Stock Market Opens Firm In New York Trade
New York Aug 21 The stock market opened firm with gains in Amalgamated Amaconda Atchison and others but Colorado Fuel fell Lincoln Circuit and Western Union rose. By 11 am markets fluctuated within a narrow range with Louisville and Great Northern slipping while Denver & Rio Grande Texas Pacific and Ontario & Western edged higher. General Electric American Telephone and Telegraph and Cotton Oil and New York Dock advanced about one half to one point.
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New York
Amalgamated
Amaconda
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Erie
Louisville
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Western Union
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado
Great Northern
Denver
Rio Grande
Texas & Pacific
General Electric
American Telephone and Telegraph
Cotton Oil
Woolen
Commodities futures open barely steady in early trades
In New York on August 21 futures listed prices show August 8.51 and September 8.67 with October at 7.93, November 7.83, December 7.86, January 7.88, February 7.85, March 7.85 and May 7.85, with April data missing.
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New York
Marine News Arrivals at Boston and Queenstown
The steamer Hohenfell from Calcutta and the Queenstowia arrived in Boston on August 21. The White Star steamer Germanic, from New York, reached port about 9 39 this morning after a pump breakdown caused a few hours delay on Sunday.
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Boston
Hohenfell
Calcutta
Queenstowia
White Star Line
New York
Obituary of Dr. Francis W Chadbourne in Lowell
Dr Francis W Chadbourne died suddenly at his home 35 Mt Vernon street after suffering a rupture of a blood vessel in the head. Born October 23 1843 in Kennebunk Maine he studied at Bowdoin and Harvard medical schools before practicing in Orono and Lowell where he built a large trusted medical career. He was married to Ella M Whitney and leaves a daughter. He was deacon at First Congregational church and a member of several medical societies.
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Francis W. Chadbourne
Mt. Vernon Street
R. DB. Bell
Dr. Chadbourne
Francis Watts Chadbourne
Kennebunk
Bowdoin College
Portland School For
Bowdoin
Harvise
Chadbourne
Orono
Lowell
Lowell Hospital
Ella M. Whitney
Brookline
Funerals Held For Mrs Jessie Fortin Miss Edouardina Beaumier and Alzina Smothers
The morning services for Mrs Jessie Fortin were at 7 30 from 21 Watson avenue and a 8 o clock mass at St Josephs church. Interment followed at St Josephs cemetery with Undertaker Albert in charge. Edouardina Beaumier's funeral began at 8 30 at her home 41 West Third street, with a 9 o clock mass at St Josephs church. Burial was at St Josephs cemetery with Undertaker Albert directing. Alzina S Smothers was buried yesterday at Edson cemetery chapel with Rev Mr Martin officiating and burial by C M Young and Co.
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Jessie Fortin
Watson Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Fournier
Alfred Lafleur
Edwin Fortin
D. Cote
J. Trembley
L. Lafleur
J. Sirois
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Edmund Loranger
Alphonse Letourneau
E. J. Cheney
Adolph Marchand
C. Patenault
Victor Provencher
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Albert
Alzina S. Smothers
Edson Cemetery
Mr. Martin
C. M. Young & Co
Spencer Frask and Co Members New York Stock Exchange
Spencer Frask and Company members join the New York Stock Exchange roster after listing actions. The names and affiliations reflect brokerage ties and market participation within the exchange community.
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New York Stock Exchange
Tame Tennis. Doherty Beats Hobart At Newport
In the national lawn tennis championship at Newport the marquee match saw H L Doherty defeat Clarence Hobart in straight sets 6 3 6 3 7 5. The English champion, though tested, overcame Hobart despite a late surge by the American, with Doherty sealing victory on the championship court amid a large crowd and rising wind.
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Newport
R. I
H. L. Doherty
England
Clarence Hobart
Doherty
Hobart
Ward
Davis
Doherty Brothers
All England
L. F E. Ware
Augustus Heaton
C. R. Budlong
H. F. Allen
R. F. Doherty
J. C. Davidson
Washington
R. P. Huntington
P. S. O’connor
F. Waller
H. E. Oelrichs
A. P. McMaster
J. F. Brice
Louis de Forest
Miller
En P. Knapp
G. I. Dunn
M. D. Whitman
J. S. Seabury
H. W. Warner
T. R. Pell
B. C. Wright
J. P. Paret
Richard Stevens
H. W. Mason
L. E. Ware
A. Heaton
J. Davidson
L. H. Wardner
G. P. Herrick
R. G. Hunt
C. F. Watson
Doherty Edges Hobart In Tight Set Tennis Match
Hobart opened the second set stronger but Doherty found a weak left corner and seized control. Despite Hobart holding chances and rallying with six straight place shots, Doherty pulled ahead to win the set with a sharp net shot finishing the decisive point and taking the set 4 1 in games.
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H.L. Doherty
Hobart
Obart
Doherty
Deuce
Noise lawsuits pin blame on Boston Elevated Railroad
Chief Justice Mason holds the Boston Elevated Railroad liable for damages in a test case, deeming the elevated line a private nuisance due to disruptive noises and an obstruction of public rights, with potential compensation implications.
