Wall Street Market Shows Weakness After Mixed Holiday Rally
William E. Soule notes volume expansion and weakness in leading issues as a broader market downturn looms. He cites rails and industrials that stalled since November and January, with technical signals pointing to lower prices amid tariff, trust cases, and lingering post panic effects shaping a cautious outlook before any sustained bull market.
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Wall Street
Congress
Washington
Europe
America
Copper stocks offer unusually attractive speculative chances
Coppers pursue porphyry copper prospects with large known ore reserves. Other firms claim properties of great promise, some with elaborate equipment. All details about the most desirable issues on the Curb available on request.
Calendar for today shows modest sugar and rail rates
The calendar lists current figures: Federal Sugar Refineries common stock 11 4 percent, preferred 11 2 percent. Lake Shore and Michigan Central preferred 6 percent. Michigan Central at 3 percent.
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Fed
Sugar Ref
Lake Shore & Mich. Co
Mich. Central
Passing Strange Weather Claim Sparks Chess Controversy
The piece notes the winter solstice temperature refusing to rise amid a heated controversy in the chess world, presenting it as a curious or odd occurrence. It highlights the clash among prominent players and circles, framing the moment as unusual.
Labor Meetings Donate Aid to Striking Longshoremen
New York New Haven and Hartford Freight Handlers Assembly 628 gave 1000 for the Longshoremen Trade Council strike fund and voted a 3 weekly per member assessment. Assembly 1063 donated 200 and pledged further support to aid the strikers.
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New York
New Haven & Hartford
Assembly
St. Omar Hall
Broadway
South Boston
Trade Council
Round House and
Fuel Department
Hearing on Labor Bills Assigned
John Weaver Sherman, chairman of the legislative committee of the Massachusetts State branch, A. F. of L., sent last night to all trade unions in the State and their legislative committees copies of the following circular detailing the assigned hearings on labor bills.
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John Weaver Sherman
Massachusetts
A. F. of L
Labor board backs broader textile investigation in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State Branch of the American Federation of Labor endorses a wide probe into textile industry conditions, urging expansion beyond Lawrence to all major centers. The executive board also supports House bill 769 on prisoner fines, opposes confinement of women prisoners at sherborn, and backs union opposition to a bill delaying liquor sales before 8 a.m.
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Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
Commonwealth
Lawrence
Martin T. Joyce
Grafton Cushing
New England
Labor unions rally support for Boston longshore strike
Coal Hoisting Engineers' Union 74 donated to longshoremen as Wells Memorial hosts union leaders ready to back the strike for eight weeks. William P. Dempsey cites legal questions on foreign crews while various unions pledge aid and organizers publicize solidarity actions across Charlestown docks and Pier 44 shipments.
Women to Aid Strikers in Lawrence Textile Tie
President Mrs. Sue Ainslee Clark and Secretary Miss Mabel Gillespie report on a conference with Lawrence Central Labor Union officers. The Boston Women's Trade Union League and Lawrence C L U announce a joint relief drive and open headquarters in Lawrence to receive and distribute funds for textile workers in need. Checks payable to James R. Menzle treasurer.
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Sue Ainslee Clark
Mabel Gillespie
Boston Women’s Trade Union League
Lawrence Central Labor Union
Miss Gillespie
Women's Trade Union League of Boston
American Federation of Labor
Lawrence
James R. Menzle
Lawrence C. L. U
Legislative committee hearings outline for bills and dates
The state legislature outlines scheduled hearings on various bills across committees. Key items include public health barbers license and homestead bills on Jan 30, abolition of detective agencies on Feb 1, and meat of liquor law and air brakes hearings on Thursday.
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Committee On Public Health
Committee On Liquor Laws
Committee On Joint Judiciary
Wharf brims with fish as dozen vessels tie up at dawn
The DA Wain wharf is to be well stocked this morning with fish as more than a dozen vessels are expected to tie up when business opens. Yesterday’s arrivals include Ripple with haddock and cod totals, Rebecca Alice Mary and Edith with mixed catches, while ice encrusted decks slow crew as they clear off.
