Stock Market Opens Down Amid Bearish Abroad Rumors
On Saturday noon August 8 the stock market opened with prices down in many active issues including Atchison, Baltimore and Ohio, Erie, Canadian Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific and Consolidated Gas. Large fractional breaks hit other issues as declines grew toward the first hour end, with Sugar and several specialties raided. Pronounced weakness appeared in steel stocks and many industrials, while broker attendance was comparatively small. There was some rally before the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Erie
Canadian Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Consolidated Gas
London
Southern Pacific
Atchison, Erie
New York Central
Northwestern
Virginia- Carolina Chemical
Continental Tobacco
Hocking Valley
Denver & Rio Grande
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Metropolitan Street Railway
Atchison and St. Paul
Wall Street opens weak as market slides on bank data
Declines in the London market pressure spillover to the U.S. session with early losses across the list. Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and others fall 1 to 1 1/2 percent, widening to 2 to 3 points in late trading after a bank statement release. A brief rally occurs before renewed selling and a panicky finish.
Futures Open Steady In New York Cotton Trade
Futures opened steady in New York with August at 11.40 to 11.43 cents and September at 11.39. October 9.83, November 9.65, December 9.65, January 9.67, February to March 9.66. Spot closed hull middling uplands 12.75 and middling gulf 13.00 with sales of 17 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hull
Uplands
Gulf
American Woolen stock falls amid limited trading and distrust
The article notes American Woolen preferred shares dropped sharply due to tepid investor interest despite high income. It details a mixed bank statement with reserves down 2,473,000 and United States reserves down 2,469,625, loans up 3,832,600, legal tender down 2,972,900, deposits up 2,414,800, and circulation up 54,300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Market rally signals bullish turn amid bond demand
Haven and Clement note a recent rebound in bond demand and stock rallies after a period of low mood. They say the market has likely ended its bearish phase and an improvement is expected. Foreclosure sale of Michigan Telephone Co. bonds set at 2.5 million, half par, with American Telephone and Telegraph owning most Michigan stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven & Clement
Am. Tel. & Tel
Michigan Telephone Co
Michigan
West, Tel. & Tel. Co
American Co
Transfer Your Account to Us at No Expense
It notes that a reader with an unsatisfactory broker can transfer their account at no cost. The letter invites the reader to approve and contact us, personally or by mail, for immediate attention to arrange the transfer.
Couple fatally injured in high speed collision with horse
New York august eighth Charles A Gould son of the millionaire car coupling maker and his wife were thrown from their gasoline touring car in front of their Bay Side Long Island home after a horse darted into the road. Despite three doctors attending they remained unconscious two hours later. The horse died on impact. the car careened up a hill before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Gould
Bay Side
L. I
Goulds
Bell Road
Gould
Richard M. Bell
Mr. Gould
John W. Harway
Disturbance at St. John’s Hospital Involves Three Boys
James Gilligan Peter Carney and Willie Clark about 15 were brought to the police station by Officer Lennon charged with raising a disturbance at St. John’s hospital windows. They allegedly gathered near the building played ball swore and made noises disturbing patients. Lennon said he pursued them many times but they eluded him calling him bad names. They were brought before Deputy Welch and a complaint will be sworn. they face court next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gilligan
Peter Carney
Willie Clark
Lennon
St. John’s Hospital
Welch
Picnic Day Excursion Draws Large Crowds to Beach and Parks
Excursionists from Wigginville and Collinsville joined many others on a sunny picnic day. Four Wigginville cars carried a large party to Revere beach while St Mary's church group picnicked at Mountain Rock requiring eight cars for children. St Patrick's choir boys traveled to Canobie Lake in two specials and a Pelham line car took First Trinitarian church members to Hampton beach.
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Wigginville
Revere Beach
St. Mary’s Church
Collinsville
Mountain Rock
St. Patrick’s Church
Canobie Lake
Pelham Line
First Trinitarian Church
Hampton Beach
Fraternal Circle Donates to Relief Fund and Parkhurst Coat Sale
Fraternal Ladd and Whitney No 8 voted ten dollars to the Relief Fund for South Lowell at last night’s meeting. Adie Emerson of Chelmsford Centre to host a lawn party next Saturday August 15, and Mrs Stone will host August 22 at 41 Stone Street. Le Roy Parkhurst introduces a $20 rain coat and new goods for sale including items for ladies and gentlemen.
