davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29

Increased demand for exchange bills
caused an advance In rates on Euro
pean centers in the foreign exchange
market here yesterday. Sterling sold
up to 1895, It's recent high for the
year, while French, Belgian and Swiss
francs moved up slightly: Lire, on the
The advance in Dutch guilders to
above 35 cents was one of the features.
Changes in other parts of the list
were small, although it was noticeable
that the Greek drachma continued to
drop. Quotations are now near the g.
cent level.
Brazilian rates recovered slightly,
but other South American currencies
were weak as a rule. Quotations on
the Ecuador sucre dropped to 8A to
the dollar, making them worth 26 2-3
cents, and the Peruvian pound dropped
to 1881. the lowest point on record, it
is believed. The Uruquayan peso ad-
vanced three quarters Of a cent.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Wells Fargo Dividend

The dividend Of $3.50 a share de-
clared yesterday by Wells Fargo e.
Co. followed the receipt of s366,335 in
dividends recently paid by the Ameri-
can Railway Express. In addition
Wells Fargo has over s271,556 in liquid
assets, nearly all Of which could be
distributed as dividends, besides S13,-
100000 in stocks, bonds and other in
vestments. 1t was reported yesterday
that some plan of liquidation may be
adopted at the annual meeting in May,
which would result in the declaration
from time to time Of liquidation divi-
dends
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Discount Rate Viswn

One of the principal topics Of con-
yersation around the financial district
yesterday was the news from London
of the reduction in the Bank Of Eng
lands minimum discount rate from 7
to 6h per cent. 1t was viewed bull
ishly by stock market traders, who
think that anything that reflects easier
money conditions is constructive.
Bankers of standing were of the
opinion that the development would
be helpful sentimentally, and the pre-
diction was made in well-informcd
quarters that the general level of re-
discount rates of the Federal Reserve
banks would shortly be lowered in
recognition of the growing ease in
domestic credit conditions.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Railroad Earnings Improve

More than ordinary interest was at
tached to the publication of railroad
earnings statements for March of
prominent carriers yeste erday. In many
instances these revealed continued
sbrinkage of traffic and declines in net
revenue or increases in deficits. In
some cases, however, striking improve
ment was shown in reduction of main
tenance charges, which in q measure
effected decreases in expenses. These
figures reflected savings from laying
off shopmen, reducing repair work to a a
minimum and curtailing upkeep of the
roads to the necessary essentials. AL
though the result obtained helps the
financial condition Of the roads. it is
doubtful whether postponing repair and
maintenance work will give any great
permanent relief. For this reason oh
servers insist it will be necessary to
reduce operating expenses before the
roads can make any really substantial
progress. One Of the outstand-
ing facts in the earnings statements
was the continued high ratio Of operat-
ing expenses, kept high by present
wages.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Pennsy Stockholders Increase

A steady increase in the number OF
stockholders on the Pennsylvania Rail.
road took place in the current quartz,
despite the price slump Of the stock
according to figures given out yester-
day. The number reached a record
total on April l of 138,393, showing
that Pennsy Is one Of the most widely
distributed stocks in the country. This
is an increase of 15,472 over the same
date last year and gain of nearly
5000 for the month of March. The
increase since January 1 is 5,325.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29

Acceptance Of the resignation of
Richard H. Collins as president and
general manager of the Cadillac Motor
Car Company was announced by the
General Motors Corporation yesterday.
He offered his resignation on January
IA. Herbert H. Rice, a vice-president
OF the General Motors Corporation.
VIII assume the duties as Mr.. Collins's
successor in the near future,
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
French Credit Granted

The second half of the $4,000, 900
acceptance credit extended to the Paris,
Lyons & Mediterranean Railroad by an
American banking group has been
granted, it was announced yesterday,
the first instalment of SIP 100000 hav-
ing matured and arrangements been
made for its payment. The credit was
arranged for the purchase Of railway
materials and ran for two ninety-day
periods
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Paris Market Firm

PARIS, April 2s.-Prices were firm
on the Bourse to-day Three per cent
rentes, &c francs 55 centimes. Ex-
change on London, 50 francs 20 CEN
times. Five per cent loan, SO francs 95
centimes. The dollar was quoted at 13
francs p centimes
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29

