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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1926
Page
19
The market posted a broad downturn with many industrials dropping several points from recent highs. Rail shares led losses while major components like General Motors and United States Steel moved lower before some late recovery. Foreign exchange and commodity quotes also showed mixed shifts as investors remained cautious.
Fresh upturns in wheat quotations at Liverpool sparked a material advance in the wheat market in Chicago early today. Corn and oats firmed. prices for futures lifted with December and May contracts gaining. Provisions held steady with mixed tone across commodities as weather and export prospects remained uncertain.
Shipping notices list arrivals in New York and Seattle including Drottningholm from Gothenburg and Franconia from New York Oct 19. Noordam from Liverpool and Rotterdam from Amsterdam Oct 19. President Jackson from Yokohama Oct 17 for Seattle. Resolute from Hamburg Oct 19.
In New York on October 11 copper prices show a slight decline with electrolytic spot and futures at 14 1 4 to 14 1 8. Spot and nearby copper around 70.7. Suts 69. Iron, lead, and zinc hold steady while antimony spots at 14.25.
Cotton futures closed steady to lower as the spot market softened. Prices for nearby months edged down with October trading near 133 to 134 cents per pound amid mixed demand and futures trading patterns.
A distorted OCR ad fragment offers bleak financing terms with exaggerated promises and coded phrases. It mentions monthly payments, interest, and a contact line, suggesting a dubious loan or person-to-person scheme.
Railroads moved over 30 million cars of freight in the first 39 weeks, averaging more than a million cars weekly. August class 1 road earnings reached 1.233 billion dollars, up 12 percent from August 1925, with eight months’ gains totaling 40.8 million dollars. Freight tonnage continues to rise as lines expect October to top prior records.
In New York on October 1 the Liberty Bond market shows first second and third series quotes with Treasury participation. Trading is subdued as investors weigh long term demand and government funding needs amid market uncertainty.
Foreign exchanges firm quotations in cents for Great Britain France Belgium Denmark Switzerland Spain Argentina and other nations. Rates show demand and cables figures with fractional values across currencies including pounds francs marks dinars rupiah and yen, reflecting varied regional demand and bank bill levels.
New York market notes varied price ranges for butter and potatoes with multiple receipts and regional quotes. Dairy values show receipts around 13.148 and higher percentages, while potatoes list several firm figures and regional mentions including Central and Western New York. Prices for bulk Danish butter range from 29.9 to 25.00 cents, with per ton quotes for whites and other cereals noted in the table.
New York October 14 The American Radiator Company declared a rise in its annual dividend to five dollars per share. Directors authorized the quarterly payments with the dividend to be payable in December. Year to date sales and earnings show improvement though figures are not fully reported.
New York traders saw renewed bear pressure in the curb market as an opening rally faded. Export gasoline price cuts sparked liquidation with Humble, Jennek, Roter Borter and Salt Creek stocks slipping about a point. Penn-Mex Fuel showed strength, Standard Oil of Kansas rose from lows, while TouPont and Warn Industries fell then partially recovered. Brill and Celotex slumped as several inactive ties dropped sharply. Public utilities mostly declined though Rockland Light and Power recovered part of its loss. Russian bonds advanced on optimistic Soviet signals.
A batch of warranty and quitclaim deeds records transfers across Bridgeport properties. Named grantors include Vincenalua Tock Alfred Heragren Alex Poguny and Bridgeport Savings Bank, with transferees such as Ot to Lamacehie William Muirhead and Anthony Grasse. Properties span Albion Norland Main Harvey Fairfield and Sheridan streets and Andover to Bishop avenues.
Amos J. Beaty outlines the Texas company’s $250 million authorized stock and $85.54 million remaining to be allocated. Alternatives include cash sale, property grant, or a stock dividend while preserving value. American Window Glass Co reports 1940 year income of $42,710 after preferred dividends, $1.08 per common share, vs $85,025 and $2.14 previously.
Treasury balance in Washington for October 19 is reported in the daily statement. Friends are invited to attend the OLN.
In a cautious session New York bonds showed limited advance as credit outlook improvements aided Liberty and treasury issues and favorable foreign developments supported continental obligations. French and German issues found demand, while domestic rail and industrial bonds varied with some big downdrafts in Sinclair Oil and Lig Carbonate, and Granby Consolidated rose near its high.
Market update notes Call money at 4 1-2 and closing levels at 4 1-2. Call loans offered firm with mixed collateral. 60-90 day loans quoted at 5 and 4-1 month at 5. Prime mercantile paper described as di-2a 4 B-4.
Rubber market report shows ABH Rubber closing a ready December 13 14 with March 43.90 and May 44.40 in New York trading on October 19.
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