Irregular Start to New York Stock Market Trading
Opening stock dealings show mixed yet mostly small gains with notable moves including a 7 percent rise in Nashville Chattanooga St Louis and a 1 percent drop in Brooklyn Transit. Amalgamated Copper advances amid running sales of 2700 shares while futures open steady with December at 13.25 to 13.50 and other months trading up to 13.78.
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New York
Sto
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Pacific Mail
Speculation in cotton resumes on active scale in New York
In New York on December 30 speculators returned to cotton trading with nervous sentiment and erratic prices. First prices ranged from seven points higher to eight points lower with May opening at 13.75 and sliding to 13.56 amid heavy liquidation and rumors of bull unloading as receipts remained strong.
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New York
Obituary of Arthur Lyman of this city
Arthur Lyman, a well known local resident, died early this morning at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a long illness. A Spanish American War veteran, he later had a leg injury at Yale that led to a partial amputation and a period of improved health before his condition worsened. He passed away at 2 o'clock this morning after medical efforts to save him.
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Arthur. Lyman
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Atient
Funeral for Edward Sullivan Held After Springfield Death
Edward Sullivan aged 44 died in Springfield December 27 and his funeral was held yesterday at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's Catholic church. The body was forwarded to this city, met at Northern station at 2 30 p m, and buried in St. Patrick's cemetery with Undertaker Davey in charge.
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Edward Sullivan
Springfield
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Northern Station
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Davey
Reed in Chelmsford Child Passes After Illness
In Chelmsford on December 28 Mrs. Sarah B Reed age 11 years died after an illness.
Begin the New Year with Five Cent Savings Bank account
A brief bank advertisement invites readers to start the year by opening a savings account at The Five Cent Savings Bank, highlighting a fresh financial start and convenient services for customers.
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Five Cent Savings Bank
Limited First Mortgage Gold Bonds Offer With Bonus
United Exploration Company offers a limited number of First Mortgage Gold Bonds combined with a stock bonus. At current prices, the investment nets the purchaser more than a stated amount, reflecting favorable terms and potential upside from the stock component.
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United Exploration Company
Bond terms and coupon payment details
All bonds purchased on or before Dec 31 carry interest from July 1 1903. Coupon No 2 payable at the Mercantile Trust Company Boston Jan 1 1904.
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The
Mercantile Trust Company
Boston
Secretary Shaw Visits Boston to Hear Import Bond Debates
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw visited Boston to hear merchants and importers argue about revoking the release bond that lets traders remove invoices after arrival. Hamlin urged keeping the bond, while Shaw defended uniform rules and pledged 30 days to ease adjustments, amid concerns of delays and losses from changes.
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Boston
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Shaw
Custom House
Wm. H. Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Charles S. Hamlin
Chamber
Hamlin
New York
Treasury Department
Board of General Appraisers
Lyman
Poison Trial Focuses on One Charge Against Mrs Moffatt
In Bennington Vermont Mrs Alice Moffatt faces trial for alleged poisoning of her husband. Counsel urged quashing one of two similar counts but the judge took the matter under advisement and recessed. The two counts will stand as court reconvenes. Witnesses including Philander Moffatt and Mrs John Fox testified about alleged illness after meals and the involvement of farm hand Joseph Mears, now imprisoned, in the case.
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Bennington
Alice Moffat
Bennington County
Vermont
Watson
Mears
Moffatt
John Fox
Windsor
State Prison
Prices and particulars at L Auerbach in Boston
Prices and particulars available from L Auerbach and Co at 415 416 Exchange Building State Street Boston with details on goods and terms for potential buyers through the firm’s office.
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L.auerbach & CO
Exchange
State ST
Boston
Norwich man escapes as stake in estate papers looms
Abbott L. Stoddard of Providence, jailed on charges of stealing promissory notes and papers from estates of three elderly ladies, escaped from Norwich police last night by breaking a window after feigning illness. Papers valued about $40,000 involved stocks and bank notes, linked to the estates of Mrs. Charity Newton and others.
