See-Saw Market Mixed With Narrow Trading on Oct 11
The market opened quiet in New York and moved to a firmer tone with limited activity, totals showing only 175,000 shares traded. The strongest mover was People's Gas rising to 25-8 to 1-2. concerns over margin buying persist ahead of the election and upcoming bank statement.
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Shorts
Five News
Anaconda
Montana
Putte
Parrot Mining
Pinkham
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Canada Southern
Aca
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Chicago Ri& Pacific
Delaware & Hudson Sae
Denver & Rio Grande
Great Northern
Hocking Valley
Town Central
Louisville & Nashville
Manhattan
Central
Minn & St Louis
Missouri Pacific
New Jersey Central
Cme
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Ontario & Western
Eerhine Rongool
Vigoo
Pennsylvania
Sobbo
St Louis
San Fran
St Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Union Pacific Tee
Wisconsin Central
Am Steel & Wlire
Am Tobacco
Anaconda Mining Co
Brooklyn
National Biscuit
National Steel
Belog
Republic Iron & Steel
Tenn Coal & Iron Tee
United States Leather Pal
United States Rubber
Western Union
Market report shows daily sales and prices in Boston
Boston dated Oct 11 reports highest and lowest sales and closing bids. Total securities traded include listed bonds worth 38 000 dollars unlisted bonds 19 000 dollars listed stocks 9810 and unlisted stocks 3016 shares.
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Boston
Brown professor named head of Chicago history dept
Professor J Franklin Jameson of Brown University has accepted an invitation from President Harper to head the history department at the University of Chicago. An Amherst alumnus from the class of 1879, he will not begin in Chicago until next September.
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Providence
R. I
J. Franklin Jameson
Brown University
Harper
University of Chicago
Amherst
Brown
Chicago
Troops Sent to Oneida After Fatal Strike riot
General Gobin and Sheriff Toole visited Oneida reporting quiet after yesterday’s fatal strike riot. They returned to Shenandoah and Gobin ordered Governor’s cavalry to leave tonight for Oneida to maintain order.
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Shenandoah
Penn
Gobin
Toole
Oneida
Admiral Sampson Confined to Bed by Illness
Report from the navy yard states Admiral Sampson is confined to his bed with a bad headache and fatigue. Doctors say the condition is not serious, but quarters fear his nervous system is breaking down after the Spanish-American War. Navy surgeon Dr. Henry Bever attends him, and he may return to desk today.
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Navy Yard
Admiral Sampson
Washington
Navy Department
Henry G. Bever
Wabash
Sampson
Beyer
Schley
Roosevelt to Speak in Boston on Victor Jers Story
Governor Roosevelt plans to tell the Victor Jers tale at Hotel Bellevue with a district committee announced including Quincy Hobbs Burke Hurd and Ward officials. He arrives Oct 27 and may tour routes with General Guild and Senator Lodge, rally to be at Symphony Hall with Rough Riders possibly present. Voice reportedly strained but the state committee aims to keep the promise despite national committee objections.
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Donald McDonald
Hotel Bellevue
Henry I. Bowdoin
Boston
Victor
Roosevelt
Republican State Committee
Curtis Guild
Senator Lodge
New Symphony Hall
State Committee
National Committee
Anti-imperialists to hold Salem meeting October 18
The anti-imperialists plan a monster gathering in Salem on October 18 with ex-Governor George S. Boutwell as the principal speaker. Several other speakers are listed for the event, though Boutwell is the main address.
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Salem
George S. Boutwell
Commonwealth
Sousa Triumph At Merchants Exposition In Mechanics Hall
Sousa sparked a night of triumph before an estimated six to eight thousand at Mechanics Hall during the Merchants and Manufacturers Twenty Century Exposition. The crowd, many with copies of the Post printed full music programs, hailed the march king as auto parade plans stirred local excitement.
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Sousa
Mechanics’ Hall
Post
Lowell
Newburyport
Lawrence
Haverhill
B. KF. Keith
Merchnants’ and Manufacturers’ Twentieth Century Exposition
Fire in Chelsea Draws Two Alarm Response
Two alarms from Box 3 sent Chelsea Fire Department at 2:35 AM to a blaze in two barns on Second Street near Spruce. Fire crews battled flames and prevented spread to adjacent structures. No injuries reported as of early morning, investigators to determine cause.
