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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

7

Stock Market Rally Off Early Decline On Tuesday Noon

The New York general list showed strength at noon on Tuesday December 17 with Amalgamated rallying 4 points after an early decline. Copper stocks weakened though rallied briefly with Amalgamated. Notable moves included Adventure down 1 percent to 16, Calumet and Hecla down to 68, Centennial slipping to 12 before a partial recovery, and Quincy down 15 to 13.85.

New York Amalgamated Boston Adventure Anaconda Atlantic Bingham Calumet Hecla Centennial Mass Mohawk Old Dominion Osceola Parrott Quincy Trimountain Wolverine Erie Telephone

Amalgamated Copper Leads Stock Rally After Decline

Amalgamated Copper resumed its downward path then revived to lift the market with gains in Amalgamated to 64 and a broad rally across rails and industrials. Major names moved, including St. Paul, Pennsylvania, N Y C and U S Steel, while copper stocks showed volatility and trading activity persisted through noon. Cotton futures opened easy with nearby months hovering around 8.15 to 8.18 as investors watched reactions to reorganizations and bond moves.

Amalgamated Copper New York Rock Island Anaconda Atchison Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific Ontario and Western Pennsylvania Reading St. Paul Sugar Southern Southern Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel W. U Amalgamated General Electric Long Island

Mrs Anna Ray Quesenberry Marries Dr Root in Carrollton

Carrollton, Dec 16 Mrs Anna Ray Quesenberry daughter of Robert D Ray former state supreme court judge and Dr Oren Root were married here today Root is Elihu Root’s brother and a Hamilton College mathematics professor Mrs Quesenberry was principal of Carrollton high school.

Carrollton, Mo Anna Ray Quesenberry Robert D. Ray State Supreme Court Oren Root Root Elihu Root Hamilton College New York Quesenberry Carrollton High School

Labor's Woe and Capitol Meet for Peaceful Talks

In New York on December 16 labor and capital leaders met under the National Civic Federation to discuss reducing wage and industrial disputes. Prominent attendees included Marcus Hanna, Charles Schwab, Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Potter, and labor figures like John Phillips and John Donnelly. Schwab urged fair minded cooperation while Hanna praised organized labor, sparking apologies from labor delegates for prior views.

New York National Civic Federation Pennsylvania Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Theodore Shaffer American Federation of Labor Oscar Strauss Turkey Marcus A. Hanna Chas. M. Schwab U. S. Steel Corporation Archbishop Ireland H. C. Potter R. Callaway American Locomotive Works E. D. Durand Industrial Commission R. C. Kerens St. Louis R. M. Easly John Phillips The National Hatters’ Union John J. Donnelly Bricklayers’ Union of New York Jas. Ryan International Typographical Union Marcus Marks National Clothing Makers’ Association Potter United States Hanna

Auction sales December 14 list railroads banks and mills

Auction sales dated December 14 list values for Northern Railroad of N H Vermont and Mass R R Co and numerous banks including First Nat Bank South Weymouth and State National Bank as well as manufacturing firms such as Amoskeag and Merrimack Mills and several railroads like Boston and Maine and Connecticut River. Entries show bank and factory names with monetary figures and rail lines.

First Nat. Bank Aerete Pavia Old Colony National Bank National Union Bank National Webster Bank Rts Union Nat. Bank Lowell Railroad Nat'l Bank Suffolk National Bank State National Bank Washington National Bank Wamsutta Mills Atlas Nat'l Bank Colonial Eliot Nat'l Bank First Chess Newton Mass New England Prescott Suffolk Third National Bank Third Third Nat'l Bank Washington Nat'l Bank 135 Manufacturing CO

Richards Welcomes Infant Son Frederick Joseph Richards Jr

In this city on December 16 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Richards. The newborn has been christened Frederick Joseph Richards Jr.

New Sleeping Car Service in Chicago

A new sleeping car service operates from Boston South Station at 6 p m with through travel to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston and Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads. It bills itself as the best quickest safest and only direct double track service from New England to these points. Send for West One A S Hanson General Passenger Agent.