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Norwich
Conn
Abbott L. Stoddard
Providence
Stoddard
Providence, R. I
Industrial Trust Company
Ledyard
Hazlehurst
Trust Company
Jewett City
Stewart Street
Newport
R. I
Eastman Case Witnesses Examined in Berlin Trial
Concord N H December 29 witnesses to be examined this week before the U S circuit court grand jury considering charges against Albert H Eastman Berlin banker include state senator Lycurgus Pitman Q Bridges Daniel J Daley G M Marshall Willis Tucker A W Fuller G P Bickford plus Eastman counsel Herbert I Goss and the law firm headed by General Harry G Sargent who joins January 1 The case centers on Eastman backed Goss in purchasing the Independent Berlin’s oldest newspaper
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N. H. Bank
Concord
N. H
United States Circuit Court Grand
Albert H. Eastman
Berlin
Lycurgus Pitman
North Conway Loan and Banking Company
Q. Bridges
Berlin Banking and Trust Company
Eastman
Daniel J. Daley
People’s Building and Loan Association of Berlin
G. M. Marshall
Gorham National Bank
Willis Tucker
A. W. Fuller
Gorham
G. P. Bickford
Herbert I. Goss, Esq
Goss
Independent
Harry G. Sargent
James W. Remick
Supreme Bench
Fire Destroys Saunders House as Lawrence Nurses Save Patients
The Saunders home of Lawrence mayor Daniel Saunders burned as flames and smoke from the adjacent dwelling endangered the city hospital. Nurses at the hospital kept patients calm while firemen battled the blaze, saving the building though several rescuers were injured and the house suffered total loss.
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Lawrence
Daniel Saunders
Annie
George Hague
William Smith
C. G. Rutter
Mary ‘Be. Barr
Missionary Massacre Reported in African Jungle
Washington reports detail a 1901 massacre of John G. Tate a white missionary in a Liberian jungle mission. Doos surrounded the mission killing Tate and others, removing hands as trophies. Mrs Mary L Allen’s affidavit to Minister Lyon prompts further inquiry to Liberia’s secretary of state for fuller information and potential punishment.
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Washington
Lyon
State Department
Monrovia
Liberia
John G. Tate
Mary L. Allen
Nouna Kroo
Tate
Dops
Tall Comer Tall Comer Alderman Gerow Key to New Board
Alderman David Gerow appears pivotal to the incoming board directing its balance between Democrats and Republicans. His vote could crown him chairman or elect Alphonse Bibeault as superintendent of public buildings with Republican support. He seeks higher office and avoids breaking from his party.
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David Gerow
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Gerow
Alphonse Bibeault
Gerow
Train derails at Newcastle Junction after spike in switch
Newcastle Pa Dec 29 The Pitts burg and Lake Erie westbound midnight train derailed at Newcastle Junction after a spike was driven into a switch. Five day coaches and two Pullmans left the tracks but no serious injuries reported. Another train carried westbound passengers to Youngstown.
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Newcastle
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Newcastle Junction
Youngstown
Porto Rico Cotton Crops Endure Rains Hit Yields
Official reports from San Juan and other areas show cotton spotting due to continued rains, signaling a possible setback for the new enterprise. Coffee picking is finished with a crop larger than 1902. Sugar yield remains generally unsatisfactory.
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San Juan
P. R
Dees
Island
Fitchburg Wreck Delays Rail Service Near Buckland
A noon collision near Buckland on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine wrecked seven loaded freight cars and damaged the engines. Two trainmen, R. H. Stetson and H. F. McCann, were injured but expected to recover as both tracks remained blocked most of the afternoon and passenger trains were diverted. The exact cause was not known.
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Shelburne Falls
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
Buckland
Here
R. H. Stetson
H. F. McCann
Boston
Railroad boards approve Newton Street Railway merger
The board of railroad commissioners authorized Newton Street Railway to acquire Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway and Wellesley & Boston Street Railway. The consolidation will occur through a share for share exchange.
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Boston
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Newton Street Railway Company
Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway Company
Wellesley & Boston Street Railway Company
Coldest Winter Weather Sees 22 Below Zero in Virginia
Rumford Falls Maine December 29 reports the coldest winter temperature as Virginia records a thermometer reading 22 degrees below zero marking a sharp cold snap across the region.
