American Linseed Company Stock Exchange Plan
The American Linseed Company announces a plan to exchange all its stock for stock of the Union Lead and Oil Company. The combined Union capital stock will be 17 million dollars, with two thirds of American Linseed stock required for exchange. Deposits must be made by June 5, 1901, with transfer receipts issued upon deposit.
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New York
American Linseed Company
Union Lead and Otl Company
Union Lead and Oil Company
American Tinseed Company
Union Lead and Oil
NEW York Security and Trust Company
Wall Street
New York City
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
City OF Chicago
Board of Directors
GUY_G. MAJOR
Guy G. Major
Frank H. Ray
William P
Augustus N. Eddy
John L. Severance
Gomer E. Highley
George GG. Metzger
John W. Hirst
Robert H. Adams
John W. Daniels
Will Pay Cash for These Stocks in Boston
An ad seeks to buy stocks including Edison Electric and incandescent gas light companies. P O Box 2903 Boston is listed for responses and offers.
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Eate Electric
Incandescent Gas Light— At Co
Gopner
Arivane
Ame Lowes A Ee Bvestmements 9
P.O. Box
Boston
Polar expedition faces rival party over food supplies
New York dated May 23 reports Baldwin Zeigler expedition may start in June with tension as Zeigler claims another polar party plans to trail and live off their supplies. He warns of deadly force if any theft occurs and vows to protect his crew and provisions for three years. Captain Baldwin reportedly safeguards scientists to avoid family pressure as he pushes toward the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baldwin- Zeigler
Mr. Zeigler
Captain Baldwin
Suspect Balkins Held on Grand Jury Bond Drop
May 23 Newton report shows Joseph Balkins arrested by inspector Ether and Officer McKensie for suspected theft of 1046 from Dominic Kasowski at 10 Mechanics Street. Balkins pleaded not guilty as probable cause was found and he was held for the grand jury under 800 dollar bond.
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RAND
Newton
Ether
McKenszi
Joseph Balkins
Dominic Kasowski
Atsowski
Mechanics Street
Balkins
Great Belcher Mine Rich Ore Strike Reported
Report from the Great Belcher mine near Philadelphia notes a rich ore strike at 500 feet depth with an eight foot vein of copper ore and high assay values. The finding, tied to Charlies D Craten, promises substantial dividends and potential wealth for investors in the operation.
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Charlies D. Craten
Delphia
Arisona
Market dullness and late selling hit stocks on Thursday
A quiet trading day saw uneven tone with early firming in Erie and Reading and other issues, followed by midday dullness. In late trading a broad price decline emerged as traders anticipated lower prices and potential export demand for gold, while Northern Pacific rose briefly on renewed Morgan Harriman tension.
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Erie
Reading
Delaware & Hudson
Lackawanna
Missouri
Union Pacific
Morgan-Harriman
J. Ransom Bridge
Boston Stock Exchange
Pacific Milk Company
Boston Stock Sales Highlights May 23
Boston reports the day’s top and bottom stock sales with closing bid and asked prices. The list covers major listings and market activity observed in the May 23 session, reflecting price ranges and liquidity.
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Boston
Skat Tournament Ends ashat Club Formed in Boston
After a two week contest at Boston Turn Hall, Victor Brusendorff launched the skat tournament attracting German American players. David Davidson reached 1000 points and four table winners prepared for prize presentations with all players in attendance. Enthusiasm spurred a New England Skat Club with John Wirth as president and several officers named.
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Boston Turn Hall
Victor Brusendorff
Boston
Europe
Germany
David Davidson
New England Skat Club
John Wirth
Oberkiebitz
John Schaefer
U. K
Oscar Schmidt
Clouten
Ces
Skat
Jamaica Plain Dump Fire Stirs Health Fear Of Disease
A vacant lot bounded by Centre Walden Bickford and Arklow streets in Jamaica Plain is burning under orders of the health department. Neighbors report choking smoke and a link to outbreaks in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. Officials say the debris will be filled in and covered by earth, but residents fear the nuisance will not end.
