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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1905

Page

8

Boston Copper Shares Rally Continues On Heavy Volume

Boston copper stocks surged Tuesday with broad trading as United Copper and Nevada Consolidated debited gains. Dominion Iron & Steel and Reading rose while Amalgamated and Utah saw offerings. Market sentiment remained bullish as New York orders and local traction stocks pushed the list higher. American Smelter touched a new high of 161 on the session.

Stock Exchange United Copper Boston Consolidated Nevada Consolidated Boston Stock Exchange N. V Dominion Iron & Steel Rutland Preferred Amalgamated Utah Union Pacific New York Reading Consolidated Gas McClellan Hearst-McClellan Albany

Wall Street Opens With Broad Trading In Big Names

New York December 13 trading opened on a large scale with thousands of shares traded in many prominent stocks. Anaconda jumped seven points while National Lead and Missouri Pacific rose, with scattered losses among specialties. By noon the market softened but remained above yesterday in several issues as readings and leads shifted. At 2 pm metal stocks led gains in rails and southern issues with Anaconda up 11 points and Colorado Fuel up to 60, while general activity narrowed and fluctuations stayed modest.

New York Anaconda National Missouri Pacific Reading Ontario & Western, Locomotive and Sloss-Sheffield Steel New York Central Norfolk & Western American Car Tennessee Coal Amalgamated Copper National Biscuit Amalgamated American Car Preferred Traters Colorado Develo Rutland

Market futures open weak with mixed cotton quotes

New York import futures opened weak with December at 11.20 and January around 11.23. March and May showed declines while middling prices ranged near 11.99 delivering little sales activity. Gulf price was about 12.96 with overall thin volume.

New York Saat Gulf

Copper Sales Boost Money Market Hoide Firm

Opereumicia sold 260000 pounds of copper at 14 cents for March and April delivery. Profit taking in Amalgamated shows no advance. stock is slow in pear.

Opereumicia

Amoskeag Votes to Purchase Manchester and Amory Mills

The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company voted to buy the Manchester and Amory mills with only three dissenting votes, paying 3,500,009 for Manchester and 1,575,600 for Amory. Manchester and Amory stockholders later accepted the purchase proposal.

Manchester, N. H Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Manchester and Amory Corporations Amory Mill Manchester Manchester and Amory Mills Amoskeag Company

Financial Report Highlights and Corporate Moves

Federal Mining & Smelting reports net earnings of 603931 for the quarter to December 1, up 325161 from a year ago. United States Rubber directors may raise the board to 19 with two seats for Rubber Goods Manufacturing. John W Gates notes robust Western money and easy six percent six month loans. Arizona copper production expected to reach about 250 million pounds this year, moving the region to second in U.S. output. Old Dominion Copper states costs at 16 cents per pound, with construction costs not exceeding 9 cents once finished. The question of President Corey of United States Steel’s resignation will be decided by directors at the next meeting.

Corey United States Steel Corporation United States Rubber Company Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company Arizona

Lowell voters rally for school committee honors

Voters in Lowell cast a record turnout with wards 7 9 heavy for school committee races. In ward 7 A G Swapp was seen as the likely winner over James O Fla han while ward 9 favored Albert Johnson over Dr Walker. Ward 1 saw forged letters urging support for John J McClure against William Duncan prompting a denial from McClure.

Gorham Moore Streets Pawtucketville A. G. Swapp James O’flahavan John J. McClure William Duncan McClure Courier-Citizen

State Grange Session Opens in Springfield

Springfield December 12 The annual session of the state grange opened with State Master Geo B Ladd of Sturbridge presiding After welcome addresses by Mayor F P W Dickinson and others committees were appointed In the afternoon Ladd read his fourth annual report as state master reviewing questions affecting the orange and agricultural interests He noted the orange has passed the 20000 mark in the state and now has 196 subordinate bodies About 1000 delegates and grange members arrived with many more expected by tomorrow

Springfield State Grange Ladd Sturbridge FP. W. Dickinson

Surety Everywhere Our Nationwide Agency and Local Boards

A brief notice describes a nationwide agency with local boards and duedom functions at important centers. It emphasizes suretyhip of any agent and artorevs, outlining wide coverage and service reach across the country.

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Fragmentary readable text hints at a news item with unknown person or event details. The fragment mentions names or places but lacks clear context or outcomes. The readable material suggests a local notice or brief item awaiting full transcription.

