Markets show waves of weakness and strength in trading
Stock markets drifted dull and irregular with morning selling by bears. Afternoon gains lifted New York leaders including Union Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio as readings and GE advanced. Boston Maine fell on property attacks. Local notes report copper finds, dividend talk, and rail land deals amid a broader market backdrop.
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New York
Union Pacific Common
Missouri Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Norfolk & Western Common
Northern Pacific
Kansas & Texas
Atchison
General Electric
New
York
Boston
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Boston & Maine
Antilease
Elm River
Winona Lode
Allouez
Osceola
Federal Steel Company
Pere Marquette
Trimountain
Pillings
People’s Gas Company
Rockefellers
Ogden
People’s Company
Anthony N. Brady
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway
Minnesota
Washington
Montana
Russell Sage
Boston Stock Exchange
Globe
Arizona
Old Dominion
Lazard Freres
Wyandot Copper Company
Boson
Harry C. Page
Paine, Webber & Co
P. V. R. Ely
Bell Telephone
Albany
Boston News Bureau
Bell‘ Telephone
American Earcee
Telegraph
New York Stock Exchange
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
London
State of Massachusetts
Blake Bros. & Co
Weller
Bingbem Mining Company
Bac
Bare
Tesora Mining Com Ae
Tintic
Utah
Tesora
Bingam Company
Navaho
Cochit
Market notes and stock quotes from Boston and New York
The report shows bid and ask prices for various stocks and bonds, with references to revenue leasing activity and ore mine depth progress. It notes calls on Butte & Boston expiring soon and signals to monitor Boston curb stocks and several issuers including United Verde Extension and Idaho shares.
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Boston
New York
Merced
Mary Harrison
Butte
Eee
United Verde Extension
Bay State Gas
Boston & Buffalo Idaho
Avery Chemical Bonds
American Hide& Leather Bonds
Helvetia
Harvard
Goldore
Market Report Boston Ex-Dividend Prices and Totals
Boston today lists highest and lowest sales along with closing bid and asked prices. Ex-dividend and assessment paid. Total sales include listed bonds worth 18 807 60, unlisted bonds 16 000, listed stocks 14 007 shares, and unlisted stocks 9 352 shares.
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Boston
Chicago
N & Sp
T&sf
Alban
Maine
Aseees
Union Pacific Osewes
West End
Arnold
Atlantic
Baltic
British Columbia
Butte & Boston
Calumet & Hec Ee
Centennial Ech Sews
Elm River
MUNDY
Federal Steel
Erie
General Electric
Mergenthaler
the Pullman Co
Abe United Pratt
United
U S Rubber
Westinghouse
Sia
Gas & Coke
Seers Ee
Grand Army of the State to Hold Magnificent Camp Fire
On Patriots Day the Grand Army of the State plans a grand camp fire at Mechanics Hall. The program features a large chorus, soprano soloists, a patriotic tableau, and music by the Municipal Band. Commander-in-Chief Albert D. Shaw will speak. Mayor Hart and Lt. Governor Bates will offer brief welcomes. The event includes luncheon served by the Women's Relief Corps and aims for a memorable, well attended celebration ending early evening.
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Grand Army of
Mechanics’ Hall
Women’s Relief Corps
Grand Army
Mitchell
Albert D. Shaw
Hart
Bates
Smith
Navy
Kearsarge
Mechanics
Army
Flood Rives Colorado Washes Away Southern Pacific Bridge
High water in the Colorado River collapsed the Southern Pacific railroad bridge at Columbus Texas. The bridge was weakened and failed this morning, with losses over 100000 dollars. The town is flooded except for the western outlet and about half is submerged. No lives were lost though all crops were destroyed as the river begins to recede.
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Columbus
Tex
Colorado
Southern Pacific
Vessels Found At Fault In Collision Case
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday afternoon upheld the District Court finding both the steamer Columbian and the fishing schooner Ella M. Doughty at fault in a collision. Damages of 3000 were awarded to the libellants, and Judge Aldrich sustained the district ruling.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Horace M. Sargent
Richard Francis Masters
Columbian
Ella M. Doughty
District Court
Aldrich
Quiet double wedding planned at Marlboro Street residence
April 12 Lowell report says a brilliant double wedding at Joseph A. Coram’s Marlboro Street home was scaled back to a quiet ceremony due to Mrs. Coram’s illness. The pairs are Chester D. Coram with Stella M. Ireson and William J. Freeman with Alice G. Coram. The ceremony was attended by three families.
