Stock Market Stirs Amid Copper and Rail Movements
In New York dull but Brooklyn Rapid Transit and People's Gas held the market from collapse as copper, steel, and sugar fluctuated. Amalgamated rose on favorable figures, and industry notes from Salt Lake and London echoed copper demand. Analysts predict gains for several stocks, with Tenn essee Copper and Amalgamated eyed for profits amid broad trading and bond redemptions.
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Brooklyn
People’s Gas
New York
Boston
Amalgamated
Anaconda
China
Peking
J. O. Paine
McKinley
Manhattan
Tennessee Coal & Iron
American Steel & Wire
Federal Steel
Sugar Ref. Co
Atchison
Atchison Pfd
C. Brooklyn R. T
N. J
Chena. & O
B. & Seneeeene
G. West’a
Il Il
C. TF
Mo. Pacific
New York Cen
No. Pacific
Wecese
Penn. Railroad
VBL
St. Paul
Pacific
Third Ave
Tean
Union Pacific
Union Pac
West Union
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Fitchburg, Pfd
Mining, Amalgamated Seeee
Arnold Wane Arcadian Seas Sence
Boston and
Mont
Isle Royale
Utah
Wolverine
N. BE. Gas & Coke
N. EB. Pol
Css
Te Am
T & T. Wee
Cotton market shows speculative strength amid uneven week
Haven and Stout report that early week cotton prices rose on speculation, then fluctuated with firm undertone and little selling pressure. Nearby months outperformed distant ones as weather and crop prospects dominated. Dun's Review cautions over optimism as prices peak, noting weakness in raw materials and renewed buying across the United States.
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Haven & Stout
Liverpool
Markets Report From Boston and New York By Bright Sears Co
The Boston and New York markets are reported by Bright Sears & Co. with prices and trends for commodities and securities. Investors monitor early-session movements as traders weigh import data and domestic policy signals.
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Bright, Sears & Co
Grand Circuit At Readville Opens With Kingpin Meeting
Readville trotting park bustles as preparations wrap for a five day event starting Monday. Forbes stallion slated for 2.08 trot next Friday against three other candidates, aiming to challenge Crescens. Races set daily from 2 o'clock with special Boston trains departing 1.36 and returning after racing ends.
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Readville
Jewett
Crescens
Boston
Fall Trade Distribution in Western Centers Reported Good
Bradstreets notes favorable fall distribution in western centers with strong buying in southwest due to good crops and firmer confidence. East sees modest gains in dry goods while steel and iron demand rises. wheat and corn yields forecast high as corn tops 2.1 billion bushels. Bank clearings slip. rail earnings up. cotton and wool prices mixed. glass prices up. failures edge slightly lower. coal prices steady amid possible strike. Mayaguez tensions flare between Republicans and Federals. Diaz warns. Spain unity urged. U S district court to open Sept 2.
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New York
Bradstreet
Atlantic States
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburg
One Year At Sherborn Sentences Fannie McPherson
Boston reports Fannie McPherson was sentenced to one year in the Sherborn women’s prison after pleading guilty to larceny from a guest room and a Tremont street business theft. The court found her not guilty of defrauding the Hotel Essex, and she appealed, with $500 bail set for the September superior court term. A State Industrial School trustee attended, seeking possible return there if discharged.
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Boston
Brown
Municipal Criminal Court
Fannie McPherson
Essex
Sherborn
Tremont Street
State Industrial School For Girls
Hot Political Fight In Maya guez Ends In Bloodshed
At Maya guez Puerto Rico on August 18 a political clash between Federals and Republicans led to a riot with 30 revolver shots and many weapons. One man was killed and about a dozen others were injured in the fray.
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San Juan
P. R
Mayaguez
Athol Man Robbed Wife Then Fished In Her Shirtwaist
An Athol man robbed his wife of her only shirtwaist and wore it while going fishing the other day, leaving her without clothing and prompting immediate concern from neighbors and local authorities.
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Athol
Woman and Girl Burned to Death in Methuen Fire
A garolens stove exploded in a Methuen house owned by Alonzo P. Elwell causing a blaze that mortally burned Mrs. William H Barton and Miss Henrietta Peabody. Neighbors aided, fire department arrived, shed and barn destroyed, house saved. Peabody, 14, daughter of John Peabody, and Barton’s fate followed within hours.