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Ladd & Whitney
Relief Fund
South Lowell
Addie Emerson
Chelmsford Centre
Stone
Stone Street
le Roy Parkhurst
Massachusetts hearing on state and county official fees
The Committee on the Compensation of State and County Officials will hold a hearing at the State House Boston in room 429 on Wednesday August 12 at 11 00 o clock a m. The hearing concerns changes in laws regulating payment and disposition of court fees and costs and the services and duties for which such fees are paid. John P Munroe Chairman Isaac M Story Clerk.
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Commonwealth OF Massachuse
State House
Boston
Btato House
John P. Munroe
Isaac M. Story
Aee
Movement widens across Macedonia in unrest
Diplomatic observers in Constantinople report the insurrectionary movement spreading to the Sanjak of Uskub and Krushevo, with dynamited telegraph offices and uprisings in Dibra as four Bulgarian villages rise. Albanian communities revolt nearby while authorities urge calm and embassies advise restraint. Twelve battalions of Rediffs are called out in Serfije and Monastir.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Uskub
Krushevo
Dibra
Porte
Serfije
Vilayet
Monastir
Memphremagog 32 Miles Sail Through Canadian Waters
The Memphremagog voyage from Newport Vermont spans 32 miles of crystal water framed by White and Green Mountains. Travelers glimpse Bear Island Mountain toward Owl's Head, encounter historic sites, and cross into Canada to Magog and Massawippi regions with cottages, canoes, and fishing along the St. Frances and Massa wipp rivers.
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Memphremagog
Massawippi
Connecticut
White Mountains
Green Mountains
Champlain
Newport
North Atlantic
Bear Island
Sumit
Dominion
Canada
Georgeville
Montreal
Mt. Orford
Magog
St. Frances
Massa‘wipps
Eighth Annual State Convention of Stationary Engineers
Lawrence August session of the NAS E held in Caledonian hall with 36 delegates from 21 associations. Officers elected led by Charles Blodgett as president and P. H. Hogan of the Institute of Technology installed as toastmaster at a banquet for 200 guests.
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Lawrence
The
Association of Stationary Engineers of the
Caledonian Hall
Edward Hayes
Grant
R. R. Bradbury
Cambridge
W. H. Damon
Springfield
John Murphy
South Framingham
James Mercer
Massachusetts
T. N. Kelsey
Lowell
C. F. Blodgett
Fitchburg
John Bernard
Worcester
Richard E. Lawton
New Bedford
Charles W. Lewis
North Adams
Charles ¥. Blodgett
William E. Bradbury
Wallace N. Beal
Chelsea
Walter H. Damon
Wm. J. Marshall
Brockton
John A. Nutter
P. H. Hogan
Institute of Technology
A. N.frost
Pearl E. Merriam
Louis B. Gingras
Augustus H. Morgan
John Hickey
William Tyrell
Joseph D. Bean
Martin R. Sawyer
William Marsden
Funerals Recorded For Devine Flood and Douglass
The morning rites for John Devine at 110 Carlisle Street included Sacred Heart Church services with Fr. Flynn and Fr. McGrath and a Missa Pro Defunctis. At St Patrick's cemetery committal prayers were read. Elizabeth Flood’s funeral from 84 West Third Street featured St Michael's Church mass with Fr. Carney and organist Ella Callahan. Raymond A. Douglass was buried at St Patrick's cemetery after services at 159 Mt Hope Street. J F O'Donnell & Sons coordinated arrangements.
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John Devine
Carlisle Street
Sacred Heart Church
Flynn
Tresche
McGrath
Thomas Muldoon
Calvary
James E. Donnelly
James McDermott
Messrs
John F. Adams
William Culliane
William Cawley
Joseph
Arthur Devine
Wm. Eagan
Martin Hyde
Jas. Vaughn
Thos. Fahey
John Mougan
John Donahue
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Fr. Flynn
Savage
Elizabeth Flood
West Third Street
St. Michael's Church
Fr. Carney
Ella Callahan
T. P. Boulger
Nano M. Gallagher
John Kelly
Philip Riley
P. H. Flood
Boston
St. Patrick's Cemetery
O'Donnell
Raymond A. Douglass
Mt. Hope Street
J. F. O’donnell & Sons
George O. Smith Joins A J Foster Firm
Geo O Smith, a prominent freight and shipping agent, has accepted a position with A J Foster, the Willie Street shoe manufacturer. The move places Smith in a key advisory role at Foster's company.
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Geo. O. Smith
A. J.foster
Willie Street
Lakeviews Theatre Keeps N M S Pinafore On Stage
Weather woes dampened attendance early in the week but Lakeviews Theatre has extended the run of N M S Pinafore due to popular demand. Miss Caroline Terrell, Lowell's celebrated dancer, will continue with the company and the entire cast remains praised for their performances.