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Jamaica Plain
Centre
Walden
Bickford
Arklow Streets
Health Department
Roxbury
Jamaica’ Plain
Durgin
Board of
T Th
P. W. Benjamin
Benjamin
Woman in Black Faces Fatal Carbolic Acid Poisoning
A young woman, not yet 30, is dying at City Hospital after ingesting carbolic acid bought near Washington and Beret streets. She was found at Dover street in severe agony. She gave conflicting names and addresses, including Catherine Coleman and 7% Laconia street, while authorities seek her identity. Her attire, all black, and dyed hair are noted as clues.
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Washington and
Beret Streets
Dover Street
Catherine Coleman
Worcester
Laconia Street
Décatur ‘Street
Despondent man attempts suicide at Marine Park
Francis Flynn of South Boston cut his throat with a razor at Marine Park due to despondency and fear of blindness. He rested comfortably last night. Once a skilled blacksmith with the N Y N H railroad, he is married and lives at 66 Dorchester Avenue. A year of eye trouble after a work accident left him nearly blind.
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Francis Flynn
South Boston
Marine Park
Flynn
N. Y
N. H
H. Tailroad
Dorchester Avenue
Thieves Break Into Berkeley Street Apartment
Burglars entered the rear roof area on Berkeley Street and forced open the door to Frank E. Wilson's apartment between 3 30 and 6 30 last night. Every room was ransacked but the intruders left with little to show for their efforts, despite seeking a large sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Street
Frank E. Wilson
Melrose Club Wins Interclub Bowling Championship
Melrose A C lost the overall pin total 120 to 117 but claimed the split prize with a $20 award. Sherman led the Melrose Club with a 96 single and high three game score as Jake added strong pin averages. Barker of the Melrose A C posted 22 points across three games.
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Melrose A. C
Melrose Club
Sherman
Jake
Barker
Cyclists Train Ahead of Park Race Meet This Saturday
Cycles train at Charles River Park as Butler, Walthorn, and Champion shine in a 1 2 mile pace workout. The trio display sprint and endurance on Wednesday, with Champion showing the swift bursts before settling into a steady, fast pace.
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Charles River Park
Butler
Walthour
Champion
Elkes Triumphs In 20 Mile Motor Pace At Baltimore
Fifty one hundred spectators watched Harry Elkes of the United States defeat Watson Coleman in a 20 mile motor paced race at Harford Avenue Coliseum Baltimore. Elkes won by one mile over Coleman completing 312 laps in 31 minutes and 23 seconds. Five twenty mile records were broken with Jimmy Michael holding the previous mark.
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Baltimore
Harry Elkes
United States
Watson
Coleman
Harford Avenue Coliseum
Elkes
Jimmy Michael
Nelson Defeats Deur in Buffalo Mile Race
A race in Buffalo ends with Nelson defeating Deur in a mile dash. Time and full results are unclear due to damaged text. Nelson led early and held the finish, with Deur close behind.
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Ae Nelson
Boeken
Harvard Juniors Defeat Freshmen In Class Baseball
The Harvard Juniors won the class baseball championship by defeating the Freshmen 14 to 9. The Juniors rallied with timely hits as Freshmen errors and two Fyman batters in the lineup contributed to the win.
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Harvard
Hman
En Scharges
Wreshman
Foreies
Fosdick
Harvard Second Nine Defeats Vermont In Close Baseball Battle
The Harvard nine edged the University of Vermont 9 to 6 on Soldiers Field in a well played contest. Winsor twice starred for Harvard but the game featured only two errors per side and a fair display of fielding.
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Harvard
University OF Vermont
Crimson
Homeless Mary Ann Stevens in Critical Condition at City Hospital
Mary Ann Stevens, found exhausted on the Common Monday night, remains at City Hospital in danger from exposure and illness. Efforts to locate her relatives have failed, and her prolonged hardships including lack of food and sleeping outdoors threaten her life.
