Stock Market Favors Close at Boston Exchange
The Boston stock market opened with broad gains led by copper shares. Copper Range rose to 84, Parrott up to 44, Boston Consolidated to 82, and Old Dominion to 36, with Utah at 56. The session ended with prices near session highs as copper and related stocks continued to advance.
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Boston Stock Exchange
Perrott
Boston Consolidated
Old Dominion
Parrott
Utah
Allouez
Daly-Wests
Michigan
Quincy
Rhode Island
Ig Santa Fe
Tamarack
Trinity
New York Stocks End Year With Wide Movements and Mixed Results
Opening dealings showed large, broad activity with generally small changes. Amalgamated Copper and Smelting led gains early, while Union Pacific and several rail issues slipped. By noon the market grew unsettled with rallies and late selling. Amalgamated Copper, Smelting and U S Steel saw notable shifts as the session closed feverish and irregular.
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New York
Anaconda
U.S. Steel
Consolidated Gas
Biscuit
Missouri Pacific
Great Northern
Virginia-Carolina Chemiecal
Union Pacific
Southern Railway
Norfolk & Western
Metropolitan Street Railway
Amalgamated Copper
Colorado
Southern Second
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
U. S
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Amalgamated Copper and Smelting
Clearing banks hold excess reserve by 4.59 million
New York banks report a surplus over legal reserve of 4,592,575 for the five days ending week. Deposits fell 7,377,100 while circulation rose 46,300 and legal tenders increased 1,493,102. Specie declined 3,207,200. surplus reserve up 133,175. ex-US deposits up 5,800 to 6,400,050.
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New York
Railroad and Mining News From 1905 Era Finance and Operations
The Atchison system sold 500000 acres of firm land and earned about 5009000 in the past year. Boston and nine railroads show record potential. Pittsburg and Montana Copper Company stake of 2900000 secured by local interests. New York New Year holidays affect exchanges. 1905 railroad construction projected at 4358 miles, vs 3822 in 1904 and 5632 in 1902, built by 198 companies. United Coal and Oil Company stock rise driven by buybacks, shipping 700 tons daily at 81 25 per ton after a 20 cent rise. Company debt nearly eliminated. cash in treasury around 300000.
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Railroad Co. Gatte
Norihimkola
United . I.es Coal
Bray Named President of American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
Chas Bray, first vice president, appointed president as John A. Topping resigns to lead Tennessee Coal and Iron and Republic Iron and Steel properties. Mexico Consolidated Mining orders a five ton Auto-Car freight vehicle to move ore from Guanacevi to Tepehuanes, cutting current freight costs by about one third. Market notes from J S Bache & Co, Hayden Stone & Co, Curtis & Sederquist and Henry Clews & Co describe copper shares volatility, strong railroad profits, and the year’s overall prosperity led by farmers and industrials. Secretary Wilson highlights farm wealth rising to 6.415 billion, with crops and value at record levels.
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Chas. Bray
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
John A. Topping
Tennessee Coal and Iron and Republic Iron and Steel Properties
Mexico Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Auto-Car Equipment Company of
Buffalo
N. Y
Guanacevi
Tepehuanes
Curtis & Sederquist
Wall Street
Henry Clews & Co
Snort
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Ffecretary
Wilvon
Boston Market Railroads Cotton Exchanges Closed
New York reports that the coffee and cotton exchanges are closed today. This brief item notes market halts affecting major commodity hubs, signaling a pause in trading activity across the sector.
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New York
Clash in Ship Yards Leaves Dozens Dead in Russia
In Nevski ship building yards at St Petersburg, a clash between workmen and Cossacks yesterday killed eight Cossacks and 27 workers, with many injured. Rail service to Moscow halted. trains stop near Tver. Permanent way on the Nicholas railway damaged between Tver and Kulitacia stations.
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St. Petersburg
Nevski
Moscow
Tver
Kulitacia
Speculators on Margins Rule by Exchange Committee
New York December 30 A ruling by the exchange committee of commissions requires speculators with marginal stock interests carried by NYSE brokers to pay the current high interest rate. Brokers are ordered to notify affected members. The rule bars brokers from offering loans to customers at a lower rate than their own cost, insisting the broker compute average loan costs and charge accordingly.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Committee of Commissions of the Exchange
Exchange
All the Aristocracy Loyal to the Czar
Vasili Safonoff and Baron De Fersen arrived in New York on the Celtic from Liverpool. De Fersen says many aristocrats fled St Petersburg in an armed train three weeks ago and asserts the entire aristocracy remains loyal to the czar. He warns the revolution is spreading, making any stand against trouble too late.
