Stock market opens weak as heavy selling hits rail and copper shares
At 10:10 a.m. the market opened off on heavy supply with Pacifics, grangers, and trunk lines pacing the decline. Atchison fell 1 percent, Canadian Pacific 1 and Rock Island 1. Brooklyn Transit, New York Central, Union Pacific, Southern Railway and core issues slid about one point. United States Steel eased 4 percent with its preferred up fractionally after an initial hold.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Erie First
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Wabash
Southern Railway
Consolidated Gas
General Electric
Futures Open Firm New York August Prices Range
Futures opened firm in New York with August at 12.00 to 12.05, September at 10.84, October 10.06, November 9.90, December 9.85, January 9.86, and March 9.85 to 9.88.
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New York
Stock Gossip Sees Atchison Gain and Bond Shifts
In stock gossip the Atchison common yields over six percent, Boston Elevated July earnings rise by 120000, the Erie Telephone 5s trade. bonds exchange and sell near par, while American Bell 4s and American Telephone 4s trade lower, affecting relative value.
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Boston
Western Telephone & Telegraph
Erie Telephone Company
Erie Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
American Bell
Police Court Hearings and Drunkard Fines in Lowell
In a Lowell police court session Judge Hadley weighed liquor cases and drunkenness. Several defendants faced fines or jail terms while others were warned against out-of-town inebriates. Actions included forfeiture of confiscated liquors, guilty pleas for illegal sale, and jail sentences for intoxication.
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Barnard’s
Hadley
Kerwin
Ames
Commonwealth
Maria Hart
Alfred Majoie
Louis Brunette
Louis A. Roujdeau
James Calnin
James Carson P
Henrietta Bouchard
Joseph Bett
Mary J. Donnelly
D. J. Donahue
Henry Hood
Lowell
Frank Hughes
Lawrence
William Raymond
Jennie Hearne
Fall River
James
William Buckley
Mrs Mary J Mack Dies at Home in Mont Vernon
Mrs Mary J Mack wife of William A Mack died at her home 93 Mount Vernon Street this morning after a lingering illness. Born July 26 1831 in Mont Vernon New Hampshire she attended Mont Vernon Academy and was noted for quiet Christian grace. She leaves two daughters Miss Buaria A Mack and Mrs Samuel H Thompson. funeral Friday at 11 AM at the home with burial in Amherst New Hampshire.
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Mary J
William A. Mack
Mount Vernon Street
Mack
Mont Vernon
N. H
Mont Vernon Academy
George A. Maren
George Stevens
Buaria A. Mack
Samuel H. Thompson
Amherst
All Were Heroes in Brooklyn Tenement Fire
In New York on August 5 policemen and firemen battled a Brooklyn tenement blaze rescuing over 20 people trapped in night clothes. Two officers saved a man and child who leaped from a third story window. firefighters protected a gasoline tank from explosion. Monetary loss was not large.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bar Harbor Clerk Arrested After Coroner Verdict
Bar Harbor Maine Aug 5 Robert Illiken a jewelry store clerk was arrested after a coroner jury verdict charging him with performing a criminal operation and causing the death of Ena Bragdon 17 of Prospect Harbor Mrs Clara B Shaw the dead girl's mother was held as a witness
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Bar Harbor
Maine
Robert Illiken
Ena Bragdon
Prospect Arbor
Clara B. Shaw
Relief Fund Donations For Explosion Sufferers
A series of letters from citizens and businesses accompany checks totaling several amounts to the Courier-Citizen Relief Fund. John C. Burke Orrin B. Ranlett Charles T. Billings J Kaplan and others forward contributions to aid those affected by the recent explosion. Gookin Bros and a working woman pledge funds, with amounts including 25 and 50 dollars.
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Courier-Citizen Co
John C. Burke
John H. Mills
Namesit Lodge
M. A
Courier-Citizen Co. Gentilemen
Orrin B. Ranlett
Charles T. Billings
Plymouth
Boston Cloak & Suit Store
J. Kaplan
Courier-Citizen Relief Fund
Courier Citizen Relief Fund
Contributions to Courier-Citizen Relief Fund totals posted
A partial list for the Courier-Citizen Relief Fund shows numerous individual and organizational donations including Lowell Coal Co Merrimack Clothing Co Unitarian Society Chelmsford Friends of Billerica and many residents. The page notes a final tally of 6423.86 with other contributions totaling 2277.00.