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Chelsea Fire Department
Spruce
Republican City Caucuses for Boston Delegates
Republican caucuses in Boston will choose delegates to the aldermanic convention and the city committee. The process runs from October 2 to October 30 with papers opened November 18 at 2 PM. Chairman Swallow declines candidacy amid friction with Mayor Hart, leaving the city committee presidency uncontested.
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Boston Republicans
City Committee
Swallow
Hart
Ward 10 Election Battle Promises Key Races
Major Perlie A. Dyar seeks ward committee and seat on the Board of Aldermen with ex-Alderman William Berwin George H. Moore William C. Parker and Dr. Frederick A. Davis also running. In the Common Council contest Harry Alexander plans to run amid opposition over resolutions against Superintendent Wheeler and Mayor Hart. Alexander faces a likely dismissal as assistant assessor for his stance.
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Common Council
Perlie A. Dyar
William Berwin
George H. Moore
William C. Parker
Frederick A. Davis
Harry ©. Alexander
Wheeler
Hart
Alexander
Roosevelt Talks On Trusts In Indiana Campaign Stop
Governor Roosevelt’s train was sidetracked near Marion after a Fort Wayne run. A stone-throwing incident in Fort Wayne drew attention as Curtis Guild Jr was lightly wounded. Roosevelt urged protection for American labor against foreign competition and criticized Bryan’s Kansas City platform.
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Ind
Roosevelt
Fort Wayne
Republcan
Curtis Guild, Jr
Fairmount
Alexandria
Bryan
Kansas City
Republican Party
Lax
Andria
Rassieur names staff and committees for G A R year
Commander-in-Chief Rassieur of the Grand Army of the Republic issues a general order detailing the official staff and the committees to oversee the organization’s work for the coming year. Appointments include Inspector-general Henry B. Peck of New Haven Judge advocate-general James H. Wolff of Boston and senior aide-de-camp Edward N. Ketchum of Galveston Texas.
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Chicago
Rassieur
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry 8. Peck
New Haven
Conn
James II. Wolff
Boston
Edward N. Ketchum
Galveston
Tex
Powers and Storey Seek 11th District Congress Seat
Lawyer William H. Baker of Newton confirms candidacy for Congress while Moorfield Storey also says he would run at the invitation of independent voters. Samuel T. Powers notes two Democrats will oppose. A conference between Baker and Storey may yield harmony and a withdrawal to honor anti imperialist sentiment in the district.
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William H. Baker
Newton
Post
Congress
Moorfield Storey
Samuel T. Powers
Messrs. Storey
Baker
Day–Bullard Wedding at King's Chapel
Francis Hermitage Day of Rochester England married Mary JL Bullard of this city in King's Chapel at high noon yesterday. The bride was given away by her uncle President Eliot of Harvard and the bridegroom was supported by Robert Wilde of England. The chapel was beautifully decorated.
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Francis Hermitage
Rochester
Eng
Mary JL. Bullard
King’s Chapel
Eliot
Harvard
Robert Wilde
England
Billings Family Reunion Elected Officers
Billings family members met at an all day reunion in the American House. Elected officers were C. B. Fuller president the Hon J. C. Barker senior vice president and S. W. Billings secretary and treasurer.
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Yesterda
C. B. Fuller
J. C. Barker
S. W. Billings
Rally in Milton Emphasizes Unity for Dr. Pierce Bid
A Milton Town Hall rally drew Republicans with Horace E. Ware presiding. Speakers included Hon. W. H. Moody of Boston urging hard work for congressional candidate Dr. George Pierce. Hon. Philip D. Lowe discussed local prospects and Milton’s role in the race. Norwood Cornet Band performed popular tunes.
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Milton Town Hall
Horace E. Ware
W. H. Moody
Boston
Congress
Tenth Congressional District
George Pierce
Philip D. Lowe
Somerville to Light Streets Under City Order
The Somerville Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor George O. Proctor to arrange street lighting for years ahead under an order proposed by Alderman Joseph Pr. Boyce, enabling long term lighting terms for the city.
