Frenzy in copper stocks lights up Boston and London markets
The Boston Stock Exchange opened to a wild copper surge led by Calumet and Hecla, Copper Range, and Tamarack. Prices jumped beyond expectations with Utah and other copper issues hitting records, while London metal prices also climbed amid the frenzy.
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Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Boston Stock Exchange
Copper Range
Utah
Stock Exchange
Range
Boston
Calumet
Tamarack
Quincy
Osceola
Lawson
Hecla
London
Exchange Place
Hotfoot
Babe Left On Newton Steps
A three month old baby girl was found on the front doorsteps of 19 Dudley Street Newton wrapped in a woolen shawl. John Moore found the infant shortly after 10 tonight and she was taken to police headquarters then Newton Hospital where nurses say she is doing finely. police believe the parents are well to do.
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Newton
Edgar Rollins
Dudley Street
John Moore
Newton Hospital
Plan for Greater Boston Business Board formed at meeting
Boston board proposes a single general body for firms and individuals in Greater Boston to unite efforts for commercial growth. A general manager and staff would drive development, defend interests, and promote sound municipal business principles. The group also backed studying Brandeis life insurance provisions with legislative inquiry.
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Boston
Young's
Greater Boston
William H. Sayward
Greater
Louis D. Brandeis
France investigating consul who favors French monarchy
Alcide Ebray, French consul-general at New York, arrived in Worcester to probe complaints about a local French newspaper reportedly run by Eugene Belisle that favored restoring the monarchy. He would not disclose what findings he would report to Paris.
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France
Worcester
Alcide Ebray
New York
Eugene Belisle
United States
Limoges
Ebray
Indictments Against Standard Oil and Associates Issued
Hancock County grand jury returns 939 separate indictments charging the Standard Oil companies and executives including John D. Rockefeller H H Rogers Wesleyan Tilford John D Archbold Frank O Barstow William Rockefeller and F T Cuthbert with conspiracy to restrain trade. Each case docketed separately with potential fines totaling 58 million.
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Groves
Hancock County
Rail congestion seen as nation’s biggest business problem
President J J Hill of the Great Northern writes Governor Johnson detailing railroad strain across the United States. He cites a freight blockade at terminals as volumes grow faster than capacity, urging relief and noting financial mechanical and physical remedies.
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ST. Paul, Minn
J. J. Hill
The
Great Northern Railroad Today
Johnson
United States
Rail traffic delays blamed on scarce track expansion
The article notes freight rose 118 percent while track mileage grew only 21 percent and freight cars 23 percent, arguing that demand for rail movement outpaces available tracks. It asserts railroad business rose over 110 percent in ten years to 1906 and urges accelerated track construction to relieve congestion.
Cannon Ball crashes into engine wreck near North Leominster
The Cannon Ball freight from Boston to East Deerfield crashed into Engine 910 near North Leominster station causing both locomotives to be demolished and several cars derailed. Engineer E L Titus of Charlestown and Fireman S K Waite of Charlestown were slightly injured.
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North Leominster
Boston
East Deerfield
Boston & Maine Railroad
E. L. Titus
Monument Avenue
Charlestown
S. K. Waite
Harbor Street
Injured Crew Evacuated After Shipbreak Near Boston
The injured men were rushed to Boston where wounds were dressed at the Relief Station. Waite stayed in hospital and is seriously shaken. The engine slowed and failed. a fireman attempted to relight a light as the ship Cannon Ball approached.
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Boston
Waite
Tax Bill Aims to Raise Male Dogs to Five Dollars
Representative Perham of Chelmsford introduces a bill to raise the license fee for male dogs to five dollars and for female dogs to ten dollars. Representative Michael J. Coyle of Brighton requests a joint special committee to study annulling the Boston & Albany lease to the New York Central with power to compel witnesses and report by April 1.
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Perham
Chelmsford
Michael J. Coyle
Brighton
House
Senate
Boston & Albany
New York Central
Coyle
General Court
House Committee On Rules
Lawmakers seek ban on slot machines and limit gambling
State police Chief and Watch and Ward Society head push illegal slot machines. Luce proposes banning card games on steamboats trains and any dance venue with entertainment, with penalties of 50 dollars or three months. Ferber backs a five member commission to study old age insurance options and report on costs, including employer and employee representatives.
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Show
Allen
Watch and Ward Society
Luce
Somerville
Ferber
Boston
Eployers
Child Burned Beneath Bed in Cambridge Home Tragedy
Nellie Muncey a three year old girl died from burns at 24 Marion Street Cambridge yesterday afternoon. A lamp upset started the fire and the room’s only burning furniture was the bed. Mrs Muncey cried for her other children to flee as she pulled the crib away, but Nellie ran underneath the bed and could not be saved.
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Nellie
Antoine Muncey
Marion Street
Cambridge
Captain Innis Very Low at Dorchester Home
Captain George H. Innis commander of the Ancients is very low at his home 20 Hewins street Dorchester His condition caused concern among many friends throughout the city Yesterday he had a very bad day and was in a weak state late last night Dr Frederick L Abbott of Newbury street attends him
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George H. Innis
Hewins Street
Dorchester
Frederick L. Abbott
Newbury Street
Chelsea Mayors Move to Request Boston Merger Plan
The Chelsea mayor asks Boston to consider a merger, as aldermen approve a resolution urging state lawmakers to enact the necessary legislation for annexation. The vote signals a formal push toward uniting the two communities under one municipal framework.
Chelsea Abuts Boston Plan Moves Fast for 1908 Annexation
Chelsea officials push for metropolitan Boston merger saying annexation would lower taxes and bring needed improvements. City board orders mayor and solicitor to lobby the legislature as public sentiment favors uniting Chelsea with Boston and nearby suburbs. Local businessmen and residents voice support for a broader regional approach.
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Chelsea
Boston
Babe cries save children as West End fire breaks out
A fire on the top floor of a four story tenement at 23 Auburn street West End broke out last night. A six month old baby girl cried and alerted three other children who raised the alarm saving themselves and others. Max Vinnick home owner with Mrs Vinnick and several children were in the lower units when the blaze started. Katie Dietalswig from the floor above helped in the escape.
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Auburn Street
West End
Max Vinnick
Katie Dietalswig
Winnick
Mrs Guild Improves After Nervous Collapse
Bulletin from Private Secretary Gettemy reports Mrs. Guild wife of Governor Curtis Guild is perceptibly better after a nervous collapse caused by an unhealed wound. Temperature and pulse normal, general condition distinctly better, rest assured as physicians leave for the night.
Three Large Steamers in Peril Off North Scituate
A north gale and heavy surf threaten three large steamers near North Scituate. A big vessel has been heard off the lifesaving station since midday and may be the Caledonian or Candian, with at least three ships struggling against wind and tide to avoid the rocks. Lifesaving patrols are doubled as visibility is impossible in dense fog.
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North Scituate
Scituate
Minot
Weather outlook for New England and Boston area
Cloudy conditions for Boston and vicinity with partly cloudy days in New England and eastern New York. Forecasters expect much colder air Tuesday night and Wednesday with northwest fresh winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Immediate Relief for Chills with San ford's Ginger
An advertisement claims San ford's Ginger provides warming stimulant relief for chills. It promotes the product as a healthful, everyday remedy.
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Sanford
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Post
Fitzgerald
Willard
Addison Bros., Jewellers
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