Big real estate deals sweep through City market
A flood of major property transactions dominated yesterday as F M Benham acquired a west Broad Street block from Bridgeport institutions and Sagal bought sites on Fairfield Avenue and Main Street. The Times Publishing Company property changed hands to Schnee and Schnee with plans to convert a building into a store and offices. Bullard Machine Tool Co received final quit claims from City National Bank, closing prior arrangements on the Black Rock site. Executors sold the Wordin homestead on Courtland Mill to Thomas A. Kirkham at public auction also.
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Towland der Gooda Vomet Font
Fune
F. M. Tenham
Birst National Bank of Bridgeport
Bridgeport Savings Bank
City National Bank
Bullard Machine Tool Company
Noa Haid
Marcus Hirsh
Samuel Greenbaum
Oficenaners
Times
Schnee
Howland
Sagal Buss Pant
Feirfiel
Leave
Harrison Street
Charles A. Paul
Louis M. Sagal
New Haven
Poli
Sagal
Main Street
Woo
George Berger
Golden Hill
Main
Middle Streets
Ceasar Misch
Theodore E. Steiber
Joan
Capitol
Cleveland Avenues
Brooklawn
Harry Berger
New York
Bullard
Black Rock
Eliza B. Wordin
Wordin
Courtland Mill
Thomas A. Kirkham
Milford
San
Federal Reserve Bank July 2 report details reserves and assets
New York July 2 close shows total gold reserves 1,005,534,243 total reserves 51,032,256,995.83. Bills on hand 299,523,695.78 and earning assets 324,656,935.48. Uncollected items 3753,411,015.73 due to members 2724,932,816.53. Total deposits 753,914,955.65. Federal Reserve notes in circulation 346,819,755.50. Reserve-deposits and note liabilities 78.2 percent. Paris dispatch notes a surge in personal crisis reports in France with multiple fatalities and despair cases. analysis cites annual counts rising since 19th century and shows women 24 percent, ages 40-50 most affected.
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Billa
F.rf
Paris
France
Dejlay
Seine
Avenue d l'Opera
Paria
Ruhr Impasse and Lead Cut Aid Bear Traders' Attack
New York stocks slumped at the open on a holiday slowed market and then rallied with small gains as the Bank of England raised the discount rate to 4 percent and Franco British impasse over Ruhr prospects persisted. European selling pressured several leaders while Dupont remained resilient as Wall Street money moved quietly and out of town banks dominated commercial power demand.
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New York
Lodning
Bank of England
Rehr
Wear
United Steel
RY Winate
Union Pacific
Northern Pacife
Berk
S. Steel
Baldwin
Ant Favine
Northern Pacific
Jersey
Delaware & Windsor
New Haven
Time Money
Construction Costs Up 35 Percent Since Four Years Ago
Washington report shows average owner costs at 16.19 dollars per square foot now, up from 4.60 dollars in 1915. The rise reflects nationwide averages from Commerce Department data, not contractor charges, and signals a possible near-term downturn as observers warn of a building boom on the verge of lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coucch
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
New York
Boston
Washington, D.C
Local Produce Prices Mixed After Holiday Quiet
Local market reports show light supplies and subdued demand after the holiday. Beets lettuce cabbage peas beans and spinach mostly steady with rare firmer notes in peas and cabbage. berries scarce and dearer. incoming out-of-state goods near prior levels. prices for many items including apples melons and tomatoes listed with regional variations. Poultry dairy and livestock values noted, with milk, eggs, and fowl prices given alongside hay and grain rates from dealers.
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We Marketing Bureau
State Board of Agriculture
Princes
Princs Derlinad
Osenvees
New Jersey
Marly
Kohirabe
Kennery
SITS ON CHIGGERS TO LEARN HABITS
In a July Chicago note the writer recalls boyhood days spent hiking to the country and the bothersome chiggers. The piece describes chigger behavior and bites, noting their preference for rabbits and mice habitats and how they attach to skin, then drop down and bite.
