Utilities value larger, dividends lower, U. S. says
Hartford, Dec. 19 The Utilities commission reports the last ten years show electric equipment value rising from 9.5 million to 36.5 million and electric dividends increasing from 2 to 1.83 million. Railroad dividends fell from 14.7 million to 762 thousand, gas dividends rose, telegraph and telephone dividends also surged. Industrial accidents numbered 4, with 113 fatal, 6,078 injured, and 1,668 noninjury incidents. New York, New Haven & Hartford led with 59 killed in 4,073 crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartford
Vab- Ue Utilities Commission
Nseal
Charles A. Templetai Tor Nay
Strest
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Conniction
Market Opens With Heavy Liquidation In Curbed York Trade
Liquidation dominated the opening of today’s market with many shares dipping while gains of 1 to 8 points were logged for Imperial of Canada Maryella Petroleum and National Transit. Losses appeared in Cities Service Wenn-Mex Kuel Southern Pipe and Prairie O and Gas. Gillette Safety Rover rose to 84 then fell to 80 as Durant Motors gained nearly 3. Centrifuge Cast Iraq Pipe dropped about 3 before finishing near 29 1/4. Penny stocks showed bullish bursts amid a choppy, irregular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU York
Earb Immarket
Wharea
Durant Motors
Iraq
Nur
Direct private wire connections in 44 key cities offered
We provide the facilities of our home office and direct private wire connections or representation in 44 of the most important cities in the country. Correspondence invited.
National Grain Corp creditors to get proposal
Creditors of National Grain Corp, recently placed in involuntary bankruptcy, will hear a forma proposal at a Saturday meeting. Jacob F Klein, counsel for the firm, said the offer would allow continued operation and a settlement with about 100 creditors, reducing legal expenses. The firm’s assets include a heavy stock of canned goods, large property holdings including the Liberty Building, and mortgages. Receiver Edmunds Wolk had not received the schedule of the defense organization yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grin Corpany
Jacob Fi. Klein
Punkrunt Corporation
Klein
Wit
Liberty Building
Edmunds
Wolk
Hic
Unofficial Census Places Bridgeport Population at 157,044
Bridgeport's unofficial census shows a population of 157,044, up about 10 percent since 1920 and compared with 144,983 at the last decennial census. The report, based on local office statistics, presents figures for autumn 1919 and autumn 1924, including public school enrollment, water services, and demographic breakdowns.
Fire worst enemy of oil industry
A nine line Associated Press report states that fires have been the oil sector’s greatest enemy in the United States over a ten year span. It cites about 14 million in losses in 1915 and multiple major blazes in storage, pipelines, and refineries. A July Beaumont Texas tank fire caused 2 million in damage, and a Humble Texas blaze destroyed crude oil tanks.
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Washington
Dee
United States
Bureau of Jinthes
Beaumont
Humble
Texas
Market declines push foreign exchange rates in New York
The New York foreign exchange market weakened as the French livre fell more than 7 points to 5.17 amid demand concerns and claims of French government support withdrawals. Sterling eased to 4.86 1/4, the Swiss franc dropped to 4.07, and the Italian lira weakened further, with mixed shifts in Scandinavian and other European currencies as investors reassessed French policy and dollar credits.
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New York
Iranca
Cantinental
Yerijean
Bankera
France
iSwiss Fonnes
Traian Mie
Konto Thino
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Greses
May Department Stores Stock At New 1923 High
Stock market notes describe May Department Stores reaching a new 1923 high amid a broad rally. Gains in Pacific coast, National Lead, Chicago markets and related industrials accompanied by cautious profit-taking in speculative favorites. The upswing followed expectations of tax measures and dividend announcements, with some declines in Baldwin, American Car, and Studebaker while others held firm.
