Stock Market Openness and Year End News
New York stock market opened irregular with dull price changes as Amalgamated Copper and other rails show small moves. Futures opened weak with January at 12.85 and May at 13.16. The year 1903 saw readjustment and retrenchment, with many failures and hopes for recovery in 1904. Quarter week at the Five Cent Savings Bank notes deposits earning interest next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Louisville
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Five Cent Savings Bank
Limited First Mortgage Bonds Offer for United Exploration
The United Exploration Company offers a limited issue of First Mortgage Gold Bonds with a stock bonus. At present prices, investors net over 4 percent. Bonds bought by December 31 carry interest from July 1, 1903. Coupon No. 2 payable at Merchants Trust Company Boston on January 1, 1904.
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United Exploration Company
The
Mercantile Trust Company
Boston
Marine News Name It Mastodontic
London December 30 reports the White Star Line ordered a steamer 755 feet long, 30 feet longer than the Baltic, touted as the world’s largest ship. Construction to begin immediately at Belfast, Ireland.
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London
White Star Line
Baltic
Belfast
Obituary For John Maguire At 56 And Other Local Deaths
John Maguire, longtime member of Immaculate Conception parish, died at his home on Keelan's court off Fayette street aged 56. He left two daughters Elizabeth and Annie, one brother Henry, and two sisters Mrs James Hill of Lowell and Mrs Peter Duffy of Fall River. Rose J Shinners, widow of Matthew Shinners, died at 28 Wall Street yesterday afternoon, leaving daughter Mrs Joseph F Dawson and son Matthew I Shinners, both of this city.
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John Maguire
Immaculate Conception
Keelan's Court
Fayette Street
Elizabeth
Annie Maguire
Henry
James Hill
Lowell
Peter Duffy
Fall River
Rose J. Shinners
Matthew Shinners
Wall Street
Joseph F. Dawson
Matthew I. Shinners
Mary Dorothy Gartz
Barbara Gartz
Adelaide Hoptfelt
A. F. Gartz
R. T. Crane
Hoptfelt
Willie
Harriet Wolfe
Ludwick Wolfe
Miss Burke
Mr. Wolfe
Graeme Stewart
Illinois
F. H. Fox
Winnetka
Ill
Funeral for Mrs Patrick Kelley Held at Local Church
The funeral service for the late Mrs. Patrick Kelley was held from her home at 176 Andover Street. A large crowd attended the solemn high mass at Immaculate Conception church with Rev. Fr. Lawrence presiding. Burial followed at St. Patrick's cemetery with committal prayers. Undertaker Davey led arrangements, with numerous bearers and extensive floral tributes.
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Patrick Kelley
Andover Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Lawrence
Smith
Tighe
Sacred Heart Church
Tresch
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Dorgan
Davey
Daniel McQuade
Eugene Queenan
James McMahon
James McMahon, Jr
John McMahon
James Golden
Christopher McGrath
James Dolan
Mr. Kelley
Elias A. McQuade
James W. Cassidy
Michael Corbett
August Fels
Thomas Costello
Michael Gookin
Julian Wogman Acquitted in Mock Duel Death
In Paterson New Jersey a coroner's jury acquitted Julian Wogman in the death of Tony Lee who was killed during a Dec 20 mock duel. The panel ruled Lee's death an accident and not murder or manslaughter.
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Paterson
N. J
Julian Wogman
Tony Lee
Lee
Express agent robbed and beaten in Rockville
Rockville Conn Dec 30 William H Dowling local Adams Express agent was robbed and severely beaten by two unknown men while walking from home to office. About 400 to 500 dollars was taken. Dowling was later found unconscious by the roadside with head wounds and multiple bruises.
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Rockville
Conn
Wm.h. Dowling
Adams Express Company
Dowling
Chinese government to forward treaty copy for ratification
Pekin Dec 30 The Chinese government promised U S Minister Conger to forward soon the Chinese copy of the treaty to Washington for exchange of ratifications. It is necessary to obtain the Emperor's seal first. After ratification Mukden and Antung would open to world commerce.
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Pekin
U. S
Conger
Washington
Mukden
Antung
Adverse Plaintiff's Lien Case in Circuit Court
Boston December 30 Judge Putnam filed an opinion in Eva Ingersoll administrator estate of Robert G Ingersoll versus Joseph A Coram of Lowell and others finding the plaintiff has a valid lien on defendant property for legal services. The lien totals about 140000 dollars the sum of 950000 plus interest. The case proceeds to merits in the circuit court. Miss Anna Mitchell maid of honor. J G Phelps Stokes best man. Groom son of Anson Phelps Stokes of New York. Groom secretary Yale corporation and assistant rector St Pauls New Haven. Bride daughter of the late Clarence Green Mitchell.
