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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
16
A light critique notes that true pro style in millinery rejects bulky floral hats like carrots sunflowers and tomatoes as fashion statements. The piece argues for simpler, elegant hat designs for women rather than excessive adornment.
The Common Council on March 4, 1918 adopted a resolution directing the Clerk to notify interested parties to appear at City Hall on March 18, 1918 at 8 PM to be heard on discontinuing Asylum Street Extension from property now or formerly owned by J Rooney easterly to Palisade Avenue. Attest J ALEX H ROBENSON City Clerk.
A compilation of recently issued Connecticut patents lists inventors and their designs across cities including New Haven Hartford New Britain New Britain Greenwich Middletown Plantsville Norwichtown and Glastonbury. Notable items cover grinding dies windage sight for firearms electric switches lock take up mechanisms looms chain construction and faucet or holder designs.
Grand jury in New Haven returns first degree murder indictments against Vinzenzo Plegge Vincenzo Codispoll Salvatore Castiglione Antonio Simparenti and Pasquale Luca in the Carlo Guarnieri killing of January 10 in West Haven. All but Castiglione are in custody. they plead not guilty and await trial. A coroner ties robbery to the death. The report also notes misstatements about Andean peaks, citing Chimborazo and other elevations.
New York reports a tense market mood amid debates on dividend liberalities for augmentations and road guarantees. January results favor southern carriers but overall earnings lag, with class 1 roads posting December losses and a yearlong deficit. Studebaker warns profits won t resume until peace. 1917 sales down sharply. Colorado Fuel and Iron sees payroll growth outpace hiring while costs rise. International Harvester yields and debt clearance noted. Market psychology shifts toward short selling amid Liberty Loan financing questions.
New York March 1 Prices in the corn market were largely steady from Saturday with little futures interest. Receipts were ample in the West and transportation issues limit export and domestic demand. Exporters and oats buyers show willingness to pay modest cash premiums, while embargo fears constrain trade activity.
Washington reports the four aides to Director-General of Railroads McAdoo will earn about 15000. The pay cuts range from 40 to 85 percent compared with previous salaries. The article notes possible eliminations of certain board positions and hints at broader railroad wage adjustments amid policy debates.
New Haven stock market closes with a general gain led by coal and copper issues and a strong move in Reading. Major gains include Lehigh Valley Norfolk and Western and Baltimore and Ohio while metals and oils rise on improved trade conditions. Total volume reaches 875000 shares with varied performance across sectors and bonds showing irregular or heavy activity.
Curbs show yields on French municipal bonds differ from U S offerings. In stock markets, British securities fetch higher yields while Montana Power bonds grade strong credit, aligning with Manhattan elevated status. Hydro electric firms face cost disparities but maintain favorable positions under current conditions.
Reported New York cotton quotations range with high and low figures amid daily market activity. Traders, including WL Watson & Vas, note varied bids and closing ranges as prices reflect supply demand dynamics.
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