Market report shows Amalgamated swings and new telegraph merger chatter
Stocks drifted with losses and modest recoveries as Amalgamated fluctuated between 93 and 91 while Boston and New York trading echoed the weak tone. A Baltimore note outlines a proposed $50 million telephone telegraph and cable combine with major investors, and authorities anticipate lower prices amid higher money rates after January disbursements. The Erie Telephone and Telegraph Co. reported net gains for subscribers in November, with total year figures improving and a rising connection base nationwide, despite assorted market headwinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Tlephone and Telegraph Co
Pittsburg & Allegheny Telegraph and Telephone Co
Pittsburg
Home Telephone of
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Telephone Co
Delmarvin Telephone Co
Wilmington
Delaware
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Co
Boston
Northwestern Telegraph Co
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co
Cleveland Telephone Co
Michigan Telephone Co
Wisconsin Telephone Co
Amiothe Telephone, Telegraph & Cable Co
America
Alex. Brown & Co
H. A. Poor’& Co
New York
The
Astors
Henry ¢. Payne
Cleveland
Chas. J. Glidden
David 8. Greenough
A. C. Russell
Levi Sprague
Massachusetts
Questions Every Citizen Must Answer Ad Text Solon Stevens Ad
A 1910s style civic appeal asks Lowell voters about tax rates businesslike city government and nonpartisan management. It promotes SOLON W Stevens and Citizens League candidates urging economical administration and elimination of politics from city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
City Hall
Citizen's League
Solon W, Stevens
Citizens League
Ady
Eight New Smallpox Cases Reported in Manchester N H
Eight new smallpox cases were found in Manchester New Hampshire yesterday and more are being sought. Health authorities call the situation serious and plan decisive measures to stamp out the disease. A tenement house investigation is expected to reveal unreported cases. Six cases are in the family of William Charland at 42 Bridge Street, with the father and five children ill. The city pest house is crowded and officials face decisions on handling future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
William Charland
Bridge Street
In Memory of Miss Willard at WCTU Convention
Washington shows unity as the WCTU reelects old officers. Mrs Thatcher reports beer sales at soldiers homes canteens totaling 247 762 25 dollars across Dayton Hampton Milwaukee Togus Fort Leavenworth and Santa Monica. Delegates place bouquets around a life size Frances Willard portrait and send messages to Clara Barton.
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Washington
Union
Thatcher
Army and Navy
Soldiers Homes
Dayton
Hampton
Milwaukee
Togus
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Santa Monica
Cal
Frances Willard
Stevens
McKinley
Clara Barton
Red Cross
National Prohibition Party
Leonora M. Lake
Catholic Total Abstinence Association of America
Salem divorce suit filed against Lynn man
An attachment for 100000 was filed in Salem with Mary B. Breed suing Sylvester B. Breed for divorce on adultery. Lottie McKim is named as the correspondent with Boston dates mentioned this year. The Breeds married in 1887 at Barton Square church, Salem. The case promises to reveal notable incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sylvester B. Breed
Lynn
Club Eireles
Mary B. Breed
Lottie McKim
Boston
Lecture on the American School at Athens by Miss Stevens
Miss Mary G Stevens lectured before the Women's club at Colonial hall on the American School at Athens. She described its purpose, funding, and facilities, highlighting Greek government support, access to lectures and libraries, and the school’s research contributions while urging American public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary G. Stevens
Colonial Hall
Women's Club
Athens
Miss Stevens
Henry Schliemann
Mycenae
Greece
Stevens
Europe
Rome
National Museum
YWCA aids famine child in India and Lowell election plea
The YWCA reports adopting a famine sufferer cared for at a Cawnpore compound where Miss Jennie L. Mudge labors. Readers are asked to contribute next week and donate papers. A call to Lowell voters urges Stevens and Citizens’ municipal candidates, pledging full value per dollar spent on city street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Cawnpore
India
Jennie L. Mudge
Miss Mudge
Helen Dickinson
South
American Missionary Association
Henry Russell Dies in London Composer of 800 Songs
Henry Russell a prolific songwriter famed for A Life on the Ocean Wave and Cheer Boys Cheer died in London on Thursday. Born at Sheerness December 24 1813, his death marks the end of a long musical career. The message also notes a political pitch urging votes for Solon W Stevens Citizens league as a conscience vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Russell
London
Sheerness
Middlesex County Basketball Managers Form League Slate
A meeting of four Middlesex County teams in St John’s hall selected James W. O’Connell as manager and John Larkin as captain for St John’s T A. Samuel Seymour became treasurer and James McCluskey Captain for Wannalandits. Games set for Tuesdays and Saturdays in town hall with 10 cent admission and a 50 30 20 purse split. A committee of Dixon Seymour and Small will arrange the opening Dec 15 match between Squad 1 and Clover club.
