Stock Market Opens Irregular as Industrials Rise
New York opened with an irregular session as industrials and specialties showed strength while railroads fell. Sugar and electric stocks led early gains, overcoming small losses in active leaders. By 11 am the market steadied near yesterday's close with further moves in Consolidated Gas, Rubber Goods, Denver & Rio Grande, and Tennessee Coal among others.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
U.S. Steel
Wabash
London
Tennessee Coal
Delaware &Hudson
Consolidated Gas and Rubber Goods
Denver & Rio Grande
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric
Cotton futures firm with mixed early trading in New York
Futures opened firm with December at 13.20 and January 13.24 while March and later months stood around 13.47 to 13.68. Early trading showed bullish undercurrents from improved cables and spot sales but heavy liquidation and speculation in Far East left prices volatile, with July near 13.70 before subsequent reversals.
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New York
Far East
Copper Belt opens rail line for ore to Bingham smelter
Telegraphic advices from Salt Lake City announce the Copper Belt railway opening to the Boston Consolidated property and ore shipments to the Bingham smelter at 200 tons daily. The Bingham property earns $1 per ton in smelting, while the Boston company expects about $4 per ton or roughly $292,000 annually under the contract.
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Salt Lake City
Copper Belt Railway
Boston Consolidated
Bingham
Boston Company
Three Workmen Die as Wall Collapses in Brooklyn Armory
A wall at the old Thirteenth regiment armory in Brooklyn collapsed during demolition this afternoon. Three workers were killed and seven others seriously injured, as rescue teams rushed to the scene to aid the injured and secure the site.
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New York
Thirteenth Regiment
Brooklyn
Week's Signaled Year End Program at Keith's
The last week of 1903 at Keith's will showcase a strong lineup. Milly Capell with horse and fox terrier troupe leads, followed by Al Shean and Charles Warren in Quo Vadis burlesques, Pantzer trio, Frederick Bond and company in a new comedy sketch, Yackley and Bunnell, Mabel Hudson, John and Bertha Gleason, Fisher and Carroll, Jean Marcel with bas reliefs, and a premier living pictures exhibit, all over six days with Biograph screenings extended.
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Keith's
Milly Capell
al Shean
Charles Warren
Pantzer
Frederick Bond
Yackley and
Bunnell
Mabel Hudson
John
Bertha Gleason
Fisher and
Carroll
Jean Marcel
Obituary notices for Searle Wright Burch Condon
Dr J Searle SR died in Portland Me at son Fr M Searle s home after a year long illness cystitis veteran of Mexican war and Lowell constable. He leaves two sons and one brother Paul Wright 14 died of typhoid in Merrill and Butler families mourned. Mabel Burch 16 died at 22 Columbus Ave. Mary Condon 63 died at 1 Pollard Ave leaving husband Patrick and two daughters Anastasia and Mrs Simon Ryan.
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Charles J. Searle, Sr
Fr. M. Searle
Portland
Searle
Lowell
F. M. Searle
Charles J. Searle, Jr
John P. Searle
Millard F. Wright
Butler
Paul
Relief Committee
Mr. Wright
Wright
Lowell Water Works
Merrill
Wis
Mabel B. Burch
Arthur G
Martha B. Burch
Columbus Avenue
Hilda M. Burch
Mary Condon
Pollard Avenue
Patrick
Anastasia
Simon Ryan
Funeral of John Sayers Held for Boston & Northern Supt. Sayers Family
The funeral for John Sayers father of Local Division Supt. Thomas Sayers of the Boston & Northern Street railroad occurred at 8 o’clock from his home at 3 West View street. A funeral mass followed at St. Peter's church with music by the choir led by James E. Donnelly. Burial was at St. Patrick's cemetery. Undertakers O'Donnell & Sons oversaw arrangements. Paul Wright died at 14 in Butler Pennsylvania from typhoid fever.
