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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1905

Page

8

Boston Coppers Boom Again in Warmer Market

The stock market shows a copper share boom with heavy buying, especially out of town. New York buys Boston Consolidated up to 23 ½, Mohawk dividends attract attention to copper stocks, Amalgamated hits new high, Copper Range shows strength, God buying reported in Michigan, money market tightens on speculative copper interest, market ends slightly below highs with 20 per cent money market cited.

New York Boston Consolidated Michigan Amalgamated Copper Vanderbilt Group Vanderbilt

Wall Street Stocks Rally With Woolen and Rail Issues Gains

New York reports brisk stock advances abroad and a day of fluctuating moves at home led by Southern Iron and Tennessee Coal with several rail, copper and chemical shares rising one to four points. midday recesses saw brief declines as call money spiked before renewed strength and a 3 point dip in Lead affected the market.

New York Tennessee Coal and Sloss Sheffield Steel Chicago St. Louis Lake Erie Western Kansas Texas American Woolen Missouri Pacific Reading Virginia Carolina Chemical Railway Steel Spring Republic Steel Denver & Rio Grande Canada Southern Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis Texas & Pacific New York Central Tennessee Coal Sugar Amalgamated Copper

Cotton futures steady on open and spot quiet in New York

Futures opened steady with December at 11.80 and March at 12.26 while January 31.92 and May 12.42 show varied bids. Spot market closed quiet with 20 points advance as middling uplands reach 12.60 and middling gulf 12.55, 2179 bales sold.

New York Uplands Gulf

Union Pacific reports strong Copper Range equity trend

Stock gossip notes Union Pacific presented an attractive Copper Range business report. The stock is selling at its highest price since March. Mohawk declares a $9 dividend and is expected to turn into a regular dividend payer at 34 years. Copper prices remain elevated.

Union Pacific Maat March Mohawk

Appleton Company Divided Causes Turmoil in Office

Employee reports indicate a split within the Appleton Company affecting management in December. Treasurer spanks shies a, and room 4 shows disarray as synctata of lasiness leads to unclear responsibilities.

Mines on the non dividend list and market notes

A mid century note lists a few mines on the non dividend paying list. The Bank of England deposited 250000 to the India secretary account, completing a currency reserve. NYSE seat sold around 85000, up from prior sale. Massachusetts Electric Companies show quarterly earnings gains over last year, with October and November rises. American Telephone convertible bonds discussed but no immediate issue planned or conversion terms set.

Bank of England India Massachusetts Electric Companies American Telephone

Madrid navy minister clashes spark potential army confrontation

Madrid reports General Wergler, former war minister, reproached General Luque, the new war minister, in a speech where Luque pledged to restore army discipline. Military leaders fear a possible clash between the two generals.

Madrid Wergler Luque

Drummer's Fatal Fall Shocks Hartford Crowd

In Hartford on December 6 William Gallander a traveling salesman for a Boston publishing house slid on a flight of stairs and died from a broken neck. He was 42 and from Michigan while carrying a sample case at the moment of the accident.

Hartford Conn Wm. Gallander Boston Michigan

Burned to Death in Mountain Home Fire

A veteran and his daughter perished in a blaze that destroyed their home on Never Evik Mountain. Fire crews found charred remains among the debris.

John Herds Neverevik Debrie

Boycott Against Papers in Restricted Form Debated

A terse report notes ongoing debate over a boycott tactic against papers. The item references Hungary and December with limited readable details, suggesting a public discussion on access and distribution. The fragmentary text hints at political or media motions without clear outcomes or names.

Trotting Association Meeting News

A brief report notes a trotting association gathering with focus on upcoming races and organizational matters. Key figures and venues are referenced, highlighting plans for events, schedules, and potential rules changes.

Death rate rise cited in Mutual Reserve testimony

New York December hearing on life insurance practices cites George D. Elk and other executives. Details include legal expenses charged to general costs, policy adjustments for Soliday and Lathrop, and disputes over uniform premiums versus special assessments. Turner and Tupper linked to early Mutual Reserve operations.

