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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

13

Railroads Lead Market As Industrials Lag In Slump

Wall Street shares traded unevenly with rail stocks gaining while industrials lagged. Major rail nomes like Northern Pacific Great Northern and Erie drew attention as the market closed firmer. Steel and tobacco issues rallied on optimism about car restrictions easing and potential asset distributions at Reading and Lackawanna.

Bimoadan Wali New York Acme Judy Judy Reading, Northern Pacific Great Northern Erie American Woolen Company Prus Arses Central Reading Supreme Court Wil Et Gu Tttta Sinclair O11 Mexico Mexitar Seaboard France England Canaia Canada

Grain prices drift as buyers steady market tone

Persistent buying for seabed account steadies the market in Chicago trading today. The close was unsettled with modest shifts in December and March contracts around 3.80 and 3.84. Corn slipped 1-3 to 2 1-4 cents while oats and provisions edged lower by fractions.

Chicago

Plasa Cleu and Swift Motor Firms File Airport Certificates

The Plasa Cleu company and the Swift Motor company filed certificates of incorporation in the town clerk's office yesterday. The Clear company is capitalized for 950,000 and begins business with 1,900. Paul Golawers, Mayer lure Ann Sarinei Haflick are named as incorporators. A general auto business will be conducted by the Swift Motor company which is capitalized for 2,000 and beginning parkness with 8,000. Marx Swift and James A. Sykes of Stamford and Irving 4. Berman of Bridgeport are needed incorporators.

Plasa Cleu Company Swift Motor Company Clear Company Paul Golawers Mayer Lure Ann Sarinei Haflick Parkness Marx Swift James A. Sykes Stamford Irving Berman Bridgeport

Woodon Mills Reopen as Woolen Company Plans Departments

Boston Sept 1 The American Woolen company resumes operations after closing its mills. Preparatory departments will reopen September 13 with additional departments to follow as work permits. Announcement came from Willem M Wood president of the company.

Boston American Woolen Company Willem M. Wood Bre Tod

New York Stock Exchange Closed Over Labor Day

The New York Stock Exchange will be closed Saturday for Labor Day, as announced today. The market will not operate in observance of the holiday and normal trading will resume afterward.

New York Stock Exchange

Cotton Forecast Shows 13,783,000 Bales This Year

Washington December forecast from the Department of Agriculture places U S cotton production at 13,783,000 bales for the year. The estimate reflects domestic supply expectations and current growing conditions across key producing regions.

Washington

Cotton futures sink after crop report miss

Government crop data disappointed traders causing broad selling. December futures swung from 26.85 to 24.10 before settling at 24.27, while October led declines under the day’s fluctuation limits. Near day’s end prices sat near lows with a net drop around 11 points. Port stocks and exports showed modest figures for the season.

Theovernment

Coffee futures steady as market shows sensitivity to orders

New York bid and ask activity remained subdued with no volume gains. September contracts traded around 7.93 and 9.07 for nearby months, while spot prices rose modestly on stronger demand. Deliveries on September contracts occurred with limited impact on the overall market.

New York

Liberty Bond Prices Exhibit Mixed Yankee Rates

Liberty bonds in New York show varied yields with securities labeled Second d’s at 84.64 and 41-d’s at 95.46. Other issue levels include 4 1-4’s at 84.36, 4 1-4’s at 88.10, 4 L-4’s at 85.09, Victory 3 3-4’s at 95.35 and Victory 4 3-4’s at 95.50, reflecting diverse market movement for defense securities.

New York Sept Liberty Victory

Dry Goods Market in New York Shows Quiet Demand

In New York, dry goods markets opened weak and unchanged with subdued demand for wool goods and podds. Silkware and underwear sectors remained quiet as traders assessed prices and shipments amid a calm market mood.

New York Corcon

Formation of gigantic wheat pool planned by farmers

Columbus Sept 1 A two day session of the National Board of Farm Organizations opens with discussion of a gigantic wheat pool to give farmers control over marketing and selling in the United States. Leaders and delegates attend from multiple states to map strategies and unify pricing and distribution efforts.

Columbus United States National Board of Warm

Republican caucus for town officers set in Crumbull

The Republican Electors of Lug Town propose a meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday September 7, 1930 at 7 o clock p m to nominate Town Officers for the ensuing year. Order of Town Committee. Seperber 1. Trumbull Conn.

New York Clearing House HINES TRU Yubtre Gebler Fadermt Lug Cof Crumbull Guugua At & Glock P. m Quwiera SEC Um Ated Trumbin Seperber

Captain Dellar Boosts US Commerce and Pacific Trade

A New York and Robert Dellar report highlights Captain Dellar's global influence in shipping,. He backed U S steamship lines, kept schedules during war, and promoted Chinese relations. Dellar urges congressional action to support American merchant marine growth and cites lower freight rates aiding exports. Political interest shifts to Pacific commerce over presidential debates.

