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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1919

Page

26

Stocks Rally As Money Crisis Eases Strong Gains Across Market

A brisk rebound followed an early selling surge as money rates fell from peak highs. General Motors led gains after an initial rise, while Mexican Petroleum and steel, oil, and equipment issues posted 5 to 20 point increases. Short covering aided the rally as call loans dropped to normal levels and trading totaled about 2.2 million shares.

Eecenere Washington Federal Reserve ‘Board General Motors Mexican Petroleum New York Ralle Te Anick Reversal Associated Oil Texas Co Crucibte Bethlehem Lackwanna Republic Steels American ‘Tobacco American Woolen Atlantic Gulf United Fruit

Cotton Bounds Upward to the Maximum Limit

New York Nov 18 A dramatic cotton market turn after an early decline led to a sharp rebound. Prices rose from morning lows, with Deember up from 35.60 to 37.60, closing at 37.45 after fluctuating earlier. January and May futures climbed, while reports of frost and crop guesses fueled buying amid bullish stocks and money market sentiment.

New York Déamber Liverpool United States

Sugar Scarcity Noted By Local Grocers

Bradstreet's tomorrow will say of local conditions: wholesale grocers report business fair. Scarcity in sugar still noted. Drugs in high demand, auto demand exceeds supply, cars coming in slow. Money tight, interest higher. Building materials eased somewhat. Dairy products firm. Metal shoe trade active. Real estate active with October transfers above prior months. Auto accessories and tires are active.

Bradstreet

Union Mine Tenders Quit Their Posts

Duquoin Il Nov 13 union miners left their posts after an order from local United Mine Workers following a mass meeting. In Springfield Ill Nov 13 union men deserted two Berton mines to care for company property under the strike order. Mexico City Nov 13 treasury order limits silver exports to 50 percent of bullion. effect to curb bullion sales amid coin shortages. Lincoln Neb claims the largest paint and chrome factory west of the Mississippi.

Duquoin Ila United Mine Workers Springfield Ill Berton SUVER Mexico City Mexico Treasury Department Lincoln, Neb Mississippi River

Graph. Co Organizes Holding Corporation

The Columbia Graphophone Company forms a holding firm named Columbia Graphophone Factories Corporation to acquire land and build factories. It has bought a large Toronto site from the British Ministry of Munitions, previously Canadian Aeroplane Ltd, and a Baltimore site along the Pennsylvania and B&O rail lines. Additional city sites are under consideration.

Peel Columbia Graphophone Company Columbia Graphophone Factories Corporation Toronto Can British Ministry of Munitions Canadian Aeroplane, Ltd Baltimore Pennsylvania Ohio

Rev Dr Campbell Addresses Striking Steel Workers

Rev Dr Archibald F Campbell of Washington Park M Church spoke to steel workers in Johnstown Pennsylvania to urge a return to work. He has met with notable local support and trustees granted another week of leave to continue his anti strike outreach.

Archibald F. Campbell Washington Park Johnstown Washington Park Church Campbell

Dr Bina Seymour Addresses Women on Social Morality

Dr Bina Seymour of Springfield addressed a large gathering of women and girls last night at the War Service center of the YWCA on Social Morality the third lecture in a four part series. Tonight the final lecture will be at the same venue with tickets available from the association room on Golden Hill Street or from forewomen in the shops.

Bina Seymour Springfield War Service Center Barnum Avenue Association Room Golden Hill Street

Officers elected by American Legion in Minneapolis meeting

Jasper G Baton of Massachusetts was chosen national treasurer and Lemuel L Bolles of North Yakima Washington named national adjutant of the American Legion at the executive committee meeting. The Star Spangled Banner was selected as the official song. The committee adjourned to meet again at the call of national commander Franklin D Olier.

Minneapolis Jasper G Baton Massachusetts Lemuel L. Bolles North Yakima Washington Legion Franklin D'Olier

Market closes strong in curb trading with gains

New York curb market notes a firm session on November 13 as several issues rise. Shell Transportation climbs to 72 percent, General Asphalt up 6 points, Vanadium 54 percent, White Oil 87 percent, A T Securities 62 1/2 percent, Simms Petroleum up 3, United Retail Candy 17 1/4, International Petroleum 50 percent.

