Stock Market Opens Strong In New York
The New York stock market opened strong with gains in Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Chesapeake & Ohio Colorado Fuel Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Reading St Paul Southern Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific U S Steel U S Steel preferred W U Colorado Southern and more. By 11 a.m. Colorado Fuel fell to 73% and the list retreated while Denver & Rio Grande Texas & Pacific Wheeling & Lake Erie rallied pushing some issues higher though not reaching opening levels.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Colorado Fuel
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St Paul
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Colorado
Lousville
St. Paul
General Electric
North American
Toledo
St. Louis & Western
Denver & Rio Grande
Texas & Pacific
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Pacific Mail
U. S. Express
Sloss- Sheffield Steel
Fort Worth
Denver City
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Futures Open Smooth In Early Trading On Commodities
New York August 22 futures opened steady with August at 8.38 and September at 7.99. October 7.86, November 7.79, December 7.78, January 7.83, February 7.80, March 7.81, and May 7.81.
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New York
Coolidge Jr. reports flourishing English business conditions
T. J. Coolidge Jr. returns to Boston from abroad and states that business in England is thriving with very bright prospects for the future.
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T. J. Coolidge, Jr
Boston
Transatlantic Steamers Report Arrivals Across Ports
Ships arrive across major ports with multiple lines noting vessels from Liverpool Hamburg New York Plymouth Cherbourg andQueenstown. The New England Columbia Auguste Victoria Pennsylvania and Altonia are listed with routes to Boston Hamburg Cherbourg Liverpool and New York respectively.
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Boston
New England
Liverpool
New York
Columbia
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Auguste Victoria
Plymouth
Pennsylvania
Queenstown
Altonia
Fraternal K of P Lodge Holds Meeting and Plans Ball Game
Fraternal Lowell lodge No. 24 of the Knights of Pythias met Thursday evening to transact routine business. They elected George A. Willey master of finance and arranged a ball game with 8. H. Hines lodge for Saturday at 2 p m near Uneeda boat club grounds. Committee in charge: Melvin Eames Samuel G. Lyness Leon Marcotte Robert G. Rutherford George A. Willey.
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Lowell Lodge
K. of P
George A. Willey
H. Hines
Uneeda ‘Boat Club
Melvin Eames
Samuel
G. Lyness
Leon Marcotte
Robert G. Rutherford
Mrs. E. H. Dearth Plans Two-Week Visit
Mrs. E. H. Dearth will spend the next two weeks with relatives at Beverly and Medford.
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E. H. Dearth
Beverly
Medford
Young worker burned at Bleachery after hot rollers incident
John Donovan aged 13 suffered a left forearm burn when his arm was caught between hot rollers this forenoon at the Bleachery and received treatment at the Emergency hospital. Earlier in Hoyts shoe shop A J Thompson, 48, broke the fourth and fifth metacarpals of his right hand in a breaking out machine and was taken to the Emergency hospital where the bones were set. Thompson resides at 89 B street.
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John Donovan
Hoyt
A. J. Thompson
Thompson
B Street
Foster re-elected in Seven Oaks Kent by narrow margin
London August 22 H W Foster Conservative party member wins the Seven Oaks division seat after being appointed lord commissioner of the treasury. He defeats Liberal Beaumont Morice by 891 votes in a contest dominated by the education bill. In the last election Foster led by 4812 votes in the west Seven Oaks district.
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London
H. W. Foster
Seven Oaks
Kent
the Treasury
Beaumont Morice
Forster
Christian Endeavor Rally Speaker From Worcester
Mr George E Copeland treasurer of the Massachusetts Christian Endeavor union will speak at a Tyngsboro Y P S C E rally at the Evangelical church Sunday evening Aug 24 at 7 20 oclock following a short prayer meeting at 7 His subject will be Every Endeavor a Soul- Winner.
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George E. Copeland
Worcester
Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union
Evangelical Church
Tyngsboro Y. P. S. C. E
Christian Endeavor
May Fiske Repertoire opens two weeks at Opera House
The May Fiske Repertoire company brings a two week engagement to the Opera House starting Saturday evening. Seats for the entire series are on sale at the theatre box office, with strong demand expected. Early applications advised to secure desirable sittings due to wide interest in Miss Fiske and her company.
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May Fiske
Opera House
Miss Fiske
YACHT MOVEMENTS AND FIRE BRIGADE RULING IN HALIFAX
The schooner Shenandoah from Newport via Bar Harbor and the steam yacht Alcedo of Philadelphia arrived in Halifax this morning. A Berlin magisterial decision orders troops on the march to yield to the fire brigade responding to a fire.
