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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
17
Market summary notes bonds sagging in sympathy with declining stocks and rising call money to 6 percent. Prices show mixed readings across issues from government bonds to foreign issues as investors respond to recession fears.
Foreign exchange trading in New York was quiet with little movement across major rates in line with conditions in London. Sterling slipped about half a cent to 4.11 and the French franc fell a few points to 0.32, while German marks hovered near 0.0007.
Copper remains quiet in New York spot and futures while tin eases on spot and nearby contracts. Iron prices held steady with no change, zinc quiet, and Liad shows steady spot values. East St. Louis markets show nearby gaps in spot aria. Anthnony. sport 6.
Money New York reports a June 26 market summary with call money at high 6 and low 5 1 2, ruling closing bid 6, offered at 6, and call loans against acceptances at 4 1 2.
Market conditions show berries and leafy vegetables at lower prices due to heat and smaller receipts. Cantaloupes firmer, peaches and plums steady, lemons scarce, cauliflower scarce. note cannery and wholesale activity with assorted fruit and vegetable price ranges and livestock, hay, and grain figures.
Stocks faced broad selling as major industries including United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel hit new lows amid liquidation of collateralized stocks. Rail shares slid on capital and weather concerns, while banks saw withdrawals and higher call money. May earnings rose modestly for some rail systems, yet overall market sentiment remained weak.
Washington report via Ralph F. CouucH notes May prices push the average six room brick house cost 114 percent above 1913. Commerce Department findings say material costs are at their highest in two years, up about 22 percent in 11 months, with construction slowing in many areas due to material and labor shortages. Rental standards linger at peak but may fall if activity stalls.
Quotations from Agricultural Economics with state board input show wheat prices sinking while corn holds. Feed markets remain cautious with higher deferred delivery wheat feeds, steady linseed meal, quiet cottonseed meal, and light demand for hominy and seed. Hay receipts up. prices mostly steady to lower for best grades. straw dull. fresh produce and eggs steady. overall demand moderate with notable firmness in native strawberries and spring lamb.
Walter Szybicki revealed that Michigan couple Natalie Rybicki and her husband continue living in the same house to cut costs amid a pending divorce. Natalie attempted suicide by gas after fearing their son Ward Kid was kidnapped. she is recovering in hospital.
June 24. Weakness in New York market spreads across curl securities as Moody oil issues lead declines. Imperial 641 falls from 98 34 to 97, Standard of Indiana drops to 64 12, and Standard of Kentucky to 86. Gillette Safety Razor drops sharply, while Mutual Oil, Maracaibo, and International Petroleum show poor demand. Motor stocks slide as trading slows amid broad selling and lingering nervousness.
Grain prices dropped on renewed selling as harvesting of winter wheat advances and improving spring crop prospects in the northwest. Wheat September and December hit new season lows while corn eased and provisions mixed with hog values. Overnight arrivals and broader market softness in New York and Liverpool contributed to the declines.
Warranty and quit claim deeds list transfers for Pixlee Place Hancock Avenue Taft Avenue Main Street Madison Avenue and Capitol Avenue plus mortgages totaling 1000 4710 4000 6006 and 3000 involving parties such as Lorenzo and Giuseppe Manende Dehner Samuel N Schnee Ignatz Schwartz Henry Dietz Andrew and Mary Duesay Peter Aronson Bletiod Angela Corso Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank The Bridgeport Associated Charities and others on varied street addresses with dollar amounts flagged for mortgages or deeds
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