Trade Review: Dry Goods Demand and August Cotton Corner Fears
In New York Aug 8 Bradstreet's reports midsummer trade gains amid abundant crop prospects and steady prices. Dry goods demand improves while cotton markets worry over a potential August corner as futures react to weather and supply data. Bank clearings rise over last year though total money needs grow. Wheat and corn exports show declines. foreign exchange firm. leather and iron markets mixed. weekly failures and shipping figures detailed.
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New York
Bradstreet
Bradstreet’s
Wall Street
Boston
Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston Stricken in Denver Illness
Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston, commander of the Colorado district, fell ill in Denver with fever remnants from Cuba and the Philippines and possibly an abscess near a recent appendicitis surgery. He is resting at home, with officials reporting continued discomfort and concern over his condition. A testimonial from C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green praises Dean'sointment for a leg sore.
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Denver
Frederick Funston
Dceae
Colorado
Army Headquarters
Funston
Cuba
Philippines
Spooner and Payne discuss Cuban reciprocity and politics
Boston August 8 Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin predicts Congress will pass a Cuban reciprocity bill and says the country supports it He believes tariff reform and Russia trusts are unsettled He favors Lodge bill in the Philippines and foresees eventual peace He says Filipinos lack trial by jury and arms rights due to current civil government Postmaster General Henry C Payne also visits Boston noting his department self supporting and predicts a strong Republican next House Payne expects gains in Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Illinois with possible losses in New York New Jersey Maryland or Massachusetts He asserts broader GOP strength in the North and West for the 1908 cycle
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Boston
John C. Spooner
United States
Wisconsin
Spooner
Moody
Newport
Russia
Roosevelt
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Lodge
Henry C. Payne
Payne
Mr. Payne
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Massachusetts
Beer Boycott Testimony in Massachusetts Brewery Case
Col Samuel K Hamilton presides as Col Charles Pfaff of Massachusetts Breweries testifies about contracts and discharge demands during the injunction proceedings. Pfaff cites unfinished product value, boycott rumors, and English syndicate influence while detailing union pressure and newspaper ads.
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Boston
Samuel K. Hamilton
Charles Pfaff
Massachhusetts Breweries Company
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Col. Pfaff
Boston Brewers’ Association
F. J. Kneeland
F. H. McCarthy
Col
I’faff
Plaintff
New England Brewery Company
Jow
Navin
Building Trades Council
Boston Brewers
Pemberton Square
Schofield
Patrick J. O'Calahan
Lawrence
Suffolk Brewery Company
Mr. Stanley
Counosel Cunningham
Central Labor Union
Cunningham
Ward
Man Eats Grass At Cambridge Park And Douses Self
A 30 year old man named Shaffer was seen on his knees eating grass near the Charles River Park track in Cambridge. He later tried to draw workers on a pacing machine then flooded a shower bath while fully clothed. An officer took him to the station for safekeeping. friends report long illness and a mentally affected state.
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Boston
Charles River Park
Cambridge
Division 2
Shaffer
N Street
North Carolina seeks Rogers extradition over arson case
Insurance officials in Raleigh press Massachusetts Governor Crane to return Munroe Rogers, a Brockton arrestee charged with arson in Durham County. North Carolina’s James R. Young asserts Rogers will receive a fair trial and vigorous prosecution, pledging reciprocity.
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Boston
F. L. Cutting
Insurance Commissioner
North Carolina
James R. Young
Raleigh
Munroe Rogers
Crane
North
James K. Young
Gov. Crane
Toombs Hanged After Killing Carrie Larsen
Louis J Toombs was hanged at 11 29 for the murder of Carrie Larsen on the night of December 30. He was cook on the steamer Peerless and forced Larsen to cook a meal before strangling her and mutilating the body. Keissig, a roustabout, helped bury the body under river ice. The confession followed after the youth fled to police.
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Chicago
Louis J. "Toombs
Carrie Larsen
Louis J.toombs
Toombs
Peerless
Ainter
Burlington
Chengo River
Robert Keissig
Keissig
Fire and violence as strike-breakers clash at Saranac mills
In Waterford on August 8 Italian strike-breakers employed by the American Woolen company at the Saranac mills fought during a fire in their dwelling. Despite no serious injuries, there was shifting, stabbing, and a crowd of about 1000. Several arrests were reported as the incendiary blaze caused minor damage.
