Market Dullness and Sugar Decline Highlight Oct Market Summary
Nugar breaks Tuesday evening as overall market shows dull trading with several weak issues including Sugar, Chicago Terminal, Colorado Fuel and Iron, and Brooklyn Rapid Transit. United States Steel and United Fruit Company dividends cited while Atchison pool rumors and beet sugar production press for broader declines.
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Colorado Fuel and Iron
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Shorts
United States Steel Corporation
Congress
Atchison Pool
Atchison
United Fruit Company
United States Steel Corporation Pas
Boston
New York
Sabon Ook
York
Osceola
Isle Royale
United States
Mohawk
Sears Building
Federal Street
Bluff
Boston News Bureau
Houghton Mining Gazette
Humboldt
C. H. Hooke
M. N. Jackson
Francis As
America
Chili
OSL NS
Houghton, Mich
Baltic
Plumet & Hecla
Boston Market Report Ex Dividends and Trading Summary
Boston on October 1 reports the day’s top and bottom stock prices with ex dividend status. Total sales include listed stocks 781 shares and bonds 56,150 dollars. unlisted stocks 597 shares. rights 11,152 dollars. bonds 8,000 dollars.
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Eee
Murphy backs Devery in police dispute
New York October 1 Police Commissioner Murphy replied to the Merchants Association denying charges of injustice against Deputy Commissioner Devery. Murphy defends Devery as experienced, says fines were necessary to discipline the force, and sees no reason to put him on trial.
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New York
Murphy
Merchants’ Association
Devery
One Mile and a Quarter of Midway at Pan American
A promotional note touts the Pan American Exposition as offering unsurpassed amusements and instruction. It highlights the Boston and Albany as the direct double track route from New England with safe, fine cars and train service, inviting readers to request a descriptive circular from A. B. Hanson, General Passenger Agent.
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New England
Boston & Albany
Hanson
Democratic Platform Planks Highlight Party Nominations
William P. Hayes of Springfield mentioned for treasurer and receiver general. Francis A. Hobart of Braintree or Joseph L. Chalifoux of Lowell named for treasurer. Auditor candidates include Thomas Thacher of Yarmouth or William N. Osgood of Malden. Attorney General listed without a final choice.
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Francis A. Hobart
Braintree
Joseph L. Chalifoux
Lowell
Thomas Thacher
Yarmouth
William N. Osgood
Malden
Massachusetts Democrats set new course after united convention name
Massachusetts Democrats meet in Boston to name state officers and adopt a platform led by Josiah Quincy. The convention aims to restore harmony, expand the referendum, curb special legislation, improve Boston Harbor, regulate trusts, and support McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Josiah Quincy
Democratic Party
Gamaliel Bradford
Bay State
United States Hotel
Berkshire
Cape
Cleveland
Bryan
Quincy
Hamlin
Gaston
Olney
O'Neil
Fitzgerald
Thayer
McNary
Thomas J. Gargan
Gargan
Committee On
Post
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt
Cuba
Philippines
End of Half Century of Dwed Life Celebrated
Captain George Chase and Mrs. Chase of Somerville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by family. Guests from Provincetown Nantucket and Rochester attended. Captain Chase, 85, retired from service in 1885 and has spent over 60 years at sea. Mrs. Chase, 66, remains active. They have five married children and nine grandchildren.
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George Chase
Mrs. Chase
Somerville
Pearl Street
Provincetown
Nantucket
Rochester
Captain Chase
Asgores
Chase
Captain George Chase
Drowned Doctor McClure in Canoe Accident
Dr F W McClure of Springfield Mass was drowned when a canoe overturned on Athen Pond last Sunday. A Canadian companion was saved. The body was recovered and shipped to Russell Mass. McClure, 3 years old and single, was the victim.
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Jackman
Athen Pond
F. W. McClure
Springfield
Mass
Russell
McClure
Demand of men conceded at Mechanics' Iron Foundry
Core makers at Mechanics' Iron Foundry 88 Kemble street Roxbury headed by Tim A. Lea demanded a nine hour work day reducing from ten hours. After talks with managers the firm conceded and nine hours will be a day’s work from now. Employees voted unanimously for the arm’s success.
