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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1918

Page

17

Surplus Seen for Third Avenue Bonds and Fare Increase Sought

In September Third Avenue showed a $10,000 surplus for interest on its 5 percent adjustment bonds. Traffic schedule reorganization aims to offset wage scale costs adding 1.5 million to annual charges. Analysts note high price levels and consider exchanging Interborough Consolidated preferred for this bond. Bethlehem Steel’s war record boosts investor confidence despite exposure to material ties to wartime production.

Third Avenue Pany Hendrickson & Co Interborough Consolidated Preferred New York Railways Company

Grain Markets Show Big Drop And Brisk Trade

New York November 14 grain market watchers saw bearish impact from ending the substitute program as demand for corn may ease while exports are expected to rise offsetting the drop. Reports spoke of more new corn offerings and some old stock. cash market remained firm despite futures decline.

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Leonard Injures Hand Forces Dempsey Bout Change

Benny Leonard the lightweight champion broke his hand during gym work and cannot box Jack Britton at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. Soldier Bartfield steps in to face Britton while Carpentier and Wilde consider coming to the United States for future showdowns. Joe Bonds agrees to box Jack Dempsey in a six round bout at the Garden next Saturday, with Bonds aiming for a strong performance despite limited boxing renown.

Yorix Benny Leonard United War Work Council Madison Square Garden Soldier Bartfield Jack Britton Georges Carpentier Jimmy Wilde Great Britain Herbert L. Pratt France England Carpentier Dempsey Wilde Pete Herman Frankie Burns Joe Bonds Tack Dempsey Tacoma Jack Dempsey the Garden Bonds Granite State Utah Knattier Larry Williams Larry Jim Coffey Clay Turner Garden Charles Harvey

Grain market update with Grain Corporation actions

Oats and corn show mixed movement as demand holds and export buying remains heavy. Barley and rye firm, with Grain Corporation buying absorbing surplus substitutes and easing pressure. New substitute rules allow 100 percent wheat flour bread but net wheat use impact appears limited. Provisions steady then irregular as hog prices weaken and cash products firm. CURB QUOTATIONS

Grain Corporation

Cotton Market Quotation Telegraphed to New York

New private wire quotations show December at 25 85 and 2 80 bid and offer, January at 26 16 bid 23 36 offer 26 05 close. Market figures reflect prices from T L Watson and Co with gains and dips noted in private wire report.

New York T. L. Watson and Co Igh Low

Knights of Columb bout lights up Brooklyn card in November

In Brooklyn a boxing card features Jig Coffey defending against a rising challenger while Frankie Burns meets Joe Jeannette in Hoboken and Jack Sharkey trains for a Jersey City Armory bout with Frankie Burns. The show includes Burns White clashes and a Garden appearance tease.

Bonds Jig Coffey Brooklyn Land Coffey Frankie Burgs Spearance Johnny Eric NJ Jersey Wemhawken Terseyrge Jabezyy White Albany Burns White Atlan City Joe Jeannette Jack Clifford Clay Turner Jack Sharkey Grupp Iyattla Frankie Burns Armory A. A Jersey City Garden Jack DM Goven

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