Stock Market Shows Narrow Noon Readings Amid Strikes Outlook
The market opened with some strength but by noon averages held steady, with Nickel Plate rising to 41.5 and Steel stocks weak due to a pending labor strike. Cuban and Mexican developments buoyed Missouri Pacific, while refiners cut prices. Amalgamated strike potential looms, with sources predicting a settlement and complex production shifts. Leather preferred saw quiet buying as traders await further cues.
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Missouri Pacific
Amalgamated Association
Glasses prescribed by Saul & Co cure headaches for O'Brien
Miss A. G. O'Brien, bookkeeper for Read & Kittredge at 343 Westford Street, writes that after months of using the glasses prescribed and made by Messrs. C. T. Saul & Co., her vision is satisfactory and her severe, continuous headaches have nearly disappeared, allowing her to consider keeping her job.
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Messrs
C. T. Saul & CO
Central Street
A. G. O'Brien
Miss O’brien
Read & Kittredge
Westford Street
Leather shares attract buyers as dividend talk rises
Two groups discussed a possible dividend increase to seven percent. Lawrence Bros., major Leather preferred purchasers, bought 1000 shares yesterday. Clarke and Dodge were also sizable buyers, signaling renewed interest.
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Lawrence Bros
Clarke, Dodge
Mayor Fights New York Firm Plan For Original Package
Fitchburg aug 9 a no license city. A New York firm plans a branch to carry on an original package liquor business. Mayor Babbitt vows opposition at every stage and will test the issue in the highest court. The firm seeks to import and sell liquor in original casks in quantities as small as a half pint under state law.
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Fitchburg
New York
Babbitt
Massachusetts
United States
Excursion from Lowell to Old Orchard
On August 15 the Boston and Maine railroad offers a special train from Middlesex street station at 8 15 a m to Old Orchard for a Lowell Old Orchard reunion. Return departs Old Orchard at 5 00 p m. Round trip fare is 1 50.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Lowell
Old Orchard
Middlesex Street
Vermont Old Home Week Celebrations Set Across State
August 12 to 17, events planned in Burlington St Albans Montpelier and Barre with rail routes via White River Junction Central Vermont railway. Reduced round trip fare $15 with stopovers at Lake Champlain Montreal Thousand Islands and St Lawrence river. Circulars available from depot agents and T H Hanley N E P A Boston.
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New England
White River Junction
Central
Blondin Suspect Tracked Across Gaspe Peninsula
The search for Blondin continues across Quebec’s Gaspe region after a July escape from Bergeronnes. Across Tadousac to Matane, sightings place the suspect in St Luc and St Felicite, with state officers Ledteney and Wade directing about a dozen men. The man, described as Blondin, reportedly spoke English and French, read newspapers, slept in a saw mill, and stole bread and eggs during his trek.
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Blondin
Bergeronnes
Tadousac
Tom Caville
St. Lawrence
Caville
St. Luce
Mme. Plondse
Desjardin
Matane
McKinnon
Arthur Bouchard
Bouchard
L. H. Chaussard’s
Dauras Levasseur
Boston
Dennis Moreau
Price Bros
Eustache Dionne
Dionne
Levoie
St. Luc
Here
St. Felicite
Letteney
J. C. Joncas
Wade
George Dunham
Riviere Blanche
Levis
Massachusetts
Treasury Surplus Puzzles Secretary Gage Says Brockton Times
The Brockton Times reports Secretary Gage is puzzled by a rising treasury surplus and other treasury secretaries worry over conflicting balance sheets. It urges patience and notes Congress will help reduce the surplus if it becomes burdensome.
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Gage
Treasury
Congress
Brockton Times
Ad readers urged to note Courier advertisement presence
Local readers are reminded that the Courier carries advertisements from sponsoring businesses. Viewers are encouraged to review ads for services, products, and special offers mentioned in today's edition.
Public debate over Eastman Gosburgh trials and justice
Letters express concern about the Commonwealth may bias in high profile cases, questioning the attorney general and district attorney conduct, jury verdicts, and the impact on public trust. The message cites Eastman and Fosburgh cases, urging fairness, restraint, and adherence to justice over sensational trials. Additional notices list obituaries and local funerals.
