Copper stocks and market pulse from Pinkham’s column
A long market recap with copper and oil highlights. Copper bears clash with bulls as London and New York trade push prices higher. Continental Zinc shows promise while others like Amalgamated Arcadian Parrot Utah gain. Odds of a strong copper rally cited by experts as favorable long term.
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New York
Calumet & Hecla
Leonard Lewisohn
Lewisohn Bros
Rothschilds
Anaconda
Arcadian
Boston & Montana
Old Dominion
Parrot
Utah
Isle Royale
Osceola
Continental Zinc
Messr
Hayden, Stone & Co
Kohinoor
Continental Company
Elm River
Standard Oil
Amalgamated
Utte
Pinkham
Market Highlights and Cure Claim in Adv Promos
Boston reports today’s top and bottom sales and the closing bid asked prices. An accompanying ad asserts Dean's Ointment provides instant relief and permanent cure for itching piles, priced at 50 cents at any drug store.
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Boston
Dean
Wheat market steady start in Liverpool amid Transvaal nerves
Messrs. Howard Crosby & Co report wheat opened steady up 4 cents from last night, aided by small Liverpool advance. Nervousness grew on Transvaal concerns, with later heavy selling and dull trade. Visible wheat supply expected to rise by 750000 to 1000000 bushels next week. Liverpool close up 1/8 with Argentine shipments 668000. Northwest receipts 851 cars, vs 1331 year ago.
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Messrs. Howard
Crosby & Co
Liverpool
Transvaal
Northwest
Shaw-Tague Hearing Over Ward 3 Ballot Protest
President John H. Lee of the Democratic city committee will hold a 3 p m hearing today on ex Senator David B Shaw.s protest to the validity of the Ward 3 ticket filed by Senator Peter F Tague. Shaw seeks to have the ticket thrown off the ballot claiming blank forms were used. Tague says the blank was given to him and that he did not notice the error. He questions the committee's responsibility and alleges irregularities and secrecy by the strategy board requiring explanation.
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John H. Lee
Democratic City Committee
David B. Shaw
Ward Committee
Peter F. Tague
Ward 3
Shaw
Corbett
Tague
Strategy Board
Paine Campaign Rallies Reach Thousands in Boston
Democratic Governor candidate Robert Treat Paine Jr. and running mate John H. Mack with E Gerry Brown and speakers including Fitzgerald Kelcher Gallivan Dennison rallied in Boston wards 2 6 8 19 and 20. The visits with Chairman Lee and Secretary McNary drew large crowds and signaled strong election day turnout.
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Robert Treat Paine, Jr
John H. Mack
E. Gerry Brown
Fitzgerald
Kelcher
Gallivan
Joseph A. Dennison
Boston
Paine
Mack
Lee
McNary
State Organization
Paine and allies attack McKinley policy in Ward 6 rally
In a Ward 6 gathering amid Gotham clashes, Robert Treat Paine Jr and John H Mack led a sharp denunciation of the McKinley administration over Philippine policy and trusts. Congressman Fitzgerald urged Democrats to vote against Republican tickets, citing state debt growth and calls for reform. Senator Kelcher lauded Paine and predicted a Democratic governor, while E S P U endorsed John Quinn Jr for Board of Aldermen.
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Jeffries
Sharkey
Gotham
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
John H. Mack
Fitzgerald
John A. Kellner
North End
McKinley
Robert Treat Paine
Pacific Ocean
Europe
South America
Heaver
England
America
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Crane
General Otis
Philippine Islands
State House
Commonwealth
Paine
The
Ward 6
Kelcher
Democrats Rally Across Wards with Paine Mack in City
Tonight Democrats in Ward 18 meet Paine and Mack for Governor and Lieutenant Governor at Cabot street ward room. Ward 17 gathers at Vine Street Church Dudley street. Ward 9 hosts an 8 o clock rally at Old Franklin schoolhouse with Paine and Mack and other leaders including Fitzgerald and Gargan. Large South Boston turnout planned with music fireworks at Gray's Hall Broadway. Wards 14 and 15 unite for a joint rally representing both wards.
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Cabot Street
Bath House
Paine and Mack
Old Vine Street
Dudley Street
Corner Vine
Old Franklin
Paine and
Mack
Congressman Fitzgerald
Conry
Thomas J. Gargan
Charles I. Quirk
John A. Kelcher
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Richard J. Hayes
John J. Gartland
Malachi L. Jennings
William A. McDevitt
Isaac Rosnosky
Boston
Gray’s Hall
Broadway
Corner Street
A. O. H. Smoke Talk at Knights of St Rose Hall
A large audience filled Knights of St Rose Hall at 17 Worcester Street for an A O H event by Division 62 Roxbury. President Martin J Padden presided as Hon John R Murphy spoke on The Progress of the Celt in America after a concert by noted artists.
