Business Better in All Lines
Bank examiners report to controller show stabilization across sectors as economy improves. Industries aided by wartime demand help offset earlier downturns.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
1
Boston Strong Optimism Shown in Bank Reports
National Bank Examiners report marked improvement in business across most lines with eighty of ninety examiners noting permanent gains. Maine is cited as the sole state with real low mood, according to Treasury Department disclosures dated April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Bank Examiners
Washington
National Bank
Treasury Department
United States
Maine
Economic Outlook Highlights Mixed Conditions Across Districts
The announcement notes widespread hopelessness in most districts yet sees general agricultural strength and expanding commercial activity. Manufacturing is rising, with orders from foreign buyers keeping demand high, while some areas prepare for increased activity with better weather.
Trawler Zarina Blown Up in the North Sea
London April 8 nine crewmen on the Grimsby trawler Zarina were killed or drowned after an explosion in the North Sea. It is not yet known if a mine or submarine caused the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grimsby
North Sea
Fifty Years Since Appomattox Surrender and Civil Rights Bill
Fifty years ago today events marked a turning point as Civil War surrender at Appomattox Court House and the Civil Rights Act of 1866 moved through Congress. The note recalls the surrender and landmark legislation shaping postwar America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lee
General Grant
Appomattox Court House
Boston Area Weather Forecast Brief
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with moderate temperatures and light variable winds. The report from Washington dated April 8 notes England and the East with the forecast for New York and surrounding area as fair Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Washington
England
Irecast
York
Captain of Eitel Friedrich Had Perfect Right to Sink Vessel
The article argues the captain acted with a perfect right to sink the vessel and cargo, but notes the 1799 treaty between Prussia and the United States supersedes the law in this matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
United States
Bryn Mawr President Receives Garrett Estate Bonanza
Miss Mary C. Thomas, president of Bryn Mawr College, is to receive the bulk of a 10 million dollar estate left by Miss Mary Elizabeth Garrett, daughter of John W. Garrett, in a will probated in Baltimore. Police say a gunman, suspected in earlier robberies, was thwarted by a woman during an attempted hold up at a West Roxbury store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mary C. Thomas
Bryn Mawr College
Mary Elizabeth Garrett
John W. Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Yegg
Corcoran
Eagle Wine Company
West Roxbury
Washington Street
Germany Offers Indemnity Over Frye Sinking Amid Contraband Debate
Germany formally replies to the United States over the William P. Frye loss, affirming liability to compensate the owners under old treaties. Berlin cites 1799 and 1828 terms and notes a prize court must determine ownership and cargo details before payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Foreign Office
Frye
Dennison Profit Sharing Plan Affects 2400 Employees
Dennison Manufacturing unveils a profit sharing plan covering 2400 workers. All employees earning over 1200 annually receive common stock, while present stockholders get 8 percent preferred stock without voting rights. If dividends lag, preferred stockholders may manage temporarily until their dividends are paid, then control returns to employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison Manufacturing
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Pany
Supreme Court dissolves Dennison Manufacturing Company
The Supreme Court this week dissolved the Dennison Manufacturing Company allowing a Massachusetts corporation worth millions to transfer its property to 2400 employees through a profit sharing plan more radical than Ford’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Massachusetts
Henry Ford
Ford Automobile Company
Perry Seeks Back Pay After Suspension
Captain Robert R. Perry of the Somerville police petitioned the Board of Aldermen for back pay from June 1914 to his reinstatement 10 days ago. The request, filed through counsel Edwin P. Fitzgerald, was referred to the public safety committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Perry
Somerville Police Department
Board of Aldermen
Edwin P. Fitzgerald
Public Safety Committee
Sunday campaign spectacle sways huge Boston audience
Paul Waitt Patterson reports a Sunday address drew thousands as doors filled and seats were occupied an hour before the service began. The crowd pressed inside the tabernacle with runways jammed and onlookers outside, marking a strong show of sway from Sunday during the campaign. The same period reveals Bay State street railway spent nearly $300,000 on legal services over four years, with $42,000 in retainer fees to the law firm led by J Otis Wardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Tabernacle
