New York Stock Market Opens Irregularly Amid Mixed Moves
New York December 3 irregular opening as Amalgamated Copper climbs while Sugar declines. Early gains seen in United States Steel Preferred, Amalgamated, Brooklyn Transit and People's Gas, with several names advancing. Rail stocks ease later with Canadian Pacific slipping 1 to 1.5 points and Colorado Fuel drifting on profit-taking.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Wabash
Colorado
Tennessee
Amalgamated
People’s Gas
Westinghouse Electric
Metropolitan Street Railway
Kansas City Southern
New Haven
Long Island, Delaware & Hudson and
Ice
Sloss-Sheffield Steel
Standard
Futures open firm in New York metals market
Futures opened firm in New York with December at 11.65, January 11.78, February 11.84, March 11.88, April 11.92, May 11.89, June 11.87, July 11.86, and August 11.43.
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New York
New York Markets Open With Cautious Tone On Government Report
The cotton market was quiet as traders awaited the mid day government crop estimate. Liverpool prices rose slightly at the open, boosting New York values 5 to 9 points on most contracts. After some profit taking, activity moderated to near the prior night’s closing levels with irregular but narrow fluctuations. AD REICHSTAG Von Buelow read the Emperor's message to Parliament praising sympathy for his illness and noting better hopes for recovery. The chancellor discussed economic conditions and the need to regulate imperial finances with the states, signaling a feasible radical settlement and a proposal for essential arms reform.
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New York
Liverpool
AD Reichstag von Buelow
Obituary notices for Humphrey Chase and Lynch in Lowell area
Obituary brief lists Sarah A. Humphrey, 76, died at home in Chelmsford widow of George Humphrey and mother of George. Also notes Daniel K. Chase, 60, died at Lowell hospital leaving wife and one son. Margaret Lynch dies at home of niece in city on Mead Street. Continued on page eight.
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Sarah A. Humphrey
Chelmsford
George Humphrey
George
Operatives Protest Wage Reductions in Mills
Secretary James Whitehead of the Weavers union reports complaints from several cotton mill operatives who say more than 10 percent of the recent general cut is being taken from wages. Some grades show cuts near 20 percent and full 10 percent reductions are inconsistently applied. The union will fully investigate as workers refuse to accept the situation without inquiry.
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Fall River
James Whitehead
The
Weavers’ Union
Whitehead
Strike Against Fuller Co Declared by Iron Workers
The Bridge and Structural Iron Workers International Association orders a general strike against George A Fuller Construction and its sub contractors. The move targets New York City where Fuller aided in forming a rival unit. Contracts exceeding 20 million dollars span New York, Kansas City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, Washington and Pittsburg. About 10,000 workers would be affected, with potential impact on 70,000 if sympathy strikes follow.
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Cnicago
George A. Fuller Construction Company
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers International Association
Chicago
Fuller Company
New York City
Bridge, Structural and Architectural Iron Workers
New York
Kansas City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Pittsburg
Wrecking business grows on Nova Scotia coast
Shelburne Nova Scotia December third wreckers dismantle the Hungarian wreck near Cape Sable island uncovering hull machinery and cargo value. The wrecking company expands with a new steamer to continue stripping other old wrecks along the coast as many vessels lie ashore and some gold bullion is found from century old losses.
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Shelburne
N. S
Cape Sable Island
Nova Scotia
Pittsburg Strike Probable After Wage Talks Fail
Pittsburg December 2 All negotiations between the Pittsburg Railway company and a committee of employees ended today after a brief conference. President Callery refused to grant a wage advance or modify the operating plan. The employees will vote tomorrow night on strike action.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railway Company
Callery
Pope Receives U S Ambassador to Austria Bellamy Storr
The Pope held a private audience with U S ambassador to Austria Bellamy Storr and Mrs Storr in Rome on December 2.
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Rome
U. S
Austria
Bellamy Storr
Storr
Earthquake Shock Felt in Effingham Ill This Afternoon
An earthquake shock lasting several seconds was distinctly felt in Effingham Illinois this afternoon.
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Effingham, Ill
Insurrection in Colorado Mines. Troops Needed
Washington reports Major General Bates found insurrection in Cripple Creek and Telluride where civil officers failed to maintain order. Colorado state troops are protecting mines and mills, with no need for U S troops now. Coal districts could require federal help if conditions worsen. Roosevelt advised on miners’ rights in Telluride.