New York George D. Elkdredge Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company Life Insurance Investigating Hughes Mutual Reserve Company Tracy, Boardman Platt B. H. Soliday Trenton Northwestern Life Insurance Company Mutual Reserve Co Eldredge Mutual Reserve Soliday Northwestern Austen Lathrop, Jr Corning N. Y Armstrong Andrew Hamilton Andrew C. Fields Albany Chas. M. Turner Sety Mutual Life Insurance Company Binghamton Issi Chas E Tupper Turner Tupper

Irish National Convention Opens in Dublin at Mansion House

Dublin hosts the Irish National convention with John Redmond presiding. Delegates and MPs from across Ireland attend as they anticipate the new Liberal government in Westminster. A home rule resolution is carried by acclamation, urging a freely elected Scottish assembly? No. Note: It calls for a legislative assembly for Ireland with an executive responsible to that body. The party refuses alliance with any English government missing this central aim.

Dublin Mansion House John Redmond Westminster Wm. O’brien Timothy M. Healy Mr. Redmond Redmond Ireland Irish National Party

Fire inquiry into suspicious blaze at Merlinsky’s store

Aid Casey of Haverhill visited Lowell this afternoon investigating a Tuesday morning fire at 119 Broadway in Merlinsky's store. Casey offered few details, noting the blaze was of mysterious origin and that the fruit-store owner, an Italian dealer, and his family left for Sunook, N H, last Saturday for a funeral and have not returned.

Mershal Casey Haverhill Broadway Merlinsky Suncook N. H Lowell

Railroad Rate Revised Goes 10 The House Continued

The bill expands commission powers to require full railroad accounting and reports, inspect books, and impose penalties for incomplete records. It seeks action against midnight rates, enables temporary maximum rates on complaint, and mandates wide publicity of bookkeeping methods, per the president’s message.

Commission

Resolution seeks annexation of San Domingo and Haiti to U S

Senator Hey burn introduced a resolution proposing the annexation of San Domingo and Haiti to the United States. Senator Gallinger introduced the merchant marine commission bill and presented the commission's final report. Chief Engineer Stevens plans to sail from Colon to the United States on the 13th to provide views on canal type.

Washington Heyburn San Domingo Haiti United States Merchant Marine Commission Gallinger Stevens Panama Canal Colon

Senate panel weighs Cuba Isle of Pines title treaty

Washington reports the foreign relations committee met to consider the U S Cuba title adjustment treaty for Isle of Pines ownership. Chairman Foraker has finished his report, pending Senate authorization for public release. The session will first address Santo Domingo matters previously reported.

Washington Senate United States Cuba Isle of Pines Senator Foraker Santo Domingo Committee On Foreign Relations

City Hall committee approves November bills in brief session

The committee on accounts met at City Hall and approved all November bills with no comment. Councilman Dodge will have his report on the treasurer and assessors ready by Saturday or Monday, amid uncertainty over signers. Swapp’s election to the ward 7 school committee is generally conceded with both parties supporting him.

Committee On Accounts City Hall Dodge Committee of Investigation Morse Andrew G. Swapp

Princeton Declines Attend Football Conference

President Woodrow Wilson announced Princeton University will not participate in a conference on football invited by New York University. Of the 20 colleges invited, nine have accepted and three have refused.

New York Dev. G Princeton University New York University Princeton Woodrow Wilson Wilson

McGovern Nelson Bout Conditions Set for Armory Fight

Joe Humphreys, manager of Jerry McGovern, agrees to a Battling Nelson bout at the Light Guard armory with 80 percent of gate receipts split 45 to Nelson and 35 to McGovern, weigh in at 133 pounds ringside, win or lose.

Boston Joe Humphreys Jerry” McGovern McGovern Battling Nelson Light Guard Philadelphia Nelson

Earthquakes Shake Island of Guam

Agana Guam Oct 31 via San Francisco Dec 6 A navy collier Nanshan under Capt Predeaux arrived from Manila on October 27 to replace the Supply during her absence A series of earthquakes has shaken the island the first in months but none caused damage.

Agana Guam San Francisco Nanshan Predeaux Manila

Looney to Race McDermott in Six-Lap Flite Race

Looney will wear ordinary sneakers for a six lap race with McDermott at the Flite rink tonight. A Carnation party is planned for Thursday night with races for both men and women at the Centralville Rollaway tonight.

