Rise in Sterling Imparts Strong Undertone to Stock Market
Broad gains and increased trading marked the day as sterling rose to a new high and supply of call money stayed ample. Large short-interest issues led the gains, notably General Foods, Atlantic Gulf and West Indies, with Reading plan announcements influencing late movements and readings on Lehigh Valley plans.
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Standard
Frag
Hurrie
Atlantic
Gulf and West Indies
Iss
Texas
Pacific Cdal
Gaston
Williams & Wigmore
Saldwin
Wall Street
Baldwinn House
Ial
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Coal & Navigation
Ast Hed
Havn i
William. McAdoo
Sheirs
Mexico
Calder Clears Government Officials of Profiteering
Washington reports from February 3 state Senator Calder of the Senate Coal Investigation Committee found no evidence to support charges that government officials profited from deals during the era. Calder announced after witnesses testified that no abnormal profits were proven, while the committee prepared to amend related trust regulation measures in executive session.
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Coal Investigation
Washington
Une
Calder
Senate Coal Investigation Committe
Tavk
Senate
LaFollette
George H Cushing
American Wheexl Association
Esal
Four Rescued and Officers Elected at Travelers Aid Meeting
At the Travelers Aid annual meeting and officer election, four people were rescued and twenty four aided over the past year. New officers include President Hermine Beach and First Vice President Hincks, with Mrs. Orville Rector as easter secretary and Mrs. Frederick Fthodes as secretary. J. M. Sterzing chairs the executive committee and Charles H. retires as president after long service.
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Etyin
Sinine Stratfield
Soc
Hermine Beach
Hincks
Easter
Orville
Frederick Fthodes
Birs
J. M.sterzing
Trarnes Charles H
P Dent
Market drift and bank purchase dominate Bridgeport notes
Sugar futures in New York slipped during the session while brokers watched a policy act. The Park theatre center block was bought by First Bridgeport National Bank for a bank sponsored entertainment after a comedy show. New York state reported 159,918 commercial motor vehicles.
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Park Theatre
First Bridgeport National Bank
First Bridgeport
Connecticut National Banks
Tn Lowing
Ts Bank Esis
Bank
New York State
Cotton York Lim proves fire sentiment in market
The cotton market showed firmness amid ferment and foreign changes. Prices moved up about two tenths of a cent per pound with active early trading, then cooled as the session progressed. Analysts noted a generally featureless day with longs cautious and shorts buying during foreign dealings.
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York
Ted
Lim
Shorts
Wal Street
Uneey
Liverpool Ile Catton Market
Bureau of Markets
Ballis Pem
Camn J
Wellatreet
Liberty Bonds in New York Fixed Ratesounced
Liberty bonds figures for New York show closing values with multiple issues and yields listed. The text references first and second series prices around 87.20 and 86.58, a fourth series near 90.74, and a mention of victory. An odd note about tea shipment appears as garbled OCR.
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New York
Liberty
Houston Denies Misuse of Power In Making Loans
A federal suit alleges the United States under Secretary Houston planned to advance credits to foreign governments, asserting such actions violate law. The filing cites misused power, debates over credits to allies, and potential constitutional restraints, with emphasis on the impact of credits to France, Greece, and Czechoslovakia amid wartime policy.
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Houston
Washington
Wilien
Willbra
Randolph
Supreme Cour
Ief
United States
Fariey
Daskey
Hoxton
Bavinol T. Arsell
Counset
Lurst
Tipuston
Haart
Prance
Lily
Greoet
Tiheriy
Lua
Amy
Czerhadlovatsia
Burix Dakhiretelt
Motrin
Sugar Production Breaks All Records This Year
Washington reports record sugar output totaling 210,000,000 pounds, up over a fifth from prior years. The United States lines up to produce about one fourth of world sugar, propelled by bumper crops and modern refinements.
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Sugar
Peeliduary
Washington
Lsi
Herense
United Lines
Sterling Exchange Soars to New Highs in London Market
Amid volatile trading, sterling surged to its highest level as bills in London reached new peaks. Dealers priced the pound at around 800, with Turkish asset movements contributing to the rally and influencing quotes across Western markets.
Real estate deeds and attachments across Bridgeport area records
A scanned Realty Records section lists warranty deeds and attachments involving numerous properties and buyers in Bridgeport area streets including Prospect Street Lorraine Terrace and Mantle Grave Street. Names such as Marsiver Mehtonwle Hastings Tat Mi Wild, Joanna Seis, James Law, Benes & Schworn, McDonald, Faherty, Shaw, and others appear with various parcel references and monetary figures, reflecting transfers and legal notices in late entries.
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Marsiver A
Mehtonwle
Hastings
Tat Mi
East End
Steyhown
Hareion Podere
Mera M
Ackermin
Novigage Netti
Satiael S. Bente Ta Benes & Schworn
Wranertys
Fia Garey
Cannon
Brogé
Society
Morenee A. Baaregs
Tadek
McDonald
Lorraine Terrace
Rebrene Slevatskey
Weiss
Strar
Dames Faherty
Lille Guaranty and Trust Compony
Fairmaunt Avenue
Stephen Vo
Franklyn C. Rone
Tamington Street
Flora M. Avkertower
Tarriel Tower
Andrew
Als
Ames I. Shaw
Bridgeport
T Sa
Cathering M. Fitziaid
Manlelwoog
Plan to Develop Water Power of Niagara Falls
From Washington February 14 reports discuss development of Niagara Falls utilities. Proposals urge adopting a comprehensive system to control power and water rights, with emphasis on federal authorization, economic benefits, and potential cross-border impacts. Experts cite possible increased diversion and cost savings, while officials consider licensing and enforcement by the Federal Power Commission.
