Bears Raid the List and Liquidations Rise
The New York market opened weak in sympathy with London and fell further on heavy selling. By day’s end rail and general equities traded near the day's lows with 60 000 shares poured through in New York. Atchison system outlooks in California and Old Dominion mine copper production were discussed amid wider market weakness and speculation on a Wall Street financier’s activities.
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New York
London
Boston News Bureau
Atchison System
California
San Francisco
Atchison
Globe, Arizona
Old Dominion
General Electric Company
Schenectady
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
P. D. Armour
Europe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vanderbilts
Central Oil
Pennsylvania
Worcester
Mass
George Mixter
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Tee
Wall Street history and margin trading explained
The article recalls the old New York Wall built to block Indians from going below Wall Street and notes that the wall existed before the street. It suggests the wall shaped access and led to the idea of market scalps. A free booklet on margin trading is offered.
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Wall Street
Wall
Heinze Receivership Battle Affects Montana Copper Market
The Montana Supreme Court dismisses the Boston & Montana receivership, a setback for Heinze and a victory for Boston & Montana Amalgamated interests. Copper stocks move on declines and buy orders from Standard Oil and New York traders as outlooks point to higher prices.
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Boston & Montana
Amalgamated
Bigelow
Clancy
Butte
Toe
T. R. Hinds
New York
Montana Corporation
Forrester
Maginnis
Heinze
Supreme Court
A. O
Calumet & Hecla
Boston
Fortuna Republica
McPeck
McPeck Co
Bay State Gas
Copper Crown
Little Tiger
Rices
Oneco Mining
Mel
Boston & Columbia
Boston & Anne Zinc
Pinkham
Promising Ore Property Offers Stock At 60 Cents Per Share
Over four hundred tons milled from the first pay chute at 17.50 per ton. Second pay chute shows 58.50 per ton. Latest report on high grade ore 168.25 per ton. Mining and milling cost 3.50 per ton. Stock viewed as strong investment with expected dividends once the mill runs. References available on request.
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Michigan
Montana
Chicago
Quincy
Utah
Victoria
Washington
Winona Eeeesecass
Bell Tel
Boston Elee Light
Boston
Brie Tel
I Federal
General Electric i
Baes
Eevre
Eeeses
eBid
Pacific Mail Ee
United
United Shoes
Best & Mont Tre
Centennial Eureka
Isle Ro Way
TOS Ee
Ee Mining
Ectric Pref. We
Gas & Coke
Swift & Coeeee
Frederick W Hill Ex-dividend and asset summary
The listing shows Frederick W. Hill with ex-dividend status and paid assessment. Totals include listed bonds $80,005 unlisted bonds $43,000 listed stocks 22,695 unlisted stocks 15,774 shares.
Abolition Debate Over Dark Cells Reveals Jail Conditions
In the Massachusetts Legislature Parker of Boston led a charge against dark cells citing a sane woman Maria Thompson kept in a New Bedford county jail dungeon. Supporters say the system is barbaric and must reform with light cells, while opponents warn of discipline risks and argue for existing jail oversight and aging laws.
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Parker
Boston
Maria Thompson
New Bedford
Notman
Entative Parker
Massachusetts House
Mellen
Worcester
Massachusetts
Reed
Taunton
MacCord
Bristol County
Fitts
Somerville
Pennsylvania Railway's Long Island Acquisition Refocuses East Coast Travel
New York reports that the Pennsylvania Railroad will acquire Long Island railroad changing traffic patterns and enabling direct New England to South and West service. A tunnel under the Narrows is planned to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn routes, shortening Boston to Washington travel by about three hours and creating new through services including Washington to Montreal.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Island Railroad
New York
Pennsylvania Railway
Long Island
New England
South
May
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Brooklyn
Washington
North River
Jersey City
Grand Union
Pennsylvania
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Hell Gate
Ward's Island
Bay Ridge
Staten Island
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New Jersey
Florida
Lnk
Shakey Greenville
Boston
Mott ‘Haven
East River
Ward’s Island Bridge
Narrows
Montreal
Baltimore ‘& C
Canadian Pacific
Canada
Chesapeake & Ohio
Ohioo
Great Western
Chicago
I& L
Chicago & Eastern Iil
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, CCC & St Louis Rereese Ee
Colorado Southern
Delaware & Hudson
del, Lack & Western
Hee
Denver & Rio
Iowa Central
City, Pitts & Guit
Louisville & Nashville
Erie & Western
Manhattan L
SPE
Metropolitan Street
Mexican Central
Minn
St Louis
Missouri
Ohio
C& Ch
New Jersey Central
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Erie Tells
Pel Ge
Northern Pacific
CM & B Inc
Ontario & Western
Alban
Louis & San
CIR& Ee
St Pone Paouties Vest Pref
Maine Central
Regtineess Pacific
Pere Marquette
Eenares Railway
Wheeling & LB
Wisconsin Central Ee
Arnold
Wells Fargo
Butte & Boston
Teel & Wire
Colorado
General Electric
Ceres
Tatamatiqset
Wheat market report from New York to Paris and Northwest receipts
Wheat opened easy in New York and steady in the West as foreign houses sold September wheat. Northwest receipts reached 305 cars, with 188 last year. Corn opened weaker, then rallied slightly amid rain and dull weekly activity. Prime notes a dull, lifeless week with nominal grain receipts and spring wheat seeded, crop stands improving, and an earlier harvest likely by about two weeks.
