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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1919
Page
14
A partial OCR shows numbers and names related to reinsurance premiums and returns of premiums. It lists figures such as 694,893 and 1,019,054.05 with expenses for officers and clerks, taxes, and advertisements. Names Edmund J. Baxlies and Floyd-Jones appear amid the unreadable context.
A reader asks whether the inquiries yield higher bond yields than Series A and B. The opinion on the bond is requested along with views on the Erie general liens of 1996 Allston. The text seeks comparative assessments of bond liabilities and specific lien status.
A volatile week in markets ends with a strong rally after earlier lows. Steel and railroad shares hit multi year lows, copper faltered, then Bethlehem Steel dividend news and relaxed restrictions sparked a rapid recovery. Investors expect the upcoming United States Steel directors meeting to guide future dividend policy and market direction.
The column reviews Pere Marquette after receivership, noting a lean net income base and two classes of preferred stock totaling over $24 million with fixed dividends 5 percent. It details 6 percent debentures wiped out, with stock subscription rights, plus current preferreds on McElwain Regal Plant Emerson and W L Douglas paying 7 percent, and Loews Theatres trading at par with an 8 percent dividend plus a 2 percent bonus.
Mrs Mazie Joranson died from burns after her clothing ignited at 11 Vernon Place North End. Special Officer Fraser arrested two men connected to the fatal blaze and held them without charges as inquiries continue. It was alleged the men were in the woman's apartment just before the fire and a young man found her in agony afterward.
Eastern Texcalokan Oil & Gas offices announce the Rowland well brought in with 22 feet of sand. The company now operates 64 producing wells and plans two new wells monthly.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen of New England railroads met at Berkeley Hall to protest delays in the 125000 member wage award. Smothy Shea advised patience, noting a Feb 15 payout plan from the director general. Local railroad officials emphasized ongoing dissatisfaction despite the postponement.
The meeting warned that employees who exceed 30 months with the company may be discharged to save costs. War veterans and those who went to service face unemployment upon return, despite promises to keep jobs open. J. P. Noonan of Springfield arrived as international union leaders backed the talks and opposed postalization. Julia S. O'Connor spoke on wage and conditions appointed by the Postmaster General.
Jeremiah J. Driscoll visits from Texas as labor groups push for wage gains and shorter workdays. Knights of Labor install officers at St Rose Hall Worcester Street. Teamsters Joint Council and allied unions plan action to avert strikes at hotels and demand a 9 hour day and higher wages. Local 441 Blacksmiths report wage talks shaping a new agreement. Leather Handlers Union 808 votes full support for strikers at East Street plant as new terms take effect elsewhere.
Coach Donovan outlines a split schedule for Harvard track hopefuls with distinct days and hours for varsity events. Freshmen report daily at 3 to 3:30, unclassified runners at 3:30 to 4, sprinters and middle-distance at 4:30 to 5, distance runners 4:30 to 5, and Saturday practice from 11 to 1 for all candidates.
Lisbon dispatch reports Ayres Ornellas former King Manuel's representative killed during fighting on Mofisanto Hill near Paris on January 26.
War Department reports a nationwide release of 515 men, up nearly 200 from yesterday and the largest this week. Local lists show a drop of three names, eight total fatalities, led by Lieutenant Patrick J. Cummings of East Boston. The killed and wounded breakdown includes actions, disease, and missing in action.
A long list of names and addresses is published noting New England service members reported as casualties. The roster includes ranks from Pt to Sgt and spans multiple states including Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Illinois, with home addresses listed.
The notice lists multiple named servicemen with hometowns across New England and beyond, including Corp. Harrison A Wright Springfield and Sgt. James A Foye Quincy and many others. Addresses in Springfield Waterville New London New Bedford New Haven Mattawamkeag Pascoag Worcester Hanover Marlboro Roxbury Fall River and more are included along with prior casualty Gustaf E Carlson Middletown Conn and others.
The roster lists service members with statuses including wounded degree unknown and previously reported missing. Names span multiple towns and states including Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Maine and Vermont with addresses in Boston Hull Walpole Pawtucket Groton and more. The list names soldiers corporals and privates along with their listed residences and current statuses.
Maritime calendar item lists the date as January 27 with naval war days counts. It notes the 20th day of the year and 87th of winter, along with tides, moon phases, and astrologic celestial positions including Venus Jupiter Mars and Saturn indications through specified dates.
Two large British ships of the White Star Dominion line arrived in Boston yesterday. The Irishman carrying china clay from Avonmouth England docked at Pier 4 East Boston after a 14 day voyage. The Rhode Island with a general cargo anchored in the Sevallo River coming from Fowey England. Four steamers also reached Newport News Virginia including Lexington Matoa Lake Dunmore and Lake Maurepas.
Shipping notices report steamers Irishman Musgrave Avon mouth Rhode Island Doran Fowey City of Gloucester Larsen Gloucester Lexington Heath and other vessels docking at Newport News and Norfolk. Towing barges Nos 7 18 8 6 for Boston Salem and other targets plus vessels Nantucket Holt Providence and Faston set sail from Norfolk and nearby ports.
Full returns from the German elections show the majority Socialists polled 11,112,450 votes or 89.3 percent of the total. The Christian People's Party cast 5,338,804 votes or 18.8 percent. The German National Party 2,789,196 or 9.62 percent. Independent Socialist 2,188,805 or 7.68 percent. German People's Party 1,106,408 or 3.8 percent. Remainders went to smaller parties.
The State Association of Plumbers Gasfitters Steamfitters and Helpers chose Quincy as the site for next year’s annual meeting. Officers elected include President William Flynn of Boston Vice President William Hay of Fitchburg Secretary-Treasurer Cornelius Driscoll of Boston and an executive board with John Cronin Holyoke Frank Keefe Lowell Arthur Schofield Frank Ginesso and Edward Meehan all of Boston.
Hall breaks down under mental strain in his cell as described by his senior counsel Judge George L Emery of Biddeford. The report notes the near collapse during the ongoing legal or confinement situation echoed on the first page.
The Maine murder case centers on preacher Hall as trials unfold. Government and defense gather witnesses in Biddeford and York, with Medical Examiner Dr. Magrath joining as a key witness and families arriving to testify for the defense and prosecution.
Josef Hofmann, pianist, offered a program of American works in Symphony Hall yesterday. Composers included Johns, Goldmark, Royce, Mason, de Koven, Parker, Dillon, Beach, and McFadyen. The concert drew a well filled hall and enthusiastic applause.
In the Boston Post Sunday Magazine installment, Chignole pursues a sausage during the tale of Marcel Nadaud’s airborne struggle. The humorous pursuit provides entertaining narration as the characters continue the high altitude drama.
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