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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1920

Page

15

Threat of General Railroad Strike Dampens Stock Market

The market drifted on news of a looming railroad strike as investors awaited the labor board decision on wages. Trading was thin with mixed results, declines from two to four points in top issues, but some net advances emerged later. Official word on the wage award was due tomorrow, with labor representatives signaling displeasure and caution for investors.

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Memory Trick Revealed In Local Trolley Case

A New Haven woman identified the missing young woman as Mrs. William Schmidt after the suspect admitted fleeing from her aunt in Haven last week. The case unfolded as the woman rode trolley cars, hid her past, and claimed memory loss to avoid police. Local coverage notes political chatter about convention candidates and regional views on Prohibition era issues.

New Haven Ferogo William Schmidt New Haver Hillside Yandehe Ighe

Turkuish Exodus Tension as Turks Flee Greek Occupation

Dispatch from Smyrna reports British commissions seeking to calm displaced Turkish populations amid growing exodus ahead of Greek occupation. The exodus stretches into Italian and Bulgarian areas while Constantinople crowds with Turkish families seeking safety.

Smyrna Asia Minor Ismyrna Turkey Supreme Council

Railroad Commissioners Clash Over Express Monopoly

Washington officials from interstate commerce and state railway commissions debated whether wartime consolidation of the American Railway Express Company should continue. Proponents argued permanent consolidation would stabilize the express business and satisfy railroads, while opponents warned a monopoly would harm the public interest.

Washington Ind America Hailway Express Company A. J. Thom Thom Sre Remerier Iwi Express Company Vansulida Ume Juan 2 Renton Stale Commie

No Oil in Australia as Fuel for Steamers

Washington reports a fuel shortage threatens shipping in Australia. The American consul in Sydney warns diverting burning ships from Australian trade, noting Lorain and Circeats laid up for coal shortages and urging fuel reuse to prevent delays.

Australia Washington Alby Ih Department of Commerce Sydnex Australan Lorain Sydney Parma Ameri

Bridgeport Wholesale Market Report Turbulent Prices

Bridgeport Market notes wholesale potato prices at 10 540 per ton amid mixed vegetable offerings. California cantaloupes light supply while Georgia cantaloupes poor quality. raspberries scarce. Jersey tomatoes low quality. oranges and pears showing variable pricing. creamed dairy and poultry products listed with assorted regional prices. Wheat, corn and hog futures rally amid bearish weather signals and intermarket movements.

California Georgia Jersey Qhart

Connecticut Woolen Mills Closing Hurts Local Weavers

A survey of Connecticut's eastern woolen industry shows mills shutting due to cancelled orders. The closure affects 1,775 women and 1,363 men out of work as factories halt operations and lay plans to resume.

Burke Connecticut Vaudlyine Arda

Agree on Water Route for New England Coal York

Leaders from coal and fuel groups in New England agreed at a conference that coastwise shipments from Atlantic ports will supply fuel to ease the New England goal shortage. The plan aims to prevent widespread industrial shutdowns by directing coal via a water route to the region.

NEW England Coal

New York Markets Mixed Slab of Prices and Exports

Fragmentary notes show market chatter on grain futures and commodities in New York. References include spot firmness for wheat and varied quot es for white and other grades, with occasional prices and percentages noted for baskets and byproducts.

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Cotton market ends Month on New highs amid heavy arrivals

The market rose as late positions were pushed higher with gains around 49 to 65 points amid welcome weather reports. July futures closed stronger despite liberal arrivals from New Orleans, boosted by improved export demand and higher port activity with 2,940 bales reported exported.

New York Iveston U.S

Liberty Bonds Rally Boosts War Bond Drive in New York

Treasury notes and Federal Reserve clearinghouses report robust Liberty Bond sales as New York exchanges push the war bond drive. Officials cite strong participation from investors and banks, with higher demand noted across multiple bond series.

New York Treasury Federal Reserve

Bright Business Outlook Shapes Election Canvass

A broad note discusses a forthcoming election canvass, optimistic about turnout and economic conditions. It mentions farm labor, credit, and steel stock ownership trends, with speculation on harvest prospects and potential industrial shifts including silk production in the south led by Varian KR Osigiat. It notes looming supply factors and implied confidence in market strength.

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Hamburg America Line Takes Favorable View of Opening Route

Washington July 14. Developments on the former Hamburg American trade route show no shipping is viewed as endangered by the proposed American merchant marine expansion. The Hamburg American Line and the American Ship and Commerce Company anticipate a revival of competition with former German fleets, aiming to reopen the Brest port to American shipping.

Washington Peropment Man Benson Shipping Board Os Ingjar Siiok Lic Amerisin Erchant Marine Doner Life Fleets Inerid

Coffee futures dip amid liquidation and Brazil reports

New York July 1 The coffee market showed weakness with September near 171.20 and November around 11:30. March at 1.57 and copper cables from Brazil cited Armister reports as liquidation and short covering affected prices amid partly absorbed losses. Pennsylvanian rail workers face a 10 percent wage cut this week, announced by the company in Philadelphia, amid injury concerns and schedule changes.

York Brasil Armiter

Coal distribution plan for New England and Northwest

Washington reports a universal commerce commission hearing on a plan to unify coal supply from western territories to New England, the Northwest, and Canadian areas. Details are withheld, but officials say sufficient coal is mined in western regions, yet distribution remains unsettled for winter needs.

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Realty Records Quit Claim Deeds File Summary

Real estate records show quit claim deeds involving Mechanics and Mariners Savings Bank and various buyers including Warde, Avnet Me, and Joseph Kolesar. Transactions reference multiple streets and avenues such as Capitol, Providen, and Lenox, with monetary figures around 13 000 dollars and parcels described across numerous properties.

Hank Dal W. Warde Sofavenir Avnet Me Webstein Aedes Street Peskey Peavbient de Miva Vapitolager Gridgeyait Land and Title Company Prevaient Devalapner Paranion Te Preces Cutol Avemib Leopold We Julius Gorn Frederien A. Darsoos Courlland Feo Savings Biokip Wofred B Fane Capitol Avenue Lee Hansen Avery el Renul Lenox Levine Joseph Elizabeth Haifa Tiy Wiaahera Pitces Aly Favis Stree Hansen Tiarold Wy Grinne Courlland Wermen Niver Ra Damen Leonard Taportit Aginatre W. Bowers Charles Irene Bowen Guy Buller Mary Cavy Hotler Madison Highlands Cigurge TR Crawford O Ss. Torwith and Company, Incorporated Garrat Morigreac Deeds Ichmida Tonelli Provident of Development Corppretion Canival Anal Willeide Avenues Harry J Jata W. Wu

Dry Goods Notes From New York The Quiet Market

Dry goods markets in New York report overall quiet trading. January prices for Main and dress ginghams extend into spring, yarns stay calm, silks dull and burlaps quiet with subdued activity across branches.

New York

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