Shorts Rush to Close Contracts on Boston Market
The Tuesday afternoon session shows a strong open with scarce offerings and rising prices. Copper group gains include Copper Range Old Dominion and North Butte while United Copper also attracts buying. Union Pacific rises ahead of annual statement with solid showing. Lead climbs without clear reason. Denver issues attract London buyers. Loans at 8 percent with volatility between 8 and 9 percent. market closes strong despite a 12 percent money market.
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Stocks Rally on Russian Bond News and President Message
New York officials reported a broad market rally led by railroad stocks and urban specialties as Russian bond sentiment lifted prices across blue chips. By noon traction and industrials gained, with Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, and a slate of rail names rising, while lead and select groups set new highs. The president's message and later rate shifts spurred closing contract activity, though some losses followed calmed buying.
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Union Pacific
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Cotton Oil
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Upland and gulf futures open steady in New York markets
Futures opened steady with December at 11.55 and January 11.68. February 11.86, March 12.01 to 12.10, April 12.16, May 12.22, June 12.20 to 12.22, July 12.30, August 12.00 to 12.10. Market described as closed dull. Upland middling at 12 middling gulf 12.60. Sales none.
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Swift & Co. set to vote on $26 million stock raise
Shareholders of Swift & Co. will meet in Chicago on January 4, 1906 to vote on increasing capital stock by 26 million dollars, raising total from 25 million to 60 million. The report notes minimal demand for Copper Range stock and shifting money flow, with New York and Boston exchange memberships interlinked.
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Boston Board
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New York Exchange
Swift & Co
Chicago
American Telephone Seeks Leading Role in Nation's Industry
The piece discusses American Telephone's capitalization aiming to position it as a leading national corporation and notes the absence of direct competition for its public and private utility status. It also touches on favorable market factors, copper demand in Connecticut, Union Pacific earnings, and bullish outlooks for cotton given potential Russia-Turkey and European influences.
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Turkey
Paris Market Opens With Russian Demand Boost
Paris on December 6 reported a marked improvement at the bouree with Russians in demand strengthening the market. Russian imperial tours opened at 79 and rose to 80 while Russian bonds climbed from yesterday’s close to 4 7 7. Russian industrials showed a slight uptick.
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Emand
Burned to Death in Bow House Fire Tragedy
Concord New Hampshire December 6 Mrs Ba ward Burroughs aged sixteen died after a lamp she carried on stairs ignited her dress and caused fatal burns at her Bow home. She stumbled on the stairs dropping the lighted lamp and the flames quickly enveloped her causing her death within minutes.
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Government general Wright arrives in San Francisco
The Pacific Mall liner Manchuria docked in San Francisco with aboard tolls of officials including Griecom minister to Japan and Luke B Wright, then career general of the Philippine island holdings, signaling a high level diplomatic and military arrival.
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Gloucester election indicators point to large vote
Gloucester reports four independent mayoral candidates led by incumbent Geo E McDonald with J E Colman Wm W French and Henry H Parsons. A M Donahue withdrew due to ill health as morning strengths show even race. Fitchburg mayoral race features six candidates Jennison McMahon and others with license question stirring potential no license shift.
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Geo. E. McDonald
J. E. Colman
Wm. W. French
Henry H. Parsons
A. M. Donahue
Brisk Marlboro mayoral race draws heavy early vote
In Marlboro on December 5 a cold morning turnout favored Republican General Henry Parsons against Edward F. Brown the Democratic Citizens' candidate. Liquor law enforcement stood as the main issue with expectations of a Republican victory and continued liquor licensing by a solid majority.
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Edward F. Brown
Citizens
Local election race in Waltham tailed with light turnout
Waltham voters showed a lighter turnout in the early hours as Republicans expect Mayor John la Harvey to win re election by a safe margin. Democrats rally behind William F. Rooney to boost citywide support for the mayoral race and liquor proposal.
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Riot at Budapest Hirlap offices over universal suffrage
Budapest December 4 riot over universal suffrage as workers attacked the Budapest Hirlap offices breaking windows and entering the press rooms. Occupants fired on rioters and police dispersed the crowd. Injuries unreported as composing room staffs of several newspapers went on strike, leaving papers unable to print.
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Hungary
Taunton Mayoral Race Hots Up as Votes Pour In
Taunton saw a heavy forenoon vote with more than half of registered voters casting ballots. Four candidates vied for mayor including Mayor John H. Eldredge independent Republican John B. Tracy Republican former Mayor Richard K. Warner independent Republican and Patrick F. Hanrahan independent Citizen Labor. The outcome remained in doubt and the city was expected to stay in the license column.
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John H. Eldredge
John B. Tracy
Richard K. Warner
Patrick F. Hanrahan
Citizen Labor
Tight Springfield mayoral race draws steady turnout
Springfield voters flock to the polls in calm weather for the annual city election. Indications point to a close contest between Mayor F W Dickinson, Republican, and P J Mitchell, Democrat, with last year’s 72 vote margin cited as a benchmark.
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F W. Dickinson
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New British Cabinet Formed As Campbell-Bannerman Accepted
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman met King Edward and accepted the task of forming a new cabinet. The Duke of Devonshire, Liberal Unionist and former lord president, was among callers, signaling possible policy talks with the anti-protectionist Unionists ahead of the new government.
