Market rally amid liquidation in railroads and mining stocks
New York trading closed with a sharp rally after liquidation hit industrials and coppers, led by cover of shorts and lower call money rates. United States Oil declares a regular dividend plus extra, while multiple mining and copper shares move on news of dividends, production reports, and potential capital actions.
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Margin
Bears
New York
American Tobacco
Continental Tobacco
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Boston & Montana
Tamarack
Quincy
Butte & Boston
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Old Dominion
Calumet & Hecla
Santa Fe
Arcadian
Centennial
Osceola
Adventure
Mohawk
Union Land
United States
Navaho
Bland
N. M
Merced Company
Merced
Edmund H. Noyes
Little Tiger
Yreka
Col
San Francisco
Boston Belting Company
Federal Steel Company
Boston
Bank of Ngland
Bank of France
London
Bank of England
England
Eureka
Fortuna Republica
Bay State ‘Gas
Boston Consolidated
Helvetia
Washoe
Standard Oil
Rock Island
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ennis & Stoppanit
Congress
Charles R. Flint
National Starch Company
Boston Stock Exchange Daily Closing Prices
Boston December 12 report shows the day’s highest and lowest sales along with the closing bid and asked prices.
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Boston
Liverpool and New York Wheat Markets Open With Mixed Cues
Wheat markets showed a dull trading day as Liverpool opened qu. and 14d. lower while New York edged higher on official quotations. Chicago gossip was sparse due to wire trouble and weather. Bradstreet notes a 3,670,000 bushel rise in world stocks, with 1,600,000 added in Europe. The session closed weak and lower.
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Messrs. Howard, Crosby & Co
Liverpool
New York
Chicago
Bradstreet
Rockies
Boer Forces Hold 20 000 Under Joubert In Natal
Reports from Natal describe 20 000 Boers under General Joubert including Free State forces as the British advance near Colenso and Tugela. Eyewitnesses claim patrols, laagers, and several thousand troops in the area with trains moving toward Chieveley and ongoing firing near Ladysmith.
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Frere
Natal
Carlisle
Builer
Joubert
Tugela
Free State
Colenso
Ladysmith
Springfield
Chieveley
Klondike of Missouri Zinc Mines Pamphlet Offer
Fund prospectus describes zinc and lead mining in Missouri with a 14 page pamphlet and a 60 view photo book Snap Shots in South Missouri. Both books mailed free on request with a proposition showing potential monthly profits on small investments. Walter Sayler, 171 La Salle St. Chicago, Ill.
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Klondike
Missouri
South Missour
Walter Sayler
la Salle St
Chicago
Relief from Dreadful Pain Mr H In Damon Recalls Cure
Mr H In Damon of 139 Division St Chelsea Mass recounts chronic pains in the head and kidneys with loss of appetite. He credits a course of Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after four boxes and says relief followed. Notary public affirmation appears.
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H. In
Damon
Division St
Chelsea
Mass
Bigotes
AD Ofiitame
Dr. Williams
Darion
Dr Williams Pink Pills for one con ad offers boxed packets
Dr Williams Pink Pills for one con are sold in individual boxes. Available at all druggists or directly from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York. Price is 60 cents per box and 6 boxes for 2.60.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Polaire Dances in Sleep shocks Paris crowd
Polaire the famed Paris stage star woke at 4 a.m. in a sleep walking episode at Parc Morceau. She danced on a wooden bridge before two policemen who restrained her as she collapsed into catalepsy. She remains largely unconscious and cannot perform publicly for several days.
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Polaire
Paris
Parc Morceau
In Jail and in Love in a South Carolina Robbery Tale
The tale centers on Felicia Edwards a wealthy widow from Orangeburg County and J Bartow Warren a 24 year old former Branchville merchant linked to an express train robbery in Branchville. Warren and Edwards valued romance despite disapproval and traveled to Charleston where detectives arrested Warren. Edwards aided in securing top legal help while remaining on the periphery of the case.
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Columbia
S. C
Felicia Edwards
Orangeburg County
Branchville
J. Bartow Warren
Warren
Edwards
Duke of Manchester snubs Earl of Yarmouth at Waldorf rehearsal
In New York on December 11 the Duke of Manchester refused to receive the Earl of Yarmouth’s card at a Strollers rehearsal for The Girl from Chicago. The duke, ill with bronchitis, told the card bearer the Earl had no right there as a professional. The night ended with the Earl leaving in dignity.
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Chicago Tribune
Indianapolis Journal
Belinda
Detroit Free Pres
Chicago Post
New York
Earl of Yarmouth
Duke of Manchester
Waldorf-Astoria
Chicago
Pattenholing
Manchester
Leader Richardson An Orator and Parliamentarian
Washington reports James Daniel Richardson chosen as the new leader of the minority in the House. A 56 year old six foot two inch figure with a wiry build and blue eyes, he is famed as a skilled orator and adept parliamentarian. He opposes the gold standard and supports curbing trusts while criticizing the Philippines policy.
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Washington
Dec
James Daniel Richardson
House of Representatives
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Comipe
Congress
Jim
Richardson
Philippines
New Congressmen Bring Diverse Backgrounds and Notable Figures
Washington details the 106 new House members including 67 Democrats, 47 Republicans, 1 Populist, and 1 Silverite. Highlights include Roberts of Utah amid Mormonism row, Amos Allen succeeding Reed, Am ong others Chanler and Glynn among New York picks.
