Stock Market Opens Firm In Early Trade
New York stocks opened firm with Amalgamated at 66 2 3, Atchison 92, Baltimore & Ohio 111, Brooklyn Transit 68, Canadian Pacific 136, Chesapeake & Ohio 54, Erie 39, Missouri Pacific 117, Union Pacific 109 3 4, Sugar 131 1 4, Southern 39, Texas Pacific 49 1 4, and Steel 40. By 1 10 a.m. gains appeared across rails and grangers with St Paul around 1 3 4 percent, Brooklyn Transit and B&O up, while Amalgamated fell modestly. By 11 a.m. strong opening advances persisted as St Paul hit a peak, Illinois Central and others rose, Colorado Fuel up to 91, N&W active near 70 1 2, with overall trading languid though gains held.
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New York
Amalgamated
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Steel
Brooklyn
Cleveland
D. C
St. Louis
Grangers
Pacifics
Illinois Central
Hocking Valley
Des Moines & Fort Dodge
U. S. Express
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Futures open quiet in New York trading session
Prices for futures listed in New York on August 13 show a quiet start. August 8.34, September 7.87, October 7.73, November 7.67, December 7.63, January 7.66, February 7.66, March 7.65, April 7.65, May 7.67.
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New York
Western Telephone Dividends and Boston & Maine Earnings Rise
Earnings of Western Telephone subsidiaries appear strong with a plan to pay two semiannual 2 percent dividends rather than a lump 4 percent year end payout. Boston & Maine reports quarterly and yearly gains, a higher dividend payout, and a $1.41 million surplus as major improvements advance, signaling railroad prosperity in New England.
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Michigan
Western Telephone Companies
Boston
New England
Boston & Maine
Steamers Arrive From Liverpool In Boston Harbor
Marine news from Boston reports the steamers Armenian and Ivernia arriving from Liverpool on August 13. The two liners reached Boston harbor, adding to the port’s busy maritime schedule.
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Boston
Liverpool
Ivernia
Obituaries and death notices from this city
Notices list Mary Hoyt age 71 years 11 months of 3 Maple place Aug 13. Joseph H Webster obituary from South Framingham Aug 12. Body to be forwarded tomorrow by Undertaker Brooks. Catherine Healy six months old daughter of John and Margaret Healy died Aug 13 at 11 Marion street.
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Hoyt
Maple Place
Mary Hoyt
Webster
Framingham
Joseph H. Webster
Brooks. Healy
Marion Street
Catherine
John
Margaret Healy
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Reader
H J Strickfaden of World Herald Fair Haven Washington reports that Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved his son from severe bouts of whooping cough and croup and spared a serious illness. Available through all druggists.
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Chamberlain
H. J. Strickfaden
World Heald
Fair Haven
Wash
Consolidation Plans In Bat Leagues Advance Toward Settlement
Chicago August 12 Consolidation of the National and American leagues into a twelve club circuit is well under way. John T Brush James A Hart and A H Soden have opened negotiations with American league clubs in Boston and New York to unite the two organizations. A postseason conference of club magnates will consider an amicable end to the war and a vote to form one league. The two circuits now total 12 cities with no drops anticipated.
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Daily News Today
John T .Brush
James A. Hart
A. H. Soden
Boston
the News
Hart
Brush
West Springfield land deed bears discriminatory clause case
A special session case in West Springfield challenges a deed clause from 1869 that bars two story houses and prohibits sale or lease to Irish or colored people. The bank asks the court if this limits a clear title when selling to prohibited races, naming Emma B. Kingsbury and residents deeded by George O. Kingsbury as respondents. The report also notes President Roosevelt plans to push Cuban reciprocity legislation, aiming for a November Senate action after elections.
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West Springfield
George O. Kingsbury
Fidelia R. Ufford
Emma B. Kingsbury
Springfield
Eridge
Newbridge
Meadow Streets
Betts Avenue
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Cuba
Congress
United States
Quesada
Hay
Murder of Cebu coaching party shocks Philippines
An official inquiry into the ambush twelve miles from Cebu reveals four Cebu teachers were killed as they traveled to a school event. Two were shot at first volley, a third was shot in the back while fleeing, and the fourth, captured, was shot while praying for mercy. Reports say dogs later dug up two bodies and fed on the flesh.
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Manila
Cebu
Collision injures sails in fog near Block Island
Vineyard Haven August 12 The British schooner Avalon bound from New York to St John arrived with minor sail damage after a collision with the steam yacht Taurus of the New York Yacht Club in the Block Island channel last night. Avalon's captain said fog hid the other vessel and that Taurus did not stop.
