Dust explosions link Kendall Soap Works blast to dust ignition
Providence Louisiana Aug 26 State Assayer George E K Perkins tested dust from Kendall Soap Works to explain the recent explosion. He bound powder in a soap box, ignited it with a Bunsen flame and demonstrated air saturated dust can ignite and force the cover upward, supporting a dust explosion theory.
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Kendall
Providence
BR. L
George EK. Perkins
Kendall Soap Works
Perkins
Sugar contract breach in Cuban sugar sale case
United States Circuit Court case concerns Col. J. Standard Sugar Refining Co of Boston versus Nicolas Castallo and trustees of Cuban sugar merchants. Defendants sold 700 to 800 tons, delivered 849, later offered 700 at contract price. court weighs damages and whether delivery of 700 suffices or if extra 100–200 tons are due. Judge Letitudement for defendants. judgment in favor of the defendants.
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United States Circuit Court
CoLt. J. Standard Sugar Refining Company
Nicolas Castallo
Boston
Cienfuegos
Cuba
New York
Consignees
Colt
Plaintff
Jaintaf
BR Wadleign
M. M. Weston
Eighteenth Massachusetts Reunion Elects Officers at American House
The Eighteenth Massachusetts Regiment Association held its twenty-ninth reunion with about sixty comrades and several ladies. Officers elected at 11:30 a.m. were Louis N. Tucker president H O Thomas vice president W W Hemenway secretary treasurer. A 1:30 p.m. dinner followed with Past President Levi Hawkes in the chair. Major Drew announced plans for a forthcoming regimental history to be ready by next year’s gathering.
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Eighteenth
Massachusetts Regiment Association
American House
Louis N. Tucker
H. O. Thomas
W. W. Hemenway
Levi Hawkes
Hudson Suspension Bridge and Woonsocket Rail Line Plan
Plans for the Hudson suspension bridge include a 34 mile Woonsocket to Somerstown rail line, a 1 mile Pull Hill tunnel, a 2850 foot bridge span, and cables by Bullivant & Co. of England. The project foresees 20 months to complete with ample riverfront terminal acreage and traffic agreements with multiple railways.
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Hudson Suspension Bridge
Messrs. Bullivant & Co
England
Warners
Erie Road
New York & New England
Somerstown
Pull Hill
Hudson River
New York & Northern
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh & Hudson River
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Philadelphia & Readine
New York
Susquehanna & Western
New York, Ontario & Western
Boston Money Market and Stock Market Summary
The Boston money market eased with banks borrowing at 7 percent from the Clearing House and New York funds at par. Reports show a corrected Clearing House reserve excess of 293,257 over 26 percent. Bond offerings and treasury activity provided large dealer gains, while foreign exchange stayed dull. The local stock market opened strong on easier money and strike settlement, then fluctuated, closing with gains in railroads and Sugar, notable moves in Atchison and Mexican Central, and a busy day of bond and share trading.
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Boston
New York
Clearing House
Sub-Treasury
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Telegraph
New Orleans
Bank
Charleston
Savannah
Treasury Department
New England Trust Company
Frances
Reichsmarks
Atchison
The
Seltzmans
St. Lows & San Francisco Railway Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
Mexican Central
Master Printers Club plans UTA delegates visit
A Master Printers Club meeting at Young's outlined plans for entertaining UTA convention delegates in Chickering Hall Sept 2 to 4. Activities include a suburban ride, an Eastern Point excursion by steamer New York, and a Vendome banquet. Nearby social notices list arrivals at various hotels and the month’s stock market movements.
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Master Printers’ Club
Youne
Chickering Hall
Eastern Point
Gloucester
New York
Vendome
Nathan Godfrey
Milton
Young
Montana
Godfrey
J. Walter Bradlee
Minot’s Light
Old Colony Trust Company Board Named
The document lists the Board of Directors for Old Colony Trust Company including James P. Mason George Von L Meyer Laurence Minot Richard Olney Henry R. Reed Laurence M Sargent Nathaniel Thayer John J Waterbury Stephen Meld Henry C Weston Frederick L Ames John F Anderson John L Bremer Martin Brimier Jefferson Coolidge George F Fabyan George P Gardner James L Higginson and Henry Howe from the period.
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Board OF
Jeanees Pp. Mason
George von L. Meyer
Laurence Minot
Richard Olney
Henry R. Reed
Lauus M. Sargent
Nashanist Thayer
Jetn J. Waterbury
Stephen Meld
Heary C. Weston
Frederick L. Ames
John F. Anderson
John L. Bremer
Martin Brimier
Jefferson Coolidge
George F. Fabyan
Eorge P. Gardner
Jancis L. Higginson
Howe Iter Huapewell
Market Opening Boom Fades in Harsh Close on Averages
The New York stock market opened with a boom in August 26 trading, led by New York Central and C. C. & St. Louis with gains near 17 percent. The surge faltered, guiding a steady firm tone into the late session as money rates stayed low and buying resumed, pushing most shares higher. Sugar Refineries rose on rumors of $10 million in stock deposits, with other leaders like Big Four, Lackawanna, Denver & Rio Grande, and Lake Shore posting varied gains. Bond activity was modest and declines outpaced advances in the close, with total turnover around $593,000.
