Dull Metal Markets Press Copper Down As Trade Slows
In New York May 4, the Engin eering and Mining Journal-Press reports dull metal markets with copper prices slipping. Export trade is inactive, demand weak, and producers cautious. Lead and zinc show limited movement with small shifts in contract pricing and buyers seeking early shipments. Tin arrivals and April totals are noted, while overall sentiment remains tied to foreign markets.
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New York
Engoineering and Mining Journal-Press
X. Rucent
American Smelting & Refining Co
St. Louis
Chicago
Prinze Western
Straits
Chine
Liverpool
AL Bel
London
Domesti Londer Exchange
Lee Ot
Louis
Lynton
S.bed
Duns Report and Probate Notice From Bridgeport Estate
A mixed clipping notes market and legal items. It mentions price trends and business activity in New York markets and a Bridgeport estate with creditors urged to file claims within months. William Ackerman named administrator in Westport Connecticut. William Landesman disclaims debts contracted by Annie Landesman at 100 Stratford Avenue.
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Annie Eanian
William Landesman
Stratford
Bargain Hunters Slide as Banks Welcome Price Revision
New York May 4 A short covering rally failed to halt a broad market decline led by professional sellers pushing stocks to yearly lows. Bankers see the correction as healthy with many weak accounts wiped out, though markets remain unsettled across commodities and major issues. Sugar and corn futures dropped, and several prominent stocks hit new year lows while some small gains appeared in a few issues.
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New York
National Survey Shows Reduced Living Costs in June 1940
A Washington report from the Department of Labor details a nationwide study of prices for essentials. It finds average family living costs about 6 percent higher than prewar levels, with a peak in June 1940 and a notable 22 percent drop from the wartime peak by June 1940.
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National Survey
Ralpil F. Couch
Wasilington
United States
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Ager
CURB MARKET NEW YORK REPORTS MIXED TRADING
A New York curb market summary shows fluctuating prices and varied activity across listings. New England Fuel slipped seven points on a single transaction while several inactive issues saw bids retreat. Some groups showed persistent support orders though overall strength remained fragile. Glen Alden Coal rebounded sharply amid renewed demand for related shares and other stories posted solid interest in independent listings amid a general weak tone.
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New York
New England
Fuet
Petec
Vertiua
Tee Works
Chile
Glen Alden
Pubitier Marlin
Arind
Levi
Tte-Pelle
Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Education Update
A partial readable fragment references lower grades and a nearby area with unclear context. It mentions possible dates or places but the text is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or named entities to confirm facts.
Sea Lork Day Four Report From Irregular Market
Unclear fragmentary note describes dairy market activity with mentions of prices and items. References include cheese, armorins, and specials but details are unreadable. Contains multiple garbled terms and lacks coherent events or named entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivernye
Grain prices tumble as wheat leads market weakness
Grain futures opened May 1 with wheat sharply lower amid overall market weakness. July wheat fell to 108 4 and December near 147, while corn futures showed little change amid cautious trading and selling by traders.
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Ciucagg
Hileibg
Iran
Dow
Metal Market May 4 Copper and Wires Report
Copper futures steady with spot and nearby prices. Wires quoted at 44.62. Market notes reference Lyon steady and other commodities, with fragmented OCR text mentioning trading activity and dates.
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Lyon Steady
Judge rules hearse not a pleasure vehicle in arraignment
Judge Stone in Biatvict court holds a hearse on Memorial Drive is reserved for official use, stating it is not a pleasure vehicle. James Barnes Jr. Wis arraigned. case details unclear due to distorted OCR.
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Amnamidge
Maas
Stone
Biatvict
Herve
James Jr. Barnes
Wis
Cit
Memorial Drive
Eight of Ten Promotion Stocks Fail, Babson Asserts
Wellesley Hills Mass May 4 Roger W Babson warns most new concerns fail. An investigation shows eighty out of a hundred promotion stocks go through at least one reorganization, risking losses for investors who chase promising but unproven issues. He urges buying stocks and bonds of established, enduring value and diversifying across industries.