LONDON, April 2S-Bar silver,
34&d per ounce; bar gold 1O4s Sd.
Money. Az per cent Discount rates
Short bills, 5A per cent; three
month bills, 5A per cent. Gold pre-
MUM at Lisbon. 14O
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Full Grow Law

Elimination of the full crew law in
feennsylvanla re would result in saving
OF OF approximately S4.4o0,000 q year for
based on the 1920 figures. Last wear
the law required the employment of
1900 superfiuous fiagmen and train
raen. The Pennsylvania Legislature
las repealed the statute, but Governor
Sproul has not yet signed the new
blll. If and when he does the next
step. will be for the carriers to apply
to the state commission for permission
to reduce their car crews.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Money and Credit

After renewing at 6 V per cent yester-
day call money moved up to per cent
in the late afternoon. The reduction
In tho supply Of funds for stock mar
kct purposes was attributed to the re-
sumption Of government Withdrawals
from the banks and the proximity of
May !, when q considerable volume Of
dividend and interest checks will be
drawn on the banks.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Bid and Asked

Following are the closing bid and
asked quotations of stocks listed on the
Stock Exchange in which there were no
transactions yesterday:
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29

Bank Clearings - Bank clearings at
New York yesterday were: Exchanges
$647,213,342; balances, $58,632,901.
Silver - London, 83Ad; New York,
domestic bar, 99Ac; foreign 6O%c;
Mexican dollars, 46hc.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Policy on Repairs

man who has had both banking
ana railroad experience remarked YES.
terday that the March railroad figures
would begin to show for the first time
the policy that different companies are
adopting toward making repairs to
equipment and the upkeep of roadway.
olnce wage scales are at least as high
as IN March, 1920, any reduction in
either maintenance of continent ~
maintenance of way means layinp Of
forces and actually less work done
A decrease in transportation expenses
on the other hand, probably means an
increase in operating efficiency.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Saxon Motors

It was announced yesterday that the
Saxon Motor Company has Completed
arrangements by which the parts bust
ness tor It's former models will be sold
Tor $550,O0O, from which the company
could pay off outstanding bank loans.
Merchandise creditors to whom the
corporation is indebted for about ss5,-
o0o could also be paid off if the sale
plan IS completed. 1t is said that a
balance sheet Of the company after tbs
sale would show current assets Of 81 :.
900 900. contrasted with current lia-
blllties Of only 100000. The name
selected for the new company to handle
old parts Is the Saxon Service Corno-
ration. p'-
New-York tribune., 1921-04-29
Transactions Yesterday In Listed Stocks
Summary of Stock Exchange Dealings
STOCKS

Copyright, 1874 New Tribune
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
Canadian Fur Company
1873 SMITH STREET. Formerly McUungs Drug store
Open Evenings til $50. Saturdays till 1000
BRANCH STORE "a CHURCH STREET. NEW BRUNSWICK, \. j.

lowing vote: ~Yea-soneid. Waters, Pat
ten. Andersen. Clark. Riedy, Wester. Nay
None.
The following resolution by Mr.. Waters:
Whereas this Council did heretofore. to
wit, on August 18th. 1921. adopt the fol-
lowing ordinances.
For the appropriation of $1,000 for the
grading of Barclay Street;
For the appropriation of 81. 900 for the
grading and curbing of Grove Street;
For the appropriation Of S11,000 for
the grading and curbing of Alpine Street,
For the appropriation OF 81, 600 for
the gradin sand curbing of Keene Street;
For the appropriation of s11. 900 for the
Now. therefore. be IT resolved. that
shall be issued in the form heretofore
provided by this council. and the City
Treasurer is hereby authorized to negoti-
ate the sale CT the same in accordance
with the statute.
was introduced and adopted by the fol-
lowing avote: Yea-SoheId. Waters, Pat
ten. Andersen, Clark, Riedy. Wester. Nay
None.
Motion prevailed that certified checks
OF unsuccessful bidders on street work
be returned.
The Auto Bus Committee recommends
that South Amboy busses be allowed to
return to their original ruote. This
recommendation was confirmed by the
Council.
Mot on prevailed that when Council ad-
tourn it be TO meet on Monday evening.
August 22nd. at eight o'clock.
On motion Council adjourned.
A. Il. GRAHAM.
6475-1o-ii-1t. City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14

Attest:
u City Clerk
City Treasurer
(add usual coupon and conversion
Certihcate.)
was introduced and adopted by the fol-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14