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Avalon
New York
St. John
Taurus
New York Yacht Club
Block Island Channel
Dukeshire
Young Men’s conference grows at Silver Bay
Over 359 people attend the YMCA conference and vacation headquarters at Silver Bay Lake George as the register fills for August 15 to 20. Speakers included Prof. W. W. White B. N. Robinson J. W. Cook Edward P. Lee and J. O. Selper.
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Silver Bay
N. Y
Young Men's Christian Association
Lake George
W. W. White
B. N. Robinson
J. W. Cook
Edward P. Lee
J. O. Selper
Train Robber Caught in Mexican Central Raid
El Paso dated Aug 12 announces that M B Davis of Wells Fargo received a telegram from the company detective in Zaraguessa Mexico reporting the capture of James Parrish, the third alleged Mexican Central robber. Some money was recovered though the amount is not stated.
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el Paso
Tex
M. B. Davis
Wells-Fargo Co
Zaraguessa
Mex
James Parrish
Parrish
Best Calm. Condemned Murderer Receives Spiritual Comfort
Salem August 12 Rev I Murray Mellish spiritual adviser to John C Best who faces the electric chair in the week of September 7 says Best preserves his composure from the long trial of March 1901 He proclaims innocence and is cheered by his father's presence He asks Mellish to stay with him in his last days and the clergyman will visit in Salem and Charlestown to attend him in his final hours.
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Salem
I. Murray Mellish
John C. Best
Best
Mellish
Mr. Mellish
Charlestown
Boston Man Cleared in Arch-Room Shooting Case
Superintendent George Smith of the North Bennet Street Sailors' Home was discharged by Judge Ely in municipal court after a manslaughter hearing. The court ruled the shooting justifiable as the intruder was caught committing robbery, and praised Smith for protecting himself and his property. The burglar Dominick McCue was identified by three witnesses but his home remains unknown.
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Boston
George Smith
North Bennet Street
Ely
Smith
Als
Dominick McCue
Blockade Report Says Blockade Ineffective At Cape Haytien
Washington cable despatches from Commander McCrea aboard the gunboat Machias report the attempted blockade of Cape Haytien by revolutionists as spasmodic and ineffective. He states the blockade is uneven and promises protection for innocent neutral commerce. A later message mentions American schooner Bibewine with unclear designation of a blockader's absence.
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Navy Department
McCrea
Machias
Cape Haytien
Bibewine
Convention Leaders Named for Boston Brotherhood Gathering
Boston hosts the Brotherhood of St Andrew convention from October 8 to 12 with a notable slate including Rev. Floyd W. Tompkins of Philadelphia and bishops from Massachusetts Colorado Kentucky Nova Scotia and New York among others. Prominent clergy and lay leaders from across the United States will address services and business sessions.
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The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
United States
Floyd W. Tompkins
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Charles Palmerston Anderson
D. D
Chicago
Ewing L. Miller
Church of the Holy Apostles
Frederic Courtney
Nova Scotia
Charles S. Olmsted
Colorado
F. J. Bassett
Church of the Redeemer
Providence
R. I
James F. Olmstead
St. Mary’s Church
Conshohocken
W. W. Chipchase
St. Michael's and All Angels
Baltimore
Henry C. Potter
LL. D
New York
W., S. Rainsford
St. George’s Church
New York City
James L. Houghteling
Order
Frank du Moulin
St. Peter's
Howard A. Kelley
T. N. Dudley
Kentucky
Staging Collapse Injures Three Men in Charlestown Town Hall
A stage inside Charlestown Town Hall collapsed today, sending three workers tumbling 32 feet onto the stairs. All suffered broken legs and severe bruises. Fred Worrell of Barronville had a broken jaw. Injured are Allen Wood and Fred Hutchins, both Charlestown residents.
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Charlestown
N. H
Fred Worrell
Barronsville
Allen Wood
Fred Hutchins
Murderer Bartholin Sought in Chicago Case
A Daily News dispatch from Kenosha Wisconsin reports the arrest of a man matching the description of William Bartholin wanted in Chicago for the killings of his mother and his fiancée Minnie Mitchell. Chicago police will send an identity witness to confirm the prisoner.
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Chicago
Kenosha
Wis
Wm. Bartholin
Minnie Mitchell
Bartholin
Concord Cyclone Strikes New Hampshire City
A western style cyclone swept Concord on August 12 causing unroofed houses, 100 demolished chimneys, and widespread orchard and shade tree damage. No deaths, but damage runs to thousands of dollars. Jail and West Concord church hit by lightning, utilities knocked out and streetcars stalled.