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Knights of St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Division 62
Roxbury
Martin J. Padden
John R. Murphy
Murphy
America
Democratic Rally Draws 600 in Milford Town Hall
The Milford Town Hall event drew about 600 voters with speakers including Congressman-elect John R. Thayer of Worcester who addressed imperialism and gubernatorial race comparisons. Others were George Fred Williams and William N. Osgood plus candidates Dr. W. J. Welch and George W. Stoddard.
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Milford
Mass
George Fred Williams
John R. Thayer
Worcester
William N. Osgood
Malden
W. J. Welch
George W. Stoddard
Upton
Thayer
Paine
Crane
Republican Withdrawals from City Tickets Latest Filing Deadline
The 3 PM deadline passed for withdrawals from Republican municipal and ward committee tickets and aldermanic nominations. Secretary Sands received many withdrawals including Greenhood who backed Risteen in Ward 10. other withdrawals affected Patterson Slo cuc Wingate Williams Scampton and Imovill across wards 5 6 10 11.
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Republican Municipal
Ward Committee
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Sands
Republican City Committee
David H. Greenhood
Ward
Alfred C. Risteen
Councilmanic
Henry F. Patterson
L. M. Slocum
Frank E. Wingate
James F. Williams
William Scampton
Weard
Enrico Imovill
Democrats Rally in Ward 20 Back Paine and Mack
About 200 Democrats gathered in the Ward 20 wardroom at Meeting House Hill for Paine and Mack. Speakers included John H. Mack Alderman Patrick F. McDonald and Rev. Robert E. Bisbee who declared England deserves a thrashing and voiced hopes the Boers win.
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Paine
Mack
Meeting House Hill
John H. Mack
Robert E. Bisbee
Repverell
Patrick F. McDonald
William L. Callahan
Mr. Bisbee
England
Felt Nominated for Representative by Ward 7 Republicans
The Republicans of Ward 7 nominate David O. Felt for Representative to the General Court. He brings twenty one years of service in various departments including a long posting at the Washington street and Temple place crossing. Felt is described as fluent, convincing, and helpful, with membership in numerous fraternal and public societies.
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Ward 7
David O. Felt
Washington Street
Temple Place
Felt
Gettysburg Post No. 191
G. A. R., Knights Templars
Mystic Shrine, Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Odd Fellows, Vermont Association
Vermont Veterans’ Association
The
Sons of the American Revolution
East Boston Democratic Rally Draws Large Crowd
A Ward 2 Democratic rally in East Boston filled Lyceum Hall last night. Alderman Frederick W. Day presided as speakers included Robert Treat Paine Jr, Joseph A. Conry ex chairman of the Board of Aldermen, Senator William J. Donovan, Representative James H. Donovan, Councilman Joseph F. Hickey, Senator John A. Kelcher, Thomas J. Doyle and Congressman Fitzgerald.
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Boston
Lyceum Hall
Frederick W. Day
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Joseph A. Conry
Board of Aldermen
William J. Donovan
James H. Donovan
Joseph F. Hickey
John A. Kelcher
Thomas J. Doyle
Fitzgerald
Broadway
William C. Tirrell
Common Council
Stephen Hughes
Timothy F. Crowley
John J. Griffin
W. H. Barry
P. IF. Kelley
Mr. Tirrell
Suffolk Social Club
Hugh W. Bresnahan
Martin Frank Battles
Ward 19
Columbus Avenue
C. P. Nangle
Flanagan
Feneno
Doyle
Finneran
F. P. Maguire
J. J. McCarty
Percy Rogers
John H. Mack
George Fred Williams
Naphen
Charles I. Quirk
Timothy E. McCarthy
John J. Mansfield
James M. Curley
Ward 18
Woodbury Hall
James H. Doyle
Tremont Street
Great Meeting in Ward 8 Demands Imperialism Debate
The Ward 8 gathering featured Mr. Paine and many speakers arguing imperialism and expansion. E. J. Donovan guided the rally's proceedings with leading involvement from Paine and others.
Public meeting on expansion and monopoly in Wakefield
Tonight in Hibernian Hall Wakefield Leon Egges of Boston and Mr Quincy A Lothrop discuss expansion and monopoly. Dean of Wakefield father of the inheritance tax will preside at the gathering.
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Hibernian Hall
Wakefield
Leon Egges
Boston
Quincy A. Lothrop
Dean of
Indorsed John Quina Jr at Boston Toneshoremen meet
At a regular meeting of the Boston Toneshoremen's Provident Union members endorsed John Quina Jr. for a leadership post. The discussion occurred during the society's regular session.