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Lowell Coal Co
Merrimack Clothing Co
Unitarian Soc’y
Chelmsford
Friends From
Billerica
A. G. Cumnock
Gasey Duoc
Chas. H. Alien
O'Sen
C. Littlefield & Co
Gardner W. Pearson
Daniel Swan
Adel
Eagles Ni
Cs. Cosmsiemiicwes
D. J. Williams
G.- Foe di Bradt. Sev
Cece
Temple Quartette
Bes Chin Svceubetenege Teat E
Otis D. Spofford
Coc Ngibon Si Rveewcat Ees Bee
Henry Edwards & Co
Fred W. Jenness
BitesHayes Cove
Seecees
JF Manahan
Cecb Oe
F. D. Munn & Son
Pi O Mearns Ste
D. Brown
Garfield Col. Pilgrim
Smith & Brooks
Aaron Brown
Dacob Kaplan
Candas Cine
Wbcia. Sf
G. C. Prince & Son
Chas. F. Young
Wm. D. Brown
Ksenhsig Ener
Chelmsford Friend
PE AdOh Iit Ace Escake
Joseph Smith
Peder Anderson
Peabody
Saitesiciens Ar
Priettecs
Ge Lyons
Alain Sen
Contributions to Relief Fund from Various Donors
List of donors and amounts including Joseph M Wade 1025.00, John H Harrington Prop 100.00, Mathew Temperance Institute 10.00, First Trinitarian church 81.00, George E Putnam & Son 25.00, Thompson Hardware Co 50.00, James McKinley 25.00, Scannell Boiler Works 25.00, G L Huntoon 20.00, Paige Street Sunday School 5.00, Mrs Anna J Loughlin 5.00, Charles Kohlrausch 5.00, Frank W Hall 6.00, Bicycle Fund 1.00, and other small donations totaling a relief fund collection.
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Joseph M. Wade
John H. Harrington
Mathew Temperance Institute
John Lennon
Fepimant
First Trinitarian Church
Chas. L. Lovering
Sarah M. Meigs
Grand Council Mass
R. A
Thompson Hardware Co
Burnham & Davis
Franklin Nourse
Fifth Street Baptist Church
George E. Putnam & Son
John C. Burke
Butterfield Pty. Co
James McKinley
Scannell Boiler Works
Geo. L. Huntoon
G. E. Metcalf & Co
G. Forrest Martin
Paige Street
Anna J. Loughlin
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Charles Kohlrausch
Burglar Caught in Quincy Home Scuffle Leaves Two Wounded
A burglar attacked Charles W. Clifford and his brother in law Arthur Heale at Newport avenue in Quincy. Both men were badly cut. Heale is seriously injured. The burglar fled after a brief struggle, leaving a bloodied waistcoat and a naval button behind. Police hunt a stout dark clothed man about five seven, described as armed with a razor.
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Quincy
Charles W. Clifford
Newport Avenue
Clifford
Arthur Heale
Kelliher
Merry Mount Woods
United States Naval
Brocktown
Heale
Visiting Col Allen Talks Porto Rico Prosperity
Governor and Mrs. William H. Hunt of Porto Rico hosted by Hon. and Mrs. Charles H. Aller of this city. Gov. Hunt notes steady U S commerce in Porto Rico, benefiting New York and New Orleans ports, with American goods and farm implements common on the island. Leaf tobacco exports rise this year, total export value remains uncertain, electric roads expansion proceeds with native motor operation.
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William H. Hunt
Porto Rico
Charles H. Aller
Hunt
Island
Allin
Lowell
Courier
Gov. Allen
United States
New York
New Orleans
Roosevelt Receives Visits From Bishop Dougherty and Officials
At Sagamore Hill President Roosevelt met Bishop Dougherty en route to Manila to discuss the Philippines. Earlier Edward A. Bona, New York state engineer, called to talk state politics. Luncheon guests included W. P. Saborn of St Paul, a U S judge, and Hamilton Fish, assistant U S treasurer, to discuss finances and office administration.
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Luneheat
Roosevelt
W. P. Sanborn
St. Paul
Minn
Eighth Judicial Circuit
United States
Hamilton Fish
New York
Fish
Third Victim Dies From Sea View Fire in Maine
Old Orchard Me Aug 4 Mrs FE D Hooper 60 of Paris Me died today from smoke inhalation after being overcome during the Sea View house fire last week. She was in the third story asleep when the alarm sounded and reached the second floor before succumbing. Found on a sofa by firemen she died after removal to a cottage. She leaves a husband and one son.
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Old Orchard
FE. D. Hooper
Paris
Sea View
Mystery Man in New York Identified as Sherlock of Boston
Boston report clears up the death mystery of a man who collapsed in New York with a card in his pocket bearing John D. Reardon of Malden. Dominick Sherlock of Boston is identified as the deceased. He had recently left the house of correction and traveled to New York to find work. Reardon had lent him money and Sherlock took Reardon's address card to repay the loan when possible.
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Boston
New York
John D. Reardon
Malden
Dominick Sherlock
House of Correction
Boylston Park
Goodwin
Clarendon Goodwin
Injured Workman Hopes To Avoid Railroad Spine
Fred Hodgman of Riter Conley Philadelphia employed by Lowell Gas Light Co in School street was badly hurt lifting a heavy rock from a hole. He slipped holding a rope and may suffer railroad spine for life. He was treated at Emergency hospital and lives at 373 Central street.
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Fred Hodgman
Riter-Conley Company
Philadelphia
Lowell Gas Light Co
School Street
Central Street
Death from alcoholism: Michael Cleary identified
The body found in pasture-land off Aiken avenue near Barker avenue was identified as Michael Cleary. He had recent ties to penal institutions and the city farm after escaping drunkenness confinement. Nearby were three pint whiskey bottles. he was about 55 to 60 years old and survived by three brothers. Medical Examiner Irish notified.
