Cochiti Stock Surrenders Ground in Boston Action
Stock market notes Cochiti stock trading at 70 cents with no inside support while Amalgamated Copper and Sugar drew attention. Early session strength gave way before noon as Anaconda rose to 344% and Western Telephone preferred reached 96 with common at 29%. Lowell Gas Light Co to seek right to issue new stock.
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Lowell Gas Light Co
Amalgamated Copper and Sugar
Boston
Anaconda
Western Telephone
Cochiti
Stock Market Opens Irregularly With Sugar Leads Decline
New York stock prices opened irregular as Sugar fell and Amalgamated Copper rose on heavy dealings. Sugar and Amalgamated were the day’s most active names, with most shares inching higher except Sugar which opened down. Railroads showed momentary strength before fading as liquidation hit Sugar.
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New York
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Atchison
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Metropolitan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk and Western
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Rock Island
Mexican Central
Lackawanna
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Lowell Gas Light votes to raise capital for plant expansion
The Lowell Gas Light company approves increasing capital stock by 150000 to reach 800000 if gas commissioners approve. Proceeds would fund a retort house and other improvements under an enlarged plant plan. New stock not issued before next summer, as price and rights await commissioners’ determination.
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Lowell Gas Light Company
Gas Commissioners
Cotton futures open steady with varied January to October prices
New York January 31 cotton futures opened steady with January at 8.00 and February at 8.02. Prices extended into March 8.08, April 8.11, May 8.13, June 8.14, July 8.16, August 8.01, September 7.60 and October 7.67 as bids.
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New York
Mining stock hopes and a host of stock questions
A U S Mining director says copper at ten cents could yield over 2.50 per share and 1 million net annually on 400 000 shares. The Edwards vs Bay State Gas suit advances with depositions at Young's hotel. F Augustus Heinze declines to comment on rumors of selling mining holdings. Morse sells Erie Telegraph stock for 420 000, leaving him with Nets against a 4 million capitalized enterprise. Montana Coal and Coke plans to connect rail and ovens, boosting output. Lowell investors recall paying 10 for Montana Coal and Coke stock, now hard pressed with no market. Readers ask why Cochiti Gold stock fell below 1 and whether dividends will resume. Cochiti’s management admits obscurity and stockholders remain in the dark.
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U. S. Mining
C. W. Morse
Erie ‘Telegraph and Tele_ phone company
Telephone and Cable Company
Mr. Morse
New York
Boston
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company
Horr
Mont
Montana Coal and Coke Company
Lowell
Montana Coal
Miss Holt to Wed Arthur Lamson in Boston Engagement
The engagement is announced of Miss Elizabeth H Holt of this city to Arthur C Lamson of Boston. W F Sweet of this city has been awarded an original pension, war with Spain.
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Elizabeth H. Holt
Arthur C. Lamson
Boston
W. F. Sweet
Spain
Incipient bronchitis warning and home remedy claim
A reader is advised that their upper lung tightness indicates incipient bronchitis and could worsen to pneumonia. The ad promotes Adamson's Balsam as offering immediate relief and claims it has never failed, available from all druggists.
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Adamson
Mayor veto sparks special meeting to override ordinance
Mayor Dimon vetoes the increase of the appropriations committee. A special joint meeting of the city legislature is called for tonight to attempt to pass the measure over his veto. The mayor cites lack of necessity. The plan follows talks with Col Carmichael and Mr Molloy of the Democratic bloc. A two thirds vote is needed with full attendance. Another move aims to elect a superintendent of commons.
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Dimon
Appropriations Committee
Col. Carmichael
Mr. Molloy
Rights for married women proposed in domestic relations law
New York January 31 amendment by Assemblyman Colby grants married women a separate right to sue for wages and profits from their work or business. The husband would have no action for such earnings, and the presumption in actions for damages would favor the wife.
