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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1902

Page

7

Bears Not In Evidence In Morning Stock Market

The morning trading showed a broad market with bulls backing Amalgamated and Sugar, copper shares gaining strength. Amalgamated moved 74 to 75 percent, Tri Mountain opened up to 59 and rose to 62. U S Mining Utah Michigan Copper Range Baltic Atlantic rose. Cochiti slipped under 1 to 95 cents. Erie Telephone preferred up to 96 97 asked. common near 30. new bonds at 103 and 1929 bonds at 101.

Boston Amalgamated Trimountain U. S Utah Michigan Atlantic Anaconda Cochiti Erie Telephone Preferred

Stock market opens firm amid scattered gains in New York

In New York on January 28 the stock market opened firm with broad buying across railroad issues. Amalgamated Copper traded at 74 and 74 1/2, 7000 shares sold, St. Paul rose 14 percent, Colorado Fuel gained a point, while Sugar, St. Lawrence and Adirondack and other names posted fractional advances. Some traders sold into the higher opening, causing small declines in Sugar and Metropolitan Street Railway.

New York Amalgamated Copper Anaconda Atchison Baltimore and Ohio Brooklyn Transit Erie Louisville Manhattan Ontario and Western Pennsylvania Reading St. Paul Sugar Southern Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Steel Colorado Sugar and Metropolitan Street Railway St. Lawrence and Adirondack Continental Tobacco Glucose Wheeling Lake Pine

Cotton futures open steady with varied March to Oct prices

New York on January 28 reports cotton futures opening steady. January price 7.94, February not listed, March 8.04, April 8.07, May 8.09, June 8.11, July 8.13, August 7.97, September 7.71, October 7.69.

New York

Market Gossip Signals Mixed London Trading

The London market showed gains today amid chatter of Amalgamated bets and Cochiti stock fears. Morgan denies an Erie railroad bond issue while Atchison posts 7 percent common stock yield after debenture provisions. Massachusetts Cotton Mills declares a 3 percent dividend payable Monday February 10, 1902.

Mr. Morgan Erie

The Magazines and The Writer items in February issue

The American Queen showcases advanced spring and summer styles with embroidery designs and features sections on Domestic Science and The Beauty and Toilet. Articles include A Mother's Duty to Her Daughters and Exercising for Growing Girls. The Writer highlights signed pieces by Douglas, Hall, Hills, Cleary, Beede, and Norris.

Malcolm Strauss East Seventeenth Street New York Alice May Douglas Ruth Hall the Newsapers William H. Hills Kate M. Cleary Vincent van Martem Beede Frank M. Norris

Lippincott's Magazine previews and poems

Lippincott's Magazine features a new tale The Standings by Mrs. Arthur Stannard about a poor English artist's family and a wealthy relative. It also highlights short stories by Caffin Hart and Owen Fai, two papers by Captain Perry and La nier, and a poem by Israel Zangwill titled Blind Children.

John Strange Winter Arthur Stannard Lippincott Charles H. Caffin Percie W. Hart Owen Fai Leslie J. Perry War Records Office Washington Lincoln Sidney Lanier Shakespeare Lippincott’s Israel Zangwill

Steamship Cevie Arrives From Liverpool

New York reports the steamer Cevie has arrived from Liverpool on January 28, reflecting ongoing transatlantic traffic as the ship docks and crews disembark in port.

New York Cevie Liverpool

Ship Red Rock Leaves Victoria with Salmon Shipment

Victoria BC January 28 news reports the ship Red Rock departed on November 29 from Victoria carrying 80 164 cases of British Columbia salmon bound for London. The vessel is owned in Glasgow.

Victoria B. C Red Rock Alberni London Glasgow

Stoneham to Host Old Sixth Reunion April 19 in 411th Baltimore Riot Anniversary

Stoneham plans a reunion for Massachusetts Old Sixth Regiment veterans, first to answer Lincoln's call in 1861, on April 19 the 411th anniversary of the Baltimore riot. Grand Army hall hosts a committee led by Town Clerk George N Green with H H Richardson secretary and regional veterans leaders. A plan to raise funds by public subscription shifted to a special legislative bill permitting Stoneham to appropriate $300 for entertaining the veterans.

Old Sixth Massachusetts Baltimore Grand Army Hall George N. Green H. H. Richardson Charles Thompson James H. Murphy John Gilmore F. L. Whittier Sidney A. Hill George Barrett William H. Sprague L. P. Benton J. P. Nowell G. R. Barnstead D. A. Abbott J. Parker Gould W. H. Marden Stoneham

Funeral for late town clerk Gilman J Wright held at Orthodox church

The funeral of Gilman J. Wright, town clerk, occurred Monday afternoon at the Orthodox church with Rev. BE. H. Roper officiating and Mr Geo T Day in charge. A floral tribute and quartette accompanied the service as town officers attended and the interment followed at Fairview cemetery.

