Market dulness and varied dividends loom in Boston trading
A wide glance at Sept markets shows New York opening steady then strong before closing near opening levels as traders cover shorts. Sugar trades spike briefly while United States Oil posts a 59 cent quarterly dividend. Boston markets stay dull with modest strength in copper shares and several mine dividends announced for October.
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New York
Wormser
Bull Pools
London
Union Pacific
Shorts
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Federal Steel
United States Oil
W. H. D. Chapin
United States Oil Company
Boston
New York. Call Woane Inci
Sci
Centennial Eureka Mining Company
R. J. Evans
T. Holden
United States Mining Company
Centennial Eureka
Busines
Trezona
Centennial Mureka
Salt Lake
Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Agnain
Bay State
Fortuna-Republica
Boston Consolidated
Pinkham
Copper Prices Reported by Wilson Fay & Co
Copper price report from Wilson Fay and Company notes 600 Colonial Copper and 100 Black Diamond Copper with price figures unlisted, indicating market activity for the metals at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson W. Fay & Coo
No. T State Brees
Gage Usspps Rae
German note shifts balance in China crisis
London dispatch reports Count Von Waldersee's arrival coincides with a key allied policy declaration. Germany demands the Pekin outrages culprits, turning the tables on Russia. If Russia accepts, it cannot claim China’s lenience. if it objects, it risks being seen as undermining the punitive expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count von Waldersee
China
Daily News
Germany
Russia
Germany Seeks Deliverance of Foe Leaders Before China Peace
Berlin announces to major powers that a necessary precondition to start peace talks with China is the surrender of those responsible for the Opium Fuze incident. The foreign office dispatches circular to embassies in Washington London Paris St Petersburg Rome Vienna and Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biorlin
Foreign Office
China
Washington
London
Paris
St. Petersburg
Home
Vienna
Tokio
Waldersee Arrives in Hong Kong Aboard Sachsen
The German field marshal Count Von Waldersee commander in chief of international forces in China and his staff arrived in Hong Kong aboard the Sachsen after sailing from Naples on August 25. He was greeted by a British guard of honor and will proceed to Shanghai then board the German cruiser Hertha for onward passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Sachsen
Count von Waldersee
China
Naples
Shanghai
Anthracite miners swell strike ranks day two
The Hazleton region reports at least 1500 more workers idle today, raising total idle to 118,000 as 11,500 miners in District 7 and 45 hundred in District 9 joined the strike plus 200 in Lackawanna Wyoming. Mitchell says 60,000 more may strike, with no operator mobilization yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton Region
Schuylkill
Lackawanna
Wyoming
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Hazleton
Penn
Mitchell
Coal strike tightens grip on Lackawanna district
Scranton reports show no coal being mined and washeries halting operations. Columbus washery resumes with strike leaders’ permission. Car bond washery workers walk out while 100 crossfire crowd jeers. Police bring in detectives as tensions flare over gun threats and halted trains. Domino effect hits customers in Binghamton Elmira and Syracuse as long term contracts shift to soft coal firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lackawanna
Columbus
Carbon Coal Company
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Diamond
Benjamin Davis
Clark Tunnel
Frank Payne
Davis
Payne
Binghamton
Elmira
Syracuse
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Price of coal rises as miners idle in antimacite fields
The strike leader reports 118000 of 14149 miners idle after two days in antimacite coal fields. Philadelphia and Reading Co raises coal price by 2½ cents per ton, met by local deniers who add 50 cents per ton to consumer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Collieries Short-Handed Two More Shutdowns
Philadelphia case notes two additional shutdowns at the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company as General Manager Henderson reports in a Sept. 18 notice. The brief item outlines continuing curtailments affecting operations and labor, signaling ongoing production disruptions in the coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Philadelphia
Henderson
The
Philadealphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Miners quarrel in Queer Struggle at Sugar Notch
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania September 18 miners met in Sugar Notch with President Nicholls addressing both union and non union workers. A clash broke out with names called before most joined the union after Nicholls appeal. Officers were posted to guard company property and coal shipments tumbled. About 150 railroad workers were out of work as shipments stopped. Operators see no settlement while United Mine Workers President Mitchell leads the miners.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Nicholls
Hazleton
Sugar Notch
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Ontario & Western
Delaware
Lackawanna & Western
Delaware & Hudson
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Unite
Meat good for health says old article in favor of mixed diet
The article argues health foods and meat can co exist with vegetarian ideas. It praises a mixed diet of grains fruits and meats noting meat provides concentrated nutrition. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid and advertises the product price and free booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Reminson
Stuart
I. A. Stuart Co
Marshal, Mich
Wreckage fund rush aids Galveston relief drive
The article reports on relief efforts for Galveston with shipments from City Hall to the relief committee. Donors include Boston businessmen and several Chinese contributors, with totals from Lee Higginson Co. and various individuals and churches providing hundreds of dollars amid a broad fundraising push.