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New York
Assemblyman
Colby
Dracut Fair Opens With Wide Civic Support And Activities
Central Congregational church hosts a successful fair opening with active booths and a prize for guessing the bean count. Various tables showcase crafts and garments, with Hutchinson's orchestra providing music. Hillside Congregational church hosts a Y P S C E social featuring solos and readings. The street basketball club invites under 16 challenges, and a proposal to simplify French army salutes is noted.
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Central Congregational Church
Rose Peabody
Ella M. Peabody
Ella A. Coburn
Calvin Richardson
Eben T. Fox
Bernice Parker
Mirs
Annie Smithson
Nellie Hill
Hattie Fox
Helen Boynton
Irma Varnum
Lula Tozier
Harvey
Asa Stickney
Helen Briggs
Arthur Colburn
Clara Morgan
Jennie Coburn
Sadie Coburn
Josie Crosby
Ada M. Fox
Myrtle Coburn
Josie Morgan
Gookin Bros
Fannie Richardson
Hutchinson
Hillside Congregational Church
Agnes Dean
Laura Dean
Fred Daily
Edith Swett
P. A. Howard
Stella
Vida Hurst
Florence Hunston
Dean
Abele
Hodge and Stevens
Brookside
Frank Zipper
Beaver Street
Wood's Bundle Sale Opens At Nine This Morning
A Wood's Bundle Sale starts at 9 o'clock offering a choice article and a valuable present for 25 cents. The event promises a practical deal and a small surprise for shoppers today.
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Wood
Drugged Girl Tells Her Story in Lawrence Case
Lucy Dudley, seeking her sister Mrs. Morin, remained in a nervous condition in Lawrence. She recalls living with a Pem b roke family and says a man offered improper advances Sunday before her memory faded. Police suspect drugging and search clues point to Methuen for the missing sister.
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Lawrence
Lucy Dudley
Joseph Merin
Wood
Pembroke
N. H
Carter
Methuen
Dynamite Ship Daggery May Be Lost Off Coast
A Portsmouth report says the Norwegian steamship Daggery laden with dynamite may be lost after the government wire to Cape Hatteras went down in a storm. Wreckers from W Ports mouth have been sent to the vessel for rescue or salvage.
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Atlanta
Journal
Portsmouth
Cape Hatteras
Denver seeks World's C. E. Convention for 1903
John Willis Baer, general secretary of the Worlds Christian Endeavor union, arrived in Denver and will carry the invitation to hold the national convention here in 1903. Denver plans to raise 15000 dollars to cover expenses and begin work immediately.
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Denver
Col
John Willis Baer
World's Christian Endeavor Union
Howard found guilty in Goebel murder case
Frankfort Kentucky January 80 At 1125 o clock the jury found Jim Howard guilty of the assassination of William Goebel and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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Howard
Goebel
Frankfort
Jim Howard
Wm. Goebel
Erie Telegraph and Telephone approves sale to Occidental
At the annual meeting in New York the Erie directors ratified selling all property rights and franchises to Occidental Telephone. Five directors were elected for one year each. Provisions included cancelling the Postal Telegraph agreement, and a pro rata stock distribution of 1,594,426 dollars once payment is received, with a protest filed by Henry Ware noted on file. About 96,680 shares were represented.
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New York
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company
Occidental Telephone Company
F. R. Hart
A. B. Chaniler
Wm. Endicott, Jr
Reginald Foster
Philip Dexter
Occidental Company
Erie Company
Erie
Henry Ware
Ships Overdue From Frazer River for London and Puget Sound
San Francisco date line reports the British ship Red Rock bound for London with salmon cargo placed on the overdues list after Vancouver coast wreckage link. Dutch steamer Folmina, 51 days out from Java for Puget Sound via Moji, also listed as overdue at Merchants' Exchange.
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San Francisco
Red Rock
Merchants’ Exchange
Frazer River
London
Vancouver
Java
Puget Sound
Moji
Navy delays in naming acting warrant machinists
Washington January 30 The bureau of navigation Navy Department faces an unusual delay in notifying Frank H. Church and Francis J. McAllister of their acting warrant machinist appointments. Telegr ams sent nationwide have not informed the men of their good fortune. Each has served three years as enlisted personnel.
