New York Stocks Open Strong in Dec 22 Market
The New York stock market opened strong with Amalgamated Copper and several leaders advancing. Louisville St Paul Canadian Pacific and Sugar rose 1.1 percent, with large gains in Reading Erie Rock Island and U S Steel on heavy trading. By 11 am optimism widened as Sugar and St Paul led and other rails and specialties gained, though a brief pullback occurred before further advances.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern Railway
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Western Union
Kansas & Texas
U. S. Steel
Chicago
Great Western
North American
Futures opened firm on New York market
New York reports futures opening firm with December nominal and January at 8.61, February 8.55, March 8.38, April 8.36, May 8.38, June 8.38, July 8.38, and August offered at 8.22.
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New York
Electric roads to unite under common control in Massachusetts
The Advertiser notes Massachusetts Electric common is quietly consolidating. It predicts all electric roads in the state, including the L, will soon operate under one direction as lines from the north and Newton-Waltham system Neenter Park Street station converge. The L cannot absorb them legally due to a 5 cent continuous ride limit, but a unified system appears likely when a common standard is reached.
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Massachusetts
Scollay Square
Newton-Waltham
Park Street
Marine News Steamer St Louis Arrives From Southampton
In New York on December 22 the steamer St Louis from Southampton has arrived, bringing the latest marine news from the transatlantic voyage.
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New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Bank forgers sentenced. one commits suicide in cell
London December 20. Three bank note forgers—Philip Bernstein, Solomon Barmash, and William Barmash—pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Old Bailey this morning. Bernstein and Solomon Barmash received 20 and 15 years respectively, William Barmash 10 years. After being remanded to cells, Solomon Barmash shot and killed himself.
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London
Old Bailey
Philip Bernstein
Solomon Barmash
Wm. Barmash
Christmas Day Morning Mail Delivery And Gifts To Carriers
A single morning delivery will occur on Christmas day causing carriers to work beyond dinner hour. A large foreign mail arrived, while Boston and New York mails were late. Many carriers received gifts on Saturday, as donors, leaving town for the holidays, gave muulers gloves handkerchiefs and cash. One Belvidere district recipient received substantial cash gifts.
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Boston
New York
Uncle Sam
Belvidere
Youngest Civil War drummer boy dies in Shamokin
William Taylor, who died at his father John W. Taylor's home in Shamokin, claimed to be the youngest northern soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted at 12 years, nine months, and two days as a drummer boy in the Eighty-fourth Regiment formed at Huntingdon, Pa., on August 15, 1861.
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Shamokin
William Taylor
John W. Taylor
Eighty-fourth
Huntingdon
Brazil Chamber Ratifies Extradition Treaty With United States
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies ratified the extradition treaty with the United States. It also authorized a government loan to improve Rio de Janeiro’s sanitary conditions and approved government leases of the railways.
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New York
Brazilian Chamber of Deputies
Rio Janeiro
United States
Obituary for Albert E. Hill in city home
Albert E. Hill died Sunday night at his home on 304 High Street aged 49 years and 4 months. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs. B. F. Gately and Miss Clara B. Hill, both residents of the city.
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Albert E. Hill
High Street
B. F. Gately
Clara B. Hill
Hill Funeral Services Set At Home
In this city on Sunday December 21 Albert E Hill aged 49 years and 4 months. Funeral services will be at his home 304 High street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited.
Alexander Cumnock elected vice president at Mechanics Savings Bank
Mr. Alexander G. Cumnock has been elected a Vice-President and Trustee of the Mechanics Savings Bank in Lowell and duly qualified. Attest: Charles C. Hutchinson, Clerk. Lowell, December 20, 1902.
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Alexander G. Cumnock
The
Mechanics Savings Bank
Lowell
Charles C. Hutchinson
Still a mystery in Mrs Wilson death inquiry
Still a mystery surrounds the death of Mrs Julia Wilson of Ashford as coroner Bill of Danielson leads a brief session in Willimantic. witness James Calnen testified about alcohol bought for Leila Manson who is jailed in Brooklyn on suspicion of poisoning. The coroner took body parts to Hartford for analysis and hinted at possible future arrests but expected none.
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Willimantic
Conn
Julia Wilson
Ashford
Bill of
Manson
Mr. Calnen
James Calnen
Danielson
Wind kills Brookline infant as horse tramples
In Brookline on December 19 a sudden gust toppled a baby carriage striking Halvin Barrett, 2% year old daughter of Harrison D. Barrett. The horse owned by E F Crosby trod on the child fracturing the skull. She died at Children’s Hospital at 6 PM after being treated by Dr. Shanahan.
