Sugar Dividend When Extra Was Expected Depresses Markets
Boston copper shares soften as New York stocks retreat. sugar declares only regular dividend, not extra, sending sugar prices down from 134 to 127 1-4 amid market weakness. Amalgamated, Butte & Boston, Parrot and Utah copper shares show mixed moves. outlook hints at a major copper settlement involving Clark, Heinze, and Amalgamated, with a potential market boom and Christmas profits for copper stocks.
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New York
Tennessee Coal & Iron
Boster, & Lowell
Boston Maine Road
American Sugar Fini Pompany
Havemeyer
Northern Pacific
Boston
Eee
Amalgamated
Qld Dominion
Butte & Boston
Parrot
Isle Royale
Boston & Montana
Tamarack
Utah
Montana
Enator Clark
F. A. Heinze
Ple
F. Augustus Heinze
Henry H. Rogers
Heinze
Rogers
Dever
W. A. Clark
Tah Consolidated
Anaconda
Arcadian
Franklin Mining Company
Utah Consolidated
Salt Lake Cars
Fisher
Highland Boy
Trinity Copper
Stock market closes with mixed bonds and listings
Boston reports today’s highest and lowest sales and closing bid and asked prices. Ex-dividend status noted. Total listed bonds and unlisted bonds show figures for shares traded, including 18,203 and 33,724 shares respectively.
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Boston
Chanler Escapes From White Plains Asylum
NB Armstrong Chanler, former husband of Princess Troubetskoy Amelie Rives, escaped Bloomingdale Asylum after two years confinement. He reportedly boarded a train for New York City, was given limited liberties, and vanished after leaving the gates. Chanler is a millionaire with a private room in the asylum.
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Armstrong Chanler
White Plains
Troubetskoy
Amelie Rives
Chanler
Bloomingdale Asylum
All Day Battle Report From South Africa Front
General Kitchener reports the mounted forces were engaged all day against Boer positions near Bethulle. The Boers were driven off and retired northeast as the British secured the field.
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London
Kitchener
South Africa
DeWetz
Bethulle
Rhodes Named Captain For Defender Yacht Trials
New York December report states W Duncan Jr will manage the yacht built to defend the Cup. Rhodes is chosen as captain for the Defender in trial races against Columbia, with Rhodes to lead the challenger in upcoming events.
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New York
W. Duncan, Jr
Poe Rhodes
Eain Rhodes
Columbia
Battle in a Hall at Union Hall Cambridgeport
The annual prize drill sham battle and dance of Company B Fifth Regiment was held in Union Hall Cambridgeport last night. Assisted by Company A of the Eighth led by Captain Canfield, the stage featured a block house captured by Company B. Prize drill winners included Rupert D Worcester first, Wolsyn Fifth second, Walter E Lindh a Highth third, James H C Bugler fourth, and John P Murray fifth, all receiving silver mugs. Judges were Captain Canfield Lieutenant Sleeper Major Clements and Lieutenant Cabot.
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Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Compan
Canfield
Company B
Rupert D. Worcester
Barina
Wolsyn
Walter E. Lindh
Highth
James H
Cambridge Aldermen Reject Amendments and Pass Pension Order
Cambridge officials refused Alderman Carstein's amendments to the police pension order then enacted the original measure. The health committee reported the hospital project inexpedient and the report was accepted. An order was adopted asking the Mayor to seek Legislature authority for drawless bridges across the Charles River near Cambridge.
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Night
Carstein
Committee On Health
The
Charles
Cambridge Bridge
Ight
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Chelsea Teachers Pay and New Watchman Appointment
The Rev R Perry Bush and Chelsea teachers represented by the Chelsea school committee urged the Chelsea Board of Aldermen to transfer funds to the salary account so teachers could be paid before Christmas. They requested 6800 to cover extra teachers for crowded lower grades. The matter was taken under advisement. Mayor Gould announced Charles H Low as watchman at the lockup succeeding the late Lewis Clark.
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R. Perry Bush
Chelsea School Committee
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Salaer
Lewis Clark
Chimney and frame blown from five-story building
A chimney and heavy clothes frame were blown from a five story brick building at 18 Chambers Street last night. The crash at 9 46 startled nearby residents as bricks scattered for a block along the street.