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Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Frank H. Church
Francis J. McAllister
Navy
Fach
Montenegro Duel Rumor Denied By Cettinje Authorities
In Cettinje Montenegro January 80 officials state there is no truth to Vienna and Budapest reports claiming a duel occurred between hereditary Prince Danilo Alexander and his brother Prince Mirko over an alleged insult to Princess Jutta wife of Mirko. No injuries are reported.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Vienna
Budapest
Danilo Alexander
Mirko
Jutta
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Danilo
McKnight Released From Jail After Bank Embezzlement Convictions
Louisville with Jan 20 report states J M McKnight formerly with the defunct German National bank has been freed from confinement after his third embezzlement conviction. He posted a bond of 12000 dollars.
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Louisville, Ky
Wash
J. M. McKnight
German National Bank
Mrs Soffel Key to Pittsburg Jail Break Revealed
Pittsburg January 30 news reports the escape of Edward and John Biddle from county jail. Warden Soffel suspects his wife provided revolver and law books to the Biddles, aiding their breakout. She allegedly planned to meet them, leaving her husband and four children. Police search statewide, reward offered, and guards wounded. The case stirs strong public alarm as officials plan investigations.
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Pittsburg
Edward
John Biddle
Peter K. Soffel
Edward Biddle
Soffel
Sis
Si;ter
McDonald
Warden Soffel
Mrs. Soffel
John
Reynolds
McGeary
John C. Haymaker
Fourth Avenue
Pan Handle Railroad
West
Cleveland
Miss Harriet Conant Weds George Spalding in St Annes Church
Yesterday at 3 pm Miss Harriet Wheeler Conant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Conant married Mr George Homer Spalding in St Annes church. Rev A St John Chambre presided with organ music by J K Baldwin and a bridal party including ushers William Wallace Duncan Charles Henry Cormant Jr Philip Sanford Marden and Joseph Sidney Francis. The couple will reside at 74 Huntington Street after a brief bridal journey.
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Harriet Wheeler Conant
Charles H. Conant
George Homer Spalding
St. Annie’s Church
A. St. John Chambre
D. D
St. Anne's
J. K. Baldwin
St. Anne’s
Mr. Baldwin
Egmont
Beethoven
Guilmont
William Wallace Duncan
Charles Henry Cormant, Jr
Philip Sanford Marden
Joseph Sidney Francis
Philadelphia
Edith Kelley
Boston
Marion Stott
Edith Pollard
Arthur C. Spalding
Icebound steamers Atlanta and Iowa hold 200 aboard
In Chicago at 9 this morning the steamers Atlanta and Iowa with nearly 200 passengers remained trapped in the ice since Wednesday night. The travelers were comfortable yet eager for a west wind expected to clear the ice and free them.
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Chicago
Atlanta
Iowa
Boston Cloak and Suit Store Markdown Sale
Ladies are invited to a mark-down sale at Boston Cloak and Suit, 228 Merrimack Street in the Old City Hall Building. Bargains are highlighted as the store urges customers to come and inspect passable clothing deals.
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Boston Cloak and Suit Store
Merrimack Street
Old City Hall Building
Brigands Keep Miss Stone, Ransom Efforts Falter
Washington reports Miss Stone remains in captivity as ransom talks falter. Agents with the money are out of touch with captors, who evaded pursuit after Turkish soldiers appeared. Efforts to secure release will continue, though the current line is broken and a new direction is sought.
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Washington
Jan
Miss Stone
Extension of Nashua electric system to Tyngsboro urged
Nashua residents favor extending the city electric railway south of the Merrimack river to Tyngsboro and Lowell to shave travel time, with supporters arguing the move would be profitable for the Street Railway. The project hinges on the Nashua franchise’s expiration and clashes with summer Lakeview traffic concerns.
