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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1922

Page

15

Skaters Agree for Big Races Open Meet

Lake Placid New York hosts a pro outdoor speed skating series starting today with top skaters including Everett McGowan Arthur Sait Bobby Me eat and Edmund Lamy signing to compete for points across Endicott and Sarane Lake venues. The event follows a Star suggestion to stage multiple professional races without altering the defending champion title.

Lake Placid Endicott N MW Everett McGowan St. Pancho Sarane Lake Thin Hera

Four Million Lopped Off Grand List at Relief Board Hearing

At a Board of Relief session the anticipated total reduction from the Grand List stood around four million dollars, with the gross Grand List near 264 million and the year’s Grand List around 441.5 million. About sixteen appeals sought cuts, aiming for roughly nine million in abatements, against three hundred last year. The process included stock and raw material valuations, with manufacturers affected by industrial slowdown. George J. Wood, president, said the board sought fairness for all taxpayers without raising tax rates, and a tentative actions report will go to the Board of Apportionment to set the preliminary rate next Tuesday.

Board of Retief George J. Wood Tthe Board of Relief Leibom Relief Board Apportionment Board

Gardner dies. Milford school board former postmaster

Milford residents mourn Alexander T. Gardner, age 66, who died at home after a long illness. A Massachusetts native, he served Milford as a school board member, postmaster, and longtime Republican party chair, with active roles in various local clubs and orders. Survived by wife Fanny, son Sanford, sister Mrs Louise Alward, and three brothers. Funeral at Mary Taylor M. E. church Monday. The report also notes prohibition education efforts planned by the Carnarvonshire education committee in Wales and actions by the National Union of Teachers.

Milford Alexander Tt Gardner Roger Avenue Maxsachusetts Board of Education Republisan Sailsford Wheel Club Anmantawar Todge Tad AL Cornell Royal Arcamdry Mass Prvid Gardner Camp Mead Mary Taylor M. FR

Yale Swimmers Win Championship Meet

Yale swimmers edged Pennsylvanias team 4 to 3 in a close championship race. Haven, Danny won decisively in a key event, defeating Li Nive with strong early splits and securing the victory for Yale.

Haven Danny Esm Li Nive Pennasylvania Pier Glace

Irish Free State Favors New York Fiscal Relations

In Washington reports Horace Plunkett signals Ireland prefers New York over London for fiscal guidance. American and Canadian industrial leaders may assist in balanced development. Maine officials back lower interstate farm rates, citing Maine growers’ export share and unchanged high tariffs on shipments despite local reductions.

OYORK New York London Horace Plunkett Cashoon N. Tel Washington Maine Horace Remindedel Lie Stair Ireland Earglaund Loterstate Commerce Henry W Baynes Calleg Fernalé Hale Tratton Lew Pee New

Lincoln Trust Company Control Changes Hands

Lincoln Trust Company transfers control to Moris Rob, Interextal Yodo, and Mets National Bank. Purchase of stock in the Lincoln Trust Company leads to anticipated merger, with merger name to be Metzanions Bank. Frank J. Eran and Alexander S Webb to remain in leadership.

Moris Yechaalee Mets National Bank Tenecoln Teiet Company Frank J. Eran Alexander S Webb Lincoln True Wilconinne Pranedas Dititopin Trust Company Tie Meetanios Anit Matgiy Nazione, Sank

17 Year Old Heads Its Own Automobile Factory

A boy named Bob Booher, aged 17, is described as president of a small auto venture connected to RB I Stearns Co. His young leadership is tied to experimental work on a miniature car replica of a larger wheel design. The piece notes his father, George H. Boater, is president of the company, and hints at future manufacturing ambitions.

Lev Blanl Boby Booher Eulo Coleen Bob George H. Boater RB. I. Stearns Co Hoy Rooker R. Carmeri Laeter Wari

Influenza Cases Reported Across State in February

State Bureau of Preventive Diseases reports 518 influenza cases in February with limited data on other illnesses. Four pages mention sleeping sickness and fever counts. The three largest cities show dips and spreads of diseases including diphtheria and whooping cough with scattered figures.

State Bureau of Preventalle Diseases Rip Nia

Lecture series opens before employed boys

A lecture titled Relationships of Employed Boys to Their Employer was delivered by M. C. Aw at Newman in Newnan. The speaker, noted for a production firm, addressed the topic from multiple angles and announced the series will continue at later dates hosted by The Mission.

Anil M.C Newnan Manning Max- Well and Moora Co Newman Leigambers Sion

Allied Qeet Board Personnel Announced

Washington February 15 news reports the announcement of personnel for the Allied Joint Mission Commission created by Congress. The body oversees funding and operations related to foreign nations and the assignment of nearly 11 million dollars. Officials said the plan will be carried forward with formal statements from the White House and related agencies.

