Copper Rally Sparks Upgrade in Market Wide Move
Wall Street opened firm with improvements in several issues as crop news and unofficial trade reports influenced copper stocks. Copper Range led gains while St Paul and others edged up, and Amalgamated and Wolverine posted notable movements on dividend boosts. Mineral and trust stocks fluctuated amid mixed earnings and shipments.
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Chicago grain quotations and market notes
Ennis and Stoppani report Liverpool wheat opened strong but trimmed gains as cargoes arrived. Local market shows long wheat interest building, while traders wait for direction. Corn prices firm on firmer cables, frost forecasts and cooler weather boosting demand. oats near export basis with solid demand outlook.
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Royal Blue line party tours World’s Fair in St Louis
The Royal Blue line party just back from an 11 day World’s Fair trip in St Louis says the climate compares favorably with New England. They stayed at Inside Inn on the fair grounds four miles from the city in a park with quiet rest. Other Boston departures are scheduled Sept 10 and 24, at 75 dollars for the trip. The Gettysburg Washington tour leaves Sept 16 for a week at 32 dollars. For itinerary contact Joseph P. Taggart at N E F A 30 Washington Street Boston MA.
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New York Stock Market Ends Strong After Mixed Start
The market closed firm with strength across sectors after early irregularity. Steel led gains reaching new highs, St Paul and Rock Island gained about 1 percent despite frost rumors, and copper and rail names moved higher as overall activity remained brisk with total sales around 122 650 shares.
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Price Predicts Cotton Price Dip Despite Bullish Report
Theodore H. Price writes from New York on September 1, 1804 warning that he has liquidated his cotton holdings after advising purchases at 9 14 cents and expects prices to fall regardless of tomorrow's Government report. He notes heavy receipts and potential drops toward 9 cents with October contracts seen on October 7th.
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Boston Tailor
Public endorsement by Frank P. Harris of Boston urges belief in Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes years of back pain and dizziness easing after eight months on the product. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Soldiers Set for Long Trip to Bull Run
Fully equipped troops prepare for departure in the third Bull Run battle. Ninth Regiment and Signal Corps leave from South Station by 8 45 a m and Fifth and Eighth Regiments assemble at North Station. Travel routes include New York Jersey City and Buffalo Pennsylvania. Complaints arise over seating amid shipping of camp equipment by Captain A L Wyman and staff.
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Republican and Democratic leaders join training at Manassas
Mayor Thomas Talbot, chairman of the Republican State committee, and Captain John J. Flaherty, head of the Democratic executive committee, depart for Manassas to join military units. Major Talbot to the Fifth Regiment and Captain Flaherty to the Eighth Gloucester company, departing today for the field of operations.
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Manassas Camp Preparations Ahead of Army Maneuvers
In Manassas Virginia engineers quartermasters and signal corps officers have prepped the field for a 30 000 troop exercise next week. Since August first they have detailed men drawn maps and assigned positions to each company to ensure smooth camp operations.
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Neponset challenge aims at Dorchester champion title
Neponset manager McGillicuddy challenges Dorchester rivals the Wellingtons or Dorchesters to a series of games to decide the Dorchester district championship.
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Delmar Falters at Narragansett Park Grand Circuit
Eight thousand attend Narragansett Park as Major Delmar fails to break the world trotting record. He runs 2:03 mile with a final fifty yards fading to 2:30 gait despite two runners urging. Baron Grattan wins the unfinished 2:14 pacing, Knox’s Gelatine King takes 2:24 trotting heats, Hettie G. prevails in 2:12 pacing, and John Taylor seizes 2:08% in 2:10 trotting with a new mark.
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Briggs Beats Hamilton in 15 Round North Walpole Bout
Referee Jack Sheehan selected Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea as the winner over Jack Hamilton of Troy in a 15 round match at the Fall Mountain Club North Walpole. Briggs dominated with a flurry of punches and appeared unmarked at the end while Hamilton fought valiantly. Kid Pantz of Boston issued a challenge to any 118 pounder.
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Rearrest of C. T. Griffith Heavily Charged Hyde Park Scene
Charles T. Griffith a Hyde Park Board of Trade member was rearrested after a hospital discharge. He faced booking at Dorchester station and was bailed by Hyde Park associates as Board of Trade members threaten a lawyerly fight.
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Pittsburg Pitcher Case Almost Drowns After Swim
Rain prevented the Pittsburg Boston game today as Pitcher Case of the Pittsburgs nearly drowned last night. He and other players went to the Pittsburg natatorium for a swim and while walking on a beam fell into the water. A cramp struck him and several players pulled him from the pool. Attendants revived him after an hour.
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World beaters eye trio of wins as season nears end
Dineen and Bernhardt prepare to pitch as Cleveland threats fade. Boston and New York pull away while St. Louis aids Athletics win with Waddell on the mound. News notes salute Harvard Hurley, Boston fans, and local games at Dorchester fields and Oak Island Labor Day picnic.
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Lundgrens Fine Pitching Edges Brooklyn in Shutout
Lundgren’s sharp pitching and flawless support held Brooklyn scoreless as only one Brooklyn baserunner reached second. Chicago’s amateur reliever impressed but showed nerves in a tight game.
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St. Louis Tops Philadelphia 5 to 2 in Afternoon Game
St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2 this afternoon with McFarland getting the best support.
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Hayseed First In Close Race In Provincetown Harbor
In Provincetown Harbor a windy day produced tight finishes for the Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association events. The 18-foot class saw Hayseed edge Miladi II by two seconds, while Pert II won the 22-foot class and Meemer topped Waska in the special handicap division.
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National Baseball Commission Meets in Cincinnati Session
The National Baseball Commission met at the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati. Secretary John E. Bruce reported 102 minor league players purchased by the National and American leagues, with Brooklyn listing 23 players. Herrmann was re‑elected president and Bruce secretary.
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Boston Americans Sign Baseman Grimshaw
Buffalo club announced that First Baseman Myron Grimshaw has been purchased by the Boston Americans. Grimshaw will be tried out next season as an all round infielder and is not expected to report to Boston until next season.
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Amherst Man of 92 Towed Bride of 24
Amherst, Sept. 1. Oren Williams, 92, of South Amherst, applied for a marriage license with Miss Lulu Baker, 24, who had answered his ad for a housekeeper. Williams’ wife died years ago. relatives in the West sought a conservator for his $10,000 estate, but the courts declined to act. Williams is Amherst’s oldest inhabitant.
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Scores From New England Baseball Matchups
Manchester split with Lawrence 9 to 2 and 7 to 0. Concord beat New Bedford 5 to 4, then 8 to 0 in six. Lowell forfeited to Haverhill 9 to 0. Nashua edged Fall River 2 to 1.
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