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London
Centennial
Kearsarge
Tamarack
Franklin
Boston & Montana
Huron
Osceola
Butte & Boston
Calumet & Hecla
Fall Street
New Yor
New York Central
C. C
St. Lous
Big Four
Wackawanna
Denver
Rio Grande
New York
Ing
Atchison
le O.C
C.& St. Leyis
Aeee
Pacific
Central Iowa
Central Pacific
Ches
Ohio
Chi & Aiton
Cw c. Ih
Biin
St. L
Wwe
Stern
Anne
Mane
BUM
Bos Ois Coal
Eae
SLOO
Ull
Pal
Erroleum
Tole
Neee
Waar
Lumber Market Says August Brings Steady Trade and Confidence
The August lumber trade remains steady with high dealer confidence, boosted by large building projects and a busy yard. Spruce demand is strong though not explosive, southern and northern mills vary in output, freight rates ease, and prices for pine and hardwoods are quoted with cautious activity as fall demand nears.
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Gran Army
Etrade
Savannah
Jengacola
Lamyer
North Carolina
Daughters of Liberty Hold Open Session in Salem
Salem August 26 The annual session of the Nation Council Daughters of Liberty opened at O U A M Hall at 10 this morning. Delegates from New York West Virginia Connecticut Pennsylvania California Ohio and Massachusetts attended. Total membership reported 7000 with Pennsylvania 3000 and Massachusetts over 1000. Officers to be elected tomorrow.
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Daughters OF Liberty
Salem
The
Nation Council
O. U. A. M. Hall
Order
New York
West Virginia
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Massachusetts
Building Boom At Craig's Point Across Lake Maranacook
Winterer Maine Aug 26 There is a building boom at Craig's Point opposite Lake Maranacook where cottages have been erected by Massachusetts parties. More cottages will soon rise including one by W. B. Rich of the Hollis Street Theatre Boston. A romantic spot for recreation.
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Winterer
Craig's Point
Lake Maranacook
Massachusetts
We B. Rich
Hollis Street
Boston
Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Capital Increase Notice
The Delaware Mutual Safety Insurance Company announces an authorized capital stock increase to 1,000,000 dollars with 25 dollar par value. Holders of outstanding scrip have first privilege to subscribe at 50 dollars per share, payable in scrip or cash, with surrender required by September 14. Subscriptions add a 10 dollar per share fee, and remaining stock issued by September 24. Frank E. Sweetsser, agent, Boston Office information provided.
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Wisconsin Central
Union Pacific
Oregon
Chicago
West Michigan
Chicago, Burlington &Quincy
New York & New England
New York
Ee Siew
LORS
Brokers’ Board
Bur
Nor
N.Y
N. E
L. C. Cou
Utah
N. E. Tel
Moston
West Ind Land
Ios. & Mon
Olly
Butte & Bos
Cal
Heela
Kearsarge
Wee
Franklin
Osceola
Quincy
Chi
West Mich
Fitchburg Pfil
Flint & Pere Mar
Nry
Old Colony
Goya Union Pacific
A. T
Peere
Asace
Do Ist Inc
Seaeee
Ae Erie
N. KE
Simson
West Lnd Land
Eee Reais
Allonez
Arnold
K. & Mont
Panta Fe
West Eend
Wisconsin
Illinois
Board of Directors
Henry Lylbven
Philadelphia
Foreign Financial Reports and Market Rates Summary
Lennox August 26 bond and stock listings show Consols at 967 16 for money and 969 16 for account. US 4425, Atlantic & Great Western firsts 35, seconds 543, Canadian Pacific 6 percent, Erie 27 and 105 percent for the seconds, Illinois Central 115, Mexican ordinary 6134, St Paul common 73, Reading 22 74a, Mexican Central new 48. Open market rate for short and three months bills at 3 percent.
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Lennox
United States
Great Western
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Illinois Central
St. Paul
New York
Central
Legis
Pennsylvania
Reading
Mexican Central New
Commercial Matters Condition of the Leading Markets
Lumber in steady request. Clapboards dull and weak. Flour firm. Corn and oats firmer. Butter firmer. Cheese firm. Eggs strong. Beans steady. Hay plenty. Statues in good demand. Sweet potatoes more plenty. Poultry steady. Stuck quiet. Oranges nominal. Lemons firm. Apples easy. California fruit in good demand. Watermelons lower. Pork products unchanged. Corned beef and tongues quiet. Fresh beef higher. Other fresh meats steady. Sugar firmer. Molasses unchanged.
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California
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Well
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Horton
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Elee
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National Lead Trust i
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Tee
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Yous
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State Street
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Hoom
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Tate
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Santa Fe
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