Stock Market Opens Strong With Wide Swings In Early Trade
New York stocks opened buoyant with heavy blocks in Amalgamated Copper Atchison and other leading issues. Prices rose to higher levels before a nervous lull as profit taking and heavy buying created volatile moves. Cotton futures in Liverpool slid prompting a weak but briefly steadied session in New York trading with erratic activity.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Erie First
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
U. S. Steel
Wabash
Chesapeake & Ohio
Brooklyn
Colorado Fuel
Manifest
Amalgamated
Metropolitan Street Railway
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric
Pump
American Express
Market Futures Open Weak On Grain Board Notes
Futures opened weak in New York on December 8 with contracts quoted at December 11.90, January 12.00, February 12.02, March 12.13, April 12.18 to 12.19, May 12.20, June 12.22 offered, July 12.22, and August 11.90.
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New York
Bank engages half a million in gold for shipment home
The First National Bank of Chicago announces a shipment of $500,000 in gold consigned from London to Chicago. The arrangement aims to bolster reserves and secure monetary liquidity amid market movements.
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First National Bank of Chicago
London
Chicago
Tragedy in Coraopolis Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
In Coraopolis Pittsburg area, Mrs Joseph Hindman was shot by her husband in their home early today and died. He then shot himself in the head and remains alive, with doctors saying recovery is unlikely. A quarrel preceded the fatal act. The exchange between Tess and Jess about a hurried engagement is cited from the Philadelphia Press.
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Pittsburg
Joseph Hindman
Coraopolis
Hindman
Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Time-tried dividend stocks offered for sale
Offered for sale the following time-tried and reliable dividend paying stocks suitable for trust funds or personal investment. List includes 5 percent and 6 percent payments with schedules: Bigelow Carpet Co. 44, E. Nat. Bank Boston 6, Hilton Mfg. Co. 5, Massachusetts Cotton Mills 4 and 6, Merrimack pfd receipts 4, Manchester and Lawrence R. R. 16, Nasua & Lowell R. R. 9, Pacific Mills 10, Prescott Nat. Bank 4, Shawmut Nat. Bank Boston 6, Tremont & Suffolk Mills 6, Union Nat. Bank 6, with payment months and guarantees where noted.
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Bigelow Carpet& Co
E. Nat. Bank
Boston
Ilton Mfg. Co
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Mass
Georgia
Merrimack Pfrd
Erest
Manchester
Lawrence R. R
Nasua & Lowell R. R
May & Navy
Pacific Mills
Prescott Nat. Bank
Shawmut Nat. Bank
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Union Nat. Bank
Funerals Grim List in Chelsea Herald Dated Dec 3
The Chelsea Herald reports multiple funeral services including Mrs Sophronia Ordway and others. Services occurred at Congregational and St Patrick’s churches with burials in Highland and St Patrick’s cemeteries. Undertakers Savage and Molloy organized arrangements with several bearers listed.
Harold Hilliard dies at 10 months in Wilmington
In Wilmington Massachusetts on December 6 Harold Hilliard infant son of Mr and Mrs G H Chapman aged 10 months 21 days. Funeral held Wednesday at 11 30 a m in Wilmington with services at Edson cemetery chapel at 1 p m.
Daring Burglar Gang Ties Merrimac Spree to Danvers Raid
Danvers reports a group linked to Merrimac robbery fired about a dozen shots in Tapleyville near David S Brown and Horace G Putnam stores. A six foot man accosted them and forced retreat as bullets struck fence and trees. safe damaged but valuables untouched. May Lee says he was robbed of $10 by three men. police linked to Merrimac gang.
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Danvers
Merrimac
Tapleyville
Charles Woodman
David S. Brown
Brown
Putnam
Pine Street
Peabody
M. J. Flynn
May Lee
Burglars raid Danvers stores. four escape after confrontation
In Danvers on the night of December 7, four burglars were found in the stores of David S. Brown and Horace G. Putnam by Chas. Woodman, who alerted the owners. The robbers fired revolvers when Brown and Putnam appeared and fled, taking Christmas stationery from Lawler's in their escape.