Gilman J. Wright Geo. T. Day BE. H. Roper Roper H. G. Osgood E.G. Boynton Fairview Cemetery

Poultry and Preservation Topics Highlight Pomona Meeting

Middlesex and Norfolk Pomona met at Sherborn on Wednesday with Millis slated as the next gathering site for February 12. Abel F. Stevens of Wellesley will present an illustrated lecture on Poultry and Arthur D. Towne of Norfolk will discuss the Location of and Plans for a Model Poultry House. The afternoon session will feature essays on The Preservation of Feces by W. D. Rudd La Roy Eame J. B. Parkin and Mrs Lemuel Clark.

Middlesex Norfolk Pomona Sherborn Millis Abel F. Stevens Wellesley Arthur D. Towne W. D. Rudd la Roy Eame J. B. Parkin Lemuel Clark

Hawthorne Musical club on Star Course in Canton

The Hawthorne Musical club of Boston, a refined comedy concert company, will perform at Odd Fellows' Temple this evening under Canton Pawtucket auspices. It promises a novel two hour program of refined comedy, instrumental and vocal music with continuous performance and no two numbers alike. Admission is 25 cents.

Canton Pawtucket Odd Fellows’ Temple Hawthorne Musical Club Boston America

Mullin obituary and theatrical sketch debut

Rebecca Mullin of 154 Andover street died at 79 with funeral at her home on Wednesday at 2 PM and private burial. Albert M. Guillet, a local private theatricals figure, will stage a new sketch The Habitant at the First Universalist Church on January 29 with a humorous inclusion of a Drummond poem Mon Choual Castor.

Mullin Andover Street Rebecca Mullin Albert M. Guillet Guillet

Morocco Strike Fails to Settle Lynn Factory Turmoil

In Lynn Massachusetts on January 27 the morocco workers at T A Kelley and Company failed to settle their strike as non union workers were laid off after the driving belt broke. Greeks including Nicholas Kocoros were assaulted by strikers and H Daniel McGarvey was arrested for assault before bail. Police protection was restored and a mass meeting of strikers planned for the evening.

H. Daniel McGarvey Morocco Lyons Kelley

Dickinson Explains Counts in South Danvers Bank Case

John W. Dickinson testifies in U S district court regarding the 11th count charging 3200 misappropriation on July 11 1899. He says payments to Suffolk National Bank were at director board requests and credits appeared later. He recalls notes for 4900 and 600 made by Plumber Wood Working Co discounted at South Danvers Bank with the company owing him 12000.

Boston John W. Dickinson South Danvers National Bank U. S. District Court Dickinson Suffolk National Bank South Danvers Clark Rice Board of Directors Plumber Wood Working Company South Danvers Bank Plumber Company

Senate weighs Chinese exclusion amid labor views

Washington January 27 Senate immigration committee hears from the Federation of Labor and California on Chinese exclusion. E J Livernash of California argues Chinese in the Philippines outnumber California and exclusion protects American labor and Occidental civilization. He notes travel restrictions complicate Philippine and Hawaii policy and United States relations.

Washington Senate Committee On Immigration Federation of Labor California John W. Foster E. J. Livernash Philippines Hawaii Porto Rico United States Phlippine Islands

Italian was sentenced for manslaughter in Meoli death

Michele Manfra, found guilty last week of manslaughter for stabbing Nicola Meoli in a Prince street lodging house on November 29, 1901, received 12 to 20 years at Charlestown. He has repeatedly attempted suicide in the Charles street jail and caused a disturbance when the sentence was read.

Boston Michele Manfra Nicolo Meoli Prince Street Fessenden Charlestown Manfra Charles Street

Members N Y Stock Exchange Branch Office Albany NY

A terse notice identifies Members of the New York Stock Exchange and lists a branch office located in Albany New York.

N. Y. Stock Exchange Albany, N.Y New York Stock Exchange

Prisoner restrained after head injury at courtroom railing

A prisoner suffered a bandaged head when he tried to climb the railing in the court room. Guards stopped him, and he was hurried out to the Tombs to await the prison van.

Emperor William Confers Regimental Titles on Birthday

Berlin Jan 27 Emperor William born Jan 27 1859 celebrated his birthday by issuing an army order conferring territorial titles on regiments lacking names. He urged unity of army and nation and the duty to honor each race and home. A congratulation court followed, with dignitaries and the Prince of Wales, then the armory visit with the Black Eagle ribbon.

