Market News Terse On War Impact And Shares Rise
New York June 3 The market withstood German submarine shocks with notable ease. Industrials surged 1 to 4 points as official war notes supported optimistic gains. Baldwin Locomotive led a dramatic rise while rail and steel stocks showed strength despite higher freight costs. Mexican petroleum slipped on political risk while prospects of new tonnage for Tampico shipments offered hope to producers. Detroit United faces government takeover as political tensions rise amid labor strife.
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New York
Baldwin Locomotive
American
Sumatra
Mevican Petroleum
Vrio Grandee
Washington
Cal
Tampico
Steel
Reading
New Haven
Policy Critique On Bond Buying And War Loan Effects
The piece argues that civic zeal to buy Liberty Bonds has driven overSubscriber levels beyond affordable means and cites bankers on how such oversubscription harms markets. It notes the impact of 41-45 bonds and second 4s, with a suggestion to favor 16-30 year maturities if emissions stay low. It also covers corporate finance moves from American Car and Foundry, National Acme, and rail rate adjustments, highlighting earnings, dividends, and expected exports postwar. It lists projected gains and expense rises for several railroads, including Atchison, St Paul, Burlington, and Illinois Central.
Shippings Are Only Laggards in Rising Market
New York stock market opened with mixed signals as war news and submarine sightings influenced prices. Industrials and equipment led early gains while shipping issues lagged. final hour short covering revived many issues though shippings remained weaker. Trading volume reached 740000 shares with notable moves in Marine preferred and Liberty bonds.
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New York
Tune
Marine
Baldwin ‘Locomotive
General Electric
Rada
Reading
Union Pacific
St. Paul
New Haven
Amerissa Woolen
American Can
Pittsburgh Coal
Liberty
U.S
Recent Patents Issued to Inventors of State
Connecticut patents issued May 7 1918 list from A M Wooster Bridgeport solicitor includes Henry Costello bridgeport height gauge for micrometer calipers Edward Slye Hartford tacho meter Joseph Sachs Hartford witch operating device Lewis Heim Danbury device feeding rolls for end grinding grinding machine roll grinding machine John W Anderson New London valve setting gear for Diesel engines Peter M A J Azoline Tor-Mreton incubator attachment Edward Beach Ridgefield layout and transfer machine Charles Clark Plainville vehicle windshield Thomas Dunne Meriden propelling mechanism for vessels Peter N Landine Milford windshield
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New Connecticut
A. M. Wooster
Main Street
Bridgeport
Con
Henry O. Costello
Edward 4A
Slye
Hartford
Joseph Sachs
Lewis &, Heim
Danbury
John W. Anderson
New London
Peter M
A. J. Azoline
Tor- Mreton
Edward 8. Beach
Ridgefield
Charles R. Clark
Plainville
Thomas P. Dunne
Meriden
Peter N. Landine
Milford
Windshield
Prices Drop in Corn Market Amid U-Boat News
New York June 1 reports show a bearish corn market with prices down 1 1.5 to 3 1/2 cents as favorable Sunday weather and a large crop outlook offset by fears of shipping delays from Atlantic submarine activity. Oats remained steadier then weakened with corn. private yield estimates and a near record planted area supported a favorable long-term crop outlook.
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New York
B. W. Snow
Atlantic
Thord
Mattress Fire At 209 Remington Street Causes Minor Damage
A mattress blaze in a two family house at 209 Remington street triggered a noon alarm from Box 78. Inmates extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, leaving only minor damage. An accident inquiry will hold a 9:39 a.m. hearing in the county courthouse on the death of Josephine Monaco, killed by an automobile driven by Theodora Navahoski at Seaside Park Sunday night.
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Remington Street
John J. Phelar
County Court House
Josephine Monaco
Theodora Navahoski
Seaside Park
Divorce Notice in Fairfield County Court
Giesard May Downs files for divorce from Charles Edson Downs in Bridgeport Superior Court. Absent defendant, notice to be published in Bridgeport Morning Telegram on June 4 and 5 1918 as required by prior order. Clerk Fred W. Tracy oversees the process.
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Charles Son Downs
Bridgeport
Fred W. Tracy
Fairfield County
Gitwt
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices June 2 1918
Several death notices list young children and adults in this city with funeral details. Names include Robert Golightly David J O Rourke Ignacy Kowalski Lillian Florence White James Reilly Florence E Shea with emplacements at St Michael's and Lakeview Cemetery and services at area mortuaries and churches. Distinct families and dates referenced.
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Union Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Kowalski
Ignacy Kowalski
Lewis Street
St Michael's Arch B. CG
Lillian Florence
Harold Fred White
Beardsley Street
St Michael's Cemetery
Reilly
James Reilly
Atlantic Street
Severed Heart Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Géatt
Florence E
Rank Shea
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
G4att
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Mercantile Marine Preferred
Ite
Ean
Bond
Preferred
Atlantic Gulf
Detroit United
Detroit
American Car and Foundry
National Acme
Tairnesgrave
Atchison
Burlington
Tillnois Central
International Film Service
Axel Rasmussen
Lie
Mexico
Vila
Rasmussen
Villa
American Legion
Toronto
Canada
America
Pershing
U. S
T. L. Watson & Co
Corner Main
John Streets
Conn
New York Stock Exchange
Am 8 & Re Co
Stig Re Co
Atl G&w
Atch
T&s Fe
Ana Cop
Baldwin Loco
Balt & Ohio
Butte & Sup
Cana Pac
Calif Petrol
Cen -Lea Co
Chi M & St P
Cri&p
CRIGP
Chile
Chino
Chesa & Ohio
Col F & I
Baum
Erie
Gen Electric
Motora
Gt Nor Pf
Inter Nickel
Inter Paper
Ickans City
Louis & N
Lehigh Valley
Midvale
Missouri Pac
Neva
Nat Enamel
Nor Pac
Nynh&h
Mocw
Pennsylvania
William L. Kenly
Baker
Ryan
Aircraft Board
U-Boat
Tate
Chicago
California
L. Watson & Co
Tnis
Fay
Studa Corpia
Texas Oil
Union Pac
UN Cig
United Fruit
US Steel
Utah
Willys
Aetna
Keyston T & A
S Light
United Motor
Louisiana
Rochester
Downs Va
George P. Potter
Broad Street
Tel
Barnum
Savane Ton
Goodyear Roofing Co
Noble
John P. Keogh
Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York
P. O. Arcade
W. FF. Hammond, JR
John F. Fay
Superior Fabrics
Barnum 74
Roth-Blume
Main ST
TSS
Hughes and Chapman CO
Stratford Ave
Badgepore
Fairfield Ave
Earer
Walnut Beach
Shore
Brewster Street
Solomon &Co
State Sf
Automobile Directory
Studebaker
Forlys
Stratford Ate
State St
NEW Haven RR
Latte Investment Secure Rag
City National Basic Tes Depositore
Wald Street
Black Rock Ave
Capitol Ave
Brooklawn Ave
Ang
Norman St
Acetic &T
Noble ‘Ave
Brooks Bt
Boston Terrace
Near Arms Co
The
Bridgeport Land. and Title Co
Connecticut National Bank
Corner
Main and
Wall Streets
Mack
Chalmers
Metz
Ford
Cabrioles
Loyal
G. E. Nothnagle & Son
P.O
Chandler
Middle ST
Cray
Davis Electrical Equippe A Cereees
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