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Aeek
Niagara Falls
Ashington
Niagars Dalle
Sean Yio
Tie Presant Entranissiely
Aries Baker
Ceanoniighls
Tinnellig
Wader
Lake Jirie
Ondirio
Agery Choaper
Layne
Seveekery Walker
Tideentutr
Cienarks
Amertu
Niagara
Amir Ming Ye Seenio Wenainy
Ite Maile
Rise in Sugar Prices Amid Latest Market Fluctuation
A New York report notes a fall followed by a rise in sugar prices with a 7.5 cent per pound price cited by a sugar company. The market shows mixed signals as gas price reforms and regional charts influence trading, while overall activity remains subdued.
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New York
Wederat Stadt
Mauley Lines Sansa Set
Netlongs Sugar
Treasury certificates oversubscribed at record pace
Treasury certificates drew strong demand with the issue heavily oversubscribed. Officials reported the series held the lowest interest rates in months, while subscriptions appeared robust across institutions as the market anticipated new money flows.
Contempt Case Decision Reserved in Howat
In Kansas, Justice Curran reserved ruling in a contempt matter involving Howat. The proceedings featured testimony and remarks from Towst and other participants as the court evaluated outstanding issues.
Italian Government Plans Five Billion Lira Loan
Italian authorities authorize a loan of five billion lire to fund wartime needs. The move, reported by a dispatch, aims to support national spending and stabilize the economy amid ongoing conflict.
Commodities Market Notes From New York and London
Commodity trends showed cautious optimism after yesterday’s session. Weaker spot demand limited gains in certain grains and metals while cotton and textiles benefited from upward price movement. London and Rio de Janeiro prices rose modestly, reflecting mixed momentum across major markets and a thinner cash demand.
Wheat market upturn fuels Exciting Session
Chicago traders saw wheat rise by fractions as corn gained about a quarter of a cent and rye edged higher. Prices fluctuated with early strength fading, but provisions remained firm with lard and pork showing gains for the day.
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Chicago
Anglo-Persian Oil Co to Issue New Shares
Anglo-Persian Oil Co announces planned issue of new shares after board approval. Second preferred shares totaling 10,708,000 pounds and additional preferred stock worth 3,000,000 pounds to be offered to raise capital for expanding plant and processing of its large output.
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Anglo-Persian Oil CO. 1S
Ando Teo
Brltish
Crude Oil Prices Cut Again In Industry Update
Reductions of ten to fifty cents per barrel were announced, with notes from EIT and other traders. Cabell J. Somerset and Ragland saw reductions, while several trades lowered prices by 35 cents per barrel, affecting market listings in Pittsburgh.
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Inttsburgh
Cabell J. Somerset
Somerset Light
Market notes on early morning coffee and freight prices
Local exchange activity showed an opening advance of two points with prices holding into morning as offers were well taken. Traders in Santos faced cost and freight irregularities while shippers struggled to parse activity. a few bids rose 50 to 1046 points, and jobbers reported a fairly active but unchanged market overall.
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York
del Ti
Cullon
Ani
Javerpaot
Detter Tran
Tongaries
Marten Cables
Marten Cables Frany Chat Gaunebers
Thix
Bn TM
Manchester
Ure Caamount
India
Eattad Cerbien
Herria News
Washington
Monsres Wenaley
Alor
Holt
Fesli
Mal Bles
London
Santos
Actilve &Po
Died in this city February obituary notices and funeral invitations
Fragmented obituary notices invite relatives to funeral services for Dixon and Schupe family members in 1800s style city column. Entries mention Mrs Gan han and Malhen avenue. many handwritten fragments discuss losses, dates, places, and memorial lines with family names like Dixon, Hutson, Buxton.
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Laura Anna
Richard
Jeannette Dixon
Ganhan
Jahn
Tueedan
Data Kiel
Malhen Avenue
Wolrvary
Schupe
Volenin
Witta
Mirhari
Movin Nan
Ire M
Tay
Margaret Mokena
Oreharih
Vo Huston
MK Mis
Buxton & Famil
Ten Tso
Dirsertine
State District Court Probate Bridgeport Limits Six Months
The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport limits six months from this date to exhibit final account for the estate of Quintas of Bridgeport deceased. Creditors must present claims by the deadline or be barred. Payments should be made to James D. Secary, Executor, Winsted, Conn.
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Mary Quintas
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Trestad
Linake
James DS
Mary
Poittietd
Jace
Baie
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Ett Iy
Hal Smith
Vaud
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Smith
Travelers’ Aid
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Realiti
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Sterling Exchange
Etorling
Flaae
Joanna Seis
Wilmut J. Wheeden
Sweat
James i Law
Andrew Paul Grootde
Monti
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Alon IV Aerts
Merced
Tani
Chalias
Missouri Pacifis
Enel & Me
Gal & Weal Indies
Pieros Oil
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le Boulbery
Ted Iocal
Sir Carn Pradnate
Suidebaker
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Northern
Ian
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Tagiy
Vie International Paper
Bo Wester Pilon Tel
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Tafay
Towst
Gemarnl
Lustion Web
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Promeda
Nouse Idanera
Charles L. Dennis
State St. Calla
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National Bank OF Bridgeport
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Main Street
Congress Bridgeport
Conn
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Hincks Bros & CO
New York Stock Exchange
Rooma 4
Howard F. Smith
Tax Coltestor
Penn. Power & Light
Pennsylvania
Electric Bond & Share Company
Via Gencal Electric Co
Arnings
William R. Bull
Columbia
J. A. Haines CO
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Hartford
Sprinemeld
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