Chicago South Station Boston Buffalo Detroit Albany New York Central Michigan Central New England A. S. Hanson

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestive Health

An old advertisement claims burdock blood bitters strengthen the stomach and make indigestion impossible, suggesting the remedy cures many ills by improving digestion and toning the digestive tract.

Two Men Killed by Lake Shore Train Near Detroit

In Delray, a Detroit suburb, two men were killed and a third injured when a Lake Shore passenger train struck them on foggy tracks while walking to work. The deceased were Charles De Rosier of Ecorse and Fred Weisner of Delray. Ernest Hinselman survived with a broken leg and head injuries. he is expected to recover.

Detroit Mich Delray Lake Shore Charles DE Rosier Ecorse Fred Weisner Ernest Hinselman Hinselman

Gorman Theatre Destroyed by Fire in South Framingham

The Gorman theatre in South Framingham burned today, delaying a Jan 1 opening. The loss, about 20 000, affected owner John W. Gorman of Boston and contractor O Laughlin, with three alarms and high winds aiding flames. Insurance on the building stood at 10 000, while materials were only partially insured.

South Framingham Gorman John W. Gorman Boston O’laughlin

Two New Bishops Named by Pope at Rome Consistory

In Rome on December 16 a consistory named Father John J. O'Connor as bishop of Newark and Father William H. O'Connell as bishop of Portland. The Pope denounced proposed Italian divorce laws in a passionate address urging Italians to oppose such reforms.

Rome John J. O'Connor Newark N. J Wm. H. O'Connell Portland Italy

Among Old Friends at St Joseph’s as Bishop Blesses

Bishop O'Connell of Maine celebrated mass at St Joseph's Church West End Boston. He bestowed a episcopal blessing to the kneeling congregation then breakfasted with Viccar-General Byrne and other Boston clergy. He will stay a few days and attend several receptions and dinners.

Boston St. Joseph's Catholic Church West End O'Connell Maine Viccar-General Byrne St. Joseph’s Church Archdiocese of Boston

Schley Thanks Friends in Open Letter of Gratitude

Washington December 16 1901 Rear Admiral Schley issued a public letter to The Associated Press expressing gratitude for the wave of confidence and support from across the United States. Attorneys Rayner and Teague conferred with him as they plan further action regarding findings of the court of inquiry. Secretary Long agreed to withhold approval of the findings until Schley can file objections.

Washington Isador A. Rayner M. A. Teague Schley Associated Press United States Winfield Scott Schley Dewey Sedley Teague Maclay Secretary Long Pere Ack Asi Navy Yard Geo. Dewey W. S. Schley Long Admiral Schley

Burglars Blow Open Two Steel Safes in Rhinebeck Heist

A gang blew open Rhinebeck post office safes, taking 300 dollars in money and stamps. They failed to open the bank vault, which housed thousands in currency and securities, and abducted carrier Harry Crandall and night watchman Tallerdy, binding and gagging them before fleeing as shots were exchanged with pursuing residents. no injuries reported.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Rhinebeck Harry Crandall Tallerdy

James P. Clare Chosen Captain in M Company

Jas P Clare elected captain of M Company Fifth Regiment M V M succeeding Everard Whittemore who resigned. Charles H Groves declined. Henry C Moore chosen first lieutenant though he asks three days to decide. Clare is a Civil War Spanish American and Philippine War veteran and recently appointed State House messenger. Moore has seven years service with M company and is deemed well qualified.

M Company Fifth Regiment M. W. Stover Jas. P. Clare Everard Whittemore Charles H. Groves Henry C. Moore James P. Clare Gen. Rice Philippines State House Clare Phil Mes Moore

Chelmsford News Briefs Include Illness and Dance

Helen Rix of Flushing New York long ill after set back last summer underwent a surgical operation to save her life with condition reported hopeful. A social dance at the town hall Friday features Griffiths' singing orchestra. Centre boys claim a basketball win over North village misreported. Mr Armstrong and family move to new home on Billerica street.