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A. P. Elwell
Methuen
William AH. Barton
Henrietta Peabody
Miss Peabody
Barton
Fred Burnham
McAllister
Lowell
Forest Streets
Alonzo P. Elwell
George H. Adams
James Fairfield
John Peabody
Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Street Railway
Methuen and North Andover
Harvey House
Treat Hardware & Supply Company
Lawrence
State board targets brandy drops sold to children
The State board of health is cracking down on brandy drops sold to minors. Convictions have been secured in Fall River New Bedford Lawrence Lowell Salem Lynn and North Adams. The 1891 law bans selling to anyone under 16 any candy or syrup with more than 1 percent alcohol. Fines range from 50 to 100 dollars per offense. In North Adams five dealers were convicted and costs paid. Clerks who sell may be fined under strict readings, with talk of amending the law to prosecute proprietors.
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State Board of Health
Fall River
New Bedford
Lawrence
Lowell
Salem
Lynn
North Adams
State Board
Disease Among Cattle Alarms Worcester County
A threatened epidemic of malignant edema among young cattle alarms the State cattle commission. Originating in Hubbardston and spreading north of Worcester, seven herds are quarantined with nearly thirty deaths in two weeks. Five calves were found dead in Southborough, prompting fears of widespread infection. The commission met to discuss measures to prevent an evolving cattle epidemic.
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State Cattle Commission
Hubbardson
Worcester
Hubbardston
Leander W. Newton
Southboro
Worcester County
Wyoming to Get New Colonial Style Passenger Station
Middlesex County Wyoming prepares a $22,000 brick and buff stone station with a 50 by 30 foot main block, 75 foot covered walk, 350 foot track-side platform, oak interior finish, hot water heat, and a 350 by 18 foot outbound awning. Ell Pond brook retaining walls will cost about $8000, with completion slated around December first.
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Wyoming
Boston and Maine Railroad
Pleasant Street
North Carolina
Wyoming Avenue
Boston and Maine Road
Mead, Mason & Co
Boston
Ell Pond Brook
Adams used arsenic to avoid divorce case testimony
Melvin Adams, aged 24, died Friday from arsenic poisoning in a case tied to fears of being compelled to testify in a pending divorce. Local authorities investigate the death as tied to the court matter and potential homicide framing.
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Melvin Adams
Elite vaudeville stars to headline Lakeview theatre week
The Lakeview theatre tabs elite vaudeville stars for next week with a varied program of up-to-date specialty acts. The lineup features Germans character sketch artists, coon shouters, novelty dancers, and Billy Carter with banjo, plus Carlotta Delmer on a bicycle and the duo Delmore and Wilson. Two performances daily, afternoon and evening.
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Lakeview Theatre
Billy Carter
Carter
Point of Pines
Carlotta Delmer
Delmore and Wilson
Undervests for sale at reduced prices by Pollard Co
100 dozens of fine rifle thread Egyptian cotton jersey undervests in white and cream with short sleeves. Normally 20 and 26 cents, now 9 cents each or three for 25 cents. Basement sale with special renewals for children's underwear at small costs. A. G. Pollard & Co.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Diploma framing sale offers free etching for 30 days
A local ad invites students to have diplomas framed at George E. Maker, 2 John Street, Merrimack Street corner. For the next thirty days, every diploma brings a free beautful etching. Advertises first class work and low prices with telephone contact.
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George E. Maker
John Street
Merrimack Street
Broken china table fad turns scraps into novelty
A new fad emerges using bits of broken china to make inlaid tables. If women adopt the trend, house servants could be kept busy supplying broken pieces to outfit more pieces.
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United States Mining Directors
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Jesse Lewisohn
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Lewisohn
Tennessee
Horders
Gates
Burlington
Pacifics
Globe Bank
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Jersey Central
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Standard Oil
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Willet
Gray
Gotham
Dun
New York Market
Business Review
Spain
United States District Court
Porto Rico
Merrimack Mfg. CO
R. L. Day & Co
Real Estate Exchange
Exchange Place
Room
Sereck Mfg. Co
Michigan
Montana
Bond and Stock Brokers
Exchange Building
Middlesex County
Ckylights
E. van Noorden Company
Massachusetts Ave
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Century
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
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