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City Hall
Galveston Relief Committee
Boston
Messrs. Lee, Higginson & Co
Boston Merchants’ Association
Galveston Relief Fund
Texas Relief Fund
Tee
SadaTe Erare Meera
Mamie
Gia
Cale
Gaming
Lys Mos
Dane Street Congregational Church
Bever
NEROS
Anne Mt Wongla
William J. Ee
Gratiea Ehen
Blake
Vive Grewias
Bo Mee Gig
Charles B
Pelee Eign
Ing Tas Rodo Dined
Dora Aikecele Eis Velen
E Arl W. We ii
LOE Ice We
M. Bolles & Co. Sa
Tieewa
Ieee
Joseph P. Flatley
Thomas
Bradlee
Vaasaere
G. R. Fisk & Coe
Ie Eevale
Renee MC
Eg Mit Res
Toreph
George Whitney
Ain Wien
Creda Gate
Nelson Crosskill
Pea
New Boston
N. H
OLE OP Craredtrivass
Eae
Eis Wade
Ea Atsiais Ee
Hope Chaps Iit
Pen Etree de Sy Ieee
Chichro Visca S
Apie Rae Aes
George RB. Hinckley
Sayre
Yeneters
Rogers
Congregational Churchi Randolph
J. Koshland & ‘Co
Pray Eaese
Wiogr Pees Idle
Sega Ata
William Taggard Piper
BNDO
Universalist Church
Everett
Cashenrrieee
Cste Ars Erate Raya Becaie
Eis
Alicea M. Gongfellow
Susan
Sewell
Joining the Strikers at Shamokin Mine Action
About one fifth of Mt Carmel workers joined the strike after cleaning up yesterday and leaders say mines may shut as tight as Shamokin’s. Strikers gathered near Reading Company and Union Canal mines to deter workers, while operators call in deputies to protect those who continue working.
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Shamokin
Penn
Mt Carmel
Carmel
Reading Coa & Iron Company
Union Canal Company
Abandoning Collieries At Shamokin After Strike
General Superintendent Muther of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company orders mules hoisted from the Henry Clay and other Shamokin collieries. The workers have gone on strike, and the company plans to abandon the mines, bringing the animals to the corral in Pottsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Penn
Muther
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Henry Clay and
Shamokin
Coal price rise in Fall River after miners' strike
FALL RIVER DIAL UP reports coal in Fall River has advanced one dollar per ton due to extraordinary demand sparked by the big miners' strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Scrubwoman Charged with Embezzling 3000 in Jewelry Store
David Benshimol employed Charles H. Coburn to manage his jewelry shop at 302 Washington Street. Coburn, in office three years, stole systematically, totaling 2000 to 3000 after loans from Maria Sliney reduced the shortage. Judge Hopkins sentenced Coburn to two years in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benshimol
Washington Street
Charles H. Coburn
Hopkins
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Benshimol
Coburn
Winton Breaks Ten Mile Auto Record at Washington Park
Chicago Sept 18 Alexander Winton broke the world ten mile auto record at the Washington Park exhibition race meet driving a four wheeler the time 16 minutes 2 1 3 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington Park
Alexander Winton
Cavill to Highlight Brookline Baths Opening Night
Tonight at the Brookline baths the members open their season with speed trials and diving. Percy F Cavill, famed Australian and English champion, planned to attempt new fifty and hundred yard marks though rheumatism lingers. He will also present a noted exhibition of fancy swimming and diving.
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Brookline Baths
Rich
Percy F. Cavill
Australia
England
Cavill
Masons Confer High Degree At Gothic Hall Conclave
Last night the Northern Masonic jurisdiction convened in a tri annual conclave. Thirty third degree was conferred in full ceremony on most first year candidates at Gothic Hall with a large class. Notable attendees included General Daniel B. Sickles. Vacancies in the active roll followed two deaths. Ladies attended Tremont Theatre while a day plan included a ride to Winthrop Crescent Beach and a visit to Bunker Hill monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council
Gothic Hall
Daniel B. Sickles
Brooklyn
Nicholas R. Ruckle
Indianapolis
Charles E. Ide
Syracuse
N. Y
Masonic Temple
Tremont Theatre
Winthrop
Crescent Beach
Bunker Hill Monument
Bribery Charge Revived at Cambridge Aldermen Meeting
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen revived bribery charges tied to a Ward 2 school house lot purchase last summer. A bribe allegation surfaced as aldermen debated delaying action on the land deal and a mayoral signature. A beach and bath house project for Front East Cambridge was advanced with a $25,000 appropriation, and consideration of an armory for three militia companies was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Board of Aldermen
Albert B. Long
John J. Ahern
Committee On Public Property
Bath House
East Cambridge
Ahern
Mitlitia
SoBe and Various Donors Listed in Receipts Totaling 44598.93
A fragmented list shows donations and contributions from numerous individuals and organizations to churches and associations, including Grace Episcopal Church Everett and various named donors such as Mrs Rachel Lewin and Amelia Tomar. The document tallies receipts and totals, ending with a grand sum of 44 598.93.
