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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
17
The New York market ended with a heavy tone as steel stocks led declines after a volatile session. Rumors of a worsening outlook prompted liquidation and price drift, with several issues sliding about a few points as investors foresaw softer demand and lower future shipments.
Former federal food administrator Herbert Hoover urged a voluntary plan to limit speculative trading in wheat. He called for a national board to regulate storage limits, establish fair prices, and coordinate with grain exchanges to improve market conditions and credit access.
In a Senate appearance Republican senator Sherman denounces the Trade Commission report as harming American export trade. He claims the commission and its witnesses misstate effects on foreign commerce and warns that regulation of the packing industry could damage national interests.
A Virginia supreme court ruling upholds state day laws amid ongoing disputes. The decision maintains existing daylight regulation standards, affecting local enforcement and compliance across counties.
Washington reports indicate a new agreement discussion among shipyard workers and management. Leaders from unions and employing firms met to outline changes affecting working conditions, wages, and job security, aiming to avert strikes.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Liberty Bonds and passenger shipping details across multiple ports. Names like Dorothy Ma Penrose, Halifax, Rotterdam, and Windsor Print Worts appear with dates and origins. The text is garbled, but references to dividends, timbers, and national bond notes suggest a financial and shipping news fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century paper.
Case details show a suit against Windle Pharmacy Inc withdrawn from the Superior Court. The plaintiff, a mentally impaired worker earning $49 weekly, alleged injuries from a side-wim incident in late July 1804. Settlement terms were public, with parties tied to measurements of compensation.
Fragmentary report indicates disruption in the Providence Fall River shipping line. The note mentions a large consignment and a New Britain Oil Refining Corporation connection, with unclear details on responsible parties or exact causes.
The text reports a proposed anti alien land bill in Oregon with details of its sponsor and constitutional issues. It mentions a general attorney explanation and potential impact on freedoms, though the OCR text is garbled and names are unclear.
Yesterday's stock sessions saw mixed demand with January prices dipping to 19.78 and May to 14.17 as concerns about liquidity and foreign trade weighed on early buyers. Traders noted rumors of default risks and Prague bank reliance, while domestic goods and mill sectors showed modest improvement amid a firmer technical market. Private return data indicated sizable bale volumes and exports provided midday support despite overall weakness.
A fragmented notice catalogues several parcels and transactions including property on Greye street Lenox and Willian streets plus various buyers and brokers. It names individuals and firms such as Roseliy Moy, Alex Bedé Ingalane, Stephen Aidesky and Warner Braiferds, with addresses and bid details scattered throughout the page.
Cattle receipts 78,000 with beets and steers topping around 16.80 to 16.50 while calves hold steady to higher. Hog receipts 87,000 with prices 25 to 40 cents lower. butchers weak and light weights around 1.00. Lambs firm. yearlings and feeders show limited gains amid slow trade.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Jan, weights in tubs, Fat xira with a 92 score, various numbers like 5677 and 591-3, plus references to potatoes and mixed calories. No coherent event or individuals clearly identifiable from the readable fragments.
The report lists various grain and livestock terms with unclear abbreviations such as oats, lard, and yellow spot, mentioning prices like 1.07 for a commodity. It references shipments and middle west markets, noting fluctuating prime and odd items without clear context or complete data.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and events with unclear meaning. It references Sunos and Ariena in a dated style, together with scattered phrases about a path and a ride. Context is fragmented, with no clear reportable event or verifiable details.
The fragment notes uneven demand for linens and woven yarns, with staple fabrics like delaine and worsted goods offered at lower prices. Burlaps remain quiet but steady while trade patterns show preferred items shifting.
A navigation company reports a challenging period with declines in freight sales and cites a valid decline as the reason for its petition. The statement outlines scheduled liabilities and assets in the given financial figures.
The Board of Relief nattee announces hearings on appeals from findings of the commissioner. Meetings set in room and city hall with dates in February and March. sessions run from 7 to 9 PM. Also notice of an open meeting and smoker hosted by American Electro-plateres Society with talks and attendance requested.
A public auction advertised with details of horses wagons gear and other items to be sold. The notice names bidders and locations including North Main Street and North Avenue, with timing in January and conditions about sale quality and rates.
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