New York Shell Tr UH General Asphalt White Oil A. T. Securities Simms Petroleum United Retail Candy International Petroleum

Cotton Market Opens Heavy In New York

The cotton market opened heavy in New York with December at 36.00, down 20 points, January at 36.00, down 16, and March at 34.75, down 33. A quoted exchange remark follows about food prices and market sentiment.

New York

Three Big Mistakes Wrecked the New Haven, Mel len Says

Former New Haven Railroad president Charles W. Mellen, in a Boston News Bureau interview, blames three key missteps for the road's downfall. He cites missed sale to Morse, backing the New York Westchester and Boston, and carrying a $36 million floating debt in 1912, plus joint losses with the Pennsylvania in the New York Connecting Railway. He warns of government ownership and notes personal strain from the episode.

Boston Boston News Bureau Today C.8. Mellen New Haven Road United States New York Connecting Railroad Co Heil Gate New Haven Chas. W. Morse New York Westchester Pennsylvania Amr Wreckers

Palmer stance on wartime prohibition endures despite rulings

Washington reports Attorney General Palmer maintains support for enforcing the wartime prohibition law. Supreme Court decision settles the question, with prosecutions continuing in other states while enforcement halts in Rhode Island and Kentucky. Ohio’s ratification timing remains unchanged until 36 states approve.

Washington Palmer Rhode Island Kentucky Poermment United States Supreme Court United States Ohio

Finnish Delegates Admitted to International Labor Conference

Delegates from Finland were admitted to the conference on the same terms as other non-adherent nations. The decision followed two days of debate and aligns Finnish status with American delegates. An agenda item will consider league of nations rulings and potential court appeal if interpretations are unfavorable.

Washington International Labor Coneference Finland League of Nations Archibald Crawford South Africa Court of International Justice Stuart Bunning Great Britain Malcolm ‘Delavigne

Grain Market Highlights Chicago Opening Note

Grain prices in Chicago show December corn up 1 8 to 1 4, May corn at 5 3 8, oats December 7 1 2 to 5 8, with adjustments in later trading. Close readings list December corn at 4.82 1 4 and May at 1.26 1 4 1 2, oats December 72 3 4 7 25 May 75 8 4 7 8.

Chicago

Liberty Bonds Trade Slumps After Margin Withdrawals

In New York on November 13 Associated Press reports vigorous trading in Liberty bonds, led to new low prices for Fourth 4 1-4 and Victory 4 8-45 as investors sell to raise cash for stock margins. Quotations show First 4s at 34.90, Second 4s at 92.84, Victory 3a at 99.33, with other issues around 99.22 to 100.190.

New York Associated Press Joberty Joan Honda Iarke Victory Hs. Ae Wiberty Liberty Vial Piss

Real Estate Transfers and Fire Destroys Opera House

Real estate notes show warranty deeds and quit claims involving Seeley Held and Schwartzenfeld Tarnocay plus a mortgage between East Side Flour Grain Co and American Bank. A citywide fire at Marseilles Opera House destroyed the building, causing extensive damage.

Henry B. Seeley John J. Held Regina Schwartzenfeld Frank Tarnocay Beechwood Avenue Alfred G. Beers Mary Jane Smith Shelton Street City Savings Bank East Side Flour & Grain Co Seaview Avenue Fast Side Flour & Grain Co American Bank, & Trust Co American Bank & Trust Co

Corn prices recover on rally in stocks and grains

Chicago traders reported a broad grain advance led by corn as New York stocks rose and rural offerings dwindled. December corn at 1.82 1 4, May at 1.26 1 4, oats up to 1 1 2, with provisions fluctuating and hog prices quoted higher but uneven. Bulls regained momentum after midday amid renewed buying for May delivery from eastern orders.

Chicago New York Fred

Live Shocking Prices on Chicago Market

Hog receipts 49 060, est tomorrow 23 000. Irregular declines 25 to 50 cents, opened 10 to 16 cents higher. Bulk 24.00 to 14.75, top 14.38, light 13.75 to 14.86. Cattle receipts 19 000, est tomorrow 3 006, firm. Beef 18.40 to 20.50, veal calves 17.78 to 18.75, cows 8.75 to 18.50, stockers 6.25 to 10.98. Lambs 24 0 to 146.00, ewes 7.00 to 8.50. Export mix of market items and assorted quotes across commodities.

