganizes in Delaware with MidWest Utilities stake. $16 million bond issue expected. New York state bonds planned. Ford orders CEC equipment for River Rouge boosters. Labor Day holiday talks, potential Standard Oil NY NYSE trading, rising brokerage loans, Warner Wallinman six-month profit, and Glen Allen Coal dividend scheduling announced.

New York Association of Cotton Textile Merchants North American Light and Power Company Maine Delaware Nuns Midde West Utlities Company North American

Trumbull Opposes Governor Salary Increase

Governor Trumbull argued against raising the state chief executive’s pay. He said the office requires costly duties, social obligations, and expenses that a higher salary would not justify, noting the dollar’s value has fallen since the salary was set. He pledged to oppose any increase during his term.

Trumbull Furthr Trumbull

Grain futures edge higher as USDA crop report looms

Wheat led the advance as prices rose after an opening drop. Corn and oats firmed with corn advancing 5-8 to 1 8, while provisions moved mixed. Reported price quotes show September and December wheat and corn futures trading with small gains and some revisions lower.

Cnmicago Ong United States

Shipping News From New York August Arrivals and Sailings

New York shipping notices list arrivals and departures from August 7 to August 18. Conte Rosso from Naples. Edison from Piraeus. President Jackson from Hong Kong Beatele. President Lincoln from Manila. Saled sailing from Marseilles to New York. Doric from Liverpool. Montreal cargoes noted.

New York Conte Rosso Naples Edison Piraeus Jackson Hong Kong Beatele Lincoln Manila San Francisco Saled Canada Marseilles Doric Liverpool Montreal

Good Will Mission Sees Mexico Social Reform Drive

The Good Will Mission, including ten Protestant ministers from the Midwest, says Mexico under Calles is pursuing a broad program of education and social reform essential to the nation’s welfare. They warn the church-state standoff risks prolonging economic uncertainty if priests remain barred from churches.

Wich Mexico Cades Calles Eana

Caufuses Ordered for August 27 Amid State Convention Prep

The Republican State Central Committee met to set August 27 as caucus day with September 14 as the convention date. Lieutenant Governor J Edwin Brainard and John M Williams head the ticket as candidates for the nomination with Gov Trumbull and other top officials facing little opposition. Local nominees and proxies filled most seats as delegates from Bridgeport and Farmington gathered to shape resolutions and keynote plans.

J. Edwin Brainard John M. Wilhams State Board of Finance Trumbull United States Bingham

Four Posse Hears Leopard Lure Then Hits Chicken

RED BANK N J Aug 10 AP three liona hunts in separate parts of the state pursue the elusive leopard. James Cooper a farmer in Dover fired at a beast near his hen house killing a chicken instead. A Nut Swamp pack bayed near the leopard trail while another posse west of Belmar claimed sighting the animal.

Leopard Farmer Red Bank N. J Oliver Holton Middletown Dover Here James O. Cooper Cooper Holton Belmar

Realty Records Update of Local Deeds and Transfers

Real estate transfers show Frank and Mary Porlanda to Mechanics and Savings Bank on Sheridan Street. AJehn and Mary Katrenics also to Mechanics and Savings Bank on Sheridan. Ida Myrile Pradvary moves to American Bank and Trust on Stillman Street. Michael and Margaret Hetes to American Bank and Trust on Remington Street. Lester White to Frank Trumbull. Tena Machioma to Zlate Miller at Seaview Avenue. John and Mary Katrenica to Frank and Mary Lorinda on Sheridan Street. John and Anne Ruzharsky to Joseph Zaleta on Mullet Street. Randall Sage to Vera Richardson via Quit-Claim on Birmingham Street.

Frank Porlanda Mary Porlanda Mechanics and Tarmars Savings Bank Sheridan Street Ajehn Mary Katernics Mechanics and Warmers Savings Bank Sheridan Arrest Ida Myrile Pradvary American Bank and Trust Company Stillman Street Michael and Margaret Hetes American Bare and Trust Company Remington Street Lester FT. White Frank 8 Trumbull MGM JF Avenue Tena Machioma Zlate Miller Seaview Avenues John Mary Katrenica Mary Lorinda Sheridan ‘Street Anne Ruzharsky Joseph Zaleta Mullet Street S. Trumbull H. White Mul Randall Sage Vera W. Richardson Birmingham Street

Bingham Attacks Western Farmers and Farm Life

Senator Bingham argues money comes slowly on farms not like cities. He praises country life for forming good citizens and family stability while criticizing federal road spending and Western farmer debt. He urges farm cooperation, local control of schools, and rooting character in rural life.