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Washington
J. C. Bates
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Telluride
Young
Denver
United States
Trinidad Or Southern
Roosevelt
Western Federation of Miners
Six GR City Officials Plead Guilty in Higher Court
Grand Rapids officials arrested on bribery charges after Lant K. Salsbury's confession plan to waive police court examination and plead guilty in superior court. Six respondents confirmed to plead guilty with hoped leniency, while ex-Alderman Ellen’s examination postponed. John McDonald confirms clients will admit guilt.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Lant K. Salsbury
Ellen
Corey P. Bissell
John McDonald
Middlesex North Agricultural Society announces fourth farmers institute
The Middlesex North Agricultural Society will hold its fourth farmers institute at Cheimfors on Wednesday December 9 starting at 10 30 in the forenoon Prof F A Waugh of Amherst pomology from the State Agricultural College will deliver the forenoon address.
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Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Farmers’ Institute
Cheimfors
F. A. Waugh
Amherst
State Agricultural College
Belladonna inquiry ends as trustees receive report
The belladonna committee members presented their exhaustive investigation to the state hospital trustees after an arduous process with no compensation. They emphasized the summarized report covers all grounds, and steps will guard the pharmacy henceforth with locks and stricter oversight. Dr Huntress expressed relief that the work is finished.
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Belladonna Committee
State Hospital
Old Tyngsboro land deed of 1767 resurfaces in transfer
A deed dated April 20 1767 resurfaces showing Daniel J Donahue arranging transfer of nearly 13 acres in the northeastern Dracut area now Tyngsboro. The document, aged and torn, names Timothy Coburn of Dracut selling to James and John Perham of Dunstable, witnessed by John Varnum.
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Daniel J. Donahue
Tyngsboro
Dracut
Lowell
Timothy Coburn
James
John Perham
Dunstable
John Varnum
Justiciario Pacis
Massachusetts Bay
George
Coburn
Perham
Varnum
Tyngsboro Dracift
Odell and Platt Meet. Party Unity Aired in New York
Gov. Odell and Senator Platt held a breakfast conference at the Fifth Avenue hotel ending with Odell saying nothing about the talks. Platt planned a later statement. Odell announced M Linn Bruce's resignation as New York County Republican chairman after urging him to stay.
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New York
Gov. Odell
Albany
Senator Platt
Fifth Avenue
Odell
Geo. W. Dunn
Republican State Committee
Platt
Gov
M. Linn Bruce
Republican Committee
New York County
Bruce
Election Time Appeal Endorsing Howe and Ady
Citizens warned against slander from malicious critics during election season. The message urges using salt freely and not swallowing falsehoods, ending with a vote for Howe and Ady.
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Howe
Ady
One Hundred Drivers Strike Boston Cab Company
Boston cabbies about 100 workers struck to push for shorter hours and uniform pay. Cab Drivers' union leaders say box drivers for major hotels should be cut from service, causing early morning train disruptions as travelers walked or used streetcars to reach depots. Drivers demand a 12 hour day with one hour for dinner, alleging current shifts run 15 to 20 hours.
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Boston
Boston Cab Company
Cab Drivers’ Union
Trotting Association Announces Disciplinary Decisions
The National Trotting Association board suspended William O Neil of Lexington Massachusetts and W P Cox of Manchester New Hampshire for one year. James Rooney of Boston won removal of a 1894 fine. C J Hamblett of Nashua was suspended. James Y Gatcomb of Concord and J M McCoy of Kirkwood were denied return of protest money. Frank B Hayden of Natick had temporary reinstatement extended for one year.
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New York
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
William O'Neil
Lexington
Mass
W. P. Cox
Manchester
N. H
O'Neil
Cox
James Rooney
Boston
Tri-State Agricultural Association of
Cumberland
C. J. Hamblett
Nashua
Hamblett
James Y. Gatcomb
Concord
J. M. McCoy
Kirkwood
Del
Buffalo Driving Club
Frank B. Hayden
Natick
Kentucky Considers Quarantine Over West Virginia Smallpox Influx
Louisville officials report the state board of health ordered Dr J N McCormack to notify West Virginia that Kentucky will impose a quarantine if incoming smallpox patients are not blocked. All entrants to Kentucky will be vaccinated to protect communities.
