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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
12
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company announces an annual stockholders meeting in Harmonie Hall New Haven Connecticut on October 24 1917 at 12 noon. Also proposed by law amendments rename Chairman of the Board to President and adjust meeting dates and officer roles.
Special meeting of stockholders of The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company to be held at Harmonie Hall New Haven Connecticut on October 24 1917 after adjournment of the annual meeting. Proposals include charter amendments approving preferred stock issues and authorization of up to 459000 shares of cumulative preferred stock with 7 percent dividends. Transfer books close October 10 to October 24 1917. Arthur E Clark secretary.
Work on the new road to Squantum started yesterday with car tracks laid along Mill Street from Neponset Avenue. A bridge over the Neponset River will connect Neponset Avenue to Squantum, promising time savings for workers and an extra car fare reduction.
Pittsfield news report on October 14 says Colonel Warriner led the Twentieth Regiment State Guard in a review of the Berkshire Battalion on the Common. Companies from Pittsfield Lenox Great Barrington and Williamstown were inspected before Congressman Allen T. Treadway State Treasurer Charles I. Burrill and Councillor Charles H. Wright and about 6000 spectators. Pittsfield won honors for appearance and proficiency. Lenox contributed the most men with 88 in the parade lineup.
The recent four trading days extended a wave of liquidation, pushing rails, industrials and copper prices to new lows for the year. After Thursday’s close before a three day holiday prices rallied slightly but failed to confirm a turn.
Weekly column answers questions on listed and unlisted stocks and bonds of New England firms. The Boston Post promises impartial data but does not guarantee accuracy or market predictions. Inquiries must include full name and street address and be sent to the Financial Editor, Boston Post, Boston, Mass.
Everett harvest festival on Oct. 26 at the State Armory will feature hundreds of costumed children in dances to raise funds for soldiers and their families. The event is led by the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness with Mrs. Lottie C. Baldwin directing.
Henry O. Lacey, M.D., member of the Cambridge Division 1 draft selection board, defends examiners against public criticism. He argues army facilities and tests improve accuracy, notes conditional diagnoses, and emphasizes boards’ sacrifice and adherence to rules under scrutiny.
Mrs. Joseph E. Lewis of Dorchester reports two sons joining World War I service. Charles R. Lewis enlisted in the navy and serves on an American destroyer in European waters after training on the Ranger. Richard G. Lewis joined the ambulance corps in Ayer as a chauffeur and hopes to serve in France.
Mrs Baldwin directs a large autumn festival at the armory with hundreds of children, decorations by the Everett State Guard drill team, and extensive planning by a sizable committee to make it a major local event in Greater Boston.
F Cc Perry of 430 Walnut Street Newtonville harvests a honey drop melon weighing 17 pounds 12 ounces, setting a Massachusetts record for the variety.
Captain Daniel H. Kane of the Quartermaster's Reserve Corps US A was reported in very favorable condition at City Hospital with good chances of recovery. Earlier at 1020 Washington Street South End he suffered a nervous breakdown and attempted suicide. doctors said the bullet did not pierce the brain.
The Boston Post offers three prizes for dog stories: a Double Gold Eagle worth 20 dollars, three Single Goldeners totaling 10 dollars, and 5 dollars in gold. Entries must be original or not, under 200 words, and single-sided. Journal editors and dog lovers judge.
The Dachshund is long and low with a hound head and ears, curved forelegs for digging badgers, and a gaily carried tail. Color ranges include chestnut, red, black and tan, brown, and dappled. They are affectionate, clean, and alert, with hunting instincts that favor tracking ground scent and following prey slowly with nose to ground. Some individuals dislike larger dogs and may fight them despite injuries.
Nellie Hyde Donovan writes of Carlo an Irish terrier in Shrewsbury who protects the child, averts danger from the curb, and calmly consoles after mischief. The devoted pet behaves with innocence and remorse, earning forgiveness and continued guardianship.
A nostalgic poem recounts Spot a city dog raised in New York who grew fat and ill from urban life. His loving owners praised his quirks and loyalty while his breath grew weak. James Henderson of Boston invites readers to honor Spot with a grave wreath.
Teddy, the yellow and white dog famed for delivering Rumford mail with a wooden leg, showed patience as his master tried to save the amputated limb. After a car strike loosened his bandage, Teddy hobbled home to alert Miss Mary Davis and receive care.
On a verandah in the Philippines, El General a golden chow and El Capitan a long bodied dog meet on a narrow mud ridge between rice fields. Unable to pass or back away they pause think then swap positions and proceed apart wagging in relief. Co. B. Howard Brookline.
A dog named Pete finds a dropped pocketbook with several hundred dollars. He leads the finder to his home where the owner praises the dog's honesty. The man later gifts Pete a collar reading Honest Pete. Frank M. Elwell Jr. signs the note at 153 Willow Avenue West Somerville.
A Scotch collie mother Tip and her daughter Gypsy, both kept at a New Hampshire village, slip past orders to follow the master to a farm. Gypsy leads a cheerful foraging party in the farm kitchen, while Tip settles for a warm ride home. Their owner notes the dogs’ playful excursion and tail wagging.
The article describes St Bernard dogs used by monks at Alpine hospices to save travelers in snow. It highlights Barry the dog, said to have saved over 40 lives in 12 years, noting his eagerness and sense in performing rescue work.
In a cold episode a man is revived by a companion and instructed to ride on Barry’s back. He is carried safely to the monastery where Barry remains active in his noble service. Miss Ida Petergoosky of 532 Division Street Fall River is noted in the text.
In Columbus an address to the National Council of Congregational Churches likened the Industrial Workers of the World to early Christians and praised them as not being one tenth bad men. Reverend Sydney Strong of Seattle spoke on his visits to I W W members in prisons and his general admiration for them.
Tide heights and celestial events listed for a coastal calendar noting times, moon phases, and morning and evening star observations. Includes dates and long-term astronomical data for navigation.
The schooner Fannie Belle Atwood landed one of the largest tile fish catches in months, stocking 35 000 pounds. Fleet crews expected a price drop as more vessels arrived. Three ships reported yesterday at the pier the Elk with 25 000 pounds of halibut and 10 000 pounds of cod and hake the Georgiana with 5000 pounds of pollock and the F B Atwood.
Great demand for trained women in relief work prompts Wellesley College to offer nine emergency courses for the current year. Courses include home nursing first aid wireless telegraphy statistics and filing history of war home economics gardening conservation of produce and surveying and map making.
Ownership and management details for The Boston Post and Boston Sunday Post filed in Suffolk County Massachusetts. Names and addresses list Edwin A Grozier publisher editor and other officers along with stockholders including Grozier family and others. no bondholders. circulation figures provided for six months prior. Notary public confirms oath sworn October 11 194%.
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