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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
15
The market shows heavy stocks with scarce short interest as prices set new lows. Professionals liquidated long positions three weeks ago, and few buyers remain. Bank loans to industry stay high, inflation rises, and hopes of near-term relief fade amid weak market liquidity.
Chicago reports the resumption of wheat futures trading as announced by the Board of Trade for December deliveries with opening prices around 2.70 to 2.75. Deliveries will be quoted for December and March, and wartime supervision under the Lever Act will continue until the end of the German war state.
Ten thousand workers in the oil field around Tampico Nave struck, according to government reports. The strike aims at a wage increase of 73 percent, with private adv indicating nearly two figures idle, threatening daily status interests more than Mexican authorities anticipate.
The commission approved a plan to extend preference for open top coal cars east of the Mississippi, a move miners generally welcomed as aiding the coal transportation problem and easing congestion.
A dense listing of stock transactions and figures across multiple firms and industries. Entries include American Can, Inter Nickel Waterkore, Lehigh Valley, Northern Pacific, Baldwin, Bethlehem Steel, Reading, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, and many others with prices, percentages, and lot sizes reflecting broad market activity Yesterday’s action shows varied performance and notable volumes across sectors from chemicals to rail and metal producers.
Reports describe a shift to a cent based quotation system for foreign exchange to simplify pricing. The change, aimed at reducing confusion, affects currencies including the English pound and various European and American markets, with emphasis on the impact on trade with South America and Alaska prospecting. The piece notes increased global demand for raw materials and the strategic role of American capital in postwar growth.
An ecological survey citing incomplete returns indicates world gold production will fall in 1920 from about 345 to 350 million dollars. 1918 production reached nearly 382 million dollars with the United States producing 58.29 million. First half 1920 reports suggest U.S. output below 50 million, hampered by water shortages for placer mining and stump mills.
Market brief from New York and Pennsylvania markets covering receipts and prices for cream, meat, potatoes, cabbage, sugar, flour, and oats. Includes bid levels for various grades, stock mention, and daily shipment context, with scattered references to local nearby prices and regional suppliers.
The York market reports ongoing weakness in coffee futures with prices dipping after opening, slight uptick on covering, then easing again. September and December contracts show multiple points of movement as trading closes near session lows.
In New York July reports July and October cotton futures rose modestly as late-session trading nudged prices higher. October contracts advanced from 52.38 to 54.10, July hit a fresh high, while nearby deliveries gained 11 to 20 points. port stocks and exports were listed among seasonal figures.
Fragmented OCR note from Liberty Bonds reporting July actions and bond figures. Mentions first and second leg pitches, child and victory references, with unclear monetary amounts and dates. No clear event or outcome is determined from the readable text.
Chicago July markets open with heavy selling amid weather concerns likely to limit price gains. Close was nervous with September wheat down to 2 1/2, December at 1.46 down to 1.44. Outs finished 1-8 con, 1924 down and provisions the same. Canada’s export debt shown at 2,000,119,30% as per the finance department statement.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce and associated clubs gathered for the Segond annual outing at the Jack Rock Gen try club yesterday afternoon. A lively program featured air shows, exhibition bouts, boating, and a country club dinner, with Pierce Vy Gakow directing sports and Capt Baward Mune in charge of activities.
Washington census bureau reports June consumption of 3,521 bales of lint and 83,060 of hinters, with June figures for the previous year at 16,083 bales of deters. Average price on Tuesday noted alongside these figures.
Officials warn trucks to avoid Seaside Park citing safety concerns and potential penalties. Communication notes strict enforcement and outlines penalties for violations.
July 1 reporting on Bastille Day observances in Washington with prospects of ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. The French flag year and wreath placements highlighted official homage to French soldiers.
The 18 year old withering MH Miefer, a pacemaster at Washington and widely known Rowan, composer of band and orchestra, died today of heart disease.
Fragmented OCR text from a New York area page mentions shipping, ships being placed, and various unclear names and places. The readable items include references to vessels near Teanaan and August dates, with scattered phrases about work and commerce, though coherence is limited. No clear events or persons can be confirmed.
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