Amalgamated stock turmoil hits New York and Boston markets
Amalgamated led a broad market slide as 12 of 50 New York issues showed gains, with Amalgamated hitting a new low around 7 and copper and steel stocks seeing mixed moves. Brokers discuss manipulation, insiders fighting, and rumors of Daly estate sales while Calumet & Hecla slid before a late rally and Boston coppers firmed somewhat amid broader money and bond movements.
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Amalgamated
New York
Boston
International Paper
Rubber Common
United States Steel
Sugar
London
Standard Oil
Casey
United Metals Selling Company
Germany
Marcus Daly
Mr. Daly
Daly
Lawson, Arnold & Co
William F. Fitzgerald
Towle & Fitzgerald
Calumet & Hecla
Calumet & Heeda
New England
New burglar proof and fire proof safe deposit vaults
The article announces the opening of burglar proof and fire proof safe deposit vaults with separate accommodations for ladies, highlighting enhanced security and privacy features for patrons.
Boston Stock Sales Report Highlights Closing Prices
Boston Navy market notes show the latest highest and lowest sales, along with closing bid and asked prices for today. Trade activity focuses on common stocks with brief summaries of price movements and notable shifts in demand or liquidity.
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Boston
Navy
Texas coal or petroleum, Hill urges export potential
United States Geological Survey chief geologist Robert T. Hill argues Texas field could become a vast export asset. He notes soft coal consumption and oil production in the U.S. and compares energy equivalences, stating oil output would need to triple to match national coal use.
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Robert T. Hill
United States Geological Survey
Texas
Union
United States
Prize Awarded for Lodge Word in 1896 Platform
After five years ex-Senator William E Chandler declares the prize of 100 dollars goes to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge for writing the line in the Republican platform of 1896. Lodge refused the prize, so Chandler will present a silver and gold box engraved with Lodge’s monogram and the slogan 16 to 1. The box bears a tribute to Lodge’s role in the platform and the belief the phrase helped secure McKinley’s election.
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Washington
William KE. Chandler
New Hampshire
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Chandler
William E. Chandler
Republican National Platform of 1896.”’ Mr. Chandler
McKinley
Trade Tone Improves With Seasonable Weather Outlook
Bradstreet notes improved retail and holiday demand in the North East and parts of the South as seasonable weather arrives. Woollen goods and certain textiles show strength while drought impacts winter wheat. Car shortages and strikes hinder rail logistics, but overall wholesale and finished goods markets remain active with rising prices in tin and leather.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Kansas
Missouri
Philadelphia
R. G Dun & Co
East
Chicago
China
Asia
South America
United States
Canada
Juveniles Enjoy Early Skating in Common and Public Garden
Children of all ages flock to Frog Pond and nearby areas as ponds begin to freeze, with amateurs and sleds causing a few slips. Officials caution Jamaica Pond remains unsafe due to depth and spring-fed water. small ponds show first ice while larger Charles River skating awaits safer conditions and B A A bulletins.
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Jamaica Pond
Charles River
Philbin plans to seek indictment of Tammany leader
New York District Attorney Philbin said he intended to ask for the indictment of a prominent Tammany leader. He cautioned he might not complete action before his term ends but hoped to have the matter ready for his successor. He declined to name the individual or specify the charge.
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New York
Philbin
Tammany
William E Delano Dead After 50 Years with Fire Dept
William E Delano longtime Charlestown and Boston fire department member died at his Charlestown home 70 High street after a two week illness. He was 69 and had devoted over five decades to firefighting service.
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William FE. Delano
Fire Department
Charlestown
Boston
High Street
Southern railway announces new sleeping car lines to the South
The Southern railway declares new sleeping car schedules starting Nov 24 with a Pullman drawing room service from New York to Jacksonville via Washington, Richmond and Danville and added options on the Sunset Limited from New York to New Orleans. Additional routes include New York to Charleston and Washington to Pinehurst, with weekly New York to Thomasville service and the Palm Limited from New York to Augustine via luxury cars. The company highlights the Palm Limited as the most magnificent train, featuring compartment drawing room sleeping cars and library, dining and club cars, with dining service on all through trains. For details contact Geo. Daniels, Boston, Pr. A., 2288 Washington Street.
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The
Southern Railway
Pullman
New York
Jacksonville
Washington
Richmond
Danville
Lynchburg
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Charleston
Wlyer
Pinehurst
toThomasville
Southern
S Palm Limited
St. Augustine
Aiken
Augusta
Geo
Daniels
N. KB. Pr. A
Washington Street
Koston
Transport Buford Overdue From Philippines To New York
The Buford with two battalions of the Twenty third Infantry aboard is several days overdue en route from the Philippines to New York. The War Department expects delays due to severe northwest gales over the North Atlantic but has no present cause for alarm.
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Washington
Buford
Philippines
Twenty-third Infantry
New York
War Department
North Atlantic
Fines total 1640 on butterine dealers and users
Worcester judge imposes fines totaling 1640 on 10 dealers and alleged illegal users of butterine in the Central District Court. The article notes expressions from well known manufacturers on Texas Oil as fuel, published in The New York Press on November 29.
