Higher Steel Prices Seen Likely Amid Wage Rise
New York August 23 The Steel Corporation’s 20 percent wage rise and a $7.50 coal basis push steel costs higher. Industry sources say scarce coal and coke lift prices, and the impact will determine future steel pricing across makers. Union and nonunion mines edge up, with rail and coal markets shaping the rate of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steel Corporation
Central West
Eastern Mills
Geeel Corporation
Cleveland
Steps Corporation
Pines
Mondey
Western
Pennsylvania
Connelléwile
Gor
Cel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Pacific
Real Estate Deeds and Transfers Listed in Realty Records
A sequence of warranty and quit claim deeds and mortgage transfers is recorded. Names include Anne Milley and Charles Hough as executors of Frank Miller, transfers on East Washington Avenue. Carmella Delia and Nelle Houlihan on King Street. Samuel Newman to Edward Deutsch on Hancock Avenue. Rich to Lee on Prospect Street. Minor to Rate WN on Seeley Street. Goldstein to Katz on Madison Avenue. Miller to Miller on Howard Avenue. Burr to Cullinan on Howard Avenue. Bridgeport Morris Plan to Nellie Grown. Gertrude Terry to Edith Flynn on Terry Place. mortgage notes show amounts on Miles Street, King Street, and Washita ion Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne TD. Milley
Charles E. Hough
Ealace
Frank Miler
Frank Miller Limber Company
Seeley Street
Schwarz Brother Company
Goldstein
Madison Avenue
Warry Goldstein
Samuel Katz
Noyes B. Miller
Clave Miller
Howard Avenue
Fierrey E. Burr
Thomas M. Cullinan
Bridgeport Morris Plan Company
Nellie Grown
Gertrude& Terry
Edith DL. Flynn
Terry Place
Nagarena Varsalio
Filomena Gataort
Miles Street
Financial notes and company actions in 1923 report
To Represent T L Watson Co Huntington Lyman joins as floor member on the New York Stock Exchange succeeding George A Nelson who died of a heart attack. Atlas Body Co hires architect for a new McKinley avenue plant, remodeling, boiler room extension planned. C G Garrigus Co stockholders complete organization with officers, board of directors, and substantial cash and property paid in. Ontario Reports notes New York Ontario WesternThroughway deficit for the quarter, $201 losses and charges, with year-ago comparable figures. coal strike impacts gross income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Watson & Co
Wr. Huntington Lyman
New York City
Arm
New York Stock Exchange
George A Nelson
New York
Atlas Body
Atlas Body Co
Hay
Harry E. Toerner
Canada
Stocknglders
Commion
Q@ld
Mir
M_ Aooleson
Waterville
Dominion Yack & Nail Co
Geb
Herman Kraure
H. L- Webster
Dsatharine
Yhls Oy
CurB Market Mixed On Wall Street August Trading
New York curb traders showed a balanced session with profit taking by professionals and floor traders keeping the market stable. Mining shares led activity with Goldheld Development peaking at a new high while Standard Oil issues declined and several oil stocks fluctuated amid uneven demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kirby Petroleum
New England
Arkansas Natural
Common
Ateady
Packard
Stutz
Durant
Indiana
Bethlehem, Steel
Emrali
Foreign exchange rates show historic German mark plunge
New York August reports indicate German marks quoted below one cent per hundred for the first time, while Slovakian crowns rise to 347 per cent. Portugese escudo collapses above 7 cents, and other currencies show sharp moves including Paris and Amsterdam quotation shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Portuges
Exchange
Geudos
Wesnes Sterg
Paris
Antwerp
Wes Chriestiana
Copenhagen
Switzerland
Spain
Berlin
Maock
Stockholm
High Official Takes Job Guarding Strikebreakers
Lieutenant Governor P. A. Barrows of Nebraska left his state duties to guard Burlington Railroad strikebreakers. He claims he can earn a living while not neglecting state responsibilities, noting his bank balance was about five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Barrows
Nebraska
Burlington Railroad
Lorrows
Irregular trading in stocks dulls gains on bad news
Day’s market moved irregularly with most prices falling amid weak guidance from anthracite strike talks and railroad meeting reports. Mexican Petroleum led losses then steadied. Pullman car equipment advanced while Worthington and Montana Power fell. Board of Governors granted extra holiday for September 3. Call money rose to 4 1/2 percent, time money firmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nwyor
