Bond market steadies amid quiet trading in New York
Bond Yrtecs show firmer tone in a quiet session with usual price moves. High grade issues steady, Italian 6 4-25 up one point, U S Government issues mixed within a sixteenth. A fake telephone order for Yeorin & Eastern income 3 was reported but not executed.
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New York
Yeorin & Eastern Income
3Lontana Power
Marland Oif Ss
Mid- Vale Steel
Ebrooklyn Edison
Aay
Arbitration Education Week Observed by Mexican G of C
Mexican G of C observers joined sixty other groups in an Arbitration Education Week aimed at showing the benefits of arbitration in commercial disputes without points of law. New York and New Jersey now have arbitration laws for speedy, inexpensive hearings before appointees. decisions are final and not reviewable by courts. Supreme Court Justice William H. Black said arbitration can relieve crowded civil dockets and curb lengthy litigation.
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Merce
New York
Basin and Wade
Tates
New Jersey
Supreme Court
William H. Black
Grain Chicago Wheat Prices Firm Despite Rainy Outlook
May 15 market notes show improved export demand lifting wheat despite rain expected to aid inter crop. Prices closed up 3 to 8 cents with July near 115, September 113 3-4, and births and provisions also higher. Britain and France purchases supported early gains while Canadian supplies remained tight.
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Great Britain
France
Heavy Selling of Steels Upsets Market Balance
Heavy selling of steel stocks unsettles the market as U S and Bethlehem steels edge near yearly lows while other key shares fall. Copper slips after London prices drop, zinc holds with little reaction, and railroad and industrials show mixed early gains then retreat amid waning demand and large project cancellations. Bond and money markets hold steady with call money near 4 1/2 percent and prime commercial paper at 5 percent.
Banks urged to join Federal Reserve system nationwide
The National Association of Credit Men released a resolution urging every eligible U S bank to join the Federal Reserve. It argues past bank failures show the independent unit lacks strength to serve customers and that expanded service powers will help banks meet future needs.
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New York
National Association of Credit Men
United States
Federal Reserve System
Ilsi
Strike at Lehigh Coal Mine Strikes 426 Workmen
A strike affecting 426 men was declared at Lehigh Coal and Navigation companys Skidmore vein No 9 in Lansford Pennsylvania after the firm said a safety inspector would be appointed to ensure workers do not bring matches into the mine The union said workers will halt work if electric motors used for development produce sparks that endanger them and the company may ban such motors if sparks continue.
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Lansford
Skidmore
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Union Emerals
Smokes Follow Conditions Rise 284 Percent Since 1973
Washington May 13 Forty billion nine hundred eighty six million cigarettes are consumed monthly in the United States up 284 percent from 1973. The rise reflects tax structures and consumer demand, with factors like wages and employment influencing purchasing power and smoking rates.
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Ralph £. Couch
Washington
United States
Federal
Bullish Curbs Market Dip Ties to Oil and Coal Stocks
New York May 15 The curb market opened weak with several energy and coal issues leading the decline. Texas Company plans to spend about 0 million to acquire central ling interest while Seaboard Oil and Gas and other producers in Texas and Venezuela report progress. stocks show limited immediate reaction as market braces for more details from syndicate insiders.
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New York
Bhary Uyward
Penine Fae
Alden
Indiana
Maracaibo
Ytexas Company
Carlh Syndicate
Bdaweaml Nally
Hadi Corporation of America
Hania Izeny
Guenos Aires
Fies Gane
Metal market survey and price notes
incomplete OCR fragment notes various metals and prices including tantalum, tin, and electrolytic futures. Mentions spot prices, futures, and steady tendencies with unclear entities and locations due to garbled text.
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Louis Srat
Money markets stabilize as New York rates hover steady
In New York, money markets show steadier tones with the closing level near four. Traders note loans against appliances edged higher while other instruments kept firmer sights, signaling cautious demand and rate retention in a tight liquidity environment.
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New York
Mortgage Sharks Cheated Home Buyers and Bank Loan Figures
Mortgage deeds filed with the Town Clerk show numerous cases where lenders demanded high rates and hefty bonuses for loans. Reports describe excessive charges for drawing papers and rushed default periods, harming citizens. Separately, New Haven area finance figures show railroad, telegraph, and electric firms reporting mixed quarterly results and capital adjustments.
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City
Ater
Joan
Local Produce Markets Report From State Board of Agriculture
Supplies of many native vegetables failed to arrive in Liberal markets due to cold weather. Reports show frost damage on tender crops, with beans and squash severely affected while asparagus and peas vary. Strawberries remain plentiful with steady to rising receipts. apples hold premium prices though overall fruit stock is below last week. Potatoes weak on old crop, firm on new. onions slightly lower. Poultry and dairy prices mixed. hay stocks steady amid fluctuating livestock demand.
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State Board of Agriculture
Bukter
Ite Changs
Gra
Heanery
Western Gun Ih
Large chemical plants taken by troops in Ruhr
Four dye and chemical plants near Ludwigshafen, Ludwig. near Svanktort, and near Wiesbaden were seized by French and Belgian troops during the Ruhr occupation. About 44 000 workers were employed at the plants, which were previously run by German owners under treaty obligations to deliver to the Allies. German workmen went on strike as troops arrived.