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Boston
Halvin Barrett
Harrison D. Barrett
Kent Street
Brookline
Washington Street
Catherine Hughes
E. F. Crosby
Shanahan
Children's Hospital
Huntington Avenue
Rose Has Rare Disease Affects Theatre Manager
New York December 20 a commission appointed by the supreme court heard testimony on Harry Rose Garrick theatre stage manager who killed his wife on November 27. Dr Robert S Newton a nervous and mental diseases specialist testified Rose has acromegaly a disease discovered in 1886 and that he is mentally unfit. He said acromegaly affects giants begins at the base of the brain with fingers and toes growing equal length and skin with a peculiar odor. Rose has all the symptoms and imagines he is a millionaire. Dr Walter H Conley gave similar testimony and Rose was present.
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New York
Harry Rose
Garrick Theatre
Supreme Court
Rose
Robert S. Newton
East Forty-fourth Street
Newton
Walter H. Conley
West Thirty-ninth Street
Witness Missing Ties Conspiracy Case To Local Flight
Mollie Deskin, once a maid at Henry M Bennett’s stock farm, vanished in Freehold New Jersey as her testimony for the state in the conspiracy case involving Miss Laura Biggar Dr Hendricks and ex Justice Stanton remained uncertain. Prosecution lawyers alone reportedly know her whereabouts. the court denied defense access to verify her location unless she was found in the reported room.
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Freehold
N. J
Mollie Deskin
Henry M. Bennett
Laura Biggar
Dr. Hendricks
Justice of the Peace
Mills reports full funding of Methodist offering drive
Rochester report states Rev BE Mills confirms the entire 26 million dollar three year appeal has been raised in cash and pledges. Over half a million for educational purposes arrived in 45 days as final report prep continues ahead of a watch night in Trinity church Springfield on New Year's night spearheaded from the Bishops call.
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Rochester
N. Y
BE. H. Mills
Methodist Episcopal Bank Offering Fund
Blizzard Blocks Colorado Rail Lines In Snowstorm
A 24 hour Wyoming blizzard has reached northern and eastern Colorado, crippling rail service into Denver. Rock Island trains are stuck at Goodland, Colorado. an overnight departure was abandoned. Union Pacific is blocked between Denver and Cheyenne. mountain routes are severely delayed and snowplows are dispatched to blockades.
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Denver
Col
Wyoming
Colorado
Rock Island
Goodland
Eas
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Temporary Fire Chief Appointed in New York
Fire Commissioner Sturgis officially declared Fire Chief Edward Croker out of the department. Deputy Chief Charles D. Purroy was ordered to report for duty as temporary chief while Croker's case awaits court resolution.
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Croker
New York
Edward Croker
Fire Department
Sturgis
Chas. D. Purroy
Purroy
German turret ship Wittelsbach Floated Near Korsor
Korsor Denmark Dec 20 The German turret ship Wittelsbach which ran aground near Korsor on December 16 was refloated this morning.
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Korsor
Denmark
Wittelsbach
Here
Roosevelt Leaves Washington for Rapidan for Rest
President Roosevelt and family depart Washington at 12:05 PM for Rapidan Virginia seeking rest after Congress convened and Venezuelan crisis. Accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt and four children Theodore Jr Kermit Archie and Ethel with Assistant Secretary Loeb and two Secret Service officers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore
Kermit
Archie
Ethel
Rapidan
Joseph Wilmer
White House
Cortelyou
Grant
Congress
Secret Service
Southern Railway
Struggle for Life in Rochester Spouse Assault Case
Orrin T. Hilliard of Rochester NH was arraigned before Judge Wentworth on a charge of assaulting his wife with intent to kill. Held without bail for the February grand jury term after pleading not guilty. He allegedly drove her from their home in night clothing, struck her with a flat iron, and pursued her to a barn then a neighbor’s house where she defended herself.
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Rochester
N. H
Orrin T. Hilliard
Wentworth
Hilliard
Police Notes Report On Local Arrests
Mary Rouleau an elderly resident about 60 was arrested by Officer Duncan from a Boott corporation house. She was persuaded to rise from a hallway and taken to the police station. John F Cunningham and William Howard were arraigned in police court for a Friday night can rushing scam.
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Bingham
Davey
Market Street
Howard
Cunningham
Duncan
Mary Rouleau
House
Boott Corporation
Mary
John Ff. Cunningham
William Howard
Cun
Coal Strike Commission Bill Passed Before Holiday Recess
In Washington on December 20 a small House quorum of fewer than 75 members moved to finish the coal strike commission bill and the urgent deficiency bill before the break. Speaker Cannon announced the need for action, the conference report on the coal bill was adopted without discussion, and the House adjourned to January 5, 1903 after enrollment and signing.
