Renewed Selling Drives Break in Stock Market Trends
The market saw a sharp break as renewed liquidations hit industrial and oil issues on March 11. Mexican Petroleum plunged to new lows, railroad shares fell, and Reading showed resilience at session close amid tax and dividend anxieties affecting Pennsylvania and West Jersey rail lines.
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Broadan Wall
New York
Stiacks Br
Reading
Sterling Exchange
Railroad Department
Pennsylvania
Liberthea
Jssue
West Jersey and Sea Shore Railroad Company
The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York Stock Exchange
Mexican Eagle
Hering
State Income Tax Now Proposed If Other Plans Fail
Hartford March 11 A state income tax is the alternative to raise revenue if gasoline tax and other plans fail. Senator Trumbull says the plan may be adopted if opposition wanes, with highway figures showing 72 000 000 gallons of gasoline sold annually in Connecticut yielding 720 000 in tax. A favorable committee report seemed likely after hearings. Cuban sugar sales to the U S and foreign buyers were reported, with Porto Rico offerings and price details noted.
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Hartford
General Assembly
Ania
Trumbull
Buett
Charles J. Bennett
Connectticut
Cuban Finance Committee
Eents c
Porto Rico
Labor Secretary Offers Help to Mollify Packers
Washington March 41 The Labor Department offered its services to settle wage dispute between packinghouse employers and workers. Secretary Davis sent telegrams to unions after a conference with President Harding and requested packers and employees appoint two representatives each to meet with department agents to readjust the dispute feared to trigger a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Davis
Harding
Department of Tabor
Cotton markets steady on quiet demand and Liverpool tone
Cotton trading in New York showed subdued activity as southern spot offers fell short of expectations. Prices opened up several points on better English cables but overall demand remained weak amid stock and grain softness. Reports cited Liverpool improvements and a possible Far Eastern buying interest, while lingering war reparations ambiguity weighed on sentiment.
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New York
Liverpool
Cent
Wall Street
Ivery
Heer
China
Livestock Owners Rail Against Rate Hikes Nationwide
Washington March 12 The National Livestock Association filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against major railroads over higher rates on ordinary livestock. President Everett C Brown said the group will push to restore transportation charges to normal levels as reports cite discouraging effects of the rate changes. Members include buyers and sellers from twenty seven key livestock markets.
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Washington
National Livestock Association
Interstate Commierce Commission
Everett C. Brown
Brown
Tam
Copper Drops to Lowest Figure In Seven Years
NEW YORK March 1 Copper prices fell to a new low since early World War days as buyers shrank and inquiries dwindled. Producers and dealers held back while smaller lot sales troubled the market. Quoted at 13 cents per pound with prompt delivery around 12 3 4 cents, copper stocks rise as production outpaces consumption, leaving a monthly surplus around 40 million pounds. Foreign demand remains weak though some English cash business occurs.
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Cesnar
Liberty
Victory
Stove
New York
Sfill Holding
T Cartain Custom
Geauring
Journal
Cerei Tain Electrical and Steel Corporations
England
Standard
Electralytia
London
Brazil markets and local notices mix in Bridgeport listings
Scattered remarks on Brazil exchange rates and port receipts contrast with local public notices. Bids for boilers and dynamos open March 25 1921 at City Hall records. Read School rummage sale March 2 to 4 benefits Read School. Probate notices in Bridgeport address claims due within six months.
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Teaems' Association
Read School
North Pond Athletic Club
Orth Ave
River St
Marth
Istate
Connecticut
Bridgeport
SS. Prabate Court
Katate
Margaret J. Osborn
Irict
District of
Viola
Iit
Tollin
Whipple
Vale Ss
Last Year's Wheat Harvest Shows Gain in Most Foreign Countries
New York reports show world wheat harvest gains in most countries outside the United States and Argentina. Falls in the U.S. and Argentina are noted, while Canada India Australia France Romania and Germany show substantial increases. Weather and drought affect forecasts, with France Germany and Britain cited for varied conditions and outlooks.