Lfe Connecticut Washington Lincoln Coolidge Congress Russia Germany Roumania America Aly. Mingham Farm Bureau New York Jelie Woeerhington Cnnirol All Schools Bingham Colony D. Conley

Conley Hosts Senator Bingham at Fairfield County Farm Bureau

George A. McKay of Danbury presides as Colonel Conley welcomes Senator Bingham and local farmers at the Fairfield County Farm Bureau meeting. The host praises the bureau and aids for farming services while the senator, arriving from Salem, New London County, engages with attendees and their families. Bingham plans a Farm Bureau outing at Litchfield on August 38 and will speak in New London and New Haven this week.

George A. McKay Danbury Walrfield County Farm Bureau Conley Bingham Fairfield County Farm Bureau Ringtmo Frneet T. Green, Jr New Canaan Walter C. Woods Farm Bureau B. W. Els Storra W. Betts Lichfield New London New Haven

Danbury Driver's Liquor Seizure After Car Crash

Frank Repole of Marcus Avenue drove at high speed on White Street and collided with three cars. He fled the scene, hid a large package at the Star Hotel, where Patrolman Frank Lester found it containing whiskey and gin. Repole faced reckless driving and liquor transportation charges, bond set at $300.

Frank Repole Marcus Avenue Danbury Repole White Street Struck & New York Sepule Star Frank Lester Ile Uucor Wegally

Stamford Quarantines All Dogs Amid Rabies Case

Stamford officials order a dog quarantine starting August 16 after recent rabies bites. Eight people bitten are receiving Pasteur treatment, along with another Greenwich bite case. Seven dogs were killed and four tested rabid. One ferocious mongrel that bit children carried a New York license plate.

Stamford State Department of Domestic Animals Eigh Fersons Greenwich New York State

Girl Suspected in Series of Blazes Near Pembroke Street

Police chase a trail pointing to Anna, twelve, daughter of Watson K. Nubbard, owner of 427 Pembroke Street, over five fires in two weeks. She was alone in the house during two Monday blazes and questioned by firemen and detectives but gave no coherent statement. Detective Sergeant Maloney leads the inquiry under Captain Hegan’s orders.

Watson K. Nubbard Pembroke Street Anna Iday Thomas J. Maloney Hegan

Pomerene Leads Ohio Primary in Early Returns

Early returns from 279 precincts show Florence Allen 746 and Atlee Pomerene 939 for the Democratic senator nomination with Pomerene leading in most areas. Governorship race shows Donahey 633 and Sandoe 13a among 1,758 precincts reporting. News wires note farmers busy at fields kept many from polling while city turnout was heavy.

Meyera Cooper Joseph Selber Clarke County Springfield Franklin County Columbia Brown Cooper Selber Frank FB. Willis United States Willis Coveland Pomerene Cleveland Cuyahoga County Florence E. Allen Atlee Pomerene Reventeen Hundred Ffty Donahey Sandlea

Alabama Primary Vote Sets Record in Democratic Balloting

Birmingham dispatch reports a statewide record turnout in the Democratic primary to nominate a successor for Senator Oscar W Underwood and to choose a governor four congressmen and county officers. Minor clashes at polls occurred but no bloodshed, and ballots and lengthy county tickets suggest returns will take longer than usual.

Birmingham Ala Heme Oscar W. Underwood

Trumbull to Speak in Maine Campaign

Hartford dispatch reports Governor Trumbull will campaign for Maine governor candidate Governor Drewster. He plans one speech, likely in Bangor, during a two week Maine trip with his family, aiming to support Drewster before September elections.

Hartford Trumbull Maine Prewster Banger Charles H. Allen Moosehead Lake Drewster

Man and wife die in death by own action pact

Philadelphia August 10 CAP Mr and Mrs Emanuel Valencio were found dead in a suicide pact in a sparsely lit apartment room their bodies in a packed house and windows blocked with paper both had been dead several days two letters addressed to coworkers and a miss DiValencio explained the plan and apologized noting the wife’s illness made their exit the only way out

Philadelphia Emanuel Valencia Guy Gunedaver Kugler Valencio Elizabeth di ¥Alencio Gundaker Miss DiValencio

Copper and metals steady in New York market

Copper is quiet with electrolytic spot and futures at 14 1 2 cents. near-term prices steady with spot at 68.00 and futures at 85.60. Lead holds at 8.90. tin around 7.36 to 7.85. antimony at 16.50. East St. Louis activity noted.

East St. Louis

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