Traders Now Talking of Raiding the Railroad Stocks
Wall Street ends firm after a day of gains amid fading pessimism. Professionals, led by bankers, avoided aggressive selling as money rates held steady and speculative buying lifted rail, oil, and tire stocks. Market breadth widened with some misgivings on rail rates and merger news circulating.
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New York
Sterling
Wilson
Wicely
Maxwell-Chalmers
Widye-Overland Company
Oriers
General Motor Ophe
Lsc
Ictlms
Ureer
Carnegie Estate Tax Take Shifts In Pennsylvania
In New Castle county a Pennsylvania transfer tax of $40,197.87 was assessed on the portion of Andrew Carnegie’s estate within the state. Executor New York firm Home Brust Company filed statements with Auditor General Snyder showing total estate value at death around $32.9 million and lifetime gifts of about $330,090,000. Only taxable property left in Pennsylvania totaled $1,227,412.94 in stocks and realty, verified by Witsor C. Packer of Pittsburgh.
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Nmarrissorg
Pennsylvania
Todes
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Guy
Home Brust Company
New York
Snyder
Penneyvania
Witsor C. Packer
Dirtsburgh
New England Crop Prospects Report Strong Overall
Aroostook County Maine leads Maine and New Hampshire in crop forecasts. Rhode Island and northeastern Massachusetts lag slightly. Connecticut onions show excellent growth while tobacco is poor and hay is near full. Overall, New England crops are heavier than last year except in some areas.
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Boston
Aroostook County
New England
Maine
New Pakland
Rhodesland
Maesachuta
Connecticut Valley
Dry Goods Prices in New York Markets August
A fragmented item shows New York dry goods price movements with old and new figures. Cotton goods display a spike to 44 1-2 cents from a prior 4 cents, while Totton yarns and raw silk Armes reflect steadier or mixed activity.
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New York
Aus
Sinclair Dividend Declared by New York Firm
The Sinclair Consolidated GN corporation announces an initial quarterly dividend of $2 per share on its preferred stock, payable August 18. The issue was recently issued in exchange for 7 1/2 percent notes, per government notes.
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New York, Avs
Sinclair Consolidated GN Corporation
Govert Sleeld
Cotton Market Edges Down After Weather Report
Early cotton futures slipped about one cent after the Weather Bureau weekly report. December contracts fell from 21.44 to 30.40, closing at 30.35 versus yesterday's 31.02. Exports for the season reached 10,202 bales. receipts totaled 4,928. stocks stood at 712,827.
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Weather Bureau
Pine Mancliot Prices Drive Bridgeport Market Report
Bridgeport market notes high supply and moderate demand for Pine Mancliot fruit and vegetables. Prices list peaches cantaloupes blueberries and native potatoes with butter meat and grain quotes, including Timothys and oats, from local wholesalers and door prices.
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Georgia
California
Long Island
Western Thh
Bbc
RAY & Grain
Farfel Arrested for Walnut Beach Fight
Arthur Red Warfel of Waterbury arrested at Walnut Beach after a brawl linked to a prior Milford incident. Thomas Glerman, suspended from Milford police, arranged the arrest on breach of peace charges. Warfel’s bond set at $50 for a Milford town court appearance next Monday.
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Thomas Glerman
Milford
Arthur “Red” Wparfel
Waterbury
Walnut Beach
Parter
Bull
Grain prices rise and market reports from Chicago Augusta 11
Grain markets in Chicago show gains with soybeans and corn rising while oats wobble. France and Italy in buyers’ mood as December and March contracts edge higher. Separate notices list building permits for frame additions and dwellings at multiple Toronto area addresses, naming owners and street locations.
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Chicago
Aupugt
France
Italy
Interstate commission orders railroads to prioritize coal mines
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that railroads east of the division must give priority to coal mines in car assignments. The order sets an extension until September 21 and directs handling of coal traffic as part of the nationwide railroad freight policy.
