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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Moves After Broad Opening in Quiet Trade

In Boston on Monday January 13 a fairly broad active session saw mixed stock moves with overall tendency lower. D L & W led gains at about 4 percent while Erie Telephone preferred opened near 88 bid and traded around 90 of bid at noon. Amalgamated Copper Range Mohawk Osceola and Tamarack posted varied declines and gains amid active Tri Mountain trade.

Boston Erie ‘Telephone Preferred Erie Amalgamated Mohawk Osceola Tamarack Trimountain

Stock market opens steady amid selling pressure on Atchison

New York stock market opened steady with Amalgamated Copper at 70% and major names like Atchison, U S Steel, Reading, and Pennsylvania showing small moves. By 11 o'clock prominent stocks slid 1 to 2 points as a broad selling wave hit, then later rallied modestly with overall activity increasing.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore and Ohio Brooklyn Transit Chesapeake and Ohio Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific Norfolk and Western Ontario and Western Pennsylvania Reading St. Paul Southern Southern Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Lackawanna

Cotton futures open steady in New York market

New York on January 13 reported cotton futures opening steady with values listed for several contract months. January contracts at 7.98 cents, March 8.11, April 8.18, May 8.21, June 8.20, July 8.25, August 8.11, and September 7.80 cents.

New York

Fil ing deed of trust for $2.5 million in Cleveland

The Chicago Pneumatic Tool company ferries a deed of trust to Central Realty Bond for $2.5 million in Cleveland to secure a 20 year first mortgage at 5 percent. The Advertiser notes Erie Telephone preferred strength, with 88 last sale, and predicts a rise to 120 as Bell interests profit from the property.

Big Pneumatic Tool Combine County Recorder Cleveland Ohio Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company Central Realty Bond and Just Company of New York Erie Erie Telephone Bell

Bank Names and Percentages in a Regional List

A fragmented OCR list shows multiple banks with associated percentages or notes such as Suffolk National Bank State National Bank Examesit Nat bank cave 100% National Bank of Commerce 130% National Bank of the Republic 157 Prescott Nat bank Lowell 105% Railroad National Bank Low ell ex rights in liquidation 152 Framingham National Bank 150 National Shawmut Bank Faneuil Hall National Bank 135.

Suffolk National Bank State National Bank Nat. Bank Cave National Bank of Commerce National Bank of the Republic Prescott Nat. Bank Lowell Railroad National Bank Framingham National Bank National Shawmut Bank Esis Faneuil Hall National Bank National Union Bank Nat. Bank of Redemption First National Bank Chelsea Manchester Mills Amory Mfg. Co Mass Cotton Mills Merrimack Mfg. Co York Mfg. Co Bates Mfg. Co Pepperell Mfg .Co Vermont & Mass Boston & Lowell West End. Com West End Burlington F Ng Co Lawrence Gas Co Am. Pneu. Service Co Sear Granite Co Foo K . C St. Jo & Co Errer

Depews Return From Cherbourg On St Louis

Senator and Mrs. Whauncey M. Depew arrived in New York on the St Louis after a rough yet pleasant crossing from Cherbourg. Depew called the New York Central tunnel accident the most shocking event he had heard, and he was met at quarantine by his nephew Paulding, Mr. Duval, Mr. Pollock and other New York Central officials.

New York Senator Whauncey M. Depew Cherbourg American Line St. Louis Depew New York Central Tunnel Paulding Duval Pollock New York Central Railroad

Yale Freshmen Smoke Lightly Boost College Yell Power

Dr. Jay W. Seaver of Yale finds that the freshman class, unusually light smokers, have greater lung power enabling them to make a stronger college yell against rivals. The observation links smoking habits to shout intensity among new students.

Jay W. Seaver Yale

Local Court Delivers Mixed Sentences In Drink Case

Judge Hadley weighed a man’s temptation from a pocketbook and a claim of marriage with a woman who called to defend him. The docket included four months in jail for the main defendant and several others with sentences ranging from fines to state farm terms. Several defendants faced suspended sentences or probation as the court handed down penalties for drunkenness and related offenses.

Hadley Annie McKay Patrick F. Hoar State Farm John Murphy Kate McCoy Virginia Provencher Sherborn Philip Breen John L. Currier Minnie B. Kennedy Fred Johnson Maria Richardson Hattie Merrill Patrick Greeley Maggie Maguire John J. Smith John Collins

Textile mills report varied activity in regional industry

Manufacturing items note that George C. Moore worsted mill in Westford will soon be fully operational and reports strong business. Lowell mills run full though linen prices trim towel margins. Middlesex mill shows peak activity with finishing room extra. Belvidere Woolen and Park Worsted mills stay busy, US Bunting operates full. Stirling mills fair, Massachusetts Mohair Plush quiet. Success Worsted mill Lowell very busy with a new washer installed.

