Copper Merger Dominates Hue of Market Holiday
The scene on State Street shows brokers celebrating a market holiday while copper merger talks dominate the notes. The anticipated control of 800 million pounds of copper and a 750 million capitalization loom as prices swing 16 to 50 percent amid a cloud from the Standard Oil decision and Roosevelt’s Africa trip. The railroad sector falters as New York Central sells stock down from recent highs, leaving the market’s near term trajectory tied to copper merger outcomes.
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Africa
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New York Central
Jews to Hear Dr Crapsey at Temple Israel Pulpit
Dr. Algernon S. Crapsey, formerly an Episcopalian rector, will speak at Rabbi Fleischer's synagogue in Back Bay per a notice from Temple Israel. He follows Dr. Gordon of Old South Congregational Church who spoke recently, with Fleischer noting Crapsey's conversion. The earlier guest, Rev. Thomas Van Ness of the Second Unitarian Church, preached at Commonwealth Avenue Synagogue urging unity beyond sect and birth.
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Algernon S. Crapsey
Rabbi Fleischer
Back Bay
Temple Israel
George A. Gordon
Old South Congregational Church
Crapsey
Gordon
Thomas van Ness
Second Unitarian Church
Copley Square
Commonwealth Avenue
Auto Dance Illuminates Highland Club Ball
A novel dance named the Auto Dance debuted at the Highland Social Club Thanksgiving ball in Inter Colonial Hall Roxbury. The performance used car lights as the sole illumination with the hall lights turned off for the display.
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Highland Social Club
Intercolonial Hall
Roxbury
Willet Stock Set for Advance After Strong Rise
The article touts Willet stock as primed for a major move with a three day rise from 11 to 18 cents. It notes Willet’s mine operation and compares it with cobalt mines, urging buyers to act before prices climb past 24 cents this week.
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Willet
Ammonia Proposed for Injured by Worcester W C T U
Worcester branch proposes a petition to Mayor and Police Chief to stock ambulances and patrol wagons with spirits of ammonia to revive accident victims instead of brandy or whiskey, addressing shortages in emergencies.
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Worcester
David A. Matthews
Frankfurters Defeat Turkey in St. Louis Referendum
In a St Louis Work House referendum prisoners chose frankfurters over turkey for dinner. About 250 pounds of sausage substituted the traditional American bird while sauerkraut cabbage and potatoes filled the plates two frankfurters per inmate.
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ST. Louis
Trolley Wire Down In Roxbury Wind Break
A trolley wire at the corner of Humboldt Avenue and Seaver Street Roxbury broke yesterday afternoon after a windstorm the night before and fell into the street. The break halted car service for nearly 20 minutes as Humboldt Avenue subway and Columbus Avenue lines were stalled. Car men from Franklin Park and Grove Hall cleared the danger within minutes avoiding harm to autos horses and pedestrians.
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Mrs Sage Hosts 800 Children at Pierson High
Sag Harbor N Y Nov 25 Thanksgiving cheer for 800 school children was dispensed at Pierson High School. Mrs Russell Sage their hostess was present. Ice cream candy and cake were served along with an entertainment including a magician and Punch and Judy show. Mrs Sage’s latest gift to the school was 500 dollars to establish a new children’s grade.
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Sag Harbor
N. Y
Pierson High School
Russell Sage
Family of Six Die in LA Trolley Car Crash
Six members of the Jacobs family including father and mother with four children were killed when a car on the Los Angeles and Long Beach trolley line collided with their vehicle near Latin Station in Los Angeles.
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Congressmen Visit Havana After Canal Inspection
The American congressional appropriations committee arrives in Havana from Colon aboard the Cristobal and is greeted by President Gomez. They spend the day in audience and sightseeing after their Panama Canal inspection.
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American Congressional Appropriations Committee
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Mass for the Ninth Regiment at Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Thousands attend a Thanksgiving mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross honoring the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. Governor Draper and civic leaders attend as archbishop O Connell delivers a Patriotism sermon linking religion and national duty.
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Ninth Regiment
Ninth Regiment Veterans’ Association
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
O'Connell
France
Massachusetts
Andrew
State House
Union Thanksgiving Services Held Across Boston Churches
Boston churches observed Thanksgiving with morning services across several parishes. Trinity and South End union services met at 11 a m, sermon by Rev Adolphus A Berle. Advent held special services with Rev William H Van Allen at the pulpit. Old South Church hosted a union service with Rev Francis H Rowley. Arlington Street Church hosted a South Congregational and Disciples union with Rev Charles G Ames preaching.
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William H. van Allen
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Central
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Old South
Old South Church
Francis H. Rowley
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South Congregational
Church of the Disciples
Arlington Street
Charles G. Ames
Rev Van Allen Praises Plan 2 And City Projects
The Rev. Van Allen of the Church of the Advent urged Boston Christians to give thanks for Plan 2 the 1915 movement the new Art Museum and the esplanade along the Charles River. He cited ex Governor Guilds tribute to foreign born Americans as part of his sermon.
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Brimmer Street
Thanksgiving flood of diners floods New York hotels and halls
More than 600 000 turkeys sizzled in homes across stormbound New York as hotels restaurants and charitable groups hosted holiday diners. The Salvation Army urged festive crowds while calling for men who have fallen from the wagon and lost hope of return.
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New York
Salvation Army
William A. MclIntyre
Minstrels at St Augustine's Lyceum Delight 600 Fans
The annual St Augustine's Lyceum minstrel show was staged in St Augustine's Hall on E Street South Boston last night and drew about 600 attendees. Interlocutor Representative Francis L Colpoys led the proceedings with ends Eugene Durgin Nellie Ducie Joseph Fouhy Gertrude Lynch James Rogers and Fred R Doherty. Soloists included Marguerite Gallagher Josephine Callahan John Thornton Frank Colpreys Joseph Keating and Joseph O'Brien.
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St. Augustine's
Turkey Is Real Food Says Taft
President Taft declared turkey a real food after a coast to coast trip filled with possum dinners and banquets. He enjoyed a Rhode Island raised turkey at a family Thanksgiving dinner and smiled as dessert was served.
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Taft
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Taft Walks Alone With Wickersham After Thanksgiving Dinner
President Taft and Attorney-General Wickersham enjoyed a two hour walk from the White House through Washington and toward Alexandria after a private Thanksgiving dinner. The stroll marked Taft's new pedestrian habit with no secret service in attendance, while Cabinet members spent the day with families.
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Archibald Butt
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Old Glory Waves Holiday to Rome
Flags waved over American institutions and homes in Rome for Thanksgiving Day. At the American College a dinner was served to nearly 150 students. Archbishop Seto hosted a luncheon with guests including Captain Frank H. Holmes U S N.
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Américan College
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Frank H. Holmes
Protest Over New Car Transfers Arouses Public
A letter to the editor from Boston dated November 24, 1909 objects to the Boston Elevated Railway transfer changes at Boylston Street and Park Street. The writer claims increased fares and greater inconvenience, urges the Post to act, and notes possible action by the railroad commission if unaddressed.
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Park Street
Huntington Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
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Boy
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Fn Boston
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