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The
Commonwealth
Eastman and Gosburgh
Boston Journal
Knowlton
Chas. Eastman
Eastman
Fosburgh
Bar of Justice
God ,Save the Commonwealth
Social notes parade travels and reunions in August
A long list of residents and visitors are noted with plans for travel and gatherings. Mrs T F McSorley and children plus Miss Fox of Centralville and Miss Ellen Graham of New York spend two weeks at Salisbury Beach. Miss Minnie Williams and Methuen friends occupy Hey cottage. Mrs J Buxton rests at Lake Nagog. James E O'Donnell sails for Europe. Nellie Irene Smith and Lillian Wood return from St Johnsbury after Ezra Copp anniversary. Susie M Hannaford visits Woodsville for August. Congressman Johnstone and W F Manning visit Magnolia. Mrs Philbrick departs for Scotstown Canada. Joseph Pattee takes NH vacation. Gov Charles H Allen visits City Hall. James J Kerwin returns from wedding trip abroad. Mr and Mrs F G Wilson visit from San Jose after seven-year absence. Beulah and Kittie Winters vacation at Revere beaches. Edith Emma Russell sails from Japan Aug 13 home via Vancouver to Lowell Sept 3. Frank W Osborn tours Calais Mo and Red Beach area with aunt Emily Smith mother of John A Weinbeck.
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Williams
Methuen
Mying Hey
Salisbury Beach
J. €. Buxton
Lake Nagog
James E. O’donnell
N. D
Susie M. Hannaford
Woodsville
N. H
Johnstone
South Carolina
W. F. Manning
Colgan
Magnolia
Philbrick
Phillips Street
Scotstown
Canada
Joseph B. Pattee
New Hampshire
Charles H. Allen
City Hall
James J. Kerwin
F. G. Wilson
San Jose
Cal
Dover Street
Beulah
Kittie Winters
Revere
Edith Emma Russell
Japan
Vancouver
Lowell
Frank W. Osborn
Calais
Red Beach
Robbinston
Eastport
Madias
Emily Smith
John A. Weinbeck
Funeral Notices From Fraternal Sodge Ad Burials in Catholic Cemetery
The funeral of Mary H. Garvey was held yesterday at 2 pm from 35 Clark Street with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Bridget Mathews funeral followed from 23 Linden Street with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Edward C. Brackett’s service occurred from 33 Canada Street and burial in Edson cemetery. Charles Fisher services were at Undertaker Young’s rooms at 2 pm and the body to Garland for burial. John Eldridge’s death followed a fall or push from a window in Charlestown and burial in the street vicinity.
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Edson
John Eldridge
D. L. Page Company
Mary H. Garvey
Clark Street
Molloy
Bridget Mathews
Linden Street
Owen Donohoe
Peter Cullen
Miles Aidie
John Dugan
P. H. Savage
Jgdward C. Brackett
Canada Street
Brooks
N. W. Matthews
William Prescott
John Perry
Edward Wilkins
Ernest Pbreault
Napoleon Monroe
Charles Fisher
Undertaker Young
Mr. Bell
Garland
Charlestown
Washington Commandery to Move Hall for September Meeting
Washington Commandery will hold its September 12 meeting for the first time in the Odd Fellows Temple's hall after its last Union hall gathering. On August 22 it meets with Mrs. David Perham in Chelmsford Centre. lawn party plans include Chinese lanterns, supper, fireworks, fire balloons, and music. open to members and invited friends.
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Washington Commandery
Union Hall
Odd Fellows’ Temple
the Commandery
David Perham
Chelmsford Centre
Primitive Methodist Church
Frances Brown
Insurance Department
Order
Go to Halifax rich with English charm and sights
Go to Halifax offers a lively portrait of the Canadian port city famed for its English atmosphere garrison parade weekly outdoor market gardens and resorts. The piece notes a September visit by the Duke and Duchess of York and provides contact details for travel information through Plant Line offices and J A Flanders in Boston.
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Halifax
Duke and Duchess of York
Plant Line
Washington Street
Lewis Wharf
J. A Flanders
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
First Trinitarian Church party visits Revere Beach
A 75 member group from the First Trinitarian Church rode a trolley to Revere Beach on Thursday and enjoyed a fish dinner. Mrs. Ellingwood led the party and among the travelers was Rev. B. C. Hayes the assistant pastor.
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First Trinitarian Church
Revere Beach
To Let A Desirable Tenement at 2 Gudden Avenue
A very desirable tenement with modern improvements is available at 2 Gudden Avenue. For rental inquiry contact the advertiser or prospective agent for details and viewing arrangements.
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Gudden Avenue
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