Webster Bank absorbs Atlas in consolidation deal
Banking circles learned yesterday afternoon that Webster National Bank has absorbed Atlas National Bank after weeks of negotiations. The new institution, to be called Webster Atlas National Bank, will hold about 4.5 million dollars in deposits. The Webster Bank will move to Atlas quarters in the Sears building with Atlas President Bigelow named vice president, Foster named cashier, and Atlas directors joining the Webster Atlas board.
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Webster
Atlas National Banks
Sycee
Webster-Atlas National Bank
Atlas
Webster Bank
Sears
Receivers Appointed for Kirby Lumber and Houston Oil
United States Judge McCormick of New Orleans named temporary receivers for the Kirby Lumber Company and the Houston Oil Company. B F Bonner and N W McLeod were designated for Kirby Lumber, while F A Reychardt and Thomas H Franklin were named for the Houston Oil Company. The action was brought by Maryland Trust Company which holds timber certificates guaranteed by the Houston Oil Company.
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Houston
Tex
B. F. Bonner
John H. Kirby
N. W. McLeod
St. Louis
United States
McCormick
New Orleans
Kirby Lumber Company
Southwest
F. A. Reychardt
Planters and Mechanics’ Nazi Bank
John H Kirby
Thomas H. Franklin
San Antonio
Houston Oil Company
Maryland Trust Company
Kirby Lumber Qgompany
Cotton and Coffee Break Ends Mixed After Heavy Decline
New York on February 2 reports heavy selling and a violent price break in the cotton market. The day saw enormous transactions and losses running into millions as prices tumbled from recent highs not seen since 1875. A rally of 2 to 52 points and renewed ball support steadied the close.
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Cotton Exchange
State Street
Amalgamated
Heinze
Rogers
Standard Oil
Lawson, Arnold & Co
Boston
Post
Mr. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Montana
Biggest Day Ever in the Coffee Market in New York
Record-breaking activity and excitement marked the New York coffee market today. The market closed steady with a net decline of 40 to 50 points as sales reached 55,000 bags, the largest day’s business in the exchange’s history.
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New York
Exchange
Cotton Mills Not to Close in Massachusetts Mills
Large Massachusetts mill executives told a Post reporter that Maine mill closures will not affect them and that they will keep mills open as long as deficits are not too large. They warned closures could occur if merchants refuse to buy at current high prices and wait for prices to fall.
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Maine
Massachusetts
Post
Sharp Setback for the Copper Boom
Wall Street notes a broad market stagnation with Amalgamated Copper leading a cautious session after Montana Court approval of holdings. Prices drifted lower as profit-taking and Standard Oil influence weighed on copper shares. News of potential shakeups and looming decisive moves keep traders wary.
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Wall Street
Amalgamated Copper
Montana Supreme Court
United States Steel
John D. Rockefeller
Japan
Brooklyn Transit
Metropolitan Street Railway
W. C. Whitney
Boston
New York
N. Y
England Telegraph dividend notice 1904 payment date
England Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a dividend of 1.50 per share to stockholders of record January 30. Transfer books close February 1 to February 13. Payment date Monday February 15. Treasurer William & Driver. January 27, 1904.
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William & Driver
Brilliant reception to Pres. Huntington at Newton Centre
Newton Centre February 2 A reception and banquet honored President-elect Huntington of Boston University at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Notables present included Governor Bates Harvard President Eliot Mayor Judge Bishop and many city and university leaders. The event featured toasts by Professor English and Professor Sheldon and letters of regret from prominent figures.
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Degin
W. S. Haven
W. A. Claflin
Sarah Louise Arnold
D. J. Foley
Church of the Sacred Heart
M. R. Clarke
J. M. English
Sheldon
Boston University
Rev. B. M. Noyes
Ministers
Dillon Bronson
Eliot O
Harvard
John L. Bates
Eliot
R. R. Bishop
Kennedy
English
E. M. Noyes
R. F. Flewering
G. L. West
Dilla Bronson
Brookline
Spring Brook
W. A. Hollyway
Professo James Dennis
Carter
Wif
Chelsea
Albert L. Harwood
Samu Ward
Morgan Miller
W. P. Cooke
Revere Seniors Nab Treasurer in Sleighing Party Feud
The junior class at Revere High School set out from the Public Library to Lynn for a sleighing party. Seniors attacked the barge, abducted Ralph Spavin the treasurer to seize party funds, then raised him by rope tied to a tree limb as a brawl broke out between students.
