Sugar Climb and Dividend Declarations Stall Market News
Directors Mest and Vote to Increase Dividend, Calumet & Hecla declares a $20 a share dividend payable Sept. 28. Union Pacific and other rail stocks firm on improved political outlook abroad. Sugar stock rises on rumor of higher dividend while People’s Gas declines amid gas war fears. American Steel and Wire declares 18½ percent dividends on both preferred and common. Copper news notes Baltic and Osceola guidance amid rising output and strong buyer activity. Torrington annual meeting set for Sept 1i in Portland.
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London
Atchison, Pennsylvania
Union Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Chicago
American Steel and Wire Common
Board of Directors
New York
Laweéon
American Steel and Wire Company
West End Land Company
Dillaway, Lawrence & Co
C. F. M. Dillaway
A. W. Lawrence
Joseph H. Cody
1900, Inc
Palewee Ets
Ces Mfuorr
CSV Orb
Pease Saakeeeaer
Abe
Tate
N. x
Bredi
Boston & Montana
Quincy
Franklin
Baltic
Wolverine
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Calumet & Hecla Company
Stanton
Osceola
Atlantic
Butte
Mont
H. H. Rogers
Butte & Boston
Clipper
Boss Tweed
Madison County
Boston
Torrington Company
Portland
Standard Spoke and Nipple Company
Excelsior Needle Company
New England Trust Company
North Packing and Provision Company
M&s P
Dominion Coal
Ft S & M
M&b
NEG & Coke Ss
Adventure Miningt
Amalgamated A
Am Ag Chemical
Am Tel & Tel
Arcadian Mining
T&s F
Baltia Mining
Bingham Mining
Boston & Albany
Boston & Lowell
Bost & Mont Min
Cjir&sy
Edison Elec
Liu
Erte Tel
Federal Steel Eat
Fitchburg
Franklin Mining
Isle Royale Mining
Mass Electric Ee
Em Merced
Ae Mergenthaler Lin
Michigan Mining
Mohawk Miningt
Ase National Tube
E Gas & Coke
New England Tel
Or & Wor
Old Colony RR
Old Dominion
United Fruit
United Shoe
Utah Mining
West End St Ry
Winona Aid
Wolverine Min
Nash & R
Wyandot
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Go &E
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago I. & L
Chicago & E. Illinois
Eran & R. G
Great Northern
Illinois Central
Iowa Central
Louisville & Nashville
Manhattan
Metropolitan
St. Ry
Minn
St. Louis
Missouri
Iy Miss
Kan
Tex
St Louis Southwestern
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas & Pacific
Third Avenue
Hoop
Steel & Wire
General Electric Oe Boo
United States Seat Ai
Republic Iron & Steel
Promoter's Shares Offered At Two Cents Per Share
To meet final payment on our mining property we offer a limited number of promoter's shares at two cents per share. Interview and correspondence solicited. Address Treasurer P O Box 2451 Boston Mass.
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P.O. Box
Boston
Mass
Swift Trusts Dividends and Mill Upgrades Reported
The article notes a six month ago declaration of a 3 percent semi annual dividend and mentions Swift & Co owning about 7 percent of North Packing and Provision Company stock. It also reports Osceola planning a 3000 horsepower boiler plant for stamp mills and Isle Royale progress with steel framework a rock house and the second well nearing completion.
Market Summary of Boston Securities on Ex-Dividend Day
Boston reports the day’s highest and lowest sales and closing bid and asked on ex-dividend trading. Total sales include listed bonds worth 13,900 dollars, listed stocks at 350 shares, unlisted bonds at 1,000 dollars, and unlisted stocks totaling 18,786 shares.
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Boston
Unicns
Despondent worker attempts self harm at boarding house
Richard P. O'Toole, despondent after losing his hammock factory job, tried to cut his wrist with a penknife last night at 16 Laconia Street boarding house. He told police he would kill himself when released. the blade was not deep enough. He was taken to City Hospital in a Station 6 wagon and is expected to recover.
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Richard P. O'Toole
Laconia Street
City Hospital
O'Toole
Young actors present at Melrose Highlands
A juvenile amateur performance of In With the Tide was staged at Melrose Highlands before a large crowd last night. The show, to be repeated in two weeks for Lincoln Lodge of Odd Studies, featured Jack Rou lker as the sailor lad Ethel C Haven Jewel Miss Vivian Provandie Fairy Queen Miss Irene Provandie Constance and Miss Ruth Moor in a cast with libretto by Jean A Provandie who also served as stage manager and author.
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Melrose Highlands
Lincoln Lodge of
Odd Studies
Jack Roulker
Sailor Lad
Ethel C. Haven
Jewel
Vivian Provandie
Irene Provandie
Constance
Ruth Moor
Jean A. Provandie
Evacuation in Pekin Provokes Strong Reactions Abroad
The Associated Press reports killings of American women missionaries in China and details harsh abuses. Victims are unnamed by request. Swedish missionaries survived. The piece notes growing opposition to conciliatory policy in Shanghai and cites a Li Hung Chang remark blaming foreigners for their own plight.
