Inquiries to Boston Post on Stocks and Bonds
The Boston Post announces a weekly Monday column answering reader questions on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds of New England companies. It covers securities and financial topics impartially from trustworthy data, but does not guarantee accuracy or offer market predictions. Inquiries should include full name and street address and be sent to the Financial Editor in Boston Mass.
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Interborough bonds and Pullman stock in early 20th century query
Springfield asks about 5 percent Interborough Rapid Transit refunding bonds selling around 75 after paying 100. Answer outlines bond structure with New York City, holding company Interborough Consolidated, and effects on city subsidy, plus 6 percent preferred stock risk. Also covers Pullman stock prices, Union Pacific bonds, and United States Finishing Company overview with earnings and dividend history.
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Bakers Cut Bread Prices In Hoover Plan Move
The Ward Company cuts prices on all loaf sizes from nine to thirteen cents for large loaves and seven to nine cents for smaller breads. The new one pound Hoover loaf will cost grocers seven cents and sell at eight to consumers. Some wholesalers delay until December ten. others, like C F Hathaway, are unsure. The Hoover formula reduces sugar shortening and milk by about half and aims to boost volume despite lower per loaf profits.
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Cambridge
Red Cross Flags 82 Stars Raise at Boston HQ
The Boston Metropolitan Chapter will raise an 82 star Red Cross service flag at 142 Berkeley Street to honor members now in war service. No ceremony is planned though chapter officials will attend as the flag is run out. A census shows 175 immediate family members of these volunteers also serving.
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Market Review and Outlook Faces Political Uncertainty
The market drifted with little momentum last week as rails remained heavy while industrials and copper stayed in a narrow range. Investors eye the President's message to Congress, war tax prospects, government bond issues, and peace developments as rail and war-era profits shape sentiment.
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Berlin
Turks Attack in Palestine Reported Repulsed With Heavy Losses
London dispatch notes reinforced Turkish armies pressing northwest of Jerusalem but repulsed at Beit-uret-Tahta and Bir-el- Buri with 200 Turkish prisoners. Bomber raids at Tulkerami dropped about a ton of bombs on camp railway and air bases.
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Americans Help British Drive Germans Back
Report describes Allied actions as American forces support the British in offensive operations. German resistance is described as fierce with repeated attempts to retake villages. The text notes one village abandoned after fourteen enemy assaults and costly defense by British troops.
Rifts in City Leadership and Americans on the Cambrai Front
The piece contrasts Boston mayoral politics with Giblin and Timilty, accusing the mayor of flip flopping from ally to Hessian. It then details American engineers at Cambrai fighting alongside British troops, earning praise for coolness and courage under German fire.
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Masnieres
Wanamaker Recalls War Experiences At Melrose Forum
Percy Wanamaker, noted hockey player with the Phillips Academy ambulance unit on the French front, spoke at Memorial Hall Melrose recounting his war experiences. He displayed trophies including German helmets and battlefield photographs after arriving home Thursday.
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Bazaar at Lenox aids Italian War Sufferers
At the Hotel Lenox today a bazaar will sell fancy and useful articles to aid Italian War Sufferers. The photo shows Mrs. Florence Stillwell, Mrs. Damiano McSweeney, Miss Temi Acone and Miss Mary Rose Brogi.
Italian Day fund drive aids Venetian refugees in Boston
Today hundreds of Italians in Boston and nearby work to raise funds for the 400000 Venetian refugees. Governor McCall proclaims Italian Day and the drive continues through Wednesday night.
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Italians Hold Enthusiastic Meeting at Faneuil Hall
A large Italian gathering at Faneuil Hall plans today’s collections to aid Venetian refugees. Domenic Allessandro heads labor union efforts joining mayor Curley and Consul DeRosa in urging broad support. Vittorio Orlandini to speak at the Fruit Exchange today with proceeds aiding the fund.
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United States
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Germany
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Warren Bridge
Quinn Denies Claims of Mayor Rockwood
Edward W. Quinn replies to Cambridge Post editor and town readers denying Mayor Rockwood's criticisms. He accuses Rockwood of misleading claims about oil bids wood blocks and city finances, cites higher costs under Rockwood and staff layoffs, and defends abstaining council members as honest. Quinn notes tax rates and state income tax receipts during Rockwood's two years as mayor. Cambridge, Mass. December 2, 1917.
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Strike vote may shut New Bedford mills
New Bedford mills employing over 30 000 workers face possible closure Tuesday after a firemen's union vote. The 250 firemen demanded an eight hour day and rejected manufacturers offer of one day off in seven. The union plans to strike when workers leave Monday and to quit Tuesday morning.
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Peters Answers Curley Speech in City Mayoral Race
Andrew J. Peters, mayoral candidate, issued a point by point reply to Mayor Curley’s Saturday night address. Peters challenges Curley’s claimed credits and predicts a decisive defeat on December 18, asserting others earned credit for key city actions.
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Andrew J. Peters
City Hall
Peters
Fitzgerald Repeats His Challenge to Mayor Curley
Former Mayor Fitzgerald repeats a call for a public debate on Curley’s administration. He accuses Curley of omissions and misrepresentations in a National Theatre address and cites budget, staffing, and public works failures along with controversial layoffs and concessions.
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Curley
Gallivan Prepares for Washington Trip Amid Boston Mayoral Buzz
Congressman Gallivan announced he will depart on the Federal Express at 7 30 p m for Washington to be present when Speaker Clark gavel drops at the opening of Congress He assailed Mayor Curley s record criticizing public garden sale high fare cuts and police and teacher salary plans while noting Peters campaign starts next week and December election date
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Bolsheviki Carry Petrograd Election
Incomplete returns show Bolsheviki leading Petrograd with 272000 votes versus 211000 for the Constitutional Democrats and 116000 for the Social Revolutionaries.
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Devoted Life to Single Tax Expert Charles Fillebrown Dies
Charles Bowdoin Fillebrown longtime authority on the single tax and former manufacturer died after a brief illness at his home 63 Marion Street Brookline He devoted his later years to the single tax movement He is survived by his daughter Wee George M Murray who shared his home
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Marion Street
Brookline
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