Stay at Homes Hustled to Polls in Ward 8 Standoff

Voters in Boston wards 1 2 and 7 crowded polling places early. Democratic candidates Fitzgerald and Lomasney clashed over ward 8 with police guarding booths. Frothingham supporters used 40 touring cars while Fitzgerald relied on carriages. Ward 8 center of tension as Mancovitz ordered Fitzgerald out of a booth.

Martin M. Lomasney Fitzgerald W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Ward 8 Ward Lomasney Frothingham Edward J. Donovan Back Bay Judge Dewey Dewey Curtis Guild, Jr West End Whelton Daniel A. Whelton Massachusetts Automobile Association Mancovitz Warden Mancavity Election Commissioner's Office Warden Mancovitz Mancovits Dennis

Five Candidates Compete For Malden Mayor

Voters flocked to Malden polling places as five contenders stood for mayor. Incumbent William Rings faced opponents Charlee G. Warren John M. Devil Geo H Fall and Johan D Williams, all known in city politics. Warren carried Republican support while others ran on reform papers. Expected outcome favored continuing license restrictions.

Malden Wm. Rings Charlee G. Warren John M. Devil Geo. H. Fall Johan D. Williams Fr Warren

Somerville Vote Counts Spark Debate in City

In Somerville, early returns show a large share of total votes for a high percentage of support, with Abraham A. Histon cited as a city center candidate and Charles A. Grin a Republican hopeful. Reports indicate strong sentiment shaping the mayoral race as preliminary tallies emerge.

Board expected to form 1 Republican and 3 Democrats

The board of aldermen is anticipated to be made up of one Republican and three Democrats after a reduced majority vote.

Board of Aldermen

Cambridge Vote Count In Close Citywide Contest

Heavy voting spread across all city sections as Non-Partisan and Democratic tickets competed. Democratic mayoral candidate Charles H. Thurston and Non-Partisan ex-Alderman Warren K. Blodgett headed rival slates amid a city with a Non-Partisan chief and a Democratic board of aldermen. Both parties touted a likely close result after intense house to house canvassing.

Cambridge Charles H. Thurston School Committee Warren K. Blodgett

Newton School Committee Contest At City Election

Newton December 12. With no opponent to Representative E W Warren for mayor the day centers on ward 7 school committee race between Dr Deborah Fawcett and Henry Stebbins. Low turnout as parties stay neutral and license opposition appears strong.

Newton E. W. Warren Deborah Fawcett Henry Stebbins

Melrose mayoral race draws big early vote

Fair weather and a three cornered mayoral contest spurred strong turnout in Melrose. Candidates are Charles J. Barton Independent Sidney H. Buttrick Republican and William A Currie Independent. No Democratic candidate appeared, first such since Melrose became a city. Few aldermen contests aside from two exceptions.

Melrose Charles J. Barton Sidney H. Buttrick William A. Currie

Connery Seeks Lynn Mayoral Seat Against Barney

In Lynn on December 12 the municipal race unfolds with Wm P Connery pursuing the mayoralty as a Democrat in his fifth bid against Republican Charles N Barney. The race centers on personality with both men on the same platform. morning voting is light and a Republican win is expected as licensing continuity is not in doubt.

Lynn Wm. P. Connery Charles N. Barney Peter M. Neal

Everett Mayor Race Heats Up With Three Candidates

Everett voters in forenoon balloting show strong turnout amid a mayoral contest featuring H. H. Newton Republican former mayor Thomas J. Boynton nonpartisan and Edward Ford Democrat. Newton expected to win a sweeping majority in every ward, with anti license sentiment noted.

Everett H. H. Newton Thomas J. Boynton Edward Ford Republican City Committee Newton

Woburn Polls See Women Voters Strong For School Board

In Woburn on December 12 the weather was chilly and voters were active at the polls. Women voters turned out in unusually large numbers to ballot for school committee candidates while hints suggested Mayor Reade and his Democratic backers waited to mobilize in the afternoon with a likely re election outcome.

Woburn Reade

Ryan Seeks to Defeat Avery in Holyoke Mayoral Race

In Holyoke on December 12 voters cast a heavy morning turnout as Democrat John D. Ryan campaigns to unseat incumbent Republican Mayor N P Avery. The day features multiple alderman and school committee contests on the ballot.

Holyoke John D. Ryan N. P. Avery

Heaviest Salem City Vote Polling in December Election

In Salem the morning polls showed the heaviest vote in city history. Candidates Thomas G. Pinnock and independent F Hurley led a spirited contest with no license likely to win strong support. Government was expected to lean Republican.