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John Sayers
Thomas Sayers
Boston & Northern Street Railroad
West View Street
St. Peter's Church
McDermod
James E. Donnelly
Schmidt
Mollie Ivers
Mamie Sayers
James McManmon
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Fr. Heffernan
O’donnell & Sons
Castle Suspended from Boston Custom House Duties
Col W W Castle examiner in metal and machinery at the Boston custom house is suspended on Wash ington orders pending charges review. A prominent G A R member and noted figure at the port, he is accused of not valuing imports adequately while maintaining full duty. General Appraiser Hay held a hearing on machinery imports. the inquiry extends 30 days.
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Boston
W. W. Castle
Boston Custom House
Washington
Col. Castle
Custom House
Hay
New York
Brown
Four Men Insured in Roxbury Gas Explosion
Boston December 28 four Roxbury Gaslight Co workers were injured in a trench explosion while seeking a leak. Thomas Quinlan was hurled twenty feet, unconscious. others, John Maguire Michael Shannon and James O Neil, sustained head face and limb injuries. Spectators were knocked down by blast and flying glass. Cause undetermined but suspect spark from pipe sparked gas main.
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Boston
Roxbury
Thomas Quinlan
John Maguire
Michael Shannon
James O'Neil
Roxbury Gaslight Company
Quinlan
New Hampshire Board Declines to Rule on Antrim Blacklist Case
Former Governor David H. Goodell of Antrim sought a ruling from the State Board of License Commissioners on the so called liquor blacklist case. The board declined to pass on the issue, replying neutrally. Goodell had warned a Hillsborough Bridge hotel serving Antrim residents to stop liquor sales, using a list of all male residents to cut off the town’s liquor supply, prompting public indignation and a letter requesting a formal ruling. The publication of the correspondence was authorized by both parties.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire State Board of License Commissioners
David H. Goodell
Antrim
Goodell
Justice of the Peace
Hillsborough Bridge
State's Evidence in New Hampshire Counterfeiting Case
Boston authorities report Fred B. Wilson plans to turn state's evidence in the counterfeit ring case with Edward D. Wiggin. Both men from Meredith New Hampshire faced U S commissioner Hale after arraignment for manufacturing and passing $5 and $10 notes. hearing set for December 28. The alleged counterfeit operation was seized at a West End house in this city.
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Boston
Fred B. Wilson
Edward D. Wiggin
Manchester
N. H
Wilson
U.S
Wiggin
U. S
Hale
Casey
Meredith
West End
Typhoid Rising in Pittsburg City
Typhoid fever is rapidly increasing in Pittsburg Pennsylvania and may become an epidemic. In the first 22 days of December 410 cases were reported and in the last 24 hours 49 new cases were added. The disease is virulent and a large proportion of those taken sick are dying.
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Pittsburg
Out of danger a gas victim recovers fully
Mr Bernard Dalgberg who was admitted to St John s hospital after gas poisoning on Monday has fully recovered and was discharged. His wife Mrs Dalgberg remains in hospital but is resting comfortably and expected to return home in a few days.
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Bernard Dalgberg
St. John's Hospital
Mrs. Dalgberg
Hopeful Democrats Confer With Governor Garvin in Rhode Island
Democratic members of the Rhode Island General Assembly met Gov. Garvin at the State House to discuss plans to be introduced in the forthcoming session. With Republicans holding an overwhelming majority in both chambers, their caucus choices are unlikely to affect the House leadership.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island House
Senate
State House
Garvin
Murray Chosen Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Washington December 23 Lawrence O Murray of Chicago has been chosen assistant secretary of commerce and labor. The President announced the selection saying the office was tendered to and accepted by Murray and the nomination would be sent to the Senate after the recess. The appointment follows the personal recommendation of Secretary Cortelyou who has known Murray for years.
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Washington
Lawrence
Murray
Chicago
Commerce and Labor
Senate
Cortelyou
Counterfeiting convict seeks release under act
New York reports William Brockway, 81, who served 10 years in Trenton NJ for a noted counterfeiting case tied to stolen government plates, will apply today for release under the poor convicts act. A $1000 fine remains. he plans to live with relatives in Connecticut.
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New York
Trenton
N. J
William Brockway
Brockway
Connecticut
Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe welcomed in Dunbar
In Broxmouth Park the town council presented an address in a silver casket to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Tradesmen gave a handsome clock as a wedding gift. The Duke thanked the donors and expressed gratitude for yesterday's warm welcome.