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John Quina, JR
Boston Toneshoremen’s Provident Union
Delightful Relief from Catarrh Testimony
Buffalo resident Buckley testifies that Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieved years of catarrh after two months of use. The ad lists E. Woodward & Co and Hunt & Co as sellers along with W. D. Wheeler.
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Stev. A. LD. Buckley
Buffalo
Agnew
E. Woodwa & Co
Bromfield St
Hunt & Co
Washington | At
W. D. Wheeler
Massachusetts Ave
London Fears Continued Worst News From South Africa
British fears rise as a plague outbreak is reported near Cape Colony with three cases at Bingersdorp. Troop movements threaten spread while Mafeking relief and Colenso developments heighten anxiety about Ladysmith and the Tugela front. Lord Salisbury worries for his son at Mafeking.
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Paris
London
South Africa
Bingersdorp
Cape Colony
Mafeking
Lord Salisbury
Colenso
Ladysmith
Buller
Coltenso
Joubert
Rallwa
Tugela River
Grief Over Inaction Amid Indian Struggle Expressed
A letter laments the lack of European intervention as Indians suffer, voicing regret that peace hopes remain unfulfilled and urging stronger efforts to aid those in need.
Dominion offers second South Africa contingent
Ottawa reports the Dominion government has offered the imperial authorities a second contingent to join forces in the Transvaal after the Ladysmith disaster. No difficulty is expected in raising the volunteers.
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Ottawa
South Africa
Transvaal
Ladysmith
Third Annual A O H Concert and Ball in Boston
The third annual concert and ball of Division 42 A O H Boston was held at Roughan Hall Charles Town with about 900 attendees. Presidents of sixty nine divisions and Suffolk County Directory officers were present along with Daughters of Joirinn members. The hall was lavishly decorated and costumes were noted as many ladies displayed fine attire. The grand march opened with the President leading the procession.
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Boston
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
Suffolk County
Daughters of Joirinn
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
England summons more militia mobilizes thirty five battalions
London with an army order directs authorities to mobilize thirty five battalions of militia at their headquarters on dates after November second.
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London
Miliia
Plague Reports Rise as Boer Forces Rally
Lorenzo Marques reports five Boers and 5000 men concentrating at Bethulie Bridge with substantial food. Burghersdorp records three more plague cases in a delayed transmission dispatch.
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Lorenzo Marques
Bethulie Bridge
Burghersdorp
Boer Movements and British Reinforcement Plans
Despatches describe Boer efforts to block Ladysmith and guard bridges while Jubert directs forces toward Colenso and Zululand. Reports note a British mobilization of twenty more regiments and a potential Kimberley relief column, with European powers debating naval strength and alliances. A social note lists hundreds of wedding couples led by Thomas Maguire with families and friends.
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Ladysmith
Colenso
Orange Free State
Raders
Joubert
White
Greytown
Pietermaritzburg
Kimberley
Deaar Junction
War Office
Buller
Figaro
Washington
Great Britain
McKinley
Spain
United States
Europe
Africa
Germany
Mafeking
Value of Colenso Bridge Guard and Vulnerability
A Westminster Gazette analysis warns Colenso rail bridge over the Tugela as a key vulnerable point between Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg. It notes the risk from long range artillery and suggests naval 12-pounders and bluejackets guard the structure, while a telegram reports guards posted at vulnerable sites along the line.
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London
Colenso
Westminster Gazette
Ladysmith
Pietermaritzburg
Tugela
Sinking of Japanese Sealing Schooner by Russian Gun Boat
The whaling bark Charles W Morgan reports the Japanese sealing schooner on Russian preserves was sunk by the gun boat Alexis. Twenty one crew members aboard. three rescued, eighteen drowned. Another Japanese schooner, found on forbidden grounds, was sunk as it attempted escape.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles W.morgan
Alexis
Morgan
Paris Council Passes Resolutions on England Fees
Paris Municipal Council today passed resolutions offering its sympathy to England over fees charged to the city. The action follows a session where members expressed concern about the financial burden and discussed possible formal protests.
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City Council
England
Paris
Contests in Wards 17 and 21 for Alderman Nominees
Republican factions in Wards 17 and 21 clash to nominate their alderman candidate. Ward 17 favors Robert J. Jordan with Ward 21 backing Alfred C. Newmarch, both aligned with machine politics. District leans Democratic, Kidney aims to beat Lonergan after two years of anti-corporation votes.
