Bull market buoyant with strong gains in stocks
Stock market opened buoyant echoing a bull campaign after Saturday’s strong close. Amalgamated rose 34, Anaconda up 1 percent, Butte and Boston 3, Old Dominion 1, Parrott 14, with New York rails gaining while Sugar and T C I declined briefly. The floor attendance hit a multi year high as London buyers push prices higher and brokers rush to fill orders.
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Boston
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Butte
Old Dominion
Parrott
New York
Sugar
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
London
Wall Street
Rock Island
Henry O. Havemeyner
Am. Sugar Ref. Co
Pteei
Atchison
Atchison Pfd
Lobucco
Lluty
Brooklyn R
Canada South
C.C. CO
N.J
Chesa. & O
Buty
Los
C.B
C.& G. Est’p
Oh CO. & Re Dy
Ccsccccee
Col. F. & Iron
del. & Hud
Erie Rail
Feueral Steel
Manhattan
Lily
Ng Il Metropolitan
Pfd
Mo. Pac
New York Ce
No. Pacific
No. Pacific Pfu
Tig
Dle Penn Railroad
People’s Gas
Phila, & Eadh
Beauin
Oy Bt. Faul
Seee Js
Pacific
Abby So. Ball Ptd
Union Pac
U.S
Lobby Fitchburg
Mining Amalgamated Os
Arnold
Bingham
Baltic
Calumet
Isle Roya
Dominion
Parrot
Rhode Island
Utah
Wolverine
Erie
N. E
Benson's Plasters Praised as Superior Remedy
Benson's Plasters claim rapid relief for coughs and colds by delivering medicine through the skin. They’re marketed as safer and quicker than internal remedies, with immediate chest or back application benefits and claims of many awards and thousands of endorsing physicians. Sold by druggists with prepaid postage on orders in the United States.
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United States
Stsnbury & Johnson, Mfg
Chemists
New York
Interest noted except 760 shares in Bright Sears report
A brief financial note indicates interest remains with the exception of 760 shares. The report, attributed to Bright, Sears & O, outlines stock positions and exclusions as part of a larger disclosure.
Whiskey in a Kentucky election sparks Grant county primary
Williamstown reports a county primary to pick Democratic nominees for eight offices with over forty candidates. A liquor-fueled, high-spending race is unfolding as candidates use whiskey and money. one man bought five barrels for election day and total spending nears nine thousand dollars for sheriff. Courier-Journal correspondent notes many saloons active around Thanksgiving, with sixteen jugs carried by as many men.
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Grant
Grant County
Eigct
Itte
Ald Itte
Williamstown
Courier-Journal
Williametown
Loutaville Courier-Journal
Narrow escape in Chelmsford as electric car collides with milk wagon
In Chelmsford a south street terminus scene at 10 30 Saturday forenoon ended with Geo O Spaulding's milk wagon struck by a speeding electric car. Spaulding was thrown, severely cut on the head, and only slightly concussed, later taken home for care. A nearby Unitarian meeting featured Rev C T Billings and Rev Geo Badger discussing faith, church unity, and service. The Napoleon discussion at Mrs Burnham's home and Central Congregational church fair profits of 350 were noted.
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South Street
J. Adams Bartlett
Geo. O. Spaulding
Spaulding
Unitarian Church
C. T. Billings
Lowell
Geo. H. Badger
New England
American Unitarian Association
Billings
God
Christ
Jesus
Man
Mr. Badger
Badger
Unitarian Mission
Crawford Burnham
Fletcher Street
Literary Union
Napoleon
Central Congregational Church
One Night in a Railway Waiting Room
An evocative sketch of a city railway waiting room at night shows hurried families, a dying baby, and strangers turning compassionate. A mother calls for a doctor while railroad folk and travelers respond with quiet aid as dawn reveals a city still awake to its burdens.
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Hackman
America
John
Selma
Putnam and Son Holiday Gift Display Opens
Putnam and Son showcases a holiday display of new items suitable as gifts for men. The shop emphasizes fashion, quality, and fair prices with a customer friendly return policy: if not pleased, bring it back.
A House Coat Styles Hit With Two-Tone Plaids
The advertisement highlights new house coats in plain cloth and two toned plaids with coordinated collars pockets and cuffs. They are moderately priced with selections at 2.95 4.95 and up to 8.45.
