Answers to Inquiries Column Sets Financial Q A Routine
The Boston Post will publish a Monday financial inquiry column answering questions on listed and unlisted New England securities. It aims for impartial data but disclaims guarantees on accuracy or market forecasts and requires full name and address for inquiries to be considered.
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Boston
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Wall Street Opinion on New Haven and Major Railroads
In light of government control the New Haven stock carries an estimated value around 32.50 per share with recent spikes to 46 then retreating to about 37. Erie Reading and Chicago Burlington are under government control with earnings guidance from 1914–17 averages. Reading remains a holding company with potential asset distributions and dividends. American Telephone bonds are well secured with strong earnings and likely to maintain current yields. United States Steel is expected to sustain a 17 per share dividend through year end given strong quarterly earnings and improved cash flow despite high construction spending.
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Stock Exchange
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Erie Railroad
Railroad Control Act
American Telephone
L. C. Medford
Mass
United States Steel Corporation
A. L. Peabody
Steel Corporation
Market Review and Outlook
Weekly market review notes a general decline in prices with industrials hitting low marks while the market remains in a narrow trading range. It cites seasonal dullness, anticipated railroad contracts, tax debates, a pending Steel earnings report, and a potential shift from a strong military position as factors shaping investor caution and possible future gains once peace with victory appears.
Baseball non essential ruling on Braves catcher Henry case
Local Board 25 ruled baseball work non essential after review of John Henry’s affidavit. Judge Connelly dissented insisting Henry cannot be compelled to change occupation due to financial loss, while Amherst and State Draft boards consider further action.
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Braves
Henry
Dowling
Giddings
Judge Connelly
Connelly
Pat’ Ragan
Ragan
Amherst
Brighton Board
Amherst Board
George H. Rawson
Haughton
The
Public Works Dept Employees Union 149 Protests Transit Fare Hike
Resolutions adopted by the Public Works Department Employees Union 149 condemn the proposed fare increase on Boston Elevated street railway lines and urge state control of street railways or taxing downtown stores that benefit from the Elevated. The meeting occurred yesterday.
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Boston
Public Works Department Employees’ Union 149
Boston Elevated Street
Threats over self insurance plan oppose shipyard workers
The Waterfront Council of New England and the Massachusetts District Council Sheet Metal Workers warned Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board and urged AFL President Gompers to oppose a proposed self insurance plan for Bethlehem Steel Fore River and Hog Island yards. They promise strong resistance if approved, citing compulsory medical exams and citizenship rights concerns. Letters were sent from the Quincy House and protests prepared for next Wednesday's Shipping Board meeting in Washington.
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Waterfront Council
New England States
Massachusetts District Council
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Quincy House
Atlantic
New London
Bethlehem Steel
Fore River
Hog Island
Washington
Gompers
Labor Union Fares Fight Boston Elevated Increase
Local 149 opposes any fare rise on the Boston Elevated Street Railway. President Thomas J. Hannon cites war time costs and living expenses. Councillor Henry F. E. Hagan introduces a wage demand of 3.50 a day and pledges council support, plus addressing Saturday half holiday compensation issues.
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Henry FE. Hagan
Quincy Woman 97 Dies in Home of Daughter
Mrs. Mary J. W. Morton widow of William S. Morton longtime trial justice in Quincy died yesterday at her daughter Mrs. Frederick H. Smiths home 701 Washington Street at 97 years old Born in Quincy she was one of its oldest residents and reportedly never needed glasses.
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William S. Morton
Quincy Court
Frederick H. Smith
Washington Street
Bakers Aim to End Night Work in State
Union bakers in Massachusetts push for daytime shifts by urging the A F of L state convention to draft a bill for night work prohibition in bakeries. The resolution was adopted at the Massachusetts State Branch meeting held at Wells Memorial building.
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Massachusetts State Branch of Bakers
Wells Memorial Building
Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of L
Boston
Barbers to Confer on Price Raises in Massachusetts
Circulars announce a state conference on barber price increases at the Journeymen Barbers Union convention to be held August 25 in Gloucester. In Brockton a haircut costs 50 cents, and officials weigh whether Brockton prices will rise to state levels.
