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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1919
Page
18
The committee under the specified deposit agreement invites holders who have not deposited to join without penalty and receive the plan benefits by depositing bonds at named depositaries on or before April 15, 1919. After that date deposits are subject to committee terms. Dated March 27 1919.
A Boston Post financial Q and A summarizes current signals on General Motors odds of value given expansion and restructuring, American Locomotive earnings and dividend prospects, and Southern Railway dividend outlook under possible private operation. The column notes 1918 results, stock offers, and future production estimates.
Harvard University selects Earl Schwalsz of Dallas Texas for the Sheldon Prize Scholarship enabling a Europe travel study program. Schwalsz, Phi Beta Kappa member and Phillips Brooks House social service secretary, meets degree requirements in three and a half years. board ratification pending.
United States Steel Corporation reports year 1418 results with $22 per share earnings after taxes. Net income $158,631,000 vs $244,738,000 in 1917, due mainly to higher federal war and excess profits taxes amid a record gross sales of $1,744,000,000.
The market shows little net change over a week, with rails, industrials and coppers still below March highs. Analysts note heavy trading without progress, possible profit taking, and debate whether a larger spring rise or a return to normal can follow. Steel stock activity and a looming annual report add to uncertainty as foreign exchange slips and War Finance plans aim to sustain exports.
A series of reader questions on pronunciation of names Spartucides and Tumulty, Monroe Doctrine wording, trade with Japan and China, Sagadahoc settlement, Paul Revere ancestry, and the Goldsmith verse. Concise answers provide phonetics, historical notes, and literary quotation.
More than 30 000 members of affiliated unions of the Boston Central Labor Union have voted to participate in a large demonstration against prohibition next Sunday. Boston Common will host the event with four citywide parades. P Harry Jennings of the Co L A organized the plan and will have several speaker stands and seven bands to provide music for the labor led protest.
Presidents of 64 IBEW locals serving New England telephone companies met at the Quincy House and unanimously backed the Boston Telephone Operators Union action. They urged Postmaster General Burleson to fulfill promises made a week earlier and were addressed by Miss Julia S. O’Connor, president of the international operators department.
Four unions voted to back the July 4th general strike for Tom Mooney and to pay a 50 cent member assessment to fund labor interests. Aaron Velleman, chairman of the Mooney committee, reported the action of four locals including Pressers Local ILGWU Cloakmakers Raincoat Makers and Boilermakers and Helpers Union 165. A mass meeting to support Mooney is set for Sunday May 4 at 8 p.m. in Mechanics Building with speakers to be announced.
The Carriage Wagon and Automobile Workers Union Local 9 postponed its strike planned to close 100 shops in Greater Boston after the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration intervened. A special meeting will be held tomorrow night and the union may still order a strike if conciliators report unfavorably. Austin Kaveney said 54 of 67 union firms in the city signed the new agreement.
Labor notes report Local 7 Bakers Union will hold a mass meeting at Dexter Hall Washington street next Saturday night to organize bakers not in unions. International officers will speak on benefits including pension sick pay and death benefit and a push for eight hour day.
Mrs. William Z. Ripley of Boston cites brutal Lawrence police action against quiet strikers at a Cambridge Community Forum held at Browne Nichols Hall. She notes many strikers are youths 14 to 18 and earn little while seeking a 48 hour week with no wage cut.
Washington March 30 Senator Hitchcock chairman of the foreign relations committee of the last Senate accepted an invitation to address a mass meeting on the League of Nations in Indianapolis. The invitation came from the League to Enforce Peace and was extended by Senator Watson of Indiana. A joint debate with Senator Knox of Pennsylvania was suggested. Knox is in Florida and not expected back in Washington until late April.
A critique blasts slapstick and crime driven films as debasing and obscene inflaming young minds, accusing theaters and corporations of offering vile entertainment to impressionable children while Massachusetts does not act.
Dr. Ellis P. Oberholtzer of the Pennsylvania State Board of Moving Picture Censors visited Boston and Cambridge urging state legislation for film supervision. He cited dramatic influence on youth, noted few suitable films, and urged a national conference of censors backed by law to enforce higher moral standards.
An automobile owned by Orick F. Carry of 10 Downing Street Brookline skidded in Governor Square Commonwealth Avenue injuring two people. Joseph C. Devette of 334 Harvard Street Cambridge is in Commonwealth Hospital in serious condition and unconscious. Florence Folger of 11 Montfort Street Cambridge is mildly hurt. Carry returned to the scene after steering to safety and reported to police.
Richard Dunn, among Lexington's oldest residents, died yesterday afternoon at his Cedar Street home. Born in Ireland in 1836, he came to the United States in 1860 and farmed until retirement less than a decade ago. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Churchill.
The Rev. Dr. William Turner former philosophy professor at the Catholic University was consecrated bishop of Buffalo at a Franciscan monastery in Washington today. Cardinal Gibbons presided and the ceremonies were impressive.
Professor Fank A. Lombard of Doshisha University spoke at North Congregational Church in Cambridge on war taught unity of the earth and ending home foreign affairs distinctions. He argued Japan embraced moderation, sent graduates worldwide, and resisted German propaganda aims to split U S and Japan for favorable peace terms.
In New York Fort Totten a sergeant identified as A. S. King died in the fort hospital from a fractured skull after being assaulted in his sleep among 15 soldiers. A suspect was arrested after entering the fort with a pass and bloodstains on his clothing, with robbery suspected as motive due to the sergeant's history of handling substantial sums.
Paris March 30 The Chamber of Deputies stayed in session until the early hours debating Russia policy and the government's stance. Foreign Minister Pichon and Deputy Leon Abrams remained in the chamber after midnight as Pichon announced he would submit the preliminary peace treaty terms with Germany in a few days amid recurring protests from both sides over the removal claims.
Tide height and celestial notes for March list morning tides at 10 feet 8 inches and evening tides at 11 feet with a long day. Full moons on April 15 and May 14. new moons March 31 April 30 and May 28. evening stars Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn visible through specified dates. Suns and war day counts included.
The storm kept fishing boats from port with Sun days repelled by Monday market arrivals. Demand for fresh fish is unusually strong due to Lent and meat costs, while dealers expect lower retail prices. The steamer North Land from Yarmouth brought merchandise and a few passengers yesterday. Six sailings occurred. British steamer Titan sailed to London and United Fruiter Mandaville to Cuba.
The list reports steamers North Land Ingalls Yarmouth N S City of Gloucester Larsen Gloucester Mass Pawnee Robinson New York sailed. Also Titan London Eng Chinese Prince Br New York Deucalion Co New York Mandaville Havana Port Li mon Maton Norfolk Va Mohawk Portland Me.
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