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Lowell
Marlboro Street
Joseph A. Coram
Coram
Chester D. Coram
Iss Stella M. Ireson
Helen Garner
William J. Freeman
Alice G. Coram
Pigeon delivers message to schooner off Digby
Captain Antony aboard the Valdare reports a carrier pigeon from Portland flew aboard thirty miles southeast of Portland. The bird stayed on the schooner after several departures and was brought to Digby with a silver ring on its foot marked W. C. G. 1697.
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Halifax
Antony
Valdare
Digby
Boston
Portland
Quiet Duxbury Bride Links Train Family to Weld Circle
In April 12 notices the Weld-Train family ties are highlighted with Misannah Putnam Train of Duxbury, sister of Elizabeth Phipps Train, connected to novelist works and Charles Goddard Weld of Boston. Mr and Mrs Winthrop C Winslow hosted a ceremony at Commonwealth Avenue Boston with Rev Brent officiating at St Stephen’s.
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Misannah Putnam
Duxbury
Mass
Elizabeth Phipps
Charles Goddard Weld
Winthrop C. Winslow
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Corncey Wes B Phormes
Brent
St. Stephen's Caie
Boston Wholesale Grocers honor at Parker House banquet
The Boston Wholesale Grocers Association banqueted at the Parker House. Speakers centered on "The Interests of the Wholesale Grocery Trade." Guests included G. Waldo Smith, president of the New York Wholesale Grocers Association, and F. A. Connors, president of the New York State Wholesale Grocery Association.
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Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Parker House
G. Waldo Smith
New York ‘Wholesale Grocers’ Association
F. A.connors
New York State Wholesale Grocery Association
Feast of Passover Marks Eight Day Festival
Tomorrow begins the Hebrew festival of Passover lasting eight days. It commemorates the Hebrews' deliverance from bondage in Egypt.
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Egypt
Boston Dental College Class of '91 Banquet Officers Elected
The Class of 1891 from Boston Dental College held a Parker House banquet. Officers elected for the coming year include President Dr. Bandler and Secretary Treasurer Dr. Jennie H. Gallup.
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Boston Dental College
Parker House
Rae
Vie Peareat
Bandler
Retary Aneasurer
Jennie H. Gallup
Concord Church Fire Tears Down Historic Parish
Fire destroyed the First Parish Church in Concord on April 12, with the steeple falling at 3 30 am. Investigators suspect incendiary origin as volunteers fought the blaze with limited water. The church seated 900 and stood on Monument Square near the Middlesex Hotel, insured for 20000 dollars with a 25000 value. rebuilding planned as an exact replica.
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Concord
John Hancock
Patrick Varley
Joseph Esterbrook
Mr. Whiting
Mr. Bliss
William Emerson
E. Ripley
B. Frost
Grindall Reynolds
Benjamin R. Bulkeley
Lorin B. Macdonald
William Smith
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fire at Historic Concord Church Sparks Brush Fire Theories
An incendiary likely entered via a bulkhead, started a blaze at a famed Revolutionary era church in Concord, and departed after an internal explosion. Nearby brush fires have stirred beliefs the same culprit targeted the church, a Cambridge founded congregation dating to 1636 with past disputes and a recent interior remodeling.
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Concord
Church
Boston Christian Endeavor Union Holds Thirteenth Meeting
The thirteenth annual meeting was held at the Dorchester Baptist Church with seven thousand members in the union across several societies, four new societies added, and addresses given by Rev. Carey W. Chamberlin Rev. H. Hiscox and Mrs. A. A. Stebbins. Officers elected include President A C Granger Boston Vice President Harrie Chamberlin Dorchester Secretary Miss Hattie L Gates Boston and Treasurer F W Dickerman Allston.
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Boston Christian Endeavor Union
Dorchester Baptist Church
Carey W. Chamberlin
H. Hiscox
A. A. Stebbins
A. C. Granger
Boston
Harrie Chamberlin
Dorchester
Hattie L. Gates
F. W. Dickerman
Allston
Postmasters Confirmed in Vermont and Massachusetts
The Senate confirmed nominations for postmasters today. Vermont appoints A Shaw at North Bennington and Massachusetts names H A Pope at Milton.
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Washington
Senate Today
Vermont
A . Shaw
North Bennington
Massachusetts
H. A. Pope
Milton
Alumni Association elects officers at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
At a meeting of the Alumni Association of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy held at the American House last evening officers were elected. President W. H. Glover. vice presidents J. H. La Pierre and Adolphus Holton. secretary W. L. Scoville. treasurer W. R. Acheson. auditor Irving Nute.
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The
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
American House
W. H. Glover
Court Rules Trust Fund Subject to Inheritance Tax
In New York on April 12 the appellate division affirmed an order of the surrogate court declaring that a trust fund for the benefit of Cornelius Van derbilt was subject to the inheritance tax law.
