Erie Stocks and Bridgesport Trade Signal Bright Outlook
Bridgeport merchants report improved retail sales and steady manufacturing activity. Local plants such as Locomobile Jenkins Brothers and Holmes and Edwards show strong output. savings rise and joblessness remains low, with optimism for a late summer or fall business advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Thade
DeVer H. Warner
Warner
Warner Brothers Co
Locomobile
Jenkins Brothers
Jenkins Valve
Y. H. Collier
Bridgeport Crane Aerplant
Hoyt Catlir
Bulliard Tool Machine Company
Holmes and Edwards Ciision
International Silver Company
William B. Griffin
Peter Dave
Davey Brothers
J Eamund P. Dodge
Employment Managers' Association
Naugatuck
Savings
Dividend Checks Surpass Those of 1923
The article compares May 1924 to May 1923, showing general activity below last year and production, financing, and employment down. It highlights cheap money as a bright spot and cites high costs, cautious buying, and political uncertainty as temporary slowdowns, with a hoped for future restoration of prosperity.
Treasury Balance Snapshot From June 21
The U S Treasury reports a balance as of June 21 totaling 24 2 709 956 dollars. The brief notice notes the date and amount without elaboration.
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Washington
Cotton market opens with mixed moves in New York
The cotton market opened five points higher to fractional lower, then at 10 30 two private reports showed bullish signals. July futures moved from 28.20 to 28.535 before profit taking trimmed gains and closed near 28.34. Weather favored crops with rain in Little Rock and San Antonio, heavy rains in New Orleans, and eastern winds with generally warmer western conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jay
Carolinas
Little Rock
San Antonio
New Orleans
Markets at a Glance New York and Overseas Trade Update
Markets at a Glance reports irregular New York stocks with Bethlehem steel at a 1924 low. Ronda steady with foreign exchanges trading slightly lower. Government issues firm. Sterling mixed, trade slightly down. Cotton high, sugar steady, coffee prices heated by weather in Canada. Corn firm amid unfavorable crop forecasts. Cattle dull and easier, hogs lower amid weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bethlehem Sieel
Colton
Coffe Commission
Canada
Trading Abated but Stock Prices Continue Advances
Stock prices rose further in a New York market despite sporadic profit taking and short selling. Trading was light as professionals waited for developments at the Democratic National convention with gains led by Erie, Nickel Plate, and Chesapeake and Ohio as rumors of a rail consolidation boosted rail stocks. U.S. Steel and other major issues edged up while Bethlehem Steel faced concern over a dividend and Sears Roebuck resumed dividends, lifting that issue briefly before settling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie
Nickel Plaza
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pere Marquette
Eris Common
Northwest
Ood
Great Northern
Northern
Local Produce Market Clears Receipts and Prices June 24 1934
Liberal receipts of native fruits and vegetables mark the morning market with a weak tone and lower prices for lettuce asparagus strawberries and tomatoes. Strawberries arrive by boat from Long Island and quality remains good. peas lettuces onions and potatoes show mixed movements while meats and butter hold firmer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Long Island
Khennery
Debentures Put On Sale By Shubert Theatres
Shubert Theatre corporation announces public sale of 4 million dollars in debenture bonds marking a rare Wall Street financing of legitimate theatre enterprises. The group controls 84 theatres in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Easton and 87 other cities and plans to offer 260 thousand shares of stock to the public in time.
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New York
Wall Street
Shubert Theatre Corporation
Chicago
Philadelphia
Easton
Foreign exchange quotations in New York markets
June 24 foreign exchange rates show bids and cables for major currencies including Great Britain 481 7 8 demand and 432 1 8 cables, France 6.26 demand, 5.27 cables, Italy 4.32 demand and 4.02 1 3 cables, Belgium 4.89 demand and 4.60 cables, and Argentina 92.42 with Brazil 10.87 notes, plus Tokio 41 1 2 demand.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
piche-Slovalia
Jugo-Slavia
Austria
Houmania
Argentina
Market prices for livestock and hay and grain
The notice lists LIVESTOCK AND MEAT prices for cows calves hogs and veal with ranges per hundredweight and per pound. It also gives HAY AND GRAIN dealer prices at the door per 100 pounds or ton with figures for hay oats corn wheat bran gluten cottonseed meal and other feed components.