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N. H
North End
West Concord
Concord Street
Concord and
Manchester Road
Kruger and Steyn Leave Scheveningen After Farewell
The Hague August 12 Former President Kruger of the Transvaal Republic departed Scheveningen after a cordial farewell with former President Steyn of the Orange Free State Steyn is reported to be improving in health.
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Kruger
Transvaal Republic
Scheveningen
Steyn
Orange Free State
Inside story of the Borghese art sale denied
Rome officials deny that the Borghese palace will be sold at auction. A Rome despatch notes the Italian government purchased the Borghese gallery for 800000 dollars, with Prince Borghese selling due to financial troubles. Earlier reports claimed he offered to donate most paintings except Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love if allowed to sell abroad for a million, which the government refused.
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Borghese Palace
Borghese
Borghese Art Gallery
Prince Borghese
Titian
Gen Gobin Leaves Shenandoah for Lebanon Home
Brig. Gen. Gobin departed Shenandoah today for his Lebanon home to attend to personal matters and expects to return this afternoon. The move suggests no current threat in the area and his staff anticipate no trouble.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
Lebanon
Bank seeks to strike race and religion clause in deed
A petition filed by Agawam National Bank requests the Superior Court to set aside a West Springfield real estate deed clause prohibiting transfer to a negro or an Irishman. The petition contends the clause is invalid and seeks remedy in court.
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Springfield
Clerk of Courts
Agawam National Bank
West Springfield
Burton Heads Senate Mission to Hawaii
Senator J R Burton chairman of the Senate committee arrives in San Francisco and plans to sail for Honolulu with Senators Mitchell and Foster to spend four to five weeks investigating island affairs including the crown lands question and the ex Queen Liliuokalani claims.
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U. S
J. R. Burton
Senate
Hawaii
Liluokalani
Honolulu
Ana
Burton
Mitchell
Oregon
Foster
Washington
Washington man found dead in Jersey City hotel
New York Aug 12 Vido Evies from Washington state was found dead with an unidentified man dying in a Jersey City hotel. They were part of a five man party that arrived from Pittsburg and were believed en route to Carlsbad.
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Vido Evies
Washington State
Jersey City
Pittsburg
Carlsbad
Coal prices jump again in anthracite market
New York on August 12 reports domestic sizes of anthracite coal raised to 9 dollars per ton, marking a one dollar increase from yesterday. Affected grades include stove, egg, nut, and broken coal.
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New York
Trusts Bene faction Hospital Plan For Steel Plants
Philadelphia Aug 13 It is stated the American Steel and Wire company will establish emergency treatment hospitals on the grounds of each of its 22 plants A uniform plan by a Philadelphia architect will guide building costs and equipment total not less than 300 dollars per plant
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Philadelphia
American Steel and Wire Company
Fire at Toronto Biscuit Co causes large loss
A late night fire gutted the Toronto Biscuit Co. premises causing a loss of 75020 dollars, fully insured. Nearby Eliot & Co. drug warehouse suffered water damage valued at 3000 dollars, also fully insured.
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Toronto
Toronto Biscuit Co
Eliot & Co
Hartford Docks at Brooklyn Navy Yard With 300 Sailors
The training ship Hartford has docked at the Brooklyn navy yard with 300 young sailors aboard who will be sent to different vessels of the North Atlantic squadron. The Hartford’s last turn occupied seven months.
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New York
Hartford
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Soft coal strike settled near Pittsburgh
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug 12. President Mitchell said official word from Pittsburgh indicated the bituminous coal miners along the West Pennsylvania railroad were about to return to work soon. He expressed confidence the hard coal miners would win.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Pittsburg
West Pennsylvania Railroad
Mexican Railroad Opens Coahuila and Pacific Line
The formal opening of the Coahuila and Pacific railroad in Laredo Texas was marked by a large banquet attended by company officials and prominent Mexicans. Directors announce the company’s reorganization with A W Lilienthal as president and general manager J J Detwiler as vice president F A Lilienthal as traffic manager and J D Melville as superintendent.
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Laredo
Tex
Coahula and Pacific Railroad
A. W. Lilienthal
J. J. Detwiler
Jersey City
N. J
F. A. Lilienthal
J. D. Melville
Senator Arkell Dead in Canajoharie at 72
Ex Senator James Arkell died at his Canajoharie home aged 72. Born in Berkshire England he emigrated as a youth and built a paper sack and radii business with Adan Smith and later became proprietor of Canajoharie Radii. Survived by widow five children including son William J Arkell publisher.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
James Arkell
Canajoharie
Berkshire
England
America
Adan Smith
William J. Arkell
Alpine fatalities reported at Arlberg Pass
Vienna reports two more Edelweiss hunters died after slipping from precipices at Arlberg Pass. The Aug 12 update confirms two fatalities from the Alpine accident.