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Associated Press
China
Pekin
Mission Board
Shanghai
Chuchau
Cheklang
Li Hung Chang
Goodnow
Earl Li
Japanese Would Stay In Pekin Crisis Contrast
London dispatches report Shanghai and Tien Tsi chaos in the Chinese telegraph network delaying Pekin news. No decision yet on Russian proposals from the powers. Japanese papers harshly oppose evacuating Pekin and suggest a secret Germany Russia pact harms Britain and Japan.
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London
Shanghai
Tien Tsi
Iin
Pekin
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
World Championship Swim Match at the Chutes Lake
James L. McCusker the American champion will race Percy F. Cavill the Australian English champion in five events for the world title and a $1500 purse at the Chutes Lake next Saturday evening. Cavill has shown mastery of swimming while McCusker trains in private ahead of the showdown. Cavill will train at the Chutes Park with public trials and exhibitions, and the first race is scheduled for 7 o'clock with referee James Ormond.
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James L. McCusker
Percy F. Cavill
Chutes Lake
Peter McNally
Joe Nuttall
McCusker
Cavill
Australia
Boston
Chutes Park
James Ormond
Nelson and Elkes Matched for Three Charles River Races
Johnny Nelson and Harry Elkes were paired to ride three races at Charles River track this month. Dates to be set later after a conference with F. E. Spooner Pat Sheehan and John Irwin. The events are an hour ride a 50 mile race and a 100 kilometer leg about 67 miles. The opening date may be September 15 17 or 18.
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Johnny Nelson
Harry Elkes
Charles River Track
F. E. Spooner
Nelson
Pat Sheehan
Elkes
John Irwin
Chelsea Aldermen Wrangle Over Watchman Appointment
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen held its first session after summer vacation. Much time was devoted to the fight over appointing Loren C. Clifford as watchman at the lock-up. Clifford, a veteran, faced charges he denied as Mayor Gould had notified that Kirk’s appointment could not stand. Kirk resigned and Clifford was appointed. The board continued the hearing for another week.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Loren C. Clifford
Henry M. Kirk
Kirk
Clifford
Gould
Keliher's Boom Unites Wards 7 9 13 Behind McNamara
A Boston party meeting launched the Keliher congressional boom with Wards 7 9 and 13 pledging for Jeremiah J. McNamara to secure delegations for Kelichers bid. William A. Fitzgerald would move to the Senate from Kelicher's district while William A. McDevitt Jr. withdraws as Councillor candidate. Senator Keliher, visiting from illness, attended the conference with James Donovan steering the effort.
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Jeremiah J. McNamara
Ward
Kelcher
William T. A. Fitzgerald
Senate
McNamara
William A. McDevitt, Jr
Ward 10
Ward 13
Boston
Keliher
James
Donovan Seeks Ward 9 Return to National Congress
Donovan led a steering gathering aiming to replay Ward 9 representation in Congress. He identified strengths in Wards 7, 3, and 13 and summoned McNamara, who seeks a seat on the Governor’s Council, to hear a clearer program before agreeing to support it.
Ward 13 split shifts alliances in city politics
The article notes Gallivan and McNamara separating after years of joint effort with Norris and City Messenger Leary forming a new alliance to solidify Ward 13 for a political proposition. It suggests Ward 3 may assemble a congressional delegation, while Ward 6-8 faces pressure against a fourth term in Congress in the ninth district.
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Gallivan
McNamara
Damon
Pythias
Norris
Leary
Ward 13
Smith Premier Typewriter Wins Grand Prix at Paris Exposition
The Smith Premier typewriter received a Grand Prix diploma at the Paris Exposition with the jury praising its general superiority of construction and efficiency. The award was given in a field of twenty one competing machines.
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Smith
Paris
Republicans Show Loss In Vermont
Republicans suffer headlines as Vermont returns show a split in support. The piece notes party leads in the General Assembly with 30 senators and a large house majority, outlines U S Senate prospects among Dillingham Grout Prouty and Ross, and mentions local option as the pivotal issue amid broad voter turnout and regional figures.
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Bacon
Hartford
Fred A. Howland
Montpelier
Orin M. Barber
Arlington
Congress
David J. Foster
Burlington
Kittredge Haskins
Brattleboro
General Assembly
Dillingham
United States
Grout
Prouty
Ross
Bryan in Maryland Opens Democratic Campaign in Cumberland
In Cumberland Maryland on September 4 1898 the Democratic campaign opened with William Jennings Bryan and Senator George Wellington sharing the platform. Wellington announced his break with the Republican party over war issues and imperialism. Bryan rebutted the hissing crowd and urged unity while warning against militarism. Governor Roosevelt attended a reception and the convention featured lengthy resolutions praising party history and a strong loyalty to territorial integrity.
