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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1915
Page
12
The market rebounded as industrial issues led gains to a year high while rails lagged. War orders boost steel producers with Steel Corporation operating near full capacity and many inquiries for steel products. Railroads face delayed earnings though cost cuts may lift net profits as tonnage expands and crops move to tidewater.
Boston Post financial column answers readers on listed and unlisted stocks. Ventura Consolidated Oil Fields plans to expand California and Mexican acreage with possible Boston Stock Exchange listing. International Petroleum Company aims to join Standard Oil group with Peru assets and strong CanadianBritish markets. Alaska Gold shows large ore claims, dividends expected later. American Writing Paper bonds may gain value if new funding strengthens equity, while International Paper may keep 6 percent preferred dividends but faces debt.
In the final article of a four part Financial World series the railroad analyst, who has personally inspected the property, surveys the Baltimore and Ohio’s standing with the Chesapeake and Ohio and with its own securities. The piece urges readers to start these instructive studies of leading railroads.
The Amalgamated Copper Company at 42 Broadway New York on July 15 1915 declares a 1 percent dividend payable August 6 1915 to stockholders of record at noon July 31 1915. Secretary H Melin signs. Bigelow Dowse Co lists financial details and Dillingham Jr treasurer notes.
Copenhagen dispatch cites Swedish premier Hamnarmskjold warning neutrality may not endure as Varberg peace congress deputation reports on possible Swedish entry into war. He says Sweden desires neutrality but peace cannot be bought at any price.
Long article reports experts debating alleged German submarine sightings near Castine bay with conflicting naval opinions. Professor von Mach denies patrol misidentification and notes visitors by the Bangor Historical Society and Andover Academy scholar Moorehead. He mentions finding ancient Indian relics on his land.
The President showed attention to infants at crowd stops. In Bellows Falls a red headed boy was lifted to shake hands, in Greenfield a baby was tickled under the chin. He noted the heat affecting babies and spoke with the mothers.
The text discusses the Orduna incident with a German submarine. It notes the voyage to the United States, the lack of significant cargo, and the need for visit and search to determine vessel character. Officials expect a formal statement from American passengers and a possible German inquiry.
Crowds line routes from Windsor to New Haven to greet President Wilson on his return trip to the capital. He plans to discuss the German submarine question with Secretary Lansing and maintains a disciplined daily routine noted for golf and health during his Cornish vacation.
At each halt the President appeared on the rear platform to acknowledge cheers and wave. Crowds shouted in support with phrases like we’re with you and you have our support as he replied I thank you gentlemen you are very kind. Public sentiment rose amid the Orduna attack and foreign tensions surrounding American passengers aboard.
Charlie, a brave boy with a vivid Galahad ethos, awaits help from Dr. Jackson, a renowned specialist brought by John Willett to treat his spinal injury. Lem Brown reforms after jail and supports Charlie while Martha weighs the risky but hopeful operation over years of care.
The Boston Central Labor Union condemned J. P. Morgan Co for using non union firms through its subsidiary agents to build new plants for war munitions. The action was endorsed by a resolution passed at yesterday's meeting.
Delegates to the Boston Central Labor Union condemn J P Morgan Syndicate linked munitions factories in Woburn and Columbus Avenue Boston and other sites. Frank H McCarthy Fred J Kneeland win the Massachusetts State delegation seats. Ignatius McNulty and Minnie Mulry push suffrage volunteers with credentials from the C S U. A donation to the Curtis Guild memorial fund is approved for later action.
Special guards commissioned as police officers are placed around munitions plants in and around Greater Boston and Bridgeport Conn during a strike at Remington Arms in Bridgeport. Labor leaders warn the crisis endangers about 100000 union members in New England and the middle Atlantic States.
International Vice-President P. J. Conlon and Local 264 Business Agent John J. Connolly lead an organizing drive in Boston with 10 large war munitions shops employing about 3,500 workers and 5,000 in Greater Boston. The organizing committee's meeting at the Wells Memorial building drew strong interest as secrecy surrounds war production contracts and internal security measures.
Statement from the Association of Non Partisan Club Women condemns the Marion vote endorsing equal suffrage as partisan. They urge clubs discuss ideas openly, caution against political action by federations, and warn that taking sides could harm Massachusetts women’s clubs and their humanitarian work.
A brawl at 24 Tufts Street Arlington ended with five men arrested by Arlington police. All involved suffered cuts to the head and face with one man needing five stitches before confinement. Bottles were the weapons used.
Labor leaders condemn dock labor conditions at Charlestown on the Boston and Maine docks. The local requests a meeting with international president T. V. O'Connor to seek an amicable adjustment. Boston Central Labor Union and related locals announce newly elected officers and an installation by Victor Orion of the United Garment Workers' Union.
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