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Dunbar
Scotland
Broxmouth Park
Union Demands Cause Strike at Atwood Bros Factory
Union leaders pressed wage increases and universal unionization after a state board dispute. In Whitman, Atwood Bros factory saw 81 workers strike, 16 absent, 42 remain. owners and workers clash over arbitration and an old 1903 agreement. several area firms named as supporting or resisting the move. The strike centers on the southeastern New England plant, with negotiations stalled and notices posted at 100 locations.
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State Board
Mr. Atwood
Geo. E. Gunther
State Board of
Sherman & Sons
Weymouth
Locke Phillips
Hanover
Gideon Dudley
F. L. Woodbridge
Rockland
J. L. Bonney and Mackie Bros
Atwood
Itasca Passengers Transfer as Itasca Aids Nantucket
Cape Henry Virginia December 23 report says steamship Itasca from Baltimore to Savannah sent a boat ashore. Nantucket from Baltimore to Boston is anchored between Point Lookout and Smiths Point with a broken shaft and seeking assistance. Nantucket belongs to Merchants and Miners Transportation company and is being towed to Baltimore by the tug Mary.
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Cape Henry
Baltimore
Savannah
Boston
Point Lookout
Smith's Point
Nantucket
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Mary
Rear Admiral Edwin White Dies at Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Edwin White retired and visiting the New York Navy Yard died of apoplexy before aid could reach him. A native of Ohio, he entered the naval service in 1861 and was promoted to rear admiral on retirement day.
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New York
Edwin White
Navy Yard
Princeton
Rodgers
White
Ohio
Naval Service
Obstruction claims mark opening of WU Shipbuilding hearing
At the U S Shipbuilding hearing opening, counsel Untermyer denounces publication of the Charles Alexander correspondence as not privileged and accuses press involved allies. Witness Alfred Rose backs Bethlehem Steel finances, noting earnings, asset adjustments, and bond implications as the day ends.
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New York
WU. S
Untermyer
Charles Alexander
Smith
Guthrie
Rose
Bethlehem Company
John Gates
Gates
Mr. Rose
Stock Exchange Committee
Hst
Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem
L. C. Root
New York Security and Trust Company
Messrs
Nixon and
Dresser
Root
Trust Company of the Republic
J. P. Morgan & Company
Morgan & Company
U. S
Schwab
Nixon and Dresser
Bethle
Hem Plant
Trust Company
Oliver Wrenn
New York Stock Exchange
Uruguay Tron
C. M. Schwab
War on Panama Sparks Colombian Efforts in Washington
Washington December 23 Gen Rafael Reyes Colombian minister declares war on Panama means war with the United States and works to convince Colombians of the gravity of the crisis. He plans to submit a statement to the state department and return to Colombia to assume command of the army, warning Bogota that delay could empower the war faction and weaken his influence.
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Washington
Panama
United States
Rafael Reyes
Bogota
Colombia
Reyes
State Department
Marroquin
Disagreeable suitor noted in Brooklyn Life
In a Brooklyn Life remark two speakers discuss a man who is disliked by many women. One notes interest he may have, while the other recalls everyone warning of his disagreeable nature. The exchange hints at social dynamics and romantic scrutiny in the neighborhood.
Nood's Lotion Promoted for Soothing Skin Care
An advertisement touts Nood's Lotion as soothing healing and antiseptic. It claims to smooth rough skin and soften hard skin with a refined fragrance preferred by well bred people. Large bottles offered at five cents.
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Nood
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Keith’s Theatre
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Congress St
Broadway
New York Consolidated Stock Exchange
American Sugar Refining Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F.S. Colton & Go
New York Consolidated
Central Block
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Wall Street
State Street
Exchange
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
American
Corey, Winliken & Co
Albert S. Guild
Wyman
Dr. J. Searle, SR
Millard F
Margaret Wright
Gogdell
Companion
Hopeless
Rhode Island
L. O. Murray
Duke
Barker
R. Barker
Atwood Bros
Shaw
S. A. Garson
Tationer
Central ST
A. GC
Weston
H. . Stearns & GO
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Bostom
Tates
Nicholas G. Norcross
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