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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1920

Page

13

New Combination Reported to Take Over Tobacco Subsidiaries

A New company may take over Tobacco Products Export United Profit Sharing and Philip Morris, forming a National Tobacco company to absorb the firms. The move follows the Anaconda bond issue and signals consolidation in the tobacco sector amid tight money.

New Combination Broadan Wall Street Dirm Royal Dutch Central Leather Texas & Paddy Anaconds Copper Company National City Company Guaranty ' S Custompany Anaconda Company Whelan- Duke Group National Tobacco Company S Tak United Profit Sharing Philip Morris Companies Tobacco Products Company United Cigar Stores Retal Tobacco Genadas Studebaker Corporation Texas and Pacific Mutilo

Public absorbs Liberty Bond issues

Public now absorbing Liberty bond issues was noted by John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency. National banks held Liberty bonds and Victory notes equal to about 1-2 percent of total resources, with $778,981,000 of such securities on hand and resources over $25 billion. Collateral Liberty holdings by national banks on June 26 stood at $225,008,000, down from $369,000,000 six months earlier.

John Skelton Willams Gurrangy Juiberty National Barks Jume 26

Coffee and Yore Market Quiet Futures Shift Late Day

Coffee futures showed a limited feature with some exchanges for later delivery. May moved up to 7.01 while other months showed modest changes. Spot coffee remained quiet with Rio prices near unchanged.

Y Yore

Wheat market rise guided by farm action on Chicago grain

Grain markets reacted to farm organizations pressing for higher wheat prices. Chicago opened firm with December around 2.07 1 2 and March near 2.08, corn up 1 to 2 cents, oats up to 3 4, and provisions showing mixed changes from unchanged to a small drop.

Chicago Degline

Cotton market slips as hedge sales push prices lower

Cotton futures in New York fell sharply as southern hedge sales intensified on October 11. December and January contracts dropped to new lows around 20.30 and 18.90, with last trades up modestly from daily lows. Port receipts and stocks were listed alongside declining daily prices.

New York

Consortium Meats New York Frat Conference Opens

The fraternity conference in New York gathers British American French and Japanese delegates to formalize the tentative plan for the international consortium for China’s financial and economic aid. The meeting aims to adopt plans for a conference in Paris in May.

New York China Paris Afay

New Haven Road Votes Bond Issue

Stockholders of the New Haven Road met to act on three bond related items including landing or refunding indebtedness and mortgage notes. The meeting approved proposed financing with a first mortgage and refunding notes backed by government support, aiming to raise about 66 million due over ten years and 49 million par value in bonds. Buckland outlined the road’s finances and prospects while critics pressed questions on subsidiaries and potential disposal of the Connecticut trolleys.

Tve Agel North AM Buckland Bucklond Pearson Aid United States Getes Hagop Bogigian Bunton Anary Goma Bogigian Rhode Sald Connecticut

Unsettled Cuba sugar trade amid faded market activity

The report notes no raw sugar sales early, with prices largely nominal. Refined sugar remains unchanged at 11 cents for fine granulated as markets in New York edge through limited transactions amid broader financial unease.

Long Island Jersey Tersey Cuba Kansas New York Greg

Real estate deeds and quit claims mapped in local records

A string of warranty deeds and quit claims records transfers from multiple owners to others on various streets including Harborview Avenue Beaton Beaton Atlantic Street Fifth Street and Wayne Street. Notable entries include Martha and John Domienkos and Gertrude Leaking, with parcels ranging from 0 to 85 feet.

Edn M. Garrison Lillian Gerber Pairteld Joseph Smith Pau Hermann Lange Beaton Alexander Mary Jestewicr Martha M John Domienkos Harborview Avenue Gertrude Perry John A Lillian A. Leaking Wayne Street Petey Nevaray Morris Werler Fee Hancock Avenir William N. MacKenzie Jennie J+. Reid Norman Stonet John W. Bonner Adelt Sherman Atlantic Street Tilia Mullen Luter Mr. Bonner Adolf Sherman Grave Barthelness Adalf Sharman Atlantic Streal Charles Birnbaum Alexandnr Mary M. Lesiewie Marborview Avenue Alexander Minijewski Edgar Z. Chambertin Iraulstan Avenue Theresa A. Overly Meri Has Howitt Street Mortengr Paul Hermann Lange Beacon Street Terry Shea Pftt Hannon Fifth Street Linian Gertrude Rei Teller Avenue Gerber Deregl Wayne Tameron

Water Power League Seeks Coal Conservation Through Hydropower

Holland New York reports on the Water Power League of the United States meeting in Washington. Members argue that developing vast water powers and hydroelectric plants will conserve coal by replacing steam and heating with hydro power, preserving high quality coal for steel and iron production. The league aligns with federal efforts to act on water power legislation and warns of limited high grade coal reserves.

Holland New York Oakal Arated Mransad Water Power League Unites States Petting Legis United States Washington New Fork Rang Tityasus Rven League Chu Ste Congress

Ten government vessels fetch 2.84 million total

In Wasington on October 11 the shipping board announced ten government owned vessels totaling 23 006 deadweight tons sold for about 2 836 110 dollars. Six steel steamers averaging 10 089 tons each sold for 8 050 dollars per ton and four cargo ships averaging 14 077 tons brought 4 2 dollars. Chairman Benson and the board had rejected bids received last week for the wooden fleet of 285 vessels.

Waseington Sule Rovernment-Owned Tyte Stésrtiocr Tony Benson Wids

Dry goods markets drift as New York prices edge down

New York markets show dull silk and weaker Burlip futures while spot and fourth quarter prices for electrolytic goods stay steady. Prices quoted include Northern No.1 at 30.08 and No.4 at 49.00 to 50.00, with nearby futures at 43.05. antimony and lead quoted with limited movement amid delivery notes.

New York Norik Northern Souther Seat St. Touts

Market rates and a Saskatoon aviation incident noted

The report lists international currency quotes including Sterling and francs, plus cable and lire demands. It also records Pilot J Wome-Hay of the trans Canada air flight forced to land at Saskatoon due to developing trouble.

Tegima Sask J. Wome-Hay

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