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Alice
Mary
Edith
Erne
Fickett
Buenos Ayres
Mystic
East Boston
Hylas
Calcutta
Eastern Railway
East
Boston
Holy Ghost
Us Society
Barracouta
New Haven
London
Fowey
Batavia
Hamburg
San Jose
Port Simon
Hohenfels
Walton Hall
Manila
Manchester
Genoa
Naples
Shipping News Mini Almanac January 29
Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings of many steamers and barges. Names include Kentucky, City of Memphis, Manston, Maartensdyk, Newton, and Gideon with tows for Baltimore Newport News Norfolk Philadelphia and others. Tide times and daylight length are noted for the day.
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Kentucky
Dan
Andresen
Copenhagen
Christiania
Francisco
Clark
Hull
Eng
Boston
Simms
Yarmouth
N. Y
City of Memphis
Hammond
Savannah
Howard
Chase
Norfolk
James 8
Whitney
Crowell
New York
Everett
Giles
Baltimore
Camden
Portland
City of Gloucester
Godfrey
Gloucester
Tuscan
Hillary
Philadelphia
Francis
Fillaabethport
Gideon
John A. Bushes
I. D. Fietcher
Honey Brook
Port Johson
N. J
Covington
Newport News
George St
Sheffeld
Newport
Mary BR. Mitchell
Lighthouse Channel
J. Gothard (Jr
Labor Notes on Union Elections and Meetings
Edward N. Kelley of Boston Wood Wire and Metal Lathers' Union was elected secretary of the Massachusetts State Council of Wood and Wire Metal Lathers' unions. He also serves as international vice-president. The Teamdrivers' Union 25 arranged its annual ball at Odd Fellows' Hall for next Tuesday. A $10 donation was made to the Lawrence textile strikers by Boston Typographical Union 18. President John J. O'Leary and Secretary Joseph J. Dallas were tasked to circulate subscription papers to raise more funds. Ben Franklin Assembly 5463 K of L reported several grievances and held an entertainment after the meeting. Artificial Stone Cement and Asphalt Workers' Union elected Martin Farrell as President, John Love as Secretary, and delegates to the Boston CLA and Boston Building Trades department, with various oneyear committees and trustees named.
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Wells Memorial
Central Labor Union
William P. Dempsey
Boston Provident Longshoremen’s Union
United States District
Asa P. French
French
Boston
United States
New York Federation of Water Front Unions
Lawrence
O’connell Assembly
Charlestown
Paul Wood
Boston & Maine Roundhouse and
Fuel Department Assembly
Wood
K. of L
Boston & Maine Railroad
Hibernian Hall
Union Street
Michael J. White
Alexander Ryan
White
Cornelius O’neill
Knights of Pythias Hall
Kentucky
Leyland-Furness Line
Liverpool
Warren Line
Manitou
Red Star Line
Antwerp
White Star Line
Philadelphia
Edward N. Kelley
Massachusetts State Council of Wood and
Teamdrivers’ Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston Typographical Union
John J. O'Leary
Joseph J. Dallas
Ben Franklin Assembly
Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Union
Martin Farrell
John Love
Ignatius McNulty
Henry Johnson
Lawrence Larsen
H. E. Hanson
James Waldron
Thomas Floyd
John Anderson
Boston C. L. A
Mess
Teamsters Seek Higher Wages for City Laborers
A Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Teamsters committee plans to meet Mayor Fitzgerald to seek a wage increase from 2.25 to 2.50 a day. They are joined by Boston Central Labor Union and Team Drivers' Joint Council, with delegates named to several unions. A committee was formed to plan a smoke talk for Sunday February 25.
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Teamsters’ Union
Fitzgerald
Boston Central Labor Union
Team Drivers’ Joint Council
Hartford
William P. Greaney
T. J. Hannon
James J. Burns
John T. Kane
David Burns
James Farrell
Albert Brown
Messrs. Greaney
Hannon
Kane
J. J. Burns
Brown
Boston Council of City Employees’ Unions
Thomas F. Dolan
Frank Cunningham
Union leaders report on Charlestown wharf grievance
The Coal Hoisting Engineers' Union 74 heard a special briefing from President James J. Brennan and A. J. Lambert about a grievance at a Charlestown wharf. The committee stated the issue will be adjusted this week.
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Union 74
James J. Brennan
A. J. Lambert
Charlestown
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