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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
21
Babson asserts there is nothing for businessmen to fear in current labor demand, noting wage adjustments postwar and improving labor attitudes. He emphasizes living costs, productivity gains, and better management as key, with inflation fears easing and wages stabilizing as markets recover.
Wheat fell sharply on estimates of a slightly smaller 1923 domestic crop. July and September futures slid while corn and oats also declined. Provisions moved higher as hog values strengthened, despite mixed external signals from Liverpool.
Bridgeport traders report a slack in spring housing activity with builders and wage earners delaying projects. Despite ready funds and a hopeful market, high building material costs and cautious lending dampen confidence. banking officials anticipate a renewed buying surge soon as inventories and credits stabilize.
New York stocks fell sharply in a broad market retreat led by speculation tied to a curb-broker bankruptcy. Industrials posted notable losses while railroad shares and rail earnings offered no shelter. Highs and lows for the week reflected a volatile pullback despite April earnings and carload gains. Public interest in the worker remained low as brokers' loans dipped from May figures.
A Washington Commerce Bureau report tracks freight rate declines while living costs advance. It notes freight rates fell slightly but prices stayed higher than pre war levels, with mixed signals on the alignment of rates and consumer prices. The analysis highlights per ton revenue trends and the near parity of freight costs with older benchmarks, reflecting ongoing economic shifts in transport and retail.
A garbled OCR summary shows multiple realty firms and individuals linked to property notices. Names such as Paley Hb Mimvon de Withee Magni Viera and Charlotte, plus several firms including Realty and Peoples foci Mitak appear, with scattered addresses and values like S3.00n noted, indicating a mixed routine listing of property deals and notices.
A union leader accuses Manhasset Company of violating the law and triggering a strike. The report ties the dispute to broader labor activity in Washington and mentions stalled talks, potential penalties, and ongoing tensions affecting local workers.
New York stocks opened quietly with little change across bonds. Foreign issues remained firm while Serbian 3s gained 1 3 points. Industrials were mostly flat with Cerro De Pasco copper shares down 11 4 dollars. total value traded about 24 604 000.
Juce J-buns to morrow will ey here in a sharper distinction now. The report notes growth in new business production at many plants while contracts already placed remain a strong factor. Demand pressure in some areas has sharpened, though the overall pace shows cautious expansion after a rapid prior quarter. Weekly bank clearings total 79,104 Bon.
A fragmented report discusses the English cotton trade resisting U S standard measures and cites signs of tension in global markets. It notes foreign traders and evolving commodity practices shaping price and quality expectations across continents.
A compact, partial clipping notes a local public notice with unreadable lines and several named items. The readable segments reference entities such as Rita Bag, Taw PSym and Theo, with no clear action or date. The fragmentary text suggests a community notice or filing but lacks complete details.
Stocks show uneven activity with a surge in under the rule sales tied to Jones and Baker. British American Tobacco hits a record high near 233 8 on large volume as dividend news boosts sentiment. Durant Motors, Reo, Stutz dip. Imperial Tobacco reports strong earnings and a 35 1-3 cent dividend amid broad mining and candy sector chatter.
A fragmented report notes metal markets showing steadier spot prices in early June with cautious tone. References to delivery, lead times, and regional price movements mention St. Louis and nearby markets, but damaged text obscures precise figures and entities.
Washington reports Ambas Syron Tl. Herrick warned that 60 million dollars of undelivered American purchases from German firms in the Rhineland will be seized by French and Belgians on June 10. The Inter-Allied council cites authorities barring export without permits, despite efforts to obtain permits for American owners.
New York dairy markets show butter, creamery products and cheese with varied pricing. Creamery extras reach around 484 percent to 40 with firsts and specials noted, while whole milk and creamery products list diverse values. Nearby brown extras and coast whites appear in price listings, reflecting regional fluctuations in fresh dairy goods.
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