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Robert J. Jordan
Ward
Alfred Co. Newmarch
Newmarch
Edwin A. Curtis
Jordan
Mr. Curtis
Guild-Bates
Charles J. Kidney
John P. Lonergan
Bell Telephone Company
Robberies Reported in Division 5 Sneak Thefts
The division five notes document sneak thefts with several major losses. At 37 Union Park street Irving C Vernon’s house was entered by false keys with a gold watch and chain and old dollar charm taken. A silver watch and $60 cash disappeared from A. H. Davis at the same residence. At 373 Albany street D J Hickey’s dwelling saw $25, a black overcoat, six sheets, six pillow slips, pillow shams, a dress, a satin cape and brocaded fabric stolen. Patrick Foley also at 373 Albany street lost $70, a gold watch, a three stranded chain, an A O H badge and silk handkerchiefs. Michael McSweeney reported $100 and two English sovereigns stolen. John J Mulveyhill, dining near Castle Square, had a dark overcoat, gloves and a small sum taken.
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Station 5
Irving C. Vernon
Union Park Street
Arold H. Davis
Albany Street
D. J. Hickey
Patrick Foley
Michael McSweeney
John J. Mulveyhill
Castle Square
Political notes show multiple party rallies across Boston area
A string of campaign events reports endorsements and rallies. William C. Tirrell and Bresnahan drive bids for council and alderman while Ward 19 and Ward 8 clubs host independent and party meetings. A Vine Street Church rally features Paine Mack Williams and Quirk with Curley presiding.
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Yarmouth
Federal Steel
American Steel
Southern Pacific
United States Oil
Pennsylvania
Mormerly
Scio
Standard Oil Company
Seep
Manhattan Railway Company
Bay State Gas Company
Jackson & Curtis
Santa Ysabel
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Boston News
Michigan Railroad
Pere Marquette
W. W. Crapo
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Detroit
Bowker Fertilizer Company
Agricultural Chemical
Bowker Company
Bowker
Bay State
Whitney
Fay
Centennial Group of Mines
Sears
New Call
Wee
N. Y
Fortuna
Fortuna-La Republica
Fleming
Little Tiger
Navaho
Wees
Nov.Ltd
Frederick W. Hill
Stocks and Bonds
State Street
Brazer Building
Little Tiger Mining
Edmund H. Noyes
International Paper Company
Continental
Company of the City of
Broad Street
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
Bay State Gas
Shaines
Worcester Traction
Teeacey
Wyomin, Devel & Trans
Goldore
Ceedee
Boston Little Circle
Joseph Ladue Pref
Gol Coin Mines
Iseenwey
Boston & Newmarket Gold
Aes
Lluid Air Refrig & Power
United Verde, Jr
Boston & Texas Copper
NEW York Stock Exchange
Railroads
Baltimore
Ohio
Canada Southern
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chica Great Western
Chicago
RI & Pacific
OCC & St Lous
Colorado Southern
Denver & Rio G
Great Northern
Hocking Coal
Illinois Central
Town Central
Dan City, Pitts & Guilf
Ft . & Western
Louisville & Nashville
Manhattan L
Metropolitan Street Ry
Minn & St Louis
Missouri Pacific
Esass
New Jersey Central
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Ontario & Western
Rio Grands West
St Louis & San
St Louis Southwestern
St Paul Seer
St Paul & Omaha
TOD
Southern Ry
Texas& Pacific Eee
Union Pacific
Wabash
Eee
Wheeling & LE
Wheel Central
Wells Fargo
Am Spirits
Am Steel Hoop
Am Steel & Wire
Aiera
Eeeeree Fos Acheson Ee
Anaconda Minin Co
Brooklyn
Colorado Fue & Iron
General Electric
Eeearere
Ugar Enews
Eeee
North American
Pacific Coast
Pacific Mail
Pulisan Palace
Tenn Coal & Iron Co
United States Rubber
Western Union
Republic Iron & Steel
Boston Stock Exchange
Té&s
BU Gas
Fts & M.gs
KC Clin & Sp
KOQ
M & B Inc
Central 1St Inc
Wis Central
Arch
T& SF
Boston & Oars Pe
Aon & Maine
Old Colony
Union Pacific Aeee
West End
Allouez
Eree
Sv Atlantic
Bost & Crip Crt
de Bost & Mont T Rr
British Columbia
Centennial
Central Oil
Eeene Sc
Island
Tamarack
Winona
Wolverine
Bell
Erte Tel
Exican Pahesets
Montana C & C
the Democracy
Sustana Hall
John Quinn, Jr
Organized Labor
T& Man
East Boston
Ward 8
E. J. Donovan
Leon Eyges
Canada
AO. H
Hosea
Thomas H. Maguire
Maguire
John Finnerty
Delia Regan
Patrick Kevil
Kevil
John Lee
Brigid Fahy
James Friel
Friel
Michael Fahy
Angela Mullen
James T. Connors
Bride O’leary
William Gallagher
Gallagher J. Higgins
Higgins
Domrick Conlan
Conlan
John McKeon
McKeon
Thomas
Colenso Bridge
Ladysmith Durban
Bates Guild
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