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SoBe Brags
Garth
Saeed Winkie
N. Toppan
Wong Man Jung
Wong Pee Casa
Wong Sing Chong
Wong Ah Kwai
Ees
Agar
Charles H. Collins
Methodist Episcopal
Chareh, Hudson
Raiee Ais
Ea Ace
Badass
Spoteiaseeis
Eipwlaceees
William &, Appleton
Rachel Lewin
W. V. Kellen
Photographers’ Association of New Ros
A. Hemenwar
Peter Ah Anne
Grace Episcopal Church
Fverett
William S. Bullard
Aieaae
Branien
Ballartic
Erie
Boas Ban
Ternal Sack
Constance Gardner
Eas
Cgiar Twang
Cress
Sss
Oees
William Quirin
Dudley Street Baptist Church
John L. Chapin
MarRi
Hoag Sciences
George Duncan
A. Thomas
Amelia Tomar
Rhodes
M. J. Neyhart
Rae
Fillebrawn: & Co
Edward C. Cahot
Potter Drug & Chemmical Company
Fred . Warren
EMBO
Dudley, Rattelie & Tns
Hittehine & Wheeler
Las Ceres
Reginald Grey
Oeak
Clerks of
Metabrook & Co
Sede Catremec Roe
Richard Olney
W. W. Blackmar
BNO
Ceres Gees Rae
Pierse
Phi Cadas
Boston
Gigiace
Ana
Mellin's Fond Company
Chamber of Cermmerte
Isis Isc
City Hall basement drums for Galveston relief shipments
All day yesterday the hammer rang as Galveston relief shipments set a record for goods received and sent. Two trunks, fourteen cases and a large barrel arrived, with many donors listed by town or as a friend, including Mrs Fat Cambridge and J F Bradley Swampscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Galveston
G. E. Fernald
Jierose
J. H. Tewksbury
Brookline
Charlotte Bowditch
Jamaica Plain
Miss Nye
Auburndale
J. W. Adams
Dorchester
E. R. Lord
Melrose
R. M. Welch
Cambridge
Mr. Dabney
Pinckney Street
H. H. Brown & Co
North Brookfield
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Dulness Agal
United States
AOVK
Commonwealth
Portuna-Republiga
Mayflower Mining
King of Arizona
Aioe
Val Verde
Chikececes
Little Tiger Liquid Air Power & Automobile
Little Circle Bindi
Boston Stock Sales
Am Bel Tel
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Yi Gas
B & O Ds
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Gas & Coke
Bingham Mining
Bonanza Mining
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Boston & Mon
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Fitchburg
Isle Royale
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Pullman Co
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Bmw United Fruit
U A Ou Mining
Utah
West End St Ry
Wolverine
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
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WM. T. Pigott
Fogan
T. C. Power
Pres
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Natl
Bank
Helena
Cammet & Herlmot
Sworth
Treasury
Blackfoot Copper CO
Oliver M. Holmes
Segm
Morrill Smith & CO
Water &T
Mass
NEW York Stock Exchange
Railroads
Atchison
Tow
Canada
Ches & Ohio
Abe
Lake Mine & Western
Twais & Nash
Manhattan
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Rf Pacific
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Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas & Pacific Ray
Third Avenue
Mir Nz Co
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Yntinental Tooac
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Pacifi Ie
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Iron & Steel
Bagland
Bog More
Associated Press
Henry Clay
Bear Valley
Burnside
Lackawanna District
New Zingland
Wilson Jewelry CO
Tremont Row
Scrubwoman
Horsford
Genuine
Horstorp’s
Ae Gine
Ballic Drug CO
Cleveland
Walker-Rintell
Dewey Sq
Boylston
Church Sts
C. F. Eaton
F. HH. Putnam
School
Washington St
Brad Bury
Klein's
Tremont
Chapman
Alexander Klein
Castle Square
Castle Square Theatre
ST. Mary's Infirmary, Galveston, Tex
Madeleine Lucette Ryley
Columbia
Musical Review
Columbia Theatre
A. H. Chamberlyn
G. B. Sedgewick General Manazer
Harwood
Lynn
George Harwood
Massachusetts Senate
Ramsdell
Cor
Dewey
Gee Young
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Hobson
Victoria
B. C
Empress of India
Orient
Pekin
Merrimac Fame
Japan
Collier
Florence FE. Learned
George G. Learned
Arison
Victor W. Collier
Chelsea
Heard Street
James A. Doherty
Fitzgerald
Dixon
Whason
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