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Massachusetts
Journeymen Barbers
Gloucester
Brockton
Commonwealth
Consider Tobacco Rationing Reacts to Wartime Demand
Washington reports government control of the tobacco industry may follow allied and military needs abroad. The War Industries Board says it is studying overseas requirements and U S consumption, estimating about two thirds of 1917 leaf tobacco will be available for American manufacturers. Allocation must cover troops not yet overseas and exports plus purchases for Belgium.
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Amherst
Mass
Henry
Washington
United States
War Industries Board
Belgium
Tobacco supply estimates for 1917 and military allocations
The 1917 crop reached 1.196 billion pounds with estimates that 850 million pounds will be available to U S manufacturers and 346 million pounds for export to the allies. Military forces abroad use about 159 million pounds annually. England and France allot 40 percent and Italy 45 percent of consumption to their armies.
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United States
England
France
Italy
Notable World War Era Mentions and Honors Across Europe and America
A collection of brief notes recounts a mix of personal and public achievements. Highlights include Alexandra the Queen Mother’s care projects for American women, Roosevelt's pride in Quentin's air battle, John Wanamaker’s long career beginning at $1.25 weekly, George D. Smith buying a Caxton-printed book for $9000, King George funding soldier shirts, the Aland Islands episode with Professor Emery in Berlin, Henry Emery’s freedom, Italy’s warning over Britain’s fleet, Saratoga yearlings owned by Clarence Mackay and Mrs. Duryea, and Major-General MacLachlan’s Bath honor amid WWI context.
Devens Honors France on Bastile Day Parade
More than 10,000 gathered at the Fifth Battalion parade field for Bastile Day with the Marsellaise and Star Spangled Banner. French Consul Flammand spoke as Brigadier General Stewart praised Franco American unity and the fight for liberty against German supremacy.
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Depot Brigade
Joseph C. J. Flammand
Boston
Stewart
Flammand
Pershing
Foch
Lafayette
Washington
France
America
Attempt to Wreck Train in Wickford Junction
Welcome F Fry and Everett Hill of Wickford Junction faced arraignment in the Second District Court for attempting to derail a NYNH&HRR train on Wickford Hill. Both pleaded guilty and were held for a hearing next Thursday in 5000? bonds. detectives reported missing rail irons on May 27 and noted several fast trains passed without incident.
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Wickford Junction
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New York
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Canadian Wage Board Denies Higher Rail Pay Petition
Montreal July 14. The Canadian Railway Wage Board after an emergency meeting sent a letter to the Railway Federated Trades denying shopmen's request for a wage scale higher than that in the United States. It warned workers they have no moral right to strike at this time.
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Montreal
Canadian Railway Wage Board
Railway Federated Trades
United States
National Railway Administration
Labor unrest and leadership changes in Boston unions
Boston unions report protests over wage increases and seek action from a new wage fixing board. The Boston Teamsters council names new officers, and Hotel and Restaurant Employees plan a midnight meeting to review wage and work demands. Sheet metal workers decline, citing high national demand for war effort.
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Boston & Albany Freight Handlers’ Union
Wells Memorial Building
McAdoo
John F. Fenton
Teamsters’ Joint Council of Boston
John Mr. Gillesme
Woushington Street
James Garrity
Gillespie
Boston
Fay Hall
Carmen's
Washington
Dover Streets
Somerville
Dorchester
Teamsters’ Union 25
Washington Street
United States
James T. Moriarty
Massachusetts District Council
Quincy House
CURB DISEASE IN THE ARMY
Army medical corps reports sharp decline in social disease among troops in the United States and in France. Campaigns near camps, with civil authorities, reduced new cases to under one per thousand weekly in France by mid June, a level well below prewar regular army rates.
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Washington
Army Medical Corps
United States
France
Watchman Peter Logan Dies After Sudden Illness
Peter Logan aged 47 without known home or relatives died after serving two weeks as watchman at 1025 Washington Street. He became suddenly ill at his work and was dead on arrival at City Hospital.
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Peter Logan
Washington Street
Have Plenty of Flour, But Use It Sparingly
The Massachusetts food administration urges careful flour use during shortages. It states possession in reasonable quantity is not discreditable, but aims to have the flour last until the next harvest. Six pounds per person per month is the maximum. corn and barley should be used now, oats can be stored, and rye may be used freely.
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Massachusetts Food Administration
Massachusetts
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