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New York
Vasili Safonoff
Moscow Conservatory of Music
Baron de Fersen
Russia
Celtic
Liverpool
St. Petersburg
Crisis in Odessa Ends as Strikes taper off
The Times reports from Odessa that the crisis ends as martial law cools public sentiment. Two thirds of strikers return to work today and most strike leaders are arrested. The development signals a return toward normalcy amid continued government control.
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London
the Times
Odessa
Inquest Into Mrs. Chase Death Resumes in Lynn
The secret inquest into Mrs. Jennie P. Chase death is resumed before Judge J W Berry with District Attorney Peters probing details. Medical Examiner Pinkham and husband Horace Chase testified while witnesses including Mary Trask nurse Mary Sirovich undertaker Earl Mower and others were examined behind closed doors. further testimony scheduled for Monday.
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Mary Trask
Mary Sirovich
Mrs. Chase
Dr. Pinkham
Alice Morris
Boom Sam
Chase
Swampscott
Prof. Whitney
Harvard
Bethel Vermont Quarry Workers Reach Four Year Pact
An agreement signed in Bethel provides a modest wage increase for about 150 quarry workers at Ellis and Woodbury Granite companies. Eight hour days with overtime at time and a quarter, no strikes or lockouts, and a six member arbitration board with a final umpire. The pact runs through March 1, 1910.
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Bethel
Quarry Workers International Union
Ellis Granite Company
Woodbury Granite Company
Midshipman Decatur pleads not guilty at court martial
Annapolis Md Dec 30 Midship man Stephen Decatur Jr charged with hazing Midshipman Isaac A McCrary and Gaylord Church was arraigned before the naval court martial this afternoon and pleaded not guilty on all specifications.
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Annapolis
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Isaac A. McCrary
Gaylord Church
Naval
Senate member named minister of justice in Russia
In St. Petersburg on December 30 M Aky moff, a senate member, was appointed minister of justice succeeding M Manukhin. Rail traffic resumed on the Mitau windau and Mitau Riga lines at Baranovitchi after troops restored order without bloodshed. In Kiev passenger service is back on the Southwestern railroad and freight traffic is gradually resuming.
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St. Petersburg
M. Akymoff
Senate
M. Manukhin
Baranovitchi
Minsk
Kieff
Russia
Southwestern
Boston Grain Exports Show Large Increase
Boston records a sharp rise in grain exports for the year, totaling 17,346,734 bushels. Corn leads with 10,698,317 bushels, followed by wheat at 4,595,683 and oats at 1,155,156. Barley rises to 897,578 as overall Boston export statistics from the chamber of commerce show a 10,056,429 bushel gain over last year.
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Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Dewey Dock Making Good Progress in Dry Dock
A wireless message to the Navy Department from the dry dock Dewey, located 33 miles south of Cape Henry, reports fine weather and continuing good progress.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Cape Henry
Moscow Revolt Breaks as Troops Storm Rebel Houses
Three armed bands of revolutionists who offered to surrender for a free pardon were refused by authorities. Troops stormed and captured their barricaded houses in Moscow as of latest reports.
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Moscow
Fire destroys lodge at Wolfert's Roost residence
Albany reports a fire early today gutted the lodge house at the gate of Wolfert's Roost, former Senator David B. Hill's residence, about a mile north of the city. No injuries were reported and the loss is about $2000.
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Albany
N. Y
Wolfert
David B. Hill
Moran Probes Alleged Fenway Fraud Contained Report
The report cites a potential political patronage scheme tied to city contracts and alleges a conspiracy between contractors and officials. Investigation includes city engineer and street department accounts, with police and district attorney cooperation sought, resisted by officer Shaw and finally ordered by the governor per AG guidance.
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French
Massachusetts
Potee
Joseph Shaw
Mr. French
Tramped From Atlantic to Pacific Ends in California
Van A. Wilcox completed a transcontinental trek arriving in Los Angeles on the home stretch of his 3650 mile journey from New York in 165 days. He plans to finish at Santa Monica today after walking about 22 miles per day across 3667 miles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
van A. Wilcox
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Bante Monica
Wilcox
Reduced Rates to Southern Winter Resorts by B and O
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces lower excursion fares to Southern winter resorts via New York and Washington effective Dec 1. Boston to Jacksonville round trip is $54 with similar savings to other points and liberal stopovers. For schedules and reservations contact J I Feat New Leomyen Agent at Washington Street Boston MA.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New York
Washington
Boston
Jacksonville
J. I. Feat
Leomyen
Baltimore & Ohio RE. R
Washington Street
Delegates review sections at A A A D defense meet
In New Orleans on December 30 delegates to the American Association for the Advancement of Defense held sectional meetings. President Woodward presided over the council meeting focusing on association betterment. Chemistry and southern topics dominated in the sessions. the social section convened at the board of trade.
