Traders Attack Motor Stocks but Leave Railroads Alone
Traders pressed motor stocks amid receiverships and weak producers while railroads showed resilience. Erie benefited from a large loan approval, yet overall market activity remained testing with convertible issues and western lines showing strength. Officials cited tight credit and uncertain policy as the session closed with mixed gains and notable rail strength.
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New York
Poland
Cuba
Saleg
Motor Etocka
Bethichent Motor Company
Owen Magnetic
Wall Street
Erie
Interstate Commutes Commission
Chicago
Weslayan dance step sparks Methodist Church debate
The National Association of Dancing Mahsera showcased a new step named the Weslayan in convention here hoping for Methodist church approval despite church edicts against dancing. Names and locations include Groton and Stamford reports with varied local incidents and notices.
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New York
Nlower
Wesleyan
National Association of Dancing
Methodist Church
Groton
Howard D. Dent
Brooklyn
Leeding
Fairfield
Post Ofice
Fairtetd
Gwizer Drug
Southport
Nichola
Villa Ave
Rudolph Memenzkr
Board OF Assessors
Conn
Police on Strike and Moody Times in Canada and US
Ottawa reports twenty eight Dominion Police mutiny over drilling time and cost of living. In New York, Rev Dr Joan G Benson announces plan for a church electric sign on Broadway rivaling others. Halifax harbor sees large schools of sharks with seven harpooned by a pilot crew.
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Blamey
Thare
Ottawa
Dominion Police
Church
New York
Broadway
Joan G. Benson
Union Methodial Episcopal Church
46Th Street
Broadw
Halifax
N.S
Halifax Harbor
French Officer Praises U S France Alliance
Captain de Ruf de Pon tovis Gevaudan of the French cruiser Wille a Xe said that an alliance between the United States and France is favored in France to assure protection against another German invasion. The cruiser is in Provincetown for the landing anniversary events.
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Provincetown
Maus
de Ruf de Pontovis Gevaudan
Wille a’Xe
United States
France
Last Store in Town Closes Its Business in Lime
Old Lime Connecticut reports the town becoming a deserted village with the loss of its meat market barber shop and fruit store after trolley service ended. The item notes broad economic figures showing exchanges and federal debt totals through the era.
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Old Lime
Conn
Bridgeport Local Wholesale Market Prices Fade
Bridgeport wholesale market reports prices fluctuating with some firmness for meats and fowls in demand. Apples and peaches show mixed quotes, greens and vegetables listing varied per 100 and per bushel. Poultry products and lard prices noted with several weight and grade distinctions. hay and grain values listed alongside miscellaneous items.
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Erate
Nselve Clapp's Way
Hatalke
Letrnee
Hinds
Eal
Mevain
Tynpthy
Railroads See Mixed Movement Amid Rate Shifts
Railroads show a slight gain in activity as new freight rates take effect and capital markets stay firm. The week closes with a cautious tone, rail securities improving while industrial demand remains dampened and exchange rates ease due to foreign buying and speculation.
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Trada
Cotton market rises on rains and private reports in New York
Private condition figures and unexpected rains in the south boosted today’s cotton trading in New York. December futures climbed to 26.78 before slipping to 26.23, ending 20.53. The overall list gained 85 to 72 points amid several private August reports. Port receipts stood at 8,746, with US B. pore stocks at 70,349 and exports at 9,514, totaling 125,565 for the season.
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New York
Aue
J Post
Fay Wilw Seszon
Coffee futures rise on notices and Brazil unsettled
New York August market moves as September notices estimated at about 75000 bags heighten activity. Early trading shows gains of 9 to 12 points on rumors notices were stopped and positions covered. Later, March and December slips occur with general losses, spot price quiet at Rin Ts. 1-2.
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New York
Brazil
Activy
Wits
Rin Ts
William Sessions dies at home in Bristol area
Bristol August 27 William TC Sessions a widely known figure in the iron trade died of heart trouble at his Ballavue avenue home aged about 60 He leaves wife Mrs Sessions and two sons Joseph B Sessions and William TC Sessions of the same city He was president of the Sessions foundry the Sessions Clock company organizer and president of the Bristol Trust company and a trustee of Wesleyan University.
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Bristol
William TC Sessions
Ballavue Avenue
Fle
Sessions
Joseph B
William TC
Seseans
Sessions Foundry
Sessions Clock Company
Bristol Trust Company
Wesleyan University
Grain Market Fluctuations Reported Amid Wheat Strength
Chicago grain market notes wheat up 2 1 4 to 3 led cents with December futures showing a 2 4 cent gain. Corn advanced 1 4 to 7 5 8 cents while provisions edged higher by about 6 cents. The report cites wheat strength and steady demand as driver of the day’s moves.
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Chicago
Muorkels
Sven
Present Business Conditions Puzzle to Men of Experience
Holland New York discusses uncertain business conditions, noting mixed signals from industry and government. Reports show slight declines in certain sectors, rising bank resources, and a growing millionaire class while the middle class remains largely unchanged in wealth.
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Holland
New York
Wileh
Atay
New York State
York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
United States
Nig Inceenise
Jaast
Talut Skelton Williams
Willian
Bunkers
Thomas W. Lamont
New York Market Prices Mixed for Oysters and Produce
Aug reports show batter oyster receipts up 3.27 over extras with creamery items varying by grade and region. Potatoes steady on Long Island, corn, cabbage, wheat, lard, and cotton futures noted with prices and month futures quoted, reflecting mixed movement across markets.
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New York
Creamery
Acael
Maka
Pr Rathered
State
Long Island
Southern
Commay
Middle West
Primc Emule
Liberty BONDS AND DRY GOODS MARKET REPORT
Liberty bonds closed with bids for 4s and 4s at varied levels. First 4s at 4.59 and Victory 4s showing changes. Dry goods prices named in New York following wage news and curious note on pepper, peppercorns, and raw material quality in sales inquiry.
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New York
Priges
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Federn
I Talis
Liberty Group
U. S
France Alliance
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Clearing House
Federal Reserve Credit Dadarice
Bridgeport
State Street
Federal Reserve System
Conn. Agricultural Market Service
Bradstreet
WE. Sessions
Amer
Am Tite
Maxwell Moor
Gm Amer
Losomou
Middle States
Nix Pel És
Bae U3 Iy Ag
Top & SP
AU Gut & Wo Langs
Lecom
Baltimore
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Ai Nortern Pacif
Hed
Yu Barrett
Ghio
Pan- P& TB
Chesiey Reale
Republic
M&s
Bova
Ann Chile
GM Slant
Col Buel
Tronaha
Cobuincia
South Raley
Tex
Gorn
Moxie Pacific
Crucible Steel
aAverage
Washington
Sith Baake
The
First Bridgeport National Bank ‘Main and
State Streets
Te Sale
James Staples
A. M. Wooster
William R. Bull
John P. Keogh
P. Arcade
W. F- Hammond
First Bridgeport National
Banks
Guaranty & Trust Cos, First Bridgeport National Bank
Bldgidgeport, Conn
City National Bank
Brid
Halle
Bridgeport Pairfield
Stratford
Milford
Orange
Ansonia
Hincks Bros. & CO
Modthern
New York Stock Exchange
Factory
Edward M. Simmonds
American Chain Co
Connecticut Telephone & Electric Co
Bridgeport Hardware Mfg. Corp
Auguste
Bridgeport, Conn
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