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Worcester
Samuel Riley
Central District Court Today
Texas
New York Press
Collins and Hart on grade crossings in East Boston
In East Boston the Citizen Trade Association presses three goals: abolition of grade crossings, development of Commonwealth property at Jeffries Point, and harbor channel improvements. Patrick A. Collins urges rapid, coordinated action linking railroad relocation, mooring facilities, and dock capacity to boost harbor commerce. Mayor Farr cautions to protect B&M tracks while supporting harbor projects. the piece also lists church and public notices across Boston society.
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Jeffries Point
Citizen Trade Association of
Patrick A. Collins
Joseph J. Barnes
Citizen Trade Association
Fast
Commonwealth
Guimonwealth
Wild Island Flats
Boston
East
Prac
State House
Ufe
Washington
Boston Harbor
Thomas N. Farr
Boston & Maine Railroad
Senator Lodge
Congress
Thanksgiving Dividend At Washburns Reveals Generous Payout
Mr George F Washburn surprised his Boston employees with a Thanksgiving gift of one thousand dollars in gold to trusted staff and workers along with turkeys and confectionery. Each envelope carried a card praising meritorious service and holiday wishes. The owner has long applied profit sharing with patrons and extends the idea to all in the business.
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Berkeley Temple
Rome
Roxbury
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
A. A. Stockdale
Chelsea
Margaret Withers
S. M. Landis
Tremont Street
Upton Street
Washingtonian
Temperance Meeting
Waltham Street
Mary E. Howes
America
Williams
Cambridge
Tremont Temple
M. R. Deming
John Cadieux
Joseph Stewart
Ww. S. Sargent
Sharon
Mass
Boston Institute Seashore
Phenix Hall
Washington Street
W. Bailie
Christadelphians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Tremont Temple Branch
Massachusetts Avenue
Boyiston Street
J. R. Small
Mr. Small
Universal Brotherhood Organization
Theosophical Society
Katherine Tingley
Mt. Vernon Street
al Eysene
al Selea
George F. Washburn
Washburn
George L. Washburn
Boston
Police Say It’s Murder In Leominster
Leominster police report a possible murder case after CG FF Delay, 23, was found at his home last night in a drunken condition with a severe head wound and copious bleeding. Delay died this morning. Two unknown companions fled the scene. The medical examiner is notified and authorities suspect a drunken quarrel led to the fatal blow.
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Leominster
Delay
Hundreds of manufacturers weigh Texas Oil versus coal
A New York Press note from November 20 reports that hundreds of manufacturers voice opinions on oil from Texas as an alternative to coal, reflecting industry debates over fuel sources and energy policy.
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New York Press
Texas
Sunday church services summarize city Baptist and other Protestant churches
The Sunday schedule lists services at First Baptist Church Lerkeley Temple Dudley Street Baptist Tremont Temple Baptist Old South Church Hope Chapel People’s Temple and Tremont Street M Church with pastors variously named and sermons on topics including Saul of Tarsus salvation and the cross. Choirs Bible school and youth events noted with times and locations.
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Exeter Street
Hiram Abiff
R. G. Ingersoll
N. J. Willis
M. R. Goff
Fannie Marriner
Tremont Street
Harmony Hail
Washington Street
Josephine Webster
Kibble
Fagan
Susie Tripp
Smith
Mme. Bruce
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Francis H. Rowley
D.D
Rowley
John Henry Barrows
Oberlin College
Lerkeley Temple
Lyman Abbott
Outlook
William A. Knight
Central Congregational Church
Fall River
George H. Remele
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
A. C. Dixon
Dh. D
C. (. Case
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Roland VD. Grant
Saul of
Tarsus
P. Jameson
Saurs
M. R. Deming
Ki. D. Gibbs
Grant
Old South Church
Third Church
G. A. Gorton
D. D
Allen SK. Cross
Hope Chapel
Shawmut Street
Park Square
H. ©. Hanna
People’s Temple
Cor
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
L. H. Dorchester
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Miss Morse
Tremont Street M. Church
Tremont and
Concord Streets
Charles BE. Davis
Dean's Ointment Promises Relief for Delicate Skin
A vintage ad touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for eczema and other skin irritations. It claims the product is gentle enough for children and available at drug stores for 50 cents, promising no harm to sensitive skin.
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Dean
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HAN
Tennessee Coal & Iron
Union Bag & Paper Co
Leathe
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Snown Tie Boy
William E. Delano
Transport
Epworth League
the People's Hour
Seth Low
Presbyterian
ST. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Weat Concord Street
Alexander BP. MacKinnon
Jerusalem
Theodore Parker
Berkeley
Appleton” Streets
Charles W. Wendte
F. W. Wedell
Chicksering
F. A. Wiggin
Schubert
EF. Mack
Gospel OF Spirit-Return Society
Minnie M. Soule
Legion of Honor
Huntington Avenue
Baptist
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