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Washington
House
Cannon
Senate
Coal Strike Commission
Philippine currency bill advances in Senate before holidays
Washington December 20 27 senators sat as the Senate opened for the last session before Christmas. Senator Lodge reported the Philippine currency bill and announced it would be called up at the morning hour. The coal strike arbitration conference report was presented by Senator Allison noting the retained Senate salary provision but approval of $15 per day for commissioners expenses.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Conference Committee
House
Lodge
Committee On
Philippines
Trains Wrecked in New Jersey Collision
In White House New Jersey a collision between a freight train and a coal train on the Central Railroad of New Jersey killed J A Johnson fireman from Manasquan and badly hurt James Decker fireman from Rockport Pa. Ramsey Sutton engineer of the coal train was slightly hurt. Twenty five cars wrecked four tracks blocked for hours officials withheld blame.
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Flemington
N. J
J. A. Johnson
Manasquan
James Decker
Rockport
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
White House
Decker
Ramsey Sutton
December Cadet Examinations Begin at West Point
West Point cadet corps start semi annual exams in December for the first time in academy history. 180 meritorious cadets will receive Christmas leave while others are debarred for discipline demerits. Many cadets stay for holidays due to distance from home.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Stock auction discloses Seaconner line losses in Fall River
In Fall River on December 20 two hundred one shares of Seaconner Steamboat Co stock were sold at auction for 10050 dollars. The shares were pledged by Captain Julius A Pett y, the missing manager, to cover notes totaling 13000 dollars tied to his purchase of a controlling interest in the line.
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Fall River
Seaconner Steamboat Company
Julius A. Pettey
Steamboat Company
Red D S S Line Caracas Leaves San Juan for La Guaira
New York dispatch reports the Red D S S Line steamer Caracas sailed from San Juan this afternoon and will not reach the blockade port of La Guaira until Tuesday next. The vessel is due at Curaçao on Monday.
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New York
Red DS. S. Line
San Juan
Caracas
la Cguaira
Curacoa
Delaware & Hudson absorbs Adirondack railway route
New York on December 20 1900 it was announced that the Delaware and Hudson Railway company had acquired the Adirondack railway running from Saratoga to North Creek and would operate it as part of the Saratoga division.
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New York
The
Delaware & Hudson Railway Company
Adirondack Railway
Saratoga
North Creek
Pope's Appointments Shifts Chicago and Pittsburgh Hierarchy
Rome announces the Pope has signed the transfer elevating Bishop James E. Quigley of Buffalo to archbishop of Chicago and naming Rev. J. F. Regis Canevin of St. Paul Cathedral Pittsburgh as coadjutor bishop of Pittsburgh.
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Rome
James E. Quigley
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
J. F. Regis Canevin
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pittsburg
Mrs Grant Services In Washington For Grant Widow
In Washington on December 20 a funeral service for Julia Dent Grant was held in the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal church. President Roosevelt, cabinet members, and many dignitaries attended. The casket was later moved to New York with the family and attendants accompanying the remains.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Takira
Army
Navy
Marine
Julia Dentrant
General Grant
New York
Pennsylvania
Casey
James Casey
Jules Casey
Annie Dent
Garrish Smith
Grant Smith
Lieut. Moray
F. D. Grant
U. S. Grant
Sartoris
U. S. Grant, Jr
Miss Sartoris
Commander Sharp
Grant
Cowles
T. A. Bingham
U.S. A
Frank M. Bristol
Bristol
Funeral for Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant Held in Riverside Mausoleum
In the Riverside drive mausoleum a brief service for Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant drew about 500 guests including Gov Odell Major Low Secretary Root and numerous military and civic leaders. The rites by Bishop Andrews and Bishop MacKay-Smith opened with Lead Kindly Light and closed with The Land Beyond the Sea and Abide With Me.
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New York
Riverside Drive
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Gov
Odell
Major Low
Root
Barker
James Grant Wilson
Granville Dodge
Horatio C. King
Charles F. Roe
Melancholy Brunswick man tries suicide in Fall River
Cyrille Tremblay, 28, of Brunswick Maine, attempted self harm by striking his head with a rock and cutting himself at a quarry. He was found bleeding and is in City hospital with superficial injuries. Melancholia is linked to a missing message from his mother.
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Fall River
Cyrille Tremblay
Brunswick
Tremblay
City Hospital
Man narrowly escapes gas death in Arlington hotel room
A man identified as William H. McCoy, about 38, narrowly escaped asphyxiation from a gas jet in Arlington hotel room 33 after lodging Friday night. He was found unconscious, revived, and later improving at a hospital. investigators suspect accidental gas leak due to a four inch open window.
