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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
9
Wholesale trade and industry show improvement as L Morrove and others report better activity. Railway labor tensions ease after a threatened strike is called off, with general business showing signs of revival though irregularities persist. Bank clearings at Beetley reach $8245.
In Chicago trading wheat rose modestly but fell at times on concerns over export demand and rail strike effects. Wheat and corn advanced with mixed strength as producers eye a potentially lower global yield while export congestion dampens futures.
Oct 28 market notes indicate firmer cheese and creamery products with creamery extras at 43, firsts 98 1-2 48. Milk prices steady with whole milk around 1 2 and skim ranges 11-14 cents. State markets report firm nearby whites and browns varying by quality, overall price movement modest.
Pittsburgh Oct 28 The McKeesport Tin Plate Company says all forty four mills will reopen full time next Sunday, ensuring operations with at least 3,000 workers through January. The move follows a government allotment and adds new workers to the plant.
Prohibition enforcement official in Hartford notes orders for beer sale remain unavailable while Treasury Department in Washington reviews the medicinal beer permit process. Investigations will expand once further information arrives.
The American Express company at 1 Gold Street agrees to pay Albert We Werner of 1724 Main Street for a laceration received in October. Swift end company and insurers the Scourty Mutual Casualty company agree to pay Andrew Jansen of Ann Street $11 a week during incapacity from a September 1 accident. The Singer Manufacturing company at 498 Mast Washington Avenue agrees to pay Mike Cassello of Harrist Street $7.19 a week for incapacity from a crash received September 6.
A dense OCR of a stock page shows numerous price quotes and tickers for companies across sectors. Names include Alaska GM, Pan Am, Reading, North America, and General Motors among others, with varied purchase prices and notes of dividends and warrants embedded in the line.
Real estate transfers list Oscar B. Bertison and Eawarg P. Duhigx under warranty deeds, with many others including Morehouse Avenue, Gordon Street, East Avenue, and Arcadia Avenue parcels. Mortgages, trustees, and trade name certificates appear, naming Martin Gil, Samuel Frank, Andrew Jovoskh, and Otte Diehl among others in transactions and proprietorships.
Fragmentary OCR notes show money values with references to loans, agents, and rates. The text mentions a closing figure near 41.3, with mentions of high and low bids and acceptance changes, but lacks clear names, dates, or institutions to identify.
New York traders moved to cancel strike orders boosting confidence across sectors. Steel led gains as railway tensions eased with an expected rise in orders, while Pacific oil and other shares posted new highs amid renewed demand. Banks anticipated continued strong bond demand as money rates firmed.
The Boston News Bureau notes cautious progress toward normalcy amid lingering low mood. Canal profits for the year ended June 30 reach 2,712,000 with four straight profitable years. provided funds aim to wipe earlier deficits and show growing common stock value though some sectors incur losses.
The Deep Sea-Fishers, Inc. is organized under Maine and takes all assets of East Coast Fisheries Products and East Coast Fisheries, except certain claims. The new stock totals 450,000 no par shares with exchange terms for old preferred and common stock. A hearing is set in Portland on Oct 31, 1921 to review the voting trust and related documents.
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