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Danvers
David S. Brown
Horace G. Putnam
Chas. Woodman
Messrs. Brown
Boston to use plainclothes officers to curb robberies
Judge W H H Emmons of the Boston police board announced a plan to deploy all available officers in plain clothes with strict orders to pursue thieves and hold-up men. He noted about 20 robbery cases in 16 days amid a population of around 600,000. Books of travel. Lawler's.
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Boston
W. H. H. Emmons
Boston Police Board
Panic at six day bicycle race sparks mad dash in MSG
At Madison Square Garden a prank lit a paper under a sleeping rider, causing a near panic as spectators rushed from seats and riders slid on the track. Referee Reeves halted the race, later resuming after order was restored and several injuries reported, including a serious fall that left McLean unconscious.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Reeves
Kramer
Fenn
Bowler
Simar
McLean
Moran
Hedspeth
Dove
Gougoltz
Rettich
Beaugendre
Breton
Contenet
Butler
Leander
Krebs
Peterson
Jacobson
Newkirk
John
Menus -Bedell
Root
Dorlon
Galvin
Keegan
Turville
Fisher
Bowley
De’glock
Barclay
Shot Son And Self in Barkersgile Lewiston Home
In Barkersgile, two miles from Lewiston Maine, Diarel t W Hill 76 assaulted his son Daniel Hill Jr 52 at breakfast then shot his son in the back and killed himself. The son is expected to recover. no clear motive given, noting the elder man’s violent disposition.
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Lewiston
W. Hill
Daniel Hill, Jr
Daniel Hill
Barkersgile
Here
Committee Notifies President of Congress Opening
The joint committee to notify the President that Congress has convened met at 1 10 PM and carried the President's felicitations. He will send a written communication to both houses. Assistant Secretary Barnes departed for the Capitol with the message.
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Washington
Houses of
Congress
Barnes
Capitol
Miller Missing Secretary of the American Legion of Honor
New York December 7 Hoboken police were notified of the mysterious disappearance of Ernest Miller secretary of the grand lodge of the American Legion of Honor He had run a Jersey City business for 25 years and retired to devote himself to Legion affairs Since Thanksgiving day friends have heard nothing and fear accident or foul play
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New York
Hoboken
Ernest Miller
Grand Lodge
The
American Legion of Honor
Miller
Jersey City
Legion of Honor
Senate Closes Extra Session and Opens Regular Session
Washington reports the Senate ended the extra session and moved into regular session with brief executive meeting. The Cuban reciprocity bill discussion began as Mr. Custom urged passage in favor of American trade. The House met in regular session with the president’s annual message read and routine business proceeding. the day closed after adjourning at 3 30 out of respect for late member Henry Burk of Pennsylvania.
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Senate
Washington
Custom
House
Congress
Henry Burk
Penn
Treasury estimates show 1905 federal appropriations climb
The secretary of the treasury sent Congress the fiscal year 1905 appropriation estimates totaling about 624.5 million dollars, up from 589.2 million in 1904. The document itemizes heads including Treasury, War, Navy, Interior, Post Office, Agriculture, Commerce and Labor, with detailed year 1904 appropriations for comparison.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Ccess
Treasury
Interior
Marriage License Sworn by Clerk at City Hall
Joseph Laplante and Marianna Grondine obtained a marriage license after the bride stated she was 18 years old and swore to it before City Clerk Girard P. Cadman. The official record bears the oath on the license.
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Joseph Laplante
Marianna Grondine
Cadman
Girard P. Cadman
Condition of Milton Kelly Improves After Blindness
Milton Kelly, who was blinded last Tuesday, shows improvement as he begins to distinguish objects. Dr. C. E. French notes recovery is likely with time, attributing the blindness to generally impaired health.
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Milton Kelly
Kelly
C. E. French
Diphtheria Cases Reported in Lowell By Health Official
Diptheria remains prevalent in Lowell with numerous cases noted in recent days. Smallpox noted earlier shows marked improvement as noting health official Agent Knapp reports yesterday.
