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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1902

Page

7

Irregular Opening in New York Stock Market

On December 16 in New York the stock market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper and many leaders showing gains while St Paul and Louisville lagged. By 11 a.m. dealings grew confused and a Pacifics grouping formed as leaders like St Paul Sugar Manhattan and Amalgamated advanced, with top performers about a point above prior close and Sugar up 24 percent.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Colorado Southern Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island St. Paul Sugar Southern Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Pacifics The Cealers Consolidated Gas Virginia-Carolina Chemical Preferred American Express

Market features open steady with varied futures data

New York features opened steady with futures for January at 8.48, February 8.34, March 7.35, April 8.36, May 8.38, June 8.38, July 8.42, August 8. September offered at 8.00.

New York

Stephen C Baker 92 dies after pneumonia at Oakland Street home

Stephen Chandler Baker aged 92 years and two months died Monday night at 43 Oakland street after a recent illness. He once served as a New York patrolman and sustained injuries in a Civil War riot. Survived by wife Martha, 87, a son killed in the war, a sister Mrs Simpson in the city, a Nashua brother, and Mrs Lane, a sister living with the couple.

Stephen Chandler Baker Oakland Street Baker Lowell Martha New York

Funeral of Miss Mary Mooney Held At Immaculate Conception

The funeral for Miss Mary Mooney took place yesterday from her home at 98 East Merrimack Street. A 9 o'clock Mass at Immaculate Conception was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Lawrence. The choir directed by Mr. P P Haggerty sang the Gregorian mass as bearers Irving L Jones Patrick F Roach Stephen Flynn Thomas Dunlavey and John and James Grog an assisted. Floral tributes included a pillow from Wm Mooney and other pieces from family and friends. The body was sent to New York on the 11 Yelock train via Undertaker Molloy.

Mary Mooney East Merrimack Street Immaculate Conception Church Fr. Lawrence O. M. Ll P.P. Haggerty Irving L. Jones Patrick F. Roach Stephen Flynn Thomas Dunlavey John James Grogan Wm. Mooney Misses Road Sarah Doherty Mary B. Feeney Katherine Burke Margaret Finn Katherine Hughes Mary Daly Michael Cannon New York Undertaker Molloy

Vanderbilt's Condition Remains Critical, Doctor Reports

New York December 16 Dr Austin Flint visited Cornelius Vanderbilt early this morning and said Vanderbilt remains very sick with no change since yesterday. The crisis is not expected to pass for two or three days, the physician added.

New York Austin Flint Cornelius Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt

Larceny Case in Police Court Involves Morse Cronin

Edward Morse and Mary Cronin faced larceny charges in Albion police court over $50 taken from John Bryan on December 11. Bryan testified he slept in his room after inviting Morse and Cronin. $100 had been taken, leaving $50 missing, with witness accounts from McMonigle Wilkinson and Denby detailing events and relationships. The defense argued the complainant was intoxicated and the alleged act unclear, while the prosecution called it a badger game. both defendants were held on $400 bonds for the superior court’s February session.

Edward Morse Mary Cronin John Bryan Bryan Merrimack Street Albion Block Morse Cronin Mr. Bryan W. A. Hogan Fred FE. McMonigle McMonigle Parker Manchester Nhs John Denby Dutton Street Edward James Hogan McMonnigle Welch Superior Court

Personal ad seeks refined man 40 to 55 at home

A gentleman of domestic tastes wishes the acquaintance of a refined age between 40 and 55 living at home address M. C. D. 597 Besex street Lynn Muse. All that is new and desirable in neckwear for men to $1.50. Mr. L. Bailey & Co 69 Merrimack street.

Besex Street Lynn, Muse Mr. L. Bailey & Co Merrimack Street

Last Words in Blondin Murder Trial in Boston Court

Court heard closing arguments in the Blondin murder case as James F. Owens and Attorney General Herbert Parker addressed jurors. Owens attacked circumstantial evidence and motive while Parker urged a just verdict, asserting motive, method, and the safety of the Commonwealth.

Blondin Boston James F. Owens Green Street Middlesex Owens Commonwealth Canada Chelmsford Margaret Emma Blondin Providence

Close Call Asphyxiation From Gas In Chestnut Street Home

Mrs Rebecca Hillman and her daughter nearly suffocated by gas from a stove in their sleeping room at 72 Chestnut Street. Neighbors and Officer Creahan revived the daughter after a dazed state. the mother recovered after being taken outside. Gas escape occurred through an open door.

