Market subdued as heavy selling eases before holiday
Wall Street trades slow with prices mostly down and little covering ahead of a two day holiday. Banks show a mixed loan position while a suspected oversell and large short interest loom. Amalgamated Copper and other majors fall, while some London support fades.
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Keene
London
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Union Pacific
Amalgamated
A. Harrison
Lewisohns
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Boston
New York
Sa Orda
Cetk Essence
Dorchester Society Holds May Party at Bloomfield Hall
The Dorchester Social and Literary Society hosted its annual May party at Bloomfield Hall last evening. The progressive men's group, with a Linden street clubhouse, drew several hundred friends for the event.
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Dorchester Social and Literary Society
Bloomfield Hall
Progressive Organization
Linden Street
Michael J. Davis
Thomas F. Finnegan
Thaddeus F. Anderson
J. G. Edwards
D. G. McFall
Terrence B. McCormick
M. W. Edwards
Alexander J. Mitchie
Edward F. Sheehan
J. J. McFall
Edward J. Ryan
Francis J. McCormick
A. Zottoh
J. P. Murphy
J. J. Halloran
James Wilkinson
Edward McLaughlin
P. L. Shannon
James H. Callahan
Trade Outlook Satisfactory Amid Weather Gains and Strikes
R G Dun and Co predicts improving weather for crops though garden produce losses in the East. Labor disputes and building trades strikes slow structural materials. East trade generally favorable. Boston sees better labor and retail distribution. Philadelphia carriage work busy. Baltimore hat trade strong. May rail earnings up 12.8 percent from last year, 25.6 percent above 1901.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Horrible death at Lowell plant as worker crushed
George Saltars a Greek employee at the American Hide and Seather Company plant in Lowell met a fatal end when mangled in a large rotary wheel this morning. His chest up body was ground to pieces, and death was instantaneous.
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Lowell
George Saltars
American Hide & Seather Company
Governor Pardons Worcester Man in Manslaughter Case
Worcester May 29 Governor Bates pardoned David Simonian who was serving a three year term for manslaughter of Jacob Dostuman two years ago. Simoni an is ill with consumption and his prior good record plus time served influenced the decision.
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Bates
David Simonian
Summer Street
Jacob Dostumian
Simonian
Plan for Cooperation Aimed at United States Leather Preferred Stock
A committee releases a circular detailing a cooperative plan for holders of United States Leather Company preferred stock. The plan, led by Edward M. Shepard John G. Johnson and R V Lindabury, seeks to address unpaid dividends and surplus while allowing in securities to satisfy portions of arrears. Copies available at Morton Trust Company and at 54 William Street.
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Leather Company
Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company
Morton Trust Company
Messrs
Edward M. Shepard
New York
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
R. V. Lindabury
Newark
N. J
Nassau Street
William Street
Amalgamated Copper Company to Hold Annual Meeting
Notice declares the Amalgamated Copper Company stockholders meet June 1, 1903 at 10 am in Jersey City offices to elect a board of directors and handle lawful business. Transfers within twenty days prior to the election cannot be voted as per New Jersey law. Secretary WM. G. Rockefeller signs dated May 2, 1903.
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Hudson County National Bank
Washington Street
Jersey City
N. J
New Jersey Corportions’ Agency
New Jersey
Stage Matters in Boston as Busy Theatre Season Winds Down
Boston theatre listings celebrate strong crowds for York State Folks at the Majestic and Peggy From Paris at Tremont while other venues announce new stars, long runs, and upcoming acts. Notable performers include James Lack aye and Ray J L Royce with varied programs across Grand Opera House Boston Theatre and Keith's.
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York State
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al Coleman
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Death Visits the Legislature Again Touching Nightingale
A second death within a week strikes the Legislature as Representative John Nightingale dies of heart disease. The shock halts routine business, adjourning early while the Marlboro and aldermanic bills are delayed and a new auto licensing draft is discussed. The Senate holds a brief session on routine matters.
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F. O. MacCartney
Rockland
Trust Company
Senate
House
Committee On
No tunnel under Washington Street approved by Boston transit panel
At a meeting attended by all commissioners and the chief engineer the Boston Transit Commission voted to abandon the Washington street elevated line tunnel plan. The panel ruled it inexpedient to build a tunnel south of Adams Square and did not commit to an alternative route, though several options are under review.
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Washington Street
Adams Square
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