Bonds Have Most Active Session In Many Months
New York traders reported one of the most active bond sessions in months with a strong tone. Reinvestment funds and abroad demand boosted activity in American bonds, while new securities gained strength and talks on several fall-negotated issues resumed. St Paul railroad issues rose about 11-2 points, with other rail bonds like New Haven mortgage and Missouri Pacific showing gains. Public Utility and industrial bonds were steadier, sugar company liens weighing on some issues. Liberty 41 45 bonds advanced 4-34, with gains centered in bank and British government purchases.
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New York
Jan
Bie
St. Paul
Ens
Frornover
New Haven
Missouri Pacifics
Texas & Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Sacona Liberty
Bridgeport Seeks Court Opinion on Bonding Authority
The city of Bridgeport asks the Superior Court in its February term to rule whether it may add low taxable property to the Grand List for bond financing without explicit state legislative authorization. A favorable ruling would expand the city’s borrowing power by about $1,000,000 for non taxable property.
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Bridgeport
Reported Market Confusion Amid Cotton NY Transcripts
An apparently garbled report from Cotton New York describes unclear financial details and uneasy dialogue about payments. The text mentions a Windie 200 utiate and a patient dialogue about a prescription, reflecting a disjointed transcript with legal and medical undertones.
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New York
Cotvhaag
Navigation Laws Change Urged by Ship Owners
The American Steamship Owners Association urged a complete recodification of U S navigation laws. They asked the Commerce Department to set uniform regulations governing vessels and hulls to keep U S ships competitive. Recommendations include altering seamens act provisions and tariff rules to aid American vessels in foreign trade and improve seaman discharge practices.
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New York
United States
Shipping Board
American Steamship Owners Associate
Department of Commerce
International Conference On Safety of Life
Hartford Firm Accuses Broker of Asset JugglIng
Putnam and Company of Avon, Conn filed an involuntary bankruptcy against Allen of Springfield alleging he joined New York Stock Exchange member ship for 820 000 to favor certain creditors. The petition claims a promissory note of 14 470 dated June was held by the firm Joslyn and Kolless of Springfield and associates at the center of the dispute.
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Aston
Jan
Foreign exchange report shows mixed continental rates
The foreign exchange desk reports steady demand and varied quotes on Jan 4. Banks quote ranging from modest gains in some currencies to declines in others, with notable activity in German and Austrian demands and several cross rates including Holland and Weimar nearby.
New Haven Road Leads Rails In Upward Movement
Heavy buying of railroad shares drives early market strength with New Haven leading gains near four points. Lower priced papers and dividend payers like Canadian Pacific and Chesapeake & Ohio rise, while oil shares slip as Mid-Continent crude climbs.
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Nsw
York
Hoover
Chamberport Commerce
New Haven
Iorta
St. Pauls
Wabash
Frigvo
Texas
Pacifice
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Continental Can Co Declares Five Percent Stock Dividend
The Continental Can company announces a five percent stock dividend in addition to the regular quarterly cash payment. Both dividends are payable February 15 to stock of record February 6. Management aims to fund growth from current earnings rather than issuing new stock and plans to distribute annually stock-retaining earnings among shareholders.
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New York
Continental Can
Gominion
LOCAL PRODUCE PRICES EDGE HIGHER IN EARLY JANUARY 1924
The MARKETING BUREAU of the State Board of Agriculture reports cabbage and potato prices rising at shipping points and locally, with wholesalers pushing costs higher. Oranges show stronger demand, and dressed meats, dairy, and poultry exhibit strength or steadying trends. Livestock and hay prices also shift, with varied ranges noted for calves, cows, oats, corn, and wheat as buyers react to midwinter market conditions.
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Fuereiu
State Board of Agriculture
California
Florida
Taney
Maine
Realty Records Mortgage Deeds and Claims Fragment
Mortgage deeds list transfers including William F and Nella Lewis to George H Treman on Bioux avenue for 2876 dollars and Louis Lichtenstein to William Wittenstein on North avenue for 1806 dollars plus several other transfers and quit claim deeds across Calhoun and Harbor View avenues with related party names and dollar amounts. The text shows multiple entries with errors and misspellings such as Sanditoni and Dewey street and includes bank related declarations and a Hobartodgeport Trust reference.