Allis Chalmers Car & Fdy Cet Ol Co Int. Corp A. Smelt & Re Co A. Sug Refg Co Sumitra Tel & Tele Alaska Atch Baldwin Loco Balt. & Ohio Ty Beth Brook Rap Bi Butte &, Sup Can. Pacific Cal. Patroleum Ag Vt Cen. Lea. Co. Wl Cerro Do Pasco Bo Btm Chandler Motors Chi. M.&st. Paul Isl. & P Chile Copper Chino A Chesapke Consolidated Gas Col. Fuel & Iron den. & BR. G Del Aludson Vedare Erie Erle Ist Wil, & Wig General Elec General Motors Inter MOM. Pfd Aixenne Cop Lacka. Steel Lehigh Valley Maxwell Motors Petroleum Midvale Steel Missouri Pacific Nevada Nor. & West N. Y. Central N.Y. Noh Ohio Cities Ye Pan. Am. Pets Pierce Arrow Pierce Oil Pennsylvania Ray Cons Ases Reading Iron&Steel Royx Dutch A Ry. Steel Spring Saxon Motors Sinclair Cons Southern Pacific Southern Rail Cees BOM OU Do. Pfd Stude, Corp Texas Pac Texas Oil Union Pacific United Ret. Stor United Fruit U. S U. & Ind. Alco U S. Smelter Utah Copper Wabash Pfd Aay West Union Tel Westing Willys Over Alte Chicago

Toledo Still Without Car in City Power Tug of War

In Toledo Ohio November 13 a conference on restoring Henry Doherty’s street cars failed to yield a solution. Mayor Cornell Schreiber and Doherty clashed over an ouster ordinance approved by voters that sent cars to Michigan. The New York magnate said a legal method to run cars without Doherty’s consent would require a permanent settlement by vote. Auglaize Power Co. of Defiance declined to intervene in the dispute over power for operation.

Toledo Ohio Henry Doherty Cornell Schreiber Michigan Auglaize Power Co Defiance

Mexicans complain as U S airmen cross border

Mexican newspapers report repeated references to American aviators crossing into Mexican territory from border posts. Democrata claims the latest crossing occurred at Agua Prieta with airplane 2485 distributing English language recruitment literature. Editorials condemn the embarrassment caused by such acts.

Mexico City Democrata Today Agua Prieta United States Army

United Verde Buys Haynes Group Claims at Ancome

United Verde Extension Mining Company purchased from West United Verde Copper Company the Haynes group of claims located on the opposite side of the ore belt at Ancome.

United Verde United Verde Extension Mining Company West United Verde Copper Company Haynes Group Ancome

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UNION Graph. CO Organizes Holding Corporation Canada DR. Campbell American Legion Bell Boston Transcript Mellen THE U. S. Supreme Court LABOR International Court Wall Street Real Estate News Marseilles Fhea Pequonnock Lodge Meyer I. C. C. F. Willl W. T. Meyer Grand Lodge of Connecticut Pequonnock Vdge Sharga Copver Sear Sred Marca Solc U.S. Siamship United States Steamship United States Usursport Company Shire United States Steamship Concern Eal Mr. Groom J. Fuller Kansas City Star Florida Times-Union Schreiber H. L. Doherty U. 5 Box J West End Station Geo. B. Clark & Co Broad ST GEO. B. Clark CO In & Company Connecticut Northeastern Shipbuilding and Transportation Co Dept National Securities Co., Inc Chambera New Haven, Conn Corzon T. L. Watson & CO Main and John Streets Savings Department OF the City National Bank Main and Bank Sts Navy State Penna Western Hnennery Maine Long Island Jergay Pwbroves Sa ‘Tana Main St Bridgeport Philadelphia GEO, B. Clark CO Vaughan & Company Calvert Ridge Baltimore, Afd Spargo & Winter Warner Ridge Port Ot Nevada Packard National Underwriters Co Std Ave New York City City National Bank United States Depository P, L., Holzer James Staples Keller, Manning, and Co., Inc Public Accountants and Industrial Engineers Audito Cost & Accounting Systems Vax First Bridgeport National Bank Bridgeport, Conn Enon Ana Abe Itvice PEN Daily TOSP Op Paige Detroit Motor Car William BULL Re Security
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