Inquiries to the Boston Post on Stocks and Bonds
The Boston Post announces a weekly financial column answering reader inquiries about listed and unlisted stocks and bonds of New England industrial, public utility, bank, and mill companies. Questions must be single subject with full name and address. responses cover data from trustworthy sources and avoid market predictions or opinions.
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Boston Post
New England
Post
Inquirer
Boston
Mass
Great Falls Manufacturing Company investment outlook analysis
Question on Great Falls Manufacturing Company of New Hampshire as an investment. The April 30 1913 financials show cash and receivables 840419. merchandise 895238. total assets about 1726000 with debts 72485. Quick assets over 110 a share. net assets 166 a share. Surplus growth slow since 1908. plant valued at 1 million yearly, suggesting earnings may be used for improvements. Officials say outlook is good and tariff changes unlikely to affect earnings.
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Great Falls Manufacturing Company
New Hampshire
G.C. A
Manchester
N. H
Atlantic Sugar Refineries, Ltd
Montreal
St. John
New Brunswick
WB. HH. Pottsdam
N. Y
N. B
D. Lorne McGibbon
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Illinois
Pacific Power & Light Co
First
Improvement Fund
Riordan Pulp & Paper Co., Limited
Riordan Pulp and Paper Company, Limited
Riordan Paper Company, Limited
G. H. Perley & Co
Rouge River
Quebec
W. HH. McElwain Company
Boston Stock Exchange
First Preferred Stock
Massachusetts
Robert Gair Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Robert Geir Company will be held at the General Office in Brooklyn New York on Thursday March 6 1914 at 10 A M. in Brooklyn. See Brooklyn March 13 1914.
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Robert Gair ‘Company
Brooklyn
Robert Geir Company
Rooklyn
New York
Thursda
A. Staudermann
Investment column weighs New England Power prospects
A reader asks about Connecticut River Power and related firms. The New England Power Company with Maine subsidiary dominates hydroelectric output east of Niagara, posting growing earnings as steam and transmission assets expand. dividends and bonds are discussed with expected shifts in rates and future profits.
Market Review and Outlook Reflects Absent Trend
Last week showed no net price movement with a near deadlock in trading. Analysts split between deeper declines and a coming boom, while rails hold a steadier floor and industrials hover above a prior high. International sentiment mirrors mixed bulls and bears as major rails and metals face conflicting signals.
Company Shows Stable Earnings Despite Dividend Variations
The firm posted 28 percent earnings last year and added a $6,000 extra dividend on 440,000,000 of common stock, yielding a surplus over $37,000,000. Despite variable extra dividends, the stock is described as well secured by assets and earning power.
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Texas Power & Light Co
Texas
First Ss
Colonial Real Estate Trust of Worcester
The Colonial Real Estate Trust is a voluntary association formed in 1912 to own and develop high class apartment property in Worcester. Properties have been purchased and built economically and are said to be worth more than book value. Buildings are new and well located. Earnings exceed double the dividend requirements. new shares are being issued to finance additional properties.
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The
Colonial Real Estate Trust
Worcester
Thes
Shots Arouse Water Town at Bataglia Home
A disturbance at 153 Arsenal Street in East Water Town led police to Tony Arigo and the Bataglia brothers. Officers seized a smoking revolver from Arigo and arrested all three, later released on bail. Arigo faces weapon and disturbance charges. the Bataglias are charged with disturbing the peace.
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East Watertown
Joseph Bataglia
Arsenal Street
Millmore
Brown
Howard
Tony Arigo
Bataglia
Peter
Sam
Peter Bataglia
Arigo
Bataglias
Poverty and politics clash at Tremont Temple speech
Dr. Cortland Myers denounced unemployment protests as silly and urged redirecting federal funds from saloon profits to homes. He linked poverty to social ills, the fate of young women, and unrest in Mexico, calling poverty a disgrace in rich nations.
