Bears Lose Courage in Market Slide and Recovery
Wall Street reports a volatile session with stocks up 2 to 3 points amid perceived manipulation and renewed short covering. Despite gains, traders fear further liquidation, steel bonds sold heavily, and copper and other sectors show mixed results as banks and money markets inch toward stability.
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Erie Directory
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U. S. Steel 24 Bs
Boston
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Woman hero saves thoroughbred in St Louis stable blaze
Mrs Sadie A Mc Herath, crippled but unbroken, risked her life to pull a thoroughbred to safety from a training stable fire in St Louis. She escaped with smoke injuries and, doctors say, will recover in a few days.
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ST. Louis
Oct
Sadie A. McHerath
AT&T Declares Dividend For Record Stockholders
American Telephone and Telegraph Co. will pay a dividend of one and a half dollars per share on Thursday October 15 1903 to stockholders of record at the close of business on Wednesday September 30 1903. Transfer books close from October 1 to October 14 1903 inclusive. William R Driver treasurer Boston September 16 1903.
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co
William R. Driver
Boston
Boston Market Ex-dividend Totals in Listed and Unlisted Securities
The Boston Market reports ex-dividend status with total sales values shown. Listed stocks amount to 16,662 shares with $23,000 in bonds, and unlisted stocks total 7,246 shares with $1,000 in bonds.
Doans Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Somerville Testimony
James Connors of 196 Broadways East Somerville testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back pain and kidney issues after trying a Boston Post case report. He says the pills eradicated backache restored kidney secretions and prevented relapses. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for U S Remember the name Doans and take no other.
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James Connors
Broadway
East Somerville
Hubbard Chair Co
Boston Post
Doan
George Burwell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N. Y
U. S
Stafford Gets Three Years For Boston Electric Company Shooting
Hartwell Stafford, convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon for shooting Stillman Bishop at the Head Place office of the Boston Electric Company on April 27, was sentenced to three years at hard labor in the House of Correction by Judge Sherman. The judge noted the four shots fired as strong evidence against him and described Stafford as lucky to receive the verdict. The crowded courtroom saw Stafford show visible anxiety as his name was read and his lawyer appealed for mercy citing his dependents and a sick wife.
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Stillman Bishop
Head Place
Boston Electric Company
House of Correction
Sherman
Superior Criminal Court
Stafford
Beford
Fred G. Perry Killed by Fall at Works
Everett reports Fred G. Perry a 46 year old carpenter of 166 Broad way was fatally injured at Cochrane Chemical Works. While adjusting a belt he fell from a shafting, fracturing his skull and suffering facial bruises. He died about 20 minutes later leaving a widow and two children.
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Everett
Fred G. Perry
Broadway
Cochrane Chemical Works
Jordan Marsh Cottage Adorned With Sumptuous Nine Room Suite
Jordan Marsh decorates its Avon street annex autumn cottage with a nine room suite by interior decorator Frank Jackson. Old English reception hall, Dutch smoking room, English library, Louis XVIII dining room, and a guest chamber evoke French period styles. Two smaller rooms showcase economical furnishing for students or young professionals.
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Jordan Marsh
Avon Street
Cosey
Frank Jackson
Jackson
Grain Exports Decline Sharply In September at Boston Port
Complete September and year to Oct statistics show a poor month for Boston grain exports with only 29,714 bushels. Wheat led with 110,062 bushels this September vs 1,094,718 last year, corn 154,287 vs 8,627, oats 24,848 vs 200,674, and barley 16,517 vs none. Since Jan 1 total exports reach 10,073,156 bushels, down from 11,666,021 last year, though corn rises nearly 5,000,000 bushels.
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Boston
Boston Young Men's Congress 66th Anniversary Banquet
The Boston Young Men's Congress marks its 66th anniversary with a banquet at the Quincy House on Monday evening. Founded in 1877, the independent group boasts prominent members past and present, including Russell H. Connell and B. C. Lane, with special guests Hon. Samuel L. Powers and Michael J. Murray. Toasts feature figures such as Alfred S. Hayes and C. H. Innes, among others.
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Philadelphia
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Alfreds. Hayes
P. J. Conlan
Albert F. Flint
C. V. Hathaway
H. E. Grigor
William Hoag
Labor Trust
N. C. McNaughton
Logan L. McLean
Berlin Exports to U S Rise in Last Quarter
Berlin reports exports from its consular districts to the United States totaled 2 991 010 dollars for the just ended quarter, up 558 814 dollars from the previous quarter of 1902. A corresponding rise appears in other German districts.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Liberty Tree Block Leased for Long Term by Washburn in Boston
The Liberty Tree Block at Washington and Essex in Boston is leased to George F Washburn the credit clothier. The four story wing will be Washburns department store and the corner space will house the Red Trading Stamp headquarters named The Emporium. Stores at 11 and 13 Essex and 632 634 Washington remain in leases. The deal includes a freight elevator addition and show window renovations. King’s handbook notes the historic Liberty Tree site once stood before Essex Washington corner.
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Essex Streets
Boston
George F. Washburn
Credit Clothier
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Essex Street
King’s Handbook of Boston
Sons of Liberty
Essex and
Washington Streets
French Troops Lost in Storm One Officer Killed
Albertville France Oct. 1 Twenty second Alpine Battalion maneuvering near Selangey became lost in a heavy snowstorm approaching a cliff edge Captain Alzieu in command fell over the precipice and was killed two other soldiers missing as storm worsened
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Alzieu
Brazil Offers $100000 For Flying Machine Contest
Rio Janeiro October 1 The chamber of deputies passed a bill to hold an international steerable balloon competition at Rio Janeiro in 194 for a prize of 100000 dollars.
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Rio Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Miss Johnson Reinstatement Sought After Union Affiliation
Grace Johnson, a Boston woman dropped from the government printing office for allegedly not belonging to a labor union, joined Typographical Union 13 and presented her card to Columbia Typographical Union in Washington and Boston. She was appointed about two months ago from the civil service list and was later dropped, with claims of inefficiency rebutted by friends as due to union status.
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