Washington Foraig

Grain Chicago Market Report Reflects Weak Demand

The grain market shows mixed activity with buyers cautious and prices pressured. Trading desks report heavy forward movement stalling on lower confidence, as wheat futures soften and corn and oats follow with limited demand and erratic bids across the pit.

Prenchman Beats Ros in European Billiard Match

Edouard Roudil of France defeated his rival in a sensational late rally within a European billiards championship. The match featured fast scoring and a tense finish as Roudil edged the opponent by about one hundred points in a high stakes format.

Peulawelphia- Pern jUte Font Inninas Edouard Roudil Lat Prance Ouly Biliard Mn Prarel Milo Hig Ajola Coller

Joseph E Schwab Dead in 52nd Year in New York

Obituary notes Joseph E Schwab died in his 52nd year in New York. Brother of Caries Mr Sehwah, he was tied to Carnegie company engineering and a long association with Guardian industries. He served as president of various firms and left behind a wife and two children.

New York Heb Joseph B. Sqlmwad Caries Sehwah Arigings Guenegie Heen Lnay Setwah Nis Heather Phavies Toseph Carnegie Untisa4 Beanie Mane Tacquesne Ihe Wulvert Tip Lees Ald

STOCKS SLUMP ON MARKET WEAKNESS AND PROFITS

New York trading showed a dull market with a downward drift as investors booked profits. Lexicon Petroletar led declines amid unconfirmed rumors, while American locomotive and United States Steel fell on reports of cuts to finished equipment. Treasury money market rates hovered around 4 percent for short terms.

Wall Street Moves Ride On Oil and Steel Stocks

New York Feb 17 Todays market followed the Stork Exchange pattern with irregular advances in several issues. Motors and Durant led gains with heavy trading value while Imperial Oil of Mainwave and Standard Oil of Indiana showed strength early, later recouping losses as other issues moved forward. Reynolds and shipbuilding names also attracted interest amid erratic fluctuations in the market.

New York Stork Exchange Standard Oil Indiana Jy Reynolds New Haven Nnd

Lamont Named Chairman of Mexico Banking Board

In New York on Feb 17 bankers discussed Mexico's external debt readjustment. Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan was elected chairman of the American section of the International Committee of Bankers on Mexico, succeeding J P Morgan. Thomas Cochran was named vice chairman. T Renin and others filled roles in the committee.

New York Obregon Ily Tls Mexico Thomas W. Lamant J. P. Morgan and Compins J.P. Morgan Thomas Cochran Fem Way Lamanta Alterna Morziner T. Renin Kul Lee Come Pary Commmitine

New York Dairy Prices and Market Report

New York markets show creamery butter firm at higher prices, with butter fat and milk products fluctuating. Cheese and whole milk demand remain steady, with dealers noting price movement and regional dairy activity.

New York Buthher Nyerivet Arata Elale

Bakers Meet On Wage Dispute Today

Labour groups of the Bakers’ union plan an arbitration meeting to discuss wage protection and a wage rise. Michael Rom of the firm Adueme Rati notes the next steps target the employees and involve a formal arbitration to resolve the dispute.

Reka Che Ery Ture Hesmen Woe No Mar Vila Tessoon Garpentars Hall Uy Brome Atrael Frm Pubpgad Palsar Charlee F Solvwa Michael Rom Adueme Rati Wielp

Market Report and Prices on Metal Commodities

Fragmented OCR notes report copper and various metal prices with unclear locations and dates. Mentions Taber Bent and Antimany with scattered figures, not enough coherent data for a full market summary.

Hom Ms Faren Lear Atnatra Jian Muler Tvs

Income Tax Blank for Corporations Now Available

Federal income tax blanks for corporations, form 1170, to report net income for 1225 year are now available, per Internal Revenue Collector Robert O. Eaton. The tax is 1 percent of net income for 1931, rising to 12 1/2 percent in subsequent years under the Revenue Act of 1927.

Iors Lion Tniernal Revere Robert O. Eaton

Warner Bowlers Win Two Of Three at Teeh End

Warner Bros bowling teams at St George's church venue teeh acond Cilntan avenues thursday night won two of three panies. High score 198 by Bradshaw. team members Doug wan Bulluck and others provided by club.

