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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
7
Business notices describe retailers preparing for autumn demand amid uncertain wool costs and scarce supplies. Merchants report cautious pricing and stock motions, with wary buyers targeting essentials while market expectations hinge on upcoming year end credit trends and consumer buying patterns.
A fragmented report accuses improper wool buying methods and shoddy sumps. It notes concerns over virgin quality and the National Bureau statements, with references to legislation and Congress adjournment affecting manufacturers. The text shows garbled OCR but signals debate on quality and regulatory action.
Retail jewelers report poor sales while repair departments stay busy across Fifth Avenue stores. A crowd lines up at major shops as watch repairs dominate demand amid concerns over declining quality of workmanship and a perceived drop in high grade American made watches.
Cotton goods stocks rise in dry goods district as retailers slash prices to move inventories. Trade notes say many newcomers rely on speculative lines and expect ongoing price cutting until market activity recovers. Also reports on drug price declines, Europe imports, and Minneapolis flour futures dip with a 30 cent drop in barrel prices.
United States District Court records show involuntary bankruptcy petitions filed yesterday against Cotton Inc and related parties. Petitions name creditors Strauis and Strauss as petitioning creditors with assets listed around $128,424 and liabilities near $200,000. A judge was appointed to oversee the case with bond set at $200,000 and venue noted in the Fourth Street district.
A dense court record shows judgments filed in New York County and Bronx County listing creditors, debtors, and amounts. The document names numerous individuals and companies across the city, with dates and sums reflecting civil claims and payment statuses.
Buyers arrive with varied goods listed by city and merchant names including ALBANY BOSTON CHICAGO and BALTIMORE. The fragmentary OCR shows clothing upholstery rugs furniture and general merchandise from numerous shops and brands across multiple metropolitan areas.
Governors of the New York Stock Exchange met behind closed doors to try Allan A. Ryan on charges related to the Star Motor corner. Ryan declined to appear with counsel. verdict by the governing committee expected at 10 that morning.
Cotton prices edged higher on a weather report indicating mild losses ahead. Traders noted limited gains as futures markets absorbed mixed signals from regional crops and demand outlooks.
The corn market weakened early as prices fell from the prior session on forecasts of larger receipts and slow cash demand. Reports of favorable crop conditions supported bearish sentiment before a buying surge recovered losses and pushed prices above the morning low.
Obituary notices report Edwin Nagle's funeral today in Yonkers for the actor born in New York City, with prior stage credits including Salustiano and Fate Virginia. Also noted are Katherine Hoffman, honorary Ladies Auxiliary members, and William Daniel Moore, a Brooklyn builder of 41 years, who died at 63 after heart disease at his East Fifteenth Street home.
Fragmentary notice outlines the death of Dr Thecesphore Chagnon aged about as a long career in Brooklyn pharmacy. He was born in Dey on Grand Street and came to this country at sixteen. Survived by brother Louis Adolph Chagnon of 604 Street Brooklyn, and a noted goods dealer. The fragment also mentions other local names and a later Connecticut death, with family details and telephonic notice instructions for obituary submissions.
Marriage notice lists Mr Ironless and Duane in a Vernon-Duant rowitz fragment.
Obituary notice records the death of a widow of Thentin We Annsen in Wididlawn Crandeey aie. The fragmented text honors the late, notes a surviving spouse and mentions related names and locations, with unreadable details about dates and places.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered names, dates, places, and figures across a historic page. Readable items include references to individuals, locations, and events, with many garbled segments. The text hints at oblique notices, prices, and dates but lacks coherent structure.
A fragmented accounting of monthly earnings and after tax income for Interboro Transit personnel. It lists gross incomes such as 24,027 dollars and 29,988 dollars for various units like Adirondack Electric Power and Pennsylvania Railroad, detailing deductions and net amounts after taxes, with references to accruals and tax computations.
The filing notes Hogan and associates, with Canadian ties, appoint an interventor to oversee the Hiraonsay Biian Company stakes. It records the Guaranty Trust Company of New York acting as stock curing agent and references an $4000 transfer to Charles At Dasgail.
The death of Sister Marie de Sales, formerly Elizabeth Frances Kane, is announced at the Westchester Catholic Protectory convent school on June 16. She was 70, survived by two brothers, and had notable siblings including a chaplain and a university club member. Her nephews served in the U.S. and Royal Marines with honors.
William Kiteh Warmitton vice-president of the Building Construction Employers' Association and noted sport promoter in Westchester County dies after a lingering illness at 559 West Hunter Avenue aged 53. He managed the Hamilton Athletic Association and finance for Old Port CrestAC baseball club. He was a Knights of Pythias member survived by wife, son, brothers and sisters.
A. R. widow and mother of John Phill Hoffman died yesterday in her home at ninety seven. Born in Germany she came to the United States and lived in Brooklyn many years. A Civil War veteran, she had two husbands Jacob Hill and Adolph Holman. her second husband died twenty five years ago. Survived by her son John P. Hy and other relatives.
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