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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1927

Page

19

Electrical Stock Collapse Sinks Market in Heavy Losses

The Manhattan Electrical Supply stock plunged from 120 1 2 to 58 1 4 amid a broad market decline. General Motors proposed a capitalization change after the close, while bonds and commercial paper held steady. broad losses hit investment and several industrial issues as the market tumbled and anxiety rose among traders.

New York Associated Preas Manhattan Stock Exchanges Stock Exchange Wis Devoe and Reynolds Company Dias General Motors Corporation Cis New York Federal Reserve Bank Houston Delaware and Hudson DuPont Sterling American Express Consolidated Gas General Railway Signal Sears Roebuck and Vanadium Mackay Companies

Bank and Insurance Stock Quotations Burnished by Bankers Capital

Bankers Capital presents bank and insurance stock quotations in a burnished edition. Listings include major banks and insurers with closing prices and notable shifts for investors seeking market moves and sector performance.

Bank and Insurance Bankers Capital

Shipping Arrivals and Departures Noted in New York

Ships and passengers listed from Marseilles to New York and back, including President Wilson arriving August 11, President Van Buren arriving August 10, Frederick Will Christiang and August 11, and Berengaria sailing to Southampton with Veendam from New York on August 10.

Wilson New York Marseilles van Buren Marseilles Frederick Will Christiang Berengaria Southampton Veendam

Treasury Balance in General Fund Updated Today

Treasury balances show the general fund at 130,876,916.26 dollars as of today August 11 in Washington. The daily statement records total public money available and reflects routine fiscal activity.

Washington US Treasury

Foreign exchange rates and quotes from New York

Foreign exchange notes list daily quotations in cents for Great Britain Ireland France and many other nations. Rates cover demand cables and 60 day bills across continents including Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czecho Slovakia Jugoslavia Austria Roumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal and Portugal with varied bid and ask spreads.

New York iBy Associated Press Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland

Cotton futures closing gains and mixed moves on August day

Cotton futures closed higher for October and December while other contracts slipped. October 1944 to 1847, December 1975, January 39174 to 1977, March 19092 to 1B a7, May 2007 to 2011. Spot middling at 1970.

New York Associated Press

Money market rates and call money steady in New York

The Money section notes call money steady at 3 3 4 for foam futures with closing bids around 2 3 4. Mixed collateral for 60-90 days quoted at 3 7 8 to 4 1 4. For 4 6 months 4 1 4 to 4 3 8, and prime mercantile paper at 3 3 4 to 4.

New York Associated Press Call Money Steady All Foams Ume Foans Easie Prime Mercantile

CURB LOSES EARLY GAINS AS PRICES BREAK LATE

New York stock action shows curb market nerves as prices slide after an open rally. Issuers tied to Manhattan Electrical Supply fall sharply while Bancitaly and several utilities rally. several leading issues retreat, with mixed results across mining and solvent stocks.

CURB New York Associated Press Stock Exchange Chicago Lewiers Derle and Company Glen Alden Cor Great Lakes Gypsum Bancitalyagal WTF Habiershaw Gib Mavis Bottling U 6 Penn-Ohio Edison

New Exchange Rule Delays Proxies for Stockholders

New York August 11 The New York Stock Exchange rule requiring written stockholder consent before issuing proxies affects bankers seeking approval for capitalization changes. The New Haven railroad faces delays as stockholders meet August 17 to consider a 500 900 share preferred issue. Commission houses report slow proxy authorization, not opposition, hindering the plan.

New York Associated Fiess New York Stock Exchange New Haven Railroad

Grain prices rise as crops report signals future abandonment

Chicago Aug 11 grain prices climb amid reports of increasing crop damage and favorable conditions for wheat and corn. Wheat futures showed gains while corn rose to new high seasonal levels, with oats and provisions dropping modestly on opening. The government crop report hinted at future corn abandonment and market nerves amid volatility.

Chicago Associated Press

Clearing Tone in New York AugulaC House Statement

The report notes exchange balances and Federal Reserve banks figures with a listed 923 million exchange balance and a 97 million balance, alongside a 87 million Fed balance. The text reflects financial ledger figures and currency holdings across institutions.

New York Uing House Federal Reserve Banks

Bonds Turn Irregular After Early Firmness Display

New York Aug 11—Prices to the bond market showed irregular behavior after an early firmness. High grade bonds sagged as money rates rose, with Brooklyn Union Gas 4 1/2s up briefly to 88.1, then erasing gains. Industrials saw mixed moves while Pro American issues and utilities fluctuated, and foreign issues showed decent demand. US government securities remained firm but light in activity.

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Liberty Bonds Ted Press Closing Liberty Note

Liberty Bond figures appear for the first and second series with counts and amounts listed. Treasury offerings are shown with series numbers and amounts, including 4th and 3-86 listings, indicating bond sales data and closing figures from the period.

New York Associated Press Liberties Liberty Treasury

Metals News Roundup From New York Markets

Copper steady in spot and futures around 13.38. Tin eases near 64.62 with nearby 64.37. Lead quiet at 6.75. Zinc at East St Louis spot and futures 6.40. Antimony steady near 12.00.

New York iBy Associated Press St Louis

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