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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
14
A stock market summary notes a sharp Monday drop followed by a violent rebound into the weekend. Industrials near yearly highs suggest a potential new uptrend but experts warn the rally may lack solid foundation without sustained earnings, crop progress, and steel and copper output improving.
An independent Texas oil company seeks a capable salesmanager to supervise salesmen on stock. Earn 36 percent plus a 4 percent quarterly dividend from a NY Curb traded issue. Permanent position with good income. State age and experience and provide a phone number for immediate appointment. H. R., P. O. Box 372, City Hall Station, New York.
Calendar notes the 1781st day of war, 80s days since start, 175th day of year and second day of summer. Tide heights listed 9 feet morning and 10 feet 4 inches evening, with full and new moon dates and evening stars Venus Jupiter Saturn and morning star Mars.
Four arrivals at the fish pier yesterday carried groundfish including cod and halibut as mackerel shiners and trawlers are anticipated for today. The Mariners' Harbor brought 24 915 bags of sugar from Porto Rican ports, while other ships carried mixed cargos. Captain White to relinquish command of Lake Louise as he returns to Newton.
Shipping notices list steamers Esparta O Neill Port Simon C R Governor Cobb Call Yarmouth N S Calvin Austin Ingalls St John N B Coverun Lawry Montreal Mariners Harbor Hansen Porto Rico Lak Bridge from Norfolk Belfast Holmes New York Pawnee Oliver Camden Rawley Bangor City of Gloucester Larsen Mars Law Philadelphia towing barges Irwin for Portland and Elk Garden left at Beverly etc Mares towing barge Irwin from Philadelphia to Portland multiple tugs and barges noted within the harbor entries.
The Boston Post outlines its weekly stock and bond Q and A in which inquiries from readers are answered impartially. Questions cover Republic Iron and Steel earnings, Southern Pacific land lawsuits, Pierce Arrow dividends, and company outlooks with data through March 1919 and related notes.
Whitney & Elwell of Boston Merrill Lynch Josephthal New York and Strandberg McGreevy Kansas City plan to sell limited treasury stock of White Eagle Oil and Refining Company of Wichita Kansas. The firm controls a refinery in Augusta Kansas with 5000 barrel daily capacity 40 miles of pipeline 30 tank cars 500000 barrel storage 70 stations across Kansas Colorado and 8600 acres of leases in Kansas and Oklahoma.
June 22 Washington residents witnessed Dr. Epitacio Pessoa first in the hearts of those who love liberty and democracy. The Brazil future president and his daughter placed a wreath on Washington’s tomb in a ceremony at Mt. Vernon, acknowledging the debt to the United States and the world.
Dr. Pessoa and 175 Brazilian and U S officials accompanied by Secretary Daniels travel down the Potomac aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower to Mt Vernon. At the tomb of Washington, Governor Westmoreland Davis welcomes the guest with remarks and Dr Pessoa expresses moving gratitude for Washington's democratic legacy.
A violent explosion occurred near the site of a German warship sinking. A massive column of water and mud rose as the ship, anchored overnight, went aground. German crews were moved to the British battleship Royal Sovereign.
Acting Dean Edward M. Lewis of Massachusetts Agricultural College, filling in for President Butterfield in France, paid tribute to World War I dead in a baccalaureate sermon to the senior class. He spoke on the subject Morale.
Seven army airplanes departed Albany after arriving from Buffalo in good time. The crew will fly on to Boston early tomorrow as part of a recruiting mission.
More than 3000 people attended memorial exercises and the dedication of a Celtic cross granite shaft monument to Rev John P Sheehan formerly assistant pastor of St Mary's Brookline. The Brookline Catholic Club donated the shaft and the service flag with 14 stars was displayed. Unveiling was by Walter J Cusick Jr and John Spooner with prayers and blessing by several priests including Rev Aloysius Finn and Rev Thomas McManus. The base carried Rev Sheehan 1876 1919 and symbols I H S along with phrases The Beginning and The Ending.
Reports from Fergus Falls say a severe cyclone leveled more than 100 homes and blew a Great Northern train off the tracks 21 miles west of the city. The engine and one car remained on the rails and three people were reported killed.
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