Prices Tighten as Bears Press Markets In Quiet Session
Wall Street rumors of Metrop olitan Street Railway troubles spark selling by bears led to a broad market pullback with Amalgamated and Metropolitan among losses. Copper stocks softened in Boston amid scarce money and a late rally attempt, while United States Oil and Deadwood Quartz traded actively with mixed results and notes on dividends and consolidations.
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Wall Street
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Whitney
Standard Oil
The
Bears
Keene
Hammer and Tongs
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Metropolitan
Manhattan
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island Common
Texas Pacific
Wabash
State Street
New York
Boston
United Metals Selling Company
Bingham
Tamarack
Calumet
Isle Royale
Trimountain
Dominion Iron
United States Oil
Boston Mining and Btock
Arizona
Bay State Gas
Boston Consolidated
Deadwood
Eclipse Oil
Greene Consolidated
Occidental Development
Troy Manhattan
Deadwood Mountain
California
Greatly Reduced Rates on Westbound Rail Tickets
Chicago and Northwestern offers tickets from New England to California Oregon Washington and British Columbia at over 17 dollars off regular second class fare. Information and tickets available from J E Brittain, agent, 268 Washington St., Boston.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
New England
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
J. EB. Brittain
Washington St
Boston
Doctor Ashley Weber Dies in Brooklyn Auto Crash Context
Dr. Ashley A. Weber, regarded as one of the nation's best shooters, died in Brooklyn. Reported cause links to injuries from an automobile accident several months prior.
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New York
Ashley A. Weber
Brooklyn
Sai
Kidder Peabody Plan Reorganization Receipts Exchange
The Mercantile Trust Company of New York offers cash or cash plus Massachusetts Gas preferred shares in exchange for receipts under Kidder Peabody Co.'s reorganization plan dated January 8, 1903.
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Mercantile Trust Company of
New York
Massachusetts Gas Companies
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Market recap for Boston on February 19
Boston trading report lists the highest and lowest sale prices and the closing bid and asked prices for the day. The summary notes overall market activity and value ranges across key securities traded in the session.
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Boston
Love of Books Led to Death by Own Action
Philadelphia, Feb. 19. J. Gardner Cassatt stated that Howard T. Goodwin, late confidential clerk at Cassatt & Co., defrauded between 60 000 and 30 000 dollars. Goodwin killed himself in the firm’s office last December as his embezzlements grew, driven by a passion for rare editions and bindings. Cassatt denies suits by others or against the firm and says the affair is ended.
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Philadelphia
Penn
J. Gardner Cassatt
of Cassatt & Co
Howard T. Goodwin
Goodwin
Cassatt
Doan's Kidney Pills Publicized by Boston Reader
A Boston woman, Mrs William Quirk of 883 East Broadway, reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured her severe backache tied to kidney weakness. The ad urges readers to trust Doan's, sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, price listed as cents.
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Dean
Boston
William Quirk
East Broadway
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Boston Foreign Trade in 1902 Shows Sharp Decline in Exports
The 1902 review from the Boston Chamber of Commerce notes overall prosperity for the nation but a 34 percent drop in Boston exports, marking the smallest total trade since 1894. Imports rose, especially in fibre and manufactures, while coal and transit shipments boosted ocean tonnage to a record level.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Portland
Grand Trunk Railroad
North Atlantic
Prac
Manila
Canada
Chamber OF Commerce
Injured Ex-Champion Sues for 50000 Damages
John J. Murphy once the top sculler of America and Canada sues for 50,000 in the Superior Court. He alleges a collision on Freeport street on Sept 8 1899 with a team owned by Catherine Doherty that dragged his carriage and left him with a permanently injured arm. Attorneys Whipple Dwyer for plaintiff and Spring for defendant.
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John J. Murphy
America
Canada
Superior Court
Fessenden
Freeport Street
Catherine Doherty
D. Doherty
Murphy
Sherman L. Whipple
K. J. Dwyer
8. R. Spring
Chelsea City Bill Seeks Snow Removal Injunction
Judge Sheldon heard the Chelsea bill to stop the Boston and Northern Street Railway from removing snow on tracks except as approved by the streets superintendent. The case is continued to next week for merits if the defendant files its answer today.