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Washington
Bisslasion
Interstate Comarecs Commission
Clearing Honsa Statement New York August Evening
Clearing house exchanges total 671 million dollars with balances around 8.8 million dollars. Subtreasury figures show 402 thousand dollars and federal reserve credit balance near 62.9 million dollars.
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New York
Aun
Federal Reserve
Sugar Cane Crop Outlook in Louisiana Announced
The sugar cane crop expansion projected for Louisiana on August 1 was estimated by the department of agriculture, noting prospects for production and potential impacts on local markets and prices in New Orleans.
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Orleans
Louisiana
Department of Agricul
Belgium Faces High Cost in Recent Loan Deal
New York dispatch reports Belgium paid high interest and unusual terms for a recent loan, sparking talk of a lottery-backed feature and tax-driven investor behavior. Lamont notes U S tax policy and heavy incomes push investors toward tax free bonds, while Denmark eyes similar access. Also covered are Olcott buying a steamboat for his line and Hays’ Grand Trunk ambitions, including a New York Providence route plan derailed by Titanic disaster.
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Taoman W
Lamont
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Eben B. Olcott
Q Company
Aeaween
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Dewitt Clinton
Charles H. Hays
Grand Truck Railroad
Titania
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Pee Grane Trunk
J. Hill
Grand Trunk
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Haye
Prowi
Palmer
Mass
Vermont
Providence
New Haven
Charles 3. Melsen
Hayge
Ika
England
Cobere
Thier
Olontt
Dewitt
Real estate transfers and mortgages listed in local records
A list of warranty deeds and mortgages involving numerous parties on streets including Orland Grand Whittier Adams and Laurel avenues. Transfers show parcel sizes from 32 to 192 feet and prices or mortgage amounts, with lenders like Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank.
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Mary
Balla
Orland Street
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Grand Street
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Schwartz
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Parallel Street
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Ot ‘Beesie
Myers
Adama Street
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Mary Farkas
Canfield Averus
Edwe H Wo Umma
Andy Julius Koletatz
Wardda Brenn
Edward Desteh
Eoma Julius Koleterr
Wardin
Machantes Acid Farmers Savings Bank
Whittier Street
Gartano Magne
David and
Tsane
M. Sehine
Cladun
M. Dotten Gros Claude
John Y Virga
Laure
Agnes Polln
Michael
German
Michael German
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank
Whituier Street
Agnes
Nemeth
Tohn Resesansiti
Orland Sts
Leopold Wiles
Malden Lane
Leopold Weiss
Marcus Hirech
Harbor
Viewaventa
Anton Ib Toerence Andotean
Onge
Third Incerast
Thompson Atract
Gusula Jeckel
Arthur A. Schwartz
Parallel Atrest
Alftred Skidmers
Adolf Kreging
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Farmers Savings Honk Tn
Adoigh
Market summary shows mixed copper futures closes
Trading in copper futures opened weak at 19 to 17 point decline on poor cables but gained with stock market and European flows. December rose to 9.90 then back to near yesterday close, later softening on renewed selling by importers. Final: September 9.98 October 3.44 December 9.76 January 9.86 March 16.05 May 9.16 July 10.96. Rio Tinto prices noted at 87-8-
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Liberty Bonds Market Notes in New Haven Report
In New Haven New York August markets show varying Liberty Bond prices with several 4s and Victory bonds listed. The report notes cautious optimism amid a declining market as investors accumulate on dips seeking better sentiment and potential favorable new developments.
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New York
Muntipal
Mallardera
W. Reeves & CO
Investment Securities Foreign Eechanga
Temple St
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Colony
Pittsburgh Population and Stock Averages Report
Pittsburgh population shows 1,784,892 for Allegany county with Pittsburgh, up 166,269 to 16.3 percent. Average stock prices list Tuesday at 791-2, week 315-8, year 991-8 with reported fluctuations.
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