Stock Market Strength Across the List Amid Apathy
Stocks rose broadly with many issues advancing after an improved close from yesterday. C B & Q edged up a point, Union Pacific near 9 percent on common stock, and Norfolk dividend outlook. steel stocks weakened as producers failed to fix prices. Market mood remained dull ahead of presidential year activity.
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Boston
General Steel
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Union Pacific
Norfolk
London
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Atchison
Rolston & Bass
Boston and New York Markets Reported by Bright Sears
Boston and New York markets are summarized by Bright Sears & Co with brief notes on stock movements, commodity prices, and notable shifts across sectors. The report highlights early gains for rails and metals while postal and textile shares show mixed results.
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Bright, Sears & Co
Miss Theresa Blake Dies After Horse Hurdle Jump
New Rochelle New York Aug 1 Miss Theresa Huntington Blake daughter of Samuel Parkman Blake a retired Boston banker died yesterday afternoon at J O Holloway stock farm after a horse she rode for a high jumper over a three foot hurdle stumbled and fell on her. Holloway and James J Higginson rushed to help but she died almost instantly.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Theresa Huntington Blake
Samuel Parkman Blake
Boston
J. O. Holloway
Miss Blake
Mr. Holloway
James J. Higginson
New York
Holloway Place
Manchester
Mr. Higginson
B. H. Codding
Mr. Blake
Death of famed historian Ridpath after long illness
John Clark Ridpath, noted historian, died at Presbyterian Hospital in New York at 5:30 PM after a prolonged illness. He had been hospitalized since April 26, with his wife and son B. E. Ridpath at his bedside at the time of death. The body was later prepared for funeral arrangements.
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New York
John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
Theospital
Noted historian Ridpath dies after long career
Taken in charge by an undertaker and removed from the hospital. Mr Ridpath had been known for years as author, lecturer, historian, editor and educator. Born April 26 1840 in Putnam county Ind he taught at 17 and later held multiple academic posts. He published numerous histories and monographs including Academic History of the United States and Life of Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridpath
Putnam County
Ind
West Virginia
Asbury
de Pauw) University
Thornton
Asbury University
Washington D . de Pauw
University
Alexander Hamilton
Garfield
James G. Blaine
Cyclopedia of Universal
de Pauw
Christopher Columbus
Storehouse Largest in New England Planned in Bridge Street Area
Occupants of nearby corporation houses along Bridge Street must vacate as preliminary work starts for a new 308 by 100 foot storehouse rising twelve stories. Bounded by Bridge, Amory, Canal and a private south boundary, the project may take over a year and hinge on economic outlook.
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Bridge Street
Massachusetts Corporation
New England
Amory Street
Canal Street
Tremont and Suffolk Mills
Massachusetts Mills
Their First Sociable a Grand Success at Varnum's Landing
Campers at Varnum's Landing held a late evening sociable with a complimentary dance by John McKenzie for about 50 couples and friends. Most camps along the line were represented, older folks watched rather than danced, the event praised the musicians Mr Downing and Mr Baxter, and officers led by General manager John McKenzie and assistants handled the duties.
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Varnum’s Landing
John McKenzie
McKenzie
Downing
Baxter
Sociable
William Chisholm
Daniel P. Clark
Daniel McKenzie
Aldermanic vote funds Lowell street car sprinkler
The Salem News reported a Lawrence aldermanic meeting approving a 5500 appropriation for a street car sprinkler. The Lawrence Sun clarifies the event occurred in Lowell, noting the mix up arose from Lowell being mistaken as part of Lawrence.
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Salem News
Aldermanic Board of
Lawrence
Lowell
Lawrence Sun
Hearing postponed on city Fourth of July fireworks bill
By agreement of counsel the hearing on the petition of certain taxpayers to enjoin payment of the July Fourth fireworks bill has been postponed three weeks. It was ordered for today.
City committee to meet at 8 this evening
The committee on Fourth of July will convene at 8 PM. The purchasing agent has an order for 162000 feet of spruce lumber for planking Aiken street bridge. This is the office's largest lumber order to date. Capt. McDonald returns from Old Orchard with a brief report.
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Aiken Street Bridge
Capt. McDonald
City Solicitor’s Office
Old Orchard
Doctor Dietz and wife relocate to Chicago for practice
Dr. H L Dietz popular YMCA physical director and Mrs Dietz depart this morning to establish residence in Chicago. Dietz will practice medicine in eye and ear, becoming a specialist. They leave on the 7 10 a m train to Bridgeport Conn for a brief visit with his parents before moving on.
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H. L. Dietz
Bowers Brothers Fined in Willow Dale Liquor Case
The Bowers Brothers were found guilty of illegal keeping and fined $50 each after a trial that also saw Albie L. Cole discharged. Joseph A. Mercier pleaded guilty and paid $50, while Peter Mercier was found not guilty on the liquor selling charge. The case involved beer and liquor found at Willow Dale and tested against witnesses Clark and Kyle, with Judge Fisher noting lack of barroom paraphernalia and unclear ownership of the beer.
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Bowers Brothers
Albie L. Cole
Willow Dale
Fisher
Lowell
Cole
Joseph A. Mercier
Frank W. Clark
141
Summer Street
Stanley
Murphy’s
George Bowers
George S. Bowers
Bowers
Kyle
Johnathan
Cooper
Clark
Davenport
Trull
Harvard
Bent
Johnathan Bowers
Harvard Beer
Trail
Tyngsboro
Street Car Sprinkler Debate and City Loans
The council passed a 30 000 joint order for sewers and a 5 500 electric street car sprinkler appropriation after lengthy debate. A 42 000 loan for a prior measure faced strong opposition and was upheld on a final vote, while a 75 loan for driven wells and a 7 100 paving loan were decided by narrow margins. The measure earned unanimous consent for Huntington hall use by the Lowell Orchestral society and citizens praised the sprinkler as a good thing after informal inquiries in Worcester.
