Strong Market Despite Tight Money In New York Stocks
A brisk Wall Street session followed by a London holiday revealed strong buying in federal and American steel shares. Federal Steel led gains with over 4 percent while American Steel and Wire rose near 3 percent and National Steel gained about two points. Railway stocks recovered sharply with Manhattan Atchison preferred Missouri Pacific and Southern Railway preferred among leaders. Rumors of dividends on Federal Steel circulated as brokers speculated on future payments.
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New York
Ladysmith
London
Shorts
Federal Steel
American Steel
Wire
National Steel
Manhattan
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Southern Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Wall Street
Flower Interests
Standard Oil
Amalgamated Copper
Amalgamated
F. Augustus Heinze
Pennsylvania Furnace Company
H. Chauvenot
Chauvenot
Corp
Mercantile
John A
Chicago Junction 1 Ways and Stock Yard Company
Pullman Company
Little Tiger Mining Company
Herald
Bear Organs
Utah
Kidwell
Calumet
Arcadian Mill
Postal Selearers Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
The
Post
Calumet & Hecla
Osceola
Arcadian
Boston
Centennial
Eureka
Elms River
Fortuna
Montana
New England Gas and Coke
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Paris
Ontonagon Herald
Victoria
George Cappell
Isconsin Central Railroad Company
Wisconsin Central
Tron Mountain Road
Pinkham
Arcadian Copper Mine Featured in Market Commentary
The letter to the Financial Editor defends Arcadian copper and questions safety of investment by Standard Oil. It cites Calumet & Hecla and Osceola lodes, notes limited trading volume, and argues Arcadian’s value amid copper market chatter. References to Arcadian, Standard Oil, Calumet & Hecla, Osceola, and Boston merchants frame the debate.
Gale Struck the City Continues Weather Report
The storm moved north to Portsmouth and east to Eastport, Mo. Boston barometer fell from 90.28 to 29.90 and wind reached thirty miles per hour then slowed to sixteen. Weather Bureau notes winds decreasing as the gale spent its fury with Block Island at 56 mph and Sandy Hook at 40 mph by 8 p.m.
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Portsmouth
Eastport
Boston
Weather Bureau
Block Island
Sandy Hook
Storm in the Harbor Amid Gale Ties Down Fleet
A major gale grips the harbor trapping about twenty five Down East fishing vessels and sail ships. The Revenue cutter Manning seeks distressed vessels while captains describe rough seas and shifting winds. Several tows suffer damage with barges adrift and one schooner tows for Provincetown Harbor awaiting better weather.
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Revenue Cutter
Manning
Rowe's Wharf
Lockhart
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Prince Edward
St. John
N. B
Howes
Philadelphia & Reading
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
T Wharf
Provincetown
Governor Russell
Pallas
South Channel
Swatara
Coleraine
Draper
Sandy Hock
Mary E. Hagan
George W. Townsend
S. C. Tryon
Southport
New York
Cathead
Cape Cod
Bay State
Portland
Penobscot
Bangor
Liverpool Wheat Markets Edge Higher on Liverpool Decline
Liverpool opened unchanged to 144d higher and Chicago wheat rose as foreign orders favored buying. A private Liverpool cable noted Transvaal reverses offset easier American cables, with morning gains to a fair demand, closing 5-4 higher. Bradstreet’s weekly wheat stocks showed a drop, while receipts and cars compared with last week and last year.
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Messie, Howard, Crosby & Co
Liverpool
Chicago
Transvaal
Bradstreet
N. W
Majuba Hill Disaster Reported in Front Page Column
The column describes a battle near Lady smith where Royal Irish Fusiliers No 10 mountain battery and Gloucestershire regiment were surrounded and capitulated. A hospital orderly delivered a letter from survivors asking to bury the dead. The piece blames the plan and notes no troop blame, while reporters inquire at the war office amid gloom for Irish and Gloucestershire families.
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Royal Irish Fusiliers
No. 10 Mountain Battery
Gloucestershire Regiment
Fusiliers
War Office
Ladysmith
George White
Gloucestershire
Ireland
London
White
Joubert
Majuba Hill
Cree Ee J
Republican Banquet Highlights Roosevelt Lodge and Party Unity
A Republican banquet featured spirited praise for Roosevelt and Lodge with strong attacks on the Democratic Party. Governor Wolcott defended Philippine policy, while Hart received unexpected cheers from the crowd. The evening emphasized Republican progress, anti trust rhetoric, and loyalty to the party's principles.
Hayes Speech Frames McKinley Bid and War Policy
President Hayes outlines Massachusetts Republicans backing William McKinley for renomination and re election. He defends a vigorous Philippines war effort, contrasts opponents with Cleveland, and urges courage to advance education and liberty across new possessions.
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Hayes
Massachusetts
William Mckinney
United States
Philippines
Grover Cleveland
China
William McKinley
Wolcott Lauds Service as Massachusetts Governor
Governor Wolcott delivers a valedictory speech reflecting on seven years as Lieutenant Governor and Governor. He thanks Massachusetts voters for support, admits possible mistakes, and expresses pride in his tenure and the state moving forward under a successor with strong political ideals and respect. He critiques the opposition for silence on state issues and notes the Democratic platform’s call for silver coinage.
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Wolcott
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Httie
Lieutenant Governor Crane Addresses Republican Club
Lieutenant Governor Crane congratulates the Republican Club officers and members for their meeting and service to the party. He expresses gratitude for the welcome and pledges support for victory in the upcoming elections, including the 1900 presidential race.