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Washington
Mellon
Jesve L. Livermore
Wall Street
Northern Pacific
New York
May Department Stores
Hie AP
Sch
Baldwin
Cun
Studebak
Tvhiah Wold
Althea
Real Estate Deeds and Mortgages Record Entries
Realty records list quitclaim deeds and mortgage transfers including Christopher Ty Sundine to Cherie Crowther on Highland Avenue and J Tustin Casey to Atier 3M Cisay on Carroit Avenue. Multiple deeds show properties on Clarke Street Hancock Avenue Courtland Street and Olive Street with prices ranging from 550 to 24000 amid noisy OCR garble about a public figure.
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Christopher Ty
Sundine
Cherie R. Crowther
Raulty
Uighland
Charles Ti
Crowther
Eniit Crowther
Ighland
J. Tustin Casey
Atier
Cisay
Carroit Avenue
Oward
Odenwald
Jean Fleischer
Hancock Avenue
Andres D'Eranico Gould
Clarke Street
Gould Murray
Andrea J3'Arstaine
Cotton option market steadies amid New England mill shutdowns
The option market opened near unchanged and advanced 20 to 40 points before closing 1 to 2 points above the session, as New England mills began easing and planned to stay closed into January. A cotton group will meet with Agriculture Department officials to review crop estimates and market reports. Quotations were received via private wire from Tittmanthal and Co. of 3116 Main Street Beeny Building, Togma Owen IL.
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New England
Departient
Af Agriculture
Ceporte Lysund
Wite
Metal Market Roundup Amid Mixed Commodities Decline
New York metal market reports quiet trading across several staples on December 14. Tin shows steady to firm at 131.50 spot and futures. antimony sits near 9.25. zinc, cobalt, and related metals vary with no strong trends as traders observe cautious activity.
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New York
iUosper
Catyras
Thun
la Nortera
Crawford Buys Land Fronting Courtland Street
George Crawford, president of Crawford Taundry, buys a 29 foot front on Courtland Street from Hin Williams, Fraven Swale, and Ray W. Stillman. The sale, $1,250,000, divides laundry property from Christchurch land and notes evolving plans for the new property. Gilbert Freedman handled the Westland Theatre deal.
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Lillian Williams
Fras
Ray Stilman
George Crawford
Courtland Street
Gibert Priedman
Bassie Rapoport
Eva 1G
Cohen
jState Street
Morris Lustig
Nunuiate Seauzillo
Lyle Seauzillo
Olive Street
Crawford
George 3S. Crawford
Crawford Taundry Company
Cougland’ Street
Hin Wiliams
Fraven Swale
Ray W. Stillman
Christchurch Proport
Grunfarg
Gilbert Freedman
Weslsnd
Dessie Happoport
Foreclosure Actions Filed Over Plaza Area Property
Two foreclosure petitions were filed in Superior Court against multiple defendants including Edward Von Wettbeary, Lewis, Dwyer, and Levin. The suits seek foreclosure on mortgaged real estate near the Plaza, with loans of 90000 and 1800, and parcels described as 82 feet by 40 feet along Plaza and Bank Street plus a parcel on Water Street.
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Sodue
Lens
Connec
Mortangé
Bridgeport
Tani
Edward ¥. von Wettbeary
Ford
Lewis
George Dwyer
Johr Street
Ifu
Ton Wettersery
Charles
Louis Levin
Vlava Sadeet
Bank’ Street
Eerus State
Water Street
von Werthers
Grice M. Wakentaun
Henry Hall
Malrfield
RCA Subsidiary Wins 13 Million China Contract
A RCA subsidiary secured a $13,000,000 China job amid corporate transfers and rights moves. The Telegraph notes the Delaware based firm and its governance lines as part of the deal, with stockholder interests noted alongside the offshore structure and media ties.
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China
C C Denies Increase on Citrus Fruit Rates
The Commission denies proposed rate hikes on citrus fruit and vegetables for refrigeration enroute to northern markets. The ruling counters the request as impractical and excessive, citing impact on prices and interstate commerce. The decision interrupts a move by a major shipping company seeking a fifteen percent rise.
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C. C
Washington Dee
Te —Mxpr
Noedern
Interstata Cemurorne
Sommivefon
Parke Davis Declares Extra Dividend Amid Regular Payouts
New York December 15 Parke Davis and Company announce an extra dividend of five cents per share and an additional regular quarterly dividend of four cents. The Threotypes corporation also declares an extra dividend of two and a half cents on common stock.