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Boston
United States Circuit Court
Putnam
Eva Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Joseph.a. Coram
Lowell
Ingersoll
Drew J. Davis
Butte
Mont
Davis
Montana
St. Bernard’s
Edwin S&s. Lines
Newark
St. Paul's Church
New Haven
Anna Mitchell
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Anson Phelps Stokes
New York Certy
Yale Corporation
Clarence Green Mitchell
Fire scare on freight cars ends in chilly tea party
An engine crew mistook smoke from a stove pipe in a potato car for a blaze in Dutton street. Firemen found no fire after a quick search. the stove pipe and a wood fire earlier in the car caused thick smoke. The engineer who reported the incident promised cigars to settle it.
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Dutton Street
Middlesex Street
Central Fire Station
Cant
Ken
Hosmer
Disappearance of Capt. Whittier Stirring New England Police
Capt. David F. Whittier, 35, of Haverhill and commander of Company F, 8th Regiment, vanished from his home on December 15. A half tone portrait circulated to police heads across New England as investigators fear he may have met with an accident or illness. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches, 150 pounds with blue eyes, brown hair, stocky build, wearing a dark suit, oxford box overcoat, and a dark stiff hat. on his left arm a leather inked inscription reads D F W Co F 8th Regt United States coat of arms. The case remains urgent with efforts intensifying.
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Haverhill
David F. Whittier
New England
Whittier
India
United States
Five Cent Savings Bank
Cuban Scheme Brings Minister Squiers Back to Cuba
Washington reports Minister Squiers has shortened his leave and will reach Havana by week’s end. The move follows Cuban Congress debates on tariff changes seen as potentially violating the reciprocity treaty.
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Washington
Squiers
Cuba
Havana
Eiic
Stokes-Mitchell Bern Noube at St Bernard’s Church
A church ceremony at St Bernard’s in New Haven featured Rev Ralph Brydges of Islip officiating. The passage mentions Rev An, Rev. Noube, and references a serémon ceremony read during the event.
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Bern Noube
Snell
New Haven
St. Bernard's Church
Ralph Brydges
Islip
Paris Bakers Strike Delayed After Arrests Of Union Officials
Four chief bakers union leaders including Bosquet were arrested on charges linked to bakery shop pillage on Paris outskirts. The arrests caused uproar as they left the labor exchange. Bakers and Allied Trades agreed to postpone the strike to January fifteenth and protest the arrests.
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Paris
Bakers
Bakers’ Organization
Bosquet
Bakers’ Union
Howe Slashes Officer In Cambridge House of Correction
Frank Howe, confined for larceny at Tewksbury and serving time at Cambridge, slashed officer Warren G. Livermore with a razor after remarking on shackled prisoners. Howe, a barber at the facility, was placed in solitary confinement following the assault.
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Frank Howe
Tewksbury
House of Correction
Cambridge
Warren G. Livermore
Howe
Livermore
Stranded Fishermen on the Halifax Offshore Row
Eight Gloucester fishermen left Halifax for Boston aboard the steamer Halifax. Two say their dory was stolen while ashore from the Gossip near Port Dufferin, preventing their return. Others came from the Independence wreck near Glace Bay. The Laurel captain remains at Pancake island wreck site.
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Halifax
N. S
Gloucester
Boston
Schgoney
Port Dufferin
Independence
Glace Bay
Co. B
la Maine
Maine
Laurel
Pancake Island
Churchill
Winter Picnic At Highland Congregational Church
A Winter Picnic enjoyed by Highland Congregational church members Tuesday night featured a Lovers Lane vestry decor and a supper served in summer picnic fashion. A pleasing concert followed with piano solos by Ida I Wilson, soprano solos by Mrs. Thompson, readings by Emily Wrigley, contralto solos by Miss Wilson, and accompaniments by Ida I Wilson and Clara Fenton.
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Highland Congregational Church
Ida I. Wilson
Thompson
Emily Wrigley
Wilson
Clara Fenton
Samuel F Curtis Linked to High Profile Estate Suit
Samuel F Curtis, husband of the plaintiff in the Frank Jones estate case seeking $400,000, was last employed in Lowell about five years ago. He represented a New York clothing house here and was known in Lowell as knowledgeable and well liked. His wife and child visited him during his stay, but stayed briefly.
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Samuel F. Curtis
Frank Jones
Lowell
New York
Death of George E. Fairbanks Veteran Leather Merchant
George E. Fairbanks 79 a Weymouth resident and Civil War veteran dies after a long career as a currier and leather bleacher known in New England leather circles. Born in Scotland he spent more than five decades in the United States in business. Survived by a son and four daughters.
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George EE. Fairbanks
New England
Weymouth
Scotland
Mill Worker Crushed Hands In Yard Accident
Antonio Gomeres, employed at Tremont and Suffolk mills, suffered a crushing injury to his hands yesterday afternoon in the mill yard. An ambulance conveyed him to the Corporation hospital. He resides at 10 Gore Street.
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Antonio Gomeres
Tremont
Suffolk
Corporation Hospital
Gore Street
City Hall Notes On Engineer Seat And Cemetery Board
Alfred E. Lyford seeks city engineer as George Bowers remains entrenched by both parties. City hall personnel stay stable with no political favors, while Copeland’s burial grounds trusteeship is delayed amid board tensions. The treasurer faced a $19,000 interest-shortfall due to early borrowing.