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St. John’s Hall
St. John’s T. A
James W. O'Connell
John Larkin
Wannalandits
Samuel Seymour
James McCluskey
Troop F
David J.dixon
John J. Gray
Clover Special Club
John J. Brennan
Frank D. Small
Dixon
Samuel Seymur
League Treasury
North Chelmsford
Messrs. Dixon, Seymour and Small
Clover Club
Loud Voices in Barn Murder Mystery in Wakefield
Funeral held for John W. Crowell in Wakefield after a barn shooting last Monday night. Chief Hallett and State Detective Whitney investigate robbery motive with few solid leads. Neighbor theory suggests wife may have been present. Mrs Crowell and daughter Elbridge decline to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Hallett
Crowell
Elbridge
Clarence H Raymond burns in home accident spill and fire
Clarence H. Raymond, clerk of the street department, suffered serious burns to his hand and arm Wednesday night after spilling a quantity of alcohol on his clothing and trying to extinguish the flames. He wears his left arm in a sling as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. Raymond
Street Department
Post 42 G A R Elects New Officers
Post 42, G. A. R., has elected the following officers Commander Charles Cowley senior vice Seth Sherwood junior vice Michael H McCue quartermaster Charles A Donaghue surgeon John H Quimby chaplain Chas Nelson officer of the day Chester B Deadwin officer of the guard Henry F Flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cowley
Seth Sherwood
Michael H.mccue
Charles A. Donaghue
John H Quimby
Chas. Nelson
Chester 8
Deadwin
Henry F. Flood
Minister freed then re Arrested in wife death case
Wilkesbarre December seventh. Rev D E Stuart Wyoming county Baptist minister was discharged from custody by Judge Woodward then re arrested on a warrant alleging he caused his wife's death by administering carbolic acid and jailed. Citizens urged to vote for Frederick J Tompkins for common council ward 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
D. E. Stuart
Wyoming
Woodward
Probate Court Notice of Administration in Gregg Estate
Heirs and kin are warned that Otis Whight of Tyngsborough seeks letters of administration with the will annexed for Almira Gregg deceased, Middlesex County. The petition claims the will is presented for rebate and orders notice by publication in Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks. A hearing is set December 18, 1909, at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Gregg
Tyngsborough
Gonsty
Otis
Whight
Ioenald
Middlesex
Lowell
H. Folsom
Donnell and Gilbridge Open Holiday Department Saturday
Donnell and Gilbridge announce the basement holiday department opens Saturday morning with a vast stock of toys dolls games and more. Departments brim with new merchandise for practical gifts and customers are urged to shop early while stocks last and to stroll the store tomorrow or Monday to help with decisions.
Holiday trade leather suit case sale lead item
A broad holiday assortment offers goods from cheap to high quality including fitted cases. The standout value is a solid leather suit case on steel frames, normally priced at five dollars and fifty cents.
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Stock Market
Coppers
People’s Gas
Amalgamated
Butte
Cochiti
Federal
E. H. Wilson
Minnie Healey
Heinze
District Court
Boston & Montana
Minnie Healy
Piccolo
Cambota
Middlesex County
Jose, Parker & Co
Cochitt
Standard Oil
Erie Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mright, Sears & Uo
Sugar Ref.Co
Atchison
Atchison Pfd
Am Tobacco
Brooklyn
KR. T
Canada
Chesa. & O
C. & G. West
Col. F. & Iron
Bel & Hud
Erie Rail
Bederai Ste
Federal Steel Pfd
Gen. Electric
Pape Poe
Seahalin
Metropolitan
Mo. Pac
New York Cen li
No. Pacific
Pacifico
Penn. Railroad
People's Gas BU
Phila. & Readin
St. Paul
Pacii
Rail P
Tenn. C. &I
Lexus & Vac
Union Pacific
Union Pac
Ubly
U.S
Iz E
Eee
Bruston
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Fitenburg
Osceola
Old Dominion
Rhode Island
Bouss
Dom Coal
Ds. B. Te
Lay Lve
Citizens’ League
Adv
Miss Willard
Mary G.stevens
Solon W. Stevens
New England
Amsterdam
Geo. H. Wood
Central Street
Mrs. Connell
Frederick J. Tompkins
Lowe's
A. G. Pollard & CO
Doll Land
Palmer Street
Merrimack Street
Ullman Manufacturing Co
New York City
Bach
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
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