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United States
Myers
Mexico
Naval Academy Hosts Strong Practice For Intercollegiate Fencers
In Annapolis Maryland on March 15 the Naval Academy faced the New York Turn Verein in a practice session with foil sabre and cane. No decisions were announced but the bouts showed promise ahead of next month’s intercollegiate tournament.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
New York
Gaelic Alliance Hosts St Patrick Concert in Roxbury
The Gaelic Alliance of Boston staged a St Patrick's Day concert at Hibernian Hall Roxbury featuring Gaelic and English recitations along with vocal and instrumental music by group members and guests.
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Gaelic Alliance of Boston
Hibernian Hall
Roxbury
St. Louis Feds Beat Chicago Federals In Exhibition
In Shreveport on March 15 the St Louis Federals won 3 to 1 over the Chicago Federals in an exhibition game. Each side had won previously.
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St. Louis
Feds
Shreveport
St. Louis Federals
Chicago Federals
Shocked by 7500-volt feed wire in Worcester
Worcester March 15 Charles Longbottom 48 a Worcester Pressed Steel Company fireman is dying at City Hospital after the entire shock of a 7500-volt feed wire passed through his body this evening. His right hand is burned severely and his left foot is charred. He is not expected to live until morning.
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Worcester
Charles Longbottom
Worcester Pressed Steel Company
City Hospital
Rescue by Rope Cradle At Plant Pit Accident
Workers used a 50 foot ladder to reach the boiler top and a 7500 volt hazard as they looped a rope around the injured man and pulled him to the pit rim. A rope cradle then lowered him to the boiler room floor for care.
Ballot Box Stuffing Claims Shake Revere Town Meeting
Claims of ballot box stuffing arise from the Revere town meeting moderator election where Michael F. Shaw was declared winner over Albert S. Burnham. Officials counted 677 ballots cast but 658 names appeared on four precinct lists, a 19 vote discrepancy that supporters say could have altered the outcome. Burnham blamed the process as unfair and noted distrust in the public tally.
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Revere
Michael F. Shaw
Albert S. Burnham
Burnham
Board of Registrars of Voters
Fireman Struck by Live Wire at Large Boiler Site
Longbottom and crew cleaned a 50 foot high boiler when a 10 foot stirring rod struck a high voltage feed wire of the Connecticut River Power Company. A flash hurled Longbottom into a surrounding pit as coworkers notified police. An ambulance and police surgeon arrived after a futile rescue attempt.
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Longbottom
Connecticut River Power Company
Shanahan
Fenton
Riley Not Yet Signed as Coach for Amherst Football
Amherst Massachusetts March 15 Despite reports to the contrary T J Riley has not yet been signed as coach for Amherst football next year Riley a former Michigan player and Maine coach is sought to lead Western football in the next season by Amherst officials seeking to expand their program.
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Amherst
Mass
T. J. Riley
Riley
University of Michigan
University of Maine
Boston Chamber Drafts New Stock Exchange Bill
The Boston Chamber of Commerce drafts a stock exchange bill with three key changes from the Owen bill. It removes mandatory incorporation, shifts mail regulation to a proposed interstate trade commission, and requires three years of exchange condition history for listings. A new rule requires filings for non listed securities to extend exchange oversight. It bars fictitious trades and mandates written consent for lending customer securities.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Stock Exchange
Chamber
Congress
Boston
New York Stock Exchange
Owen
Owen Stock Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Trade Commission
Melrose to Play E H 8 for Title
The Melrose High School hockey team meets English High School at the Boston Arena to decide the state championship. Melrose’s win over Rindge Tech last Friday gives it a strong chance, but English High remains in contention as the season nears its end.
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Boston Arena
Melrose High School
English
Melrose High
Rindge Tech
English High
Business men to co operate at motor vehicle show
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Show opens tomorrow in Mechanics' building with strong cooperation from major transportation firms and user businesses. Several companies will exhibit their trucks to illustrate the Bea type of vehicles in use, aiding other business men.
