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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1916
Page
14
The market shows no clear trend with prices stuck in a three month rut. Attention concentrates on United States Steel and its forthcoming dividend decision and year end earnings, with earnings potential guiding expectations beyond any dividend outcome. Copper shares remain largely unmoved despite a surge in metal prices and sensational reports, leaving prices steady while profits rise.
A six-ship offshore fleet delivered large hauls to the fish pier with haddock comprising about two thirds of the catch. Vessels included the Sylvania Frances 5S Grueby A Pratt Andrew Premier Fannie Belle Atwood and Juno.
A list of ships and tugs bound for and from U S ports including Oklahoma and several steamers and barges. Notable vessels include Prince George Garfield City of Atlanta Boston and Bay State with various tows toward Norfolk Newport News and Portland. Several schooners and lighters named with associated towages for Lynn and Newburyport among others.
The Boston Post announces Monday morning inquiries on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds of New England companies. It will publish correspondence and comments on securities and financial topics when feasible and aims for impartial data. It will not guarantee accuracy or give market opinions. Inquiries must include full name and street address.
Question No 753 outlines Lake Copper Company stock as of several years after discovery of a large ore body. The ore body vanished at 800 feet, stock fell from 94 to 6, unwatered during labor troubles, then resumed with high grade ore claimed to yield about 8 dollars per share yearly profit at current copper prices.
A listing of ships and tugboats including Occidental Sea King Sewalls Point Va towing barge Salem calling at New Bedford for barge Biwabik to Newport News Security towing barge S No 57 from New York Portland Patience towing barge George R Stetson from Philadelphia Newburyport and tug Honeybrook Port Johnston towing barge L W No 5 calling Salem for barge No 12 and Newburyport for barge No 2 Mercury towing barge Ivie from Norfolk Lynn Juno and Vesta towing barge Portsmouth from Lamberts Point Lynn burgentine John S Emery Buenos Ayres schooner Abbie Bowker New York.
Harvard juniors will dance to a class composed tune at the junior prom set for February 19 in the Harvard Union. The prom committee listed patronesses including Mrs. Oliver Ames Boston, Mrs. W. T. Barkes Cambridge, Mrs.KE Bates Medford, Mrs. H. B Cabot Boston, Mrs. C. S. Coolidge Boston, Mrs. W. T. Courilman Boston, Mrs. G. Courteen Milwaukee, Mrs. M. A. Dayton Cambridge, and others from Boston Cambridge Readville Brookline New York Philadelphia Washington D. C. Madison Maine and more.
Jin Gilmore clarifies status of umpires and indicates Bill Brennan is the sole signer under a contract likely to worry. Brennan agreed to three years at five thousand dollars per season and must be managed for one more season. The League will respect the contract.
The President defends centralizing tariff inquiry in existing agencies, noting the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission already hold broad investigatory powers. A proposal to form a tariff commission and consolidate authority is nearly ready for Congress.
The Handel and Haydn Society conducted by MilMollenhauer staged a benefit concert for the Children's Hospital Convalescent Home and the Industrial School for Crippled Children. Soloists Grace Bonner Williams Nevada van der Veer Peer Miller and Albert Edmund Brown performed. Proceeds designated by organist H G Tucker supported the charities. The event drew a large audience and achieved strong artistic and financial rewards.
Railroad workers nationwide move toward a possible strike with a referendum among four unions to demand an eight hour day and time and a half overtime pay. Labor leaders expect a March 1 vote to submit the demands.
Several of the 17 public works department employees dismissed by the Curley political axe are expected to formally report for work this morning.
Four major rail unions representing 350000 to 400000 members join forces for potential nationwide strike. They oppose arbitration as biased and warn railroads face 25 to 40 percent cost hikes, risking bankruptcies without higher freight and passenger rates. Payroll in 1914 exceeded 386 million across affected departments.
Lawyers for 17 public works employees allege illegal dismissal by Mayor Curley and seek mandamus to halt further removals. They argue civil service law could protect workers and detail fears Curley will circumvent rules by reclassifying posts and naming new supervisors. The mayor delayed promotions and failed to release a promised list, prompting further legal action.
George S. Record of New Jersey argued at Mord Hall last night that indirect taxes fall most heavily on workers. He outlined five "holes" in the economic system including land ownership, private control of public utilities, disproportionate taxation, unused patents, and complex financial laws.
In Springfield Massachusetts the International Machinists Union launched an eight hour campaign covering Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island. The plan was set at an all day meeting with Vice President Frank Jennings and executive board members directing efforts to secure eight hour machine craft conditions in New England.
Denver reports Dr. Edward T. Lazelle, a eugenics expert, says red hair is a pronounced matrimonial disqualification and that red headed individuals face scarce marriage opportunities as others of different hair colors are widely sought. He claims red hair marks weakness in the race when paired with fair skin.
Billy Sunday reported a cumulative 1000 trail hitters after three Sunday services in Trenton New Jersey on January 23. The afternoon event for men alone drew 500 converts to the campaign's list, highlighting strong turnout and impact across morning, afternoon, and evening meetings.
The Rev Hamilton Schuyler opposed children joining the revival while 14 000 men heard the evangelist at the tabernacle. About 200 morning and 500 evening followers joined the trail as Billy preached on society’s ills and urged prohibition to end liquor business.
The article quotes the wizard of stage criticizing the mayor for banning plays including The Eas iest Way and Marie Odile. He questions why authorities would forbid a performer’s work and contends the actions suppress artistic expression.
Paris announces the chosen site for the Edith Cavell statue to be erected in commemoration of the British nurse. The monument will stand at the Tuileries Garden near the angle facing Rue de Rivoli and Place de la Concorde, a well known Parisians and tourist landmark.
Sidney B. Moore manager of the East Cambridge branch of the Central Trust Company died at the Cambridge Hospital after a brief illness that lasted only a few hours. His family were visiting Nova Scotia and he had been staying at the YMCA while they were away. Moore was admitted after a severe grippe attack on Saturday night.
A speaker praises the city and its brilliant, progressive residents while criticizing the decision to forbid the acclaimed play The Easiest Way, calling it the greatest American work yet written and urging reconsideration.
In Dorchester Anna Peterson aged 67 died January 23 Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m from 131 Southern Ave Roxbury Ka ward H Sander aged 46 died suddenly near 79 Hammond Terrace Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from the late home Member of Scandinavian Hundred Society Relatives and friends invited to attend
Ida Sultzer aged 18 of 116 Beacon street Chelsea attempted death by her own action last evening in her home after a quarrel with her sweetheart She swallowed a quantity of a disinfectant and will recover
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