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Chambers Street
Burnham Family Hosts Hotel St Leon Entertainment
Mr and Mrs Burnham of the Hotel St Leon Bulfinch place hosted an evening for guests including many family members. A lavish repast followed by dancing and a concert featured orchestral selections from local theatres. The dining room was attractively decorated with attention to detail.
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Burnham
OsQry
St. Leon
Bulfinch Place
Badson
Leila
Caentana
Aenter
Pullerler
Ea U Sa Vis
Clue-Bearing Crowell Murder Case Under Police Scrutiny
The police continue a quiet investigation into Crowell's death after discovering letters indicating mortgage solicitations and a small black handled knife near the barn. Chief Hallett and Officer Rhoades pursue multiple leads as investigators weigh motives and the slain tea merchant’s routine at his barn each night.
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Rhoades
Crowell
Croell
Hallett Vatcher Rhoades
Crowell Barn
Q Lawrence Street
Hallett
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe sure treatment for bleeding itching or protruding piles. It cites patient testimony from William Handschu of Pittsburgh and claims physicians and druggists widely endorse the remedy. The notice invites orders from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan and to obtain a free booklet on causes and cures.
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Wm. Handschu
Pittsburg
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall
Mich
Palmo
Hallid Drug CO
Cleveland
Judge Morton Denies Injunction Over School Board Ballot Names
In Site C yesterday Judge Morton refused to grant an injunction blocking the Boston city election officials from listing the eight Democratic School Board nominees on the official ballots. The ruling allows the case to proceed through ordinary channels while preserving the right to respond and present reasons. Solicitor Babson represented the election commissioners who argued an injunction could halt ballot preparation for election day.
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Morton
Boston
Warren W. Cobb
Alfred §. Hayes
Babson
AP Chief Melville Stone Hosts Algonquin Club Talk
Melville E. Stone, general manager of the Associated Press, was honored with a reception and banquet at the Algonquin Club last evening. He entertained about 150 guests with a talk on the evolution and growth of the Associated Press and similar organizations worldwide. General Charles H. Taylor offered remarks recalling early struggles in the newspaper business and later experiences, adding to the event’s notable remarks.
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Melville E. Stone
Associated Press
Algonquin Club
Charles H. Taylor
Mystery Barn Murder of Crowell Leaves Question Unsolved
A night assailant shot Crowell in his barn after waiting in a stall with a whiskey bottle. Crowell fired once, missing, then was shot as he struggled for his revolver. Witnesses debate suicide versus murder while detectives and officials chase leads.
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Crowell
Bristol
Eng
A. Roberts
Summit Avenue
Roberts
Boston
George
Malden
D. H. H Lere
Vernon Street
Trav Street
Hargraves Mill Fined For Fire Hydrant Use
FP River December 4 local water commissioners held a hearing and fined Hargraves mill twenty dollars for illegal use of water from a fire hydrant.
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Hargraves
War reporting praised as brave by Press speaker
Mr Stone was saluted with three cheers and a tiger after he spoke of the trials the Associated Press faced in the Spanish American War and through Cervera’s fleet destruction. He lauded war correspondents whose efforts rivaled soldiers’ bravest deeds on the field.
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Mr. Stone
Associated Press
Cervera
Germans Attack Berlin Despatch From Pekin Warns Of Chinese Position
Field Marshal Von Waldersee reports Chinese regulars occupying a position at Bang-Chou south of Tien Tsin. Two detachments from Tien Tsin led by Colonel Lohrscheidt and Major Falkenhayn move to oppose them. In Shanghai reports say Germans suffer twenty killed and many wounded near Bao-Ting-Fu after an attack by oxers. A powder explosion in a Russian arsenal injures two stokers. blast felt four miles away.
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Berlin
von Waldersee
Pekin
Bang-Chou
Tien Tsin
Lohrscheidt
Falkenhayn
Shanghai
Pao- Ting-Fu
Hinamen
Tih Tsin
Kaiser’s rebuff and Kruger weary in Berlin dispatches
Berlin dispatches report Emperor William rebuffed Kruger and urged him to stay away from Berlin. Kruger is described as weary and resting in his room, unable to resist the German cold.