Holland NEW YO Robert Dellar Fran Wureps New York Els Americas Nizing Europe Dollar Steamship Lines Dollar Hong Song United States Hong ‘Kong Vauthstangan Cory Murae London Congress Oyher Gap United Doiler Canada England Far West Pattic Glopa Bassouri Cnmpalen

Foreign Exchange Rates in New York Trading Floor

On September 1 in New York the mercantile paper exchange rates show sterling at 7.62 dollars for 60 day bill, commercial 3.62 for 4-4 pounds, and 3.57 for 1-8 demand. Francs 6.01 for cables, Belgian francs 7.43, Guilders 1s 2.00, Lire 4.60, Marks 2.03, with various cable and demand figures noted.

New York Fylme Mercantile Paper J Exchange Fryesular

Receiver Named For Standard Pores Company

Federal Judge Wessenhayer appoints Frank A. Scott and J O Eaton as receivers near the Standard Pores company. The Erie Wireable Iron company of Fry, Pa. seeks receivers. Markets show steady Antiva produce with mixed futures in corn, tomatoes, and apples while fertilizer and dairy items trend. Witnesses sought for Brooklawn accident. tax filings required in Bridgeport September 1920. Commissioner Alf Connor urged compliance.

Cleveland Wessenhayer Frank A. Scott J. O. Eaton Eris Walleable Iron Company Frit

New Spanish Ministry Formed After Resignation Shock

Madrid reports a new Spanish ministry appointed under Prime Minister Eduardo Date following last week’s resignation. A separate brief notes a girl killed by a car near Shippen Point as Harriet Sargent Thegin involved. Prices rise for Rocky Mountain News to three cents with local milk producers planning a motor van route system to ease deliveries.

Madrid Esapaiees Tate Eduardo Date Helen Hew Jaskok Harriet Sargent Thegin Nile Shippen

Milford Democrats Name Three Delegate Tickets

Milford Democrats name three delegate tickets elected at a town hall caucus. State convention selections include Janice Jern and George F. Clark. M. P W. Gattins, John Ganning, and William Ronard. International and senatorial tickets list Walter M. Teving, O'Hara, Joli, Cannon, B. Brotherton, Herber, and others, with Miles, Kelley, McLean, Seonty, and Edward J. Slwher featured.

Milpord Fallaws Janice Jern George F. Clark M. P W. Gattins John Ganning William Ronard Iglonnl Walter M. Teving O'Hara Joli Cannon B. Brotherton Herber

Democratic Conventions Set for September 8 at Sequoyah Club

Democratic city conventions convene September 8 at Sequoyah club headquarters 3 Fairfield Avenue in the evening. Delegates from the spring convention carry over to next week’s meeting chaired by Uttn Hogan with Praneig and Dunaigsn noted. Delegates will proceed toward state probate and congressional conventions.

Sequoyan Club Fairheld Avenue Sprig Corvention Delera Uttm Hogan Delepazian Praneig Dunaigsn

Storage shed burned by sparks of bonfire

A storage shed in the rear of the Jennings Brothers building on Anr rison street between Faishell avenue and Min street was partly destroyed yesterday afternoon by fire started by a horse fire. Its contents consisting of boiled excalator were ruined, but the damage was slight.

Jennings Brothers Anrrison Street Faishell Avenue Min Street

Market notes on metal bids and delivery terms

Market brief from New York lists copper at 19, tin easing with futures 42.59, lead steady around 0.50, zinc stable, and St. Laura delivery quoted at 8.00 to 8.10. Spot and third quarter references indicate mixed commodity activity and forward positioning.

Pitter Law Nemor Mike Presh Joracy Tarsey New York Sest Tron Stein Andhoxeé

Fairfield Assessors Notice for Tax Lists September 1920

Fairfield Connecticut assessors announce real and personal property lists due in September 1920. residents and non residents must file with the assessors, penalties apply for late returns. hours and locations include town house, Switzer Drug Store, Old Nichols School, Rudolph Nemedky store, and post offices. board of assessors and Stratfield Encampment note a meeting on September 3 with a by law amendment vote.

Bridigaport Tax Commission Bridgeport Tax Board of Relief Alf, Connor Fairfield Agsgersors Lstag Post Omee M. Switzer Drug Store Southport Old Nichols Villa Ave Rudolph Nemoedky Board OF Assessors Conn Stratfield LO. Co. F

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