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City of
Chelsea
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Sheldon
O Malley A Boston Lawyer and Politician Heads Harvard Nine
A Ward 17 figure in Cambridge draws attention as a leading candidate for the Harvard baseball nine. W J O Malley, a Boston lawyer and former close Rep. race contender, studied at Harvard Law School and played on the varsity squad. He paused legal practice to pursue law, then rejoined the Crimson University as a second year student in September. Good catchers are scarce. O Malley stands out as a top available talent.
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Boston
Ward
Cambridge
Harvard
W. J. O'Malley
O'Malley
Harvard Law School
Law Department
The
Crimson University
Carnegie plans Palace of Peace on Hague estate
The Hague Feb 19 Negotiations have opened between a Hague financial syndicate and Andrew Carnegie for the sale of an estate that formerly belonged to the grand ducal family of Saxe Weimar. Carnegie plans to erect a Palace of Peace on the site.
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Carnegie
The
Hague
the Hague
Andrew Carnegie
Saxe-Weimar
Dividend and security holdings disclosure summary
Eex dividend and assessment paid. Total securities include listed stocks 32 821 shares and bonds 37000 dollars, unlisted stocks 28 726 shares. No further details provided on names, dates, or entities.
Vanderbilt Keeps Jerome Waiting Testimony Delayed
District Attorney Jerome has heard nothing from Reginald C. Vanderbilt who is to testify against Richard A. Canfield. Doubt is cast on the validity of the summons served upon him.
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New York
Jerome
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Richard A. Canfield
New Haven Road Files Answer on Lagrange Complaint
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission an answer to the Lagrange Georgia Board of Trade complaint. The railroad says it has voice in setting rates to Lagrange and Opelika and that remuneration is the same for both points.
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Washington
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lagrange, Ga
Board of Trade
New Haven
Buckley caucus ballot tied to Raymond in trial
The case in Superior Court involves James J. Buckley a Democrat allegedly casting a Republican caucus ballot last fall. Attorneys argued the prosecution targets a Gardner man but the ballot in question is identified as Raymond’s, not Gardner’s.
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Salem
James J. Buckley
Buckley
Gardner
Republican City Committee
Raymond
Dapper Suspect Faces Larceny Charges in Municipal Court
Cornelius Shaunessy, a 23 year old man, appeared before Judge Brown on two counts of larceny. Detected by 14 year old Bertha Barron, he was identified as a former Cranston prison inmate and captured after snatching a drunken man's watch on Kneeland street. Prosecutor Patrolman Kennedy led the arrest.
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Cornelius Shaunessy
Brown
Keefe
Cranston
Rhode Island
Kennedy
Youngster Pleads Guilty After Forgery Charge
Charles D. Sterling was arrested and brought into Superior Criminal Court where he pleaded guilty to forgery. As first offense and with restitution made, he was probated after the complainant, a family friend, chose not to prosecute. the forged indorsements totaled 0 on the checks.
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Charles D. Sterling
Superior Criminal Court
Young Sterling
Dickinson Denies Intent in South Danvers Bank Case
John W. Dickinson, co defendant in the South Danvers bank case, testifies in U S District Court detailing his ties to the bank and the Pennacook Manufacturing Company. The session is described as dreary with counts read and pro forma questions by his counsel, and no major objections from the opposition.
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John W. Dickinson
South Danvers Bank
United States District Court
Pennacook Manufacturing Company
Paul
Della Slade Placed on Probation After Palm Garden Theft Trial
Della Slade was tried on Wednesday for stealing a watch from a man at the Palm Garden on Court Street and placed on probation yesterday morning.
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Della Slade
Palm Garden
Court Street
Stickney & Poor Spice Co. Wins Permanent Injunction
In Equity Court Judge De Courcy granted a permanent injunction in the case Stickney & Poor Spice Company versus BE E Gray & Co. The defendants allegedly used a label on mustard packages that could imply Stickney & Poor manufactured or distributed the product.
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de Courcy
Equity
Stickney & Poor Spice Company
BE. E. Gray & Co
Stickney & Poor
Case Nolle Prossed In Larceny Case
Edgar M. Cox of Somerville, arrested in Chelsea for larceny of $50 from Austin & Young, Chelsea, had the case called in Chelsea Court yesterday and it was not pressed by order of the district attorney. Cox was a traveling salesman and collector for the firm.
