W L Douglas Shoe Co To Perpetuate Business
Brockton firm reincorporates with 2 million capital. $1 million preferred stock offered to public at par, $100 per share, 7 percent dividends. Remaining common stock retained by W L Douglas. Preferred stock paid before any dividend to founder. Investor scrutiny offered at company office.
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Brockton Times
W. L. Doulas Shoe Co
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Maine
California
Boston
New York
Brockton Firm Expands To Five Million Annual Trade
The business began modestly in Brockton 26 years ago and has grown to a nearly five thousand dollar annual amount. Shoes sold rose from 727,824 in the year ending July 1, 1898 to 1,788,000 in the year ending July 1, 1902, marking a significant rise. The plant is modern and half new in four years, with a large power plant installed two years ago. The factory and 64 retail stores are free of incumbrances, with ample cash on hand to support a five million dollar annual business without borrowing.
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W. L. Douglas Shoes
Brockton
W L Douglas Shoe Co Capitalizes at 2 Million
W L Douglas announces capitalization of 2 million dollars with 1 million preferred and 1 million common stock. Preferred stock offered to the public at par is non cumulative and preferred as to dividends and assets, backed by tangible assets, and stock sold only by the director.
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W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
Pope Plans Philippine Church Reorganization Under Guidi
Rome reports a pontifical ban on the apostolic constitution for the Philippines. Archbishop Guidi will reorganize the hierarchy, create three new dioceses, appoint prelates, and convoke a synod. Seminaries will educate native clergy, with some students sent to Rome or a Filipino college. Funds come from friar lands sales and U S war-damage indemnity.
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Rome
Philippines
Guidi
Manila
South America
Vatican
Taft
United States
American labor as viewed by British observers
A British report by the Iron Trade Association analyzes U S labor conditions showing high independence of workers, easy job access, and democratic governance. It notes incentives for invention and the rise of skilled workers becoming employers, shaping industrial relations.
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Washington
United States
British Iron Trade Association
America
Europe
Otder
Funston Denounces Anti Can Teen Law
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General Funston's annual Colorado department review condemning anti canteen laws for lowering army discipline and corrupting soldiers. He cites near doubling of court martial trials and blames outside saloons for debauching troops and enriching saloonkeepers and gamblers.
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Washington
Funston
Department of the Colorado
Congress
Olympia Ball for Massachusetts Reserves in Charlestown
A reception and ball given by the crew of the United States cruiser Olympia to Company B Massachusetts Naval Reserves at Roughan's Hall Charlestown drew nearly 500 guests. The event featured a French and American flag-decorated stage and a ceremony with the D'Estrees crew, a grand march led by Lieutenant Commander Allen, and a supper after dancing. Attending Olympia officers included Captain Powell and Lieutenant-Commander Allen. Reservists named were Ensigns Lewis Pray and others. French guests included Captain Bernard and Sailing Master Sellin.
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United States
Olympia
Massachusetts Naval Reserves
Roughan’s Hall
Charlestown
Coghlan
Johnson
Washington
D'Estrees
Powell
WA. 8. M. Corps
Fahs
Benham
Montgomery
Fairfield
Reed
Childs
Fauntlersy
Young
Rose
Roach
Goodridge
Lewis
Pray
Massachusetts Naval
Bernard
Sellin
le Gonder
Lalois
Deguay
Giguello
Gilbraith Faces Court Over Unattended Auto
Frank B. Gilbraith, contractor and builder, faced court after a prior speeding fine of $10. This time he was cited for leaving his automobile unattended from 1:13 to 6. His explanation satisfied the judge and he paid a $1 fine.
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Frank B. Gilbraith
Bankrupt clothing sale draws crowds in Boston at 55 Hanover
A massive bankruptcy sale at 55 Hanover Street Boston touts $500000 in men’s and boys’ clothing harness and saddlery at half cost. The Rochester firm failure triggers heavy discounts on suits trousers overcoats and accessories with up to 20 day duration and nightly hours including mail order options.
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Boston
Hanover St
Rochester
Melton Cassimere
Hanover Street
20Th Century Dept. Stores, Inc
Trankrupt
Court Seeks Campbell Checks In St Louis Case
In St Louis on Sept 26 Judge Douglas issued a subpena for two checks totaling 47300 drawn by broker James Campbell in favor of Ed Butler. Campbell is out of the city. The case ties to a lighting bill passed Nov 28 1899 and a $47500 distribution at Delegate Lehmann's birthday party. The grand jury met. indictments against 19 delegates and former delegates are anticipated. most fugitives remain at large.
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ST. Louis
Douglas
Criminal Court
James Campbell
Ed. Butler
Campbell
Charles F. Kelly
House
Julius Lehmann
Judge orders specific timing in Vanderlip embezzlement case
Judge Aiken in criminal session requires the Commonwealth to write a detailed timeline of when the money, under Revised Laws Chapter 218 Section 23, reached Willard Vanderlip and was linked to larceny or embezzlement. The motion for a more specific indictment is otherwise denied. Vanderlip is accused of embezzling nearly $100,000 from an estate held in trust for Lucy B. Lowell.
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Aiken
Superior Court
Willard Vanderlip
Commonwealth
Lucy B. Lowell
Hopeful Update On R M Appleton Health
Sept 26 Hopeful reports from the Myopia Hunt Club say R M Appleton is slowly improving with consciousness returning. An operation to remove a brain blood clot has not yet been performed but may be needed soon. Doctors remain hopeful and view eventual recovery as almost certain.
