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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
10
The piece argues Apex Refining and Drilling is the top Big Oil buy citing control over refining and retail through owned stations and a core Boulder field operation. A test run at 400 bpd suggests net earnings exceeding current projections, supporting a bullish stance on the company’s dividends potential.
The notice promotes a 35 percent claim on the company's entire capitalization and offers to cover expenses for property transfers. It guarantees a refund of money and expenses if representations fail. It asserts Apex Refining & Drilling as the best buy for dividends and profits and advertises a 25 cent per share bulk purchase with a free booklet.
A note lists members of the Unlisted Securities Exchange at 15 Exchange Street Boston and references the Denver Cons Stock Exchange in connection with the same group.
New York and Boston trading shows heavy volume with 394100 shares in tar sales in New York and 16159 in Boston. Analysts cite money committee warnings against broker loan expansion and widespread professional selling leading to early gains fading to lower prices.
Financial brief notes Sirhan baba and brokers, with 6 percent rates on commercial loans, individual customer collateral, and commercial paper. Mentions year money and general market stability amid cited rates.
At a regular Ward I Democratic committee meeting Chairman Joseph I Corcoran presiding the group unanimously endorsed William A Gaston for Governor Congressman Galdivan for Congress and Lewis R Sullivan for Governor's Council.
Washington reports that General Pershing announced the Distinguished Service Cross to 17 officers and men for gallantry. Fifteen awards are posthumous, with many dying in action or from wounds. among the honorees are Second Lieutenant Henry Q. Griffin of Winthrop Massachusetts and Private John Turano of Westerly Rhode Island.
Major John J. Barry of the 1st Infantry, longtime Upham's Corner post office head, is en route from France to Dorchester after over a year overseas. He plans a brief US stay before returning to the front and has helped organize soldiers mail service in France.
First returns to Provost Marshal General Crowder from the second great mobilization indicate at least 14,000,000 men added to the army reservoir. The estimated range for men between 18 and 21 and 32 and 45 years was 13,500,000.
District of Columbia and ten states including Arkansas Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Oregon Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Virginia and Wisconsin posted large totals by telegraph. Officials expect nearly 15 000 000 total registrations with complete state figures by tomorrow night. Local boards rushed to report in person or by courier.
President Wilson demanded that striking machinists return to work. Officials said the letter had not been received and adjournment was taken to 2 p.m. Monday. Strike leaders stated a vote would occur if the communication arrived.
Samuel Layit says the President's drastic letter may push strikers to join draft boards rather than return to plants. Strike leaders call newspapers unreliable and no action reported to suspend striking members under William H. Johnston's notice.
President Wilson writes Bridgeport machinists that persistent strike action against the War Labor Board award will lead to a one year employment ban and federal draft-exemption rejections. He notes the arbitration produced a broad majority ruling and deems the strike a breach of faith in national labor processes.
Nathanial Young, hygiene director, and Frank V. Thompson, new Boston schools superintendent, led two afternoon meetings to review plans for the 1918 1919 school term athletics in Young’s office.
Tom Scanlan of Brighton High was elected chairman of the Teacher Coaches Association. Boston high school athletic coaches intend to follow old schedules despite many potential draft replacements. Elementary school supervision gains three new appointees as James Crowley returns to lead playground activities with 45 play-teachers.
The text frames internal disputes over awards as errors to be corrected by rehearing rather than nullification. It condemns striking an award as disloyal and dishonorable, treating adherence to the award as proper conduct.
President Woodrow Wilson states the Smith & Wesson Company of Springfield must return to work and accept war labor board rules or face a one year ban from all war industry employment. Draft boards will reject exemptions for workers claiming wartime usefulness. War Department will ensure production continuity.
The fish pier quotes ex vessel prices for dock had 4 1 4 to 5 1 4 cents per pound large cod 11 market cod 6 to 6 1 2 pollock up to 8 1 2 hake 7 cents. A collision damage report cites nearly $50 000 in damage to a steam ship and a five masted schooner Governor Brooks with repairs two weeks, stem and jibboom damage and towing details. The Gedney a former Seattle fishing steam ship bought by Philadelphia and Reading will be rebuilt as an ocean tug to tow barges to Boston and New England ports. The Landsman
Local houses of worship list sermons on war and moral questions. Adventist and Baptist churches schedule morning and evening services led by pastors such as C. M. Seamans and Dr. Cortland Myers, with topics including The Winged Life and The World Is in the Most Terrific Earthquake Shock of History Is Anything Secure.
Middlesex and Boston Street Railway contemplates fare increases or municipal subsidies to cover a $90,000 annual wage rise awarded to workers by arbitrator Henry B Endicott after the recent strike. General Manager Cox says cities served at a loss may bear the burden or tracks could be removed. 1917 earnings were $31,013.
A compilation of upcoming church services and spiritualist meetings in Cambridge and Boston area. Presbyterian first reform church announces Sept 15 services by Melville Carson with morning and evening themes. Various churches host Sunday talks, lectures, and musical programs at multiple venues including Bowdoin Street, Fenway Theatre, Huntington Avenue, and Cambridge locations.
Public notices advertise ballroom dancing lessons by Loomis School at 93 Mass Ave and private sessions in Bay State locations. Also listed are legal notices from Allen's Law Office and bankruptcy and probate references, plus a 1915 divorce-related declaration by Thomas B. Wee.
A fire at the Mrs. Cordelia P. Day estate in Greenfield destroyed the house and seven barns, totaling about $50,000 in losses. Forty Holstein cows perished, the house over a century old, and the property is owned by E. P. Swan of South Deerfield who recently purchased it. partial insurance coverage is reported.
Representative Martin Hays sent a letter to Governor McCall urging an immediate special session of the Legislature to stop another Boston Elevated fare rise. He argues the high cost of living makes any increase a hardship for street car riders in Greater Boston until remedial legislation can act.
Washing September 13. Federal licenses required for livestock market packers under food control act. Licenses must be obtained by September 1. Proclamation issued to President Wilton under authority of act to regulate stockyard dealers.
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