Salem Thomas G. Pinnock F. Hurley

Beverly Mayor Wallace Seeks Re election With No Opponents

Beverly reports Mayor Wallace facing no opposition in the race for re election. Attention shifts to aldermanic and school committee contests across wards. A busy morning sees a large early vote in Deverly on December 12.

Fall River Election Sees Light Civic Turnout

In Fall River voters show little interest with no mayoral race and few alderman contests. Expect a light vote and likely support for license passage. Chicopee meanwhile reports strong turnout amid poor footing weather and Loomis supporters aiding Mayor Taylor against Buckley.

Fall River

American Woolen Co Advances Wages 10 Percent

New York December 12 1905 an increase of 10 percent in wages for operatives of the American Woolen Company was voted at a meeting of the company's agents in New York City wages to take effect January 1 1906 salaried staff excluded The note from W N Wood treasurer repeats the decision made today in Lawrence and confirms the wage rise for mill workers while officials keep their pay unchanged.

New York American Woolen Company Lawrence Wm. N. Wood

Florida Nassau Grand Tour itinerary and rail sea tickets

A Nassau and Florida tour plan departs Boston January 22 visiting Jacksonville St Augustine Ocklawaha River Ormond Palm Beach Miami Nassau and Bahamas hotels Ponce de Leon Ormond Royal Poinciana Royal Palm Colonial Hotel. Tickets allow return later or independent travel until May 31 with more Florida and California tours Boc.

Boston Florida Jacksonville St. Augustine Ocklawaha River Ormond Palm Beach Miami California Mexico West Indies

Medford Off-Year Races Court City Board Seats

Medford reports no mayoral election this year but an active contest for seven alderman seats and a school committee. several candidates vie for these local posts in the current off year.

Medford Thie le An Thie City Laree Camdidaire Conteet

Faded OCR Snapshot of Election Briefs in Worcester

Fragmentary OCR text hints at political coverage with names and candidates, but legibility is too poor to extract clear entities, dates, or outcomes. The readable words suggest a Worcester related election brief with references to parties and candidates, requiring refinement to identify specifics.

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Boston Coppers New York Market The Money Market Hoide Firm Bates Curtis & Pan Evehonge Amoskeag Federal Mining & Smelting Old Dominion John W. Gates Bankers and Brokers State Street Sugar Kansas Cuy Souther Green Consolidated Bright, Sears & Co Merrimack St Union Bank C. N. Woodward Mgr Baston Stock Exchange NEW York Stock Exchange New York & Boston Stock Exchanges Stupa C. P Hurd Atchison Atchid Xc L Ches & Ohio Chi & Gt W St Paul Rock Island Ccc St Cf&i D&heres Psu Erie R R Erie Zoko ISS Sim &N St Rylli's Mo Pac Mk&t NY Cent NYC & W Penn Rail Rypid Ble&s Tenn Coal Mm\ Tex & Pac Um M Union Pac Lowell Boston Market Baatener Bam Adventure Arcadian Ca & Hee Dom Daly- Wet Franklin Iw& Iit Isle Royale Michigan Butte Lowell Organization Newburyport Houston Ana Fr Somerville Felline Connery Ryan Avery Beverly Wallace Opera House Bert Coote & Co Wall Street Dollar Trottey Car ’Frio Zineltle Boutelie Prince of Pilsen Maximillian Kubelik Ysaye Hermany’s Dogs Chicopee James H. Loomis Albert E. Taylor Chas. A. Buckley American Woolen CO Titewodld Cleveland Leader Dickson's Warrcone OURS Nassau Raymond & Whitcomb CO Long St Old South Arch Union Square Chestnut Street Philadephia Commonwealth of Massachuseta Land Court George W. Conant Linste FP Hibbert Susie M. Whitcomb Charlier J. Marshall Sarah J. Benn William Hogan Jennie G. Anderson Arstat Sarah J. Ewan Bae A. Hegen Charles Thedgett Lee Feet Jennie Forest Street Aes Ay Anuery, A. D Sean Worceste Richard Platt Colonial Hall Grunewald Music Store SO Central Prescott Sts Fast Gus Aoa Cost Congregational Church Ernest Gamble Rogers and Grilley Sam Lamberson Verna Leone Page van Veachton Rogers Charles T. Grilley Robert Stuart MacArthur D. D LL. D North Russell MH. Conwell Philadelphia Lowell Orchestral Society ODD Fellows Hall Herman Hecker Stephen Townsend Avetin Piriday Willowdale Grace Universalist Church O'Elock Liesensel
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