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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1927
Page
13
The week saw dramatic stock losses and sectorwide panic as a market downturn hit major issues including utilities and cotton. Prices collapsed from earlier highs, with the Mantua Lighting Electric stock among those falling sharply. Investors fretted over anticipated government crop estimates and the broader economy as President Coolidge’s policies drew renewed attention.
A report from Philadelphia cites 15 veterans charged as enforcement efforts shift nationwide. Officials say the move targets Prohibition violations amid a convention of the International Order of Goon Temple 5. Attendees include Seveir Johaisi Bev and other regional figures.
An advertisement urges daily Quaker Oats breakfasts as the ideal balanced food. It touts oats for protein, carbohydrates, and laxative health benefits, claiming a quick 2% to 5 minute preparation and urging readers to start mornings with Quaker meals.
A group of young contestants participate in a toy boat regatta depicted in the picture. Names mentioned include William Williams, Gibney Patterson, Walter Nath, Willan Webb, Davin Webb, Stiles Woodsell Peggy, Hubba Pat’s Hubbub, Dustin Williamson, Bradley Hunt, and William Lield among others, with the race scene shown in the side illustration.
A discussion of planned changes to U S paper currency includes redesigns, smaller bill sizes, and a transition to new denominations. It notes timing for printing, production, and the impact on wallets and banks, with references to treasury studies and potential savings.
A London petrol price drop sparks discussion of a world oil war. Analysts debate whether cutbacks reflect U S overproduction or a broader price war. Oil companies note ongoing pressure to maintain volumes and profits amid volatile markets.
Public works and utility contracts boosted building activity in early 1927. For January to June, contracts awarded in 27 northeastern states totaled $479,190,800, up from 1926 and 1925 levels. Residential building remained near 1926 totals, while public works and utilities showed broad impact on materials and employment. For July, 36 states reported $514,399,000 in contracts, down from June but up significantly from July 1926.
The Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture supplies prices for fruits vegetables poultry dairy and livestock. Items include apples oranges lemons cantaloupe honeydews grapes peppers lettuce onions tomatoes cucumbers beets carrots and more with unit ranges. Poultry and dairy cover eggs hens broilers dressed fowl and veal while hay grain and feed show per 100 pounds prices and feed items.
Charleston West Virginia August 14 The Associated Press reports coal operators and railroads in southern coal fields urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to enforce a voluntary 20 cent reduction in inland shipping rates The statement filed on behalf of about 600 operators in West Virginia Kentucky Virginia and Tennessee says the 45 to 60 cent advantage to consumers in the Plitepingh district would vanish and shipments to the northwest via the Great Lakes would stop after the season except for special coals for specific uses
Mash Tlene Meyers of 7B Chieh street Hartford slipped on station stairs and fractured her nose. She sustained facial lacerations and a knee contusion before Dr Sydney Mooney at the Emergency Hospital treated her after arrival. She had just alighted from a Hartford train en route to visit a friend.
Special to The Telegram reports August 1 USDA estimates 1927 tobacco crop at 1,137,753,000 pounds, down 183,661,000 from last year and 204,506,000 below the five year average. Weather improved outlook in many areas, with flue cured districts rising, while Kentucky and Tennessee remain weak. Virginia and Connecticut show gains, New York and Ohio moderate, West Virginia dampened by rain, and the Miami Valley weaker amid broader regional shifts.
New York August 14 Copper markets stay quiet with buyers limited to immediate needs. Rumors of small lots at slight concessions circulated, but producers held firm at 38.8 cents delivered to Connecticut Valley points.
May Dow former mayor of Chinatown in Boston died at his Roxbury home after a long career in Chinatown affairs He led Asia Products Corporation and founded many East Coast Chinese Merchants Association chapters He also served as a court interpreter for years
In Browneghan Maine on August 14 a car overturned after shedding a rear wheel during a downgrade to pass a machine. Mr and Mrs Joseph H Pooler were killed. William Breton of Skowhegan suffered a broken arm. Mr and Mrs X Poulin of Skowhegan were shaken up. Pooler owned a grocery and bakeshop. The party was en route to Canada.
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