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Halifax
N. S
Shenandoah
Newport
Bar Harbor
Alcedo
Philadelphia
Berlin
Murder in Cornish Maine Shocks Town
Miss Olive Broad, about 65, found murdered in a bushy pasture near Cornish. A 22 calibre revolver bullet and a missing second bullet are noted in autopsy. Suspect Charles Dale of Sanford arrested briefly, then released, investigation continues with coroner and state attorney involvement.
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Cornish
Olive Broad
Chas. F. Moulton
Sanford
Lewis Cook
Miss Broad
Moulton
Portland
Charles Dale
Maine Burglars Blow Safe In Ellsworth Ticket Office
Ellsworth Maine August 21 burglars blew up the Maine Central ticket office and stole about 50 dollars from the interior which was badly damaged by the explosion. A large ticket sale to Bar Harbor had occurred that day and 450 dollars had been sent by express to Portland just before closing. Damage to the safe furniture and fixtures totals about 1090 dollars.
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Ellsworth
Maine Central
Bar Harbor
Express
Portland
Shah Tames Maxim Gun in London Visit
The Shah of Persia visited the Maxim works in London on August 21 and fired three belts of blank cartridges from a Maxim gun. He showed interest in artillery and electrical devices, then posed for moving pictures before attending a state luncheon at the Persian legation costing about 15000 dollars.
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London
Shah
Maxim Works
Hiram Maxim
Legation
Unknown man narrowly escapes after oncoming train near Billerica
A man, possibly intoxicated, lay on the railway near a curve as the 11 34 train slowed to a stop. The engineer halted the locomotive within feet of the figure, who then sprang up and fled into the woods.
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Billerica
Cosmos Arrives in Halifax After Steering Gear Failure
The Gloucester fishing schooner Cosmos reached Halifax harbor with a temporary steering gear made of ropes after the rudder head and sprit sails were carried away on the Grand Banks.
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Halifax
N. S
Cosmos
Grand Banks
Norton Denounces War at Sanderson Academy Dinner
Ashfield August 21 at the 24th annual fundraiser for Sanderson Academy Prof Charles Eliot Norton condemned war and imperialism arguing that war is a deplorable necessity at best and a crime at worst He warned President Roosevelt fuels militarism while praising peace and justice and noted critics Edwin B Smith Louis Ehrich Wm G Brown Joan W Chadwick and G Stanley Hall also spoke.
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Academy
Charles Eliot Norton
Spain
Norton
United States
Philippines
Roosevelt
America
Edwin B. Smith
Chicago
Louis Ehrich
Colorado
Wm. G. Brown
Alabama
Jackson
Douglass
Joan W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University of
Naval maneuvers off Provincetown harbor intensify alarms
On August 21 a squadron including Brooklyn Olympia and Montgomery and a torpedo boat lay off Race Point while the Maine nears Boston for a trial trip. Signals from shore stations confirm constant watch by naval ships and marines. Observers believe a nighttime land landing by the hostile fleet is possible, with horizon-wide scrutiny of all vessels.
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Higginson
Pillsbury
Maine
Kearsarge
Signal Corps
Baker's Island
Salem
Plum Island
Merrimack River
Decatur
Portsmouth
Isle of Shoals
Massachusetts
Provincetown
Thatcher
Kegrsarge
Bagley
Portland
Gloucester
Boston
Pilsbury
Thatcher’s
Straitsmouth Point
Bradley
Lester
Highland Light
Brooklyn
Olympia
Montgomery
Race Point
Provincetown Harbor
Plymouth
Alabama
Boston Harbor
Ensign Berry
Fitzpatrick
N. T. Holmes
Simaller
Ships Sighted Near Sankaty Headlight in Dense Cape Fog
Nantucket reports two large vessels seen at night between Great Round Shoal and Sankaty Headlight. They moved south to southeast at full speed as Cape fog intermittently reduced visibility.
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Nantucket
Sankaty
Great Round Shoal
Cape
Schwab Sails for Europe Amid Vacation Plans
Charles M. Schwab president of U S Steel sailed aboard the steamship La Lorraine from New York on August 21. He moved with a cane and stated his trip is for a vacation not health related and that he has not resigned while adding business will not enter into the journey.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
U. S. Steel Corporation
Europe
German ship Herzogian Cecilia reaches Montevideo for repairs
A German Hamburg American liner crewed training ship the Herzogian Cecilia bound from Bremen to Oregon arrived in Montevideo partly dismantled. The vessel carried about 200 cadets and the damage reported is not serious.
