Overdue Reaction Hits Market Hard
Wall Street reports a broad market retreat with many leading stocks down 1 to 2 points after an initial positive start. Copper, rails, and other sectors weighed on the day amid war rumors, cold in the wheat belt, and a volatile trading scene fueled by a powerful bull group and later profit taking.
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United States Steel
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New York
Baltimore
People's Gas
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Drawing Crowded crowds at Worenberg’s Big Store sale
Vorenberg's Big Store offers quarter off on all overcoats and fancy suits with the simple ad line Make your own reductions select any item pay the man one quarter less That straightforward approach draws record crowds and earns praise from customers for truthful advertising and strong value.
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Worenberg’s
Vorenberg’s
Cures Colds Worldwide With Laxativa Bromo Quinine
An old ad copy touts Laxativa Bromo Quinine as a universal cold cure. It urges readers to call for the full name to verify authenticity and sells the remedy for 25 cents.
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Great Britain
Salary bill, dog tax probe, and Boston politics
Legislature eyes a salary increase for Boston police commissioners and rescinding the 20 cent dog license per canine. Delinquents with up to two cents per dog boost the license counts, while Wolfe Whipple’s letter query stirs Bates Lodge ties. Barnet pushes a ward residency law affecting many hotels, and street railways split Senate committee fate.
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Oymons
Curtis
Republicans Aim to Nominate Foss in Key District
Republican leaders push for Eugene N. Foss to regain the Lith district seat once held by John A. Sullivan. Foss, who challenged Sullivan two years ago, may secure the nomination if he agrees, with party chiefs eyeing reciprocity with Canada as a main issue. Sullivan faces no GOP opposition and eyes re election.
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Edwin A. Curtis
Melvin O. Adams
Foss
Canada
Sullivan
Colonel Adams
Joshua B. Holden
Rtch
Washington
Disappearance of Annie Johnson Stuns East Boston Couple
Annie Johnson, 20, left home for shopping and never returned. William Johnson, her husband, and his family fear she may have deserted him amid rumors of a theatre‑loving lifestyle and prior disappearances. Relatives on Hog Island are unaware of her whereabouts. police notified and searches under way.
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Rockefeller Outlines Health Rules From Florida Trip
New York on January 2. John D Rockefeller Sr and Jr with families travel to Florida by private car. Rockefeller Sr says he is in excellent health and credits outdoor exercise and slow eating. He advocates four to five mouthfuls per luncheon and regular routines, citing cheese as beneficial after reading a scientific article.
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John D. Rockefeller
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Florida
Mr. Rockefeller
South
Plant expansion and debt payoff plan outlined
The document states retirement of most bonds and $200,000 spent on smelter improvements, reducing floating debt. It plans to pay off floating debt, build a lead stack costing $250,000 to $300,000, expected to yield about $200,000 annually, and pay a dividend of $1 to $2 per share this year. HBATH.
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F. H. Begole
Hooper
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Bonds and Stocks Reported in Escalating Market Notes
The report lists eMx dividend and tMx rights with totals of liated stocks at 15.07 percent shares, bonds at 1000 dollars, and unlisted stocks totaling 22 727 shares. It notes an overall increase in market activity and liquidity across issued securities.
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Palmetto Tablets Market Ad Claims Nerve Tonic Benefit
An old fashioned drug ad touts Palmo Tanters as the best nerve tonic amid a crowded market. It promises memory, dreams, and energy improvements for weak or run down individuals, with pricing at 60 cents per box and bulk offers. Stores listed include Walker Brintels Drug Co and Klein's with multiple street locations.
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Republican Club Indorses Roosevelt in Massachusetts
The Republican Club of Massachusetts endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for President at its annual meeting. The group praised the current administration, noted Governor Bates's win, and reported a club membership of 1642, down 38 from the prior year. New officers and an executive committee were elected across multiple cities and towns.
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Belmont
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Fall River
Charles E. Carter
Lowell
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Boston
David T. Dickinson
Cambridge
Robert Homans
Louis P. Howe
Marlboro
Charles J. R. Humphreys
Lawrence
Seard W. Jones
Newton
Albert E. Winship
Somerville
Tech Sued To Stop New Buildings On Back Bay Site
Massachusetts Institute of Technology faced legal action from nearby property owners and the Boston Society of Natural History to block proposed new buildings on Boylston Street and land behind the Natural History building. A petition to restrain the construction was heard by the Supreme Court, contending State permissions violate Commonwealth restrictions on Back Bay plans, with the hearing to continue this morning.
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Miss Dorothy Jordan Debuts At Mrs. Jordan's Ball
The debut of Dorothy Jordan, daughter of Mrs Eben D Jordan, at a 46 Beacon Street party drew about 200 guests. Dorothy wore white taffeta silk with a lace overdress and arrived with a reception in a bow window setting, praised as one of the season’s prettiest affairs. A separate ad notes a London remedy for colds, Laxative Bromo Quinine, priced 26 cents.
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Paris
Big Land Fraud Exposed in South America Scheme
A 1908 report from the U S Consul in Buenos Aires warns of a Minneapolis based company selling $500 shares for lands in Argentina titled Homes for Our People in Southern South America. The firm claims arrangements with the Argentine government for 10 year tax exemptions, which the land office denies.
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South America
Mator
Sailor's leg severed in vessel accident off Handkerchief Shoal
Jane First Mate Lewis Huff of the six masted schooner William IL Douglas suffered a horrific injury when his left leg was torn off above the ankle during the approach to anchor east of Handkerchief Shoal. He was brought to Vineyward Haven by the tug Lackawanna for urgent medical aid. surgeons report he rests as comfortably as possible after amputation may be required.
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Fight on Cambridge Rival Chiefs Tonight
Cambridge Board of Aldermen to decide on Chief Daly's appointment of Chief Pullen. Last week the chief question was tabled after a clash between the Democratic minority and non partisan allies. Cunningham claims legal status as chief until Pullen is confirmed and the merit system policy remains undecided.
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Boston Baptists Endorse English Dissenters
At a Tremont Temple Baptist conference in Chipman Hall the Boston ministers adopted resolutions supporting English dissenters taxed for church schools. They approve the separation of church and public schools and commend passive resistance to unjust taxes, including goods spoilage to preserve conscience.
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