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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
10
Readers will submit questions on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds of New England industrial, public utility, bank and mill firms. The Boston Post promises impartial answers from trustworthy data but disclaims accuracy guarantees and market forecasts.
A reader asks about 6 per cent collateral notes of Public Service Co of Northern Illinois and converts at par with bonds. Responses note strong collateral, first mortgage security, and favorable earnings. Other questions cover Wyandot Copper value, United Fruit notes yielding near 6 per cent, margin buying basics, and a list of safe securities with diversification advice including possible bond inclusion.
Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric declares a common dividend of 2.00 per share payable September 2 1913 to holders of record at the close of September 16 1913. Transfer agents listed.
The piece traces a week's drop across copper, rails, and industrials, averaging 0.69 points, following a sharp advance since July. It attributes the rise largely to professional short-covering and buying, notes cautious public participation, and weighs whether the rally will continue or stall.
Analyzing financial circles cautions on fall money conditions with NYC bank reserves, gold output, and stock market activity. Government bond weakness follows treasury actions while interior bank deposits and bond-secured notes rise. A prudent path is to identify problems and apply remedies rather than complain.
Dividends payable listed for Eureka Utah by Chief Cons. Mag. Ten percent notes include ex dividend dates. Ty. S. Steel preferred at 13 4 percent with an open books date of August 30. American Glue com and pfd. meeting Wolverine referenced.
Striking I. W. W. waiters staged free fights and tried to recruit staff in 20 to 30 restaurants in the North West and South ends. Police were sent to scenes but no arrests were made. Several strikers were reportedly injured by restaurant owners' friends as squads of 49 or more visited many places and secured about a dozen workers.
Aubry G. England and a companion in a motorcycle side car struck an oncoming auto on a Weston curve last night. The driver suffered a broken leg and bruises while England was shaken but uninjured aside from minor injuries.
Mass meeting of the striking boilermakers at Hibernian Hall East Boston will hear committee reports from recent talks with employers. After those reports the union will take action at the gathering.
Marblehead hosts a six day yacht week with an open race by the Eastern Yacht Club tomorrow and the Corinthian Yacht Club directing the remaining five days. The event is a leading New England small boat fixture drawing yachtsmen from the region.
The regatta foresees an average 17 percent of all yacht descriptions starting daily and aims to send a record fleet of 200 sail in one day. Larchmont Yacht Club stands as rival, having once mounted 186 yachts start and averaging 134 boats over six days. The Corinthian hopefuls expect to beat Larchmont despite acknowledging its likely greater tonnage, with most entrants from Massachusetts Bay including Duxbury Cohasset Boston Nahant Manchester Gloucester and Annisquam.
The New York Yacht Club begins its annual cruise Aug. 6 from the Thames along about 200 miles of New England coast visiting Newport Vineyard Haven Provincetown Gloucester and Marblehead with racing daily except Aug 10.
A grass fire at Franklin Park's Schoolmaster's Hill forced thousands to flee as volunteers battled the blaze with chemicals and buckets. Patrolman McAdams helped evacuate sleeping visitors while winds spread the flames, with reignition fear prompting near daybreak surveillance and possible stricter park smoking rules.
In New York Aug 3 Harry G Elliott 35 lithographer and his companion Miss Ellen Sibley 30 fled a police arrest attempt then went to Lovers Leap in Macombs Dam Park where Elliott shot Sibley and then killed himself A note signed by both declared they chose to die together after sinning and not be parted in death.
The vanguard of oarsmen to compete at the national regatta arrives in Boston with Detroit leading the early wave. Halifax Duluth and Canadian crews expected. 50 000 spectators foreseen along the esplanade as log booms and barges mark a clear course.
Frank Kitson of Allegan Michigan rose from farm labor to earn 1.50 by pitching at Bowen’s Mill in 1890s Michigan. The veteran hurler later played for Baltimore Brooklyn Detroit and Washington, claiming his arm is gone but memories of his fastball remain.
An automobile owned and driven by Charlies H. Skinner of 2 Park Street Boston caught fire at the corner of Tellsway East and Forest Street Medford last evening and was badly damaged. Mr Skinner and his wife were in the car but escaped unharmed.
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman of New York said he would accept a mayoral nomination if offered. He added he feels a duty to consider the move, though he did not want to place friends in an awkward position. He had earlier declined to comment on John Purroy Mitchel’s fusion candidacy.
Former Representative E E Cole man, M D, of Nantucket and his daughter Ethel are reported resting comfortably at the Homeopathic Hospital after being stricken with walking typhoid fever. They were admitted three or four days ago and are expected to be discharged in two to three weeks.
In Pittsburg on August 3 Christy Mathewson notes the pennant race in the National League is now widely spread across the schedule. The Giants begin a critical road trip while Philadelphia clings to the chase amid an East Coast swing. The Pirates’ late surge has fizzled, reshaping the standings.
The article notes tense battle for first in the American League and a faltering pace with the Athletics and Giants in various stretches. It highlights Connie Mack and John McGraw as pivotal managers who rally teams, while leaders Washington and Philadelphia hold margins of about 10 games and must break to be caught.
The article notes shifting positions in both leagues with Washington pressing Cleveland and the Naps clinging to second place. It highlights Engle and Griffith as solid pitching assets, Johnson and Boehring as stars for the Senators, and Carrigan’s praise as manager. It also discusses Detroit’s recent quirks, Cobb and Crawford in the outfield, and the fading chances for the Pirates and White Sox as contention narrows.
Helen Kenney aged eight of 29 Cabot Street Roxbury suffered a broken collarbone after a two foot fall from a hammock. She was transported to City Hospital by police ambulance.
A fire at 9:45 last night in Lot J Mullin storage shed in the freight yards off Webster avenue caused about 2500 dollars in damage. The shed and contents, thousands of bundles of kindling wood, were practically destroyed.
Long list of obituaries and marriage notices with dates and addresses. Includes Holbrook Dickinson Astrella Bell Broszell Carey Carroll Carter Coburn Collins Donovan Doucett Duffy Dunn Ekman Farrell Fiekers Frank Horan Levin Lewis Lowney Lynn Lyons Mahoney McGuinness McWhorcer Miller Nickerson Plumley Ragen Silva Smith Walter with funeral details and times.
An anniversary high mass in memory of James D Regan late of 54 Cabot street is set at St Francis de Sales Church Vernon street on Tuesday August 5 at 8 am. He is remembered by his wife Mary Regan and children James D Joseph M Margaret M and Catherine Frances. May he rest in peace.
An anniversary Mass will be celebrated in memory of Ann Waldron of 41 Fort Ave Roxbury at All Saints Church Centre St on Monday August 4 at 8 am. She is remembered by her children John James A Thomas Patrick I Waldron Mrs Eliza Donovan Miss Waldron and Mrs Finnigan.
In loving memory of Joe Susan Melien who passed away in August. Family mourning the loss and awaiting funeral arrangements as friends note his longtime community service and gentle nature.
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