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Mason
Boston
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
E. F. Baker
Elevated Company
Philip R Hovey Investment Securities Ad
Investment securities firm run by Philip R Hovey lists office at 6 State Street Boston with telephone 4061 Main and services from 4061 Main Street.
Belgian Automobiles Threaten Rhine Region Invasions
German Rhine country police plan strict measures after reports of Belgian cars invading German villages. Reckless frontier parties caused fatal crashes in Sinzig Bruhl and Punderich, where an eight year old girl, an elderly man, and a child were killed. A Belgian count was also reported killed.
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Berlin
Rhine
Sinzig
Bruhl
Punderich
Narrow escape for Pawtucket man as slate block nearly hits
Edwin Cope of Pawtucket street narrowly escaped serious injury when a slate shard about 10 inches square fell from a roof and sliced through the buggy top near his head as he waited outside the police station for John Turner. If struck at noon, it could have harmed a mill worker and caused a larger city problem.
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Edwin Cope
Pawtuckt Street
Mr. Cope
John Turner
Steamship Combine Leader Seeks Quick Incorporation
Clement A. Griscom, president of the International Navigation Co., arrived aboard the Oceanic in New York on August 20. He says incorporation of the steamship combine is imminent though not yet formal, and clarifies that Cunard Line is not part of the plan, noting newspapers speculated otherwise.
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New York
Clement A. Griscom
International Navigation Company
Oceanic
Cunard Line
Smallpox Case Reported in Somerville
In Somerville on August 19 a man collapsed in a doorway and was found to have smallpox. About twenty others had contact with him before Dr. Dearborn, the city physician, confirmed the diagnosis and the patient was removed to the contagious diseases hospital.
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Somerville
Return bout planned after Salt Lake two months apart
Badly bruised, Root and Gardner were seen about town in Salt Lake City on August 19. Officials said representatives from both men finalized arrangements for a return match to be held within two months, following last night's brutal bout.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Root
Gardner
Photographer’s letter to Baer on miners strike ends in faith driven reply
W F Clark of Wilkesbarre sent a religious appeal to Philadelphia and Reading president Baer asking a minor concession to end the miners strike. Baer replied urging Christians to protect laborers and asserting that property interests are in the hands of Christian men and that law and order prevail.
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Baer
Bishop Potter Says Coal Strike Still Unsettled
Right Rev Henry C Potter bishop of New York arrived on the Oceanic saying he was glad to be home and surprised the coal strike remains unsettled He criticized anthracite operators for refusing to deal with unions and affirmed that workers with common interests may form associations for mutual protection and recognition in matters affecting them.
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New York
Henry C. Potter
Episcopal
Alger Announces Candidacy for U S Senate Seat
Detroit August 20 R A Alger announced himself as a candidate for United States Senator to succeed the late James McMillan. He is preparing a formal announcement to be issued later.
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Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
United States
James McMillan
Shorthand Reporters Convene Fourth National Meeting
Boston hosts opening session of the fourth annual convention of the National Shorthand Reporters Association with shorthand reporters from across the country in attendance. President Small delivers the annual address, followed by a business session and a committee appointment to revise the constitution for report to the convention on Thursday.
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Boston
National
Big Schooner Harry T. Hayward Launched at Thomaston
Thomaston Maine August 20 three thousand people witnessed the launching of the four masted schooner Harry T Hayward from Washburn Brothers yard The christening was by Miss Evelyn Colcord The Hayward will sail in coastwise and foreign trade Its dimensions are 180 feet long 40 feet beam and 19 feet depth with an estimated gross tonnage of 1100 and coal capacity of 1700 tons Captain A C Colcord of Stockton Springs will command the vessel
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Thomaston
Harry T. Hayward
Washburn Brothers
Evelyn Colcord
Hayward
A. C. Colcord
Stockton Springs
Palmer launches five masted schooner Paul Palmer in Maine
Waldoboro Me Aug 20. The magnificently built five masted schooner Paul Palmer was launched from George L West yard for W F Palmer and Boston interests. Capt Charles E Risley of Pleasantville NH to command. Dimensions keel 254 ft beam 44 ft hold 25 ft gross 2190 net 1760. Construction already begun on the Dorothy Palmer, to be the Palmer fleet's largest schooner and the world’s biggest five master.
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Waldoboro
Paul Palmer
George L. West
W. F. Palmer
Boston
Charles E. Risley
Pleasantville
N. H
West
Palmer
Dorothy Palmer
Metal Workers Convene in Bridgeport for Weeklong Meeting
One hundred delegates from Metal Buffers Polishers Platers Brass Moulders and Brass Workers of North America gather in Bridgeport Conn for a weeklong convention. International president Edward J. Lynch urges nine hour workday reduction and jurisdiction review of metal trades. Locals are urged to exhaust grievances with national officers before striking to gain international support.
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Bridgeport
Conn
North America
Edwar J. Lynch
New York
International Organization
Man Arrested in Jersey City for Vienna Murder Charge
Otto Wolf was arrested in Jersey City on a murder charge alleged to have occurred in Vienna Austria. He appeared before Judge Moos in Jersey City criminal court and was remanded to await action by U S authorities.
