Amalgamated Copper Leads Market Selloff At Record Lows
Wall Street reports a broad market slide amid heavy selling focused on Amalgamated Copper which touched 52, its lowest on record. Brokers cite loan contraction rumors, insider buying, and weak bank results while copper demand remains steady and gold movements fuel speculative chatter.
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Amalgamated Copper
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United States
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James Stillman
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H. H. Rogers
New York
Osceola
Utah
Hst
American Bell Telephone
Bu l Httle
Ammon of the Franklin Syndicate Trial Opens
The New York trial of Robert A. Ammon former counsel for William F. Miller of the Franklin Syndicate began. Ammon is charged with receiving $30 500 of Miller's feloniously obtained funds and knowing their illegal origin. Juror selection featured DA Jerome signaling a possible pardon request to Governor Odell for Miller in exchange for Miller's testimony.
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Robert A. Ammon
William F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Ammon
Miller
Jerome
Odell
Extension Offer on Burlington & Quincy Bonds Ends June 1903
J P Morgan & Co announces an extension offer for Chicago Burlington & Quincy Seven Per Cent Mortgage Bonds maturing July 1 1903. Holders may extend to July 1 1905 at 4 percent interest by depositing bonds by June 10 1903. Extensions terminate June 16 2003 with purchase at par and accrued interest for nonextended bonds.
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J. P. Morgan & CO
Wall Street
New York
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Boston Market Brief Bond Prices June Opening High Low
The Boston Market reports today’s opening, highest and lowest sales, with the closing bid for today and yesterday. Includes bond listings, ex-dividend status and assessed paid notes.
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Romance With Loan Attached in Boston Theft Trial
Delia Blyer testified in Superior Criminal Court that Abraham Myer deceived her to obtain money. She lent him 2, 50, and 100 dollars after promises of marriage, learned he was already married, and Myer fled to Philadelphia and Russia for five months. Defendants claimed a setup, but jurors found him guilty. sentencing delayed for a possible new trial.
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Bishop
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Abraham Myer
North End
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Philadelphia
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Miss Blyer
Boston
Juror Offered Job in Case Against L Railroad
A juror in the Wdoward Murray injury suit said he was offered a job by the road this morning. Attorney Dickinson demanded the name, the juror was excused, and the case later settled out of court. Dickinson may pursue action to deny any collusion.
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Wedding Dress Case Drags Through Municipal Court
Mary A. Curry sues Lewando Cleaning Company in municipal court for 65 dollars claiming a silk wedding dress pressed in May 1901 was not returned. The firm kept left goods up to a year and a day before auction. Judge awards 60 dollars plus interest.
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Lewando Cleansing Company
Charles H. Bright
Watertown
Adams
Bright
Girl Awarded 5250 in Dog Bite Case in Quincy
Emeline Wakeham a 13 year old girl recovered 5250 from farmer T. J. Thayer of Quincy for injuries after a Newfoundland dog on the defendant's piazza attacked her in April 1900. The dog killed the next day and the judge instructed the jury to double damages under dog keeping laws. jury awarded the stated amount.
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T. J
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Quincy
Verdict Rendered In Fourth Session Superior Court Case
The medical and legal professions reached a formal accord after a jury verdict in the fourth session of the Superior Court. The lengthy case occupied court time and attention from all parties involved.
Eleanor Robson Set for Boston Debut as New Juliet
Eleanor Robson, newly acclaimed, will star as Juliet in Boston tonight at Hollis. The Boston audience anticipates a striking Shakespearian debut from the actress noted for varied prior roles.
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Boston
Hollis Bostonians
Juliet
Medical malpractice suit ends in Morrison verdict
A $5000 damage suit against Dr. William A. Morrison, tried before Judge Waitt, ended with a sealed unanimous verdict for the doctor after a week of testimony and medical debates. Notable witnesses included Dr. Frank A. Higgins Dr. F. A. Harris Dr. C. M. Green and others from Harvard City Hospital Carney Hospital.
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Samuel Harrow
East Boston
William A. Morrison
Noddle Island
Commonwealth
Robert W. Nason
Nason & Proctor
Charles W. Bartlett
Morrison
Frank A. Higgins
F. A. Harris
C. M. Green
Harvard
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City Hospital
William G. Macdonald
Carney Hospital
Danger of Mine Strike Fades Before Conclave Decision
Wilkes Barre June 4 The danger of a strike appears to be fading prior to the miners convention set for Pottsville within ten days. Coal company officials say re electing district presidents as conciliation board members by majority vote would clear their eligibility to serve on the board, reducing obstruction to an agreement.
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Penn
Pottsville
Chamberlain's new policy denounced in London actions
Liberal leaders Sir William Vernon Harcourt Lord Ripon and Lord Spencer publish letters denouncing Mr Chamberlain imperial tollverein plans as veiled protection. They warn of disputes with colonies and foreign powers while conservatives press Bal four to clarify the government’s aims.
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Dam Age Suits Against BER Co Result in Small Awards
Roxbury Crossing accident lawsuits against the Boston Elevated Railway Company concluded with modest payoffs. Olive Frazier received 2500 dollars from a 25000 claim, George A. Frazier 1500 from 5000, Beatrice Frazier 1500 from 25000, Georgianna White 3500 from 25000, and Georgianna White’s father 700 from 5000.
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Georgianna White
Oleomargarine Cases to Be Tried
The oleomargarine cases will be reins tat ed on the Superior Court calendar. Mr. W B French counsel for the defendants had a conference with Judge Bishop and requested dismissal after the Heinburg case. The court refused and the defendants will be called to answer in a future term.
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Bishop
Heinburg
Gas receivership discussed again in Massachusetts court
In equity court Judge Richardson considered appointing a state receiver for The Bay State Gas Company of Delaware to protect Massachusetts stock and bondholders. Attorney Engstrom urged action, while Whipple opposed, noting a Philadelphia receiver may soon act. The judge suggested seeking Supreme Court powers for Leach before resuming hearings.
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Richardson
Sherman L. Whipple
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Whipple
Supreme Court
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Lawson
Five Dedham Men Stand Trial In Streetcar Disturbance
Five young men from Dedham and West Roxbury faced Judge Howard in West Roxbury on charges of creating a disturbance aboard an Old Colony street railway car on May 10. Lawyers for the railroad oppose the defendants as the case extends, with each awaiting separate defenses. The defendants are John R. Reilly, Edward M. O’Leary, Edward Counihan, John Carey and Herbert Carey.
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Sterling Club Anniversary in East Boston
The Sterling Club marks its third anniversary with a Sunday event at its summer headquarters on Peddock Island. Steamers depart from East Boston at 9 and 10 am with activities including tug of war baseball and quiet games. Officers listed include President Peter Maguire and Vice President Frank X Zenner. Invited guests encompass John A Kelcher Joseph A Curry James P Nolan Edward W Presho John F Fitzgerald and Henry S Fitzgerald.
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Five More Desertions From Receiving Ship
Five sailors from the receiving ship Wabash are reported missing height 22 to 28, with descriptions C R Harris and C R Jackson. Police extend alarm across the West End amid panhandling complaints and offer $20 rewards per capture.
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Joy Street
Aged Inmate Recalls Desperate Suicide Attempt
Eben Stephens a 78 year old resident of the Isabella Hellmuth Home on One Hundred and Ninety street and Amsterdam avenue told reporters he tried to end his life after falling on hard times. He said rheumatism and failing eyesight drove him from a longtime publishing job in New York. He pressed that he has no wife and begged that news of his condition not reach Salem Mass.
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