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Lakeview
Lakeview Theatre
N. M
Caroline Terrell
Lowell
Frost in York State observed in Ballston
In Ballston New York by August 8 the thermometer showed 38 degrees and hoar frost appeared in some areas. Garden vegetables were slightly affected by the cold snap as frost touched parts of the region.
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Frost
York State
Ballston
N. Y
Relief Fund Boosts Donations After River Side Park Disaster
A five member relief committee was elected to organize fundraisers including a lawn party or cricket game to raise more for the Courier-Citizen Relief Fund aiding victims at Riverside park and Wigginville. Mayor Howe requests four police on Sunday as thousands expected. Contributions from Bigelow Carpet clerks and Brussels finishing room totaled 36 dollars plus various checks from companies and individuals across Maine and New Hampshire.
Rural telephone service planned by New England company
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. announces readiness to furnish telephone service in rural districts. For information about this service, address the company for details and enrollment options.
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NEW England Telephone and Telegraph CO
Fall of the Pemberton Mill and Lawrence Tornado Calamities
The article recounts Lawrence Massachusetts disasters, the January 10, 1860 Pemberton Mill collapse with 65,579.29 in gifts and 918 workers, and the July 26, 1890 South Lawrence tornado that caused eight deaths and $50,000 in damage. It notes relief efforts by local and distant communities, the inquest findings blaming defective columns, and post-disaster rebuilding and memorials. It also details the cyclone’s path, impact on streets, the Packard school as shelter, and rapid city response including military guard and widespread fundraising totals.
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Lowell
Pemberton
Lawrence
Tewksbury
Massachusetts
Lawrence American
Pemberton Company
Washington Mills
Manchester
New England Society of Manufacturers
J. Wiley Edmands
Boston
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Indiana
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Charles $. Storrow
Henry K. Oliver
Wm. C. Chapin
John C. Hoadley
Elbridge Weston
Daniel Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Bigelow
South Lawrence
Andover Street
West Parish Road
Cricket Grounds
Frank L. Carleton
Essex Company
Ward Six
Pacific Mills
Durham
Newton
Broadway
St. Patrick's Church
Springfield
Portland
Boston & Maine
Salem Street
Michael Higgins
Helen Cutler
J. W. Crawford
General Hospital
Packard
L. N. Duchesney
J. H. Joubert
Board of Trade
State
Clarke Carter
J. E. Coonley
Michael F. Collins
Haverhill
Springfield Street
Union Park
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New York Market
Gwright, Sears & Co
Amer. Sug. Res. Co
Atchison Pteeeeeweees
Atchison, Pfd
Brooklyn Rap
Ghie. & Gt. West
C.R. 1. &Pae
C.c. C0
St. L
Con. Gas
del. & Hud
Erie Rall
Bex. Electric
Central
L. EN
Manhkattan
Pacific
M.xk.&t
N.Y
Pema. R
Outhern Ry
Teouthern Ry
D.C.& Tee Seeeee Rr
Dexas & Pacific
Union Pee. Pfd
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Chas. A. Gould
Coventry Barton
Barton Land
Ingaz
St. Johnsbury
Danville
Walden
Walcott
Hyde Park
Greenville
Swanton
Magueny
Lakehamplain
Vermont
North America
Boston & Maine Passenger Department
U. &. Steel
Wees
Steel
Leather
Wabash
West Union Tei
Boston Market
Railroa
Cal. & Hecla
Pti
Dem
Mohawk
Osceola
Trinity
Utah
U.S
Winona
Amer. Wool
Elec
N. E. Tel
U.S. Oil
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
State Street
Equitable Life
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central Street
Bellu Betzo
Jorg
Lake Memphremagog
Massawippi and
Lakeviews Theatre
A. C. Blaisdell
Howe
Police
Alphonse Bibeault
Committee On
Courier- Citizen Office
Bigelow Carpet Company
Brussels
Bureau of Information
Farmer's Coal Office
George C. Wright
Free Chapel
Middlesex Street
Free Church
George B. Putnam
Riverside Park
Ingram and Axminster
J. F. Walker
Squirrel Island
Maine
Courier-Citizen Co
Amasa Pratt
Dennis"holey
Hamilton and
Merrimack
James Duckworth
Co. E. Simpson
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Kittery
Point
N. P. H. Robbins
John C. Burke
Stamilton Print Works
John Kerr
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Merrimack No
England
Telphoto and Telegraph Company
Milk Street
Mass
Pemberton Mill
Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company
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