Berlin William Count von Buelow Prince of Wales Order of the Black Eagle

Telegraphers Race Expands to National Tournament

Atlanta telegraphers vote to widen their March 1 tournament to a national scope. The competition will involve a 360 word five minute test on a subject to be supplied by President Roosevelt. An honorary committee includes Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Guglielmo Marconi, Eckert, Mackay and Melville Stone.

Atlanta Ohio River Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie Thomas A. Edison Guglielmo Marconi Thos. T. Eckert John W. Mackay Melville E. Stone Messrs. Marconi Stone Eckert

Chinese navy reorganization under viceroys plan

The Chinese leadership led by Viceroy Liu and Viceroy Yun Shikai halted the sale of the Pei Yang squadron to Russia and moved to reorganize both the navy and army. American and British officers may assist with the naval overhaul, with naval and military HQ to be set at Tien Tsun. The army will mobilize about 190,000 foreign drilled troops in Chi Li and Shan Tung.

Tacoma Wash Ichcra Liu Nanking Yukon Shika Chi Li Pei Yang Russia China Tien Tsin Yun Shikai Shan Tung

Taft In Ohio Meets Family After Philippine Tour

Cincinnati report says Governor Taft of the Philippine Islands arrived this forenoon with his family. He was greeted by his brother C. P. Taft at the station and driven to his residence for breakfast. He declined callers due to the death of Mrs. W. H. Taft's mother, Mrs. J. W. Herron, and is in apparent good health.

Cincinnati H. Taft Philippine Islands C. P. Taft W. H. Taft J. W. Herron

Admiral Schley in Chicago amid receptions and esteem

Admiral Schley, guest of the Hamilton club, began his Chicago visit with resolutions of esteem from German societies and a stop at the W. S. Schley school. A two hour public reception and further engagements were planned for the afternoon.

Chicago Admiral Schley Hamilton Club W. S. Schley

Sisters Doherty Dead. Medical Examiner Finds Natural Causes

Boston on January 27 Medical Examiner Draper ruled the deaths of Mary and Lizzie Doherty in Roxbury as due to natural causes. He noted a small head cut from a fall on Lizzie and found no violence or poison.

Boston Draper Mary Lizzie Doherty Roxbury Lizzie

Canal Proposition Hearing Schedule Set Next Week

The committee on inter oceanic canals did not report today but will hold hearings beginning next Monday. Isthmian commission members and any desired witnesses will be summoned.

Washington Senate Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals Isthmian Commission

Freeman retrial ordered in fatal Darling case

Pittsfield, Jan 27. John Freeman, the colored man tried for the killing of Geo Darling, also colored, failed to reach a verdict as jurors reported 11 for conviction and 1 for acquittal. Freeman bound over to July term under 3000 bond. Defense says Darling was killed by a train. body found on a railroad track.

Pittsfield John Freeman Geo. Darling Freeman Darling Sheffield Great Barrington

Low's Stand on Excise Favor Local Option

Mayor Low told a citizens committee on excise that he endorses local option over a referendum and seeks equal legal rights for restaurants and hotels plus a spring special election to decide the issue.

New York Low Citizens’ Committee On Excise

Patrick Trial Evidence Reported In New York Court

The Albert T. Patrick murder trial of William Marsh Rice's death heard fresh testimony in New York with undertaker Charles Plowright and his assistant describing Patrick as requesting cremation, while Dr. Hamilton Williams testified on chloroform effects and lung congestion. The cross examination explored funeral plans, cremation timing, and potential will implications linking to the Rice Institute.

New York Albert T. Patrick Wm. Marsh Rice Texas Jas. W. Girard Wm. H. Rice Institute Girard Patrick Rice James F. Vallely Charles Plowright Mr. Rice Hamilton Williams Williams

Senate approves Denmark treaty and other pacts

Washington reports the Senate in executive session received the Denmark treaty transferring West India possessions to the United States for five million dollars. It ratified extradition with Serbia and a trademark treaty with Guatemala. Senator Cullom, chairing foreign relations, said the treaties follow standard patterns and were favorably reported by the committee.

Washington Senate Denmark West India United States Servia Guatemala Cullom Committee of Foreign Relations

Devery's Bid to End New York Police Chief Post Denied

Former Deputy Commissioner William S Devery sought to strike down the law abolishing the New York city police chief post. Justice Leventritt denied the application in the supreme court noting doubts about constitutionality but allowing the appellate division to decide promptly.

New York Wm. S. Devery New York City Leventritt Supreme Court Appellate Division

When You Feel a Headache Begin Cafebria Powder

Cited as a remedy for headache, Cafebria powder promises quick relief and hours of freedom from suffering. Sold by all druggists, the ad emphasizes its warranted cure and wide availability.

