Market Slump Deepens Amid Broad Liquidation
The New York stock market faced renewed weakness with widespread liquidation through the session and a close near the day’s low. Key names such as United States Steel, Consolidated Gas, Virginia Carolina Chemical, and various railroad, mining, and utility stocks posted sharp declines, with warnings of continued selling tied to loan collateral pressures and banking concerns.
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NDPW
York
Aus
Union Pacific
Atchison, Erie, Texas & Pacific
Wabash
Rock Island Preferred
Consolidated Gas
Republic Steel
Virginia- Carolina Chemical
United States Steel
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Consolidated
Schwab
Wittsburg
Preferred
Wall Street
United States
Boston
New York
Coat Wnongy Coissuesae
TIPAO
Morey Oisces Cass
State Street
Amalgamated
Southern Pacific
Talbot J. Taylor
Mohawk
U. S
American Telephone
Chemical Common
Massachusetts Electric Common
Shoe Machine
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Dominion Tron
Dominion Coal
of Steel
Frick
Steel Trust
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
United States Mining Company
Quincy
Arcadian
Heath
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Ste
Canadian Pacific
Central of New Jersey
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & Alton
Lani Wrest
Denver & Rio Grande
Hocking Valley
Ons
Missouri
Kan & Tex
Norfolk & Western Orrey
Ontario & Western
Eesevees
Rock Island Co
L & San Fran
Southwestern
Paul
Southern Railway
Texas & Pacific Patek
Ktoliedo
St Louis
American Cat & Foundry
Port American
Dineidine & Refs
Anaconda Mining Coony
Brooklyn Ranid Transit
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Columbus & Hock Coa
Consolidated Gas Ce
General Electric
International Paper Ae
Enone
Pullman Palace
Coal & Tren
United States Leather
United States Steel AG
Western Union
Fon
Evening sails to Nantasket Point on Bay Line boats
Readers are invited to a moonlit ride to Nantasket Point aboard the Nan tasket Point line boats departing from the Bay Line wharf at 499 Atlantic Avenue. Return trips run until 10 30 allowing passengers to dance at the mammoth Casino at the Point.
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Nantasket Point
Bay Line
Atlantic Avenue
Rovie’s Wharf
Nantasket
Pemberton
Provincetown
Pilgrims
Cape Cod
Hart
Atlantic Ave
Rowe
Ox. Whitel
Main
Atkins Paine
Public Landing
City Point
Cushman Endorsed for Representative by Somerville Club
At a meeting of the Republican Club of Ward 5 Somerville William H Cushman was unanimously indorsed for Representative No action was taken on indorsing anyone for Senator.
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Republican Club
Ward 5
Somerville
William H. Cushman
Dividend Payment Notice by Treasurer William R Driver
A dividend of one dollar and fifty cents per share will be paid on Saturday August 15 1908 to stockholders on record at close of business Friday July 31 1903. Transfer books closed from Saturday August 1 to Friday August 14 1993.
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William R. Driver
Tryv
Good Government Club Prepares to Take Active Part in Campaign
The Good Government Association, now in Barrister's Hall on Pemberton square, readies to influence the coming campaign. Secretary Edmund Billings says the 10,000 to 12,000 members form a power and have secured support from leaders of both parties. Representing the Boston Chamber of Commerce and several trades groups, the club plans to place good men on the Board of Aldermen and adds new affiliations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Government Club
Good Government Association
Barrister’s Hall
Pemberton Square
Edmund Billings
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
The
Bar Association
Associated Board of Trade
Fruit and Produce Exchange
Real Estate Exchange
N.eb. Shoe and Leather Association
Boston Man Files Suit Over Parlor Car Rates
New Haven August 4. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad said no suit had been filed by ER D Hewin of Boston alleging interstate commerce law violations over a $1 parlor car seat charge. G L Connor and attorney F A Farnham reported no notice of any suit and no indication ICC action would proceed. railroad officials claim current rates are legal.
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New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
ER. D. Hewin
Boston
G. L. Connor
F. A. Farnham
Rome Acclaims the New Pope Pius X Is Crowned
Crowds in Rome hail Cardinal Joseph Sarto as Pope Pius X with Te Deum and cheers. The new pontiff, visibly moved, blesses the faithful from the window of St. Peter's as bells ring and the crowd chants.
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Pius X
Sacred College
St. Peter's
Cardinal Macchi
Congregation of Apostolic Briefs
Joseph Sarto
Rome
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Bacilieri
Pope Leo
St. Peter’s
Heaven
Sarto Elected Pope After Tumultuous Conclave
In Rome on Aug 4 the sacred college, split between Rampolla supporters and opponents, finally elected Cardinal Sarto after several ballots. He broke down when informed of the growing vote, but cardinals urged acceptance. after prodding and prayers he finally answered yes to becoming pope.
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Rome
Sacred College
Cardinal Sarto
Cardinal Casetta
Patriarch of
Venice
Prominent Men in Quincy Court arraign Sprague and DeNormandie
In Quincy on August 4 an all day District Court session heard ex-Senator Eugene H. Sprague and ex-Councilman Eugene DeNormandie charged with assault and battery on Arthur H. Doble over papers in the Eaton estate final settlement. Doble testified Sprague attacked him after he questioned a money total. a doctor treated Doble for facial abrasions and shock. The defense claims only necessary force was used to obtain the papers.
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Quincy
District Court
Eugene H. Sprague
Eugene DeNormandie
Arthur H. Doble
William N. Eaton
Mr. Eaton
Sprague
Eaton
Mr. Doble
Ice Plant
de Normandie
Thomas J. Dion
Doble
Lucy P. Doble
Brookline Lets Millionaire Close Road For Mansion Move
At a special Brookline meeting, John M. Longyear won approval to discontinue part of Hyslop road and to convey the town’s title to his estate. The seven minute session elected Alfred D. Chandler moderator and adjourned after swiftly approving both warrant articles.
