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Newspaper
Syracuse Evening Telegram
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1923
Page
4
B C Forbes discusses economic currents in March, noting that halted building, higher costs, and cautious steel and sugar markets are tempering speculation. He urges restraint, restoration of reason in industry, and stabilization of prices to preserve prosperity.
Leek officials seek approval for a new bond issue amid local funding debates. Officials outline project priorities and potential impact on taxes while community groups argue for fiscal restraint and clearer oversight.
George W. Hinman argues against taxing stock dividends and defends undistributed profits as a big business reserve. He cites Henry Ford and large ownership in American firms to warn that broad levies would strike at millions of stockholders and worsen a future depression.
A garbled list of prices and items appears, mentioning beverages and goods with unclear amounts. The transcription shows stray letters and spacing, making specific products, vendors, or dates unreadable.
The Cosmopolitan News Service reports a nationwide survey showing widespread industrial health. Production rises, wages increase, and labor shortages grow across multiple states as firms see strong current business and favorable fall prospects.
Watertown May 14 prices held steady on the Watertown Produce Exchange with 2,915 boxes sold. Represented by forty eight lots, offerings included small white and white twins varieties, with prices quoted in cents.
Trade between Japan and the United States fell by about 10.1 million dollars in March. The trade balance favored Japan by around 4.59 million. A slump in exports is cited as the primary cause in a cable from Commercial Attaché Abbott in Tokyo to the Department of Commerce.
Commodity prices remain steady on the market as traders watch supply shifts and demand signals. Analysts note limited volatility amid mixed signals from energy and metals sectors. No major price swings observed today.
Federal warrants expected for Sheriff J I Jones of Leon County William Fisher and T W Higginbotham on kidnapping and peonage charges tied to Ned Thompson a prisoner at Putnam camp He died after transfer from Leon County Jail arraignment set before Commissioner Diamond trial likely first week in June in Tallahassee Senate expected to back a bill abolishing cotton punishment in all Florida camps and convict whip ing DL
Postal Telegraph plans a vast Atlantic cable project with contracts to lay the longest undersea line. Clarence H. Mackey, president of Postal Telegraph Commercial Cables, announces New York to London service, aiming for completion by August 1, linking New York to Nova Scotia, Azores, and a separate English to Ireland undersea route.
A Syracuse man named U Atahao Abdo files for bankruptcy, listing assets and claims at a residence on Van Fieneeelaer Street. The petition mentions creditors, a freier of care, and notes from ERO cordate while indicating a total asset amount and related details.
In New York May 2 192? the report from W & Cousine notes Australian retailers strengthened by inflation era gains as Samuel Reyburn of Associated Dry Goods and Lord and Taylor emphasizes moving stock over open shelves. He argues economic law links rising prices to lower consumption and stresses style upgrades drive prosperity. He predicts irregular prices until labor costs normalize.
A statewide search was underway for a missing man, Millom Agra of Exxlewood New Jersey, after he vanished last Friday. Authorities feared for his safety as investigators traced his last known movements and connections to a fire in the area.
Fragmentary Chicago livestock listing shows irregular text with unclear names and items. No clear dates, entities, or outcomes are readable to define a concrete event or price. The readable portions suggest a roundup or column but lack sufficient details for a precise summary.
Paris reports official statistics showing France's living costs surpassing every other nation. Wholesale food prices rose 49 percent in a year, 39 percent since the occupation, with housing and clothing also intensively priced. Luxury costs not measured. Rue de la Paix shows large price increases since 1814.
Washington May H. plans for the Harding Hughes Hoover proposal on American membership in the League of Nations court shape up with five or six reservations. Lodge leads efforts to sever the court from the league and allow independent election of judges. A key aim is to remove Great Britain’s six to one veto in judge selection.
May 11 report from London notes Britain seeks restraint after rebellious acts against British property. The cabinet plans to convene and decide on acceptability of proposals while Moscow scenes influence policy. Krassu’s role and offers from Formica are mentioned amid tense diplomacy.
Trading at North Side Produce Market followed the usual Monday session with a selling wave of fresh perishable vegetables. Asparagus sold briskly at 26 cents per bunch, apples moved at 1.25 to 2.50 per bushel, with exes wholesale 23 to 26 and retail 26 to 27 cents.
New York May 4 American Chain Company Inc and subsidiaries report profits of 382899 available for dividends for the quarter ending March 21 1923. Sales reach 7225468 for the first quarter up from 2981855 a year earlier and 17563170 for the previous full year.
United Light and Railways offers preferred stockholders the right to subscribe to common stock up to a percentage of holdings at par. Common stockholders receive rights to subscribe to a smaller percentage. The new issue funds development work and expands equity.
A fragmented notice describes a swap involving Helen and a Kodak item. The text is garbled but implies a consumer exchange or barter, naming Helen and Kodak in a mid-century purchasing context. The item exchanged appears to be a racquet or camera accessory, with unspecified terms.
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