Railroads Show Strength in New York Bearish Tone Eases
The market opened firm in New York with railroad stocks strong while Boston copper shares mostly held at opening. Bears faded as buying exceeded selling and overall activity improved. Calumet and Agassiz defended dividend policy amid high copper prices and a weak iron-contract outlook, with Cochiti’s rise noted at a modest percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Atchisop
Atchison
Brooklyn
G. West
CM &Stp
Cri&pac
Con. Gas Anal
Dei. & Hud
Erie Ball
Gen. Electric Co
Manhattan
Mo. Pac.ase 10. -K. & 7
M. K.&t. Ptd. National Lead
New York Cen
N. O&w
Pacific Mail
Penp Railroad
BO. Pac
Rail
Tenn. GC. & I
Union Pac
Union Pac Pfi Steel
Steel
Us Pd
Wabash
Isle Royale
al Bsb A. Cess
Mayflower
Mohawk
Osceola
Old Dominion
Aia
Parrott
Quincy
Rhode Island
Santa Fe
Tamarack
Trimountain
Wyandotte
Wolvaring
Erie Tel
Elec
Tee
N. BE. Gas
Remnants of ticking at deep discounts
A. G Pollard & Co offers remnants of ticking in narrow and fancy stripes at six cents a yard, with feather-grade fabric worth ten cents per yard, available in the basement department.
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A. G Pollard & CO
Glasses prescribed by Saul & Co curb chronic headaches
A customer, Miss A G O'Brien, bookkeeper for Read and Kittredge at 343 Westford Street, reports long standing headaches diminished after months of using glasses prescribed by Messrs C T Saul & Co at 70 Central Street, with vision now satisfactory.
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C. T. Saul & CO
Central Street
A. G. O’brien
Miss O’brien
Read & Kittredge
Westford Street
Chas
T- Saul & Co
Sercrass
Members New York Stock Exchange Branch Office Albany
The notice lists the NYSE branch office at 65 State Street in Albany with membership details and related regulatory mentions. Resources, contact procedures, and archival references are included for investors and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Stock Exchange
State St
Albany
Dry Goods Market Across Textile Staples
The Herald notes steady plain cottons, active woolens, and strong Merrimack indigoes after a quarter cent advance. Market remains cautious with calms in yarns, printing cloths unsolved, and exhibitors moving toward self selling, while jobbers report solid trade and limited linen supplies.
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Cretonnes
Merrimack
Windsor
Obituary: William J. Gray former Lowell resident dies in St Louis
William J. Gray, formerly of Lowell, died in St Louis on August 17 and was buried in Lowell, with Rev. E. V. Bigelow officiating. He helped build the Lowell and Andover Railroad, operated steam shovels, and later ran excavation and dredging ventures in many states and abroad. He had set up the first steam shovel shipped to Japan and taught locals to operate it. For 15 years he lived in St Louis as a large real estate owner. Emma A. Noyes, 49, died at 82 Willie Street this morning, leaving a father and two brothers.
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Wm. J. Gray
Lowell
St. Louis
W. C. Dudley
Franklin Street
Rev. E. V. Bigelow
Lowell and
Andover R. R
Ayer City
W. H. Ward
Middlesex Street
Gray
Union
Japan
Emma A. Noyes
Willie Street
Funeral notices fill day with multiple services
The report lists funeral services held yesterday for Asahel D. Puffer Rose Graham Napoleon Phaneuf and Mrs T G Tweed. Services occurred at homes or churches with several bearers, delegations and religious rites. Notable attendees came from Providence Law rence New York Milford Andover and local organizations. Burial followed at Lowell or St Josephs cemeteries with undertaker Currier directing arrangements.