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Tub
Merger Talk Ties Erie Nickel Plate and C H&O Railroads
Rumors from New York finance circles say the Van Sweringen interests may gain control of the Erie and merge with the Nickel Plate and Chesapeake and Ohio to form a vast 10,000 mile system. A consolidation would likely take years and involve Pere Marquette and other lines. heavy trading in Erie bonds and C and O Nickel Plate shares signals strong market interest.
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New York
van Sweringen
Cleveland
Brig
Chesapeake and Ohio and
Mickel Plate
Financial District
Pere
Erie
Commodity Prices New York Cash Quotes June 24
Current cash prices for staple commercial products shown in New York reflect a year ago comparison. The list covers key commodities with notes on changes and market context for traders and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metal market report shows copper easing in New York
In New York copper eased with electrolytic spot and nearby at 12 3 8 to 12 1 2 and futures at 12 1 2. Tin stayed easy with spot and futures at 43 26. Zinc and lead held steady around 7.00 and steady prices. Antimony, in Saint Louis, noted spot and futures activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Treasury surplus of half a billion announced
Washington reports government receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 will exceed expenses by more than five hundred million dollars. Secretary Mellon notes the excess stems from unexpected cash payments by the British Government and railroad security sales, with March and June tax receipts also higher than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellon
Bri
Railroad Administration
Feed and grain price trends from June 20 1924 market report
The report shows wheat prices easing from recent highs while remaining firm overall, with better spring and winter belt weather and new Southwest wheat on sale. Corn hits a new high with strong demand, light receipts, and oats holding firm. Feed market remains strong due to light demand and limited offerings. linseed and cottonseed meal firm with small supplies. Hay trades quiet but firm for top grades, with premium cars. Prices quoted per ton and per bushel in listed 100-pound sacks and carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
State Board of Agriculture
Connecticut
Boston
Amathy
Timothy
Weastern
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Lee
AT & SF
Balt & Ohio
Barnsdal Ali
Beth Sul
Ches & Ob
OM & St P
Gg & E
Dupont
Mdicott
Fleisuchmann
Houston
Kennecot
Lee Tire
RSE & Ae
Lehigh
Aco Marine
Ict A. Ea
MEH & T Pf
Mont Ward
Nash
NY Centre
Philips Petade BS
Bann Rey
South Ry
St Gas & 1300
Ann Studehaver
Texas Co B
Ann Tex Gulf
AON Wickwire
Woolworth
Ehi
Ise
U.S. Treasury
Fidelity Loan Corp
Middle St
Col. John
J. Miller Shatet
W. J. Wade
Hawley Ave
Hilallentha. and Company
Tilo Main Sir Security
Maren
Nickel Plate
van Weringens
U. S. Steel Common
Cayamel Fruit
Schulie
United Cigar Stores
Sears Roebuck
Atlantic Refining
Montana Power
Brooklyn-Manhattan
Colorado
Montgomery Ward
Central Leather
Shuberts
Liberty
Treasury
C & 018
van Sweringens
Pitts
Steel
A Nl
Metal Market
James Staples & Cotalankers Private
State Street
State Bank
Bonds Bank Stocks
Connecticut Securities
Investment Service
E. B. Merritt & Co
Main Street
Conn
Main St
F. G. Lalley
Y. Stock Exchange
N. Y. Cotton Exchange
N.Y. Coffee & Sugar
Exch Chicago Board of Trade
Broadway
New York City
American and British Mfg. CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Machinery & Equipment
Crescent Ave
Gerth’s Realty Experts
Fifth Ave
New York, N. Y
Noble
Investment Department
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Russia Insurance Co
Hincks Bros. & CO
Telephone Barnum
The
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Robert M. Sperry
I Rae Syle
Elm Street
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