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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

22

Great Northern Investment Analysis After James J Hill

The paper analyzes the Great Northern stock following James J Hill's death, noting minimal market impact due to Hill's limited role recently. It details past dividends and ore certificates, the 1890 to present investment growth, price fluctuations, and projected gross earnings for the fiscal year ending June 30.

James J. Hill Great Northern Railway Hill Empire Builder Great Northern

Great Northern Earnings and Rights Offer Prospects

The article analyzes 1916 earnings and per share forecasts, noting likely earnings of at least $10 a share despite incomplete data. It details historical earnings, the company’s undivided equity in Burlington resources totaling about $50 million, and the value of stock rights alongside a steady $7 dividend.

Baton Rouge Electric Company Stone & Webster Cohan Adhe Esas Great Northern Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Northern Pacific Burlington Treasuries

Man Decorates Own Grave in Dawn Memorial Ritual

George W. Cook, 72, Civil War veteran of Everett, decorated his grave at Woodlawn cemetery at daybreak. He knelt in meditation for 15 minutes, tears on his cheeks, then spoke of his belief that loved ones should enjoy flowers while the deceased is alive and prepared for Memorial Day. His wife lies beside his ceremonial mound.

George W. Cook Everett Woodlawn Cook Post Nichols Street

Lynn Man Heads Mass Postal Clerks

The State association of post office clerks tonight elected John J. Fitzgerald as Lynn president. Other officers chosen were Gene Richter Holyoke and C. C. Leach Attleboro vice presidents, Charles J. Dunlevy Brockton secretary, and Fred K. Davis Springfield treasurer.

Brockton State Association of Post Office Clerks John J. Fitzgerald Lynn

Ambassador's Brother Killed in Action in London May 81

Lieutenant Gerald Spring-Rice, younger brother of Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice the British ambassador to the United States, has been killed in action. He was years old.

London Gerald Spring-Rice United States Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice

Stone and Webster Management at 147 Milk Street Boston

Management firm Stone and Webster operates from 147 Milk Street in Boston. The listing notes corporate presence, address details, and potential office functions without additional context or events.

Milk Street Boston

Cadets complain after Dorchester flag denial at parade

Dorchester High School Cadets plan to complain to the school committee after their regimental colors were denied for a preparedness parade by a janitor acting under orders. Mayor Curley addressed Knights of Columbus about theater censorship and the Park Square closure following concerns over plays and public leisure.

Dorchester High School

Fire destroys part of 12 story Brighton dwelling

A fire at 20 Brackett Street Brighton yesterday afternoon damaged the flat of Mrs Patrick Rooney the owner and the upper flat of Frederick Blake. The blaze was discovered after 3 pm and the cause is unknown. The estimated loss is $500.

Brackett Street Brighton Patrick Rooney Frederick Blake

Driscoll Is Elected Head Of Postal Clerks

Thomas Driscoll of St. Albans was elected president of the Postoffice Clerks' Association at the Vermont state convention in St. Albans. The Letter Carriers' Association chose Joseph Flynn of Burlington as president.

ST. Albans Thomas Driscoll Postoffice Clerks’ Association Letter Carriers’ Association Joseph Flynn Burlington

Boston Knights Banquet Celebrates Fourth Degree Leaders

Dr Walsh urged Catholic groups to oppose sex appeal plays and urged unity in combating profit driven theater. Mayor defended licensing limits amid talk of Belasco’s Marie Odile and a one night run. Cardinal O Connell addressed 400 knights as New England province holds biennial assembly with 400 candidates conferred.