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Asahel D. Puffer
Highland Street
Law
Eliot Congregational Church
Lowell Veteran Firemen's Association
Merrimack River Savings Bank
Grocers’ and Butchers’ Association
J. T. Trask
Oberlin Lodge
E.S. Watson
Lowell Veteran Firemen’s Association
Horace Ela
M. V. B. Libby
Gage Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr. Fournier
Lamothe
Joseph McCaffrey
H. A. Racicot
Michel
Edward Vincelette
Messrs
Lewis Greaves
Napoleon Lachance
Henry Constantineau
Annabel Lavoie
Lawrence Belanger
Octave Brousseau
St. Jean Baptiste Society
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Lewis V. Lewis
T. G. Tweed
Mansur Street
Chambre
Apollo Quartette
Charles H. Conant
RE. N. Burke
Chas. H. Coburn
Walter Coburn
Currier
Lowell Cemetery
Arch under Merrimack Street Opens Way for Conduit Pipes
Lowell Electric Light Co adapts to a historic underground stone and cement arch over a canal. Engineers begin laying twelve wrought iron pipes side by side above the arch, requiring a half thickness block pavement and cement encasement to protect the pipes from traffic and weight.
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Merrimack Street
Dutton Street
Lowell Electric Light Company
Locks and Canals Company
Odd Ladies Picnic By Walter Simons Hosts
Mrs Walter Simons invited Lowell lodge N O of Independent Odd Ladies to a Wednesday picnic at her home with about 30 people and others on two more cars. They enjoyed bread and butter sandwiches cake fruit cold chicken fish jelly hot tea and coffee. A Dayton guest shared sketches inspired by the Summit view. Mr and Mrs Simons plan a two week Cape Elizabeth Maine trip starting Thursday morning and the lodge will visit Varnum's Landing on Sept 4.
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Walter Simons
Lowell Lodge
N. O
Dayton
Middlesex County
Mrs. Simons
Cape
Elizabeth
Mr. Simons
Varnum’s Landing
Alleged Shortage Rocks New Britain Tax Collector
Charles H Faulkner ex city collector was arrested on embezzlement charges in New Britain Conn. Bonds set at 15000 but not secured. Shortage linked to 16500 he collected in taxes over his tenure. Auditor’s clean sheets turned up a 3000 deficit then a full audit revealed the larger 16500 figure. Mayor clerk and auditor faced censure for bond and oversight. Faulkner well connected politically with Republican backing.
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New Britain
Conn
Charles H. Faulkner
Rawlings
Faulkner
Conditions Not Good for Racing at Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay on August 22 reports foggy calm conditions limiting races. The Columbia and Constitution arrived early, but weather hindered racing prospects for the morning session.
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Columbia
Constitution
Oyster Bay
Lynch Kills Suspect in North Carolina Crime
Luke Hough, a Black man, was hanged near Wadesboro, North Carolina, by a crowd of enraged citizens after confessing to assaulting Miss Lena Keith. He attacked her as she slept, struck her with a chair, and attempted to cut her throat. The Keith family are prominent locals. The mob found him within hours.
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Charlotte
N. C
Luke Hough
Wadesboro
Lena Keith
Keiths
Col Donovan's Daughter Dies of Typhoid at 18
Grace A. Donovan, daughter of Col. William H. Donovan, aged 18, died yesterday morning at the Franklin and Cross streets residence from typhoid fever. She was a popular student at St. Mary's high school and leaves grief to her parents and many friends.
Death of Maj. Lewis Downing Jr. of Concord Leader in Business
Maj. Lewis Downing Jr. a prominent Concord figure in business and finance for over 50 years, died at his home after a brief illness. Born December 6, 1820 in Concord, he led the Abbot-Downing company and served as president of the National State Capital Bank since 1878. He shaped local mills, savings banks, and charitable work and traced lineage to early New England settlers.
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Lewis Downing, Jr
Concord
N. H
Burr Seminary
Manchester
Downing & Abbot
Abbot-Downing Company
Maj. Downing
National State Capital Bank
Loan and Trust Savings Bank
Unitarian Church
New Hampshire
New England
Massachusetts
Malcolm Downing
Lynn
Samuel Downing
Newburg
N. Y
Lexington
Munroe
Jonas Munroe
Jonathan Wheelock
Bunker Hill
Third term debate over Councillor Howe’s renomination
Boston papers misstate Howe’s tenure claiming a second term while he serves a third and seeks a fourth. Mr Watson’s supporters view this as a key reason Marlboro should step aside, arguing for change in sixth district candidacy.