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Messrs. Howard, Crosby & Co
New York
Buda Pesth
Paris
Prime
Aldermen Fights Over Theatre Pass Privileges
The Boston Aldermen stave off losing their theatre passes as the House kills a bill transferring theater license duties to the Police Board. Colby supports regulation. Sullivan, M. J. Sullivan, and Howland voice opposing or differing views as the measure is ordered to a third reading with 42 to 0 in favor, no roll call.
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Boston
Boston Board of Police
Colby
Board of Aldermen
Board of Police
Onelderman
Keith
Cambridge
M. J. Sullivan
J. Colby
Howland
Chelsea
Young Men and Shoes Move to Popular Prices in New England
The article notes that many young men feel excluded from exclusive footwear by price and praises Thayer, McNeill & Hodgkins for offering calf tan patent leather and enamel low shoes on the new T. M. H. last at popular prices. It highlights their quality, workmanship, and large, lasting business in the region.
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Esrsayer, McNeil & Hodgkins
Thayer, McNeil & Hodgkins
New England
Thayer, McNeill & Hodgkins
Temple Place
Dark cell protest sparks recount attempt in Legislature
Massachusetts lawmakers debate prison abuses after an incident at New Bedford Jail where a drunken woman was left in a dark cell. Rep. Parker condemns the practice and vows continued efforts to pass reform, citing other counties that have abandoned the dark cell and calling for prison investigations.
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Parker
New Bedford
Mary
Mr. Parker
Jesse Pomeroy
Bristol
Suffolk County
State Farm
Royal Blue Line Tours from Boston May 18
Advertises escorted tours from Boston on May 18 with fares five dollars and includes all expenses. Lists New York departures at two dollars. Itinerary available at 211 Washington Street Boston by A. J. Simmons.
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Gettysburg
Luray
Washington
Royal Blue Line
Boston
New York
Washington Street
A. J. Simmons
Amusing Antics On Harrison Avenue End With Drunken Chaos
Spectators watched two men, including a Chinese worker, drink whiskey and misbehave on Harrison Avenue near Dover. One man used a flatiron to press lamps and damp collars while singing ragtime, then collapsed into a barrel of water and declared he would help himself to death as police loomed.
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Harrison Avenue
Dover
John
Beuties Of Mt Clemens Guide From Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Railway issues a seventy page book reviewed as a handsome guide to Mt. Clemens Michigan. It covers the health and pleasure resort, hotels with capacities, a city history, maps and excursion routes. Free guide books available from Thomas Wynne, Boston agent.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
Detroit
Grand Trunk
Thomas Wynne
Boston
Mass for Major O Connor at Calvary Cemetery
A solemn high mass of requiem will be sung in the chapel of Calvary Cemetery for the repose of the soul of Major M J O Connor of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers Rev James Lee chaplain of the Ninth Regiment and intimate friend of Major O Connor will officiate as celebrant
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Calvary Cemetery
M. J. O’connor
Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers
James Lee
Ninth Regiment
O’connor
Elaborate Shuman Corner Display Honors Rev John F Cummins
A show window features a full length oil portrait of Rev. John F. Cummins, state chaplain, hung amid elaborate decorations. Flags adorn the setting, with a conspicuous motto on a second story angle proclaiming Charity extends beyond the grave into eternity.
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Shuman
John. F. Cummins
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