Helen Dre F. R. Rix Flushing N. Y Town Hall Musicc Griffiths Centre North Village

Stone Case No Prospect of Ransom in three months

Sofia Nov 30. On December 3 it will be three months since Ellen M Stone and Madame Tsilka were abducted by brigands near Banoko Macedonia. There is little chance of release soon. US policy in Turkey has failed to secure a settlement after six weeks of negotiations. Dickinson has returned to Constantinople to consider pressing an ultimatum if ransom is not agreed.

Associated Press Sofia Ellen M. Stone Madame Tsilka Banoko Macedonia Turkey Dickinson Constantinople United States Mr. Dickinson Spencer Eddy

Austro-Hungarian Pressure Aims at Border Quiet

Vienna reports indicate Austria Hungary is pressing Turkey and Bulgaria to curb banditry on their frontiers. The move follows talks between the American minister in Vienna and Count Goluchowski about Miss Stone.

New York Vienna Turkey Bulgaria the Tribune London Count Goluchowski Miss Stone

Brigands to Accept Ransom for Ellen Stone

Washington dispatch reports Spencer Eddy says brigands holding missionary Ellen M. Stone in Constantinople have agreed to release her for 60,000 dollars. Eddy expects she will be in the hands of her friends before Christmas.

Washington Hay Spencer Eddy Constantinople Ellen M. Stone Mr. Eddy Miss Stone

Exhibition of Paintings by Joseph A Nesmith at Public Library

Artist Joseph A Nesmith displays 26 water color views mainly of White Hills Washington Moat Chocorua and Rattle Snake. Works span seasons with rich warm tones and detailed shadows, including Twilight and Buttermilk Hollow. The show runs this week with free admission and highlights nature’s beauty.

Joseph A. Nesmith Public Library White Hills Washington Moat Buttermilk Hollow Mr. Nesmith Whistler and Neal Whistler

Cheap rail excursions to Colorado and Pacific coast

Grand Trunk Railway offers low fares to Colorado and Pacific coast points with $44.40 to Denver and $67.40 to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other Pacific ports. Departures from Lowell every Monday and Wednesday at 32 09 p.m. Call or write Thomas Wynne, travelling passenger agent, 308 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

Grand Trunk Railway System Colorado Pacific Coast Denver Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Lowell Thomas Wynne Washington Street Boston Mass

Imported Solid Back Hair Brushes D0c to $5

Carelton and Hovey offer solid back hair brushes at five dollars each. Demand highlights value of durable grooming tools in shop stock.

Carelton & Hovey

Will Bequests In Medford For Church Building Society

The will of the late Mrs. Matilda T. Haskins filed in Middlesex probate in East Cambridge provides for several bequests. Up to 700 dollars is set aside for the Congregational Church Building Society to construct a church and parsonage named James Church in the west, in memory of Galen James and Rev. Horace James. The remainder will be divided equally among Congregational charitable societies including the Woman’s Board of Missions and the American Missionary Association, with offices in Boston.

Matilda T. Haskins Medford Middlesex County East Cambridge Congregational Church Building Society Congregational House Boston James Church Woman’s Board of Missions Woman's Home Missionary Association American Missionary Asociation New York

Testament clause for church society residue share

A probate statement specifies that the church and parsonage are part of the residue and that the Congregational Church Building Society receives a $700 per person share if the residue suffices. if not, the society shall not share in the residue.

Congregational Church Building Society

Young man shot by Marx cannot recover

James Q. Stiff of Oak Grove Virginia, shot while with others attempting to chastise Herbert Marx at Marx home, was moved from Emergency hospital to his home in Washington. Doctors say his condition is hopeless and he cannot recover.

Herbert Marx Washington James Q. Stiff Oak Grove

New Hampshire Bank Pays Dividend to Depositors

Claremont New Hampshire December 17 The assignees of the Sullivan Institution for Savings began distributing a dividend of 7144 percent among depositors since the bank failed earlier. Announced that total dividends distributed reach 62 percent.

Claremont N. H Sullivan Institution For Savings

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