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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
15
Professional bears unsettled equities as markets slid to new lows amid worries over underwritten stock and weak demand. Railroad shares dimmed after Winston bill effects faded while railroad freight car totals rose, signaling broader business slowdown.
Yesterday's stock transactions report a broad market drop with wheat down about 4c per bushel corn near 2c and oats falling as cash wheat pressure and weak export demand weighed on sentiment. Federal Reserve guidance to farmers to reduce holdings influenced losses along with Argentine and Manchurian underselling hitting European demand. corn pressured wheat while receipts supported limited export demand.
Coffee trading in Yore slid within a lower range as March contracts liquidated. About 150,000 bags were in circulation with late month premiums high enough to cover carrying costs. notices paused as a banking move. Rio exchange improved, yet Rio market fell 20 to 206 reis, Santander down 100 to 200 reis.
Liberty bonds closed with varied standings in New York on February 4, listing prices for first and second 4s, first and second 4 1-48, third and fourth 4 1-48, and victory bonds. The note mentions a large automobile dealer network across the southern region and a reference to Neroway.
New York February 22 rail traffic data show a rise in cars loaded with revenue freight on New England railroads. New York, New Haven & Hartford system led with 7270 cars loaded, versus 9476 in the previous year. Western lines report mixed results amid overall stagnation in many districts.
Cotton futures weakened as seasonal planting nears and reports circulated that Tetlered Reserve Bank and South Carolina bankers urged liquidating old obligations. Shipments from Liverpool appeared possible, adding pressure. May and July contracts hit new lows. spot Liverpool cotton quoted around 7 48d with exchange rates pushing parity.
Bank condition report for City National Bank Bridgeport Connecticut as of February 24 1924 shows resources including loans and discounts deposits fed reserve deposits and other assets with totals for cash in vault checks due from banks and U S treasurer notes and bills receivable and specifies capital stock surplus undivided profits and other liabilities. The report lists detailed figures for deposits reserve balances and income and includes a notary public sworn attestation by cashier Th. A Baers.
Armour and Company seeks to divest its minor stake in the Chicago Stock Yards with Prince and Company of Beaton handling most of the interests. The deal valued at about 1.5 million dollars involves government objections and court supervision. Separate talks with George Grainger over another yard stake remain undisclosed.
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