Market Gains Pace After Holidays Anticipated Strength
The New York market opened irregularly amid London weakness in American stocks. Rail shares led a broad rally with Illinois Central Rock Island and Pennsy among the notable risers. Berwind interests bought Atchison and predicted higher common stock prices as western operators showed a more aggressive stance. In Boston the market was quiet after the holiday with investment demand for quality securities and steady gas stocks.
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New York
London
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Louisville & Nashville
Pennsylvania
Atchison
Berwind
Boston
Swift & Co
Market Opens Irregularly as Stocks Move With London Weights
New York July 7 stock market opens irregular with some majors ignoring London weakness while others decline. Soft coal carriers and grangers show strength. Rock Island up 14 percent and Chesapeake and Ohio plus Illinois Central up 4 each. Noon sees broader activity with uneven gains and losses. Sugar and some hard coal shares weaken. By 2 pm prices ease on small offerings but Sugar rallies to slight gains. bonds remain firm.
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New York
London
Rock Island
Chesapeake and Ohio
Illinois Central
St. Paul
Amalgamated
Mocking Valley
St. Louis
Southwestern
Louisville
Hocking Valley
Minneapolis
Sault
Ste. Marie
Sugar
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Colorado Fuel
Southwestern Preferred
Futures Open Barely Steady as Cotton Prices Rise
New York notes July at 8.74, August 8.45, September 8.09, October 7.96, November 7.88, December 7.88, January 7.88, February 7.89, March 7.88. Spot closes steady with middling uplands 9.5 and gulf at 9.14, sales 1 752 bales.
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New York
Gulf
Dividend revival seen at Lowell mills and bleachery
The Boston Journal of Commerce notes a favorable turn in Lowell with Tremont & Suffolk and the Lowell Bleachery paying dividends again. Tremont & Suffolk show 3 percent amid sharp northern competition, signaling stronger payouts for stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal of Commerce
Lowell
Tremont & Suffolk
Stock Gossip and Rumors on Railroads and Mines
Boston clearing house shows exchanges at 17 173 252 dollars and balances at 1 073 811 dollars amid renewed chatter that Hocking Valley preferred may retire. T F Ryan may merge Hocking Valley with Pere Marquette. Old Dominion Mining with Duncan McVichei and Hoar en route to Boston mid July for statement. Cameron Currie Co notes Amalgamated could control Tamarack Osceola Isle Royale mines. Bright Sears Co reports the rumor.
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Boston Clearing House
Hocking Valley
T. F. Ryan
Road
Queen and Prince of Wales to greet Kitchener in London
London plans for a grand homecoming for Lord Kitchener amid weak trade and coronation delays. Five hundred cavalry and 10 000 infantry plus garrison troops will guard streets, with colonial and Indian units likely to participate in the reception. A Danville Junction Maine hen hatches a triple egg, two inside shell. Fred C Church insured Peter Leveque farm fire Saturday night.
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New York
Prince of Wales
Lord Kitchener
London
the Tribune
Windsor
Hounslow
South Africa
Oldest Newcomen steam engine works since 1809 at Farme Colony
The enduring Newcomen winding engine, built in 1809, remains in operation at Farme Colony in Rutherglen near Glasgow, noted as the oldest in the business and still functioning today.
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Farme Colony
Rutherglen
Glasgow
Newcomen
Warrants Issued Over Mine Strikes in Williamstown
Harrisburg, July 7. Sheriff Reiff swore out warrants for the arrest of ten strikers at Williamstown for inciting to riot and interfering with deputies protecting non union miners. He warns the region is critical and may call the militia if outbreaks recur. Twenty rioters were previously arrested and bail set.
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Harrisburg
Reiff
Williamstown
Lukens
Farmer claims self defence in deadly Americus shooting
In Americus Georgia on July 7 farmer Gwynes on the Stappey plantation shot and killed a Negro farm hand after a quarrel. A Negro woman was wounded in the abdomen by a shot from Gwynes as the conflict escalated. Gwynes says he acted in self defense and was wounded twice.
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Americus
Gwynes
Stappey
Gwyner
Marine News Steamer Arrivals Reach Allied Ports
Steamers Anchoria from Glasgow, Kronprinz Wilhelm from New York, and Virginia from London arrived at New York Plymouth and Boston respectively on July 7. The report records arrivals at three ports with no mention of cargo or further details.
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New York
Anchoria
Glasgow
Plymouth
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Boston
Virginia
London
Quiet Ninth Week in Wilkesbarre Anthracite Strike
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports a calm seventh week as the anthracite mines strike persists with no major changes. District convenes in Nanticoke drawing large attendance for union business and potential officer re elections. President Nicholls appears assured of re election while Buscavage Dempsey face opposition. Mitchell’s New York trip sparks speculation among miners.