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San Francisco
Merchants Exchange
Herzogian Cecilia
Bremen
Oregon
Montevideo
Cecilia
Hamburg American Line
Petition Seeks Court Action to Halt Aiken Street Dump
A petition circulates in Centralville requesting an injunction to stop further use of the Aiken Street dump. Donahue has been engaged to present the case to the court.
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Centralville
Aiken Street
Niel 3
Donahue
Prospects for Wat son Nomination in Lowell District
The Republican councillor committee plans an October meeting in Lowell to consider nominating Walter S. Watson for the council seat, a move seen as highly probable after his strong showing at last year’s convention. Potential rivals include E. Frank Lewis of Lawrence and Fred Joy of Winchester, with Watson favored despite possible challenges. Local politics discuss ward nominations and other candidates in the 27th district, including Dr. Wm. H. Downs and Walter E. Markland from Ward 9.
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Lowell
Walter S. Watson
Malden
Watson
E. Frank Lewis
Lawrence
Fred Joy
Winchester
Ward 5
Wm. H. Downs
Walter E. Markland
Ward 9
Biterica
Doherty Brothers Win Doubles Championship in Newport
England’s R F Doherty and H L Doherty defeated Americans Ward and Davis in straight sets 11-9 12-10 6-4 to claim the doubles title at Newport on the Casino courts. The match featured long rallies and dramatic 20 plus game sets as the English pair combined strong defense with precise net play, securing victory amid a large crowd. Ward stood out for the Americans with several aces and sharp returns, while Davis struggled with errors at critical moments.
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Newport
R. L
R. F
H. L. Doherty
Holcombe Ward
Dwight F. Davis
England
Dohertys
Ward
Davis
H.L. Doherty
R. F. Doherty
Beall
M. D. Whitman
B. C. Wright
Doherty
Doherty Brothers
Amercans
Leishman Pressure Spurs Turkish Commitments in Constantinople
In Constantinople on August 21 the U S minister John G A Leishman pressed the Porte to fulfill earlier settlements. The Turkish government returned seized insurance policies and shows intent to resolve remaining issues including rebuilding the American mission house at Kharput and allowing Armenian families to join naturalized American relatives. Earlier strained relations followed delays in executing long standing agreements.
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Constantinople
United States
John G. A. Leishman
Kharput
Armenia
Associated Press
Legation
Porte
U.S
Leishman
Hasty Wedding in Nashua Sparks Romantic Union
In Nashua New Hampshire on August 21 Ralph B Hibbert of Grand Rapids Michigan wed Ida M Farrow after a brief surprise engagement. The couple met in St John New Brunswick two years earlier and married when the city clerk Bowler licensed the ceremony due to no minister being available. He is 21 she 19.
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Nashua
N. H
Ralph B. Hibbert
Grand Rapids
Mich
St. John
N. B
Ida M. Farrow
Miss Farrow
Main Street
Bowler
Somerville
Mass
Pugilist Johnson Commits Death by Own Action
Philadelphia August 21 Charles A Johnson a 34 year old former pugilist and professional bicycle rider killed himself at his home by swallowing chloroform Johnson had moved from Minneapolis to Philadelphia six years ago
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Philadelphia
Charles A. Johnson
Johnson
Minneapolis
Tests of Guns At Sandy Hook And Fort Riley For Army
Washington reports the ongoing trials of seven field guns to select a new U S army weapon. Guns were tested at Sandy Hook and Fort Riley before returning for final review. Officers say the decision centers on three long recoil designs the ordnance gun the Bethlehem piece known as the Lewis gun and the Ehrhardt gun. The short recoil models allegedly failed to stay within range.
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Washington
Sandy Hook
N. J
Fort Riley
Kas
United States Army
Ordnance
Bethlehem
Miners Resume Work as 27 Mines Reopen in Kanawha Areas
Montgomery West Virginia August 21 two to three hundred miners returned to work at Red Ash and Louis Creek lifting nearly 200 coal cars yesterday. Twenty seven mines now operate in the Kanawha and New River fields the most since the strike began as operators report union miners expect many more to resume before week end.
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Montgomery
W. Va
Red Ash
Louis Creek
Kanawha
New River
Oldest New England stage driver celebrates 80 years
Newport Illinois Aug 21 Josiah Bliss aged 80 yesterday marked four score years as a veteran stage driver. He began with Rufus B Kinsley Nov 29 1839 ferrying a baggage wagon between Newport and Taunton and later served as driver when the Newport line linked to Boston.
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Newport
R. IL
New England
Josiah
Bliss
Rufus B. Kinsley
Taunton
Boston
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