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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
16
First National Bank shows assets rising to 26.07 billion with a 14.8 percent gain since December and City National Bank climbing to 9.73 million. Undivided profits grow, reserves for depreciated securities fall, and loans and discounts edge higher as of May 5.
A Washington report notes forecast for this year's winter wheat crop at 384,792,000 bushels, up 15,500,060 from previous estimates and 6,000,000 above last five year average. Production is expected to total 79,152 tyro tons with a Bay forecast 7,600,900 tons higher than last year. Probate Court in Bridgeport sets hearing May 9 for guardian appointment and public charity review.
Three million dollars in Russian gold arrived in New York today on steamships Oscar iT and Strangerfjord. Two million was consigned to the National Bank of Summers and one million to the Guaranty Company. Bank officials said the metal was sent by Scandinavian firms to balance accounts amid wartime commerce with Russia.
Washington May 5 postal receipts at fifty selected offices rose to 22 098 000 in April an increase of 7 91 percent over the same month last year. The department cited improving business and better economy as contributing factors.
Intersta te Commerce Commission completes study showing 1 652 million tons total freight hauled in 1921 with coal and mining products at 97 060 million tons. Agricultural products lumber animals and general merchandise also moved large tonnages while total traffic fell 2 percent from the prior year. Experts note mining may overtake railroads power and push toward electric transmission reducing coal haulage burdens.
New York May 9 professional operators started trading on the Gyrs Exchange with initial support from Cub commission houses. As pressure grew, prices on the Stock Exchange fell and the curb market weakened with declines across many old favorites. Oil and detergent issues showed mixed moves while motor issues softened and miners, bonds, and select stores moved unevenly amid renewed selling.
London changes aim to extend hours, open Saturdays, and shift settlement rules. The Committee for General Purposes posted proposed rules pending May 11 confirmation. Rules include marking 1930 Bi m on ordinary days and Saturdays to show a 2:40 closing, abolishing the current Saturday holiday. Fortnightly settlement is prohibited for British funds and government securities. Options not allowed beyond three months. foreign trades to be cash only.
Hearing in Hagerstown, Md revealed Silas Dubbe testified that Charlie A. Stoneham, part owner of the New York Giants, was a silent partner in the bankrupt Dies and Company brokerage in liquidation. Leo Bondy denied the claim, noting transfers of accounts and large security holdings valued near nine million dollars amid market activity in Chicago and Minneapolis reports.
Northern values show 24,00a and 26 in nearby listings with 23,06a24-00 near term. Southern figures reach 17,500.18 while tonnage steady at 6 1ab for antimony and similar metals. Market observers note quiet trading and minor spot fluctuations across the period.
In New York money market activity, call money yielded mixed results with quotes near prior levels. Rates for overnight lending hovered around four percent as traders weighed liquidity needs and near term demand.
New York May 9 Supreme Court Justice Delahanty ordered George Jay Gould not to press a $44,904,390 claim against his father’s estate while a separate $12,000,000 suit against Gould and Myran T. Herrick proceeds. An application by Howard Gould to resign as trustor was argued. testimony in the railroad case was limited.
Bank Commissioner Everett J. Skurges orders all Connecticut charter banks to obtain four statements as of May 9. United States Comptroller Crissenger issues a similar order for national banks. In court, the Remington Typewriter Co. suit proceeds with a board election to be decided. Judge Alverson may issue a ruling by June 1 after new briefs due May 22. New filings include Berkshire MIA Coal Co. with 1,900 shares at 100 par, Stratford Realty Co. formed to continue local real estate operations with 11 incorporators.
Advices received by banking indicate substantial changes in foreign exchange with central Europe and Atlantic regions showing weaker trends. Temptations toward central Europe and specific currencies such as Tavaria and Palaud are noted as exerting pressure on rates.
New York May 1 The road market showed uneven trends amid uncertain conditions in the bond list. United Kingdoms were firm while Mexican government 4s and Chinese bonds displayed strength. domestic rails were erratic with St Paul and Pere Marquette notes among stronger issues. Total sales reached 10.743 million dollars.
May 9 market notes report steady to varying prices across vegetables fruit and meats. Several vegetables hold last week’s closing prices while asparagus cabbage and potatoes show slight weakness. carrots and rhubarb remain actively in demand. strawberries and tomatoes command higher levels. Meat dairy and poultry values shift modestly with steady overall tone. hay and grain prices listed per 100 pounds with uneven corn bran and feed costs.
A garbled excerpt lists numerous property deeds and transfers involving parties such as Norm A Criddle Nelle Jeslsey Marin Napoletoano and James Napolettano with various street addresses like Navy avenue Hancock avenue and Federal street. Several entries reference amounts, fees, and banks including City Savings bank and Mechanics and Farmers Savings bank with properties on Princeton street School street and others.
May 9 stock market notes show irregular closing with heavy trading dwindling. Mixed leadership saw sporadic reversals and limited buying power. Oil and steel reports were tentative while New Haven hit a yearly high. total sales reached about 85,000 shares.
A scanned Bank balance sheet from Bridgeport area institutions details assets liabilities and statements as of May 1922. It lists United States Bonds stocks and securities cash items and reserves, with notes from The Bridgeport Trust Company The North End Bank and Trust Co and City National Bank. Endorsed by treasurers Vincent J. Young Edmund Fliunson and officers O'Brien and Noel. includes sworn attestations in Connecticut.
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