Bay State Street Railway
Charles R. Rockwell
Ford Hall
J. Otis
Jake Wardwell
Boston
Bay State
Easter Sermon Draws Unprecedented Crowd in Paterson
The Easter opening meeting drew an attendance and enthusiasm Paterson had never seen before. Sunday's topic was Home Sweet Home. Paterson soared to a dramatic climax with a vivid funeral procession of John Howard Payne, the author of Home Sweet Home, while the speaker stood motionless with arms outstretched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Prominent Boston Lawyer Leads Largest Retainer Item
A total of $111,652.24 was paid to Currier Rollins Young Pillsbury as retainers and for services, the largest single item in the figures presented. Guy Currier, a former Senator and Boston lawyer, heads the firm as associates, a corporation counsel, a former railroad commissioner, and a clerk in a Superior office are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currier, Rollins, Young & Pillsbury
Guy Currier
Boston
Gunman Lost Nerve In Boston Liquor Store Hold Up
A young robber entered H F Corcoran's wholesale liquor store at 14 Third Street South Boston just before closing and aimed a revolver at the clerk The plan collapsed when a customer entered prompting the thief to flee and police were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Corcoran
Third Street
Boston
Residuary estate contingent on university compliance outlined
Miss Thomas acts as residuary legatee and executrix with Johns Hopkins University as fallback if conditions are breached. Bryn Mawr College gains no bequest though an understanding with Miss Garrett benefits the college. Garrett estate centers on realty in Baltimore city and counties plus inherited stocks from her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thomas
Miss Garrett
Johns Hopkins University
Peabody Institute
Bryn Mawr College
Thomas
Garrett
12 Hour Day For Children In New York Passes Senate
Albany April 8 The State Senate approved by 27 to 1 a bill to raise maximum weekly hours for women and minors in earning establishments from 66 to 72. The Assembly had approved it last week and it moves to Governor Whitman. Every Democratic senator present and five Republican senators voted against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
State Senate
Assembly
Whitman
Relief Fund Update Shows $13,000 Total
Charles Sidlauskas national treasurer of the Lithuanian relief fund received a letter from Dr J K Basauvacius of Vilnor Lithuania acknowledging $1100 sent by the Russian American line on December 28. The fund now totals more than $13,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sidlauskas
Lithuanian Relief Fund
Broadway
Boston
J. K. Basauvacius
Vilnor
Lithuania
Woman Fends Off Robber in Dedham Line Store
In a lone store near the Dedham line at 5:49 PM a quiet robbery attempt occurred. Mrs Khouri lunged at the gunman and held his wrist as he aimed at Khouri. he fled as George Hackel joined the pursuit, police contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Mason Khouri
Khouri
Tye
George Hackel
Cargo Contraband in Frye Wheat Case at Queenstown Fortified Port
The German position argues Frye's cargo of wheat is contraband as it was consigned for orders to Queenstown, a fortified British port. The U.S. claim covers vessel owners only, with the issue to be developed in prize court. Continued on Page 15 First Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William P. Frye
Great Britain
Frye
Germany
Queenstown
Tribute Fills Hall of Flags for Curtis Guild
Thirty thousand people paid silent tribute as Curtis Guild lay in state in the Hall of Flags at the State House. The crowd reflected broad affection for the governor, soldier and statesman, with one chant: Everybody loved him. Funeral services were to be held today at Arlington Street Church with many dignitaries and friends expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Guild
State House
Commonwealth
Arlington Street
Curtis Guild Remembered In State Funeral Procession
Yesterday's tribute by the people honored Curtis Guild with a state pause in all branches of government. Governor Walsh joined mourners as the militia accorded full honors and flags flew at half staff across the city. Thousands filled Beacon Hill and streets for the bier and cortege from morning until late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Beacon Hill
Curtis Guild
State House
Birthday greetings from Wilson to King Albert via cable
President Wilson sent birthday greetings to King Albert of Belgium by cable from Washington on April 8. The message read in part Let me extend on this occasion of the anniversary of your Majesty's birth greetings of friendship and good will. Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albert
Belgium
Havre
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
From Mine to Consumer Direct Carload Lots Offer
The Post reports discount carload lots sold direct from mine to consumer at mine prices, addressing TT 124. The notice highlights bulk purchase options and potential savings for buyers.
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