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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

17

Bull Movement Resumed New Haven Road a Leader

Speculative activity in the stock market revived on a broad scale aided by easier money rates. Loans fell to 3 1-5 percent for call loans and 20 day money at 3 3-4 percent, with sixty day money near four percent and some terms toward year end at 4 1/4 percent. Leaders included United States Steel New Haven and others with strong gains, while reports of potential coal settlement talks supported market optimism amid broad gains in industries such as chemicals motors and petroleum. Total sales amounted to 1,735,000 shares.

New York United States Steel New Haven Mexican Petroleum Bathichem Crucible Republic Steels General Motors Sinclair Kelly Springtelg Tree Federal Administration Department of Commerce and Labor Pacifics Grangera

Business Gains Steady in April Says U S Report

Washington May 13 Commerce Department survey shows steady April gains in commercial and industrial activity despite lower consumer demand. Coal output lagged due to a strike, yet steel orders rose, and building activity set records. Prices steadied with signs of improving retail trade. May 1919 context notes lingering postwar price declines. White House reports from manufacturers indicate rising orders and an anticipated revival, aided by talks on steel work hours and unskilled labor shortages. Agriculture shows rehabilitation efforts amid financing concerns for stock raisers. President Harding expects a broad revival unless cross currents interrupt it.

Washington Commerce Department Department White House Harding Ohio Detroit Chicago Mx Harding

Grain market slides as crop report prompts weakness

Chicago May 19 wheat tumbled amid a larger than expected state crop yield. May futures fell to around 2.39 with July at about 1.24. Corn and oats mainly held or slipped slightly while hogs dragged provisions lower. Cash demand for meal remained brisk despite the downturn in grains.

Chicago Hansas Board of Trade

Cheaper Money Drives Stride in Bond Market Rally

May 19 New York bond market gains lift certain rails and investment issues. Liberties show broadened inquiry with many near par, while Chile Copper and Cerro de Pasco rise. International issues like Mexicans and Swiss hold firm. British and French offerings little changed. Domestic rails gain on Seaboard adjustments. total par value sales about 18.431 million.

New York Chile Cerro de Pasco Frm Great Northern Northern Pacific St Paul Erie Missouri Kansas City Texas Seaboard

Recovery momentum builds as Dun's Review notes

May 19 New York. Dun's Review reports a clearer picture of gradual, uneven recovery across sectors. Demand revival, rising wholesale prices, and prompt shipments signal improving conditions. Auto sales and output rise, large building programs continue, but labor troubles and uncertainty persist.

New York Dan Ieading

Westport and Bridgeport Firms Create and Expand Local Businesses

Reports show the organization of Toquir Care Bureautor with 300000 capital, Benedict Ballers Co incorporation at 8000, and dissolution papers filed for Garrison Company. Ster Trucking Co officers named Hyman Epstein president and directors from Bridgeport. Norwalk Hat Co capitalized at 50000 with initial 1000 start. Kresge Co. notes improved retail trade and Woolworth Co. stockholders reelect directors. New hydraulic pumps feature rhinestone buckle trim in lieu of buttons.

Toquir Care Buretor Corporation of Westport Company Benedict Ballers Co Westport Pabors Ab Hartford

Hoover outlines postwar U S trade lead and limits

May 19 anecdotal report from Washington notes Herbert Hoover presents analysis on 1921 U S trade strength versus prewar levels. Export value reached about 4.49 billion dollars, with notable gains over 1918. England and France show smaller increases, while Germany lags. Hoover cautions comparisons to prewar capacity and emphasizes shifting commodity patterns and a hopeful revival despite war-induced declines.

Washington Herbert Hoover United France Germany Hoover Sec Retary Hoover Drewal Comppat Son Weing United States United Kingdom

Market advances lift many New York stocks in brisk session

Curb market figures from New York show a sturdy day with many issues posting new highs. Woodley Petroleum Daniels Motor and Philip Morris led gains while mining shares like Independence Lead and Galena hit fresh highs.

New York Cucs Exchange Woodley Petroleum Daniels Motor Philip Morris Independence Lead Galena Mexican Seaboard Lyons Petroleum Dubilier Dsuying Schulte Swift International Goldwyn Pictures Meo Motor

Realty Records reveal warranty and mortgage deeds in Bridgeport

The Ledger lists warranty deeds transferring properties on avenues and streets including River street Manhattan avenue and Blorehose, plus mortgage deeds showing loans from Bridgeport Mortgage and Security, Park City Building and Loan, and Bridgeport Finance. Transactions involve Edward Duhigg, Enoch Rostana, Emma Schreiber, John O Neill, and others with amounts spanning from $900 to $7,500.

Jacob Afner William Winter Ea Fe Manhattan Avenue Louis Levy Josemaine Hell Vaceb Glasner Philip Glasner Fest James E. Ward Bridgeport Mortis Plan Company Howard Avenue Florence S. Rose Edward P. Duhigs, Jr Morehouse Street Rebecca Slavatsky Bridgeport Finance and Security Company Eat State Street Henry ©. Reid Edith Reid Jeanin A. Wilcox Hawthorne Street Louis J. Garberini Park City Building and Loan Association Slate Street Josephine Heil Hejen

Foreign exchange news from New York May 74

The report notes irregular London rates and mixed European currencies. It cites Swiss francs around 186.63, Swiss and Paris franc figures, and various 60 and 90 day rates, with Danish and Dutch listings and fluctuating bank quotations across several currencies.

New York Maverenta Forchen Exchanger London Bey Pian Teallan Bilis Sean Ainavian Sier Paris Antwerp Genoa Vienna Crown Copenhagen Christianta Cery Clery Switzerland Spain Ipesata Berlla Mart

Trolley Co Revenues Fall Over May 13 Week

Gross passenger revenues for the Bridgeport division of the Connecticut Co. decline by 3 940 63 in the week ending May 13, 1923, from the prior week ending November 19, 1922. The report, filed with the Public Utilities Commission by L B Storrs, shows totals for five and ten cent fares and compares daily figures, noting a drop in overall gross revenue against the earlier period.

Bridgeport Connecticut Co Public Utilities Commission L. 8 Storrs

Metal market summary and local incorporation

In New York on May 19 copper and tin held steady with modest moves, zinc firm and antimony steady as market prices unchanged. The A. G. Leake Erecting Company of this city was incorporated for 69000 dollars with 250 shares of preferred stock and 5000 shares of common stock, each par value 100 dollars.

New York Iran East St. Louis A. G. Leake

New York May 13 Butter Market Report

New York market reports butter and dairy prices. Creamery extras quoted 36 14 to 37 0. creamery firsts 24 to 36. fresh creamery noted gains and declines with state dairy tubs and whole milk flats listed. Wisconsin whole milk prices show fancy young and Americas fresh at 19 to 19 1 2 cents. Eggs market steady with nearby white and brown fancy and extra prices 16 to 34 cents.

New York Creentory Exras Wisconsin

Money New York Market Brief

Money market dispatch from New York notes easier overall conditions with rates easing to 1.5 percent and 3.5 percent close. Closing bids reach 47 while acceptances and loan calls show mixed activity across corporate and municipal sectors.

New York Ioan

Cotton New York Market Quiet at Midday

Spot cotton in New York on May 19 remained quiet with middling grades trading around 21.45 cents per pound. No significant demand or price shifts reported as merchants awaited futures cues.

New York

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