Stock Market Opens Dull in New York
New York July 1. The stock market opened dull with grain shares leading. St Paul fell a point, Missouri Pacific and Illinois Central dipped fractions, Colorado Fuel and Pressed Steel Car down, Sugar rose 5% and United States Steel preferred opened higher but slipped. By 11 a.m. prices fell further until Sugar surged 1% on urgent demand. Norfolk & Western and Chicago & Eastern Illinois up a point, Consolidated Gas up 2, Brooklyn Union Gas up 5, Wheeling & Lake Erie down 1. Western Union fell a point. Missouri Pacific rebounded above yesterday's close while other western and transcontinental stocks remained heavy.
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New York
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Illinois Central
Colorado
United States Steel Preferred
Norfolk & Western
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Consolidated Gas
Brooklyn Union
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Western Union
Commodity futures open steady in New York market
Futures quotes show July at 8.76 and August at 8.31 with subsequent months: September 7.91 October 7.76 November 7.67 December 7.68 January 7.68 February 7.68 March 7.69. Decline observed but opened steady in early New York trading.
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New York
Puerto Rico Leaf Tobacco Co Incorporation Filed in Jersey City
Articles of incorporation filed in Jersey City establish the Puerto Rico Leaf Tobacco Co as a branch of Consolidated Tobacco. The new company is capitalized at $300,000.
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Jersey City
Puerto Rico Leaf Tobacco Co
Consolidated Tobacco Company
Rate of Exchange in China July Installment
Pekin July 1 Taotai of Shanghai informs bankers commission China refuses July indemnity payment at April 1, 1901 rate. Foreign ministers note US minister Conger stated US supports China's basis. Ministers doubt China will accept until convinced US is ally, some call US policy unreasonable against protocol terms. Prince Ching and officials previously framed arguments as mercy rather than justice.
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Pekin
Taotai
Shanghai
Bankers’ Commission
China
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Flanagan Breaks Hammer and Weight Record at Celtic Park
New York July 1 John Flanagan of the Greater New York Irish Athletic Association, America’s hammer, disc and 56 pound weight champion, achieved a sensational exhibition throw of 38 feet 10 1/2 inches with the 66 pound implement at Celtic Park Laurel Hill Long Island. The practice throw, not a record, eclipses his former best of 36 feet 9 1/4 inches set October 20 last year.
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New York
John Flanagan
Greater
Irish Athetic Association
America
Celtic Park
Laurel Hill
Long Island
Flanagan
Uncle Sam's money drawer grows with duties
New York July 1 Uncle Sam's coffers were enriched by duties totaling $165,500,126 for the year ending June 30, the largest sum ever collected at New York and surpassing the 1899 1900 record by about $12 million.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Kosmus liner Sakkarah wreck leaves crew, gold saved
The Sakkarah struck rocks May 1 about 800 miles SW of Valparaiso and was total loss. All hands were saved. The Abydos arrived from Hamburg to bring ashore the crew, ship papers, and 2,500,100 dollars in gold.
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San Francisco
Abydos
Hamburg
Valparaiso
Arrived steamer Cambroman from Mediterranean ports
Boston dispatch reports the steamer Cambroman has arrived with passengers and cargo from Mediterranean ports. The arrival adds to recent transatlantic and ocean trade activity, detailing potential shipments and travelers onboard.
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Boston
Mediterranean
American Woolen fires back at strike deceit charges
Boston July 1 William M Wood treasurer of the American Woolen company stated that the Providence strike and others were prompted by outside parties. He said the two room system provided an ostensible cause and that printed circulars bearing Ballard’s signature and union endorsement were fraudulently used to mislead workers. He predicted an end to Providence related disruptions and promised investigation into the fraud.
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Boston
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Providence
Textile Union of
Rhode Island
George A. Ballard
Rhode Island District Council of Textile Workers
S. T
L. A
Ballard
Lowell Man James OBrien Murdered in Colorado
Lowell native James OBrien aged about 23 or 24 was killed by tramps in Durango Colorado on June 15 according to a June 27 letter from A F Hood coroner of Durango. Supt Moffatt notes Cornelius Garity lost a leg in a railroad accident at Medfield and had a brother in law living in Lowell.
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James O’brien
Colorado
Medfield
Lowell
Supt. Moffatt
A. F. Hood
Durango
O’brien
Cornelius Garity
Supt
Moffatt
Massachusetts General Hospital
Soseo~e Bo
Salaries Advance for New York Postal Clerks
New York on July 1 reports a $100 raise for 2500 post office clerks earning $600 $700 or $900 yearly. In addition 300 new clerks will be hired, raising annual payroll by about $180,000.