Looney McDermott Flite Centralville

Russian Reforms Reported Amid Admin Reform Challenges

St. Petersburg dispatch reports the government intends to push reforms promised by the imperial manifesto of October 30, but says the population cannot adjust instantly to the new order. Old laws remain in force where not yet replaced, provisional press and association regulations are drafted, and reforms of the empire council and franchise are nearing conclusion as elections to a national assembly are pushed ahead. Measures to restore public security are launched, Belgard is removed from the press office, and Tsarskoe Selo troops are praised for unity. Voronesth advices note disciplinary battalion soldiers intimidate townsfolk and extort from villages.

St. Petersburg Eydtkuhnen East Prussia Council of the Empire National Assembly M. Belgard Smonovsky Tsarskoe-Selo Voronesth

Jewels stolen in England found in New York

New York police say most of the $200,000 worth of jewels robbed from a Birmingham salesman last March was moved to southern and western U S cities by a female confederate. Two identified necklaces were found in a New York pawnshop yesterday. Police add no more of the plunder is expected to be found here.

New York Paris Birmingham Eng United States

Patrick Taken For Re SENTENCE In Death Case

Ossining New York December 6 Albert T Patrick the lawyer convicted of the murder of William Marsh Rice was moved from Sing Sing to New York to be re sentenced to death He left Sing Sing cheerful and hopeful Justice Stover in the New York Supreme Court refused to re sentence Patrick and sent the matter to Justice Rogers in the criminal part for action

Ossining N. Y Albert T. Patrick Wm. Marsh Rice Sing Sing New York Patrick Stover Supreme Court Rogers

Sugar and Tobacco Tariff to Be Repealed Demand

A Philippine sugar planters committee arrived in San Francisco en route to Washington to appeal before Congress. The group seeks reciprocity and will urge repeal of the tariff on sugar and tobacco.

San Francisco Philippine Islands Orient Washington Congressional Committee On Philippine Affairs Congress

Heresy Case Against Prof Mitchell Closed

Boston news reports the formal closing of the herecy case against Prof Hinckley G Mitchell of Boston University. President Huntington announced the university will retain Mitchell as a professor in the graduate department and he will take a year’s leave of absence to study abroad in line with church jurisdiction.

Boston Hinckley G. Mitchell Boston University Mitchell Wm. E. Huntington Methodist Episcopal Church

Ammonia fumes force Mrs Berry's surrender

In Girard Kansas on December 6 Mrs Ina Berry who held town officials in a railway coach fort from Friday until today was removed after being partially overcome by ammonia fumes She fired a shot at her captors before surrendering but the shot had no effect

Girard Kan Ina Berry Berry

Roosevelt Message Wins Approval on London Exchange

London December 6 Americans opened active at prices up to above parity as markets cheer. Russians were the feature, reaching i274 with the exchange showing general optimism following the president's message to Congress.

London Roosevelt Congress The Stock Exchange

McNary Seeks Frigate Constitution Naval Museum Move

Representative McNary of Massachusetts has introduced a bill to transfer the Frigate Constitution to Castle Island in Boston Harbor for use as a naval museum. The proposal outlines the conversion and public access aims, framing the move as preserving a historic ship for education and heritage.

Washington McNary Massachusetts Bas Castle Island Boston Harbor

Three Days Holiday Noted in Liverpool Exchange

In Liverpool on December 6 the provision exchange announces a three day holiday with the exchange closed on December 23 at 9% and 26.

Liverpool

Whitney campaign spent 42000 dollars in state race

Reston December reports show Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Henry M. Whitney spent 42000 dollars during the recent campaign. He filed his sworn expenditures with the secretary of state.

Reston Henry M. Whitney Canvi Secretary of State

Immigration question in New York debated by national civic group

Delegates appointed by state governors and prominent labor and religious leaders gathered for a National Civic session on migration issues in New York. Attendees included August Betment, president of the National Civil Federation, Archbishop Ireland, Fr Alfred Movely of London, and university and labor figures, discussing policy and alien affairs.

New York Dee U. & ImMigration Sthelare Betment Operet Archbishop Ireland Alfred Movely London Gampreetient Arthem of Labor Pref Cornell University

Smaller factories driven into bankruptcy by wage rise

Warsaw reports show numerous small factories failing as higher wages imposed by strikers drain finances. Eight hundred workers at the government alcohol central store struck for more pay, and rail and postal disruptions exact heavy costs to the state. A woman revolutionary Olga Henkin and her companion were murdered by workmen at Ivanovo station after traveling to Moscow Yaroslavl railway to give speeches.