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Aiken Avenue
Barker Avenue
Brooks
Michael Cleary
Willie Poulin
Young Poulin
J. B. Sabre
Undertaker Brooks
Cleary
Dracut
Daniel J
John F
James
Irish
Pratt Stable Burned at Glen Cove Estate
Fire destroyed a large Pratt estate barn near Glen Cove on August 4, killing twelve horses and consuming 250 tons of hay and straw along with carriages and wagons. Loss estimated at 50,000 to 75,000 dollars. Stable men saved 25 horses and several wagons. Mrs Pratt, her daughter, and five sons reside on the estate. Charles M Pratt, former Long Island Railroad vice president, is among the family.
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Glen Cove
Pratt
Curzon to Extend Viceroyal Term With England Vacation
Simla Aug 4 Viceroy Curzon informed the consulate that he would accept the government offer to extend his term with permission to vacation in England in 1904 if he desires. He cited health strains and the need to continue reforms, noting only two viceroys in fifty years served beyond five years.
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Simla
India
Curzon
England
Lord Curzon
Alden Mullens hold family reunion at old Alden house
Over 250 descendants of John Alden and Priscilla Mullen gathered at Duxbury's old Alden homestead for a 250th anniversary family reunion. A morning business meeting featured addresses from branch representatives, followed by a family dinner in the mansion hosted by resident John W. Alden.
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Duxbury
John Alden
Priscilla Mullen
Quincy Denies Dynamite License for Local Firm
Quincy officials refused a license for Harold A. Bond & Co to sell dynamite in the city. The firm already stores four tons in West Quincy, raising local unease after the Lowell explosion. A motion to limit storage to one ton was proposed but not acted upon.
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Quincy
Harold A. Bond & Co
West
Lowell
Boston to aid Riverside park disaster victims
Boston financial circles appoint a trusted Boston banking house as treasurer for a Riverside park disaster relief fund to send large sums to Tewksbury and Lowell. Officials expect substantial aid, and Blaisdell reports growing calls while authorities clear debris and address health needs at the ruins.
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Blaisdell
Tewksbury
Boston
George FE. Putnam
Lowell
Riverside Park
Putnam
John L. Bates
Patrick A. Collins
Pope Sarto Elected Cardinal Delight Sarto Named
New York August 4 Archibishop Farley greets the conclave result with delight at the election of Cardinal Sarto as pope and notes the quick end to the conclave. The archbishop’s secretary Father Hayes relayed Farley’s reaction praising the selection as acceptable.
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New York
Farley
Cardinal Sarto
Father Hayes
Portland Me Joy bells for election of new pope
Portland Maine Catholic churches ring noon bells announcing Cardinal Sarto chosen as Pope Pius X. Bishop O Connell praises his ability and simplicity. mass and Te Deum planned. Rome relations noted. Washington confirms via cablegram that Cardinal Sarto is elected Pope at age 68.
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Portland
Maine
O'Connell
Wm. H. O'Connell
Rome
Cardinal Sarto
Pius X
Venice
Washington
Iddings
Miss Alice Roosevelt Visits Newport Guests of Cutting
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived in Newport for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. R Fulton Cutting. A luncheon in her honor is planned by Mrs Cutting for tomorrow.
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R. F. Cutting
Newport
R. L
Alice Roosevelt
R. Fulton Cutting
Girl Is An Ice Fiend In Strange Appetite Case
Wellston follows a bizarre medical tale of Mary Munday an International hotel employee who developed a compulsive craving for ice. She began with small bites and now consumes large quantities daily keeping a vessel of cracked ice within reach at work.
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Mary Munday
International Hotel
Girl Adapts Ice Addiction Under Rising Costs
A Wellston Ohio girl habitually consumes 15 to 20 pounds of ice daily. Her swelling of face hands and feet is tied to the ammonia in manufactured ice. After employers require payment she agrees to pay or quit and reports relief when she abstains for a day. She remains largely without pain and content when given unlimited ice.
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Wellston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Worcester Obituary: James N Norcross Dies at 93
James N Norcross, former senior member of the Norcross Brothers firm, died today in Worcester. Born in Winslow, Maine in 1831, his passing closes a notable era for the construction firm. No such thing as summer complaint with Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. Nature's remedy for every looseness of the bowels.
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Worcester
James N. Norcross
Norcross Brothers
Winslow
Maine
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Courier-Citizen Company
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Atchison Common
Relief Fund
Courier-Citizen
Mass
RAZOR
Stalwart Negro
Mr. Allen
Governor Hunt
Col. Allen
Dean
City Farm
John and
Priscilla
Alden
Courier-Citizen Office
Bates
Collins
Riverside
The
Law
Talbot Dyewood and Chemical Works
Concord River
Lawrence Street
George Flynn
St. Peter’s Church
James KE. Donnelly
E. E. Estabrook
U.S. Cartridge Co
Cosgrove Street
AEP
Failley
JOY Bells
Girl
J. N. Norcross
State Board of Education
Normal Art School
Normal School
Westfield
State House
Equitable Life
Nicholas G. Norcross
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