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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1923

Page

18

Supreme Court War Contract Case Declined

The Supreme Court refused to consider a dispute by American Chain Co. against Interstate Iron and Steel Co. over whether government termination of part of a war contract relieved the contractor of Mobility from sourcing raw materials. The Chicago-anchored case centered on whether such a government action affected performance obligations in Illinois.

Washington Supreme Court Tiinois Irom and Steel Co Arthur M. Marsh Marsh, Stoddard and Day American Chain Co Titterstate Ron and Steel Co Standig Chicago Joral Gast

Spanish Veterans Present for 10 Comrade Persson

Spanish veterans at Nathaniel Wheeler Rishon camp honor Comrade Teeiphilt Persson with a watch in the design of a Masonic pewr at the State Armoury last night. Persson has long been a prominent contractor in Stratford and a key business figure in his new suit findings. Commander Willa Leansbury presented the gift and spoke of Persson’s many years with the camp and the regret at his forced departure.

Nathaniel Wheeler Willa Leansbury Persson Biocn

Curb Market News From York floates uneven gains

Oct. 2 report notes week end buying orders lifting opening prices, Park & Sitford rising to about 23, with mixed action across stocks. Harta Corporation led heavy buying while Standard Oil of Indiana and other oils showed irregular shifts, Cleveland Motors moved on limited turnover, and limited gains appeared in oil issues like Bartnchard Oil and Southern States Oil.

Mexico WL Lamour B. Morgan and Co Ehaéran Newico Public Y Litis Internalonal Atch Corporation Federal Intermediate Credit Banks York Park & Sitford Harta Corporation Cleveland Motors Btanchard Oil Indiana Southern States Oil

Candidacy probes tests Civil Service exam controversy

Word from Washington describes an investigation into a civil service post exam process amid a protest led by Willant, Sevlex, and Robinson. Civil Service heads sent Chief Hess to scrutinize candidates Arthur Gonney and Fred Wetshin as well as Charles Greene, with interviews to determine endorsements and eligibility.

Wordington BD. O Henry & Erite Conimsl Willant Sevlex Robinson Howard S. Chal Tonger Charles F. Greene Arthur F. Gonney Fred J. Wetshin Seeler Conner Bess Ciel Wexse Civil Service Sen Hesse Challenger Washington Nanes Greene Mr. Wellstine

Realty Records reveal numerous property transfers and loans

Warranty deeds and mortgage records show transfers from Devils to Keith MIN and Alfred Fenston to Tod feld among others. Properties include Savoy street, Fairfield avenue, Sherwood avenue, and Roosevelt street with values from 1 to 6900 dollars. Banks noted include Bridgeport Savings Bank and Newtown Savings Bank.

Phil Clasner Keith Min Relly Eherwood Weeny Alfred Fenston Ienjuining Todfeld Really Savoy Street Willan Meier Jed Joseph Wakuts Readies Woodrow Avenue Henry L. Seeks Neola Pusliso Reservoir Avenue John GC. Chamberlain Church Josephine Goss Claire Stevens Alried Xtront A. Crowe Mary A. Crowe Paplyr Street Anthony Floux I Blanc Roosevelt Street Ben Newtown Savings Bank Newtown Realty Savoy Atrent Salvarete Abbol We I Ldality Loan Corp Redity Minnle Street Chams Bertha B. Honyman Alles Reetor Pairfield Avenue The Peoples Savings Bank William T. Mullins South Avenae Jeveline

Commodity prices chart from local market listing items

A fragmented OCR listing multiple commodities and prices. Mentions wheat and other staples with unclear figures, plus ammunition and hardware terms. Dense unreadable segments make exact items and values hard to determine. The readable core references food products and basic goods in a market section.

Stock Prices Open Firm But Later Turn Heavy

Stock prices opened firm but soon slumped as German markets weakened and EU exchange concerns spilled over. Trading volume totaled about half a million shares with several blue chips edging higher before retreating. Increased inflation fears and bank rate expectations shifted sentiment, dampening gains in tobacco, steel, and coal issues while several issue majors held steady amid cautious buying.

Germany Howe Teresina Will Street Pelees Jrhstt Joaders Bald Wit Amterigan Amerigan & Run Dulynt Henry Rte Red- Pew

Real Estate Activity Here Confirmed by Tax Records

Real estate deeds show a sharp rise in ownership changes in the first ten months of the year compared with 1943. Assessor records reveal 4,206 deeds versus 2,045 for all of 1943 and 1,789 for the same period last year, a gain of 165 deeds. Weekly activity included 42 warranty sales versus 26 the prior year, with mortgage totals also higher according to town clerks.

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U S Trade Balance Signal Postwar Stagnation

Washington reports September exports at 125 million dollars, while imports drop to 121 million, narrowing the trade gap but signaling continued fragility. Officials say the falloff and renewed foreign borrowing challenge the rebound of American shipments and domestic demand.

United Ted United States Wis

Cotton market opens with muted demand and mixed reports

The Cotton market opened with subdued activity as traders faced weak demand and varied signals from the belt. Reports from New England and Manchester showed little support for futures at current prices, while references to a 30 cent staple and large holdings suggested cautious sentiment amid tentative prices and private wire chatter.

New Envsland Manchester Mulls Falowlirs Daotttiedts Hirgehl Fillenthal

Money Navy Yu Gat 22 Losing Bid Near Sale

Fragment in the record shows a bidding event with a losing bid and related financial terms. Names and exact details are unclear, but indicates a sale or loan context with figures around four and one fourth, mentioning Joan or a similar name and possible culled loans.

Neavy Yu High Sy Lad

Market Fluctuations Press Wheat and Grain Prices

Weather and news from Chicago show grain prices slipping with wheat easing 28 cents from prior close while corn and oats retreat modestly. Reports cite large North American shipments, higher Liverpool quotes, and potential shifts from Argentina and Russia, with U S supply visible and demand for near deliveries waning amid varied foreign credit talks.

Chicago Wsrengia Wehart North America Liverpool Germany United States Wwern Etunet Ruesia Coolidge United Sing Lo Vishona Howe Inver

Foreign exchange rates move with varied shifts

In New York on Oct 22 the foreign exchange market shows mixed moves as French and Belgian francs fall about 12 points each. The French at roughly 5.77 cents and the Belgian near 4.96 1/2 cents. German marks slip by around two cents per billion.

New York Iowa

Metal Market News From Votus Oct 12

Market report notes near term and futures values with prices for nearby and distant contracts. Mentions specific items and regional references with scattered figures, indicating a volatile but fragmented trading scene.

Mortgage 5 Percent Railroad Bond Underlying Investment

Investment overview notes a 5 percent railroad bond underlying value as a savings vehicle. Mentions Connecticut New Rhode Island and other states as related factors in the securities discussion.

Connecticut Rhode Island

Geologists dispute Trapot Dome oil reserve estimates

A Senate committee report on the Trapot Dome field shows wide ranges from 12 million to 24 million barrels, with others arguing up to 100 million. Adjacent wells and drainage practices are cited as reducing recoverable output, while lease approvals and naval reserve policy are also discussed in the session.

Congress Frederink G. Clip New York James C. Lewis Tulsa Okla Barce Oth la Foltett Pola Harding Wall Daniels Navy Department Naval Aj Washingtox Senate Tube Linds Counties Whch Iera

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