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Wilkesbarre
Forest City
Scranton
Shickshinny
Here
Nanticoke
Nicholls
Buscavage
Dempsey
Mitchell
New York
Mitchell dodges talks on mine strike during New York visit
President Mitch ell of the United Mine Workers arrived in New York to visit friends bound for Europe. He refused to discuss the strike or a general move by anthracite miners, insisting the union would stay out until victory. He said he and H M Taylor were together as old friends and left for Wilkesbarre that evening.
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New York
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Europe
H. M. Taylor
Braidwood and
Coal City
Ill
Taylor
Wilkesbarre
Indianapolis
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Mitchell
Local Residents Plan Summer Outings and Travel
Mrs Wm A Chapman and daughter Mildred of Arlington street will spend two months at lakes Champlain and George. Alderman James O Sullivan and John P Mahoney, local delegates to the Hibernian convention in Denver, will depart tomorrow. City Messenger Joseph Pattee begins a week long trip through New Hampshire due to recent illness leaving duties at city hall temporarily.
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Wm. A. Chapman
Mildred
Arlington Street
Champlain
George
James O’sullivan
John P. Mahoney
Hibernian
Denver
Colorado City
Joseph Pattee
New Hampshire
Pattee
City Hall
Belfast Flood Says It Equals Johnstown Deluge
A Belfast flood report from near Portageville on the Rochester branch of the Pennsylvania line claims the scale rivals the 1889 Johnstown disaster. No casualties are confirmed in the message though prior reports mentioned possible loss of life.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Belfast
Portageville
Rochester
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Severe flood damage hits Allegheny county rail lines
A heavy rain and cloudburst across Allegheny county caused washouts on the Rochester division of the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad and on the Erie line between Salamanca and Hornellsville with a bridge carried away at Scio. Trains were abandoned. Stock was killed by lightning. Paul Fahrer aged 100 drowned in the Allegheny river after being swept into an eddy. Claude Varnard, 12, salvaged the body after diving into 12 to 15 feet of water.
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Olean
N. Y
Allegheny County
Rochester
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie Railroad
Salamanca
Hornellsville
Scio
Paul Fahrer
Allegheny River
Claude Varnard
Not Many Taken After Traction Strike In Rhode Island
Providence July 7 workers in the United Traction company vote to return to work after a two month strike. Less than 150 vacancies for about 400 to 500 applicants. officials will replace only needed old men. Some new hires, others placed on waiting list. In Pawtucket about 100 of 609 strikers employed on city lines refuse to return, strike began in May over pay for shortened hours under a new labor law.
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Providence
R. I
United Traction Company
Pawtucket
Hebraic Blaze Destroys Upper Floors In Broadway Fire
A four alarm blaze at 599 Broadway near Prince Street in New York caused about 100000 dollars in damage. A fireman fell from one story when a roof collapsed and was severely injured and hospitalized. The fire consumed five stories, destroying the top three floors occupied by L Wolf leather goods and Oppenheimer and Ginsburg hats.
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New York
Broadway
Prince Street
L. Wolf
Leather Goods
Oppenheimer & Ginsburg
Record Heat Drives Pittsburgh to New Highs
Pittsburg July 7. Six deaths and numerous prostrations marked the past 24 hours as heat intensified. At 10 this morning the thermometer stood at 35 degrees and was climbing toward a yearly peak, with last night the hottest of the season. Mill workers suffered widespread distress and many had to return home.
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Pittsburg
Funeral for Alice H Frankland at Seventeenth Street Home
The funeral of Alice H Frankland was held at 10 o clock from her parents home at 70 Seventeenth Street. Burial followed in Saint Patrick's Cemetery with Undertaker O Donnell in charge.
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Alice H. Frankland
Seventeenth Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
O'Donnell
Deaths in City Children and Infant Marie Elliott Aurore Larouge
Notices record the deaths of Marie Flore Elliott aged 20 days at 32 South Street and Aurore LaRogue aged 6 months at 13 Reed's Court both in the city. Also Andrew Crowe aged 4 years at 137 Willey Street and Dorothy McCullough with parents John and Annie at 33 Chestnut Street, all occurring July 7.
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Elliott
Henri
Albina
South Street
Marie Flore Elliott
Larouge
Louis
Josephine
Reed’s Court
Aurore Larouge
Crowe
Michael
Annie
Willey Street
Andrew Crowe
McCullough
This City
John
Chestnut Street
Dorothy McCullough
Drunks Sunday Court Roster at Pickman’s Tribunal
A gloomy police court session under Judge Pickman heard multiple cases of Sunday drunkenness. Defendants faced $5 fines for Sunday intoxication and various jail or parole outcomes, including suspensions, three to four month terms, and continuances for others tied to vagrancy and theft charges.
