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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

17

Bond Market Stalls as House Deadlock Cripples Stock Trade

Trade in bonds shows uneven activity amid a House stalemate while over the counter dealings slow. Some rails and Derby Co. debt attract limited buying, and government issues move irregularly but with a firm tone. American Labor bonds draw bidding strength before buyers’ scarcity causes recessions. Reports surface of a Pennsylvania rate railroad plan for a $100 million mortgage issue within thirty days.

York Derby Co Progress Pennsylvania Rate Road

Curb Market Notes Mixed As Oil And Transit Lead Changes

Curb market today shows mainly fractional moves amid mixed oil and transit shares. Prairie Oil and Gas drops four points, Penn-Mex Fuel slides near three, while Glass, Standard Oil of Indiana, Kentucky and New York, Vacuum, Salt Creek, and International Pete post slight advances. Los Nationals Transit recovers three points after yesterday’s drop. Glos somite Producers rise on a 2.5 percent quarterly dividend, while Wrnley stagnates after a 25 cent four-quarter dividend offer. Ford Motors of Canada gains four points amid price cuts. Penney stocks show activity amid thin trading.

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Cotton market slips as Liverpool decline spurs futures

The Orton market opened lower after a drop in Liverpool prices, with Unying orders from Sout Liverpool and Westernaire presses pushing values down from the prior close. Local rains disrupted yesterday trading, while forecasts show rain across most regions today and tomorrow except portions of Oklahoma and West Texas. private quotation notes from Hirsch Lilienthal & Co list opening, high, low, and close figures for various contracts and securities.

Liverpool Westernaire Déuais Oklahoma West Siexas Hirsch, Lilienthal and Company Main Street Tropiy BOEH

Wheat market shows mixed trend on Board with higher provisions

Grain market reports from Chicago describe wheat wavering after an opening dip, with prices moving near the day’s top as traders weigh anticipated tariff changes and Canadian arrivals. Corn receipts are light, while provisions rise amid shifting hog and beef prices and broad market attention to future policy actions.

Persigient Ag Sington Board of ‘Trade Congress

Speculative Industrials Waver at Market Opening

Opening prices showed irregular early weakness as traders hesitated amid political deadlock over Speaker of the House. By late morning, markets recovered with heavy activity in Mav ic Railroa d issues, notable gains in United States Investment preferred and several rail and industrial shares, while money markets remained active with commercial paper around 6 percent.

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Gold Shipments Heavy Securities Go Abroad

Washington December 4 The latest reports show a heavy flow of gold shipments and securities moving abroad as American trade balances shift. The Department of Commerce investigation notes mixed purchases of American securities by foreign buyers and a roughly even balance of exports and imports.

Wasiington Othe Epameny of Commerce Atmners

Money News Summary From Disjointed OCR Text

Disjointed OCR note references money market terms and bids with unclear entities. The fragment mentions Easter, closing bids, loans, and rates but lacks coherent events or identifiable organizations for a precise summary.

Vegetable growers meet at Hartford two day session

The Genetical Vegetable Growers Association holds a two day annual meeting at Unity Hall Hartford Pratt Street starting 10 AM with seed potato talk. Speakers include Ernest K. Thomas agricti vist from Providence and J WIl from New Jersey. Committees elect officers at 2:15 PM. Banquet planned in evening with talks on stable extension work fertilizing strawberries packing and grower profitability.

Associat Jilan Weld Tody Unity Nail Pratt Street Hartford Ernest KK. Thomas Mosplttat Trust Pany Providence Linehcon Alog Clark Thaveau Marketa Trenton Jeremy Spi Morel Storrs Stetson

Grain Market Mixed Amid Shifting Feed Demand

The report shows weak and unsettled grain markets with prices holding for wheat while futures trade at muted levels. Corn bids ease and feeding prices drift lower, as interior demand remains tepid and delivery options move toward truckload shipments.

CQL Aguiwultur Desea Toy Rome Jane Wilson

Administrator Sues Over Foreclosure of Promised Payment

A foreclosure suit was filed in the county court by Nancy Silverstone acting as administrator of the estate of Benjamin Wasserman against Wink Magra de Ny. The action seeks to recover a $1,500 principal amount plus related charges. The case names the parties and pursues legal remedies to satisfy the alleged debt.

Imorto Uancy Silverstone Deli Setratap Ucolostite Benjamin Wasserman Aise Wink

Local Produce Market Discusses Orange and Apple Trends

A market brief notes oranges showing weakness due to plentiful apples pulling demand. Florida and California yields are cited as dampening prices, with dealers urging price reductions to move inventory. Cabbage, carrots, lettuce, and peas also show soft prices amid cooler demand and storm-related supply shifts.

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Metal Market Note From New York Quiet and Mixed

Ber 4 report from New York notes a quiet market with some activity in spot and sale. Prices for lead and zinc shown alongside other metals while traders monitor rail shipments and refinery outputs.

York Spoe

Poincare Bill Thrown Out by French Chamber

Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies rejected the Poincare bill by 299 to 27, scrapping the absolute majority clause in electoral returns. Prime Minister Poincare issued no confidence motion, though the government survived, signaling a shift toward proportional representation and away from declared majority ballots.

Poincare Paris Ginee Jain Chambers of Deputies Paincar Lesue Pauls

Foreign exchange on York on December four

Sterling surged to 4.36 dollars amid a tight market and short covering as London and Paris reported favorable foreign exchange signals. German operations and abroad demand lifted the franc and other currencies. American dollar quotes were reported around 4.00 to 4.33 amidst varied regional activity.

York Dev Favorulle Forel Pxotange Rile Degwand Sterling Frances Soo Stet Py Dewand Paris SU AnoWwer CO Switesrund Ff Spain Ueehtia Eee Gerlin’ Marke

Dry goods losses prompt rail freight concerns in Boston

A fragmented report from Boston notes dry goods valued at millions were damaged yearly through rough freight handling. Authorities and rail unions discuss freight costs as the main expense, with widespread impact on commerce and transport nationwide. The piece references the American Railway Association and a national conference drawing attendees from across the country.

Boston Americaan Railway Association

Electric Company Plans 5000 Share Offering

New York reports the Penn Electric Company will offer 5000 shares of preferred stock at $93.50 per share tomorrow. The issue bears a 7 percent dividend and pays quarterly.

New York Das Penn Electric Company

American Cyanamid declares extra dividend in New York

The American Cyanamid company, in New York, announced an extra dividend of one half percent on common stock. This raises the total quarterly payout to one and a half per cent on common and 11 3 per cent on preferred, per the report.

New York American Cyanamid Company

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