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
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Northampton City Election Hints of Tight Mayoral Race
Election day in Northampton showed a close mayoral contest with T. M. Connor favored to win over W. A. Clark. A Republican board of aldermen and common council majority was anticipated, and the school committee races drew special attention.
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Chicago Electricians Strike Edison Co in Citywide Tieup
Chicago electricians union launched a strike against the Edison Company with a plan to halt all nonunion labor. Builders’ offices report many downtown repairs under union supervision, risking widespread work stoppages across apartments, stores, and residences. The Associated Building Trades groups planned to meet to address the strike.
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Chicago Edison Company
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Associated Building Trades
Heavy early voting in Quincy municipal election
By 10 o'clock the city showed unusually heavy balloting for a municipal contest with Republican incumbent James Thompson leading over Democrat Geo H Wilson. The outcome remained uncertain as results rolled in from precincts.
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James Thompson
Geo. H Wilson
Quiet election in Haverhill with light turnout
The December 5 election in Haverhill proceeds quietly. Mayor Wood faces only a Socialist nominee and an independent candidate. Voters show little interest as the main issue is the license question, though movement from the usual license column is not expected.
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Lafollette Accepts Senate Seat Amid Wisconsin Message
Gov. La Follette, reading a long message to the Wisconsin legislature, states he will accept the U S Senate seat elected by the body. His resignation takes effect during the current special session. The message urges railroad rate law revisions and broader investigations into utilities and insurance, with a proposed committee empowered to summon witnesses and report by November 1, 1906.
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Ballot for Women Discussed at Epiphany Church
Rev. Madison C. Peters argued that granting women the vote raises questions of wisdom rather than rights and warned that even good women may vote but bad women would use the privilege. He contended a woman's vote would shift power away from men and threaten women’s distinct status, while a joke about a “female man” conveyed sharp sarcasm. A Kentucky drug advertisement follows about Foley's Kidney Cure from local distributors.
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President Roosevelt weighs football reform options
Washington December 4 President Roosevelt hosted Harvard coach William Reid Jr and Dr Herbert White at luncheon. He met with Walter Camp and other authorities to discuss rule changes to curb brutal play and sluggin g while promoting open action. No definite conclusions were disclosed from the brief conference.
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William T. Reid, Jr
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Herbert White
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Pittsfield City election ends in quiet turnout
In frosty weather a small vote is cast as polls close with Mayor A. H. Bagg reelected by a solid Republican majority and the council also leaning Republican.
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A. H. Bagg
Heavy voter turnout in New Bedford mayoral race
Perfect weather and strong interest in the campaign drew a large turnout in New Bedford for today's municipal election. The ballot includes an entire city ticket with the mayoralty contest between Thomas Thompson and John McCullough as the focal point.
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Thomas Thompson
John McCullough
Are You Going To Make the Christmas Gift a Piano
The note argues against last minute piano shopping and likens selecting a piano to choosing a wife since it becomes a fixture in the home. It mentions Santa Claus delivering pianos the day before Christmas and hints at payment options.
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Pomber
Congress May Act on Annapolis Case
Washington December 4 The Annapolis case central to the Midshipman Minor Meriwether court martial faced new action as Representative Butler of Pennsylvania introduced a bill. The measure proposes peremptory dismissal as the punishment for any midshipman who participates in or tolerates improper conduct or practice that undermines discipline.
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Meriwether
Butler
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Kennedy to resign from New York Life board
John J Kennedy banker of New York seeks acceptance of his resignation from the New York Life Insurance Company board. Kennedy has served on the board for two and a half years and holds roles with Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railways. Also disclosed, Geo L Eldridge testified Mutual Reserve Life used $15000 in 1899 to influence a presidential rule dispute.
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John 8. Kennedy
Herald
New York Life Insurance Company
Kennedy
New York Life
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Pittsburg
Geo. L. Eldridge
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co
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Frederick Rule
Mutual Reserve Company
Gardner brothers visit Lowell and plan training
The Gardner brothers George and Jimmie returned from the West to Lowell for a brief visit and renewed acquaintances. Jimmie is expected to begin training soon for upcoming chances, while George is not in fighting trim, as he has business interests in Butte, Montana.
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Jimmie
Lowell
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Rockwell Named Fifth State Railroad Commissioner
Gov Higgins appoints Henry N Rockwell of Yonkers as fifth member of the state board of railroad commissioners. Rockwell, conductor of the second empire state express on the New York Central and Hudson River railroad, has over forty years in active service.
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Higgins
Henry N. Rockwell
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
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New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Races Set For Wednesday Night At Centralvile Rollaway
Several interesting races are scheduled at the Centralvile Rollaway on Wednesday night. The lineup features varied divisions and expected tight finishes as locals and visitors vie for top honors and prize money.
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Colgate announces 1966 basketball schedule
Hamilton New York December 4 Manager Porter of Colgate university basketball team released the 1966 schedule. The slate includes January 27 Dartmouth at Hanover January 31 Brown at Providence February 22 Brown at Hamilton February 24 Dartmouth at Utica.
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Mayor Baxter Defeated in Portland Election
Portland Maine December 4 Mayor James J Baxter loses a seventh term as city leader with Nathaniel Clifford winning the race by about 212 votes. Democrats carry only two of nine wards Wards 2 and 4. Eastern railway claims the service rate shows 89 percent on time departures and arrivals among three London and suburban trains.
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James *. Baxter
Thie Elty
Nathaniel Clifford
Eastern Railway
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