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William F
Nella C. Lewis
George H. Treman
Bioux Avenue
Louis Lichtenstein
William Wittenstein
North Avenue
Sanditoni
Samuel Katz
Calhoun Avenue
Jacob Lief
Emma, Sherwood
Wheeler Avenue
Elizabeth White
People’s
Sawboids
Grovers Street
Abraham C. Shore
Ours Techtenstein
Dewey Street
Eten SK. Purcell
Edwin
Griffin
Harbor View Avenue
John Beauregard
Mary E
Beauregard
Oan C Steel Airpet
Stephen MacDonell
Samuel Trig
Hobartdgeport Trust Company
Cottare Street
Market report notes shifts in crude and related stocks
The Gurb Market York notes continued fluctuations in crude prices with mid continent crude rising and Prairie Oil slipping. Industrial issues like Gold Dust and Gag & Electric posted new highs while 20 000 share blocks moved in trading. mining and related sectors remained active with varied gains across standard stocks.
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York
Toale Place
Carth Sarket
Prairie
Feimhard Oil
Nebraska
Ohio
Wd Gag & Electric
Algo
Metora
Money ruling rate four offered at tall loans agency
A local loans agency advertises a money ruling rate of four on tall loans. The notice emphasizes fast approval and accessible terms for borrowers seeking quick funding.
Metal Market Sugar Voter Tangles Trade Paths
Fragmented market note outlines trading shifts in antimony and oats with vague references to futures and central markets. The garbled text mentions prices and quantities, indicating unsettled activity and potential fluctuations in metal and grain commodities.
Income tax talk cites business costs and inventory rules
George J. Meder of City National Bank outlined how cutting costs and accurate inventory shaping tax outcomes. He warned March 3 1924 marks end for certain amortization claims and described depreciation options and the Mellon plan potential tax cuts and surtax changes.
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George J. Meder
City National Bank
Liona Club
Stratfield
Internal Revenue Department
Meder
Grain markets edge higher amid mixed agricultural trade
Trading on the Chicago market showed corn leading gains with modest advances in wheat and mixed movements in futures. May corn rose to around 108 5/8, while wheat weakened slightly as profit taking and cautious demand limited upside. Hog and pork prices varied, influenced by farm feed demands and shipments. Gorts and oats remained strong on steady demand and favorable outlooks, with wheat offerings from the east pressuring overall sentiment.
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Ubucago
Jan
Winnipe
Chicago
Ruventha
Ilinoin
St. Knuis
Che Chivage
Neve Ko Stock Exchange
Building Permits Issued for Homes and Garages
The Board of Building Commissioners approved permits totaling 59 485 for multiple projects. Notable entries include a brick and Gleen building on Muirfield avenue and Blisworth street for A I Clark, a frame garage at 448 Logan street for A B Dennison, and several dwellings on Wayne Street for W Winter and others.
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Yernite
Board of Building Commissioners
Charities Board delays fill of removable posts
The Charities Board held a regular meeting to discuss tech and business items and changes for department personnel. Several new appointments were anticipated, but the board postponed decisive action to the next regular meeting and suggested a special session to resolve personnel changes under the Atwater regime to accommodate Repwap appointees.
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Ersonnel
Vére
Comté
Atwater Regi
Repwap
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New Haven Road
Putletin
Hemphill, Noyes & Co
New York Stock Exchange
John Street
Telephone
Barnum
Boston
Ajax Bluv
Allied Chen
Am Ag
Ba & C
Tel & T
Steu Booth
Mita Lion
Zion Chander
Ligon
Emerson Bay
Erie
Fleischmann
Freeport
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Goodrich
Goodyear
al Invincible
Kayser
Kenneco
HONG
Lee Tire
Taco
Cts
Marin
Mai
Roy Oy
New England Equity Corp. State Bank
State Street
Guaranty & Trust Co
Main Street
Bridgeport First Mortgages
To Shipping Board
Hartford
Alolland
Demend
Cabiles Liemiand
Enand
Weemman
Austria
Twain
Vemand
Tina
Montreat
Penn Seaboard
U. S. Steel
Studebaker
Chandler
Mack Truck
Remington Typewriter
Wieischmann
Paris
London
Labor Party
Continental Can CO
LYRY
Mairy Probiggs
Donna
Hennery Alorage
Bo Ib
Gurb Market
METAL
Mellon
Meer
Hoyt Catlin
Liona
Greens
Lions Club
Pickwick Army Inn
Wally Bayilias
Kiwanis Club
Saleigh Tio Tata
Tas Sd
Bs Og
Ath Ag
Charities Board
Des Moines
Joint Stock Land Bank
Congress
Treasury Department
Hincks Bros. & Co
Conn
Telephone Barnum
Waterbury
Beneficial Loan Society
Liberty
Main St
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Tel
Aml
Safario
Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
Farrfeld
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