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Boston Papers
Howe
Watson
Marlboro
High School Hall to Be Re Decorated This Month
Supt Gillow of the public buildings department plans to decorate the High School assembly hall this month. Walls and ceilings will feature soft green tones with attractive ceiling figures, making the hall among the state’s most attractive spaces when students return in September.
Eastman murder trial costs may reach thirteen thousand
Treasurer Hayden of Middlesex county says the Eastman murder trial could cost up to 17 000 dollars, not counting defense counsel and expert witness expenses. The defendant seeks county payment for these costs, but it is doubtful the court will approve. The defense team and witnesses were hired by Eastman himself rather than by the court.
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Fall River
Hayden
Middlesex County
Eastman
Textile Workers Unite Into United Textile Workers of America
The Textile Workers International union meeting at the Hotel Metropole New York decides to amalgamate with the American Federation of Textile Workers. The new united body will be named the United Textile Workers of America with about 80 000 members including silk and cotton weavers and male spinners. The merger is set for a Washington convention on November 19.
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Textile Workers’ International Union
Washington
Schiller Stock Co to Stage Week at Lowell Opera House
The Schiller Stock Company with Miss Ella Fontainebleau opens a week long engagement at the Lowell opera house next Monday. The company touts a strong repertoire with elaborate scenery and special interludes. Opening play is the English melodrama Women’s Enemy, four acts, with high priced staging. Seats go on sale Saturday. Matinees daily with 10 20 and 30 cent evening prices and 10 20 cent matinee prices. Ladies 15 cent tickets issued for Monday. Fontainebleau to host stage reception after Wednesday matinee. refreshments served. ladies and children urged to attend.
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Lowell Opera House
Schiller Stock Company
Ella Fontainebleau
New York
London
Schiller
Dracut Range to Begin Improvements Under $1000 Allocation
Dracut city engineers study proposed range improvements following Colonel White’s rifle practice inspection. If the plans fit within the $1000 appropriation, the mayor will authorize start of work immediately.
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City Engineers
Dracut Range
White
Boy Drowns After Boat Fall in Indian Orchard
Massachusetts report describes 12-year-old Joseph Stevens of Springfield drowning in Down Pond Indian Orchard after falling from a boat while four companions played nearby. In Boston Thomas Griffin a city laborer was shot at by his nephew by marriage James Costello. bullet clipped hair. Costello arrested at Griffin's home.
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Joseph Stevens
Charles H. Stevens
Springfield
Down, Pond
Indian Orchard
Thomas Griffin
Boston
James Costello
Griffin
Costello
Tour to Gettysburg Luray and Washington From Boston
D N Bell Tourist Agent advertises a personally conducted tour departing Boston on September 13. The rate of 75 dollars covers carriage drives, Caverns admission, hotel expenses, and related costs. Public notice gives travel itinerary and contact at 200 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
D. N. Bell
Washington Street
An Understanding Spouse in a Peebles Fishmonger
Mr Smith asks a Peebles fishmonger to prepare three or four fish that look freshly caught for a home meal. The shopkeeper notes the wife’s early prompt to persuade him toward salmon, given her preference, while Mr Smith chooses trout.
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Gaddesby
Mr. Smith
Peebles
London
Chief Despatcher Turns Railroads Into Live Wire Duty
Charles De Lano Hine describes the chief despatcher role on railroads in August Century. The chief handles power, allocates cars, decides freight runs, and stays at headquarters with trick despatchers guarding each district. The job demands twelve hour shifts, constant alertness, and close contact via train wire until retired by sounder and telegraph.
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Charles de Lano Hine
Gibraltar
Alert Administration
Jack
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Coppers Firm
Calumet
Agassiz
Cochiti
Bright
Sears & CC
Nicholas G. Norcross
Lowell, Mass
Spencer Vrask
Pine St
DRY Goods Market
Merrimack Indigoes
Herald
New Bedford
William J. Gray
Electric Co
Col. Donovan
Councillor Howe
Resis
Textile Workers’ Union
Schiller Stock CO
Gettysburg
Luray
G. Pollard & CO
Remnants Fine
Hamburgs
St. Paul
Switzerland
Palmer Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Sunnyside
Vermont
EB. Mi. Slayton Co
New York Cloak & Suit Co
John Straat
Renee Eneee
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