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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
8
The Boston and New York stock markets showed firmer money and light demand on Thursday afternoon December 21. Union Pacific led openings with heavy buying and scarce supply, while New York Central surged on favorable Saturday expectations and pending developments.
Futures opened steady with December at 11.56 to 11.60 and March at 11.92. Spot market closed quiet, 20 points lower at middling uplands 12.10 and middling gulf 9.12.35. sales reported 750 bales.
New York stocks show early strength with gains in St. Paul New York Central and others, led by Union Pacific and Philadelphia, but by noon heavy selling pushes prices down as Tennessee Coal Northern Pacific and others retreat. Afternoon trading stabilizes with modest advances in New York Central and Brooklyn Transit while locals remain firm.
Activity in the standard railroads sends ripples through the exchange as rumors of trouble surface and are promptly denied, shaping intraday sentiment and prompting cautious investor reactions.
The report covers copper market moves with United Metals Selling Co halting first quarter 1906 orders. New York stock seats fetch 90,000 and 91,000 dollars each. London reports visible copper in England and France and afloat, down 226 tons since Dec 1. Massachusetts Electric stockholders' meeting, Boston and Maine earnings peak, and various railroad and industrial stock activity are noted along with Santa Fe Central and New Mexico plans.
Continued from page one the governor stated he knew the claim true and that he had no communication with the president on the speakership. He added that while the president would not interfere he believes the president would be pleased if the assembly chose Mr. Wadsworth as Speaker.
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Washington reports a Chinese revolt risk with gunboats capable of reaching Shanghai. Foreign settlements rely on a strong volunteer guard led by British arms, organized like era regiments, with Americans and Britons prominent. In Washington, the State Department cites 1500 sailors marines and volunteers guarding streets as viceroy returns and a mixed court may reopen Saturday.
Victoria B C December 21 Chinese officials at Pekin say they cannot halt the boycott against American goods. A dispatch notes the American minister reported a plan in Congress to repay the Boxer indemnity of 20 million dollars, but passage would be difficult due to the ongoing boycott. Na Tang replied the government had issued repeated instructions to end the boycott, but it continued.
A cruiser detached from the French squadron at Saigon is heading to Shanghai. Officials call the move a precaution since French interests remain unharmed so far. Disturbances occurred in the international concession, separate from the French concession. An imperial edict from Pekin was issued today.
Prompt after energetic representations by foreign ministers, authorities expect the Shanghai disturbance to cease. Officials indicate a resolution is near as messages and diplomatic talks proceed to restore order and resume normal operations.
Weston B Waterman, a Salvation Army picket, carried a street bird and umbrella across Merrimack Street when a car struck, sending Waterman and gear to the pavement. Motorman Frank Bancroft halted the vehicle quickly. Waterman escaped with minor injuries and no broken bones. The bird and rain shield were damaged, but no serious harm occurred.
New York on December 21 as the insurance investigators began sessions with state Superintendent Hendricks and staff present. Francis Renuricks, Isaac Vannderpoel, and Col Appieton testified alongside Howard Stokes of Bankers Life. Hendricks listed appointees, including A S Martin PF Bulkeley and V W Gardner, and noted salaries and duties within the department.
Washington Dec 21 With adjournment for the holidays on todays program only a few members were in their places when the house met An agreement allowed Mr Loverig of Massachusetts and Mr Burleson of Texas to print remarks on cotton crop statistics in the Record Mr Williams of Mississippi filed the minority views on the Philippine tariff bill Permission was refused to print both majority and minority reports in the Record Speaker Cannon ordered the house adjourned until Jan 4
Washington December 21 John H Gearin the newly appointed senator from Oregon attended the senate and took the oath of office at the vice president desk escorted by colleague Fulton He is the first Democrat from Oregon since Minter in 1887 The senate met in executive session at 12 96 pm and adjourned until January 4 1906
The Roston police board has submitted to Attorney General Herbert Parker a letter from District Attorney John B. Moran urging revocation of liquor licenses at the Rex and Young’s hotels, calling on the state appointees and classifiers to take action.
Reports describe a coordinated strike onset tied to financial pressure and worker discipline. Meetings of liberal and revolutionary groups favored action while Moscow newspapers face mandated cessation. Doctors' union pledges strike funding and plans to boycott nonparticipating physicians.
Tokio December 21 Field Marshal Yamaga ta has been named president of the privy council. Admiral Togo in his farewell to the officers and men of the combined Japanese fleet warned to remain ready for emergencies. He closed with Victors, tie your helmet strings tighter.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this bank for the choice of directors and the transaction of any other business that may legally come before such meeting will be held at the banking routines of a bank on Tuesday January 16 1908 at 10 30 a m. F am Ase Cashier Lowell Mass December 11 1905.
From St Petersburg a report says Moscow residents bought candles and supplies while stores closed and telegraph offices closed again. Strike leaders threaten an armed revolution as Governor General Doubassoff takes control of the late Grand Duke Sergius palace and vows to crush agitators in support of the autocracy.
The government reports show trains carrying troops into the Baltic provinces are halted by insurgents. Several Cossacks in a car were captured and disarmed beyond Dorpat. Russian forces reclaimed the town of Tukum from the insurgents.
Erie, Pennsylvania showcases large industrial growth with plans to expand as a manufacturing and distribution hub. The text notes potential site advantages and supplier opportunities surrounding silk hosiery production and packaging, highlighting local business prospects and economic development.
A window display shows a scientific gyroscope top with wire around its edge and a balanced tip, advertised as a fun educational toy. The item is described as sold only by Howard at 197 Central Street.
The meeting for the Prescott National Bank of Lowell to elect directors and to transact any legal business will be held at the bank rooms on No Central Street on Tuesday January 9 at 9 o'clock a m E E Sawyer cashier Lowell Mass Dec 1906
The Wamesit National Bank will hold a meeting at its banking rooms on Tuesday January 1 at 2 o clock p m for the election of Directors and any other lawful business. E Goulding Cashier Lowell Mass Dec 15 193.
Lowell readers learn a new hair growth preparation marketed as Dr Wilson's Life to the Hair. Claiming roots, the product promises non greasy results and a glossy look, endorsed by testimonials from Cornelia Stevens of Boston.
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