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Somerville
George O. Proctor
Board of Aldermen
Joseph Pr. Boyce
Pierce Campaign Aims To Open Headquarters
Dr. George B. Pierce Republican candidate for Congress in the tenth district will immediately open headquarters. The move signals early campaign organization and voter outreach activities in the district.
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George B. Pierce
Congress
Heqgdan-R
Youtsey in Critical Condition After Illness
In Sorgetown Kentucky October 11 the latest from Henry Youtsey’s sick room is grim. His stupor remains heavy though slightly lighter at times. He raised his hands briefly and whispered there is no blood on my hands while physicians fear brain fever could prove fatal.
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Sorgetown
Henry Youtsey
Head found on South Bay bridge in South Boston
A decapitated head was found wedged between sleepers on a dizzy bridge in the South Bay area near a centre ward track. Identified as Michael Clark, a 44 year old coal heaver living at 1 Sheridan Place, South Boston, who worked at the Metropolitan Coal Company's Swett Street wharf. Clark's dinner pail was found nearby.
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O’donnell
South Boston
Michael Clark
Sheridan Place
Metropolitan Coal Company
Swett Street
Clark
Feil Arrested For Illegal Game Hunt In Maine
William H. Feil of Lynn Massachusetts was arrested by Game Warden Neal in Ebrangor Maine for attempting to illegally transport game out of the state. Twelve partridges and venison were found in Mr Bell's valise. The penalty is a third and 49 dollars for the deer plus costs.
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Ebrangor
William H. Feil
Lynn
Mass
Neal
Bell
Alfred Ray Mitchell Seeks Ward 17 renomination
Among Republicans seeking renomination for Ward 17 Common Council, Alfred Ray Mitchell is named. He previously won the largest Republican vote in that ward in ten years at the last election.
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Ward 17
Alfred Ray Mitchell
Roosevelt Enthusiastically Welcomed in Indianapolis Parade
Governor Roosevelt drew a vast Indianapolis crowd on Oct 11 as his carriage passed the reviewing stand and he bowed to supporters after a long parade. Colonel Curtis Guild Jr spoke, Roosevelt dined with Harry New, and he criticized Bryan’s candidacy while citing Bryan’s campaign book. The itinerary continues with a morning departure from the Dennison Hotel.
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New
Mount
W. B. English
Curtis Guild, Jr
Boston
Court House
Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument
Dennison Hotel
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Mr.Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Greeks Welcome Naval Vessel Navarchos Miaoulis in Boston
Greek settlement residents cheer arrival of the cruiser Navarchos Miaoulis. Open for inspection 11 am to 3 pm daily. Banquet at Buckminster Hotel for Captain Coundooriotis with Gov Crane and Mayor Hart invited, followed by a reception and concert at Faneuil Hall Tuesday night.
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State Street
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Timagenis
Coundooriotis
Faneuil Hall
Buckminster Hotel
Governor Crane
Mayor Hart
Admiral Sampson
George H. Lyman
November Smart Set review highlights its polished content
The November Smart Set, just out, pleases with 10 pages of reading matter. Noted authors and lively pieces fill the issue, including Helen Milecote's Miss Vandeleur Pirate and Frank Lillie Pollock's A Ballad of Being Broke. The issue also features society sketches, light fiction, poetry, and jokes, all praised for freshness and wit.
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Frank Lillie Pollock
Treasurer Blanchard Resigns at Boston & Maine. Fisher Named
Amos Blanchard, treasurer of the Boston & Maine railroad for thirty six years, has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted. He is succeeded by Herbert E. K. Fisher, already in the service since 187. Mr. Na has served as assistant treasurer since one.
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Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Herbert E. Fisher
Boston & Maine Railroad
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Parrot
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Commission House
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Heinze
A. P. A. O'Farrell
Herbert EK. Fisher
Mr. Na
Discontinuance of Providence Line Trains Noted
The Providence line steamers will be discontinued after the westbound trip Oct 12 and eastbound trip Oct 15. The Boston to Providence schedule via New Haven Hartford and Back Bay stops will end after Oct 12, with dispersal of weekday and Sunday services as listed in the timetable.
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Boston Terminal Staion
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Back Bay
Mansfeld
Attuenoro
Providence
Fox Point
Boston
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