Utility Corporations Profit Gains Persist in 1927
A 1927 survey shows public utilities and other major firms lifting profits, with utilities leading a steady expansion in demand and earnings. The US Department of Commerce compilation tracks month by month earnings of top utilities alongside 1925 and 1926 figures, highlighting broader profit gains but noting overall earnings remain below prewar levels.
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Tor Eoistent
Ther
Prafi
Wil Industries
US Department of Commerce
Wall Street News Notes from York November 84
Josh Seligman & company and National City company plan to buy Peru ventures with 950000 units. Newark market shows Melon family controlled majority. stock valued at over 400 million. Lumber Mutual Casualty reports record earnings for third quarter and nine months 1927 with profits and premiums. Newark rapid transit lines report 27 percent rise in passengers. total operating revenues up considerably.
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York
Associated Fiess
Josh Seligman & Company
National City Company
Peru
Pervin National
Lumber Mutual Casualty Insurance Company of
New Lok
Newark City
Transit Commission
German American Club Plans Election Day Checks
German American Republican club members practiced vote validation and turnout efforts at 16 Fairfield Avenue Carpentersville. The campaign aimed to mobilize German extraction voters for Mayor Behlins and the Republican ticket with district observers ensuring accurate counts.
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Geom Nu Smenesn Republicei Yorkers
Tonis
Ilcn
Fnong
Americ¢n
Soosain
Behlins
Aieiir Nn Group
Fairfield Avenue
Carpe Ot Chaves Kelle
Charman
Campai
Republican Come Ecroms
M. Keller
Washington expects smooth loan talks with Japan on Manchukuo line
Washington officials anticipate no public policy obstacle to a proposed loan aiding Japan's control of the South Manchurian railway, despite protests from Chinese financial groups who fear broader Japanese imperial aims. Beijing has not yet formally sought an advisory opinion on policy risks. The railway under Japanese control runs to Manchuria and is dated back to the 19th century loan terms.
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Washington Navy
Associated Press
China
Washington
Nancy
Stile Department
Thomas W La~mont
J . Mogan and Company
Ghinese Commerciall
Bhanghan
Wasington
Owever
Honesa Japs
McAndrew Trial Nears End With Ultimatum Tied to Case
The McAndrew trial fray draws to a close as prosecutors press British influence claims in schools. McAndrew may skip next week’s session unless the school board accepts terms of his ultimatum. The suspended 2001 superintendent left hearings amid dispute, while observers reacted with mixed chants.
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Chicalo
Associated Pies
Cinitiga
Walter J Patino Bord
2Nds
Frank S Righemes
Specetatos Atte
Ts Gient Attaciing de Motes
Ocedt
Stock Exchange Sets New Record On Prices And Seats
Record figures sweep New York trading as industrial prices rise and memberships soar. Seats on the Stock Exchange reach 1 300 000 with curd market at 8400 000, total exchange value hits 3 006 000 000. Purchasers to be named Thursday as aggregate seat value climbs to 3 300 000 000.
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Lorks
Wes
Stock Exchange
Profi
Brookl
Steel National
Lehiga Valley Sea Lines
Suomberg
Seat
Stork Exchange
Atcoks
Water firm seeks higher rates before Public Utilities panel
The Gullfoax Water Company faced opposition in the House chamber at the Capitol as residents urged against rate increases. The hearing continued from November 17 into the next morning, with several witnesses for the defense and opposition.
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Maritord
Associatd Tress
Gullfoa Ch Sles Water Company
Iites
Alion
House Chamber
Public Actilities Commission
Poellen
Small Minority in America Is Prosperous Says Fisher
Professor UY Irving Fisher of Sale University argues that most Americans remain only moderately prosperous. He cites 1926 income data showing the richest and poorest groups with wide gaps, contending real prosperity is not yet universal despite improving wages and lower costs. The piece notes distribution gaps and questions whether widespread affluence is sustainable.
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America
UY Irving. Fisher
Sale University
NEW Haven Navy
Coondges
Europe
Edperten
National Association of Manufacturers
Cuattanooga
Relse
Nausual Bureau of Economic
Bureau of Inernal
Peron
Nations
Bureau At Economic Research
National Industrial Conference Board
National Bureau of Economic Research
Carl Snyder
New Lok
United
Wo. Wilford I Kings
King
Thay
United States
Kings Eater
New York City
Conference Board
Sesson
Federal Bureau of Labor
Bureau of Tabo. Inc
King mm
Asi Iosimi
National Chamber backs tax cuts plan and surplus theme
The National Chamber of Commerce endorses a federal tax reduction program aiming to lower the corporate tax rate to not more than 10 percent and to repeal the estate tax. It argues substantial annual surpluses justify broader tax cuts while urging careful fiscal review and rejection of new large appropriations.
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Toce
Washington
Puss! Stanilins
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Ita
Committee On Federallaaation
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Treasury
Conmess
Closing Dates for Sending Money Abroad List of Destinations
A historical notice from a First National Bank schedule lists closing dates for forwarding funds abroad to relatives or friends. It names many destinations including Belgium, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Canada, Hong Kong, and the United States with specific dates and recipient locations in New York and elsewhere.
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Ald
Counies
Notiom
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Helind
Lithuania
Norway
Poland
New York
Naples
Folson
Ompress
Canada
Hong Kong
Anthracite Industry Sound Despite Fell Production Outlook
Scranton reports that anthracite coal output this year will run about 67.09 million tons, below the long-term average, while costs rise to roughly 3.95 per ton. Samuel D. Warner, chairman of the Operators Confluence, cites mild 1926-27 winter reducing demand but says the industry remains sound and plans to maintain and expand its market with better service and quality coal.
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Scranton
Associated Press
Samuel D Warrior
Anthrocite
Confuence
Warner
Stationucil Bureau
Cnada
Ely
United States
Durant's Yacht Eludes Canadian Revenue Boat
Ottawa reports Durant's yacht Vidor escaped into international waters while officials say Montcalm failed to seize the craft. The writ of attachment stems from Canadian National Railways claims the Vidor damaged a Montreal bridge on the Lachine canal.
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Ottawa
Ont
Navy
Associated Press
Montcalm
Margaret
Canadian
Canadian National Railways
Lachine Canal
Montreal
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Dee
Anderson County
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Harris, Forbes & Co
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Noyes
Erohanas City Savings Bank
Bridgeport
Telephone Barnum
Wall Street News
Gull Ousagier
Whiteway
Newark Curb
Miarket
Melion
Miellon
Stoc Eels
East Ave
Claremont Ave
Barnum Avenue
Adolf Lederer & Co
403 Security
Hachive
South’ Manchurian
Japan
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di King
Mit
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Congressional Tax Committee
Devhcet
Chambers
New York Noy
S. D. Warriner
Durant
Canadian Revenue Boat
Bankers Capital Company
First National Bank
Bridgeport, Conn
New Haven
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Waterbury
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Sturges
Kink Rod Ranpate
Hoa MoKitor
Dante Prince Hepaun
John Keoch
F Connor
F Siamon
Bankers Security
Bridgeport Telephone
Noble
Level Club, Inc
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Masonie
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Chapman & Co.inc
Cedar Street
Chicago
Bridgeport Hydraulic
Fat Epa Ace Amens Company
Investment Department
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North End Bank & Trust Co
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