Rebecca Hillman Chestnut Street Miss Hillman

Acting Mayor Responds On Coal Shortage In Lowell

Message from Acting Mayor Badger to President Baer reports no coal available for Lowell MA. Storm delays shipments and empty barges. Coal will be sent to New England depots for distribution. Boston agent to assist as possible. Signed CLE Henderson.

Badger Baer Lowell W. FE Masa Merc Baer Wessels New England Boston Cle. Henderson

Foot and Mouth Disease Detected in Littleton Cattle

In Littleton W L Pickard dairy herd twelve cows infected with foot and mouth disease. Prompt eradication steps to be taken. Disease previously appeared locally weeks ago but relief measures nearly stamped it out.

Littleton Dee W.L. Pickard

Inaccuracy in Direction of Diriva on Italian Cruiser

Rome reports a United States statement claiming Signor Diriva, the minister of Mary at Caracas, boarded the Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan at La Guatura. The note appears incorrect and lacks corroboration from local sources.

Rome United States Signor Diriva Mary Caracas Giovanni Bausan la Guatra

Supreme Court recess announced for two weeks

Washington December 15 Chief Justice Fuller said the supreme court would recess on December 22 for two weeks. Justice Fuller projected the court would resume business by early January with standard calendar procedures.

Washington Fuller ¢ Y Supreme Court

Subpoenas on Bankers as Canfield Faces Civil Suit Threat

New York December 15 subpenas served on Lewisohn and A A Houseman bankers and on others tied to Richard Canfield's gambling houses. Regents say immunity clause may not shield respondents while Canfield threatens civil action for raid damages. Reginald Vanderbilt not summoned. guests at a birthday party may have been implicated.

New York Stock Exchange Richard Canfield Lewisohn A. A. Houseman Reginald C. Vanderbilt Jesse Lewisohn Lewisohn Bros A. A. Houseman & Co London Berlin Brooks Canfield Jerome Dame Age

Halt Ordered in Venezuelan Waters The British Commander

London reports that orders may have been sent to the British commander in Venezuelan waters to take no further aggressive action for now pending a decision on the arbitration proposal.

London Associated Press Venezuelan Oon

British Denies Responsibility for Venezuelan Ship Sinking

In the House of Commons Lord Cranborne denied that the British commander caused the sinking of Venezuelan ships. He said the German commodore deemed it necessary to sink two ships and Britain bore no responsibility. Mr Schwann moved to adjourn Venezuelan talks. debate to follow.

London Lord Cranborne House of Commons Great Britain Schwann

Press reports say Puerto Cabello bombardment limited to fortifications

Washington confirms the Anglo German bombardment at Puerto Cabello did not target inhabitants or fire on the town. The move was not a violation of international law as 24 hours notice was not required for fortified areas. US policy signals potential protest only if peaceful blockade affects American ships. Bow en Bowen’s arbitration stance is noted amid Crete precedent and alarm over future enforcement.

Washington Bowen Puerto Cabello United States Anr Americcan Venezuela Hay State Department Crete Sherman Pardeoiv Bowen Hive

Christmas Towels and Suspenders At Local Shops

Beautiful damask towels with hem or fringe are suggested as Christmas gifts priced at 26c each. Also offered are new suspenders from 25c to 2.00, available at O Donnell and Gilbride Co and Mr L Bailey and Co on merchant street.

O'Donnell & Gilbride CO

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Stock Market New York Market Philip R. Hovey Investment Securities State Spencer Task & Co Pine St New York Stock Exchange Bright Sears & Co Chas, N Woodward Middlesex Street Mass Boston Stock Exchange Edwin S. Hooley & Co Simmons & Slade New York Stock Nachange Amalgamated Western Union Din Case MR. Owens Justice Gray Bilondin Expressman Dean Sullivan Lexington Fle Casey Tie Yale Hamilton Sheridan Hennigan Howard Street J. W. Blondin Herbert Parker State of Massachusetts Wes Courier-Citizen CO MR. Baer Bankers England Port Cabello Mer. Hinek Nicholas G. Norcross Insurance Central Street Lowell, Mass
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