Resolution authorizing issue Of bonds
for following improvements.
Barclay Street grade $1,000; Grove
Street Curb and Grade, s11, 900; Alpine
Street Curb and Grade s11, 000; Keene
S eet Curb and Grade. s11. 900; Law
renee Street curb and grade, $40. 900;
which were ordered filed.
The following resolution by Mr. Ander-
sen:
Resolved that the contract for the grad
awarded to Graham & McKeon. the lowest
bidders for the work; Ind that the Mayor
be and is hereby requested to execute a
contract upon the part of the City for
such work. when the bidder shall have
furnished the security required and the
bond shall have been approved as to form
by the City Attorney.
was introduced. and adopted by the fol-
owing vote: Yea-Soheld. Patten. Ander-
sen, Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay-None.
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-
cen:
Resolved, that the contract for the
grading and curbing OF Alpine Street be
awarded to Graham & MeKeon. the low
est bidder for the work. and that the
Mayor be and is hereby requested to
execute a contract upon the part Of the
City for such work. when the bidder shall
have furnished the security required and
the bond shall have been approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
was introduced. and adopted by the fol-
dersen, Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14

lowest bidder for the work; and that the
Mayor be and is hereby requested to exc
cute a contract upon the part of the City
for such work. when the bidder shall have
furnished the security required. and the
bond shall have been approved as to form
by the City Attorney.
was Introduced and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: fea-Sofeld. Patten. Ander-
sen. Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay-None.
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-
sen.
Resolved, that the City Treasurer be and
hereby is directed to file a supplemental
debt statement as of September LIST. 1921.
the said statement to show a proposed is
sue of bonds as follows:
cOrtlandt ST. Grade. $4,000.
Cortlandt St. Sewer. $500.
Jefries st. Sewer. $500.
was introduced and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Yea-Soheld. Patten, Ander-
sen. Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay-None.
The following resolution bv Mr.. Riedy:
Resolved, that the contract for the
painting Of the Washington Fire House
be awarded I Sorensen < Clausen, thu
lowest bidder. and that the Mayor be ana
hereby is requested to execute a contract
upon the part of the City for such work.
Said work 10 cost S2S5. 90
was introduced and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote; Yea-Sofeld. Patten, Ander-
sen. Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay-None.
On motion the Council adjourned.
A. Z. GRAHAM.
s414-l0-ll-lt. City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
kEYPORT FIREMEN WIN

KEXPORT. Oct. librarian
Hose Company was awarded a hand
some silver loving cup at the Fire
mems festival held at Lakewood on
"Wednesday. the prize was awarded
10 the best drilled company in line.
Gnder the command OF expCaptain
Richard S. White. The company pre-
a-nted a most attractive appearance,
nrilllng constantly all along the line
TX march. Raritan Hose company
..as secured a number of prizes for
4. killing always under Captain
Z y. hite's command.
Liberty Hose Company was one
sof three companies who qualified in
.aae hose laying contest making the
ttme in fifty seconds and tying with
sEea Bright. In the race off both
smpanies disqualified by not jump
rng off at the proper time. The
local fire department also had the
most number of men in line with one
hundred and twenty members pres
sent. including Raritan, Lincoln, Lib
erty and the Keyport Engine Com
|panies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14

A communication from the Board of
Education stating that the High schoo
is to be enlarged in a northerly direc-
ton and requesting that sheds of the
ceived and referred to the Committee on
Streets and Sewers.
Request for two days leave of absence
for three delegates to the Policemen's
Benevolent Association Convention was
received and referred to the Committee
on Police with power.
Petition for lights on Bruck Avenue,
was received and referred TO the Com
mittee on Lamps and Lights.
Petition for a light at the corner of
ceived and referred to the Committee on
Lamps and Lights.
The Committee on Fire m
and Ladder Company in electing Adam
French, John Mcclure and expelling
Charles Brownmiiler, which recommen-
dalton was on motion confirmed.
The Committee on Fire
hat exemption certificates be granted to
John F. Melko. VIM. H. Kozub. Joseph
Stevenson. of Washington Hose and
Chemical Company. which recommenda-
ton was on motion confirmed.
The Clerk reported that the Mayor had
returned approved;
Resolution to refund s21.5o to owner
Of lot Al. block ~:
Resolution to refund $3.50 on lot 6.
block 294;
Resolution to renew tax anticipation
bonds;
Resolution to issue s1400 emergency
bond;
Resolution to issue emergency bond.
SIC, 1880:
Resolution to prepare ordinance to lay
sewer system in Lehigh Park;
Resolution to issue $1,000 Emergency
bond. 81 sheridan street;
Resolution to prepare plans for grading
and paving New Brunswick Avenue;
Ordinance to ssue bonds for S11. 900
for Grove Street grade and curb;
Ordinance to issue bonds for $1,000 for
Barclay Street grade;
Ordinance TO issue s11, 900 bonds for
Alpine Street curb and grade;
Ordinance to issue S11. 900 bonds for
Keene Street Curb and Grade:
Ordinance to issue $40. 900 bonds for
Lawrence Street Curb and Grader
Resolution prescribing form of $500
fire apparatus bonds;
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-