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New York
Parke
Davia and Company Bes
Commie
Dhreatms
Threotypes
Bond market reacts to year end tax selling activity
Reaction in the bond market stems from anticipated year end tax losses before Congress acts on tax reduction and a bonus. Railway issues led declines while the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeast Railroad five percent bonds rose. American government bonds showed recessions amid market uncertainty. The American & Foreign Power Co. Inc offered 400 000 preferred and 400 000 common shares, quickly subscribed with a 96 to 1 preference, one common share offered with each preferred.
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York
Taikroad
St. Paul
Chicago Terre Haute & Southeast Railroad
Eaguy Aid Feather Company
Amercan
Nutton
Congress
American & Foreign Power Co. Inc
Grain Market Notes From Wheat and Corn Sessions
Wheat prices drifted lower with selling pressure while May and July contracts closed modestly down. Corn remained steady as demand held despite favorable weather expectations for the harvest. provisions offerings were light and lard was purchased by distributors.
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Bec
EhuMe
Silvey Underwen
Winiper
Dade
Jak
Ted Coen
Argentina
Alex
Building Permits Issued for Six Structures in City
The Board of Building Commissioners approved six permits. Projects include a garage at 197 Frame Street, a frame store at Rosedale Court, a corrugated garage on Trumbull Road, a frame garage at 582 Livingston Street, a storage shed at 160 Water Street, and a frame work at 5 Sprague Metro. Total value listed as $5,049.
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Nurch
Niki
T. Mmfiasinesyk
Bure Court
Elunedupetes
Trumbull Roads
J. Hyduraty Frame
Liewster Street
J Briener
Water’ Street
Sprague Metro
Agere
Boston and Maite Authorized to Issue $7 Million Bonds
Wallington December 19. The Interstate Commission authorized the Boston and Maine to issue 7 million dollars in bonds. The funds are to be used as collateral for a government loan arranged with the treasury department.
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P. U.S
Public Utilities Commission
Hemphill, Noyes & Co
New York Stock Exchange
John Street
Bridgepost
Pitt
A. J. FitePatrick
West
Et Street
N.Y
New England Equity Corp
State Street
Ain Tor
Leon
Arnold
RAO
Austin
de Vasco
Als
Chandler
Chios & Oia
Alton
Chile
Cuba
Ata
Emerson
Erie Seraaser
Anoo
Erie Dovsevtene Ua
Syed
Troy
Kinney
Lehigh i
Wiley
Maracaiby
Marine Fe
Mont Ward
Osaas
At - Ali
Phila
Pauline
Jae Schulte
Stes
God Sterling
Studebaker
Tex Gulf Sui
National Grain Corp
Ito
Great
Peiain
Authedrance
Denmanhds
Ital
Greene
Halland
Stag Rusale
ENIAC
Siafaas
Demian
Muatmary
Vray
Sage Slavia
Cen Sayura
Adias
May Dept
Wade R Eviews
Iron Age
Vatlond Ust
Idaro
Rock Island
Great Northern
Chicago & Northwestern
Tilngly Central
Omaha
Phillips Petroleum Corporation
Tae American Petolem
Tnstitute
California
Call Money
Dictor
Frederick
Metal Market
Anes
Chicago Board of T Nee
Feethal
Gererity Huitaing
Watt Penniel
Part Offive
Sey Street
Houm
Seton | Pork Ty ‘Traiser
Fidelity Loan Corp
Middle St
John Noble
Guaranty & Trust Co
Bridgeport First Mortgages
Plone
Mina
Linden Avenue
Seaside Park
Myrtle
Hazel Avenues
Linden
H. L. Blackman & Son
Fairfield Avenue
Connecticut
Barnum
Hincks Bros. & CO
Connecticut Trust Fund Securities
Main St
Conn
Telephone Barnum
Jona
Barney
Thaeusge
Lego
Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
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