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New York
AP Ie Staweraid Court
Hala
Tate Cornelius Vanderbilt
Laundry Bill Defeated in House and Canal Debate Fails
The Massachusetts House discussed the Chinaman laundry bill the Sunday law and suburban fares. The laundry measure was defeated by near unanimity. Senate debate on the Cape Cod Canal bill ended with defeat at engrossment. A mass of other measures including conduits for electrical wires and labor rules were reported or discussed with no decisive action. Mrs. C P Bachelder of Pawtucket praises Dr Williams Pink Pills after stomach trouble and nerve issues improved after use.
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Mills
Newburyport
Saunders
Boston
Senate
Cape Cod
Hagberg
Worcester
Messrs. McCarthy
Bullock
New Bedford
Porter
Lynn
Bletter
Bletler
Murphy
Lawrence
Davenport
Greenfield
Tolman
Berkshire
Post
Washburn
Commonwealth
Hitchins Elected Worcester Templar Chief at Session
Worcester reports J Sidney Hitchins of Melrose was chosen as grand chief templar at the annual session. The meeting proceeded with delegations and formal ceremonies highlighting the lodge’s tradition and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
J. Sidney Hitchins
Melrose
Massachusetts
Strength of U S Troops in the Philippines on April First
Adjutant General Corbin releases figures showing total American forces in the Philippines at 63 58 thousand with 2730 general officers and staff. Cavalry 3607 including 2411 regulars and 109% volunteers. Infantry regiments total 41 with 65 120 officers and men, 24 133 regulars and 30 987 volunteers. Regulars 31 383 with 968 officers and 30 414 enlisted. volunteers 32 208 with 1356 officers and 30 87 enlisted.
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Washington
Corbin
Philippines
Statue of Washington Unveiling Gift From American Women
The equestrian Washington statue by Dan C French and Edward C Potter was shown at the bronze foundry where cast. Weighing 8200 pounds and 22 feet tall, Washington appears in a heroic pose with reins in the left hand and sword in the right. The chapeau rests in the elbow, head bare, to be unveiled in Paris on July 3 as a gift from American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Dan C. French
Edward C. Potter
Paris
America
Bryan Support Proclaimed By Russell Club
At a Boston University meeting the William E Russell Club voted to back Bryan for the presidential nomination at the mock convention held in Farneil Hall on May 4 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Russell Club
Boston University
Bryan
Farneil Hall
Chamber of Commerce Closes Doors for Good Friday
Boston Chamber of Commerce members voted yesterday afternoon to shut the chamber today in observance of Good Friday. The move affects regular operations and any scheduled meetings or services for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Easter Dinner at Fash Market Thrives Amid Stall Shortage
The article touts the Fash Market as a thriving Easter dinner source with energy and integrity from 30 firms occupying 53 stalls. It notes only one stall is vacant in the entire market, emphasizing bulk buying benefits for consumers.
Massachusetts Grand Lodge Meeting Adopts Membership Fee
At the opening, a special report on funds by Charles L. Abbott outlined fee and charter cost changes. most were defeated except the per capita tax increase which was referred to the incoming grand executive council. A proposal for an annual Grand Lodge membership fee passed by a large majority, while a special assessment to cover the Grand Lodge debt failed. An effort to hold the grand chief compar responsible for losses of per capita tax was successful.
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Massachusetts
Grand Lodge
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Ohio
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Chicago & Northwestern
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Great Northern
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Illinois
New York Central
Hy & Western
Ontario & Weatern
Reuneyiveals
Texas & Eveereees
Wisconsin Central
Andmaitias & Pt
Lam Inplate
Eereeeeres
Anaconds Mining
Nsit
Brooklyn Rapie Aoe
Padels i Steel
Ewer Ereeeweeeer General
Electric
Br Aark
Sabeeke
Esses
National Steel
Pacite Coast Vociseesees
Cesseseesevee
Pacific Mail
Fiese
United States
Pigeon
Loren B. MacDonald
First
History of the Church
Cambridge
Peter Bulkeley
John Jones
Jones
Bulkeley
Edward Bulkeley
Boston Y. P. S.C. E. Union
Pharmacy
Vanderbilt Inheritance Tax
Waltham
Fitchburg Road
Dean
Wakefield
Blood
Fitchburg
Railroad Committee
Fall of
Malden
Turtle
Pittsfield
Laws For Labor
Labor Committee
Moran
Donohue
Daly
C P. Bachelder
Mason St
Pawtucket
R. J
C. P. Bachelder
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Hitchins
Massachusetts Order
Statue OF Washington
Russell
M. G. M’laughlin
Broadway
New York City
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