Financial Crash in Boston Shocks Markets and Banks Fail
Boston financial turmoil deepens as Broadway National Bank fails to open and rumors swirl about Globe and Fourth National. Markets tumble at first, then partially recover on war news. traders watch bank reports and mining shares while the cotton market remains dull as holidays approach.
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Boston
Broadway National Bank
Fourth Naional Bnk
Gobe
Jon P. Lov Lk Arms Company
Broadway Bank
Squire
Whs
House
Norcross
John P. Lovell Arms Co
Globe National Bank
Iautt. S
Squire Packing House
Swifts
North Packing House
Globe Bank
Aso
Fire Arms Company
Clearing House
Isue
Fourth National Bank
John P. Squire & Co
Newell
Stevens
New York
Federal Steel Preferred
Federal Steel Common
Atch
Preferred
People’s Gas
Met
St. Ry
St. Paul
Continental Tobacco
Leather Common
Baston
Montana
Butte
Parrott
Tamarack
Wolverine
Coehitt
Bingham
Montana Coke
Arcadian
Baltic
Franklin
Isle Royale
Utah
No. West
Southern Pacific
Pacific Mail
Ches. & Ohio
Honor for Proctor in State Militia Appointment
Charles S. Proctor of this city was notified of his appointment as assistant quartermaster-general on the staff of Governor-elect W. Murray Crane. A Harvard graduate and longtime Lowell resident, Proctor has military and business backing, with a record in state militia and leadership in Co. D, Second Corps Cadets.
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Charles S. Proctor
W. Murray Crane
Proctor
Harvard College
Co. D
Hosmer
John Carter & Co
Boston
Lowell
Manchester Spinners Demand Yarn as Market Stagnates
The commodity market reports steady South spot prices with no shading, and weaker holiday demand. Analysts note light port and interior levels, while government crop estimates challenge prior bases, signaling potential shifts after year’s start. Henry Clews & Co warns caution until January 1 and urges margin discipline amid broader market tightening.
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Manchester
Department of Agriculture
Dan's Review for Saturday Stocks Divergence
Dan's Review for Saturday notes unusual low mood in stocks highlighting a wide gap between trading and productive industries in the county and its speculation. The piece emphasizes weak investor sentiment and potential implications for local commerce and employment.
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Dan
New York Market and Boston Listings Overview
A fragmentary Boston and New York market snippet lists Knight Sears Co and R. L. Day & Co along with Pepperell Mfg Co Lancaster Mills Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co and Boston Belting Co. It includes figures such as 69% and 20814 Div while naming Francis Henshaw Co Welter Baker Col and Revere House Cuv with scattered prices and items.
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Boston
New York
Knight, Sears & Co
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Trancaster Mills
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co
Boston Belting Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
Welter Baker Col
Eee dl iv Revere House
Ebsoston Tow Boat
Popularity of Cards Shocks Moralists in London
The London Telegraph notes the vast appeal of playing cards with about 1,952,456 packs taxed last year and £29,785 revenue for the exchequer. It imagines long lines of cards, hinting at social vistas opened by this popular pastime.
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London Telegraph
Political dinner tale ends with a bagpipe joke
A ward political dinner among six men, some backing the mayor, leads to lively wagering and a long story about a mysterious piper. The recount includes threats, a tale of vote hustling in Cork, a dog attack, and laughter as the piper is sought. A closing joke echoes into Johnny's letter to Santa with childlike wishes for gifts.
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Mr. Blank
Hayseed
Brank
Couse
County Cork
Jonn
Black Watch
Poers Tollet
India
Petty
Dr Agnew's Ointment Promises Fast Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Ointment for instant relief from a chronic skin disease. It claims relief within ten minutes and full cure in three to six nights for eczema and salt rheum, with thousands testifying to its efficacy. Sold by local merchants Carter Goodale and Co.
Fraternal Officers Elected at Admiral Farragut Camp
At the last regular meeting of Admiral Farragut Camp No. 98 5 of W at Memorial hall officers for the coming year were chosen. Pickering named Captain and chaired the state convention in Boston in February with Richardson and Carmoon as lieutenants and delegates. The camp plans a fair and a union with the Ladies Auxiliary. Court General Butler Fraternity elected Hollowood as Chief Ranger and a slate of officers. Other lodges reported election races and social events including a play titled Jerusha Dow's Family Album by the Ladies Circle of Ladd and Whitney Post G A R. Merrimack Valley lodge T O O F MA initiated a member and elected officers, with a pie supper planned for installation night January 5.
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Admiral Farragut Camp
Memorial Hall
Pickering
Leonard P. Richardson
W. J. Carmoon
Bros. Anderson
Atwoo
Boston
Uay
Freda. Lily
Geo. Foster
Lonard PP. Richardson
William J. Cannon
Massachusetts
Merrimack Valley
Lawrence
S. A
Butler
A. Friay
Patrick Hollowood
Fred A. Vally
Michael H. McCue
Dennis J. Coony
Thomas J. O'Hare
Ape Club
Knights of Columbus
Alpinis
Knights
Alpines
Ladd
Whitney Post
Jerusha Dow
Miss McMaster
Mr. Ferguson
Robert Thompson
Merrimack Vanley Lodge
O. F
M. A
Eiec
Noble Grand
Edwin Leith
Thomas McVoy
W. G. Porter
Merritt Johnson
E.ary
G. W. Leith
T. Gron
Wm. Flexney
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Haven & Stout
South Africa
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Charles 8. Proctor
Corey, Milliken & Co
Federal Steel Co
Henry Clews & Co
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Atchison
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Quincy
Rhode Island Big
Santa Fe
Oh Tamarack
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Am. Steel & Wire
Amer Bell Tel
Seres
Dom
Erie
Federal
Federal Steel
Bay Gen
Isted Securities Amer
Iste Royale New
Wees
Johnny
Santa
Dean Santa Claus
John P. Quinn
Dix St
R. R. Bridge
Gorham St
W. E. Stratton
J. A. Handley
Hildreth Building
Over Daily News
Highland
Thorndike
Conani
Central Street
Lowell Lodge
Echo Lodge
Stai H
F. C. Lawrence
M. J. Kittredge
Secreta A. Crowfoo
W. Saige
M. B. Kittredge
A. Hodgson
FE. A. Robertson
Guardian
S Frost
Sntinel
J. Robinson
J. F. Choate
U.S. Oil
U. S. Gil
U. S. Leather
Brooklyn Rapid
Exchange
Colorado
J. L. Rout
Denver
Lee
A. Avery
Dolber’s Fasteners
F. W. Wooster
Wormwood St
Mass
Father John
Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack St
Carleton and Hovey
Merrimack St. Uw
Nicholas G. Norcross
Worthen Street
Arthur J. Cummiskey
Merrimack Street
New York City
Kersey
Chris Hermes
Specialty Cloak and Fur Store
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
Joan Street
Freedman Bros
Ross
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