George C. Moore Westford Lowell Middlesex Belvidere Woolen Manufacturing Company Park United States Stirling Mills Massachusetts

Noted literary plans and new publications for 1902

Atlantic Monthly will feature George W Cable in Audrey completion with a short story Bylow Hill. Edith Wharton announces The Valley of Decision to be published by Scribner's Sons, over 600 pages, set in late eighteenth century Italy. Booth Tarkington and Sherlock Holmes tales loom, while The Bookman notes many male authors among best sellers. Royalties to Miss Alcott reach $12,000 from Roberts Brothers.

George W. Cable Mary Johnston Atlantic Monthly Audrey Cable Bylow Hill New England The Atlantic John Buchan Shan Bullock Katrina Trask Mary Tracy Barte Florence Wilkinson John Kimberly Mumford Iran Edith Wharton Messrs Charles Scribner's Sons Italy Messrs. McClure, Phillips & Co Louisa M. Alcott Alcott Reginald B. Birch Miss Alcott Roberts Brothers

Violinist Kubelik Flees Mob of Women in Brooklyn

If true, the Bohemian violinist Kubelik escaped a wild kiss mob in Brooklyn. The incident suggests the young musician dreads American women more than he dreads Philip Hale.

Kubelik Brooklyn Philip Hale

Smallpox Cases Prompt Northbridge Health Board Action

The Northbridge board of health reports 21 smallpox cases and orders general vaccination to confine the outbreak within current limits. A Rockdale tenement block housing two affected families is now a smallpox hospital. The Demontreville family from Sorrel Canada is believed to have brought the disease. Rockdale public schools are closed.

Northbridge Rockdale Demontreville Sorrel Canada

Senate Faces Busy Week As Committee Work Leads

Washington dispatch notes a slow Senate calendar with emphasis on committee activity this week. Key measures include the Nicaragua canal bill the Philippine tariff bill and the ship subsidy bill. The House aims to pass the pension appropriation bill while Cuban reciprocity hearings begin Wednesday before the Ways and Means Committee with Gen Wood and other Cuban affair figures expected to testify.

Washington Senate Nicaragua House House of Representatives District of Columbia Department Ways and Means Gen. Wood

London Smallpox Panic Threatens Coronation Crowds

London officials brace for an epidemic as投 smallpox cases near 900, with shipping firms vaccinating crews and preparing passengers. Experts warn the May peak could bring thousands of cases, disrupting the coronation and trade.

London

Peoples Bank of Painesville Closed Amid Cleveland Bank Trouble

Painesville Ohio January 11 the Peoples Bank closed its doors due to the suspension of Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings of Cleveland A run was feared this morning though no assets and liabilities statement is yet issued A past October 1 report showed assets 230640 capital 50000 deposits 173640 profits 7000 director C G Grant said the bank was independent of the Cleveland bank and could pay every dollar with limited securities realization potential.

Painesville Ohio People’s Bank of Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company Cleveland H. C. Brainard C. H. Stewart C. G. Grant Cleveland Bank

Quiet Lynching in Springfield Ky Ends Mob Action

In Springfield Kentucky Jim Mays a Black man accused of assaulting a white girl was taken from the county jail by a silent mob. They forced entry, overpowered the jailer, and hanged him from a tree in the high school yard before dawn. The town woke to the body swinging this morning.

Springfield Jim Mays Mays

Portland Backstop John Curtis Reported Killed in Pittsburg

A report from Portland Maine states Jack Curtis a backstop from last season's Portland baseball team was accidentally killed in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Telegrams say a John Curtis fell from the Frick building last Thursday with no confirmation of his identity as a ball player.

Portland Jack’? Curtis Pittsburg John Curtis New

Suffolk Grand Jury Reports 35 True Bills in Boston

Boston shows 35 true bills and 10 no bills from Suffolk county grand jury. Michael Manfra charged with manslaughter for Nov 29 North End stabbing death of Nicholi Meoli. Rhoda Reade indicted for jewelry theft valued at $1200 from a Back Bay woman. James F. McCluskey of Roxbury indicted for assault with intent to murder his wife.

Boston Suffolk County Grand Jury Michael Manfra Nicholi Meoli North End Manfra Rhoda Reade Back Bay James F. McCluskey Roxbury

Nicaragua Arrests Former Honduran President Vasquez

Managua reports Gen Vasquez, former Honduran president, was arrested aboard the Tucapel steamer by Nicaraguan authorities. He is charged with attempting to incite a Central American revolution against President Zelaya, who ousted him in 1894 for the same offense.

Managua Nic Galveston Tex Nicaragua Vasquez Honduras South American Steamship Company Tucapel Central America Zelaya

Death of Rev. Dr. Edwin Harwood pastor emeritus of Trinity

New Haven observed the death of Rev. Dr. Edwin Harwood D D pastor emeritus of Trinity church a leading Episcopal clergyman. He died at his home in New Haven after more than a year of illness. He led Trinity church from 1859 to 1899 retiring due to poor health.