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Waterford
American Woolen Company
Saranac Mills
Fireman Drowns Saving Boy in Pawtuxet River
Providence August 8 John Berry a Pettaconsett pumping station fireman drowned while attempting to save Testen Anderson 12 who fell from a bridge Berry who leaves a widow resided at Pettaconsett with relatives in Fall River where he formerly lived.
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Providence
R. I
John Berry
Pettaconsett
Pawtuxet
Testen Anderson
Berry
Fall River
Died From Her Burns in Wakefield Accident
Boston August 8 Celinda Shaw the Wakefield girl who yesterday overturned an oil stove and caught fire died today from burns. Her mother Mrs Shaw was severely burned while rescuing the child but is improved and expected to recover.
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Boston
Celinda Shaw
Wakefield
Two unidentified youths found dead in Woonsocket
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on August 8 the bodies of two young men killed the previous evening remained unidentified at the morgue. Authorities believed one may have a brother in Whitinsville Massachusetts while efforts to locate relatives continued. Police think the victims came from the Worcester area.
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Whitinsville
Massg
Worcester
Bryan says he will not run for President in 1904
In Muscatine Iowa on August , W J Bryan declares in an interview that he will not seek the presidency in 1904. He emphasizes his decision is final and reflects on his political plans.
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Muscatine
W. J. Bryan
Immigration officials to deport most Notice passengers
In New York on August 8 immigration officials announced that the majority of the 47 passengers aboard the disabled schooner Notice, towed to port recently, will be deported back to the Cape Verde Islands at the first available ship. A representative of the ship’s owner proposed handing them to him for examination in Providence, but Commissioner Williams refused, following Washington guidance.
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New York
Cape Verde Islands
Providence
Williams
Washington
Auction Prices of Oils Paintings and Mirrors
Oil paintings and mirrors from last Saturday's sale remaining for private sale at low prices. Store hours at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets in Ban ny. Purchase a fine picture for a small sum and turn goods into quick cash.
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Geo. D
John and Merrimack Sts
Commons Adjourns to October Twenty First
London Aug 8 The House of Commons adjourned to Oct 16.
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London
House of Commons
Burial in Methuen Marks Final Rest for Former Minister
The obituary notes a burial in Methuen where Mr House served as minister. It highlights his connection with friends and co-workers and recalls his service. The brief notice emphasizes the final resting place and past vocation.
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Methuen
House
Will of Capt Chever bequeaths mainly to Salem charities
The will of Capt William J. Chever of North Andover filed for probate in Salem distributes the remainder after legacies to Salem groups including the Salem Public Library and several Marine and relief societies, the city of Salem for poor fuel, and major gifts to Boston and Denver institutions. Executors are Joseph B. F. Osgood, Henry M. Batchelder of Salem and Robert H. McMann of Denver.
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William J. Chever
North Andover
Salem
Salem Marine Society of
Female Charitable Society of
East India Marine Society of Salem
Seamen’s Orphan and Children’s Friend Society of
Seamen’s Widow and Orphan Society
Salem Fraternity
Essex Institute of Salem
Woman's Christian Relief Association
Ladies’ Home of
Denver
Col
Denver Orphans’ Home
Bertram Home For Aged Men of
Salem Hospital
Association For the Relief of Aged and Destitute Women of
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ladies’ Home
Denver Orphans Home
Joseph B. F. Osgood
Henry M.batchelder
Robert H. McMann
Rev T J B House Buried In Dorchester Temple
Funeral services for Rev Thomas J B House were held in Dorchester temple with a Boston and nearby town clergy in attendance. A quartette and neighbors led singing including Rock of Ages Farewell and God Be With You Till We Meet Again. The large gathering included Glendale Everett church members, flowers bearing Our Pastor, and notes of tribute from associates and friends.
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Boston
Thomas J. IB
Dorchester Temple
C. A. Spalding
D.D
John K. Berry
B.L. Watson
H. L. Doten
Bessie Horton
Rock
Temple
Glendale
Everett
House
Conscience guiding child leads to self control
A mother recalls guiding her three year old to fetch a cup after a gentle prompt about love. The child, sensing disapproval, reacts by promising to obey, showing self control without force. The anecdote argues moral development over punitive tactics. The passage ends with an ad note for a hammock and hardware company.
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Allie
Florence Hull Winterfurn
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