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Hamilton
R. M. Appleton
Myopia Hunt Club
Mr. Appleton
Women golfers prep for national championship at Country Club
Many entrants for the women’s championship gathered at the Country Club despite threat of bad weather. Notable players present include Mrs Elliot Rodgers, Miss Anthony, Mrs Caleb Fox, and several from the Country Club such as Miss Phelps and Miss L A Wells. Marion Oliver of Albany CC, winner of the long driving title in 189, also appears in practice rounds.
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Clyde Park
Boston
Manice
Miss Hecker
Miss Griscom
Miss Underhill
Elliot Rodgers
Edgeworth
Alec” Campbell
Rodgers
L. A. Wells
Blanchard
Fanny Osgood
Thacher
Margaret Fay
Marion Oliver
Albany Country Club
Qakham Church Women Refuse Dance Proceeds for Works
At Oakham, Sept 24, the Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church votes not to use funds from a field day dance for church purposes. They deem dancing inconsistent with church principles and transfer the dance proceeds to the village improvement society.
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Qakham Church
Oakham
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Congregational Church
The
Viage Improvement Society
Water board official doubts Malden Medford Melrose suit
Secretary Davenport of the Metropolitan Water Board questions reports that Malden Medford and Melrose plan to sue the state for 2.9 million over Spot pond taking. He cites a 300 thousand award and says the cities have not shown such a claim. Medford has hired special counsel Nathan Matthews Jr. to date.
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Davenport
Metropolitan Water Board
Malden
Medford
Melrose
Spot Pond
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Roumania Explains London Position On Jewish Emigration
Roumania in London submits a long exposition outlining its stance on Jewish emigration. The Roumanian government says it cannot prevent Jews from leaving and asks if Britain shares the view of the American secretary of state on the matter.
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London
Hay
Roumania
Saate
Tate
Russians Begin to Leave Manchuria
The State Department received a cablegram from United States Minister Conger in Pekin reporting Russian evacuation of Manchuria has begun. Russians already returned the railway and will evacuate territory up the Liao River to complete by October 8 as per the agreement.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Conger
Pekin
Manchuria
Liao River
Injunction Bars Scranton Marriage Bid
Charles M. DeLong, bookkeeper for the Scrantonian, obtained a preliminary injunction from Judge Newcomb to restrain his daughter Helen from marrying DeWitt Tewksbury, a dry goods clerk. DeLong says Helen is under 21 and lacked his consent. the marriage license had already been issued. Arguments on making the injunction permanent are set for next Tuesday.
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Scranton
Penn
Charles M. DeLong
Scrantonian
Newcomb
Helen
DeWitt Tewksbury
DeLong
Woman arraigned for murder in husband stabbing
Helen Harris, a colored woman, was arraigned in Municipal Court on a murder charge after her husband Timothy Harris died from a knife wound to the neck three weeks ago. She waived examination and was held without bail for the grand jury as two witnesses described a quarrel ending with her stabbing him.
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Helen Harris
Timothy
Harris
Alliance favored for Chile and Argentina union
At a banquet in Santiago General Emilio Korner urged a unified alliance between Chile and Argentina. He referenced their independence battles and the dream of a United States of South America, predicting strong public and naval military unity support.
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Valparaiso
Chili
Santiago
Emilio Korner
Korner
United States
South America
Runaway McKeon Boys Return Home From Marsh Night Adventure
Little Martin and Patrick McKeon, found sleeping in a Malden marsh after riding an express wagon, are back at 13 Springer Street South Boston. The seven and eight year olds recount a hockey play gone awry and a wild, cold journey abroad, with Mrs. McKeon vowing to curb future escapades.
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Little Martin
Patrick McKeon
Malden
Springer Street
Boston
McKeon
Martin
Pat
Post
Patrick
Sunday Sermons at Tremont Street Baptist Church
Sunday services at Tremont Temple and nearby churches feature Rev Henry Varley of London with sermons on The Great High Priest Modern Priesthood and Jacob the Supplanter First Crippled and Then Exalted. Other days include 10:30 a.m. preaching and 7:30 p.m. sermons with free seats and varied choir attractions.
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Baptist
Tremont Street
A. C. Tixon
D. C
C. (. Case
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Francis H. Rowley
D. D
Berkeley
Shawmut Street
Park Square
EL. O. Hannum
People's Temple
Charles “A. Crane
Lgn
Adams
Orient
Haydn Ladies
Gounod
Mendelssohr
Bishop
Buck
Roxbury Spiritual Association
Highland Hall
Warren Street
Walnut Avenue
EF. Mack
J. W. Maynard
Annie de Lancey
Malden Progressive Spiritualist Society
Marcus Hall
Brown Building
Pleasant Street
Hall of
Cambridge
Kate Sanford Wylie
Charles Smith
Harmony Hall
Washington Street
Georgie Hughes
Whittemore
Ericson
Josephine Webster
Julia Fe, Davis
Cutter
Johnson
F. W. Wodell
Religious meetings fill Roxbury halls for holy days
The Anshy Brish Solam of Roxbury announces use of the old St. School house at 1448 Columbus Ave for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayers with a top cantor. Sunday prayers start at 6 a.m., with Universal Brotherhood Organization and Theosophical Society hosting public events at Mt Vernon Street.
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Roxbury
Children at the fair offer Saturday amusements for kids
The Mechanics' fair youth program opens this Saturday September 27 in Paul Revere Hall with 3 to 4 pm activities for children. Expect plays with dolls, children singers, a magician, or staged stories like Cinderella, all performed by child performers for a family audience.
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Mechanics’ Fair
Paul Revere Hall
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Judge Aiken
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Jos. W. Grady
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Undenomisnational
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A. D. Mayo
LL. D
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Clarendon Street Church
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Universal Brotherhood Organization
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Jessie E. Southwick
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