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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
13
The United Illuminating Co operating in this city and New Haven reported 1921 operating surplus after all charges and dividends of 258,121 dollars, up 176 percent from 1920. Earnings per share rose as efficiency improved, with gross earnings in 1921 at 9,904,237 dollars, and a capital stock of 6,865,000 dollars outstanding.
Recorded transfers show Realty deeds between multiple parties. Transactions include The Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing Company and Holland er Brothers Company exchanging two parcels on Barnum Avenue. Henry EB Seeley and Charles Patrick on Henderson Street. Arthur C. Waceier to Elisa Marquet on East Main Street. Samuel Leibowitz to Alfred Fox Piano Company on Randall Avenue. and several other parcels on Whittier Street Ridge Avenue Stratford and Woodlawn avenues plus Center and Midland streets. Amounts listed include 30 0900 and 1200 dollars among others, with numerous owners transferring Realty interests.
In Hartford on July 26 a hearing over the bankruptcy estate of Frirbie and Company ended with a 25 percent dividend to creditors to be paid within ten days. Trustee William H. Josefi of Thompsonville reported assets of 199,693.19 dollars and securities worth 140,440 dollars. Counsel fees of 20,000 dollars were approved for Frank L. Shipman and Frank A. Leary. The firm sought discharge, with a hearing set for August 17.
The Electric Cable Company of Yonkers, a subsidiary of Hoabishaw Electric Cable Co., resumes full time work after meetings led by Thomas G. Per king. June shipments reached about $820,000 with orders totaling $1.2 million, and forward work stands at $2.3 million. Creditors and the receiver have not announced a settlement.
Washington reports indicate strong investor reception for the Treasury four and one quarter percent four year notes dated May 1 1929 maturing September 18 1926 subscriptions are being received by the Federal Reserve banks the treasury official announcement denies press reports of a four and a half percent note and cautions against misstatements arising from press transmission
New York July 26 bond market showed brisk advance in Victory notes and war bonds as Treasury announced redemption of 1.0 billion dollars of that issue next December. Liberty 1st 41-4s rose to a year high of 101.78 while other issues in the group firmed. Foreign loans were dull with minor shifts. Mexican fours varied slightly. Cuba cane sugar strengthened. Total sales value reached 17.68 million. A major new offering was Philippine Government thirty year bonds at 1.5 per cent with underwritings including Otis Steel and Havana Electric Railway notes.
July 26 curb market sees firmer trading with gains in many issues. Stutz Motor stock draws bids, a house tests market with offers around 10 then 16, stock trades about 700 after removal from the stock exchange. Barany Motor and Lincoln, Reo, and Daimler models show steadiness, while Philip Morris fluctuates. Acme Coat edges higher. rubber shares show heaviness amid trade rumors and quick buying interest.
New York July 26 state bank for stock notes the Stutz Company block held as security for loans to Allen A Ryan after his failure for 13 099 900. A bid of 21 was offered but no sellers appeared. Public auction planned August 2 unless sold privately. Market turmoil hits Continental Candy Bethlehem Motors and other listed stocks amid frenzied curb trading.
Tax Collector Edward A. Drew reports about 104 daily warnings to delinquents and notes efforts to compel payment. Despite a $2 per year personal tax, over 10 609 unpaid accounts remain, with many long standing debts reportedly settled this week as names may be turned over to the prosecuting attorney.
Metal prices in New York show Tin steady around 32 to 59, antimony at 1.12 to 5.37, and other metals with mixed to steady quotes. The report notes small fluctuations in copper and lead, with spot markets in East St. Louis and nearby regions showing stable trends amid limited liquidity.
New York July 86 Stocks opened strong but faltered as heavy selling broadens. Oils and Motors, Mexican Sea board, United States Steel, and other leaders faced renewed pressure amid mixed earnings and rising costs. Trading limited by tight call money rates, with about 700000 shares exchanging hands and a cautious market tone persisting through the session.
Trustes Samuel Tteleh ordered the sale of Morris Metal Products Co. assets at public auction free of liens. The Bridgeport area plant, appraised near 1.0 million dollars, includes seven acres with eight buildings and machinery. Proceeds will pay creditors after claims are tested. sale methods and minimum price to be set by trustees Reich and McNeil.
A July 26 report from the Science Service notes interest on the national debt reached 9 0 percent of total ordinary expenses for the federal government’s last fiscal year ending June 30 1922. Total ordinary expenses were 8 278 6 million with Army 466 million Navy 477 million and Veterans Bureau 1 1 million. Shipping Board outlays stood at 87 million.
The New York foreign exchange market showed broad activity with sterling demand down under 4.45 and allied remittances steady. German marks and northern European bills were generally firm while specific quotations for Paris Antwerp Amsterdam Vienna Stockholm and other centers appeared with varied rates.
Grain trading in Chicago showed a modest upturn on renewed export demand, yet gains proved transient amid unsettled prices. Wheat for September slipped to 1.67, December to 2.09 1-2, corn fell 4-8 to 18-8 cents, oats rose 3-4, and provisions dropped up to 82 cents. Red winter wheat shipments from Gulf ports addressed demand in Mexico, with daily export totals near 2 million bushels. Packery selling dominated as hedging and country offerings rose, and threshing reports signaled weakness in the market.
Call money was easy with high 4 and low 3, the ruling rate at 4. Sidly offered at 1 1-2, last loan 3. Call loans against acceptances stood at 31-4.
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