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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
10
Monday column lists questions on listed and unlisted New England stocks and bonds. It promises impartial data from trustworthy sources but not market forecasts or individual price opinions. Inquirers must provide full name and street address to receive attention.
Colorado Fuel & Iron has cleared heavy bonded debt and back dividends, with six months to December 81 showing $3,219,116 in net earnings and estimated $12 per common share for the year. Republic Iron & Steel reports 1916 earnings of $48 a share, declares an initial 112 percent dividend, and remains strong with ample mineral supplies, cash, and assets capable of retiring $16.5 million in bonds while maintaining surplus. Both firms rely largely on domestic business with limited munition exposure, suggesting resilience if munition demand shifts.
The reply notes earnings swings at American Locomotive over 15 years. It cites years such as 1908 with 11.11 percent on common shares followed by deficits on preferred stock, 1912 with under 112 percent then rising to 17.74 percent, and 1914 to 1.30 percent with 1915
Market analysis notes a sharp rally after a big break, followed by expected recoveries to near last week’s highs. It discusses bear market debates, EU and German crisis impact, and U.S. steel orders showing a slight January decline. Traders anticipate a midwinter lull and potential renewed gains as fundamentals firm.
The article reviews American Locomotive 1916 fiscal results with 36.07 percent earned on common stock and a 7 percent dividend on preferred. It notes six month net profits of 3,630,834, pending car shortages, and unfilled orders at 7,746,377. It also cites dividend histories for New England Telephone, Massachusetts Gas, United States Smelting, and Midvale Steel, and discusses investment suitability for safety minded investors.
Waterfront calendar lists day counts in war year 927 with 35 days left in winter. It shows tide notes morning off evening light gin and full moons March 8 and April 7. Temperature figures for cities like Montreal Nantucket New Orleans New York Charleston Philadelphia Denver Portland San Francisco Galveston Los Angeles Hatteras Washington Kansas City with various values included.
The ice bound Heroine arrived at the fish pier with 85000 pounds of fresh fish. Two schooners followed with 70000 and 16000 pounds respectively. The Reading lost its foresail in a northwest blow. The Limon from Port Limon brought 25 000 bunches of bananas and various citrus with 2539 gallons of honey. A Frieda from Sabine Texas carried 4300 tons of powdered sulphur for Mystic discharge.
Chicago report says Mary Pickford plans retirement after 16 months as a top film idol. She indicates she may return to acting only if she feels like it, but is not certain to appear before the camera again.
Mary Pickford, in a plain suit, greeted the author at a Chicago hotel with shy cordiality. She praises her late mother's and sister Lottie’s presence, recalls early Biograph days, and reveals a possible retirement in sixteen months, saying she will work only when she feels like it.
The new Boston steamer Felix Taussig will leave Newport News next Wednesday to assume a berth in the American merchant marine. Her first voyage will carry nearly 9000 tons of coal from Baltimore to a Brazilian port for a freight of about 162000 dollars. Owned by Crowell and Thurlow, she is 410 feet long and will be commanded by Captain Fred L Balano.
Shipping news lists steamers Limon Trefry Port Limon Frieda Blaustein Sabine Texas Nantucket McDorman Baltimore Norfolk Harding Newport News Coastwise Stromberg H M Whitney Sanborn New York Governor Dingley Tinscott Portland City of Gloucester Linneken Glowester iug H Nichols Pittee Rockport towing lighters Herbert West sailed with steamers Canadian Liverpool Sark Baltimore Clan Macdougall Ponce Jobes Katahdin Charleston Jacksonville Indian Philadelphia J H Devereaux Arlington Baltimore Binghamton Sewallsint Va schooner Albert H Willis port tugs Get.
A list of names and routes for vessels and barges including Neshaminy Paxinos Marion W H Yerkes Jr Portland Rahn Lansford Belfast Lansford Paoli New York Haute Shamokin Eugene Hughes Jr R and R L No 7 Cumberland Baltimore Nos 5 20 Muay Vine Yard Haven Chemung New York E RR Haggett South Amboy Lynn Gallagher Nos 17 23 Portland Savage Anson Bangs New York Williamsburgh Allentown Summit Hill and other related movements and owners.
Gladys T. Mitchell twenty two of Portland Maine attempted suicide by drinking poison in a Lynn police station cell after arrest with Greek man Vassilos C. Granos during a raid on a lodging house on Central avenue. She was taken to Lynn Hospital and is expected to recover. Granos will be arraigned this morning on white slavery charges.
City officials review alleged violations at Hotel Lenox after building department orders to alter for fire safety. Building Commissioner O Hearn Mayor Curley Corporation Counsel Sullivan and Assistant Counsel McGettrick will convene this noon to consider the case.
The federal shipping board asks President Wilson to turn over idle army transports for coastwise trade between Atlantic and Pacific ports via the Panama Canal. Chairman Denman notes most American built vessels have been withdrawn for charters or sold to foreign flags and urges transfer of available ships from military use at once.
Building Commissioner O’Hearn plans a thorough Lenox inspection after a hotel fire that endangered 250 guests. Mayor Curley suspends action pending today’s conference with city attorneys. Insurance covers damage estimated under 50000 dollars as repairs target March 4.
Charles Brandon Booth argues at Somerville Forum that state prisons inadequately reform inmates. He cites overcrowding in Massachusetts facilities, with 1600 prisoners in spaces for 1000, and urges authorities to prioritize active reformatory work to help released prisoners become productive members of society.
Eleven members of the worksmen's group of Petrograd's Central Military and Industrial Committee were arrested for belonging to revolutionary parties and fomenting a labor movement aimed at creating a democratic republic. Official announcement issued today.
The War Department is authorized to sell two vessels, the Meade and the Crook. The Crook, 4800 tons, serves the Alaskan railway project. the Meade, 6400 tons, sits idle at Newport News and was recently offered for sale. An army appropriation provision would let them trade coastwise, but this would be unnecessary if transferred to the Shipping Board.
Paris February 11 The idea of American naval vessels patrolling European waters to shield shipping from submarines is discussed with torpedo boats destroyers and other craft needing hydroplane scouts. Lafayette Corps organizers in France have drawn many volunteers willing to serve if French military authorization is arranged. Dr E L Gross notes telegrams from U S aviators seeking duty and praises French training of Americans in air reconnaissance.
Local 100 of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks voted to send President James H. Waters to Washington for the joint hearing on the Tague and Madden bills on February 19. The committee reported on appropriations affecting postal employees and 49 new candidates were enrolled.
Members of Union 149 will present a wage scale to Mayor Curley requesting a $3 daily pay for men in the department. They note current pay at $2.50 with a promised increase of 29 5 cents to take effect June 1. The demand follows a resolution passed at yesterday's meeting.
Union reports cover wage scales pending at Watertown arsenal Charlestown navy yard and Boston with a June 1 raise for city workers. Meetings set for March 26 smoke talk with invitations to Tague and Gallivan. New wage scale plans for Creamery Workers' Union. First annual ball set at International Hall Roxbury. Bartenders' Union 77 donates 450 with 100 to Elks, 300 sick benefits, 50 to neckwear workers strike efforts. Hearings on proposed licensing bill at the State House Feb 14 10 50. Coal Teamsters back Wilson anti Germany move and support White Rats strike. Boston Telephone Operators' union increases sick fund by 4000.
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