Sugar Drops Dragging Market. Copper Stocks Slip
Selling pressure swept the market with Sugar leading the decline. Prices fell from 121 to 118 1 8 and closed around 119 as the week’s dividend timing offered no clarity. Turnover reached 200,000 shares as traders debated further losses and possible rallies. The report notes weak iron and steel plays, copper under pressure, and talk of reorganizations including Pioneer Gold Mining.
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Brite
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J. A. Coram
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Mass Mine development advances with new shafts and mill plans
Pinkham reports extensive underground work with over two thousand feet of crosscuts and multiple lodes at the Mass mine. A railroad to Mass will finish this week, mass copper shipments resume next week, and the stamp mill foundation nears completion with a spring or early summer finish.
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Pinkham
Market Summary Shows Bond and Stock Activity
Boston August 27 report lists highest and lowest sales and the closing bid and asked prices after dividend. Total sales include bonds worth 41 000 dollars and stocks 11 886 shares with 2907 rights.
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Sugoer
Esse
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Atch
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Parrot Mining
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Pullman Co
Eevee
Rutland Ereore
Swift & Co Senenee
Tamarack Mining
Absconder Captured After Embezzlement Charge
A man sought by Canadian authorities under the alias James D. McDonald was arrested here on embezzlement charges. Formerly with Canadian Pacific Rail at Halifax NS, he allegedly tapped tills totaling $923. He arrived Sunday night and was employed by the Postal Telegraph at 234 Devonshire Street when seized.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
Halifax
Postal Telegraph Company
Devonshire Street
Jenkins Brought Back From Niagara Falls Custody
Inspector Wolf of Chief Watts's staff arrived last evening in this city with Samuel D. Jenkins in custody. Jenkins is wanted here for assault with intent to kill Gordon Trowbridge of 156 Canton Street.
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Watts
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Niagara Falls
Samuel D. Jenkins
Gordon Trowbridge
Canton Street
Allies Resume the Aggressive Amid China Crisis Details
The State Department initially urged cable corrections but allowed Conger’s later dated cable to stand. He notes 2000 fresh German troops entering China and hints that Tsung Li Yamen ministers may negotiate for Beijing. The dispatch discusses indemnity costs, protection of American interests, and the Amoy gunboat move from Shanghai to Amoy to prevent rioting. General Chaffee’s despatches were received at the War Department.
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Conger
China
Pekin
Tsung Li Yamen
United States
Amoy
Battle report from Taku near Washington dated Aug 27
Adjutant General reports Colonel Winton on the 19th moved at 4 a m and fought a large enemy force seven miles from the city dispersing them with about 100 killed. American losses were five wounded with the wounded to be named when ascertained. CHAFFEE
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Washington
Wint
Chaffee
Colonel Wint Acts as Colonel in Missing Assignment
Colonel Wint, lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Cavalry, is serving as colonel in an unspecified posting or vacancy, acting in command until a permanent appointment is made. The source notes his temporary leadership role without naming the exact unit or location.
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Wint
Sixth Cavalry
All allies driven from Pekin rumor of Chinese victory
A St. Petersburg rumor cited by Le Siecle claims the Russian government received a despatch about a fierce battle in Pekin. It says allies retreated after heavy losses, 1800 men mostly Russians, and that Chinese forces hold fortified positions firing on retreating troops.
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le Siecle
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Japanese land marines amid Amoy unrest in Amoy reports
The dispatch notes cable links between Teku and Che Foo restored and land lines to Shanzhai clear. General Chaffee’s message omits Pekin operations, possibly forwarding Colonel Wint’s report. Japanese marines’ landing at Amoy disrupts tower viceroy agreements and sparks London and Berlin notices.
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Inter
Plausible cause for delay in Chaffee’s communication
The article suggests a field telegraph disruption caused a seven day gap in messages to Taku. It posits this could explain the silence from General Chaffee since the 19th and frames the theory as credible.
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General Chaffee
Trouble Looms at Amoy Gunboat Castine Move
Washington dispatch reports Gunboat Castine under Commander Bowman ordered from Shanghai to Amoy amid tensions with Chinese coastal authorities. Details sparse as curtailment of information continues.
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Washington
Castine
Bowman
Shanghai
Entangling Chronicles of Tien Tsin and Amoy Dispatches
Reports from Amoy China describe rioting fires and Japanese marines landing as civilians flee the city. Meanwhile in Tien Tsin the Sixth Cavalry action aligns with Admiral Remey’s earlier cable, with casualties and delayed War Department reporting explained by Pekin dispatch routes.
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Taku
Kaiser confers Red Eagle. Asiatic expedition flag consecration set
A cable from a high official congratulates Lieutenant Counsodene, commander of the German marines in Pekin during the siege, for valor and the Red Eagle decoration. Next Thursday the Kaiser and imperial family will attend the flag consecration in the city for the Asiatic expedition. foreign attaches will witness flag-raising. The Kaiser hoped to send Vockoscak the battle painter to China, but he is likely unavailable due to local engagements.
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Pekin
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China
President McKinley Despatches Conger on Pekin Relief
Aug 27 report notes McKinley's Aug 8 telegram praising Conger and legation safety in Pekin. It cites Aug 19 dispatch thanking Conger for deliverance and mourning those lost, acknowledging divine guidance and the fortitude of the legation and allied troops.
