Answers to Inquiries on Stocks and Bonds Column Policy
The Boston Post announces a Monday morning column answering inquiries on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds from New England industrials utilities banks and mills. It states impartial data based responses though it will not guarantee accuracy or predict market moves and requires the financial editor’s full name and street address in inquiries.
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Ton Post
New England
Boston Post
Boston
Mass
Speet
Erie question on Erie common stock long pull
Providence Rhode Island reader asks about Erie stock prospects after recent sale at 9 1 2 and past price patterns. The reply notes Erie stock history including 1908 receivership threat and subsequent volatility under Harriman, with false dividend yields mentioned.
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Erie
R. Jil
Providence
R. I
E. H. Harriman
Erie Railroad earnings struggle despite growing gross revenue
The Erie reported a 1919 surplus for common stock of 2.28 after charges while government guarantees mask heavy operating deficits. Net income to gross income plunged from 33.52 percent in 1910 to 1.51 percent in 1919 and to a 2.19 percent deficit last year, though some see potential if commodity prices fall and gross earnings rise.
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The
Erie
Beacon Chocolate Company history and stock overview
Beacon Chocolate Company formed in 1918, renamed Ace High, now back to Beacon. Two plants in Framingham and North Tomawanda with an expansion at Boston plant slated July 1. Stock on Boston Exchange with common outstanding 1,200,009 par $10 and preferred issues. Net income for year end and quarterly results noted. assets and liabilities listed.
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Beacon Chocolate
Boston Stock Exchange
B. W. F. Framingham
Beacon Chocolate Company
Ace High Chocolate Company
Tonawanda
N. Y
Boston
Gutterson Wharf
Gorton-Pew Fisheries Common
Portsmouth
N. H
Gorton-Pew
Shawinigan Notes Offered by Leading Syndicate
An issue of 4 million dollars in six year 7 1/2 percent secured convertible notes of the Shawinigan Water & Power Co is being offered by Brown Brothers & Co Jee Higginson & Co Alex Brown & Sons and Jackson & Curtis. The notes mature in 1926 and are payable in gold. They are callable at varying prices through 1924 and thereafter and are convertible at holder's option into Series B 6 percent mortgage bonds maturing in 1950 on a 6 1/2 percent income basis.
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Shawinigan Water & Power Co
Brown Brothers & Co
Jee, Higginson & Co
Alex Brown & Sons
Jackson & Curtis
Quebec
Montreal
United States
Girls Clubs Plan Big Field Day in Watertown
More than 500 young women from Boston girls clubs will compete in a field day near Perkins Institute Watertown. The event, run by the Community Service of Boston, features archery track meets singing strolling players and other athletic events with heralds and trumpets. Clubs include Girls Friendly Society Blue Triangle YWCA Boston City Club Girl Scouts Boston Social Union and Camp Fire Girls.
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Boston
Perkins Institute
Watertown
The
Community Service of
Arthur
Girls' Friendly Society
Blue Triangle Club
Y. Www. C. A. Girls' City Club
Girl Scouts
Boston Social Union
Camp Fire Girls
Financial Editor's Notes on Woolen Stock and Market Bucks
The piece analyzes American Woolen Company stock after a $20 million common sale to a banking syndicate and complex resale rights at par. It questions whether insiders can push the price above $100 by July 7 and notes the rights market, subletting chain, and potential extra dividends. It cites International Products as a cautionary example of overtrade by directors.
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Pond Creek Coalmpany
Ackhaldera
Ainess
F. W. Batchelder
Woolen
England
Bank of England
United States
Russia
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Boston’s first school for the blind traces to Dr John Dix Fisher
Dr John Dix Fisher sparked Boston’s first school for the blind after studying the Paris Royal Institution. A public meeting led to a committee, then incorporation as The New England Asylum for the Blind. In 1832 Dr Samuel G Howe led the opening with six pupils, aided by Thomas H Perkins’ substantial gift.
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Boston
John Dix Fisher
Paris
Royal Institution For
America
New England
Jonathan Phillips
Fisher
Samuel G. Howe
Market Review and Outlook on Bull and Bear Phases
The piece analyzes stock market dullness, minor rallies, and the risk of another bear move. It surveys bank reserves, the federal reserve system, and past bull markets with reserve ratios. It argues current low reserves hinder a sustained bull and discusses contraction and monetary policy implications.