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Knapp
Board of Health
Lowell
Piedmont cotton mills not curtailing due to high prices
A Greenville dispatch to the News and Courier states cotton manufacturers in the Piedmont area will not curtail production. The information from mill sources indicates mills will maintain output despite the elevated raw cotton price.
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Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
Greenville
Piedmont
Bright student questions Paul Revere ride success
The teacher invites Homer to explain why Paul Revere was successful. The boy replies that Revere did not start in an automobile, reflecting a humorously anachronistic exchange from the Chicago Daily News.
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Homer
Paul Revere
Chicago Daily News
Advent Sermon Preached by Capuchin at Vatican Throne Hall
Rome December 7 The Propaganda meeting was postponed as cardinals attended the Advent sermon in the throne hall. Pope present, sermon by Father Paolo della Pieve Capuchin. Ceremony included white figure behind a confessional, kissing of the Pope’s hand, and a prayer for the Pontiff. American college members later visited at the Vatican.
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Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Vatican
the Propaganda
Paolo Della Pieve
American College
Mer. Kennedy
W. G. Murphy
Costly practice rattles Rhode Island coast guns
Newport RI reports concussion from tar get practice at Fort Greble today as two twelve inch rifles fired ten shots at a moving raft 7000 yards offshore. Each projectile weighed 1000 pounds with 500 pounds of smokeless powder, costing the government $1000 per shot, though no damage is known.
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Newport
Fort Greble
Narragansett Pier
Jamestown
Saunderstown
Berlin Consistent Population Boom Reports 1902 Growth
Berlin reports 1902 population growth the largest on record at 902,312 individuals or 15.61 per 1000. Births remain about 2 million yearly, while deaths fall from 37.11 to 36.19 per 1000. The decade’s gain comes from a lower death rate, 20.56 in 1902 versus 22.65 previously.
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Berlin
Germany
Supreme Court Denies Motion in Minnesota Case
Washington December 7 The U S Supreme Court today denied for the present the motion to dismiss the case of the state of Minnesota versus the Northern Securities Company and postponed further consideration until the case is heard on its merits.
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Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
State of
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
Japan and Russia Still Negotiating Amid Delays
Yokohama December 7 Foreign Minister Komura and the Russian minister Baron Von Rosen met in Tokyo but no progress was reported as Von Rosen had not received fresh instructions from St Petersburg. The Junior Anti Russian union petitions the Emperor to hasten a diplomatic solution as the Emperor is to open the Diet on December 10 and the coalition may press the government over the delay.
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Yokohama
Komura
Baron von Rosen
Tokio
von Rosen
St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
City Hall Notes on Parks and Winter Work
City departments plan flood and freeze for skating ponds at South common and Fort Hill park to provide a safe place for youth as rivers remain dangerous. Street and cemetery crews operate with limited forces due to cold weather while supply purchases halt until the new year when new appropriations are due. The supply office reports light activity.
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Fort Hill Park
City Messenger Edward Rhodes Dies After 40 Years of Service
Providence R I December 7 Flags on city buildings are at half mast to honor Edward S Rhodes who served as city messenger since 1861. He died today at his residence after a brief illness leaving a widow and two daughters.
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Providence
R. L
Edward S. Rhodes
Burglars Loot Attleboro Home of Patrick Hunt
Burglars entered Patrick Hunt's residence in Attleboro between Sunday night and Monday morning, pried a front window with a shovel, used chloroform on the family, and escaped with 56 dollars. No clues were left behind.
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Attleboro
Patrick Hunt
Woman held on arson charge in Attleboro case
Mrs. Margaret Giles was arraigned in district court after her arrest in Boston on the charge of setting fire to Dr. James N. Solomon’s private sanitarium in Attleboro. She is held in $1000 bonds for trial on Monday, December 14.