None.
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-
sen:
Resolved, that the contract for the
grading of Barclay Street from Cornell
Street to Groome Street be awarded to
Graham & McKeon. the lowest bidders for
he work: and that the Mayor be and Is
hereby requested to execute a contract
upon the part of the City for such work.
when the bidder shall have furnished the
security required and the bond shall
have been approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
was introduced, and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Yea-Soheld, Patten, Ander-
sen. Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay-Non
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-
sen:
Resolved. thai the contract for the
grading and curbing Of Keene Street be
awarded TO Graham & McKeon. the low
est bidder for the work: and that the
Mayor be an dis heeby requested to exc
cute . contract upon the part of the City
for such work. when the bidder shall
nave furnished the security required. and
he bond shall have been approved as to
form by the City Attorney.
was introduced. and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Yea-Soheld. Patten. Ander-
sen. Clark. RIedy. Wester. Nay-None
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-
sen:
Resolved, that the contract for the
grading and curbing or Lawrence Street
be awsoded to Graham & McKeon. the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
COUNCIL MINUTES
Proceedings Of the Board Of Aldermen OF
the City of Perth AmbOy. n. J..
August Ie. 1921

Adjourned meeting OF the Council OF
City OF Perth Amboy, n. J., held August
18th. 1921. adjourned from August 18th.
The member present were Aldermen So
field. Waters. Andersen. Clark. Riedy. and
hderman-at-large Wester.
The following resolution byM Mr.. Waters:
Be II resolved. that the $500 General
Improvement (Fire Apparatusl Bonds, au-
rhorized BY ordinance adopted on August
list. 1921, be Issued IN substantially the
following form with the necessary varia-
tions as to number and maturity. and as
to the amount OF each bond.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS Of the Board OF Aldermen OF
the City of Perth Amboy. n. j.
August 22. 1921

Adjourned meeting OF the Council OF
the City u Perth Amboy. n. j., held
August 22nd. 1921. adjourned from August
16th. The member present were Alder
men Soheld. Patten. Andersen. Clark,
Riedy and Alderman-at-Large Wester.
Application for transfer Of permit 20
operate auto bus from Stephen Horvath TO
stephen Sanran was received and refer
red to the COMMITTEES on Auto Buses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14

at them in the book.
However, the play with. its exag-
gerated characters and plot does not
measure up artisticallY TO the STAN
dard of the novel.
The novel is of more than 400
pages. Its chief interest is in what
Carol K%ennicott, the city-bred wife,
said to DIR. VIII, her Gopher PRAIRIE
bred husband-and what the neigh
bors said about them.
Sinclair Lewis has a subtle way
of turning this gossip into charac-
ter elaboration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14

NEW York; there is In
POUR heart an abiding affection for
ethe old home town" you feel that
the play main Street" maligns its
characters more than Sinclair Lewis
does In his tremendously successful
povel.
But If you look upon "the folks
back home" with unkindly recollec-
lions you will laugh aloud at their
Prototypes on the stage whereas
You were only disposed to chuckle
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
Card Party For .Iameshurc

. VAMESBURG. Oct. 1.-THE La
|diee' Auxiliary of Jamesburg will
|hol@ a progressive card party Tues
day night. October IS, at $50
in the American Legion Club
Euchre. pinochle and 5000
will be the order of games. Prizes
lwin be given and refreshments
Iseryed.\
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-14
United States OF America
State Of New Jersey
Clay of Perth Amboy
Gnnnral RnrAa