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Babson
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Roger W. Babson
Wren
Saya Mer
le Ibe Promisition
Mr. Batson
Seveirail
Wings Bank
Industry platform urged at New York convention
Edgerton of the National Association of Manufacturers urges eighty eight representative business men to travel to New York on May 15 to draft a platform for industry. The plan covers tariffs taxation regulation and other policy areas for Congress and both major parties. Inflation signals appear in Federal Reserve data with rising holdings and lending. Purchasing power shows mixed gains and continued expansion in currency in banks alongside higher prices and debt signals. Waldorf stockholders approve a stock increase to reflect business growth.
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New York
Herrea Ty
Leon Pyeuon Sen
Bgostual
Dom EB. Edgerton
National Association of Manufacturers
Industey
Nexs
Hantigealion
Temanporiotion
Toreign
Mederad High
Wederat
Almont
Lotel
Feilom
Hile
Bers
Fock
Foreign exchange rates show irregular New York market
In New York May trading, foreign exchange rates were irregular with demand for sterling dropping about a cent to 4 62 1 2 and the Swiss franc holding around 1 0 6 56 cents. Other currencies quoted included francs marks pesetas and denars with varied central bank references and multiple cross rates across European currencies.
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New York
May
France
Vents
jBauginut
Renaud i Terre BT Aerkytiel Oia
Austria
Sweden
Denmark
Aden Sory
Hungary
Slovakia
Licmaml
Britain buying liberty issues to pay interest New York
May 4 Firmness in government bonds faded as liberty issues sought by Britain bought heavily for interest payments on English debt to America. Bonds ranged 1 to 13 37, Mixed results with some gains and losses across various securities. Total par value sales amounted to $21,410,000.
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New York
Britain
America
Seine
City of
Reserve Board to Hear Cuban Branch Petition
Washington May 4 The Reserve Board will hold its scheduled hearing Monday on the application of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank for permission to establish a Cuban branch. Governor er announced tonight.
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Reserve Board
Washington
Wederah Reserve Board
Boston Federal Reserve Bank
Bankrupt firm reports no dividends or assets
In bankruptcy proceedings since 1917, the estate of Park Gr Construction Co. was finally settled with a report to Referee Ji Keogh showing no assets or dividends. A final 8 percent dividend was ordered, and the estate of Frank J. Mofile of Norwalk saw a 10 percent prior payout. discharge recommendations for Barnet Hernstein and Mary H. Alixion were to be forwarded.
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Park Gr Construction Company
Ji Keogh
Seme de Spas
Frank J. Mofile
Norwalk
Letion
Barnet Hernsteins
Figin Ho
Mary H
Sreferee Keogh
Jecharise
Sita S. Krell
Bridge
Ithe Krell Aring Company
Shoe Wage Conference In Brockton Mass May Day
A conference on the general wage plan between the Brockton Shoe Manufacturers Association the Brockton Joint Shoe Council and General President Collis Lovely as Secretary Treasurer Charles L D of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union will be held here. The notice also states the Bridgarport Protestant Growan Asylum annual meeting on May 19 1923 at 10 00 a m at Astrum Eilsworth Wairfield Avenue with officers and managers to be elected. Martha B Caldwell corresponding secretary.
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Hrockton
Mass
Brockton Shoe Manufacturers” Association
Brockton Joint Shoe Council
Collis Lovely
Genees
Charles DL
The
Boot and
Shoe Workers Union
Wil
Helg& Here Bley
Bridgarport
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National Lead
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New York Central
Lackawanna Tallyoaé
Ertanle Mluvidadans
Stewart Warner Speedymeter
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American Tee
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Ashlie
Ay Cosgen
Whacee
MT Cy Ic Steel Ata
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Im AG Jau Pont
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Oh Ba
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Freeport
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Hirtlimay
Jind Motors
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Ay Jaei
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Saati
AliUvale Alel
Senda
Union Oil
AUS Uss Steel
West
Metal Market
Hivaughont
Yiyor
Pennsylvania Ag
Pennsylva Tinnoyer
Nari
Wablers
Starkaohlers
Waldsrt System, Inc
Stockholiers
Nuy Belo
Bart Pein
Tone
Fairfield Ave
Vidle Guaranty & Trust Company
Main Street
Tt & Mr Ge
Idaho Power Company
Idaho
Oregon
Hincks Bros. & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
David A, Linsky
Abraham Z. Linsky
Fairtiered County
William Street
Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport
Garden Street
South Avenue
John G. Scwartz, Jr
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