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William H. McCoy
Arlington Hotel
Lowell
McCoy
Sullivan
Marconi wireless messages praise Marconi feat
The Times reports Ottawa congratulates Britain on Marconi’s achievement through a wireless message signed by Acting Premier Cartwright. A Rome note says King Victor Emmanuel received Marconi’s message from Cape Breton via Cornwall and sent a congratulatory reply.
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Ottawa
Government of
Canada
Marconi
Cartwright
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Cape Breton
Cornwall
Heart treatment by organozone needle discovery
Chicago physician Byron Coakley reports a five year series of experiments showing his hollow golden organozone needle can pierce a heart and inject fluids without death. He claims all tested dogs survived injections and aims to demo before Madrid 1903 congress.
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Chicago
Byron Coakley
Coakley
Madrid
Spain
Fall River Man Arraigned in Assault and Robbery Case
In Fall River district court Ernest King, also called Ernest Desjardins, was arraigned on charges of assault with a club and robbery of Gaspard Oswald Vandal. Pleading not guilty, he is held on $20,000 for a January 1 hearing. Assistant Marshal Fleet said Vandal died from the assault, but murder is not yet charged. Others are being sought.
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Fall River
Ernest King
Ernest Desjardins
Gaspard Oswald Vandal
Marshal Fleet
Brothers Jensen arraigned for burglary in Jersey City home
William Jensen, 28, and Charles Jensen, 21, brothers from New York, were arraigned in police court in Jersey City on a burglary charge at their father's home. They have each served three-year terms in state prison for robbing their parents.
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New York
William
Charles Jensen
Jersey City
Tny
Destruction Strikes Two Farms In Chelmsford Sunday
In Chelmsford on Sunday, the Lowell Rendering company reports six cattle and all hogs slaughtered at KB Paignon’s premises in the South village, while at Joseph Plummer’s Russell Mills farm, 52 head of cattle perished. KK R Marshall is recovering from pneumonia after a recent attack.
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Lowell Rendering Company
KB. Paignon
South Village
Joseph Plummer
Russell Mills
KK. R. Marshall
Landslide blocks West Shore tracks near West Point
A landslide from Storm King mountain two miles north of West Point collapsed rocks onto the West Shore railroad line today. Several hundred tons of stone blocked trains and one boulder nearly as large as a passenger coach lay on the tracks.
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Highland Falls
N.Y
Miles Feted at Port Arthur Arrival
Pekin dispatch says Russian officials at Port Arthur entertained Lieut. Gen. Miles on arrival and are sending him to Taku on a cruiser, reflecting cordial relations amid ongoing coastal diplomacy.
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Pekin
Port Arthur
Miles
Taku
New Ideas in Suspenders Promotion Trims Prices
Advert shows suspenders sale ranging from 25 cents to two dollars by H. L. Batley and Company at 69 Merrimack Street. The snippet notes a promotional price scale and a local store address in a historic catalog-like ad.
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H. L. Batley & Co
Merrimack Street
Poverty and Riches In A Moral Light
An essay argues poverty has value as incentive and social insight, while wealth can dull effort. It notes poverty tests friendships and honesty, adds that poverty is never dull yet has drawbacks like limited leisure. Wealth is labeled monotonous yet convenient, with marital tensions shaping both states.
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Ina Brevoort Roberts
Brandur Magazine
Ancient Abydos Braclets Unearthed From Queen of Zer
Professor Petrie uncovered four bracelets at Abydos dating to the queen of King Zer around 5000 B C. The finest features alternating gold and turquoise plaques with royal hawk motifs forming a facade. Other pieces include a gold centerpiece with amethyst and turquoise beads, hollow ball fastenings, and spiral and hourglass bead designs in gold, lazuli, and turquoise.
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Zer
Professor Petrie
Abydos
Egypt
German firm offers China $15 million yearly opium rights
Leslie's Weekly notes the claim that a German company would pay $15,000,000 annually for exclusive opium sales across the empire. It argues such a deal shows opium's grip on the Chinese people and risks undermining missionary work, warning it undermines the empire's future prospects.
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England
China
Leslie
Celestial Empire
Skyscrapers Doomed Says Athantine Comment
The piece argues that office building demand will slow, shifting from sheer size to smarter corporate prominence. It envisions engineers shaping urban growth and architects moving toward more modest, practical city development rather than continuance of the skyscraper boom.
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B. J. Hendrick
Athaintie
Girls seek real gym work thwarted by show drills
A reader notes the presence of a physical director and annual show drill in Huntington Hall, while girls desiring genuine gymnasium instruction feel sidelined and forced to seek alternatives or pay for proper training. The critique highlights gendered access and funding concerns in school sports programs.
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Lowell, Mass
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Rapidan, VA
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Coal Commission
S. S. Caracas
Pope
Mrs. Grant
President Roosevelt
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William McCoy
Times Thunders
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