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Conger
Pekin
William M‘kinley
Fowler
Che Foo
William M’kinley
Congrer
Chinese Leaders Reported Safe in Shen Si Province
Paris dispatch says Emperor Kwang Su and Prince Tuan are now in Shen Si. Missionaries and engineers at Chen Ting Fu near Pekin remain uninjured for now, though their position is critical.
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Pekin
Allied plan for Chinese policy favors international customs supervision
The administration envisions a joint supervisory scheme at China’s ports to administer the customs service and secure indemnities. Allied powers with forces in China would station representatives at ports to oversee revenues, with the goal of enforcing the large indemnities from each government. The government expects harmony on such a supervisory approach, despite possible alternative proposals.
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China
New England Chinese Protective Association Discussed
A meeting at the New England Chinese Mission in Boston began efforts to form a protective association for Chinese residents. No permanent group was created, but plans were set for a Thursday session to finalize action with emphasis on lawful conduct, mutual aid, and improved Chinese American relations. James H. Earle presided as Rev. Scott Hershey and Yong Kay spoke.
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James H. Earle
New England Chinese Mission
Chinatown
New England Chinese Protective Association
United States
Scott F. Hershey
Yong Kay
Great Rush to Enlist in Army from China Crisis
Washington reports a surge in U S Army enlistments since the China troubles. April 1274, May 1448, June 1647, July 2700 and 897 in early August. Combined total 7346 for the period, far exceeding typical years by about half.
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China
War Department
Wounded to Leave Pekin Under Escort in China
A Taku dispatch dated Aug. 26 confirms a Pekin convoy is forming to move allies wounded along with women and children to Tien Tsin under strong escort.
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Taku
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Nantasket Land Association Seeks Funds for Restrictions
A Nantasket meeting at Alvens Hall Bayside reported $600 raised to renew land restrictions. Miss Flioretta Vining pledged to gain 100 more lot owners and add 49 lots north of Point Allerton. a committee will meet her about the offer.
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Boers Suffer Heavy Losses in Lourenco Marques Report
London dispatch says General Buller’s recent assault caused heavy Boer casualties. Bethel commando's gunners and its commander Commandant Von Dalwig were killed. Boers reportedly decided to abandon the Machadodorp plan and return to Lydenburg. Steyn and Delarey reportedly met Kruger at Watervalonder.
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TILDEN CLUB INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS
The Til den Club Ward 7 held a meeting at Bennet and Washington streets to install William B Matthews as president and Laurence Cronin as vice president Ex Senator Quinn past president delivered the address and installed the officers The club voted to support Matthews as a candidate for the Common Council in Ward 7.
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Common Council
Humbert Meditated Abandoning Rome Before Death
Rome correspondent reports clerical papers published a statement that King Humbert sought to abdicate and give up Rome. Absolution was refused unless he relinquished temporal rule. Vatican note says the pope will recognize Victor Emmanuel as King of Sardinia only and appeals to powers to relieve the papacy under Italian rule.
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Vanderbilt's Run to Newport Sets Fast Travel Pace
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and his coaching party reached Newport, R I at 7 25 PM after a Boston run in under twelve hours. Vanderbilt denied any intention to break Belmont's record and noted the extreme heat of the day. A horse in the trip died from heat and over exertion, another was sent from Fall River to replace it as the coach neared Portsmouth.
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Awfully Sudden Death At 100 Carver Street Residence
Inmate residents found Mrs Anye Healy dead in her apartment at 100 Carver street at 1130 last night. She wore a night robe and appeared about to retire. Dr Beddall and the medical examiner were notified. undertaker Jones handled the body. Mrs Healy, recently hospitalized, had lived there three weeks with her husband at 66 State street Springfield.
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Bresci’s failed suicide attempt shocks London readers
Bresci, the assassin of King Humbert, made an ineffectual attempt at self death on Sunday, according to a Rome dispatch to the Daily Mail. He now refuses food, claiming he will not allow the bourgeoisie to see him condemned, and shows signs of mental aberration.
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Vardon Breaks Course Record In Bar Harbor Match
In Bar Harbor Maine on August 27 Harry Vardon set a new course record at Kebo Links with a 7 under par score of 71, beating Arden Robbins of New York by three strokes. He and partner Herbert Jacques with G O Thayer of Boston won best ball by six holes.
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George T. Clark Dies at Home Aged & Years
George T. Clark, grandfather of Roland B. Molineux, died at his home in this city today at age years. He was a firm believer in the innocence of his grandson.
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George T. Clark
Roland B. Molineux
Fire destroys barns and damages homes in Webster
Fire set by mischievous boys at 2 15 this afternoon destroyed two barns and damaged three houses owned by John Martin and Mrs Patrick O Dwyer. It nearly wiped out Jacob Kallas grocery stock and burned two horses. Total loss estimated at 6000 dollars insured.
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John Martin
Patrick O’dwyer
Jacob Kallas
Ledwidge Infant Dies in Dorchester Funeral Plans
LED one Aug 26 Josephine daughter of Waldo and the late Josephine Ledwidge aged 5 months. Funeral from 6 Howell street Dorchester Tuesday at 8 p m.
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