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Revere High School
New Public Library
Lynn
Ralph Spavin
Pleasant Street
City of Columbus launched by Ocean S. S. Co in Chester
The City of Columbus, newest Savannah line freight and passenger steamship, was launched today at Delaware River Ship Building. Major J. F. Hanson of Macon led Columbus and New York observers, while Miss Maud Pierpont Burnett of Columbus christened the ship with a Tiffany watch and diamond pendant gifted to her. The vessel measures 396 feet by 49 by 27, with 5000 gross tons, 800 first class seats, and a speed of 12 to 13 knots, to be commissioned in about three months.
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Chester
Penn
City of Columbus
Savannah Line
Delaware River Ship Building and Engine Works
J. F. Hanson
Macon
Columbus
New York
Maud Pierpont Burnett
Major Hanson
Tiffany
Miss Burnett
Ocean Steamship Company
Hogy Snesawship Company
Ester
Gloucester schooner Arrow arrives with 15000 pounds herring
Arrow arrives with 15000 pounds of frozen herring for Plant line service between Gloucester and Halifax. Harlow expected at Union wharf from Halifax for three trips, replacing Halifax during overhaul. Other vessels include Olivia Domin gos Angielena Reliance and more.
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Olivia Domingos
Angielena
Reliance
Defender
Manhassett
Madeleine
Yankee
Catherine
Ellen
Nakomisster
Harlow
Union Wharf
Halifax
Nova Scotia City
Hull
N. S
Newfoundland
Thomas W. Lawson
President Roads
William
Douglas
Murdock Megs
Addie M. Lawrence
Kreger
Portland
Shipping News Mini Almanac From a Port Chronicle
Sun rises at 6 57 and day length 10 hours 3 minutes. Arrivals include steamers Sagamore and Mystic with cargoes bound for Warren Co and Admiral Dewey voyage to Jamaica ports. Clears include Canadian and Carisbrook bound for New York and Savannah. Winds shift west-southwest as steamers Boston sail.
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Sagamore
Fenton
Liverpool
Warren & Co
Dewey
Israel
Port Limes
Co. R
Port Antonio
Jam
Mystic
Dawson
Louisburg
Cc. B
I F. Dimock
Baker
New York
Dingley
Blair
Portland
City of Gloucester
Gloucester
Hugh John See Bey
Charlottetown
P. E
Charles H. Clink
Mahaffey
Port Liberty
Valle Forse
Tilton
Waltham, Bartlett
Delphia
Haverford
Bala
Pemberton
Maritime Towage and Barge Tows Across Ports
Numerous schooners and barges move between Norfolk Newport News Philadelphia and Portland with crews from Baltimore New York and Boston. Vessels include Alice B Clark Thomas W Lawson and Valley Forge as they tow barges past Gloucester Pem berton and Portsmouth.
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N. S
Edga
Norfolk
Tancred
Baltimore
Nantucket
Seaboard
Herman Winter
New York
James
Levi
Andrews
Apalchicola
Fannie Palmer
Newport News
Age
Bayonne
N. Portland
Waltham
Philadelphia
Ghoucyeres
Ortland
Okendauqua
Allen Likely Accepted Vice Presidency in New York Bank
Lowell Feb 2 The Hon Charles H Allen of this city former governor of Porto Rico has been offered the vice presidency of Morton Trust Company New York He traveled to New York today to confer with the directorate and it's believed he will accept Levi P Morton former Governor of New York is president of the bank and was in Harrison's administration
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Lowell
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
Morton Trust Company of
New York
Levi P. Morton
Harrison
McCloskey Awarded Bout After Fifth Round Foul
In Bath Maine on February 2 Blink McCloskey of Philadelphia defeated Jimmy Davenport of Boston when the referee stopped their 12 round bout in the fifth. Davenport fouled repeatedly in clinches and deliberately threw McCloskey, prompting the referee to award the decision to McCloskey.
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Bath, Me
Blink McCloskey
Philadelphia
Jimmy Davenport
Boston
McCloskey
Davenport
Jacob Wirth Seeks Control of Father Estate
Jacob Wirth, 20, son of 1892 deceased wine merchant, asks court to approve managing his father’s estate. He states his uncle Henry R. Wirth as administrator is unsuitable. Hearing on merits set for Monday.
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Jacob Wirth
Henry R. Wirth
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