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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

16

Receiver Appointed for Pensacola Street Railway

Federal Judge Sheppard appointed James G. Hullacaw receiver for the Pensacola Street Railway company. The decision cites inability to operate at a profit on a five cent fare as the principal reason. The complaint involved the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston as leading creditor.

Old Colony Trust Company Boston Sheppard James G Hullacaw Pensacola “Street Railway Company Tnability

Editors Immune From Suicide Bug Lawyers Lead the List

New York January 26 news reports editors appear immune from death by their own action in a tabulated recitation issued by the Save au Gife league. The list shows lawyers top the professional ranks with 43 cases including 132 judges. physicians 36. teachers 28. clerks 11. It names 20 presidents of large firms and over 50 prominent club members and wealthy individuals.

NIGW United States Save Au Gife League

Crude Oil Advances in Pittsburgh Market

Pennsylvania crude oil rose 28 cents to 5.25 a barrel at Pittsburgh purchasing agencies. It marked the highest quotation for this grade in the local market to date.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Raisin Crop Payoffs Seen At 28 to 40 Million

Preliminary figures from Presno California indicate 1919 raisin growers will receive between 28 and 40 million dollars, the largest return on record for the industry.

Presno Cal

Coffee futures soften on renewed liquidation pressure

Coffee futures eased as liquidation persisted, with active months trading 2 to 14 points lower than Saturday's settle. The general list posted a net decline of five to 14 points, with January 18-47, March 15.08, May 15.82, July 16.00, September 15.75, October 25.67, December 13. Spot quotes at Riloy's 16.

New York Riloy's

Metal market report from New York copper steady

Copper prices ease with spot at 13 3 4 to 13 1 2 for first quarter and 19 1 4 to 19 3 4 for second. Iron ranges steady with No 1 northern 45.30 and No 2 northern 44 50, No 1 southern 42.00. Antimony 11.25. Lead quoted steady at 3.60 bid 8.80 asked for February. Zinc quiet with East St Louis delivery spot 9.10 bid 9.25 asked.

New York Northern Southern Metal Exchange East St. Louia

Clearing Market New York Balance Report

New York clearing house exchanges today show a total balance of 655,488,327 with United States sub-treasury credit at 624,793 and Federal Reserve credit at 75,326,560. Year ago exchanges were 460,257,635.

New York New York Clearing’ House United States Sub-Treasury Federal Reserve

Elks Dance Night Social At State Street Club

Elks members and friends attend a weekly social with dancing at the club rooms on State street. Music by Murray. bowling to be played during the evening.

Elks State Street Murray

Bucket Shop Men Held In Philadelphia Scam

Two men named Michael J. O'Brien and Anthony McCraham, doing business as Fox and Company, Inc., Investment brokers, were arrested in Philadelphia on January 26 and held in $2,500 bail each for a further hearing. They are accused of swindling three school teachers of more than $40,000 through a bucket shop scheme that advertised large stock interests on a partial payment plan.

Philadelphia Michael J. O’brien Anthony McCraham Fox and Company, Inc

Died Schettinger Henry J. 63 Funeral Notice

Henry J. Schettinger died January 26 1920 aged 63. Friends invited to funeral at the home of his brother in law Julius W Horn 100 Wheeler avenue on Wednesday January 28 at 2 pm. Interment in Park cemetery per family choice.

Schettinger Henry J. Schettinger Julius W. Horn Wheeler Avenue Park Cemetery

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