Pacific Gas Leader Details Customer Stock Plan
In a 1927 interview, Pacific Gas and Electric Company president A F Hockenbeamer explains selling stock to utility customers. He cites rapid expansion, a 1 percent cost to raise capital, and that about 868000 to 900 stock shares have been sold to Northern California customers, broadening ownership and lowering financing costs. He notes PG&E now has over 50 000 stockholders and that public utilities attracted far more capital in recent years than railroads.
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Opyright
Wilvneelm
PF Hooker- Beamer
Wiluinton I. Creed
Pacific Gas and Electri, Company of California
Iis
San Francisco
Hockenbeamer
Ely
L F Loree
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Kansea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Loree
Uhirty
Hockenbeamm
Yilech
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Hockenbeame
Pacific Gas and Electric
Ita Gas and Lectric
United States
Heneslty
California
Arso
Mr Hockenbemmes
Season of Greatest Danger Warns on Cold Remedies
In a periodical warning tone the article urges avoiding illness during peak danger season. It touts a pure tonic remedy, claiming widespread use in homes as a heat and cough remedy. The piece promotes an alcohol free medicine with no strong preservatives and suggests continued use over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pather John
Use Of Money Found On Thief upheld
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to review a case about using money found on a slain bank robber for funeral expenses and estate costs. Robbery occurred May 22, 1923 in Columbus. On killer V Stewart’s body police recovered 2004 dollars. administrators used 745 dollars for funeral and estate costs. The bonding company challenged the use, but lower courts ruled it legal.
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Columbus
Ohio
Associated Press
Ohio Supreme Court
Stewart
Sameme Court
Leday
Annual Sewing Machine Club offers Easy Credit Plan
Soin Howland promotes a New Home Sewing Machine with a home delivery option and small installment payments. The ad highlights a sale of hand made dresses in sizes 6 months to five years, featuring batiste fabric, set-in or kimono sleeves, and delicate embroidery to bring joy to mothers and babies.
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Soin Howland
Women's linen handkerchiefs on display
Main Floor displays white and colored women's linen handkerchiefs.
New Wash Prints at $3.50 Yard for 40 Inch Crepe Mouseline
The listing notes fabric priced at three dollars and fifty cents per yard for a 40 inch Crepe Mouseline made of pure wool and velvet.
Diamonds Seized on Smuggler Auctioned in Burlington
In Burlington Vermont on February 15 part of the diamonds seized from Lieb Ritterman of Antwerp Belgium at a Smuggling case two years ago were auctioned. Eighteen bidders bought stones totaling 12 602 carats for 610 760. Ritterman was jailed for six years then fled the country while appeal was pending. Some diamonds were returned to Wolff and Compton on payment of 640 000 duty.
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Burlington, Vt
Preas
Lieb Rittermen
Antwerp
Belgium
St Albana
Ritterman
Lhefty
Wolff
Rich Ritterman
Traffic Tieups After Heavy Rain In Bridgeport And Fairfield
Weather observer Wil lam J Meslia reports 112 inches of rain in Bridgeport leading to overflow at Fairfield avenue under the railroad viaduct and a general traffic tie up for trolley and cars. Main street and Stratford center report serious delays. A separate note states Mrs Anna Bresuk reports theft of 22 hens from her Mead street chicken coop during the night.
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Willam J
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Stratford Center
Anna Bresuk
Mead Street
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Pacific Coast Industry
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Mc Hockenbeamer
Alavon
Steady Ciger
Uae
LF Hocktsblaser
Ither John
Sarre LE Son
Alexander Alekhine
Studebaker
Ork
F. L. Mills CO
Fairfield Ave
Mary Stuart
Queen Bess
Bolivias
Jowlands
Kappenheimer
Tures
Novelties—for
50C
Rosé
Pearl
Pipe Cleaners
Puff Box
Sheraton Pattern
Tray
Barnart
Randingly
Svelda
Floor
Reay
Chic Kin Tuer
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