New Haven Conn Edwin Harwood Trinity Church Harwood

Farewell Sermon of Rev William A Knight in Fall River

Reverend William A Knight pastor of Central Congregational church delivered his farewell sermon in Fall River and will begin his new ministry at the Berkeley Temple in Boston next Sunday. The move marks his departure from the local congregation after years of service.

Fall River William A. Knight Central Congregational Church Berkeley Temple Boston

Naval Experiments Aims at Elite U S Navy Plant

Senator Hale introduced in the Senate a bill to fund a first class naval experimental plant following German practice. The $406000 appropriation would build a laboratory and equipment at the Naval Academy Annapolis to tackle engineering problems of value to the navy and U S manufacturing. The project seeks to stimulate naval ingenuity and industrial innovation.

Washington Navy Department Hale Senate Naval Engineers Melville Navy Charlottenburg Naval Academy Annapolis

Alter Ego club raid nets ten Lynn men and cards

Massachusetts report notes Alter Ego club in Lynn raided Sunday night. Ten well known young men arrested for presence at gambling and gambling on the Lord's day. Fictitious names given at police station. Two packs of cards and 30 cents seized. Grafton Country club, Worcester affiliation, controls nearly three square miles of land amid recent dinners and dances.

Lynn Grafton Worcester

Fraternal Officers Installed by Even ing Star Lodge

At the regular meeting of the Even ing Star Rebekah lodge in Odd Fellows temple Middlesex street 8S D G M Addie S Rowell and suite from Law rence installed the officers for 1902 N G Georgia M Queen V G Ida B Buchanan R S N G Rachel O Hill financial secretary and treasurer Julia F Carr W Mabel Luke O G David Buchanan I G Flora Scott R S N G Nettie Wyman IL S N G Anna Cheeney R S V G Kate Thompson IL S V G Phebe Crabbe chaplain Hallie E Whitney.

Evening Star Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Temple Middlesex Street Addie S. Rowell Lawrence N. G Georgia M. Queen V. G Ida B. Buchanan Rachel O. Hill Julia F. Carr Ma‘bel Luke O. G David Buchanan

Russian immigrant mother found dead in Marinette room

Mrs Lena Christel aged 70 was found dead in her room in Marinette Wisconsin after smoke was seen. Police believe her death was suspicious as her son Martin Christel is in jail awaiting investigation. The victim was described as Russian.

Way Down East finale opens with big advance sale

The final week of Way Down East at the Boston theatre opens tonight with an advance sale rivaling the present stay. Next week features Joseph Hart and Carrie DeMar in Foxy Grandpa. The Howard stage offers a strong straight show this afternoon with Billy B Van Nellie O Neal Nina Diva and a stellar company including Emma Krause and Roger Dolan along with Blanche Sloan and others.

Boston Theatre Joseph Hart Carrie DeMar The Howard Billy B. van Nellie O'Neil Nina Diva John Mayon Fencing Octotoons Emma Krause Roger Dolan and Company Blanche Sloan Bingham’'s Grocery Rossi Sisters Lyons and Crowley

English writer questions Queen Alexandra on woman’s sphere

An English writer claims Queen Alexandra believes a woman's sphere is her home. He asks whether the queen will define what becomes of the sphere for the woman who has no home except the one she creates herself.

Alexandra

Acquittal in South Africa for Dr Richard S Anthony

Washington reports a cablegram from Cape Town stating Dr Richard S Anthony has been acquitted and released after trial on high treason and aiding the enemy charges. Although an American citizen he has resided in South Africa and married a Boer woman. Mrs Anthony remains in San Francisco.

Washington State Department U. S Bingham Cape Town Richard S. Anthony Anthony South Africa San Francisco

Laborer killed by bursting fly wheel at local yard

Pawtucket Rhode Island January 11 Joseph Salvas a laborer residing here was instantly killed at the City Coal Company yard when a fly wheel exploded. A fragment penetrated the engine room and struck Salvas disemboweling him.

Pawtucket, R. I Joseph Salvas City Coal Company Salvas

John Eliot Society Meets at 39 Dover Street

The John Eliot Literary and Social Union will meet at Miss M. E. Fletcher's home on Dover Street this Tuesday at 7 45 in the evening. All interested are cordially invited. The subject for discussion is Russian Novelists.

John Eliot Literary and Social Union M. E. Fletcher Dover Street

Major part of miners are foreign born

Pottsville Pa Jan 11 reports from eight mine inspectors in the anthracite region show only about one fifth of the miners and laborers are American born. In the sixth district Americans number 4292 while Poles 6289 Hungarians 1742 English 900 Welsh 572 Irish 2310 Italians 617 Austrians 289 and other nationalities total 2408.

Pottsville

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