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Washington
Congress
Roberts
Utah
Henry F. Naphen
Massachusetts
Samuel June Barrows
Naphen
New York State
William Astor Chanler
Lemuel Ely Quigg
Jefferson M. Levy
Richard Croker
Martin H. Glynn
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
Arthur
Thompkins
Missouri
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Jefferson City
John Dougherty
Alexander M. Dockery
Liberty
Iowa
Politician profiles list new Congress members and leaders
The report catalogs House and Senate newcomers by state, noting Democrats and Republicans. It highlights Rufus K. Polk, James K. Polk Hall, H. D. Green, Vincent Boering, A Snodgrass, Jerry Simpson’s alternate Chester Long, Albert Burleson, Francis Cushman, George H White, Depew Clark McComas Kean Quarles Beveridge Scott Culberson and others, with brief character notes and roles.
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Smith McPherson
Stout
Lot Thomas
Pennsylvania
Rufus K. Polk
Danville
James K. Polk Hall
Ridgeway
Penn
H. D. Green
Reading
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Yale
Maryland
Washington Gardner
Michigan
Smith
Henry C Smith
Adrian
Smiths
Vincent Boering
Kentucky
Tennessee
A. Snodgrass
Benton McMillin
Jerry” Simpson
Chester I. Long
Simpson
Joseph D. Sayer
Texas
Albert S. Burleson
Austin
Francis W. Cushman
Tacoma
James Hamilton Lewis
Abe Lincoln
Pacific Coast
California
George H. White
North Carolina
Depew
New York
Clark
Montana
Philippines
Islands
Senate
Scott
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
Elkins
Senator Culberson
Roger Q. Mills
Offensive Even to Myself Catarrh Cure Sainted by Dr Agnew Powder
Y A Bot tom a Cookshire druggist testifies after twenty years suffering from catarrh that Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder gave instant relief at first use and cured him removing all symptoms He lists dealer locations in Hunt Hunt Worcester and Boston areas as selling agents.
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Y. A. Bottom
Cookshire
Que
C. E. Woodward &C
Bromfield St
Hunt & Co
Washington Vest
W. D. Wheeler
Massachusetts Ave
Notice of administrator for Peter B. McLellan estate
Bluery B. Clark is appointed administrator of the estate of Peter Be. McLellan late of Boston Suffolk County deceased intestate He has given bond and will collect all claims and debts Exhibit demands and pay debts at 1426 Exchange Building Boston December 4 1809.
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Peter BE. McLellan
Boston
Suffolk
Bluery B. Clark
The Health Habit and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
The article urges forming a health habit of good digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, natural digestive aid after meals, claiming they improve digestion without cathartics. It suggests investing fifty cents per box and notes clerks endorse Stuart's as a popular remedy.
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Stuart
Appointment of Trustee Under Sewell Hiscock Will
Probate Court in Suffolk County issues citation in 1899 for residents to show cause why Peverett W. Durgin of Salem should be named trustee under the will of Sewell Hiscock, Boston. The citation requires weekly publication in the Boston Post for three weeks with final notice before the December 21 hearing. Judge John W. McKim presides.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Sewell Hiscock
Boston
Peverett W. Durgin
Salem
Essex
Thomas L. Jenks
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Jah George
Negister
Probate Court Citations in Annie Collins Estate
Middlesex probate notices cite heirs next of kin and creditors in the Annie Collins estate. Stephen J. Collins seeks administration without bond surety. court in Cambridge set for December 26 1899 at 9 AM. Publication required in Boston Post weekly for three weeks prior.
Probate Court Citation in Kane Estate Administration
Suffolk Probate Court when Daniel M Kane died intestate in Boston. Josiah S Dean public administrator seeks letters of administration. Citations require appearance December 21 1899 at 10am in Boston. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. John W McKim Judge Elijah George Register.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Daniel M. Kane
Boston
Commonwealth
Josiah S. Dean
Boston Post
John W. McKim. Esquire
Elijah George
Register
Guardian Petition for Burton Haverly Minor
Probate Court in Suffolk grants citation for guardian appointment of Burton Haverly a minor of Revere Massachusetts. Mary E Jordan seeks guardianship and directs public notice in Boston Post with weekly citations over three weeks before December 21 1899 court date.
Probate Notice in Mary A Jackson Estate
Suffolk probate court requires heirs and creditors to appear December 21 1899 in Boston to show cause why J Keyes Hall of Stow should receive administration on the estate of Mary A Jackson widow intestate without bond. Judge John W McKim signs, December 5 1899, Elijah Georgh, Register.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Mary A. Jackson
Boston
J. Keyes Hall
Stow
Middlesex
Boston Post
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah Georgh
Register
Probate Court Cites Trustees in Barnett Will Trust
Middlesex probate notes cite James W. Richards of Newton to be appointed trustee under the will of Abrah Ham Barnett late of Somerville. Court meets December 26 1899 at Cambridge at nine in the morning. Publication required weekly for three Boston papers with the last issue at least one day before court. Charles J. McIntire presides. S. IL. Folsom, Register.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex
Abraham Barnett
Somerville
James WL. Richards
Newton
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
S. IL
Notice of Administrators for Nathan Nettin Estate
Administrators with the will annexed appointed for the estate of Nettin Nathan of Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts deceased. Bond filed as required. Creditors must present their demands and debtors must pay to Henry Berger 1443 Tremont Street Roxbury. December 5 1899.
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Nettin Nathan
Boston
Suffolk
Massachusetts
Henry Berger
Tremont Street
Roxbury
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