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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
15
Bridgeport market weakness persisted as deflation in credits dominated trading. New York and London factors steadied yet failed to spark demand. Volume stayed light with 465000 shares changing hands as speculation leaned toward high grade issues.
New York March reflects James S. Alexander president of the National Bank of Commerce of New York argues the credit strain in the United States stems from the rapid expansion of credit. He warns against increasing gold reserves and urges careful management of liquidity while noting consumer and luxury spending trends and the rise of cafeteria store chains to cut costs. He also discusses wartime plant utilization and the danger of exporting gold to settle trade balances as a risk to domestic business.
The 1919 Pennsylvania Railroad nominal report warns of service obligations to the public if the firm collapses and resumes fair returns on investments. It cites operating gains, taxes, and rising expenses, noting large shareholder holdings and that over 48 percent of stockholders are women.
Fragmentary OCR notes report prices and trade on commodities including corn, wheat, potatoes, swine, cotton seed, and iron. Mentions New York exchange day, bank balance, and unsettled market tones with scattered figures and terms.
Snow melt allows construction to restart as the building commission resumes its sessions. Permit approvals granted include new garages and additions on several streets, with multiple property owners named. A separate note mentions protest by the Manufacturers Association against Connecticut trolley and railroad concessions.
The Connecticut company reported a first quarter revenue decline after implementing a zone fare system. Officials cited higher operating costs and reduced passenger volume as factors. Local actions and further financial details were discussed in the capitol today, with losses noted across several divisions and regions.
A reporting of a bankers delegation arriving in the United States aboard the Beish steamer Tymperatayrea Laverpeat, with chatter about price movements in oil at twenty cents a barrel to 6.10, and ongoing discussions on manufacturing audits and market expectations amid currency and commodity shifts.
A historical record lists corporation filings with names and residences of officers and directors, amounts of paidup capital, and the principal state location and agent designated for service. It notes the clash of signatures and dates as part of the report, reflecting early corporate disclosure practices.
Fragmentary OCR reads about coffee market notes and futures with garbled figures. Mentions prices around 28 to 2a and a reference to sales and purchases, but many words are unreadable making specifics unclear.
Amateurs in Texas and beyond report wild wireless activity with free cooperative eavesdropping. Operators relay signals across hundreds of miles, sharing news from places like Los Angeles Houston and Corpus Christi. The practice connects hobbyists and an American Radio Relay League effort to promote long distance wire use.
Loui s Liggett has acquired the largest individual stake in Winchester Arms and plans a nationwide chain of Winchester hardware stores. The first stores will open in Providence on March 20 and Boston near April 1, with a flagship location on Madison Avenue and D Street in New York City. The move aims to expand retail outlets and capitalize on recovered demand for Winchester products.
A damaged OCR piece notes that cramped apartments and poor living conditions in Chicago and New York worsen family life and increase divorces. Dr. Royal S. Copeland, head of the Health Department, says substandard quarters drive social decay and shiftlessness, reflecting broader urban distress.
The House approved 210 to 40 funds for foreign trade attaches replacing committee proposals. The measure includes 205000 dollars for service expenses and addresses objections raised by members. Debate focused on economic and diplomatic implications of increasing staffing and operations.
Cotton prices surged with March hitting a new season high while May and July advanced. May sold to 85.6 percent, closing near 95.06. Overall market steady with gains around 60 points. Port receipts totaled 18,477 bales and U.S. port stocks stood at 1,420,160.
Grain trading opened with corn showing steady demand as a market rebound pushed May delivery to the day’s high. Receipts fell short of expectations while a leading authority noted 220000 more bushels consumed this season than last year, lifting shorts and commission houses to steady buying near day’s end.
Liberty bond figures show movement as market results from the March auction are announced. Officials note shifts in yields and investor demand for government securities amid ongoing economic updates.
A garbled OCR line from March discusses a local dry goods market with references to purchases and sales, mentioning possibly Buays and sills amid unclear text about a test. The fragment hints at trade activity but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
A garbled record lists quit claim and mortgage deeds involving Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Items mention Karer in Rose M Spragans property and various parcels on Stratford Avenue, Hancock Avenue, and Floral Place, with flips to individuals including Frank Lacy Anna Lacy Samuel Greenbaum and Charles Treeger. The text references Lot numbers 182 186 and 4 and prices around 2000 6000 dollars, plus multiple named parties and property locations in Stratford Stratford Avenue Mead Street and Newfield Avenues.
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