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Cumberland
Mad
Maryland
West Virginia
W. J. Bryan
United States
George l. Wellington
Wellington
Spain
Academy of Music
Bryan
Frederick Williams
Platform Adopted as State Convention Closes
ODELL TO BE NAMED SARATOGA N Y Sept 4 The practical work of the State convention closed with the platform adoption and the remaining task of formally naming candidates The ticket will be For Governor Benjamin …
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Falk
New York
Benjamin Odell
Saratoga
N. Y
Benja
Third Party Convention Narrows Field Of Attendees In New York
Attendees for the National Third party convention to nominate President and Vice President in New York include William Everett Massachusetts chair T. M. Osborne, Henry W Lamb and Francis P Nash both from Massachusetts, Fiske Warren and Paul Fuller from Massachusetts and others. Delegates from Kentucky Indiana Pennsylvania Colorado are expected with figures such as J H Joubert E Spears Haveley R H Dorn A B Farquhar and Charles J Hiller named among participants.
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New York
William Everett
Massachusetts
T. M. Osborne
Henry W. Lamb
Francis P. Nash
Fiske Warren
Paul Fuller
Kentucky
New York Democrats Eye Stanchfield Mackey Nominations
Saratoga N Y Sept 4 Republicans claim strong assurances that Democratic leaders will back John B Stanchfield for Governor and William F Mackey for Lieutenant Governor Inquiry among Democrats here largely supports the statements It is alleged that Mr Croker has votes pledged to secure these nominations and it is believed Mr Hill will acquiesce before the convention
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Saratoga
N. Y
John B. Stanchfield
William F. Mackey
Croker
Hill
Arkansas Governor Race Seen At Davis Big Lead
Returns from forty of seventy five counties show Democrat Jeff Davis leading Governor candidate by about 80 000 in early returns with Remmel the Republican. Republican leaders predict Davis will end with a 40 000 majority statewide.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jeff Davis
Remmel
Davis
Registration Begins as Voter Lists Grow at Headquarters
The Board of Election Commissioners opened voter registration last night at the headquarters in the old Court House. A large number were added to voting lists, with plans to extend registration to all wards as soon as possible.
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Board of Election Commissioners
Old Court House
Croker attack on Hill drew sharp dismissal in New York
At the Hoffman House Croker attacked Senator Hill for his Troy speech saying Hill dodges open debate and is deceitful. He praised Senator Murphy as truthful and condemned Coler and Hill as sneaky. Croker denied any McCarren briefing about a visit to McLaughlin.
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New York
Picayune
New York City
Tammany Hall
Dave Hill
Senator Murphy
Coler
Hill
Croker
McCarren
Brooklyn
Mclaughlin
Hill Refuses Comment on Croker Attack
Senator David B. Hill returned to Albany from New York City and, when questioned by the Associated Press, refused to discuss the attack made on him by Richard Croker.
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Albany
N. Y
David B. Hill
New York City
Associated Press
Richard Croker
Beans Coming to Boston Fifth Annual Reunion
Descendants of John Bean form New England and national associations, meeting today in Boston at 694 Washington Street. Last year’s gathering was in Portland. The first Bean to arrive in the country was John Bean, a Scotsman, in 1660. Jacob Bean of Roxbury is president and will welcome the national delegation as committee head. Festivities of the day will follow.
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John Bean
New England
National
Boston
Washington Street
Portland
Jacob Bean
Waverly Street
Roxbury
Banquet to Accommodate 250 for Notable Gathering
A large banquet will follow with accommodations planned for 250 attendees. Ex-Attorney-General Judge Josiah Drummond of Portland, Maine, is identified as a member of the organization involved.
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Josiah Drummond
Portland
Democratic Caucuses Set for City Delegates Sept 27
Democratic caucuses will be held in this city on September 27 to elect delegates to State county senatorial councillor and congressional conventions. Headquarters will issue papers for the various delegations in a few days. With contests in nearly all districts and for all offices, a lively race for first place is expected.
Ward 15 Democrats Tonight Organizing Meeting
The Democrats of Ward 15 convene at Lyceum Hall on National Street for an organizing club meeting called by Chairman Jones of the national committee and William R Hearst of New York.
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Ward 15
Lyceum Hall
National Street
Jones
National Committee
William R. Hearst
New York
Explosion in Chelsea House Blows Wall and Floors
A fire at 9 George Street Chelsea damaged the dwelling owned by M A Stewart and occupied by Miss Stewart. She left the kitchen briefly, smoke filled the room, a small blaze appeared, then an explosion blew out a wall and the upper floor collapsed. Estimated damage is 400 to the building and 150 to contents.
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George Street
Chelsea
M. A. Stewart
Miss Stewart
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