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Brookline
John M. Longyear
Marquette
Mich
Hyslop Road
Longyear
Alfred D. Chandler
Sewer Men Hold Outing at Lake Waushakum Park
Fully 1000 members and friends of the Boston Sewer Workers Union visited Lake Waushakum Park, Framingham, for the union’s 16th annual outing. Speakers included James Donovan and ex Aldermen O Toole and Donovan, with remarks on union relations and labor development. A morning baseball game pitted West Roxbury against the sewer division, ending 4 to 0 as Crowley struck out 15.
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Friends
Boston Sewer Workers’ Union
A. F. of
Lake Waushakum Park
South Framingham
James Donovan
Boston
George Phillips
Frank J. O'Toole
William J. Donovan
John Kelley
West Roxbury
John J. Quinn
Harry Rockett
Conry
East
Donovan
Sewer Workers’ Union
O'Toole
Edgars
Dore
Henry Sanborn
Pottern
John E. Boyle
George Gilmore
John J. Crowley
James McCabe
Crowley
Sewer Division
Sherwood arraigned in Hartford jail on bank embezzlement case
Oliver T. Sherwood, cashier of the Southport National Bank, charged with embezzling 100000 dollars, was arraigned in U S District Court Hartford on a bench warrant. He pleaded not guilty via counsel Arthur L. Shipman and was bound over to the August term on 25000 dollars bond. He arrived from Panama on the Seguranca and remains jailed unless bail is posted, planning to face his accusers to shorten the ordeal. He said 25000 dollars is not much money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Oliver T. Sherwood
Southport National Bank
Platt
United States District Court
Arthur L. Shipman
Sherwood
New York
Panama
Hartford County
United States
Chelsea Aldermen vote down 75000 loan for high and grammar schools
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen defeated a 75000 loan order for finishing the new High and Grammar schools by 6 to 9 after two prior votes failed. Debate touched on costs, timing, and whether enough city funds will complete the project, with critics urging a clear statement from the mayor and architect.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Everett Avenue
Finance Committee
McClintock
James
Alderman Soley
Chelsea
Driscoll
Cheney
Broadway
Haskell
Red Star Line Robbers Captured
Officials of the Red Star line credit an arrest of Joseph Loraine and Joseph Bontenakel with cracking a months long scheme of robberies aboard steamers. Valued consignments were seized, with items like lambskins and kid gloves traced to H. M. Peyser. Loraine and Bontenakel, Belgians and employed as firemen, were caught after leaving the Pinemore at New England docks and were jailed after surveillance. Authorities anticipate further arrests as a well organized on board gang is suspected.
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Joseph Loraine
Joseph Bontenakel
Red Star Line
Treasury Department
Treasury
Loraine
Bontenakel
Pinemore
Pier 2
New England Docks
Summer Street
Welch
Brown
Lagrange Street
H. M. Peyser
Pope Sarto Election Stuns Venice Amid Doubts
Venice reacts to Cardinal Sarto's selection as pope with surprise and doubt. Observers note his strong piety but lack of diplomatic experience, and his Italian-only language is seen as a hurdle for Vatican diplomacy. Sisters at the patriarchal palace report the news as shops close and notable figures visit, including Don Carlos and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Cardinal Sarto
Don Carlos
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Bly Dam
Dam Tron & Steel
Madison MI
Franklin
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Isle Royale
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Victoria Mining
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West
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Western Tel & Rel
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Winona Mining
Wolverine
Wrandot Minines
Indorsed
NEW England Telephone Telegraph Company
Inti Good Government Club
Barristers’ Hall
Road
Anti-Rampolla
Sarto
Quincy Court
Southport
Entertainments
Crand Harbor
Lafricain
Boston Marine Band
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Nahant
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Connelly
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North Shore
And
Cape Ann
City of
Norumbega
Auburndale
Charles
Zoological Garden
Newton Boulevard
Norumbega Park
Ae Fishing Grounds
King Philip
Edward W. Dixon
Commercial Wharf
Peggy Paris
Geo. Ade
Hii Maei Music
William Loraine
Evening Law School
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
James R. Dunbar
James Barr Ames
Harvard Law School
Samuel C. Bennett
Geo. W. Mehaffey
Salem Willows and
Gloucester
City of Haverhill
Atlas Stores
Congress Street Bridge
Willows
Philadelphia
Sorensen
Chas. S. Mather
Johnstown
Hough’s Neck
A. m
Snow's Arch Wharf
Atlantic Ay
Plymouth
Gov. Andrew
Rowe's Wharf
Long Wharf
G. P. Cushing
Mgr
Keith
Fadettes
New Brunswick
Davidson
Lincoln Wharf
Battery St
Elvin G. Bates
E. ©. Peck
Tremont St
Lexington
Subway
Bowdoin Sq
Arlington Heights
Orlington Park
Paul Revere
Newton St. Ry. Co
Newtonville
Mass
Point OF Pines
Marion Manola and Pines Musical Comedy CO
the Tinted
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McMiahon 4Ki
Suasky
Carrie Nation
Castle
Arre Tel
Tremont
Oxford
Austin Stone
Remont
A. Beniger
Venetian Gondoliers
Countess Sidonie van Nie
Golossal
Apatzaceh
Bowery
Haymarket
Nickelodeon
L. B. Walker
Imperial Minstrels, Theatre
Nellie Hartford
All-Star Variety and Specialty Co
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