Dividend Notice for Stockholders at 83 State Street

A 3 percent dividend will be payable at 83 State Street room 43 on Saturday February 1, 1902 to stockholders of record at the close of business this day. CHARLES L. LOVERL G Treasurer Boston Mass January 9 1992.

State Street Charles L. Loverl*g Boston Mass

Erie Fight Over Asset Transfer in Erie Telephone Case

Judge Richardson denied Nutting of Manchester a temporary injunction to halt the Erie Telephone and Telegraph company plan to transfer its assets under a stockholder approved reorganization. A two-thirds vote in New York law allows sales to domestic or foreign firms with minority protections, with the case to resume as Nutting may seek further amendment.

Richardson Superior Court Boston Elmer W. Nutting Manchester N. H Erie Telephone and Telegraph Company Et al Erie Company Nutting New York

South Framingham Leads Massachusetts Basketball Standings

South Framingham remains the undisputed league leader in the Massachusetts season, pulling away from the Burkes to a 10.5 percent edge. Pawtucketville falls to last while five games last week saw South Framingham defeating the Burkes and Pawtucketville at Lowell. Individual scoring shows Martens of South Framingham atop the list with Reagan of the Burkes rising to second. Healey of Institute remains third, Cairns of South Framingham fourth, and O’Neil of the Burkes tied with Cairns.

South Framingham Burkes Pawtucketville Lowell Institute Maynard Insttute Pawtucketvile Oi Neuids Volenee Martens Reagan The Healey Cairns O'Neil

TAX ON TEA AND BEER

Washington bill hearings pause Cuban reciprocity to cut war revenue taxes. Tea importers led by Albert P. Sloan urge repeal of the 10 cent tea duty, arguing it harms consumers and traders and that tea needs no protection.

Washington Ways All Means Albert P. Sloan New York National Tea Duty Repeal Association

Dufferin Denies Involvement in Finance Fraud

In London the bankruptcy court resumed an inquiry into the London and Globe Finance corporation. A letter from the Marquis of Dufferin denying participation in Whitaker Wrights speculation was read. Dufferin said he would have felt criminal for letting shareholders lose their money in such gambles.

London London and Globe Finance Corporation Marquis of Dufferin Canada Paris Whitaker Wright

Burned at the stake thwarted by U S marshal rescue

Fred Tiner, a full blood Shawnee, faced execution by mob at Guthrie Oklahoma after being accused of outraging three Shawnee women. Deputized U S Marshal Davis arrived from Arbeka and halted the torture, freeing Tiner and taking him to Weweeka where he was jailed.

Guthrie Okla Fred Tiner United States Davis Arbeka I. T Weweeka Tiner

Lawrence Defendants Likely to Plead at Salem May Trial

Lawrence, Jan. 27. No summonses served yet on men indicted for alleged conspiracy to defraud the city. They are expected to be taken to Salem tomorrow to plead. They have engaged C. A. Delourcy and Col. John P. Sweeney of this city, ex D A Boyd B. Jones of Haverhill, Hurburt of Lynn, and Moulton of Salem to represent them. Trial probably postponed to May term at Salem.

Lawrence Salem C. A. del ‘Ourcy John P. Sweeney Boyd B. Jones Haverhill Hurburt Lynn Moulton Superior Criminal Court

Boston Christian return engagement opens next Monday

A brisk seat sale began yesterday for the return engagement of The Christian at the Boston theatre in Boston. The production is identical to the previous run except Edgar Davenport is replaced by Charles Hallock. Edward J. Morgan leads the company with Elsia Leslie as Glory Quayle.

Christian Boston Theatre Boston Edgar Davenport Charles Hallock Edward J. Morgan Elsia Leslie Glory Quayle

Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse Arrives In Plymouth

The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse docked in Plymouth on January 27 arriving from New York for Cherbourg and Bremen. The steamer's arrival was noted in local shipping news with no incidents reported.

Plymouth Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse New York Cherbourg Bremen

Industrial Firms and Stock Listings Across Mills

The record lists multiple New England firms with associated quantities or stock figures. Companies include 30 Bigelow Carpet Co and 2 Hamilton Mfg Co, 50 Massachusetts Cotton Mills, 100 Swift Refrigerator and Transportation Co, 50 Merrimack Mfg Co, 50 Massachusetts Elec prid stock, 20 Middlesex Woolen Co. The items appear as a compact ledger of industrial names with numeric figures.

Bigelow Carpet Co Hamilton Mfg. Co Massachusetts Cotton Mills Swift Refrigerator and Transportation Co Merrimack Mfg. Co Massachusetts Middlesex Woolen Co

Ad alert to advertisers in the Courier

A brief message invites advertisers to note that their ads were seen in the Courier. It emphasizes readership presence and encourages continued or renewed placements with the paper for visibility.

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