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General Treasury Fund
Lebruni
Lee
Casey
Lowell
Mullaney
Worcester
Markham
Hill
Board of Aldermen
Counectiman Mullaney
Brousseau
Aiken Street
Lakeview Avenue
Lowell Orchestral Society
Huntington Hall
Barton
Badger
Worester
Cheney
New Mills Projects Expand Textile Capacity Nationwide
The article details multiple mill ventures and expansions across the South and Southeast. New Jersey chartered, Royal Tapestry Co. near Front Royal plans a three story plant with 40 looms. Hillsboro Cotton Mills in Texas to house 5000 spindles and 150 looms. Elk Cotton Mills in Fayetteville to start with 4000 of 8000 spindle capacity. Additional mills planned or organized include Tupelo Cotton Factory, Barnhardt Batting Co., Lumberton and Lavonia mills, Johnston, Lavonia mills, Gloster mill in Mississippi, Merrimack’s Huntsville plant, Irwin County mills in Fitzgerald, Gate City Hosiery in Denison, and more, with investments ranging around 60k to 200k and numerous new directors and officers.
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Jno
Irving A. Buck
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Jos. C. Davis
George P. Richards
Fred A. Schwartz
New York
Hillsboro Cotton Mills
Hillsboro
Texas
A. L. Lowrey
Elk Cotton Mills
Fayetteville
A. E. Hindsman
Griffen
Barnhardt Manufacturing Co
Charlotte
N. C
C. A. Misenheimer
E. C. Barnhardt
Concord
A. W. McLean
A. E. White
G. B. McLeod
C. B. Townsend
T. A. Norment
T. A. McEachern
A. Edmund
L. H. Caldwell
R. D. Caldwell
Johnston Cotton Mill
Johnston
Johnston, 8S. C., Has Been Incorporated With Capital Stock of $50,000 By Messrs
S. J. Watson
D. T. Cuttis
B. F. Lewis
H. W. Crouch
W. D. Holland
SS. F. Strother
P. C. Stevens
C. W. Davis
Augusta
Alvin Etheridge
Saluda
S. C
Lavonia Cotton Mills
Lavonia
M. Crawford
S. B. Yow
Messrs
W. C. Vickery
T. W. McAllister
J. W. Cannon
L. O. Williford
J. F. Tabor
W. C. Haberer
Bedford City
Robert V. Bowen
T. S. Price
D. Holmes
Lewis Hancock
Gloster Manufacturing Co
Gloster
Miss
W. D. Caulfield
G. M. Causey
D. M. Butler
W. D. Johns
H. M. Street
John W. Mayo
Washington
F. W. Poe
F. J. Depuy
C. A. Depuy
Atlanta
Gate City
Denison
Hampton
Griffin
A. J. Henderson
W. M. Harris
Andrew Crinkley
James Crinkley
Robert B. Cassell
Harriman
W. B. Nunnally
W. FE. Elkin
Currier
F. Parrott
J. Carroll Payne
W. B Nunnally
Alpha Cotton Mills
Jonesville
Mystery at Hillside church raises questions of intent
The Hillside church basement was entered Sunday morning with doors torn from a closet and a large book case shattered. No items were reported missing, suggesting the act may have been vandalism rather than theft. W. B. Jacques has returned home from a trip to Pelham, N. H. Old Kenwood No. 9 school remains town property, not sold per the building committee. Cyrus Udell states no sale was finalized and bids would be open to all when ready.
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Samuel Smith
Washington, R. L
Fred
Hillside Church
W. B. Jacques
Dracut Centre
Jacques
Pelham
N. H
No. 9
Kenwood
J. J. MceManmon
Cyrus Udell
McManmon
Udell
Wild Animal Play by Thompson Planned for Aug 4
Ernest Leeton-Thompson club prepares the popular Wild Animal Play with children as personified animals. The event is set for August 4 at Whitaker's grove, with seats provided and grounds opening at 3 PM. Proceeds aim to boost Thompson's public appeal and library holdings, possibly funding lectures in Tyngsborough. The show starts promptly at 3:30 PM.
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Ernest Leeton-Thompson Club
Dimities and Organdies on sale at seven cents
O Donnell and Gilbridebo offer all printed dimities and organ dies totaling 3000 yards. Sold all season at 15 17 19 and 25 cents per yard. Purchasers may select any yardage this week at seven cents per yard.
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Tobacco
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N. J
Chesa. & O
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Metropolita
Mo. Pacific
New York Cen
No. Pacific
Big Penn
St. Paul
Third Ave
Tenn. C
Woheeling & L. BE
Shy Bay
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Fiteavurg, Pfd
MIG Baltic
Giscooks Vee
Ida
Theresa Blake
Massachusetts
City Hall
E. van Noorden Company
Massachusetts Ave
Mass
Hood
NEW Mills
J. D. Heard
Lula
J. D. Marshall
Fort Valley
M. (. Daughtrey
Richmond
Mesara
R. F. Broad
G. FP. Smith
L. Ives
la Grange, N
The
Grange Manufacturing Co
Middlesex County
Dracut
Barnaby
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
A. G Pollard & CO
Palmer Street
Melton
Steve Polish
Merrimack Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Sts
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