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Edgar M. Cox
Somerville
Chelsea
Austin & Young
Chelsea Court
Cox
Stage Notes Highlight Boston Theatres Bright New Year
The Storks nest at Majestic delight crowds as Boston's theaters showcase lively attractions. Manager Magee curates appealing acts at Grand Opera House with Lost in the Desert earning praise. Way Down East plays to loyal crowds at Boston Theatre while King Dodo proves profitable at Tremont. Why Women Sin prompts discussion. On the Stroke of 12 at Bowdoin Square attracts notice. Blue Jeans follows at Music Hall and The Little Host at Columbia receives strong cast praise. The Rays in A Hot Old Time generate early sales at Grand Opera House. Lockhart plans retirement from elephant acts. Keith's draws juveniles as John Kernell, Gladys Fisher, Dot Davenport, Clara Adams, and Alice Leslie join next week.
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Majestic
Boston
New Theatre
Magee
Grand Opera House
Desert
Boston Theatre
Dodo
Tremont
Music Hall
Bowdoin Square
The
Columbia
Alex Clarke
Isabelle Underwood
John C. Slavin
Clara Lane
Lockhart
Keith
John Kernell
Keith's
Gladys’ Fisher
Dot Davenport
Clara Adams
Alice Leslie
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Boston & Maine
Messrs. Towle & Fitzgerald
Milk Street
General Electric Company
Stanley Electric Company
Heath
NEW York Stock- Exchange
Railroads
Werosama Highwing
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
St Louis
Colorado Southern
Delaware & Hudson
del, Lack & West
Mver & Rio Grand
Ing Valley
Illinois
Kansas City Southern
Erie & Western
Louisville
Leo
Mis
Sae
Newark “Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Maylvania
Rock Island
Cease
Eas
San Fran
St Laue Southwestern
Southern Pacific
Aetact Railway
Texas
Amalmated Co
Ican Car & Foundry
Smeltin & Refining
Bom Anseonda Mining
Brooklyn Rapid eTransit
Colorado
Consolidated Gas
General Electric
Nationa North American Eee
People’s Gas
Pullman Palace Car
Iseerreeees
Mit
Tenn Coal & Iron
Union Bag & Paper Co
United States Leather
United States Steel
Ois
Senao
DR. Weber
Boston United Gas
Brown Brothers & Company
Vermilye & Company
Tweed
Boston Stock Sales
Bell
Ill Steel
United Fruit Be
Allouez Min
Cusseth
Bonanza
Bos & Lowestan Bos & Maine
Cochiti
Conn River
Mercar
Cumber Tel & Tel
Johawk
Ont & Boa
Ei & Tel
Eee
Old
Pullman Co
Boia
COURT
O’malley
U & Steel
Utah
Victoria
West
Wolverine Winona
Wyandot
Reggie” Vanderbilt
MR. Jerome
NEW Haven Road Files
Dickinson
Rey Soubrettes
Lederer
Coblin Dirls
Lew Hawkins
Dillon Brother
Miss Norton
John
Bernard Dyllyn
Toby Lyons
Harry LaMarr
Engstrom Sisters
Gladys Fisher
Marie Oakland
Susie Fulton
Johnny Jollera
OLD Howard
Mat. Morrow
TORK
Clis
Matinees
Mittin Ronany
Columbia Cc. Louis
Devine Lessee
Washington’s
Ming the Knickerbocker Girl
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Mary Mannering
Geraldine
Clyde Fitch
WM. Faversham
Colonial Theatre
Mmentre Rich
Harris
Chas
Frohman
Lessees
Mar
Wedhouser
Daly
Ss As. Theatre
Tremont Eve
Seene
Henry W. Savage
Boston Museum
Charles Frohman
M.H Crane
David Harum
Howard
Nico-Lala
Austin & Stone’s
Nickelodeon
Denmark
Sweden
Syvwmpeon
EXAN
Augusto Rotoli
Nmials
Grace B. Williams
Pauline Woltmann
C. B. Shirley
Stephen Townsend
Walter
Eagle Stenor Auaueer
Farmers’ Party
Winthrop Hall
Upham's
Huntington Ave
Bowdoin N Ritine
Atvorucen
Blue Jeans
Castle
YALE
F. Bay Wagner
I. Grossman
R. L. Lyman
Dover St
George W. Magee
Si Hassan Ben Ali
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mgr
Palace Bowery Burlesquers
Haymarket
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