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Mary Ann Stevens
King of Dead Beats Caught In Police Case
Inspector Rooney Patterson subject Saunders in an arrest during a city tour. Saunders claimed to be the savend as detectives seized money from his schemes. A letter and photographs linked Gould and others to Sterns and a Boston operation. He served months in the correction system after pleading.
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Rooney Ee Patterson ‘Paar
Eugene L
Nate
Wangate Ts
Bach Erar
Bay
Saunders
Boston
Amo
Seake Ee
Gould
Wife and Three Children Gone
William Moran of Back Bay asks police to locate his wife Cecília Moran and their three children after she left the home on Wednesday afternoon. Moran, distraught, believes her flight may be part of ongoing household disputes and has friends searching in Everett.
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William Moran
Massachusetts Avenue
Back Bay
Cécilia
Captain Evans
Irs
Moran
Everett
Berwin's Chances Rise in Confirmation as Principal Assessor
Ex-Alderman William Berwin gains momentum for confirmation as Principal Assessor amid party maneuvering. Rumors swirl of a rival candidate Carl Biesenbach and a push from prominent Republicans, while Berwin denies pressuring the board and dismisses a promised deal with Mayor Hart.
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William Berwinn
Ae Grace
Ory
Berwin
Memselves
Waele
Art
Carl Blesenbach
Gerry
Jemalon
Biesenbach
Mr. Berwin
R. Berwin
Manf Hart
Cne
Mr. Biesenbach
Fires ravage two New York and Amarillo sites totaling $200000
Two fires cause extensive damage in New York and Amarillo. In Brooklyn a large brick engine house owned by local firms burned, destroying several businesses. In Amarillo a devastating blaze wiped out two or more stores and warehouses, marking the worst fire in the city’s history.
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York
Brooklyn
Amarillo
Tex
Netty Tana
Senatorial Debate Over School Support Bill Ends in Rejection
In Berkshire, Mr Post led opposition to a House bill for a one million dollar annual school aid. Mr Tolman mocked the aid as education while others supported the measure. The poll failed 15 to 10 with five pairs. main supporters included Attwill and Post, while Butler and Morse led the opposing side.
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Senate
Post
Berkshire
House
Tolman
Robbé
Lawrence
Plymouth
Nutt
Middlesex
Attwill
Blodgett
Clancy
Codeman
Currier
Corser
Dowd
Kitzgerald
Gardner
Howland
Seaver
Sullivan
Wood
Butler
Day
Fletcher
Harrington
Holt
Huntress
Manning
Morse
Sparks
Marsh
Fales
Shaw
Luscombe
Clemence
Porter
Jones
William
Boston Voting Machines Bill Reconsidered and Amended
Mr Codman of Suffolk moved to reconsider the rejection of the Boston voting and counting machines bill and proposed amendments. Mr Shaw of Suffolk mocked a sudden attitude shift and moved postponement to learn the motive. The amendment was adopted and the bill advanced to a third reading by 14 to 11, with a roll call 17 yes 11 no and three pairs, and Codman’s amendments place the expense in the Boston election department and set the act to take effect after January 1, 1902.
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Codman
Suffolk
Boston
Shaw
Messrs. Codman and
Howland
New Caucus Legislation Aims to Regulate Enrolment
Suffolk official Mr. Howland outlines a substitute bill to curb disfranchisement in caucuses. The proposal allows any voter to participate if enrolled or takes an oath affirming party affiliation. adjournment would end a vote.
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Howland
Suffolk
Controversy Over Militia Law Proposal Sparks House Debate
In the House yesterday Mr Weeks of Fall River moved to refer the militia reform measure to the next General Court. He argued amendments will be offered in both chambers and that sweeping changes to the naval brigade are likely. After lengthy debate the reference to the next General Court was postponed to today.
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Daniel A. Buckley
Cambridge News
Middlesex County Court
Buckley
Harvard College
John Buckley
Moynahan
Cambridge
Weeks
Fall River
General Court
Spen
Senate
House
Canal and Dam Favored by Ways and Means
The committee on Ways and Means reports ought to pass in a new draft a survey by the Harbor and Land Commission to study a Fall River to Boston canal. It also proposes a dam across the Charles River between Cambridge and Boston with costs shared equally by Boston and Cambridge.