Autumn session announced as Parliament adjourns in August
London reports from the House of Commons say A. J. Balfour announced an Autumn-session beginning around mid October while the current session would adjourn in August. Akers-Douglas stated stands for the coronation would not be removed as they are expected to serve their construction purpose.
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London
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Akers-Douglas
Glass Case Delayed as Mother Remains Hospitalized
Dover New Hampshire July 7 the arraignment of Martin A Glass charged with murdering his brother George W Glass and assaulting his mother Mary F Glass was postponed again due to her absence from court She remains in a local hospital and the prisoner was remanded to jail with a hearing set for July 21
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Dover
N. H
Mary F. Glass
Martin A. Glass
Geo. W. Glass
Priesthood calls among St Anselm's graduates in Manchester
Among last year's attendees of St Anselm's college Manchester nine men plan to enter priesthood William Keenan James Bradley Raymond Kelley John Kelley Absolom Boisvert Albert Boisvert Frederick McNamee Daniel Ready Robert Daw son Joseph Molloy James O Flahavan Leo Guiney Also Richard Burke was admitted to Harvard from the college last year The Royal Arcanum picnic, postponed by rain, will be held on Thursday July 10 using the same tickets.
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St. Anselm's College
Manchester
N. H
William Keenan
James Bradley
Raymond Kelley
John Kelley
Absolom Boisvert
Albert Boisvert
Frederick McNamee
Daniel Ready
Robert Dawson
Joseph Molloy
James O’flahavan
Leo Guiney
Richard Burke
Harvard
Arcanum
Play School Opens Citywide Summer Playgrounds
The city runs four summer playgrounds and vacation schools at Mann, Edson, Lakeview Avenue, and Free Church Middlesex Street. Miss Anna W. Devereaux supervises Mann and Lakeview with assistants. Lakeview starts with small attendance but high potential. Edson hosts about 200 children with sewing, cane seating, kindergarten, and outdoor games led by last year’s staff. Free Church class opens with 12 pupils and practical lessons like milk toast.
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Mann
Edson
Chapel of the Free Church
Middlesex Street
Lakeview Avenue
Mann School
Anna W. Devereaux
Sara Swan Griffin
Adelaide RE. Noyes
Alice Seton
Hortense Tabor
Devereaux
Clara Everett
Manley H. Varney
Edson School
Sarah E. Scales
Hassett
Clarence Mahoney
Lizzie Hadley
Mary Devine
Clotilde Delaney
Free Church
Grace D. Bachelder
Man shoots intruder in Rockwood mountaineer home
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on July 7 an unknown man entered Lud Pritt’s residence near Rockwood and went to his wife's rooms mistaking her for being alone. Pritt, awakened by screams, grabbed a Winchester and killed the intruder as he fled.
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Connellsville
Lud Pritt
Rockwood
Pritt
Real estate transfers recorded week ending July 6 1902
The registry notes several transfers for 1902 including William A Ingham to G W Fifield a Middlesex Street residence. Simon Legasse to James Oddie Pom fret land on Lakeview Avenue. Mahala M Hooker to Catherine E Callahan land with buildings on Fourth Street. Lowell Bleachery to B & M railroad land on Bleachery Street. George D Kimball to A C Moore land on Tyler Park. Fidelia T King to A C Moore land with buildings on Westford Street. Robert E B Bell to Frank J Ladd land on Holyoke Avenue. Frank J Edwards administrator to G L Hubbard land with buildings on Woodlawn Avenue. Joseph Hogan to Owen Casserly land with buildings on Lagrange Street. Francis Day to Orrin G Bennett land at Soreno Park. Myron H Wightman to Warren G Bennett land on Cashin Street. G L Hubbard to A H Choate et al land with buildings on Beacon Street. Eliab W Chandler et al to John L Ayer land on Melrose Avenue. Chelmsford entries include Peter Johnson to Lars Adolf Patterson land with buildings. Hiram Whitman to Addie M Dorr land with buildings at Chelmsford Centre. Dracut shows Sarah W Whitman to E J Whitman land at Navy Yard. Tewksbury lists Daniel G Wilson to Georgianna Gaudreau land at Riverside Park. Tyngsboro notes T J Roberts et al to Mary W Roberts land with buildings on Dunstable Road. All deeds recorded for week end July 6 1902 with nominal sums.