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Attleboro
Margaret Giles
Boston
James N. Solomon
Concord Banker Offers $5000 Gift for City Hall
Concord New Hampshire December 7 Hon George Arnald a Boston banker native of Concord offers to pay painting and decorating costs for the new city hall and auditorium totaling five thousand dollars as a gift to the city.
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Concord
N. H
Geo. Arnald
Boston
Bank Manager McNaughton Shoots Self in Tilbury
Tilbury Ont Dec 7 Mr McNaughton manager of the Merchants Bank here committed death by own action by shooting himself through the heart with a revolver No reason is known for the act.
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Tilbury, Ont
McNaughton
Merchants Bank
City Election Continued With Busy Early Voting
Ward six precinct three reported 360 votes by eleven as checkers listed William Smith William Wood Joseph Guyette Charles Hallo well Frank B Howes and Clarence E Stevens. Warden Thomas Garvey clerk John Simpson and a second set of checkers Arthur Strout Charles Callahan William Manning Charles Thompson Walter J Durrough. Precinct three ward one saw light early turnout including three women voting for school committee while Edward H Foye pushed workers and 217 ballots stood in the box at 11 15. Ward nine saw heavy early voting driven by school board and council races. Precinct two Quality Hill logged 263 votes by 8 30 am, up 90 from last year at the same hour with more handsome hacks and a funerallike polling exterior. Frank J Ladd noted a Casey appearance. Precinct one High street engine house posted 192 votes by 8 45 with S N Wood voting despite illness. A candidate was accused of illegal vote solicitation on polling steps. Alderman Casey visited polls citywide and Mayor Howe appears to draw Democratic and Republican support.
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William Smith
William Wood
Joseph Guyette
Charles Hallowell
Frank B. Howes
Clarence E. Stevens
John Dennett
Thomas Garvey
John Simpson
Joseph H. Coleman
Joseph H. Rogers
William A. Arnold
Charles H. Boisvert
Russell Pax
Edward H. Foye
Thomas Harrington
William E. Bissell
Arthur Strout
Charles Callahan
William Manning
Charles Thompson
Walter J. Durrough
Quality Hill
Frank J. Ladd
Mr. Casey
School Board
High Street Engine House
Chase Mills Curtail
Fall River reports a curtailment of production at the Chace cotton mills with a three day a week schedule starting after a brief closure. The 700 workers face reduced payrolls as the plant trims output. annual uses and production figures are noted, though plans remain undisclosed.
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Fall River
Chace
J. F. Smith
Mean Thief Robs Widow During Tenement Tragedy
In Woonsocket Rhode Island a thief robbed Mrs Henry J Corbell of 65 dollars as a deadly accident unfolded. Her four year old son fell from a third floor window on Monument square and died four hours later. The theft occurred amid the crowd during the shock and early investigation.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Henry J. Corbell
Monument Square
Bank Reopens in Pittsburg After Suspension
The First National Bank of Allegheny in Pittsburg resumes operations today after its parent bank the Federal National bank in the city closed weeks ago. President Speer says the bank reopens with capital of 250000 dollars and a surplus over 86000 dollars after charging off all bad debts.
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Pittsburg
First National Bank of
Allegheny
Federal National Bank
Speer
Mayor-elect McClellan Hosted at House Dinner
Washington reports a complimentary dinner for George B. McClellan the mayor-elect of Greater New York. Democratic House delegates from New York city and state attended a sixteen cover event with John Sharp Williams as guest of honor. Speeches were delivered by Sulzer Williams McClellan Ryan and Sullivan.
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Washington
George B. McClellan
Greater
New York
House of Representatives
New York City
John Sharp Williams
House
Frank E. Wilson
Messrs. Sulzer
Williams
McClellan
Ryan
Sullivan
Baxter elected mayor of Portland in Maine election
Portland Maine reports James P. Baxter as mayor elected over Democrat Darius Ingraham by a plurality of 1573, winning seven of nine wards. Baxter 4720, Ingraham 3147, Fox 258, Perry 159. island precincts not yet included.
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Portland
James P. Baxter
Darius Ingraham
Baxter
Ingraham
Fox
Perry
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