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Chicago
Derry
Leon
Ynykseit
Foreign exchange in New York weak amid political tension
Foreign exchange rates fell in New York on July 1 amid unsettled political developments. The dollar hit a yearly low around 4.55 1 16 per dollar while French francs declined 86 1 4 cents and Italian lire dropped to 4.47 1 2 cents. German marks were near 0.08 1 8 cents per mark as demand remained muted.
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New York
Paris
Antwerp
Tfri Agrsterdam
Gidr
Gano Iar
OMV
Ertristiania
Switzerland
Fri
Spain
Nestta
Berlin
Headline misread profits blamed for builders’ woes
Telegram headline misled readers by suggesting a 25.3 cent profit for building jobbers from every dollar spent on a home. In fact 29.3 cents covers the entire material cost, not profit, prompting Bridgeport builders to question the headline and its fairness.
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Bridgeport
Customs receipts show large gains at New York port
New York July 1 customs receipts and duties for the fiscal year ended June 49 totaled 322,854,427, rising 92,047,616 from the prior year. The record rise is attributed by Phillip Elling, collector, to the tariff law enacted September 21, 1921.
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New York
Phillip Elling
Van Camp Indiana Hardware Man Dies in New York
Samuel Van Camp, vice president of the Van Camp Hardware & Tron Co of Indianapolis, died in New York today. He was son of Jertlandt Van Camp, figures in hardware and packing industries, and long paralyzed. He traveled to Paris in May for treatment and recently sailed on the Aquitania when the vessel docked last Sunday.
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New York
Samuel van Camp
van Vamp Hardware & Tron Co
Indianapolis
van Camp
Jertlandt van Camp
Inils+vies
van Camp Docking Company
Paris
Germans begin delivery of planes to Soviet Berne
Allied dispatch reports German aircraft, colored by the German Wehrmacht, were delivered to Moscow via Friedrichshafen, with speeds claimed near 400 miles per hour and a substantial bomber and fighter mix. The note cites the Soviet government and mentions the action as part of wartime aid and logistics.
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Soviet
Rection Brothers Declared Bankrupt in Readalley Case
Rabkrunter Reserve John Roegh yesterday announced Rection Brothers as bankrupts on petition at Mi ner Readalley Smith-Com mock Ini Pate & Dorevan Hie Swift & Co tHeney Bresky & Sons and Ralph Cavalera & Brothers. Liabilities about 200 and assets valued at 1 500. Debtors must file schedules of debts and assets.
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Rabkrunter
John Roegh
Olin
Miner
Readalley Smith-Commock
Ini Pate & Dorevan
Hie, Swift & Co
tHeney Bresky & Sons
Ralph Cavalera & Brothers
Effective Bond Buying Support Lax Rail Weakens Markets
New York July 5 bond prices show little support from buyers with overall weakness in railroad issues led by New Haven losses of about 19 4 1 4 points on active liens. Foreign bonds fell though U S government issues opened firm then eased. Trade was heavy with notable declines for Minneapolis & St Louis Refundings 4s and Seaboard Line adjustments. some gains for Atchison adjustments.
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New York
New Haven
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Mexico
Union Pacific
Bt Paul
Atchison Adjustment Ois
Wickwire
Spencer Steel T
Steel & Tubs
Moni
Poyacco
Grain Chicago Market Summary in Midday Trading
Chicago grain and provisions prices moved unevenly as December corn and all wheat finished with gains and losses. July and September wheat posted about a one dollar per bushel decline, while December near one dollar higher. Provisions rose modestly with some midday volatility and holiday selling pressure easing into the close.
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Chicago
GURB MARKET x NEW YORK Bearish curb market on midsummer session
Gulf Coast price cuts sparked a bear turn in today s curb market with several shares hitting new yearly lows. Major oils slid. Standard Oil of Indiana touched a new low then rose, while Imperial of Canada and Salt Creek peers dropped. Industrials showed weakness led by Gillette Safety Razor, and Durant Reo and Cleveland motors eased slightly as mining names fluctuated with limited loss.