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Alfred E. Lyford
George Bowers
Mr. Lyford
Bowers
City Hall
David Chase
Charles S. Copeland
Tragedy at Iroquois Theatre Stuns Chicago Crowd
A Chicago fire at the Iroquois Theatre left numerous dead and missing as memorials, identification marks, and scorched tokens surfaced amid crowds at morgues. The blaze drew swift medical aid, while blame was debated over stage lighting, curtains, and safety lapses as insurers assessed losses around 20,000 dollars.
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Traeger
Chicago
Arenge
Fire Leaves Thirteen Families Homeless in New Jersey
A fire in North Bergen New Jersey caused by unknown origin left thirteen families homeless. Four people were injured and hospitalized as nine houses burned and five more were partly destroyed. Shelter was provided at a local church and total loss was put under twenty thousand dollars.
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New York
North Bergen
N. J
Mary Holmes Dies in Palatine Bridge at 127 Years
In Amsterdam New York on December 30 Mary Holmes. widow of Peter Fuller died at Palatine Bridge from infirmities of advanced age. Born in Connecticut in 1803 she lived at Palatine 60 years. Her aged husband, too infirm to grasp the event, survives.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Mary Holmes
Peter Fuller
Palatine Bridge
Connecticut
Palatine
Chinamen appeal deportation cases in Boston court
In Boston on December 30, several Chinamen ordered deported by U S Commissioner Hale appealed to the United States district court. Judge Lowell opened the first appeal today as Hale continues hearings on 30 to 40 others detained in a Chinatown raid months ago.
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Boston
United States
U. S
Hale
United States District Court
Lowell
Chinatown
Watch Night Service Offers Profitable Moments Ahead
A local notice invites residents to attend a watch night service highlighting meaningful time and potential personal gains. The event promises engaging moments and spiritual reflection for attendees.
Special Music Rev Warren F Low Speech at Georgetown
Special music follows as Rev Warren F Low of Georgetown delivers a sermon noted for his plain style and considered a most peculiar speaker.
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Warren F. Low
Georgestown
Refreshments Served Free At Watch Night Service
Members of other churches not observing watch night service are warmly invited to attend as guests and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Absolution Seeks General Aid Amid Tremont Fire Rush
The account recalls a crowded Tremont fire where Rev F OBrien and Bishop Muldoon moved to aid victims. An ex Chicago Fire Department man and theatre managers faced the peril as a doorway stampede forced many through one exit. Bishop Muldoon offered general absolution to Catholic victims, amid a scene of shock and mourning.
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New York
Chicago Fire Department
F. O’brien
Holy Name Cathedral
Tremont House
Northwestern University Law School
Muldoon
Benefits Pour In For Fire Sufferers From Chicago Disaster
New York reports rapid charity responses after Chicago fire. S S Shubert orders proceeds from next Wednesday’s matinee of The Pit to aid sufferers, and Winsome Winnie profits also pledged. Red Feather company plans a benefit, with many managers weighing similar actions. The leading syndicate figures Klaw Erlanger, owners of Mr Bluebeard, monitor telegrams from Chicago. Their road tour cast about 250 people, company started in Pittsburg on Sept 28.
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New York
Chicago
S. S. Shubert
Red Feather” Company
al. Hayman
Marcus Klaw
Abram Erlanger
Theatrical
New Amsterdam
Klaw
Truce Declared Amid City Livery Carriage Crisis
In Chicago after the Troquois theatre disaster both sides prepared to meet demand for carriages. A 10 day truce was declared to allow funerals for victims. Union leaders, led by President Albert Young, urged members to abstain from work during the funerals. Employers planned full carriage output and hired non union drivers while inviting striking drivers to return under old terms and promising protection.
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Chicago
Albert Young
The
Score
Sympathy From London Voices Chicago Fire Tragedy
London lord mayor James T. Ritchie conveys deep sympathy to the American people over the Chicago fire disaster. Reform School notes Foley's Honey and Tar as preferred cough remedy in West Virginia institution. local druggists listed.
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London
James Ts. Ritchie
Associated Press
Chicago
Mansion House
James T. Ritchie
Reform School
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
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Stock Market
New York Market
Nashua Manufacturing Company
Copper Range
American Car and Foundry
Interist
ES. Colton & Co
New York Consolidated
Central Block
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Testephone
State Street
Exchange of
Philadelphia
L. Auerbach & CO
State ST
Chas, N. Woodward
Middlesex St
Exchange Bldg
Boston Stock Exchange
NEW York Stock Exchange
Albert S. Guild
Wyman
Marine News
Ingersoll Vs. Coram
J. A. Coram
O. K
Capt. Whittier
Haverhill City
Stokes—Mitchell
Mrs. Curtis
City Hall Notes
Edson
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Prairie Avenue
Wm. McLaughlin
Gunsaulus
Presbyterian Hospital
McLaughlin
Buenos Ayres
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
E. R. Wetmore
Iroquois
Herman Spalding
City Health Department
Down Town
Musham
Fire Department
Courter
Citizen
Watch Night Service
St. Paul’s M.E. Church
Sympathy From
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central S«t
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