Northern Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Louisville
Nashville
Pittsharsh
West Virginia
Weel Maryland
Mexican Petroleum
Risia
Ander
Bn General Asphalt
Cosden
Houston
International Mercantile Maring
American Ancore National Corporation
Atlantic Galt
Pullman Car
American
American Car and Foundry
Baldwin Locomotive
General Electric
Worthington
Muntana Power
Aone
Ible
American Telephone
Fu- Vite
Board of Governore
Distribution of Income by States Reveals Regional Balances
New York leads with about 9.0 billion in income, followed by Pennsylvania, while the North Central states Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin show strong agricultural and industrial contributions. The report from the National Bureau of Economic Research outlines state income distributions, regional dependencies, and average incomes of workers and farmers across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Bureau of Economic Research
Tavis
Pennsylvania
Oswald
de. Presley O. Mitehal
Ohio
Tiduana
Trinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Middle Atlantic
New Jersey
Pennsylvan Laber
Onla
Adenlyan
Ghio
Indiana
Tingle
World cotton output dominated by U S production
The report notes that over 60 percent of the world cotton crop is produced in the United States. It cites a 29 cent average at the plantation gate with a potential rise to 30 cents, and forecasts about 11 million bales for the crop year. Domestic consumption rose 20 percent to 5.2 billion pounds, with exports at 184,320 bales and carryover down 36 percent. England, Germany, and Japan increasing imports as the world faces a raw cotton shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Weltten
Science Service
Washingten
United States
Fairfield Company Sells Stock to Finance New Plant
The Porcupine Co of Fairfield increases capital by 269600 through 200000 shares of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock to fund a new plant and equipment in Fairfield. The issue lifts total capitalization to 420000 with authorized 1590 common and 1000 preferred shares. A $200000 mortgage bonds at 7 percent are issued to finance the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcupine Co
Fairfield
Wong
Falfield
Tal
Wang
New Haven
Willam R. Bull
Qhia Tity
Nak
Illinois farmers warned about cider production
Historic notice cites Attorney General Brune declaring hard cider forbidden to be manufactured beyond farm use. The memo warns farmers to keep operations within closed containers to avoid legal trouble, detailing prohibited processes and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Edward J. Brunedate
Attorfey
Yald
Sehela
Cadet
Renerel Reid
Coal production still 2,000,000 tons below normal
Washington August 23 labor and interior department officials said coal production this week would approximate nearly 2,100,000 tons, about 2,000,000 tons below normal. The average output in recent weeks ranged around 4,000,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor and Interior Departments
United States
New HGH Records by Railway Bonds on Market Day
New York August 23 reports a lively market with railway bonds posting new highs and local traction issues drawing strong demand. Interurban and transit issues led gains while industrials showed mixed results with Chile Copper rising and Marine sixes weakening amid a broad shift in prices and Liberty bonds remaining soft. Bond sales totaled 14,393,000 par value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Exehar
Miagouri
Kansay
Texas
Frisco
Caina
Chisago
Aston
Baltimore
Ohio
Westchester
Ana Featon
St. Paul
Cheenpreake
Isanca
New York Railways
Atp
Hudson
Manhattan
Third Avenue
Chile
Copper Sixes
Marine Sixes
Cerro de Pasco $S
Sy Ana
Borne $G
Metal Market Roundup Sees Copper Tin Lead Steady
New York metal market reports copper easing to near 32.50 futures 32.02 with electrolytic tin steady at 32.50. North and South iron alloys show mixed quotes with No 1 Northern at 44.00 and No 2 Northern at 40.50. Lead and zinc steady with spot ranges around 5.90 to 6.00 for lead and zinc near 6.20 to 6.25 in East St. Louis. Antimony quoted at 3.03 with overall flat activity.