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Rumford Falls
Virginia
Rutland man held in Jersey City stamp case
A Rutland Vermont man identified as John A Bottsford was remanded in Jersey City police court after attempting to sell two cent stamps at cut rates. Police report 1000 stamps, cash, jewelry and bank books found on him. Authorities say stamps were stolen and the owner will not prosecute.
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New York
Jersey City
John A. Bottsford
Rutland
Murphy
Lawson
Bottsford
Pittsburg
Typographical Union of Rutland
Cure Alls for Children Promoted by New York Home Nurse
A historic ad claiming Cura Feverishness, bad stomach, teething disorders, and worm destruction are cured by a mothers used product in the Children's Home of New York. Marketed with over 30,000 testimonials, sold by druggists for 25 cents under Sam Lea Allen Olmsted Leova N.
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Gray
New York
Samlea
Allen
Olmsted
Leov
Lynn Knights of Labor plan aid for St Louis striking shoemakers
Lynn December meeting called for January 6 to organize support for St Louis shoe operatives fighting the Boot and Shoe Workers Union. Funds will be raised by subscription or direct assessment led by Master Workman Armstrong who aims to weaken the B and S W U nationwide after organizing a Lynn assembly of former B S W U cutters.
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Lynn
Cutters’ Assembly
Knights of Labor
St. Louis
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Armstrong
Knights of Labor Assembly
Price of oil reduced by Standard Oil in Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports Standard Oil cut high grade petroleum by five cents a barrel and lowered inferior grades by two cents. Credit Balance quotes include Corning 1.65 and Newcastle 1.72, North Lima 1.36, South Lima 1.31, Indiana 1.31, White House and Somerset 1.30, Ragland 0.66.
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Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Corning
Newcastle
North Lima
South Lima
Indiana
White House
Somerset
Ragland
Man Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Springfield
Springfield on December 29 George F Atwood alias Geo F Gibson pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery after arrest for forging and robbing the U S mails He was sentenced by Judge T White of the supreme court to a term of five to six years in state prison.
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Springfield
George F. Atwood
Geo. F. Gibson
Dec. S
U. S
T. White
Smnerier
Cotton Panic as Longs Shed Holdings on Market Rally
New Orleans on December 29 reports a sharp cotton downturn as prices fell about 3 dollars per bale and 60 points in ten minutes. Brown, the market leader, bid heavily for March and May contracts, prompting panic selling then a 20 point rally aided by bulk buying of 10,000 bale lots.
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New Orleans
Brown
Collier Vienne Missing Off French Coast
Paris reports the collier Vienne, 51 crew aboard, departed Rochefort for Toulon and has been missing for 19 days. Warships search the track as wreckage near Spain fuels fears of disaster.
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Paris
Vienne
Rochefort
Toulon
Minister of Marine
Spain
Fifteenth Annual Meeting of American Folk Lore Society
In Cambridge at the Peabody Museum, members heard papers on folklore. Franz Boas of New York presented his Esquimaux folklore study, while Louis D Burdick of Oxford spoke on Batrachian Folklore after a brief business session.
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Cambridge
Peabody Museum of American Archaeology
American Folk Lore Society
Franz Boas
New York
Esquimaux
Louis D. Burdick
Oxford
N. Iy
Subornation of Perjury Arrest in Boston Case
Angelo Jenini a Boston North End businessman and court interpreter is jailed for a third time on charges of suborning perjury He allegedly convinced a fellow Italian to swear before Fire Marshal Shaw that Joseph Rogers set a house fire in Stoneham on August 11 1902 The perjury is said to have occurred in Boston in the fire marshal s office.
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Boston
Angelo Jenini
North End
Jenini
Shaw
Joseph Rogers
Stoneham
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Middlesex St
Lowell, Mass
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Central Street
Wall Street
State Street
Philadelphia
Chii
Secretary Shaw
John H. Casey
Mrs. Moffatt
Norwich Police
Feignei
Train
Porto Rico
Street Railway
Courier
Trey
Nolle Prosequi
Mother Gray
Longs
Collier
Hood
Service
H. RB. Barker Mfg. Co
Middle Street
Mass
Lowell
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central St
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