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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
14
Dr. Charles Fleischer discussed Patriotism and ingrown nationalism at the closing meeting of the Sunday Commons last night. He defined Patriotism as love of country that serves mankind, practiced in the United States with diverse nations present, while ingrown nationalism leads European nations to madness and war.
Spitzer, Rorick & Co through Philip A Drew offer three year municipal notes of South Vancouver British Columbia dated May 1 1915 due 1918. South Vancouver part of Greater Vancouver with population over 212050. Notes offered at 101-2 plus interest.
William Kennedy of Tyler Street Somerville cut his throat with a razor and fled but was later detained for safekeeping by Fatroluman Dwyer. The injury is not dangerous.
The Bank of Montreal invites sealed tenders for 6,100,000 gold bonds dated May 1 1915 due May 1 1918. Interest 5 percent payable semiannually in gold. Delivery in New York May 14 1915. Tenders by April 30 1915 with 1 percent certified cheque. Redeemable at par on 60 days notice. Proceeds fund retirements and public works in Montreal.
The article notes a new high in early week prices then a three day decline in 20 active railroad stocks, with a partial Friday recovery. It compares current levels to last year, discusses the influence of General Motors on industrial averages, and highlights rising bank check payments and large surplus reserves in New York as signs of continuing business expansion despite potential money tightening. It also mentions expected ongoing expansion aided by Federal Reserve resources and gold inflows.
Reader asks about a 15 per share payment for preferred and 2.50 per share for common stock in a reorganization. Answer: it is a speculative business chance dependent on future profits and working capital, not a proven enterprise. risks include possible failure to prove worth.
An extensive interview records Massachusetts Governor Walsh weighing third-term plans and views on taxation reform, railroads, and the Progressive movement. He notes the local option stance on prohibition and praises reformers, while acknowledging Bird as a potential Democratic candidate and the influence of finance and industrial interests on tax policy.
The Financial Editor A. J. Bean states The Post will not recommend any investment house. Readers may find names of reputable houses in our several columns and should use those listings as guidance.
Five sailors rescued from the Nova Scotia schooner Laura C. arrived in Boston yesterday on the Steamer Hilarius after being picked up from South American ports.
Eugene N. Foss argues in a long letter that local option in liquor policy fits Democratic aims and urges Governor Walsh to consider Progressive Republican leadership. Foss cites railroads and taxation as failings while urging prohibition as central to national policy and party renewal.
Ex Governor Foss writes to Charles Sumner Bird urging a Progressive Republican bid for Massachusetts governor on the prohibition issue. He laments GOP bosses and calls for regenerating the party, noting Bird’s independent stance and the 1918 political climate.
Copenhagen dispatch reports German papers say the fleet is ready to fight the British in the North Sea. The fleet has vainly searched for the British forces, with the Vossische Zeitung noting the Norwegian steamer Foedin encountered the Germans near Helgoland and that the commander wished to engage the British fleet.
The Rev. Father Bull and J B lectured on Father Benson Pounder of the Society of St. John the Arenes Gelist last night at the Advent. They praised his life vow of poverty and obedience to God. The speakers noted he endured abuse in silence and refused praise while giving himself to denial.
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