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New York
United States
Argentina
Great Britain
Canada
India
Austrausia
France
Roumania
Germany
Repartimant O A Mure
Lus Vin
Fygnee
Industrial News Gives Set Back To Grain Market
CRICAGG reports a troubled grain market with heavy selling and nervous trading as wheat and corn declined amid fears of price suppression. Authorities probe stolen Liberty bonds worth £50,000 sold at half price, suggesting a wider ring affecting legitimate markets.
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Cricagg
United States
New York
Lewis
Kings County
Ita
Lewin
Nathaniel Wheeler
Abe Cohen
Yeaterday
Caher
Liberty Bonds Market Report From New York March 11
Liberty bond trading closes with mixed figures in New York on March 11. Prices show varied results across bond series including 99 and 86.80 for different issues, with totals around 4585.40 and other small lots noted.
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New York
Mar
Verney
Early Opening Of Spring Trade Seen by Dun's
Dun's reports an early spring trade opening with favorable weather aiding distribution and moderate textile sector activity. Demand remains cautious, with buyers deferring large commitments until conditions stabilize and widespread price support reappears.
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Dun’s
Hing Deason
Sping Rede
Hecmons
Jamal
Lime Bank Cigarings
Building Permits Reported For Various Properties
Permits totaling S135,050 were issued yesterday by the sailing Inspector. Projects include a two family house at 204 Center shest, store front alterations and four toilets at 1326 State aireet for Logan brothers laboratory, garage at 180 Perrett avenue, red and Mary Slempel, garage at 112 Wentworth street, Emmons store at 312 Hast Main street with addition to Vine street, and other work on Vine and Park avenues.
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Center Shest
James Dinlan
Logan Brothers
Stratford Wavenie
American Tube and Stamping Company
Seaview Avenue
Dennis
Keller
Perrett Avenue
Red
Mary Slempel
Wentworth Street
Ethel Johnson
Johnson
Vine and
Park
He. Emmons
Vine Street
Avenue
H. Emmons
Bradley Street
Tdi MM
Bradbury
Gellar
Wall For Fiture
Savage
Tas
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American Steel Foundries
West Jersey and
Sea Shore R. R
Parent Road
American Stent Voundries Company
R. T. Laman
the. Company
Griffin Wheel Company
Federal Department
Sig
South Side
Cannon St
Barnum
Post Publishing Company
Kelly Pringsie
Allied C&d
Kerstona T & R
Basoh Macar
Laska Veel
Amer
Car & F
VaShyszaq
Tao Mingo
Paci
Consol
Ramsey
An & H
Amer Smetting Vana North’ Pacific
Kia Pet
Pacific T & al
Balcova
Nat Pitts
Bette Motors
van Ba
al Suger AG
Ben Steelane
Stl & S Fr
Tye
Senta
Choo &'S
Seneca Copper
Aya
Obaker
Sul & South
Denver & Rio
Union Pacific
Ivy
Tinton Pacific
Ada
Anmitair
Eekrice Plati
I Motors
Goodrich
Iter
Foreig
Whopethials
Sol Emerald
Durant Motor
Petty
Sar
Butler
Midway
IGN
Mor & Co
Brasil
Board of Park Commissioners
Security
Main Street
Power House
Atesmer Lenair
Steeplechase Island
Aarhar
Board OF Park
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Erved
Roumshis
Hungary
Lee
Tadish
Ani
Sug
A. M. Wooster
AP Taw
Pate
Main St . Beldgeport
Coin
Equitable Industrial Loan Society
Field Ave
Scar Main St
State of Conn
Banking Commission
Peter Perkins
Kriebel
South la Sale Street
Chicago
Tandard OW
New Yea Goig
Mike
Veice
PENN
Power & Light
Mel Feice
Lela
Frederick G. Lalley
First Bridgeport National Banks
Barnam
Staples S&c
Prvate Bankers
States Street
William R. Bull
Phove Noble
Bridgeport, Ct
Ncome
Metropolitan Audit CO
NOBLE
G. H. Braddock
Patent Office
Weclaity
Bar
Guaranty & Trust Co
Bridgeport Navionat Bank
Bcimding
Briksepiet
Coun
Hincks Bros. & Co
N.Y. Stock Exchange
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