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DU Esseldorp
ASRO
Ted Press
Ail Belgica
Mpation Cad ‘de Inrecsets
Aden Aodline Plan
Ludeigfo
M Luclus
Bruening
Svanktort
Kkalle-Biebrich
Ruhr
Building Permits totaling 45900 Issued by Board
The Board of Building Commissioners issued twenty one permits totaling 45900 for various structures. Projects include three brick stores at 931 East Main, garages and porches on streets such as Kossuth East Main Victory Water and others, for owners like J H McNamara L Kurewski M Werespes and many more.
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Alute
Board of Building Conmissionery
East Main Street
J. H. McNamara
Kossuth Street
L. Kurewski
East Avenue
M. Werespes
Victory Street
BE. Chase
Ortegan
Dixon Street
Linquist and Johnson
Yourth Street
L. Simpson
She Street
MM. Asker
Star Meet
Bridgeport Savings Banks
Camue
F. Sam
Vine Street
A. B. Tuttte
Peittin
Peittin Avenue For As Js, Willisuis
Princeton Street
G. Mester
North Avenue
O. E. Bullard
William Street
Denay
Foreign Exchange Rates and Currencies Move
The foreign exchange market shows modest moves across currencies. The US dollar rises to 4038 francs, Norwegian kroner at 70 35 cents, and German marks near 110 4 cents, with British pounds around 4.8% demand and Paris Antwerp Amsterdam markets listed for reference.
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York
L. Hignee
Dennasterlin
Ghey
Mon
Tii
Pero Geefi
Cotton New York Spot Quiet May Five Trials
Cotton market report from New York notes a quiet May 15 spot with middling prices around 20 and references to open trade and trial activity.
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New York
Silkworth Re elected Leader of Consolidated Exchange
New York May 13 SikWaeth was today elected president of the Consolidated Stock Exchange for the fifth time.
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NEW Votuk
SikWaeth
Liberty Bonds and fall fashion modes predicted
A brief note suggests Liberty Bonds will influence fall fashion, with the shooter skirt length highlighted as a defining trend. The item reflects early 20th century era style commentary on garments and economics shaping public taste.
Dairy Prices Move Up and Down Across Regions
May 33 dairy reports show firmer butter market with creameries higher, scores 43% to 48% and extras 4% to 477, state tubs 30, Elaia and creamery runs mixed, Wisconsin fresh held 23.14 to 29, skim and eggs markets listed, Pacific Coast whites weak with nearby and extra ranges 36 to 39, 34 to 36, 34 to 36.
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New York
Spe
Elaia
Wisconsin
Taney Young Ster
Egge
Paife
Bacific Coast
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STAT
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Bonds Bank Stocks
Connecticut Securities
E. B. Merritt & Co
Main Street
Bridgeport
Cann
Ajax Rubio
Atchisen
Austin Nic
Batti & Ohio
Beth Steel
Pasco
Ches & Ohio
Chi M&sf
Cm&s Pipe
Chile
Air Cosden
Bo Cab
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Vieisehmann
Goldwin
Gute Granbys Silgar
Gut Higels
Hayes
Ind
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Nickel
Inter
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Marland of
Moh & T
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Ini Orth Pac
Ahah
Otis Steel Née
Par Oii
Ing Packard Mats
Pan Am Pet
Oseo al Mf
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Beon Pri & Rel
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Sears
Shell En Oil
Tha
Sinclair Co
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Spudebaker
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Lin Pacifle
Hilda
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Bethlehem
Studebaker
New Low
New Haven
Bethlehion Steels
Aalde
Republte
Crucible
Guit Steg
M Studevansr
Stewart-Warner
Stronglivers
Purcher
Reynalds Spring
General Motors
Handler
Mack Tre
Joey Stoeles
Baldwin
American Can
London
Samericam
Balle
Delaware & Jtudson
Canadian Pacific
Gerers
Dupont Company
Otis Elevator
Federal Reserve
Lehigh Coal Company
Cizal
Wales
Espav
Seles Heavern
Ize
Ats
APH Fc
Vidorado
Seaboard Oil
Luling
Pexas
Compary
Calmatia Emerahl
Ropeters Finenciay Comlinien
Avcal Wales
Renee Rhe
Methine Fox Stoexhole
Metal Market
New Haven Tacome
New Fork, New Tavern Andtartford Railroad Co
Western Union
Western Union ‘Telegraph Co
Marvel
United Stores
United Retail Stores Corporation
Tobacco Products Corporation
United Retail
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Bryant Electric Co
Bryant Electric, Co
Ivan Pept
Ain
Luone
Wwe
Faber
Ste
Corban
Tspelapita Ives
Ashert Lass
Silkworth
Consolidated Exchange
U S
Bridgeport Savings Bank
S. W. Cor
Main & State Sts
Mutual Savings Bank
Savings. Bank
People’s Savings Bank
Idaho Power CO
THE
Bassick CO
Inland Steel CO
Conn, Light & Power CO
Bush Terminal
Hincks Bros. & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Equitable Industrial Loas Society
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