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New York
New York Post Office
Hague chamber passes cable ratification with Dutch German firm
The first chamber of the States General adopted a bill ratifying the convention between Holland and Germany for laying an Asiatic cable to the Dutch East Indies. The line will be operated by a Dutch German company.
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the Hague
Hhe
First Chamber
States General Today
Holland
Germany
Dutch East Indies
Fatal Fall Kills 12-Year-Old In Coburns Store
Clarence Dellgren, 12, died at St Johns hospital after falling more than 30 feet into an elevator well at C B Coburn and Co s Market street store while fooling with fellow boys distributing handbills. He lived at 28 Fay Street. The incident occurred about 1 pm yesterday. medical staff declared skull fracture and internal injuries fatal. Dellgren s father Mills O Dellgren, a Swede, was jailed for three months for contempt of court on June 18. The parliamentary committee investigating the case adjourned for the night. McHugh admitted contempt and was released.
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Clarence Dellgren
C. B. Coburn &C
Market Street
St. John’s Hospital
Dellgren
Coburn Co
Mr. McIntyre
St.John’s Hospital
Dallgren
Fay Street
Mills O. Dellgren
Leitrim
McHugh
Street fighting ends in Cape Haytien during presidential race
In Cape Haytien on June 30, clashes between Firmin supporters and Nord partisans halted at 7 pm after Admiral Killick withdrew marines. Fire from the bombardment caused little damage. Firmin’s residence was looted. Firmin has been elected to represent Gonaives in the Chamber of Deputies as peace appears restored.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
M. Firmin
Paris
Alexis Nord
Republic
Killick
Gen. Nord
Firmin
Port Au Prince
Gonaives
Chamber of Deputies
Department of
Artibonite
Seneque Montplaierr Pierre
Miners Return to Work in Pocahontas Fields
Roanoke Va June 30 Many of the old miners who had quit during the strike and others who went out earlier today reported for duty and returned to their old jobs. More men at work today than since June 7 with no trouble and signs of growing return to employment.
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Roanoke
Pocahontas Flat Top
Malcolm Langtry Wedding at Westminster Church
Ian Z. Malcolm member of Parliament for Stow market division Suffolk and former assistant private secretary to Lord Salisbury married Jeanne Langtry daughter of actress Mrs Langtry at St Margaret's Westminster. Readings included the bride’s mother the Duke of Argyle Squire Bancroft Rajahs Lord Hugh Cecil Morley Lecky Wyndham Redmond and many MPs. King Edward sent a personal note and gift. the Prince of Wales also sent a gift. Mrs Langtry gave away the bride.
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London
Ian Z. Malcolm
Stowmarket
Suffolk
Lord Salisbury
Jeanne Langtry
Langtry
St. Margaret’s Church
Westminster
Hugo Gerald de Bathe
Duke of Argyle
Squire Bancroft
Marquis of Salisbury
John Morley
E. H. Lecky
Geo. Wyndham
Ireland
Wm. Redmond
M. P
P. A. McHugh
Lord Balwarres
Edward
Prince of Wales
Pittston Engineers Report For Duty After Strike
In Pittston Pennsylvania on June 30 about 35 striking engineers and pumpmen reported for duty. Most were employed while some were stood aside for reassignment as imported workers move through. Firemen refused to join the action. District totals show around 40 engineers and pump runners still out, with hope they will return by week’s end.
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Pittston
A Mill Holiday Schedule After the Fourth
Mills will close from Thursday night to Monday morning, following the Memorial day pattern. Steam up is not economical, as only a partial Saturday session after the Fourth will occur, since it falls on Friday.
Crown Prince Opens International Shipping Congress in Dusseldorf
In Dusseldorf on June 30 the International Shipping Congress opened with Crown Prince Frederick William delivering an address. He called the gathering a milestone in evolution and a point of contact where nations unite in friendship, recognizing shared merits without envy.
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Dusseldorf
Rhenish
Prussia
International Shipping Congress
Frederick William
Illness at Merrimack Corp: Joseph Pattee in home care
City Messenger Joseph E Pattee has chills and rapidly worsened at his Merrimack Corporation home on Dutton Street. Doctors say the condition is not serious, and he remains under care.
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Joseph E. Pattee
Merrimack Corporation
Dutton Street
City Hall Notes Reports Diphtheria Cases in June
The board of health meets at 4.39 this afternoon. Agent Knapp reports 40 diphtheria cases in the city for June, with one new case this morning. Officials say 40 is about an average for a month.