Curley Knights of Columbus New England Copley Plaza Belasco Marie Odile Boston Knights Park Square Theatre Nlea James J. Walsh New York Walsh Hollis Street Cabot Timothy Hanrahan Cardinal O'Connell George Shields Massachusetts Joseph F. Coppinger Joseph CC. Pelletier John O'Malley Chicago George C. Shields Mansfield Michael J. Downey Daniel J. Murphy Natick P. R South Boston Arthur L. Gould J. Philip O'Connell William J. Shanahan George I. Larkin Michael FE. Fitzgerald Charles J. F. O'Brien Sig. Pio de Iucca Cathedral of the Holy Cross Paul V. Donovan Provisional Assembly Cabot Province PT. E. Burke New Orleans de Soto Joseph (. Pelletier Louis Watson John F. Crowley Bangor Maine New Hampshire Charles P. McAlevy Rhode Island

Peace and Preparedness Highlight Harvard Memorial Day

Major General Leonard A. Wood urged readiness for war alongside peace in a Harvard veterans service at Sanders Theatre. Judges and officers praised war ethics and military readiness while Harvard President Lowell presented a gold sword and pistols to Captain Constant Cordier.

United States Leonard A. Wood Harvard Sanders Theatre Holland New York Henry C. Blake Supreme Court of Montana Constant Cordier Harvard Regiment Lowell Henry Lee Higginson Edward Moore

Navy aims to expand submarine fleet in bill fight

In Washington on May 80 the naval committee backed increasing submarines from 20 to 50. House members defeated proposals for six battle cruisers and two dreadnoughts, signaling a retreat by big navy advocates. The House intends to finish bill review by Friday afternoon, with further efforts to win two battleships possible when back in regular session.

Washington Naval Committee Cay House

American Flag Carrier Falsehood Denied by Battalion Chief

Lieutenant Colonel Byron J. McCormick of the 213th Canadian Battalion rejects reports that American flags would be carried to the front by an American Legion unit recruiting in Toronto. He cites Sir Sam Hughes and states no plans exist to take the American flag into firing trenches, preserving neutrality.

Mark BR. Mulvey McCloskey MecCloskey Mr. Mulvey 213Th American Legion Toronto Byron J. McCormick Sam Hughes

May 31 Calendar Details Tides and Celestial Signs

Calendar for May 31 notes tides sun moon and celestial events. It lists tidal times for Gloucester Portland and Newport with heights and hours, mentions a war day count and seasonal cues, and predicts evening and morning stars including Venus Mars Saturn and Jupiter with full moons on June 15 July 14 and Aug 15.

Tin A. m Sin Gloucester Portland Newport Eorlier Boston Venus

First mackerel trip of the season arrives at the fish pier

The first mackerel catch of the season was brought into the fish pier yesterday as markets report various coastal fish landings and port readings from Albany to Baltimore and beyond.

Yester

Shipping News Arrived and Sailed From Atlantic Ports

A long list of ships arriving and sailing includes steamers San Mateo Robbins Port Timon C R Calvin Austin Mitchell St John B via Eastport and Portland. Vessels reach Savannah Gal Tunfare James Norfolk Malden Arpent Baltimore and New York with numerous tugs barges and schooners. The report notes arrivals at Newburyport Gloucester Portland Me and Cape Ann among others, with several vessels sailing toward Perth Amboy Brest St Nazaire and Liverpool.

San Mateo Robbins Port Timon C. R Calvin Austin Mitchell St John Eastport Snd Portland City of Atlanta Garfield Savannah Gal Tunfare James Norfolk Malden Arpent Baltimore Massachusetts Colberth New York Belfast Sawyer Hanger Ransan BR. Puller Linsvott Cape Ann Godfrey Gloucester Mass Eureka Benner Newburyport Reliance Brattle Berg Scituate Leviathan Seftuate Perth Amber Canoves Perth Amboy Vesta Kemp Lynn Scoria Queen Tupper Bear River N. S Port Clyde Electric Light Burn Wedgeport N.S United States Melene Rockland Stormers Meissenfasie Tort Said Egypt Vin Gibraltar Inor Borys Philadelphia Hampden Bay View Neveport News Boswell Irene Helen Sewalls Peint Hattie Lamberts Point Neptune Sandwich Wyoming Perth Ambor Tei Rookland Perth Ambar Neva Vlora Meteshan S.i Quetay Weymouth Littl Ruth Woods Harbor Little Elisie Clarks Tarher Mercedese Salem Ihow Sadie Ross Mary Millbridge Nantasket Whitehead Stennogtes

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