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Berlin
William
Ruger
Cologne
Kruger
Boston Flats Thieves Nabbed in Cambridge Arrests
Two young men Joseph Dupont and Thomas McCall arrested by Cambridge officers are described as top flat thieves sought by Boston police. Inspections Gordon and Cox report nine charges totaling about $1500 in seized goods, with the suspects dressed stylishly and using false keys.
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Providence
R. IL
Cambridge
Boston
Joseph Dupont
Thomas McCall
Herbert Gordon
J. A. Cox
Medford Nominees Valid After Hearing
Medford December 4 Ballot Commission notified the city clerk after a brief hearing that they found objections to the Republican caucus nominees invalid. The commission ruled the caucuses were legally held and that the nominations are valid.
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Medford
Charles 8. Baxter
Jam BK. Byron
Waves Over Roof At Short Beach Destroys Cottage
A powerful storm lashed beaches from Revere to Beachmont last night. Waves spilled over the Rippling Wave cottage roof while several seaside homes and boathouses suffered damage. Mrs. Alice Fellows and family escaped to a second story, rescued by Officer Urley with a ladder. Yacht Club outbuildings and the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad line also sustained damage amid a long, unsettled night.
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Short Beach Beachmont
Revere
Beachmont
Alice Fellows
Thomas’ Nason
John Kennedy
Urley
Revere Yacht Club
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Winthrop
Nne
Beach
Damage Along Water Front in Powerful Harbor Storm
A severe coastal gale battered the Atlantic front with 10 to 10 30 blow hours sending waves over wharves. Vessels broke loose colliding, rigging torn, and spars carried away while sails and lines tangled across docks. Battered ships included the Grace Darling and Prince George, with close calls near the Oliver Killem and others. Captain Malone of the Lizzie Griffin staved off disaster by brave anchoring. Waves dashed over Cunard docks injuring merchandise as Saxonia strained to hold position.
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Atlantic Avenue
Portland
Page
Grace Darling
Beverly
Prince George
Dominion Line
Long Wharf
Darling
Oliver Killem
Killem
T Wharf
Francis Whalen
Boston
Blanche
Gloucester
Stella Newmon
Rockport
State of
Maine
Nick’’ Murphy
Cunard
Pritchard
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Thomas W. Lawson
Ake
Pinkham
Consolidate Stock Exchange
N. Y
York Produce Exchange
Congress St
Bend
York
Worcester
Fallver
Mass
New Brunswick
N. J
Philadelphia
Lewis A. May & CO
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Mathbers
Produce Exchange
State St
Broadway
Wall Street
Don’t CO Pfroke & Shares
Aip Unlimited
Counter Service CC Commission
A. R. Kehew & CO. Ie
Tc Eerie
K. A
Empire Copper CO
Beston
Graham County
Arizona
Boston Stock Sales
Il Steel
Its & E Gas & Coke
tAdventure
Am Steel & Ire
el & Tel
Arcediat Mining
Arnold Mining
F. Eenee
Os Baltic Mining
Nanza Mining
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Do Eeenerere
Bos Mon Im
Butte & Bos Min
Cal & Hecla M Centennial Mining
Rae
Otl
Eeensees Coohitt
Boston Land
Aig
Edison
Elm River
Erie
Ai Emitchburg
Gen Electric
Cove
Mayflower
Exican Central
Ee Ichigan Mining
Mohawk
Ontana
Tel
Eeee
R. Ee
Perros Mining Ove
Union Pacific
Utah Tinting
Victoria
Wheeling & L B
Eesseeneves
Wisconsin Centreeeee
United States
Owsese
Amalgamated Copper
Ereeveenevese
Col Fuel & Iron
Rep Iron & Steel
Ugar Oo
Eesee
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Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & CO
State Street
iNotawa, Gold & Copper
Atizona
Ratton South
Akota
New York Stock Exchange
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del & Hudson
Hocking ‘Valleeeaeses
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Iowa
Eeneeee Ko & Weatern
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Knox
Rhodes
Cambridge Pensions
Chelsea
Police
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Melrose
J. Curtis Sopher
Whitney
Hargraves Mill
EOD Pure
Kaiser
WA Alker-Rintels
Paahon
Seston
Church Sts
C. WF. Eaton
Oriani
Ratty Leah
Iston
Dr. Williams
Eunice Booth
Cayage St
Syracuse
N.Y
Gale
Hazel Bell
Bronx
Beachmont Cottage
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