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Vtieutenant
Crane
Republican Club
Republican Party
Mr Bates Speech Asks Senate for Clear Policy
The Honorable John L Bates speaks to the President and audience urging a firm policy response. He stresses unity and timely action while addressing concerns raised by fellow members and attendees.
A Veteran's Story by George Lewis of Shamokin
A Shamokin man eighty years old shares his long battle with catarrh spanning fifty years. He reports no relief from numerous remedies until using Dr Agnew's Catarrh Powder. His account reflects a positive personal health testimonial from a veteran reader.
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George Lewis
Shamokin
Agnew
Roosevelt Speech Praises Massachusetts Republicans and Civic Righteousness
In a Massachusetts address Governor Theodore Roosevelt lauds local Republicans for civic righteousness and sanity. He contrasts opponents' misrepresentations with calls to support U.S. actions in the Philippines and criticizes figures tying Washington and Lincoln to modern reformers.
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Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Speech On Philippine War Policy and Hague Peace Conference
The speaker asserts the need to quell the Philippine insurrection by force, citing General Leonard Wood’s actions in Santiago as a model. He praises peace prospects in Cuba and highlights roles in the Hague peace talks, while deflecting blame by crediting Congress for recent foreign policy decisions.
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Philippines
New Engand
Leonard Wood
Santiago
General Castillo
Alway
The
Hague
Mon Iniey
Peace treaty secured Philippines as Alaska was given
The speaker asserts the treaty of peace ratified by the Senate gave the Philippines, comparing it to Alaska. He criticizes anti expansionists and demagogues who would abandon duties in the Philippines, warning that peace without resolve would bring disaster and bloodshed, likening it to Civil War concessions.
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Philippine
Mr. Hayes
Chicago
Philippines
Bryan
New
Ohio
New York
Lentz
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Altgeld
Illinois
Henry
Aguinaldo
United States
Senate
Alaska
Penmonet
Sitting Bull
Geronimo
Senator Lodge Talks Policy on Philippines and Immigration
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge argues for a plain policy approach to the Philippines and defends immigration restriction. He ties American wage aims to farmers and workers to government action, urging subsidized ships to counter foreign subsidies and protect domestic competition.
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United States
Never, never, never is the answer to the question
A speaker defends duty and honor in wartime Philippines policy, opposing surrender or retreat. He argues the United States must preserve sovereignty, avoid turning to anarchy, and stand with the army until victory. He invokes faith in democracy and warns against capitulation or withdrawal.
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Philippines
Spain
Russia
Germany
Rome
Europe
France
Madrid
Moscow
Union
United States
Dewey
Democratic Rally Attended by 600 in Haverhill
In Haverhill a Democratic rally was held at City Hall with 600 attendees amid a storm. D H McGuire presided as ER Gerry Brown from Brockton, Paine Jr governor candidate, George Fred Williams, and Quincy A Lathrop spoke on Social Democracy and Republican departures from early principles.
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Haverhill
D. H. McGuire
Gerry Brown
Brockton
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
George Fred Williams
Quincy A. Lathrop
Boston
Brown
Mr. Williams
Lathrop
Republican Party
All for Alderman O'Toole rally at Tammany Hall
Regular Democrats at 19 Hampshire street endorsed Alderman Frank J. O'Toole for renomination and pledged support for Paine and Mack in the state campaign. John F. White presided and lauded O'Toole and the gubernatorial ticket. speakers included Timothy Crowley John H. Donovan and Thomas H. Dowd.
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Tammany Hall
Hampshire Street
Frank J. O'Toole
Messrs. Paine and Mack
John F. White
Alderman O'Toole
Timothy Crowley
John H. Donovan
Thomas H. Dowd
Mo O'Toole
Board of Aldermen
Murphy Rally Spurs Boston Civic Praise in Concordia Hall
A large Democratic rally in favor of John R. Murphy was held at Concordia Hall 1492 Columbus avenue Ward 22. Jr. Murphy spoke on improvements he led while heading the fire wire and water departments. He faced frequent applause and was followed by James A. Gallivan James H. Conley Frederick J. Kneeland and Mr Dolan. James W. Gibbons presided.
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John R. Murphy
Concordia Hall
Columbus Avenue
Ward 22
Hickory Club Endorses Local Candidates in Meeting
A large Hickory Club gathering in Goldsmith Hall Ward 19 with 200 members unanimously endorsed James Dempsey for Senator in the ninth district, William J. Mooney and John E. Thompson for Representatives, and Michael O'Brien for Alderman from the fifth district.
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Hickory Club
Goldsmith Hall
James Dempsey
William J. Mooney
John E. Thompson
Michaell O’brien
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Edward H. Noyes
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Jean Dictionary
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Thomas N. Hart
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Alpheus Sanford
John W. Kimball
Hosea M. Knowlton
William H. Moody
A. H. Goetting
George P. Lawrence
Francis H. Appleton
J. H. Walker
George von I. Meyer
George H. Lyman
Henry Cabot Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
Bihu B. Hayes
Roger Wolcott
W. Murray Crane
John JL. Bates
A. P. Gardner
J. Q. A. Brackett
W.S. Knox
W. D. Sohier
Fred H. Gillett
George G. Crocker
William 8. Greene
Ernest W. Roberts
William M. Olin
E. P. Shaw
George BE. Smith
Elihu B. Hayes
Democratic Party
Delaware
New Jersay
New Jersey
Paine
American Sugar Refining Company
American Tobacco Company
United States Rubber Company
United States Leather Company
South
America
President Hayes
Imperial Republic
Free School
Gov. Wolcott
Mr. Crane
John L. Bates
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Murphy
Hickory Club Indorses
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