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Mechanics’ Iron Foundry
Kemble Street
Roxbury
Tim A. Lea
Bradford in Fight to Stay in Democratic Governor Race
Gamaliel Bradford, who announced for the Democratic nomination, plans to stay in the race despite Josiah Quincy leading. He will attend the convention as a Wellesley delegate and says he would campaign vigorously if nominated, asserting party unity and free speech.
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Gamaliel Bradford
Josiah Quincy
Bradford
United States
Post
Wellesley
Democratic Party
Gaston
Hamlin
Quincy
Ana
Platform Builders Chosen by Republican State Committee
The Republican State committee appointed a resolutions committee with at large members William C. Lovering Stephen M. Crosby Edward P. Shaw and James M. Lassell and district members from 1 to 13. They adopted resolutions on the death of George R Marble and later dined at Young's Hotel with guests Robert O Harris Herbert L Parker and Samuel Elder.
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Republican State Committee
William C. Lovering
Taunton
Stephen M. Crosby
Boston
Edward P. Shaw
Newburyport
James M. Lassell
Northbridge
John F. Noxon
Pittsfield
Charles E. Stevens
Ware
James Hunt
Worcester
George J. Burns
Ayer
Fred N. Weir
Lowell
Preston O. Wass
Gloucester
Ernest W.roberts
Chelsea
Henry D. Yerxa
Cambridge
Samuel L. Silverman
J.O. Hall
Quincy
W. F. Draper
Hopedale
John J. Whipple
William
Greene
Fall River
George R. Marble
Young’s Hotel
Herbert L. Parker
Samuel Elder
Break from Berwin in GOP over Attorney General race
Samuel L. Silverman a Republican State committee member splits from William Berwin over the Attorney General contest. Silverman a Ward 6 lawyer backs District Attorney Robert O. Harris while Berwin supports Herbert N. Parker. Ward 6 has five delegates with Harris taking three and Parker two.
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Samuel L. Silverman
Republican State Committee
William Berwin
Silverman
Ward 6
Robert O. Harris
Berwin
Herbert N. Parker
Harris
Parker
Yerxa Renominated for Third Term as Councillor
The Hon. Henry D. Yerxa of Cambridge was renominated for a third term as district councillor by the Third Councillor District Republican convention at Wesleyan Hall. Harvey B. May of Natick announced the nomination by acclamation. Yerxa thanked the delegates and praised President McKinley’s successor and Governor Crane.
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Henry D. Yerxa
Cambridge
Wesleyan Hall
John A. Campbell
East Boston
Francis H. Raymond
Somerville
Joseph H. Cul Ns
Belmont
Raymond
Harvey B. May
Natick
Yerxa
McKinley
Crane
Lentine Seeks Ward 7 Common Council Seat
Frank R. Lentine announces his candidacy for the Ward 7 Common Council. He is son of fruit dealer Frank Lentine and has resided in Ward 7. Educated in public schools and Harvard University, he enjoys strong support from Ward 7 social organizations and the Democratic party. He expects the party nomination, seen as the path to election.
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Frank R. Lentine
Lentine
Frank Lentine
Ard Felarvard University
Democratic
Democrats to Nominate County Ticket at Convention
Suffolk county Democratic committee meets at the Democratic city committee headquarters to set dates for the county convention where the entire ticket will be renominated including Sheriff Seavey District Attorney Stevens Clerk Manning and Clerk Willard.
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Suffolk County Democratic Committee
Democratic City Committee
Seavey
Stevens
Manning
Superior Criminal
Willard
Democratic 4th District councillor convention at city HQ
The Democratic councillor convention for the 4th district is set at the Democratic city committee headquarters Friday night. Hon. J. J. McNamara will be renominated without opposition.