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Vienna
Arlberg Pass
General Chaffee's Visit to Southern Islands
Manila August 12 Maj Gen Chaffee departed on the transport Ingalls for a twenty day trip to the southern islands.
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Manila
Chaffee
Ingalls
Well Known Machinist Praises Favorite Remedy
Theo H LeClair of Port Henry New York, weakened by inflammatory rheumatism, credits Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with a cure after following a druggist Mr Smith's recommendation. The advertisement claims the remedy cures uric acid related conditions including kidney bladder liver and blood disorders plus rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes with a free sample by mail from Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY. Rose Jelly radical cure for catarrh hay fever and cold in head also advertised at 50c.
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Theo. H. LeClair
Port Henry
N. Y
Smith
David Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
Cholera in Japan Causes Many Deaths In Report
A Vancouver dispatch reports cholera spreading from Manila and China to Japan with 231 cases and 142 deaths by mid July. Tokyo Saga Fukuoka Formosa Nagasaki totals show severe mortality. Tientsin data add 1049 cases with 764 deaths. The epidemic is said to be abating.
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B. C
Manila
China
Japan
Tokio
Saga
Nagasaki
Fukuoka
Formosa
Fukuoka Ken
Russian student Kalajoff arrested in minister Sipiagine murder case
Berlin reports Russian student Kalajoff, recently freed from a Silesian prison, surrendered to Russian police amid suspicions he aided in the April 15 assassination of Minister of the Interior M. Sipiauine. The case centers on the high profile political killing and extradition developments.
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Kalajoff
Silesian
M. Sipiaguine
Australians Fall Short in Second Innings Test
In London on August 13, Australia were all out for 121 in their second innings of the final test against England, who led after their first innings of 183 and England were all out for 183 in their first innings while Australia had 324 in their first.
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London
Slang in adolescence and language effects debated
The Boston Transcript reports Clark University president G Stanley Hall argues slang aids youths aged 14 to 19 in developing fluency during adolescence. He cautions slang becomes a lazy recourse, harms precision, and may worsen with age, though brief usage can be harmless or beneficial for some temperaments.
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G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Hall
Boston Transcript
Train Seance Tells of Officials and Omaha Ticket
In the conductors' room at Broad Street Station a tale recounted a slow train journey by two high officials who worried at every stop. A persistent passenger asked the names of stations until one official warned him and he revealed a ticket with twenty coupons ending at Omaha.
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Broad Street
Omaha
Philadelphia Telegraph
Sweden Emigration to America Over Fifty Years
Sweden shows heavy emigration with over 850000 moving to the United States in fifty years and about 150000 to other nations. Only around five percent of United States emigrants have returned home to Sweden.
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Sweden
America
United States
Why Misers Are Misers. A Cop Solves A Money Mystery
A New York Tribune tale recounts an old Greenwich Village miser found dead in a tenement. A patrolman explains misers hoard to defy a feared future, comparing stinginess to self harm, then spends the saved money on the burial costs.
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Greenwich Village
Daffy
Misers
Estare
New York Tribune
Thomas Hardy and the fatalist view of woman
A Britannica supplement quotes a writer describing Thomas Hardy as a fatalist who probes fate through woman. It notes Hardy’s view is more French than English, subtly cruel and male-centered, with limited sympathy yet critical insight into woman’s psychology and will.
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Thomas Hardy
Encyclopmdia Britannica
Mr. Meredith
He Ought to Know Speaker Gully Lesson
A London Standard tale recalls Speaker Gully during a Scottish holiday visit. An old laird argues on parliamentary rights, presses the question by what right he lays down the law, and Gully replies softly that he is the speaker.
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Gully
House of Commons
Scotland
Mr. Gully
London Standard
Divorce In An Era Of Widespread Tolerance
A Century editorial laments divorce as a painful social fate and urges a charitable view of individuals’ cases. It notes Americans are tolerant yet warn that divorce risks being overused and “too good a thing to be spoiled” through excess.
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America
Moody and Cooley’s Dangerous Plea in Philadelphia Press
A dramatic exchange quoted from the Philadelphia Press where Moody declares that refusal will bring blood upon the other, while Miss Cooley insists self-preservation prevents living with him. The passage presents a tense emotional confrontation framed as a newspaper quote.
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Moody
Miss Cooley
Philadelphia Press
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