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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
7
In Boston and Erie Telephone shares gain attention as the market reacts to the President's message. The New York Stock Market shows strength this morning with continued interest in Boston Erie Telephone among Lowell investors.
Considerable interest in Erie Telephone during forenoon with rapid price moves from 17 to 18 and 154 percent fractions, 1200 shares traded by noon. American Woolen preferred opened dull at 79 and rose to 80, N E Gas 5s at 61, Mexican Central 244. Copper Amalgamated traded 72 to 78 while Trimountain and Copper Range eased and Calumet and Hecla rose 10.
In New York opening deals moderate demand lifted stocks with United States Steel preferred Manhattan Sugar and Hocking Coal leading gains near a point. Amalgamated Copper opened unchanged and moved within a four point range. Early quotes list many names with small to notable rises and railroads showing strength into noon.
Frederic C. Dumaine of Manchester announces a 3 dollar per share dividend payable December 16. Cotton futures opened firm with quoted prices for December through September. market mood shifts amid Erie Telephone stock controversy with insiders and control tensions stirring fears of a possible receiver eventuality.
Boston Advertiser outlines three paths for Erie is a foreclosure to cover 90,000 debt, a Morse led arrangement to salvage the company, or a new 6 or 7 percent stock issue to absorb 9 million in debt. Bell favored to avoid receivership while preserving possible future payouts to current holders.
John Cowley aged 76 died last night at his home 484 Rog ers street after paralysis and a severe pneumonia attack. He leaves a son William A. of Concord and two daughters also of Concord and a Lowell sister. his wife died 10 years ago. Isabelle M. Cowley was with him. Rhoda Piper of Lowell died Monday at 82 Fort Hill avenue after long activity in old age. She knew Speaker Henderson and once sent a Lincoln picture to him with a published acknowledgment.
Multiple funeral services recorded across North Cambridge and nearby towns. Nellie C Long buried in Lawrence following services at St Johns Church. Elizabeth Rings Elizabeth Maloney Alec Fredman Mrs Mary Ryle and P H Corey all noted with respective burials in Catholic, St Peters, Edson and Pelham cemeteries and East Blackstone services planned. Undertaker O Donnell and Albert among those listed.
Benjamin Googin aged 83 dies in the city on December 1. Charles O. Landry long-time shoe dealer dies at home on Moody street December 3. Mary Humphreys aged 67 dies at 18 Bachman street December 3. John Cowley aged 76 dies at 484 Rogers street December 3. Deceased leave spouses and children as listed.
Lynn December 8 Charles Kecks Armenian striker arrested for trespass at the Eastern Kid company factory Monday was fined 10 dollars in the police court this morning.
Washington reports First National Bank of Ballston Spa New York closed by directors after teller Charles Fitcham is found to have defalcated about 160000. Examiners confirm a long running shortage. bank holds 100000 surplus to cover potential loss and preserve 100000 capital. Fitcham faces arrest while bank seeks restoration of trust.
Snowbound residents endured a lengthy service disruption as streetcars operated only on some routes and others were stalled. crews worked overnight to clear tracks and bridges while milkmen and passengers faced exhausting delays. A community event featured a clam supper and ice cream with a long list of volunteers and organizers.
The storm slowed long distance trains but steam roads held up. Local trains between Lowell and Boston ran close to schedule, and most northern services were minimally delayed. The Canadian Pacific express arrived about 7 30 but was an hour and a half late, with some other long distance trains also behind.
Despite poor weather the Highland Congregational church vestry sale drew a strong attendance Tuesday night. Women led the flower table with Cora Buckland Ruth Foss Flora Foss Carrie Staples Bertha Kimball Louise Genn Lottie Sparks Ruth Sparks Hilda Dugdale Alyce Thornton Carrie Larrabee Alice Bradt Elsie Bradt and Mrs C M Forest presiding. Domestic and fancy tables were run by a long list of volunteers including Mrs E A Durand and Mrs H J Wilson among others.
Boston hosted the complete Bach B minor mass for a second U.S. rendition by Cecilia Society with soloists and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Despite a storm, a large audience praised the cho ruses and solos. notable instruments included three hautbois and a corne di caccia.
Mrs D Mur died suddenly at 204 Appleton Street and was to be buried in Providence. Her husband, who had been missing since Monday, reported to Capt Ken that he found her body moved to an undertaker after returning home from Providence. He named her brother Riley, a Providence plumber, and a sister living nearby. He had stayed at the Atlantic boarding house in Atwell Avenue during the absence and plans to move the body to Providence.
At Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers regular meeting one candidate was initiated and one membership application was received. Centralville council Royal Arcanum held its Tuesday night election naming Henry Boyd as representative to grand council and Wesley Polk as regent among other officers including A W Saunders secretary and David D Smith chaplain.
The American ship Roanoke, 162 days out from Norfolk bound for San Francisco, arrived in Honolulu in distress with its coal cargo on fire. It was thought lost at sea after a June departure and a later report of safety, but delays in arrival raised fears.
Boston authorities identify Edward Austin a Black man linked to a daring daylight robbery after snatching a satchel from Rev S H Roblin's wife at the Second Universalist church. Austin already has prior sentences from the house of correction and Concord reformatory, arraigned before Judge Forsyth and sentenced to one year, with appeal and $1000 held for the grand jury.
Fire at King's Plaster mills in New Brighton New York destroyed eight buildings and several worker houses today. Estimated loss ranges from 50000 to 75000 dollars. Two employees, Robert Swanton and a worker named Morrison, are missing and feared dead in the blaze.
A note extols very fine grinding as essential for all paint, claiming finer ground zinc and lead blends yield superior coverage and lasting finish across products. The emphasis favors Devoe lead and zinc ground together as ideal.
Warrants issued for the arrest of Geo W Clark 23 of Pittsburg Pa recently employed in Lynn as a life insurance agent who vanished after a spree of bogus checks. Several hundred dollars obtained before he left with a Lynn girl for parts unknown.
Mr. Vess L. Ossman the banjoist at Stratton and Handley concert tonight gave a recital to Mr. Stratton's pupils at Andover academy last evening. He awakened rare enthusiasm earning five and six encores in several selections.
American Finance and Trust Company of New York offers 7 percent bonds with retirement provisions and stock rights. Returns projected from 1902 to 1909 show high yields, with long term expected gains on both bonds and company stock. Full details and subscription inquiries at 13-21 Park Row, New York.
Rev. William Knight of Fall River announced his acceptance of the call to become pastor of Berkeley Temple in Boston. Berkeley Temple, Congregational and a leading New England church, will gain a prominent institutional role under his leadership.
The Greenridge coal company's breaker, boiler and engine houses, blacksmith shop and car sheds were destroyed by a fire early today in Scranton. The loss is estimated at 110000, partly insured, leaving around six hundred workers unemployed.
The display highlights dainty items like attractive pillow tops table covers stamped linens and lace patterns. A sale offers three hundred silk art squares at 29 cents each reflecting discounts on imperfect pieces in the East section.
Washington December 3 The cabinet discussed yesterday's insular decisions by the Supreme Court. Officials viewed the majority's views as largely satisfactory to the administration though outcomes remain speculative aside from refunds of customs duties on Philippine goods since the Paris treaty. Secretary Gage estimates refunds may total about one million dollars. The current Philippine tariff needs little revision, while Congress is expected to spend much time on a tariff for Philippine imports into the United States, possibly extending Dingley duties by joint resolution.
Matthew Buckland, a married man from California and member of the Woodmen, cut his throat on an eastbound Lake Shore train as it passed Port Clinton. He had a Toledo to New York ticket and a letter in his pocket. He was removed from the train and is not expected to survive.
Worcester faced its first real winter snap of the season as street car service froze after the Worcester Consolidated Street Railway generator, a 1600 kilowatt unit, broke down after 6 pm, halting lines for about an hour.
A fragmented OCR line mentions Castoria and a Vita purchase hint with unclear names, implying a consumer note on choosing a product or brand. The readable portion suggests a casual reference to a Castoria product and a potential Vita purchase.
Gloucester report states Mrs. Catharine Cooper 62 was deaf and could not hear an express train on the Boston and Maine railroad. She crossed the track and was hurled 25 feet, dying instantly. rescue workers found her dead upon arrival.
Concord New Hampshire December 3 The governor and council reappointed Manchester police commissioner Henry Putney as chairman of railroad commissioners and C Edward Wright of Whitefield as a state library trustee Frank P Cheney named to Manchester police commission Andros B Jones added to Nashua police commission Edwin G Eastman of Exeter seeks reelection as attorney general
A Toowoomba Gazette reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine after a two month severe cough. The letter from W. C. Wockner praises the cure and recommends others try the remedy, noting it is sold by all druggists.
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