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Committee On
Harbor and Land Commission
Fall River
Boston
Charles River
Cambridge
Somerville Opposes Bill On Municipal Lighting Plant Costs
Mr Foster of Somerville opposes a bill restricting cities and towns with municipal lighting plants from paying more for existing plants than duplication costs. The measure was defended by Mr Adams of Melrose and passed to be engrossed by a voice vote.
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Foster
Somerville
Adams
Melrose
Repeal Debate on Haverhill Gas Charter Substitution
Mr Carey of Haverhill urged substituting the bill to repeal the charter of the Haverhill Gas Securities Company for the adverse report of the committee on manufactures. Mr Bemis of Foxboro opposed the substitution arguing no Gas Commission recommendations this year. Mr McKinley of Lowell and Mr McPherson of Mansfield supported the bill. The chamber substituted the bill by voice vote.
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Carey
Haverhill
Haverhill Gas Securities Company
Committee On Manufactures
Bemis
Foxboro
McKinley
Lowell
McPherson
Mramsham
Boston Legislature Debates Aluminum Salts and Municipal Lighting
Mr Reed of Taunton opposes a bill restricting sale of drink mixes containing aluminum or zinc salts. The measure targets baking powders with alum. The house later engrosses a motion by Mr Peck of Boston. A separate bill seeks to create a municipal lighting plant in Bedford. Several lines discuss referral to committee and tabled actions.
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Reed
Taunton
Peck
Boston
Franklin Institute Department
Bedford
Amalgamated Copper seeks absorption of Boston firms
Representatives from copper companies and speakers from Boston met in New York on May 23 amid reports of significant developments. An Amalgamated official denied peace talks with Mr. Einze and said two days of conferences focused on absorbing the Boston and Montana and the Butte and Boss holdings into the Amalgamated Copper Company.
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Boston
New York
N.Y
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Boston & Montana
Butte’ & Boston
Butte & Boston
Annaconda
Montana
Butte
Old Dominion
Negensene
O. D
Luce
Isle Royale
Ani
Lake
Huron
Emma
Butte Mining 4& A
Boston & Coeeengs
Butte & Roston Copper
Acivemnenen Co Company
Spe Meres
Sécona
Amalgamated Copper
Fea. Selaise
Mpany
Einze
Butte & Boss
Amalgamated Cope
Dorchester Man Killed in Night Accident at Cedar Grove Station
James D. Shute, 50, of 1081 Agams Street, Dorchester, was instantly killed at the Cedar Grove station of the Bi cate totaamees the night while attending to board inward bound trash. Shute was married and had several children.
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James D. Shute
Agams Street
Dorchester
Cedar Grove
Shute
Willie McCormick inquest verdict on accidental drowning
New York May 23 an inquest into the disappearance of 12 year old Willie McCormick was held. The jury returned a verdict of death by accidental drowning.
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York
Willie McCormick
Cores
Lynch
Willie M’cormick
Unclear fragment hints at a young swimmer
Fragmentary OCR mentions a young swimmer named Martin Fi pa aes and an eight year old age note, with unclear surrounding details about years, months, or events.
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Ence
Martin Fi
Anne
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el & Te
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Meg
Balto
Obie
Canada
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Colorado
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Del
Lack West
BE & Western
S & Nash Eensee
Hattan Loweeaeewere
Etropolitan
Norfolk
Weatern
Pacific
Ontario, & Western
Northern Pacific
Osee
Union
Pete Vevesere
Weteen
Wheeling & Ly Bea
Wisconsi
Corsie Am R & Foundry
Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transat Gas Iron
Consoli One
Continente
Ritz
Recknagel
August Clouten
Ea A
Pest
Hart
Dr. Durgin
Sanitary Division
Elson
Deur
King OF
Him
Fall River Canal
Bill
NEW Caucus
Haverhill Gas
Lawrence Child
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