Warsaw Uchkets Olga Henkin Ivanovo Moscow Yaroslav

London and Odessa Allies Report No Disturbances

London sources say public telegraphic links to Odessa are functioning and the Odeea office notes no disturbances. Friends in London assure they are perfectly safe, with no signs of disruption reported at this time.

London Dec Odessa Odeeea

Huntington T-Bar Ant We Mare

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local incident involving Huntington and a T Bar event. Readable words reference Pat eye and wheeled equipment. Details and context are unclear due to damaged text.

Buffalo Bill Lands Post at Aldershot Army Site

Buffalo Bill secures a position at Aldershot as a notable figure joins military hiring efforts. The item reflects a historic recruitment era with a named individual tied to a British garrison town.

Diving for gold at Tobermory treasure site details efforts

A long report describes the Admiral of Florence treasure hunt off the Argyleshire coast near Tobermory. Findings include a silver candlestick, five coins, cannon balls, and iron. The West of Scotland Syndicate suspends digger work for safety, resuming with a diving bell and Beamer pump. Historical attempts by Argylls, Sacheverell, and the Duke of Argyll are noted.

Florence Tobermory Argylshire Bruns West of Scotland William Sacheverell Isle of Man Earl of Argyll John Duke of Argyll Cxpert Sweden Marquis of Argyll

Fragmented overheard exchange at streetfront encounter

A garbled scene shows a woman admired for her beauty as a man approaches a service counter and asks to see if she has anything of interest. The narrative voice notes muttered phrases, a hesitant response, and a brief client interaction before the man leaves.

Bradt's Unrivalled Soda Biscuits Bakery Ad

G. J. and D. Bradt manufactures bread cake and cockers since 1833. Specializes in Bradt's Unrivaled soda biscuits, fresh and appetizing. Located at Whiting Street with telephone 375. Patronize home industries.

G. J. & D. Bradt Bradt Whiting St. Tel

Accordion and Sewing Services Advertised by Kirschner

P B Kirschner of 226 Merrimack Street advertises accordion and side plaiting, pinking, stitching, buttons and button holes, sunburst, accordion work, white ed, and hoot plaited and princess skirts. Two years in the plaiting business.

P. B. Kirschner Merrimack ‘St Old City Hall Builying

Druggists Offer Limited Truss Fittings in Merrimack St Ad

A local druggists ad offers a warrantied truss for Tic and promises to fit and guarantee a limited number. Readers are instructed to leave names at Brye and Crawford Apothecaries located at 4 Merrimack Street.

Brye & Crawford Apothecaries Merrimack St

Miss M J McDonald Massage and Gymnastics

Miss M J McDonald specializes in Swedish massage and medical gymnastics. Located at 64 Middlesex Street, hours daily 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. in Belz or all apparatus.

M. J. McDonald Belz Middlesex Street

Farrell and O Quinaton Plumbing Service Ad

Two years of master plumbers guarantee first class work conforming to city Board of Health rules. No charge for estimates on plumbing steam or hot water heating. Address 243 Dutton Street contact Tel Huls.

Farrell & Oqonaton

Dr Flint's Sanatorium Near Bridge Street Lowell

Dr Flint's sanatorium near Bridge Street, about a mile and a half from Merrimack Square in Lowell, accepts maternity patients and other invalid classes except violent insanity and contagious cases. Superintendent is Dr A Flint.

Flint Bridge Street Merrimack Sqquare Lowell A. Flint M.D

Cragin Wood Works Ad Promises Custom Timber Goods

F W Cragin & Co advertises as manufacturers of wood goods including talks, blocks, tables, and carvings. The note lists offerings and contact at 6 Pletcher Street Lowell Massachusetts with partner names W Cragin and B F Clark.

F. W. Cragin & CO Pletcher Street Lowel Mass W. Cragin Conout Siin Bf. Clark

Bowling coats Davis Squares edge Almerneenin Express Clerks

The Davis Squares won three points from the Almerneenin Express Clerks last night in a competitive bowling match. Davis Square claimed victory with a narrow margin and secured crucial points in the standings.

Almerneenin Express Davis Square

Ring Event Recap: Macy Bets on Vileememe Geen

In a lively clash, Macy of the sphere battles Bot Vileememe Geen with jeers and cheers flying. Despite the chaos, Garrettain earns a decisive lead as fans watch the action unfold.

Macy

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