ALAlG APRdldEuHJ
KNOW ALL E BY THESE PRES
ENTS. That the City of Perth Amboy. a
municipal corporation in the County Of
Middlesex. in the State of New Jersey,
hereby acknowledges itself indebted and
promises to pay
Dollars, in lawful money Of the United
states OF America. at the office of the
City Treasurer in Perth Amboy. New Jer-
sey. on the day
together with interest thereon at the rate
OF six per centum per annur1. payable at
the same place on the first day OF Febru-
airy and the first day Of August In each
year.
This bond is one OF an issue OF like
date and tenor except as to amount of
maturity. issued pursuant to the provi-
sions of the laws OF New Jersey (known
as Chapter 252 OF the Laws of 1916. as
amended). FOR the purpose of paying part
one triple combination pumping engine
emical and motor hose car, and is au-
thorized by an ordinance OF the City
council OF said City adopted August let.
q. and duly approved and published as
1t is hereby certified that all conditions
and thins essential TO the validity of this
bond exist. have happened and have been
done. and thai every requirement of law
acting the issue thereof has heen duly
complied with. and that this bond is
within every debt and other limit pre-
scribed by the constitution and laws OF
said state. and that the faith and credit
Of the City OF Perth Amboy are hereby
irrevocably pledged to the p%unctual pay
ment Of the principal and interest Of this
bond accor ling to It's terms.
In Witness Whereof the City of Perth
Amboy has caused this bond TO be signed
by its Mayor and Treasurer and attested
by its City Clerk, and the corporate seal
Of said City 20 be aixed hereto as Of the
first day Of August. 1921.
Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
NEW YORK COTTON
NEW ORLEANS COTTON


 New Orleans September 1.-The selling movement in cotton continued today with pressure unabated. The opening was lower and the market made no pronounced recoveries at any time during the session, standing 45 to 54 points down at it's lowest, the lowest levels> coming late in the day and closing 42 to 54 points lower than the final prices of yesterday October traded down to 17s0c and closed at that price. October regis- tered a decline of nearly SIS a bale, compared with the high prices Of Monday, when that position bulsed to 21.03c.
 Further liquidation or the long in- terest furnished much of the pressure but much hedge selling came on the market and this hedge selling was explained by messages from Texas stating that large purchases of spots were made inNthat state last night At the same time, the heaviest sell ing. toward the close, was inspired by telegrams from Texas, saying that the movement there was increasing and that spot owners were showing more willingness to trade. Most in- terior spot points reported a lower market and prices here were 50 points off, which reduced middling to 19.50c.
 By some, brokers, it was considered that liquidation of long contracts was continuing because of the near ness of first notice day for October which Is Monday. September 26, and uneasiness over the guessing being done regarding the quantity of cot- ton to be rendered against October contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
PRESSURE PUT ID
 GRAIN DURING THE
 DAYS TURNOVERS
Corn Also Sagged With Wheat and Approached the Low Prices of the
 Present Season
By Associated Press


 Chicago. September t7.--Grains were under pressure, but proVisions were on the upgrade on the board of trade, today Net losses were reg istered of Sc to 3A in wheat, 1c to 1hc in corn and ssc to hc in oats Provisions gained generally 71s to 50 points, although September pork, in which trade was negligible, was marked 55 points higher.
 Wheat buyers were timid from the start, and what few rallies occurred were Feeble. Higher foreign ex- change reports that Argentine needed more rains and advices of reduced winter wheat acreage, strong cash markets and urgent milling demand in the southwest were all disre gard ed in the face of the export situation. The seaboard reported export demand slow and said that Canadian flour had sold overnight at $S.25 in New York, duty paid. or at about the price of American springs.
 One expert pointed out that when December wheat went to s1 .26A it was at the same price as when trad ing in the option started on July l. He coupled this to an estimate that North America on September 1 held moro than o0000,o00 bushels of wheat for export, and that 1t would take seven months at top speed to clear this, provided the fo1eign de- mand revived.
 Corn sagged with wheat and ap- preached the low prices of the sea- son. Country offerings, because of recent rains, were light. Oats were dull the outside trade being light, and moved in the same track with corn.
 Buying by packers was the chief factor in the advance in provisions. Nearby deliveries of lard caught most of the trade.