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Bumps Et al
Maurice
Clifford Barry
Brown
Jesse H. Ingalls
George 8
Griggs
Ingalls
Manchester
Olivia Taylor
New Hampshire
Olivia
State Farm
Aldis L. Gilman
John P. O'Rourke
Charles McCann
Lowell
Alice Murtagh
Mary Lovett
Catherine Ashe
Mary E. Broderick
William J. Moore
Michael Mahony
John Ford
Albert Plant
Nathaniel Toomley
Joseph McDonald
Charles Welch
James B. McCarthy
Daniel Quinn
William Harris
James Tracey
Michael Ashe
Archie Cote
Joseph Leppe
Clifford Choquette
D. J. Donahue
Storos Lampas
William A. Ingham
G. W. Fifield
Ingham
Middlesex Street
Simon Legasse
James Oddie Pomfret
Lakeview Avenue
Mahala M. Hooker
Catherine E. Callahan
Fourth Street
B. & M. Railroad
George D. Kimball
A. C. Moore
Tyler Park
Fidelia T. King
Westford Street
Robert EB. Bell
Frank J. Ladd
Holyoke Avenue
Frank J. Edwards
G. L. Hubbard
Woodlawn Avenue
Joseph Hogan
Owen Casserly
Lagrange Street
Francis Day
Orrin G. Bennett
Soreno Park
Myron H. Wightman
Warren G. Bennett
Cashin Street
A. H. Choate Et Ax
Gee
Beacon Street
Eliab W. Chandler
John L. Ayer
Melrose Avenue
Chelmsford
Peter Johnson
Lars Adolf Patterson
Hiram Whitman
Addie M. Dorr
Chelmsford Centre
Sarah W. Whitman
E. J. Whitman
Navy Yard
Tewksbury
Daniel G. Wilson
Georgianna Gaudreau
Riverside Park
Tyngsboro
T. J. Roberts Et al
Mary W. Roberts
Dunstable Road
Lowell Bleachery Declares Dividend No. 130
A dividend of two dollars per share has been declared payable July 10 to stockholders of record July 1. Edward Lovering, Treasurer, Lowell, June 14, 1902. Subscribe for the Courier.
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Lowell
Edward Lovering
Desperate Man Endangered Pursuit To Mountains
Port Townsend on July 7 reports Sheriff Hammond leading a posse to block escape routes toward the Olympic mountains in an effort to capture outlaw Tracey. Revenue cutter Grant and revenue launch Scout will patrol waterways to aid the chase after Tracey fled toward Port Madison. A Washington correspondent notes no treasury order to send the Grant. the action may reflect officer initiative or customs collectors directions.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Hammond
Olympic Mountains
Tracey
Revenue Cutter
Grant
Revenue Launch Scout
Port Madison
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Ayles
Vesper Medal Handicap Winners Named in Three Classes
The Vesper Country Club three days of medal play handicap golfers concluded with winners in three classes. Class A victors were Arthur D. Butterfield and W. E. Stratton, Class B winners Dana D. Bartlett and Fred Leighton, and Class C champions Harry F. Shaw and W. E. Bissell. Handicaps were applied to the best scores, with players entering multiple times.
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Vesper Country Club
Arthur D. Butterfield
W. E. Stratton
Dana D. Bartlett
Fred Leighton
Harry FE. Shaw
W. E. Bissell
Canal killed him death by his own hand in Chicago
B W Pyle owner of one third of Greytown Nicaragua killed himself at age 73 after decades hoping for a canal through Nicaragua. He came to Chicago about a year ago for cataract treatment after becoming blind and despondent following a route change.
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Chicago
B. W. Pyle
Greytown
Nicaragua
Central America
United States
Mr. Pyle
Provincial Travel Heavy on the Plant Line
The article notes many residents plan trips to the Provinces via the Plant Line to Nova Scotia. It mentions neighborhood clubs forming travel groups, affordable ocean trips, and healthful benefits. Advertising for these trips is available at the Plant Line Boston ticket office or by mail from J A Flanders.
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Plant
Nova Scotia
Boston City
School Street
Lewis Wharf
J. A. Flanders
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
Danish cloth for bathing suits advertised at 12½c yard
A. G. Pollard & Co promotes a Danish cloth sold in white and colors, 27 inches wide and suitable for bathing suits. It contains wool for warmth like flannel yet resists water absorption better than other fabrics. Basement department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Rooms To Rent And House For Sale In Chelmsford
TO RENT Five rooms in the best of repair near the mills seven rooms in Middlesex street seven rooms in the best furnished rooms in the city FOR SALE A nice little place of two acres in Chelmsford with fruit and new buildings a 7 room cottage and stable a hen house only 1600 T. H. ELLIOTT 64 Central street Tel 908-2
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Middlesex Street
Chelmsford
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
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Old Dominion
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Hoar
Amer. Sug. Ref. Co
Atchison Pfd
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Western Tel. Com
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Fred. C. Church
Peter Leveque
Militia
Georgia Farmer
Negress
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Marine News
Cogwoo
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Mother Too III
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Local Registry of Deeds
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