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New York
Gulf Coast
Standard Oil
Infiranha
Standard Oils of
Kansas
Kentucky
Salt Creek
Impérial of Canada
Galena Signal
Gillette Safety Razor
Durant
Reo
Cleveland Motors
Sams Ui
Metal market news wrapup from July report
Tin steady at 7.75 spot and nearby futures 37.50. Lead and zinc quiet with unchanged prices. Copper spot and futures activity noted from St. Louis market on July 25. Antimony priced at 0.85 per unit.
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Tor Nuiet
St. Louis
Money New Tort Asks Rates From July Market
July 5 report shows money market activity with the only money firm at high 4 and low 41 87, ruling rate 41 2. Closing bid 6 offered at AM AL 4 last, call loans leaning toward 4.
New Haven Railroad Stock Case Upholds Ruling
Boston July. Juden Pierce of the Supreme Court affirm the demurrer by New York New Haven Hartford railroad in a bill by Edmund D P Codman to bar the company from controlling about 26.9 percent of Boston and Maine stock. Codman owned 69 shares individually and as trustee.
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Boston
Juden Pierce
Supreme Court
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Hdmund DP. Codman
Boston & Miling Railroad Company
Tasteen Railroad Holding Company
New York
New
Haver Road
Massachusetts
Codman
Boston & Mains
Numerous Small Foreclosures Reported in June
Town Clerk records show many small foreclosures in June with real estate parcels often held by ers at high interest rates. Receipts at the Town Clerk office totaled 1 476 73 dollars, up from 1 165 65 the previous year, while fire deed registrations rose to 1 410 from 998. In New York, the American Smelting and Refining Co cut lead price from 6 65 to 8 1/2 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Winton
New York
Associated
American Smelting & Refine Company
Investment Suggestions for Sale of Securities
We have for sale at the present time the following securities. Prices and other details will be given on application.
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Howland Dry Goods Co
Fairfield Ave
F. N. Benham
Broad St
Aim
Bay Ie
Steel Fay
Path Steel
ON & SP
Hong Um&s
Stg Riage
Tom Tia
Davie Chein
Yoo
Dupo
East Kadek
Elec Stor Ab
Erle An
Erle
Freeport Iy
North Pi Guit Steelat
Kars
Kelly Sp
Tire
Kenneest Tan
Lima Loro
Mask Truc
Marine
Sarland
Max
Jaen Moon
North Amer
Pierce Ar . Bae
Fullman Ag
Sears Roe
Shell Tn
Skeily
Studebaker
Tex Gulf Sur
C&o
Tide Oil
Union Pac
U S
S Steel
US Steel
P Oh
Wweet Md Cae
West Pac
West Penn
Willye O'land
Federal Reserve Bank
Ewell Onda
Equitable Industrial Loan Society, Inc
Fairfield
Ruhr
General Electric
U. S
Pwenty
P. C
Feather
Wotton
Tuy Spar Nor
Tom
V. Y
Indiana
Berne
Verkaat Weiedrichshafen
Jake Constance
Rhines
Jf Mites
Fey of
Reccion Brothers
Gurb Market
Metal Market
Benera
Otto Edelman
American Chain Company
American District Telegraph Co
N. J
American Fabrics Company
Ridgeport Brass Company
Bridgeport, Gas Light Company
Bridgeport Hydrantic Company
Connecticut Light & Power Co
Conn. Railway & Lighting Co
Conn
Telephone & Electric Co
Derby Gas and Electric Company
Electric Bond & Share Company
Massachusetts Gas Companies
Commer McCrory Stores Corporation
Niagara Falls Power Company
Norwalk Tire & Rubber Co
Salt’s Textile Mfg. Company
Stratford Land & Improvement Co
Penn. Power & Light Company
West Penn. Power Company
Ansonia
Salt’s Textile Mtg. Co
Saskatchewan
Standard Oil Co
Cal
Saw Oil Company
Conn. Light & Power Co
Hincks Bros. & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Barnum
Beneficial Loan Society
Liberty Building
Bridgeport Savings Bank “Old Faithful
S. W. Corner Main and State Streets
Bonds Bank Stocks
Connecticut Securities
Investment Service
E. B. Merritt & Co
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