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Louisville
State Board of Health
J. N. McCormack
West Virginia
Kentucky
McCormack
Pere Marquette and Michigan Central Deal Averts Rail War
Chicago dispatch reports a formal accord between the Michigan Central and Pere Marquette railroads ending anticipated conflict as Pere Marquette lines enter Chicago. The agreement routes Pere Marquette via Lake Shore tracks from Porter to Whiting then into Chicago over Michigan Central rails and grants Buffalo access over MCC rails. The plan to build from St Thomas to Buffalo is dropped amid Van derbilt influence over Pere Marquette.
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Chicago
Michigan Central
Pere Marquette
Chicago Terminal Transfer Company
Lake Shore
Porter
Ind
Whiting
Buffalo
N. Y
St. Thomas
Ont
Vanderbilts
Standard Oil raises pipeline petroleum prices
Pittsburg December 2 The Standard Oil company advanced the pipe line price of petroleum by five cents per barrel on high grades and two cents on low grades except Ragland at 66 cents The rise marks the second of five cent increases following seven three cent increases The Pennsylvania price at 1 87 is 31 cents per barrel higher than in September.
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Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Wedding guest memory sparks quiet rumor in Cleveland
A brief Cleveland Plain Dealer note recalls a wedding scene where a man only recognized as the groom is referenced in a dialogue about a sister's appearance. The exchange hints at social intrigue surrounding the ceremony without naming individuals.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Miners Strike Over Coal Measuring Method in Springhill
About 1500 miners, mostly union members, walk out after a dispute with Springhill coal owners over how coal is measured. Workers say boxes are miscounted when measured at the chute, while owners want the chute-based measurement. Efforts to resolve the clash continue this week as the mine's output fuels regional rail and towns in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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Springhill
N. S
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Dominion Mines
Cape Breton
Canada
Cotton Market Rises on Census Report Sparks Trading Frenzy
New York and New Orleans trading surged as brokers pushed prices after the census bureau reported 7,070,437 commercial bales ginned through Nov 14. Prices opened strong, with March near 12.01 and July at 12.17 bids, then corrected, rallying again on bull support.
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New York
Census Bureau
Exchange
Liverpool
New Orleans
Washington
Sea Island
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Panama Seals Canal Treaty In Panamanian Session
The Panama canal treaty was signed at 11.33 a m with no amendments. Esprilla arrived with the document and it was opened before the junta and ministry in the palace. The treaty, addressed to the junta, was handed to them and will be signed with a gold pen before transmission to Washington. A decree approved the treaty and affirmed independence guarantees for the isthmus.
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Panama
Esprilta
Colon
Republic of Panama
J. G. Walker
Senor Esprilla
Arango
Arias
Junta
Bunau Varilla
Senor Arras
Admiral Walker
Washington
United States
Isthmus
Panama Canal Treaty Sent To Senate For Ratification
The President expects the Panama canal treaty to return to Washington within two weeks and be sent to the Senate before Christmas. Opposition to ratification was signaled by Senator Cullom after a conference with the President, though ultimate approval was not in doubt.
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Washington
Panama
Isthmian Canal
Senate
Congress
Cullom
Foreign Relations Committee
$27,500 Awarded for Loss of Life in California
A U S district court jury awarded $27,500 to a widow whose husband was killed in a wreck near Martinez on December 20, 1902. The verdict against the Southern Pacific company is the largest life loss award recorded in the state.
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Los Angeles
Cal
U. S. District Court
Southern Pacific Company
Martinez
Earl of Stair Dead in Scotland
London reports the death of John Hamilton Dalrymple the Earl of Stair this morning at Lochinvar Scotland born 1819.
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Earl OF Stair
London
John Hamilton Dalrymple
Lochinoha
Scotland
High taxes mean higher rents vote for Howe
An advertisement urging voters to support Howe to keep taxes and rents from rising, arguing higher taxes drive up rents and promising economic relief if Howe is elected.
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Howe
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate Held in Lowell Mass
Public auction to satisfy breach of mortgage terms for a parcel on Fifth Street Lowell described as lot 171 on Fuller plan. Property bounded by Fifth Street Chestnut Street and adjacent boundaries, containing 3,740 square feet, as per Central Savings Bank notice dated 1917. Clarence W. Whidden treasurer.
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Charles F. Varnum
Central Savings Bank
Middlesex County
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Lowell
Fifth Street
S. P. Fuller
Bradley Farm
Dee
Fifth Stret
Chestnut Street
Central Savings Pank
Clarence W. Whidden
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