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Jersey City
Austria
New York
Otto Wolf
Vienna
Moos
Criminal Court
United States
Willard VanDer Lip Bailed On Embezzlement Charge
Willard VanDer Lip, arrested weeks ago on embezzlement charges involving estates where he served as trustee, waived examination in municipal court and is held on $8000 bonds for the grand jury. He furnished the required bail.
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Boston
Willard C. VanDerlip
House and Barn Burned in Bridgewater
Fire destroyed the barn of Charles A. Smith and quickly engulfed his nearby house. A few furnishings were saved but both structures were consumed. Loss set at 3000 with 2500 insured.
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Bridgewater
Charles A. Smith
Obituaries notice for Kelshaw Bliss and McHugh
A death notice lists Amelia P. Kelshaw aged 42 at 8 Amels court Thorndike street Aug 20. In Hudson New Hampshire Mrs William C Bliss aged 70 years 3 months daughter of Amos Morse Methuen Aug 19. William F McHugh aged 40 died Aug 20 at his brother Michael’s home 16 Sargent street.
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Kelshaw
Amels Court
Thorndike Street
Amelia P. Kelshaw
Bliss
Hudson
N. H
William C. Bliss
Amos Morse
Methuen
McHugh
Michael
Sargent Street
William F. McHugh
Mrs Ellis to Visit Sister at Newton Centre Mass
Mrs Charles F Ellis will spend the ensuing week with her sister Mrs George Morris Butler at their new home in Newton Centre Massachusetts.
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Charles F. Ellis
George Morris Butler
Newton Centre
Mass
East Andover man declares bid for New Hampshire governor
Concord August 20 Hon J Bachelder of East Andover issued a formal letter announcing his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and appealing for active support from friends and supporters.
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Concord
N. H
Nahum J. Bachelder
East Andover
Tug Mercury Joins Effort To Raise Davenport
Rockland Maine August 20 Tug Mercury, engaged in freeing the wrecked schooner Alice M Davenport at Seal Island ledges, sailed for Boston with pontoons for the operation. The Davenport was floated yesterday but sank again in 20 fathoms of water.
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Rockland
Mercury
Alice M. Davenport
Seal Island Ledges
Boston
Davenport
Kansas agr college chief declines Rhode Island offer
Manhattan Kansas August 20 President E R Nichols of the Kansas Agricultural College declined the presidency of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. He will remain at his current post after being offered the Rhode Island position two weeks ago.
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Manhattan
Kas
E. R. Nichols
Kansas Agricultural College Today
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
War game unfolds as White squadron sails from Provincetown
The North Atlantic squadron conducts a noon start to a two to three week naval war game off the New England coast. Admiral Higginson commands the Blue squadron with the Kearsarge, Massachusetts, Alabama and others while Commander Pillsbury leads the White squadron from Provincetown with cruisers, torpedo boats, and auxiliaries. No shots will be fired in this technical exercise testing landing and defenses along the coast.
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Rockport
North Atlantic Squadron
Maine
New England
Westport
New York
Long Island Sound
Higginson
Kearsarge
Mayflower
Brooklyn
Olympia
Alabama
Massachusetts
Scorpion
Thornton
Gloucester
Montgomery
Leyden
Pillsbury
Prairie
Panther
Supply
Shubrick
Decatur
Stockton
Bagley
Barney
Biddle
Peoria
Nina
Admiral Higginson
North Atlantic
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Provincetown
Amit
Battleships guard Rockport as patrol lines form bay defense
The Kearsarge Massachusetts and Alabama, with Gloucester as dispatch boat, weighed anchor and moved in a patrol pattern off Massachusetts Bay near Rockport. A shore signal system coordinates updates with Admiral Higginson, while a launch carries messages to the Kearsarge. Rumors of a hostile fleet near Nantucket caused speculation, but no attack occurred by midnight under a bright moon.
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Kearsarge
Harbor of Refuge
Massachusetts
Alabama
Gloucester
Higginson
Admiral Higginson
Rockport
Massachusetts Bay
Minot’s
Nan
Four Men Die as Freight Train Splits at Hoffman's Ferry
In Schenectady New York on August 20 four men were killed and about 25 others injured when an east bound New York Central freight train split in half and rear cars crashed into the stalled front section. The victims were fence gang workers and 30 men lived in a house car attached to the Syracuse to Albany freight.
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Schnectady
N. Y
Hoffman's Ferry
New York Central
Syracuse
Albany
Smallpox Patient Escapes Detention Roams in Night Clothes
Daniel McCarthy, a smallpox patient found semiconscious in Union Square, escaped during the night from a fumigation tent after his clothes were taken for treatment. He is roaming Somerville in his night attire as authorities search to locate him.
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Somerville
Daniel McCarthy
Union Square
Conway Transfer Company Ad Promotes Wagon Service
Businessmen are offered a system of providing horse drawn wagons with optional driver, painted and lettered with the business name. The ad promises convenience and no risk while highlighting Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as a quick pain reliever for farm injuries.
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Businss
Thomas
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