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Board of Health
Knapp
Deaths in this city July notices Owen Gillogly and others
Gillogly Owen 48 died July 1 at St John s hospital 54 Mead street wife and family survive. McOsker Mary E 1 year 6 months died July 1 at 55 Bowden street. Garner George W 16 3 months died June 1 at 1153 Lakeview avenue. Rushworth Emma E 46 died June 30 residence 228 East Merrimack street funeral Wednesday 2 pm. Dellgren Clarence M 12 died June 20 residence 28 Fay street funeral Wednesday 3 pm at father Nils O Dellgren residence friends invited.
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McOsker
Frank
Julia
Bowden Street
Mary E. McOsker
Garner
George
Sarah Garner
Lakeview Avenue
George W. Garner
Rushworth
Emma E. Rushworth
East Merrimack Street
Dellgren
Jume
Clarence M. Dellgren
Nills O. Dellgren
Fay Street
Office Northern Depot Branch Office Cor Mitdie and Central Streets
The notice lists a branch office location at the corner of Mitdie and Central Streets for the Office Northern Depot. It identifies the site as a functional branch office and notes its address for public reference.
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Mitdie and
Central Streets
Butterfly as a Pet in a Syracuse Girl's Winter Tale
A Syracuse girl recalls keeping a butterfly named Scamp through winter. She fed it on her hand, watched its cleaning rituals and sleeping habits, and noted its intelligence as it hunted warm corners and dined only from her palm until a stray mouse ended care. The piece appears in the New York World.
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Syracuse
Secamp
New York World
Nearsightedness in children and reading distance
A parent describes teaching two children to read at different ages, noting both tended to bring books too close to their eyes. By correcting reading distance and monitoring lessons, the children grew up without nearsightedness and without needing glasses, arguing for early, individualized guidance in reading practices.
McHugh Examined by Commons Committee in London
London June 30. The select committee of the House of Commons under A. J. Balfour examined Patrick A. McHugh the Nationalist member of Parliament for the north di- tric t. The session focused on issues facing the Nationalist party and McHugh's role within it.
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London
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Patrick A. McHugh
North
Bonfires blaze across England to mark king’s improving health
London reports show three thousand bonfires lit nationwide in celebration of the king’s favorable condition. A rocket over Earl’s Court signaled the blaze, with fires from the Lizard to the Orkneys. Rain dampened festivities and London avoided official illumination.
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London
United Kingdom
Earl's Court
Lizard
Orkneys
Mansion House
Bank of England
Marlborough House
Chicago’s perfume makers reveal rough path to scent
Chicago perfumers process raw fatty material sold in 25 to 40 pound cans into high grade perfumes. The article details sources of flowers from southern France Bulgaria and Italy, the extraction methods using fats and distillation, the craft of bouquet blending and the dangers of overlong scents, noting rising demand and a thriving industry in specialty fragrances.
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Chicago
France
Bulgaria
Italy
United States
China
Chicago Tribune
Hooppole, Indiana Called Literary Center Of West
The Chicago Tribune mocks Indiana claims of a literary center but Hooppole in Posey County is hailed as the region’s intellectual hub. A century of scholars artists and scientists rooted there, from Owen family musicians to Say and Lesquereux, yielding lasting cultural stature beyond mere fame.
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Chicago Tribune
Indiana
West
Posey County
Ind
Hooppole
Indianapolis
United States
Florence
Ohio
Robert Owen
William Maclure
Joseph Neef
Lesueur
Troost
Robert Dale Owen
Congress
Thomas Say
Whittlesey
Meek
Lesquereux
Col. Fauntleroy
The
Coast Survey
the Sentinel
Owen
John Chappersmith
Constance Fauntleroy
Runcie
St. Joseph
Minerva
New Harmony
Bronte
Madison
Sorosis
Rosamund Dale Owen
Laurence Oliphant
Booth Tarkington
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Spencer Trask & Co
Pine St
New York Stock Exchange
Fisk & Robinson
Cedar Street
State Street
American Telephone
NEW England Telephone
Bright, Sears & CO
Middlesex St
Hembers Boston Stock Exchange
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
Marine News
Pacific Ocean
C. B. Coburn & Company
Pocahontas Coal Field
Malcolim—Langtry
St. Margaret’s
Pittston, Pa
International Shipping
City Hall Notes
Conway Transfer Co
Northern Depot
Butterfly
P. A. Mhugh
Courier-Citizen Co
Merrimack St
Middle St
England
Strand
Fleet Street
Spithead
Prince Chen
Ostend
Dublin
Perfume Makers
Center OF
Indi
Ana
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell Mass
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