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Mechanics
Bea
Truck Show To Display All Power Wagons And Fire Apparatus
The exhibition in the Mechanics building will feature every type of motor wagon and representatives from U S firms. Municipal fire apparatus, including steam engines with gasoline tractors and motor driven pumps, will be a major draw. Dealers note improvements in fuel economy and carburetors, while builders stress durable, long lasting trucks.
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America
Imotor Fire
Othe Municipal Department
England
Twt
Busy Sunday for candidates seeking Boston's 12th District seat
Candidates for Mayor Curley’s seat in Congress in the 12th district spend a crowded day making calls at clubs and organizations. Daniel T. O’Connell met thousands in Dorchester Roxbury and South Boston with rallies and meetings at venues including the Dorchester Social and Literary Society Jubilee Hall and Blue Hill avenue. James A. Gallivan and Senator Fitzgerald also toured South Boston Roxbury and Dorchester meeting union and club members and preparing village hall rallies. Former Senator Joy plans a Maynard Hall rally tonight to kick off his 12th district campaign.
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Curley
Congress
Daniel T. O’connell
Dorchester
Roxbury
South Boston
Dorchester Social and Literary Society
Jubilee Hall
Blue Hill Avenue
Warren Street
Brier
Mt. Pleasant Club
Dudley Street
Paine Memorial Hall
James A. Gallivan
Congress Well
John B. Devitt
Gallivan
Columbia Yacht Clubs
Elma Associates
Dalgren Hall
Tinion
Richfield Club
Meeting House Hill
Woodrow Club
Senator Redmond
Fitzgerald
Boston
Dorcheser
Paul Hurlburt
Faulkner Stree
Frank A. Merrit
Dickens Street
Fitzgeral
Neponset
Ward 24
Demcratic Club
O Woodrow Avenue
Intervale Clube
Hecla Club
Hecla Street
Dochester Avenue
Thomas M. Joy
Congre
Maynard Hall
Ward 12
Hyde Park Cadet Edward Barrett Wins West Point Cadetship
Edward L. Barrett Jr of 688ay Street Hyde Park has been awarded a West Point cadetship chosen by Congressman Edward Gimore. At 18 he is Hyde Park High School senior and captain of Company M Sixth Regime Cadets. He won a gold medal for individual drill at Mechanics Hall last year and helps the track team. He competed at the YMCA meet Saturday.
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Edward L. Barrett, Jr
Hyde Park
West Point
Edward Gimore
Young Barrett
Hyde Park High School
Catain
Company M
Mechanics’ Hall
T Meet
France Keen For Baseball In France
New York March 15 Baseball has been taken up in France with great enthusiasm and will become popular there, says W H Bugess president of the Vesinet Franc ball club who arrived on the steam La Lorraine today. He spoke after 3000 French fans watched Vesinet play Dieppe and showed strong interest. The French players adapted lighter garb resembling American runners.
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New York
France
W. H. Bugess
Vesinet Franc
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State Street
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London
American Eal
Beacon Street
Everett A. Whith
Lynn Photo Chemical Co
Hodgkins
Lowther
Equitable Bldg
Great Falls Manufacturing Co
Canada
N.B. Stark & Co
Bankers
Congress St
Toronto
H.C. Gibbs & Co
Pealers
Maeve
Hodgdon, Cashman & Co
State St
March Investment
Chicago
S.W. Straus & Co. Mortgage Oe
Straus Building
Wall Street
New England Power Company
Biddeford
Connecticut
Deerfield
Niagara Falls
New England Power Company of
Maine
Poe
Connecticut River Power
Bio
B. Revere
Connecticut River Power Company of
Connecticut River Power Company Common
American Tobacco
Richmond
Virginia
Easthampton Gas Company
Easthampton
Southampton
B. F. A. Cambridge
Marshall & Company Incorporated
Steel and Amalgamated
Amalgamated
Bears
Paris
Berlin
Canadian Pacific
Rock Island
Missouri
Colonial Real Estate Trust of
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Watertown
Gaelic Alliance
New York Exchange
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Gallivan Club
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