Markets Open the Year With Heavy Trading
Stocks start the new year strong with broad gains from the previous session. Vanderbilt New York Central and Chicago & Northwest lead advances as sugar and copper issues drive activity. money is easier, with banks willing six month loans and investors buying investment stocks amid dividend and interest disbursements.
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Market Review Notes Copper Decline and Local Investment
In London on Jan 1 readers learn copper stocks show a 22 817 ton figure with declines from Deerblast and Jan. 1 Lsis. Liquidity easing and bank lending improve while investment orders remain active. Notable gains include Boston & Montana Parrot and Amalgamated with several copper shares advancing amid a broad market strength. A dividend on preferred stock from American World Company is announced, and banker movements are noted with offices relocating.
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Wheat market shows cautious bull sentiment into new year
Lawson Arnold Co bankers report moderate bull sentiment in wheat with little rise in trading volume. Cables nudged prices up slightly and American markets gained modestly amid scarce foreign buying. Visible supply fell by 578000 bushels in the US and 1780 million in England, boosting bullish factors.
Lawson warns on copper boom and market crash
Thomas W. Lawson warns readers that coppers on the Boston Stock Exchange are overvalued and ready for a crash. He names Montana Butte Amalgamated Anaconda Parrot Arcadian Isle Royale Calumet Tamarack Osceola Utah as examples and says he will be blamed if prices rise further. He vows to hold his copper holdings until higher prices arrive. He urges readers, especially financial writers, to remember his stance amid the coming months of price volatility.
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Missing Malden man William H. Carroll sought by police
Malden police were alerted that William H. Carroll of Russell Street has been missing from his Malden home since December 19. He lived with his wife and two children and worked in Boston. Mrs Carroll is greatly alarmed by his disappearance and says he left home to go to work.
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Worcester man cleared in murder suspicion
William Bennett of Worcester, once held on suspicion of murdering his aged cousin Asa Bennett, was discharged today by Judge Stiles of the District Court. No new developments or clues emerged in the mystery surrounding Bennett's death.
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Lawton Fund Adds Subscriptions From Various Donors
Lawton fund total rises to $3385 with new subscriptions from Zenas Crane $100 Chase & Sanborn $100 Dora J. Allen $4 William C. Loring $0 J. W. Wheelwright $60 Andrew Fitzpatrick $100 Dr. E B Bradford $100 A Friend $100 A. P. G. $100 and others bringing the total to $3285.
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East Boston Smallpox Outbreak Draws Health Scrutiny
Boston doctors accuse the Board of Health of insufficient action to halt smallpox spread. A patient sent home returned. a Byron Street house was fumigated after the Hurstchild child’s mother was turned away. Unconfirmed reports of new cases circulate.
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Farewell Dinner for Josiah Quincy in Boston
A Boston farewell dinner honors ex Mayor Josiah Quincy with remarks by Chairman Carter and city officials. Speakers praise Quincy’s four years at City Hall, his municipal vision, and civic service. Quincy cites Cuba exploration via Havana Commercial Company and reflects on Boston’s growth and governance.
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Henry M Whitney's Eulogy Highlights Boston Leaders
Henry M Whitney praised Mayor Quincy for his support of city and state projects and his public spirit. Former Mayor Perry defended Quincy amid criticism, while George H Ellis Charlie S Hamlin and Denis O Callaghan offered tributes to Boston’s retired chief executive.
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Michigan in distress as steamer misses Liverpool port
no report yet of the Warren line steamer Michigan arriving in Liverpool from Hoosie Tunnel docks December 22 with about 500 tons of cargo. Captain Jeffrey of the Le Coq sighted her December 26 in rough seas at latitude 41 7 north longitude 63 45 west, explaining the delay.
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Malden City Council forms for appointments and bridge bid
Malden city government held meetings. In the Board of Aldermen Mayor Dean announced full appointments including a three year term for Thomas W. Houeh and others such as Ak Xutlet, George A. Wetherbee, Henry L. Pair Tam, Thomas A. Powell, Hermann A. Morse, George H. McAllister, Henry M. Hartshorn, and George W. Stiles. An order passed to form a committee with Medford officials to oppose a Wellington bridge across the Mystic River before the Legislature.
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Damages Sought in Suit Over Alienation of Husband
Mrs. Malvina Prunier of Stirlington VI sues Lillian Ash of Fishkill Landing NY for alienation of her husband Frederick J. Prunier seeking damages. The Circuit Court trial before Judge Shipman opened with witness depositions from Ver Mont residents and half of Mrs. Prunier’s examination. continuation scheduled for tomorrow.
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Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Horton Law on Sparring
Assemblyman Lewis of Rochester announces plan to reintroduce a bill to repeal the Horton law which currently allows sparring exhibitions of twenty five rounds. Senator White of Syracuse plans an amended measure to limit prize fights to five rounds.
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Death notices and council events at St James in 1900
Medical examiner Harris reports Loren E Baker a steamship man died of vascular heart disease while James McNamara was found dead in a Washington street saloon from heavy drinking. St James Council K of C marks its second anniversary with a reception and dance at Paul Revere Hall Friday evening January 26 1900. Next Thursday the council will install officers in Columbian Hall with District Deputy Pelletier presiding.
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