Boston College seniors hear gospel of duty and optimism
The Rev James F Kelly delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Boston Colleges 125 graduates at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. He urged living by the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, urged courage for democracy, and warned against modern unrest rooted in a revolt against religion.
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Boston College
Church of the Immaculate Conception
New England
Father Kelly
Old College
Boston College High School
William Devlin
S.J
Father Devlin
Arthur J. McCaffrey
S. J
John J. Geoghan
Fathers Devlin
Geoghan
McCaffrey
Father Kelley
William B. Corliss
Father McCaffrey
University Heights
Germany
Religon
Jesus Christ
Remembering Dr John D Fisher and the Blind Asylum
The article recounts Dr John D Fisher’s pivotal role in founding the blind asylum in South Boston and the honor of a monument at Mt. Auburn. It cites a 1875 visit by Col Horace N Fisher to the asylum, meeting Dr Anagnos, the presence of Laura Bridgman, and the enduring impact of Fisher’s early work alongside Dr Howe.
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Fisher
Mt. Auburn
Asylum
Uncle John
Laura Bridgman
Doctor Fisher
John D. Fisher
Watertown Splen Work Underway
Work on splen procedures continues at Watertown facility as medical teams press ahead with ongoing study and treatment efforts.
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Watertown
Two Celebrations at Sacred Heart Parish
More than 1000 parishioners at Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge gathered in Institute Theatre for two events. Parochial School Graduates numbered 63 and a reception honored Rev. Hugh Blunt LL D who recently earned a doctor of laws from Notre Dame University.
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Sacred Heart Church
East Cambridge
Institute Theatre
Sacred Heart Parochial School
Hugh #. Blunt
University of Notre Dame
Ind
Harvard Law School Marks Second Century Celebration
Events listed for today include tech alumni registration at Walker Memorial at 9:00, BC senior class outing at Nantasket, Radcliffe College exercises at 10, and a Harvard Law School centennial address by Charles Hughes at 11:30. Afternoon programs feature Summer School for Church Music at Wellesley College and a piano recital at Steinert Hall at 7:45 with Lottie Griffin Stevens pupils.
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Tech
Walker Memorial
Boston College
The
Shubert Theatre
Ladies’ Mizrachi
Orthodox Zionist) Society
Boston Y. M
Seaver Street
Rexbury
Jacob Heller
Boston College Seniors Parade Opens Commencement
Boston College launches commencement festivities with a morning senior class parade from Park Square to Rowe's Wharf at 9 30 followed by a sail to Nantasket for class day ceremonies. Graduation is set for Wednesday evening with 124 men receiving degrees from Bishop Joseph G. Anderson.
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Boston College
Park Square
Rowe’s Wharf
Nantasket
Joseph G. Anderson
Boston
Yale urged to give service
Yale University seniors were urged to serve others as a measure of success in a baccalaureate sermon by President Arthur Hadley. He said teaching reveals how things are done and that living with courage and self sacrifice matters more than mere instruction or material achievement.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Arthur
Hadley
Miss Elizabeth J Kenney Dead at Bedford
Miss Elizabeth J Kenney sister of Bedford police Chief William H Kenney died suddenly at her Fletcher road home after a lingering illness. A Boston native aged 61 she lived in Charlestown and Somerville before moving to Bedford three years ago. Funeral from her home Wednesday at 10 am with high mass at St Michael s Church at 10 30 in Dorchester Cemetery burial.
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Bedford
Elizabeth J. Kenney
William H. Kenney
Bedford Police
Fletcher Road
Miss Kenney
Boston
Charlestown
Atherton Street
Somerville
Kenney
St. Michael's Church
Dorchester Cemetery
Near East Developments Prompt Hythe Conference
London reports late word of serious Near East developments. The Greek premier Venizelos allegedly offered Greek army help to British troops against Kemal’s Nationalist forces, with Hythe conference to plan combined operations. Malta fleet concentrations and reinforcements to Constantinople support the claims.
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London
Associated Press
Hythe
M. Venizelos
Paris
Mustapha Kemal
Malta
Constantinople
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