Bath Wraps and Blanket Robes Offered in Eiderlawn Fabrics
Long and loose bath wraps and blanket robes for men, made from eiderlawn cloths in proper colors or from imported German blankets. Original combos, not too bold for home wear. Prices range from $2.95 to $11.00.
Women's Umbrellas Display in Lowell Promises Fine Choice
A Lowell shop highlights an extensive umbrella display featuring dainty handles in pearl ivory horn and silver, with prices from 95 cents to 34.95. Mocha gloves in new tan slate shades are paired with Perrin Freres dress gloves, priced at 1.48 and 1.85, plus boys gloves and wool options highlighted for value.
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Lowell
Perrin” Freres
Men s Umbrellas Surpass All in Fine Silks and Woods
A selection of men s umbrellas offered with attractive handles in natural wood ivory horn and silver mounted. These umbrellas are priced from 95e to 4.95 and are presented as superior yet affordable coverings for gentlemen.
Holiday Neckwear Exhibition of New Silk Scarfs
Beautiful silks selected for Christmas buyers with over one hundred dozen neckwear on view. New designs in Imperials Tecks Four-in-hand Scarfs Batwing Cravats and Butterflies. Silk lined scarves priced at 75 cents to 95 cents, with quality and latest New York shapes.
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New York
Rainproof coats and leather cases advertised
The catalog describes waterproof rain coats made in the shop with long loose fits and satin yokes, offered in oxford and tan at 14.55. Also advertised are solid sole leather cases with steel frames and brass locks at 4.95, leather cases resembling alligators at 5.95, and fibre cases at 1.95.
Silk Suspenders And Fancy Shirts In New Spring Styles
An assortment of elegant suspenders in new designs and colors with fine Jacquard effects and heraldic emblems, many with sterling buckles, priced from 47c to 1.75. Arm elastics in bright hues with bows and enamel buckles. The New Shirts for spring 1901 priced around 95c, with novel tie sprig patterns. boys fancy dress shirts in new styles with stiff bosoms and detached cuts, priced 38c to 45c.
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Ecvensvnees
Mountain trekker crosses Andes on foot in winter
Charles N Simpson of West Virginia recounts a perilous winter crossing of the Andes from Mendoza to Valparaiso with a companion who deserted his ship in Buenos Aires. They faced thirst hunger and freezing winds, slept by a water tank and in a cabin, paid high prices for meals, and finally reached the coast to continue to San Francisco. Simpson, now penniless, reflects on the ordeal and says he would trade the experience for money.
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Charles N. Simpson
West Virginia
San Francisco
South America
Andes Mountains
Simpson
England
Buenos Ayres
Chili
Pacific Ocean
Mendoza
Andes
Pacife
Valparaiso
Besn
Huenos Ayres
Pacific
George Temple
Mendosa
Europe
Lee
Temple
Calle
Vaiparatea
San Diego
Beulah Land
Andee
Rocky Mountains
San Francisco Chronicle
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American Woolen Co. Commons
Preferred
China
West Indies
Philip R. Hovey
This Diy
State Street
Pacific Coast Company
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Lowell R. R
Boston & Maine R R. R
Maga, Electric Co
Brockton
Mass, Electric
Old Colony Trust Co
Electric Co
Benson
Pain
Bright, Sears & O
Fancis Henshaw & CO
National Hamilton
Suffolk Bank
Lv State Bank
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Amory Manufacturing Co
Merrimack Manufacturing
Connecticut River Railroad Co
Fitchbur
Mt. Bowder
Quincy Railroad Oridge
RB. L. Day
Merchants Bank
Gaiea
National Asion Loan
National Bank of the Repute
Hide & Leather Bank
National Exchange Bank
First Nat Bank
Lynn M
Naumkeag Nat Bank
Salem
Merchant’s Nat Bank
Salem Mass
Dedham
Mass
Nat Bank
Bates Mfr
Lyman Mills
Everett Mills
Franklin Co
Lewiston
Mora
Amory Mig Co
Mancheter Mins
Boston Revere B & Lyno Rex
Kentucky
Chelmsford
Putnam & Son
Women’s Umbrellas
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