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Democratic City Committee
J. J. McNamara
A Sail Down the Hudson River Ride Through the Berkshire Hills
A unique excursion offered to Boston residents on Thursday October 3 combines a journey through the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts and eastern New York with a Hudson River sail to New York City. The round trip fare is very low. Special train departs Boston Union Station at 8 55 a m. Return via the Fall River line from Pier No 19 Warren Street. Tickets on sale at Boston Union Station and city ticket office 322 Washington Street.
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Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Hudson River
New York City
Boston Union Station
Fall River Line
Pier No. 19
Warren Street
City Ticket
Washington Street
Hebrew Drama Kol Nidro At Chelsea Academy
A Hebrew dramatic performance is set for tonight at the Academy of Music in Chelsea. The company from New York will present Kol Nidro led by stars Boris Tomasefsky and Mme Sophia Karp.
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Tip
United States Steel Corporation
Breece Mining Company
New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Robert Bacon
BE. H. Harriman
J. J. Hill
B. Ives
D. W. James
J. Kennedy
Lamont
Mellen
Samuel Rea
William Rockefeller
Charles Steele
James Stillman
E. B. Thomas
H McK. Twombly
G. F. Baker
Pinkham
Academy of Music
Chelsea
Kol Nidro
Boris Tomasefsky
Mme
Sophia Karp
Hays Tries Somnambulism Defense in Wife Shooting Trial
George C. Hays, a nurse, stood trial before Judge Aiken on charges of murderous assault for shooting his wife Elizabeth with a revolver at their 28 12 Myrtle street home. His defense claims somnambulism and jealousy caused the act, with the court to rule on admissibility of related evidence.
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George C. Hays
Aiken
Superior Criminal Court
Elizabeth
Myrtle Street
Hays
Burrill
Division 3
Boston
Spring Lane
Sughrue
Robert W. Nason
Thomas F. Hunt
Mr. Nason
Nason
Mason
Aikens
Letter to Josiah Quincy on Democratic harmony and party reform
George F. McNeila writes to Josiah Quincy urging careful cooperation to strengthen the Democratic party. He critiques rhetoric on harmony and questions platform commitments, labor alignment, and referendum issues, urging leadership change and loyalty to fundamental Democratic principles.
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Josiah Quincy
Democratic Party
Reet
Chicago
Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Princpie
Organized Labor
Boston
ODP
Bradford Campaign Committee Letter Papered as Nicker son Secretar
A letter from the Bradford campaign committee is cited with Philip T. Nickerson named as secretary in 1901. The fragment notes an official role but offers limited context or details about the event or purpose.
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Bradford
Philip T. Nickerson
Realism in Pictorial Art Showcases Pan American Exposition Film
The Gilchrist Company presents a free five daily showing of motion pictures from the Pan American Exposition and President Moe Kinley’s funeral. The panorama covers Buffalo’s lake front and the Washington inaugural parade with a boat‑mounted camera. The second section depicts funeral ceremonies in Buffalo Washington and Canton Ohio. These are the first motion pictures ever taken in a con rain and shown publicly.
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Gilchrist Company
MoeKinley
Buffalo
Washington
McKinley
Ashington
Capitol Building
Canton
Repentance Came Too Late for Runaway Girl
Marion Gillett aged 7 of 2 Strong Place was in Municipal Court yesterday charged with running away. Her mother testified she could not keep the child at home. The judge ordered the child handed to the State Board of Charity amid the girl’s sobs and pleas to stay with her mother.
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Marion Gillett
Marion
State Board of Charity
All-Expenses Tours To Buffalo Offered By Agents
All expenses tours to the Pan-American Exposition with choices of Hudson River Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence and Montreal plus White Mountains and more. Tickets cover transportation at low rates by preferred routes. Send for circulars. Simmons and Marsters, agents 290 Washington Street Boston.
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Hudson River
Miagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Quebec
White Mountaine
Simmons & Marsters
Washington Street
Boston
Cuban constitutional convention dissolves after election law changes
Havana message to Governor-General Wood says the convention has completed its work by amending the election law and is ready to dissolve. It is expected Wood will reply proposing dissolution.
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Havana
Constitutional Convention
Wood
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