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New Orleans
American Association For the Advancement of Defence
Woodward
Severn Pepere
Board of Trade
Investment Bonds and Coupons Listed for Care
A mixed listing shows bonds and coupons from New Haven, Helmont, Jersey City, Chicago, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Boston and Providence. The notice mentions cash orders for care and notes that the remaining items are offered on approval, with some garbled OCR text about stock receipts and verification.
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City of
New Haven
Town of Helmont
Jersey City
City of Chicago
Lake Shore
Quaker College Burned at Pickering Ont
Fire destroyed a Quaker college in Pickering Ontario today. No students were present and no injuries were reported. The blaze caused extensive damage to the derelict building and surrounding grounds.
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Pickering
Pickering Gliege
Dodge to present detailed tax office reform report
William H. Dodge will submit a voluminous report to Mayor Braden on the treasurer and assessors offices. He advocates a deputy tax collector, stronger tax gathering, and new staff, aiming for thorough city revenue effort. Chairman Braden backs Dodge, signaling support for the report.
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William H. Dodge
Braden
Dodge
City Hall
Mr. Dodge
Lowell
A. G. Stiles
United Irish League issues Briton voter manifesto
The United Irish League of Great Britain issued a manifesto urging Irish voters in Great Britain to discomfit the Unionists. It says to aid in defeating the coalition and to back labor candidates on home rule while voting Liberal otherwise, with Rosebery supporters excluded. The party also declares opposition to Tim Healy in North Louth.
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London
United Irish League of Great Britain
Great Britain
United Irish League
T. P. O'Connor
M. P
John E. Redmond
Great Coalition
Lord Rosebery
Alimony settled for Belgian Princess and Prince
Paris reports the long quarrel between Princess Louise of Saxe Coburg and Gotha and Prince Philippe ends with a 211000 dollar annual alimony and a 1000000 dollar instalment payment. King Leopold guarantees the princess an additional 10000 dollar annuity. She will turn over evidence photographs and documents to the prince’s lawyer. Divorce to be granted by the Gotha court on incompatibility only.
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Paris
Louise
Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha
Leopold
Belgium
Philippe
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Court of
Conspiracy Charge in Rear-View of Rail Crash Probe
Attleboro December court arraigns David Roberts of Philadelphia and John K. Ham local telegraph inspector on charges of conspiring to secure a confession from a boy to influence a reward in a street railway crash. Accused aided by Vina Biancham mother of the boy, the case centers on a plan to fix guilt for the Interstate Street line collision and injuries. The boy initially implicated himself. he later said no involvement, while the mother claimed his admission resulted from the conspiracy. The Hanchard boy was discharged.
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Attlebors
David Roberts
Philadelphia
John KE. Ham
Bey
Interstate Street Railway Company
Vina Biancham
Ihanchard Bey
Brockton Sets Record for Shoe Shipments
Brockton records a new high in shoe shipments as manufacturers report peak output. The city’s industry faces strong demand and production continues to ramp up through the month, signaling a robust postwar recovery and rising employment.
Dr Wilson’s English Life to the Hair Promoted in Lowell
A Lowell advance announces the agency for Dr Wilson’s English Life to the Hair a scalp remedy by Sir Erasmus Wilson’s prescription. The product claims glossy non greasy hair growth with a testimonial from Miss Cornelia Stevens of Boston and is sold by Falls & Burkinshaw in Lowell at 50 cents.
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Lowell
Erasmus Wilson
England
Wilson
Dr. Wilson
Cornelia Stevens
Smith Avenue
Boston
Mas
Albert Chemical Co
Mass
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Bank Directors
The annual meeting of the stockholders to choose directors and transact business will be held at the bank’s rooms in Lowell Massachusetts on Tuesday January 16 1908 at 10:30 AM F N Chase cashier Lowell Mass December 11 1905.
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Corporation of the
Lowell Five Cents Savings Bank
Austin K. Chadwick
Prescott National Bank of
Lowell
Central Street
E. E. Sawyer
Mass
Wamesit National Bank
Co. E. Oor Cashier
J. F. Sawyer
Dr Temple Promises Cure All Diseases At Low Price
Advertisement claims Dr Temple treats rheumatism liver kidney bladder and many ailments. It promotes free X ray exams and low cost care at his office in Mansur block with no charge for initial consultation and flexible payment based on ability to pay.
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Temple
Bang
Temple—tree
Mansur
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New York Consolidates Stock Exchange
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