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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1924
Page
15
Market slackness limits demand for lead and zinc while copper shows meager gains from abroad. Prices held near seven cent lead level. copper bids steady but inquiries sparse. London and New York firms report abroad orders lifting copper slightly, with the 12 1 2 to 12 1 4 cent range discussed.
A United States destroyer named Isr, damaged near XII Castle harbor last night, was towed into Portsmouth port this morning for inspection. The forward trimming tank had been punctured and flooded, but overall damage was slight as the vessel was towed to the navy yard.
Disjointed OCR summary notes arrests linked to railroad property incidents within 24 hours. Names and addresses appear fragmented, with references to arraignment today and a lead-producing fate. No clear events or locations are coherent.
Wholesale trade shows May demand for drugs up from last year while groceries rose only from April to May. Shoes fell sharply and dry goods declined since the year’s start. overall wholesale activity dropped about 2 percent from April and 6 percent below May 2023. Retail sales stay steady, but wholesalers face depletion fears and cautious buying by retailers and manufacturers.
Milford police managed unusually heavy Fourth of July crowds with efficiency as the shorefront fireworks display drew a jam of vehicles. Local officials praised the handling of traffic during the peak period and encouraged safe driving amid large public turnout.
Police crowded the Second precinct were called when a boarder George McCormack hurled a glass shard from a struggle during a booze party at Mary Holtman’s boarding house on Katie Street. Holtman was cut on the scalp and taken to Bridgeport hospital in serious condition. McCormack fled and was being sought by police.
United States poised to dominate a crowded field as Finland risks challenges in sprint and field events. The article weighs boxers Dempsey and Firpo, Moe Madden’s show, and the odds on Wills. It previews Most Valuable Player race with Ruth, Cobb, Speaker in the American League and a star-studded National League slate led by Rosian-Croft, with Levine, ONeill, and Fournier among notable performers.
Connecticut patents issued July 1 list numerous individuals and firms from Bridgeport Hartford New Haven and other towns. Entries include designs for a spoon or similar article a submersible for navigation a lipstick holder and a machine tool apparatus among others. Several assignees and inventors span Bridgeport Hartford New Haven Stratford Milford Waterbury New London Glastonbury and more.
The Froquois Indians defeated the Putnams 19 to 9 at Seaside Park in a City League match. The infield play and pitching led by Toots Shea produced a clean, errorless performance. Leonard and Tyrbin contributed on offense while fielding solidly as the team secured the win.
The weekly index shows purchasing power relative to the prewar year 1914 and tracks general price levels. It lists 200 price quotes, weight sources, and publishing notes, with peaks around May 1920 and January 1922 and gradual changes through mid 1920s.
In Storrs Connecticut the egg laying contest shows a week total just over 4 percent down from last year and 62 eggs for the week, with Rhode Island Reds from Red Mount Farm Franklin Massachusetts toping the standings at 47 eggs. White Leghorns from Hanson’s Poultry Farm Corvallis Oregon were second with 46 eggs, followed by Hilltop Farm Suffield Connecticut with 53 eggs in a four-way tie for fourth. leading pens across breeds include Plymouth Rocks White Dover Laz Barred Wapping Conn Purdue University Barred La Fayette Ind and others. The aggregate results reflect the continuing nationwide decline in egg production despite a few regional gains.
New York May reports show little change in business with money conditions easy and markets steady. Flotation of the Hungarian reconstruction loan draws cheer during a period of producer activity. steel output at 35–40 percent capacity. Railroad earnings offset by lower operating costs. May class A rail earnings show improvement but remain restrained. Cotton prices fell after government crop data. commodity prices rose about one percent on bread and other factors. German loan prospects discussed with cautious optimism but financial terms needed. fall negotiations anticipated.
The report details the state of Lae First National Toward Bank of Bridgeport Connecticut at close of business on June 1924. It lists loans and discounts, deposits, reserve balances, cash, due from banks, securities, and other assets and liabilities. The document includes capital, surplus, undivided profits, and liabilities to the Federal Reserve and other institutions. A notary public attests to thetruth of the statement by Edmund Wolfe as president.
Market pricing shows carrots cabbage and many berries selling at strong top prices while lettuce weakens due to mixed quality. Potatoes and cantaloupes arrive steadier with peaches and tomatoes showing varied demand. wholesale quotes list boxed cantaloupes and assorted fruits, vegetables, poultry, dairy and live stock prices across the region.
New York July 6. Money rates and intermittent profit taking kept bond prices slightly below year’s highs. Foreign, industrial, and public securities showed strength while New York bankers aided an international loan for Hungary. The Mexican debt suspension was announced, with officials promising payments upon revival of financial equilibrium. New bond issues remained heavy, totaling about 2.5 billion dollars for the first half of 1924, with prospects of Canada’s 300 million offering in the new market. Zinc fund and lumber demand noted, while overall bond activity cooled after holiday volume.
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