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Lowell
Hudson
Merrimack River
Lowell & Suburban
Chelmsford
Tyngsboro
Nashua
Lakeview
Lowell Road
New Hampshire
Merrimack Valley
Court orders Eureka Silk receivers to sell assets at auction
The United States circuit court orders Theophilus King William H. Barnard and Edmond Putney receivers of the Eureka Silk company to sell the firm’s property at auction in Boston on March 3. The company owns a Canton mill and additional assets in Boston New York Cincinnati Chicago and East Hampton Connecticut.
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Boston
United States
Theophilus King
William H. Barnard
Edmond 8
Putney
Eureka Silk Company
Canton
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
East Hampton
Conn
Card of Thanks from James A. McAuslin
The undersigned thanks friends relatives and Rebekah lodge ILOOF for sympathy and floral tributes in his recent bereavement James A McAuslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Vague Phrase From Scrambled Text
A fragmentary line appears to mix words about earning and a name like Ceo Pirei with unclear context. No coherent event or identifiable entities can be confirmed from the unreadable OCR snippet.
War Taxes Excludes Flour Under House Tax Repeal Plan
Washington January 30 The Ways and Means Committee backed a bill repealing all Spanish war revenue taxes except the flour tax. Tea duties delayed to January 1 1903 to allow stock disposal. Total yearly reduction set at 77000 dollars with 174 million in cash for the next fiscal year. Amendments proposing pork petroleum sugar reinforcements and trustmade goods taxes were defeated along party lines. A new gross receipts tax of one tenth of one percent on corporations with over ten million in annual receipts was also defeated.
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Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Chareuain Payne
Payne
Newlands
Richardson
Job
Obituary notices from Lewiston and Chelmsford deaths
Word arrived that William T. Willy, 58, formerly of thirty, died in Lewiston, Me, now of Seattle. He was longtime overseer in the Lawrence hosiery and a Mason and Odd Fellow. Miriam Asquith, 26, wife of Sam Asquith, died yesterday at 41 Barrington Street, leaving a husband and two sons, and was a Daughters of St. George member. Mrs Mary J. Peters Parlee, 36, died at Carlisle Road, Chelmsford, of typhoid fever after 15 years there, leaving a husband and several children. born in Blue Hill, Me.
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Wiliam T. Willy
Thiry
Seattle
Wash
Lewiston
Mr. Willis
Lawrence Hosiery
Miriam Asquith
Sam Asquith
Barrington Street
Daughters of St. George
Mary J. (Peters
William M. Parlee
Carlisle Road
Chelmsford
Parley
Blue Fill
Funeral for Kate Lee Held at Home and St Michael s Church
The funeral for Kate Lee was held yesterday morning at 8.30 from her home on 20 Seventh Street with burial in Catholic cemetery under Undertaker Rovers. At 9 a mass of requiem was celebrated at St Michael s Church by Rev Fr Carney with Gregorian chant by the choir and organ by Miss Carolyn A White. Bearers were Michal P T ree Patrick Mahon Stephen Murphy and John O Neil. Rev Fr Carney officiated at the grave.
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Kate Lee
Seventh Street
St. Michael's Church
Fr. Carney
Carolyn A. White
Michal PR Te Tree
Death notices from city listings January thirtieth
In this city Jan 30 at home 678 Bridge street Mrs John P Taylor aged 73. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm. Friends invited Miriam Asquith 41 Barrington street aged 26 years 10 months wife of Sam Asquith. Ellen EB Croggan 40 Marshall street aged 4 years at home of her parents.
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Stock Market
Boston Market
New York Market
Jacob Edwards
Bay State Gas Co
Delaware
Young’s Hotel
Edwards
F. Augustus Heinze
Amalgamated Copper Mining Company
A. C
Dracut
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
McKnight
Warden
Spalding-Conant
Silk CO
James A. McAuslin
Astrachan
Chris. Holmes
Lowe
Mass
Pirei Ravine
Committee
Patrick Mahon
Stephen Murphy
John O'Neil
William Sheppard
George
North Chelmsford
Wotton
Admiral Schley
Louisville Knights Templars
A’m’ral
Mason Wilows
Masonic
Fes
Shly
Industrial School of Reform
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