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al Os
Ajax
al Ab Seon
Car & M
C & FO
Tod
Art & Lipti
Jota
Tay Ds Sh
Dale & Ratt & O
aKon
Igland
New York
St. Ean
Rotha
Lehigh
Mary
Loewy Jn
Max Lot
Max Mo
Midvale
Pal
Daelie Peng
Aion Wiest
Kame
Wright AP
Norther Sl.of
New York Call Money Rates and Closing Verbal Against Acceptances
New York on August 23 shows call money at 43 2, high 91 25, low 3 1 2 with the closing bid at 41 23 after a five trade. Last Joan 41 2, call Joan against acceptances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joan
Bethlehem Steel Announces 20 Percent Wage Increase
Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem Pa announces a 20 percent wage raise for common labor with a parallel adjustment for other employee classes, effective September 2. President E G Grace states workers were notified yesterday through their representatives under the employes representation plan, matching a move by United States Steel Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Ite
E. G. Grace
United States Steel Corporation
Grain Prices Edge Higher as Wheat Leads Market
Wheat futures opened firmer but failed to hold gains with final prices near Friday’s close. December wheat hovered around 1.03 3-4, September up modestly. corn and oats steadier, with provisions firmer on export demand and short covering. News from Canada shows rapid threshing while domestic demand remains tepid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provisiona
Algo
Ich
Liverpool
Northwest
Steel Corporation
Rai
Nebraska
Hlincig
Indiana
Butter and cheese markets show firmer tone in New York
New York markets report butter steady with creamery extras around .36 to .38 decline/advances. creamery prices range and quality indicators vary. Cheese market firmer with specials and whole milk products noted. eggs market also firmer with nearby white and brown varieties listed at multiple prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tower Srades
Maney Youne Americas
Auction notice for large Lowell estate sale of machinery and property
J E Conant & Co announces a public auction of a substantial Lowell Massachusetts site and adjoining premises. The sale covers the entire property including machinery and equipment with hundreds of lots, scheduled for August 21 at 10:30 AM, with inquiries via the auctioneers office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Conant & CO
Lowell
Massachusetts
Tts
Llogether
Premines
Iby
Sears—Amil
Cantor Tre Yosrs
Wb Brideenor
Cornrettent
Morris Metal Producta Corjoratan
Sanatie-Minartes
Prinelaal
Ithio Tremohe
Nieshait
Thursdy
Tedyetlorieers
Snowel
Pullman and Curtitty
Textile Workers Wage Scale To Be Restored
Mark Lawrence reports Pacific Mills announces return to pre strike scale after wage reduction begun March 37. Mill lifts layoff and orders striking workers back to work at the old rates. earlier modification spared some softened departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mark
Pacifle Mills
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Bridgeport Telegram
Carmelia D'Elia
Nelle M. Houlihan
King Street
The
Gallagher Building Company
Henry Kornblut
Washita+ion Avenue
Courtland Street
N Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
Title Guaranty & Trust Company
Main Street
Bridgeport First
Low
Lnst
Mercantile Marine
Mex Pete
Ourlouk Sorca
Census Bureau
LaAgoy
Ste
AREC
Fairfield Company
Metal Market
Bethlehem Steel
West Side Bank of Bridgeport
General American Tank Car Co
Westchester Fire Insurance Co
Connecticut Light & Power Co
Hincks Bros. & CO
Main St
Bridgeport
Conn
Welcom
Ato
Barnum
Beneficial Loan Society
Liberty Building
Bridgeport Chamber of eCommerce
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