Warner Bros. Co St. George's Church Teehacond Cilntan Warner Urns ITS Bradshaw Lears Douglas Wan Bran Bulluck

Financial notes and corporate moves across Bridgeport and New York

Financial notes report Rit'n treasurer L. Morris Plan Bankers in Bridgeport joins advertising committee. American Bombers' association in New York discusses standardizing trust and charging practices with 450 attendees. New bonds from William R. Rusie and 6 percent Seattle water bonds attract buyers. Bridgeport Savings Bank notes growth with early-week deposits. Tax collectors and debenture concerns across Haven prompt discussions on principal payments and possible resolutions.

L. Morenouse Bridgenport Trust Leuss Companiies” Sectio American Bombers’ Association Weldorf-Asiurl9 New York City

Broker Convicted of Grand Larceny in Adams County

A broker from Montelain was found guilty of grand larceny by a Northwest Virginia court. The trial revealed complex schemes involving stolen funds and forged securities. The defendant faces lengthy sentencing at the next session in Foy. Prosecution witnesses described a pattern of deceit affecting multiple clients and local investors.

Max AMS Machine Co Reports Improvement

A steady improvement in the business volume of Max AMS Machine Co since the start of the year is reported. January activity shows an increase from last year with higher orders and production details, plus notes on staffing and reemployment as needed.

MAX Ams Machine CO Max Ama Machine Cou Comipans Imiter Ayers Warren Ik Ir

Bond market rally boosts rails and war loan yields

New York figures show a broad rally with four percent call rates and gains across railway bonds led by American Telephone and Telegraph issuances. Strong demand for Cuban sugar bonds and Mexican issues accompanied by higher prices for telegraph stocks as analysts weigh a proposed sales tax and potential soldier bonus legislation.

New York Reali England Federal Reserve Bank of Audmipartes Kingdom Lisse Tssacs Malta United Kingdom Fea Veneval Saoshevddy Sail Jevons Isaues.y Particuaris Aeueg Acanda Yard Rock Island General Tansak Texas Lew Davey Minneapolis St. Jouis Jso Canadian Pacific Surial Bonde Telephone and Telegraph Securition Amedican Telephone and Telegraph Islegraph Pacific Telephone and Telesaraph Company A. T. Bub Cuba Commerce Commission 111 Central Railroad Company Chicago St.Louis and New Orleans Railroad Company Gitte Philadephia Amos Amertch Coq First Joint Stork Bank of Minneapolis Aooud National Dare

Foreign Exchange Moves Across Europe and Nordic Markets

A fragmented report notes stronger foreign exchange in Paris and wider European sums, with Scandinavian and Nordic currencies showing increased value. It lists Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Poland among nations with notable shifts, citing points changes and quoted rates amid crossborder trade and central bank activity.

York Paris Aostria Poland Sweden Norway Scandinavier TarnAjda Dervayd Maye Antwerp Amsterdam Guey Myon O- Vanna Corp Stnckively Uh Chrisdaain der Copenhaveit Grr Switzerland Brain Sparata Vertin Raasle Aterm

Realty Deeds Report Hidden Names And Addresses

Real estate deeds listed show transfers among multiple parties including Warner, By Woead, Te Yaeorougt, Clark, and others. Properties span Cleveland, Avon, and surrounding streets with parcels valued at 35000 to 1590 dollars and identified executors and administrators.

Elon T. Warner Iz Lenree Woead Sethur Clark Cate Foreh Realty Gleveland Isee Pyre Ues Andrew Enale Vidio Gouastein Healty Street Madiso Avon E Rida Speane

Cotton price stability amid market fluctuations

Trading notes show cotton prices holding steady with modest gains and renewed demand from textile mills. Analysts cite steady futures and currency effects as factors supporting a cautious outlook for the upcoming harvest season.

Germany pays Allies 31,000,000 gold marks

Paris in February reports that the German government advised the allied Reparations commission that a fourth weekly payment of 1,000,000 gold marks was made this morning to banks designated by the Guarantors committee. The payment aligns with the temporary schedule adopted by the Reparations conference at Cannes.

Germany Paris Guarantess Committee Canes

Auto Equipment Business Rebounds With Advertising Push

The Baseicks company reports January orders up about 1 percent from last year and output at 70 percent of 1920 levels. Man hours in Bridgeport rose 20 percent due to higher demand for cabinetry and auto parts as production expands in Newark. Exports for January climbed 10 percent over January 1921, while a nationwide advertising campaign aims to attract more business. W R Basalek credits a return to prewar discipline and hard work, noting intensified competition.

Baseicks W. R. Basalek Bridgeport Newark Marit Baaslek Beter

Local Loan Market Quiet as Opalnat Acceptances Slide

In New York money markets show a muted close with lenders watching for last loan calls. Opalnat acceptances edge lower amid adjusted rates as banks brace for near term liquidity shifts.

New York Money, Gready

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