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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

17

Weakness in Grain Market Triggers Heavy Stock Selloff

New York reports heavy liquidation in grain and stocks with wheat plunging amid lack of supporting orders. Declines extend to General Electric and Rock Island among others while a late rally trims some losses. Forecasts cite weaker production and demand, with persistent volatility in commodities and stocks influenced by global exchange rates and unsettled market sentiment.

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Metal Market March 3% Copper Spot and Rates

Metal market notes weak copper and spot prices with varied regional futures. Copper spot around 3% change, Northern and Southern regions show subtle movements, tas and alloy prices listed. general market softness persists amid minor price shifts and regional price dispersion.

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Money market notes show mixed loan rates and paper usage

The report notes uneven money market activity with several loans offered at varying rates. Commercial paper shows a modest amount outstanding, near four hundred million dollars, while other instruments reflect diverse demand and acceptance levels.

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Stocks Plunge In Worst Break Of Months In York Market

New York March 26 The stock market fell hard as 125 issues hit year’s lows with declines of 3 to 71 points and rails and industries at new lows. Total volume exceeded 1.5 million shares as grain futures also dropped to year lows. Call money rose to 5 percent amid month end demand. Some buying support emerged late, trimming losses. several big issues saw substantial depreciation in value.

New York

Bond market reacts to stock break with debt weakness

New York March 30 Bond policies dipped in sympathy with a stock market break and tighter money rates. French bonds declined 1 to 2 points amid weak issuance and syndicate dissolution. Railroad bonds sagged as stock prices weakened with several issues hitting new lows. copper and oil bonds also fell on unfavorable trade news.

New York Rai Seine Paris Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Olie Seaboard Missouri Pacific Industria Ust. Wilson Sao Paulo Jugoslavia Houston Oil Company

Curb Market Crumbles Amid Oil Shares Selloff

In New York the curb market slumped as heavy selling hit oil stocks including Gulf of Pennsylvania South Peru Standard Oil Kentucky and Ohio and Vacuum. National Trower and Light slid sharply to 226 then recovered to 230. American Power and Light Commonwealth Power Electric Fundan and Lehigh Power shares fell, Thermidyre hit a new low, Glen Alden coal slid then recovered, and Delaware Lackawanna Western coal declined six points on two trades.

New York Gulf of Pennsylvania South Peru Standard Oils Kentucky Ohio Publises National Trower and Light American Power and Light Commion Wealth Electric Fondanare Lehigh Power Securitier Thermicdyre Glen Alden Ita Delaware Lackawaine Wretern Lehigh Walier

Cotton New York Markets Report Quiet Close

Cotton market in New York on March 30 shows spot quiet trading. Prompt futures closed steady with declines of 9 to 17 points, values ranging from 24.28 to 24.38 on various months and grades, with special mention of late ranges around 24.14.

New York Andling

U S Sugar Consumption and World Sugar Production

World sugar production reached 24 071 060 short tons, per LA Department of Agriculture, up 18 percent from 1924-25. U S consumption rises with per capita use from 65.1 pounds in 1890-95 to 103.1 pounds since 1910s, while imports from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines exceed one million tons.

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Yesterday's Stock Transactions Totals and Comparisons

The report shows total sales of 1,672,500 for yesterday, compared with 501,600 in the prior period. The figures indicate a substantial increase in market activity and volume across listed securities. Investors circulated, with notable gains in high turnover sectors and blue chip issues buoying overall performance.

Foreign exchange rates New York March 30

Foreign exchange firm reports currencies and quotations in cents. Britain demand 477 6-3, cables 478 60 day bills. France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Lithuania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal.

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Armour & Company Reelects Directors in Chicago

Armour & Company held its annual meeting of stockholders in Chicago on March 30. All directors were reelected. The annual report shows sales for the year at about 800 million, with net profits of 1,209,738 as against 13,072,026 previous year. The board was reduced from 17 to 2, and an adjourned meeting will be held on April 27.

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Liberty Bonds Market Update from New York

U S Government bond prices reported in New York on March 30 show closing bids for Liberty bonds across series. Notable quotes include Liberty 3 1-23 at 101.8, First 4x at 101.11 bid, First 4 I-49 at 101.19, Second 4 1-4g at 100.24, Fourth 4 1-45 at 201.27, and Treasury issues trading around 100.17 to 104.23.

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Russia to plant over a million cotton acres this year

The International Institute of Agriculture at Nome says Russia will plant 1 515 000 acres of cotton and 1 050 900 acres of sugar beets in the year, with Argentina at 299 000 cotton acres and a 67 percent rise from 1923 24. The expansion aligns with a 1923 27 plan by the Russian Cotton Committee.

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Rock Island Shows Drop in Revenue Across Months

Chicago report notes a net revenue decline of 445 814 below February 1924 and 176 873 less than January. Total railway operating revenue figures show 9 786 568 in February 1904, 10 168 766 in February, and 10 642 997 in January 1905 with operating expenses for February 1925 at 7 717 and January 1925 at 8 492 370.

Chicago Rock Island

Bridgeport Aims New Freight Terminal On New Haven Road

Bridgeport plans a modern freight terminal at 132nd Street and Harlem River with double ended tracks and island platforms to speed deliveries. The project, funded by the city, aims to reduce delays from float transfers and offer same morning rail delivery to New York City shippers, potentially saving a day in some cases.

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Treasury Balance Report From Washington

Washington March 34 The daily statement of the United States Treasury balance shows a balance of 47 million dollars in the treasury accounts.

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