Stock Market Opens Irregularly In New York
The New York stock market opened irregularly with small gains in specialties and mixed results in standard stocks. Amalgamated rose to 68% while Atchison slipped to 92% and People's Gas dropped. Trading was light and uneven with occasional rallies in Missouri Pacific and St. Paul.
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New York
Amalgamated
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Erie First
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Steel
Western Union
People’s Gas
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
General Electric
Rock Island
Colorado
Financial futures open steady with varied July to February bids
New York markets reported futures opening steady on July with bids listed for August at 8.15 September 7.79 October 7.65 November 7.54 December 7.54 January 7.54 February 7.55 and March 7.52 reflecting a stable but uneven forward curve.
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New York
Janary
Amoskeag Manufacturing declares dividend of 50 a share
Directors of the Amoskeag Manufacturing company announce a dividend of 50 per share payable August 1 to stockholders of record July 24. The notice notes continued financial strength and stable earnings supporting the payout.
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Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Street Railway Men Form Local Union Branch
Boston and Northern street railway workers meet in a labor hall on Monday night and form a branch of the International Union of Street Railway Men for the United States and Canada. Organizer Fred Weed of Lynn addressed the gathering as President Convery of the Trades and Labor Council spoke. A large majority of votemen on the local road signed the roll.
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Boston and Northern
International Union of Street Railway Men
United States
Canada
Fred Weed
Lynn
Convery
Trades and Labor Council
Reception for Mgr Count Lippe at Livingston Avenue
Mr and Mrs Charles M Williams hosted a Monday afternoon reception for their guest Mgr Count Lippe of Vienna at their Livingston avenue home from 3 to 6. Many well known people attended and conversed with the affable prelate in an informal pleasant gathering. Mr and Mrs D J Donahue have returned from a trip to the Adirondacks.
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Charles M. Williams
Mgr. Count Lippe
Vienna
Livingston Avenue
D. J. Donahue
Adirondacks
Funerals for Richard Barton and James Fitzgerald
The funeral of Richard Barton was held at 8:30 from Molloy’s rooms with 9:00 mass at St. Patrick’s Church conducted by Rev. Fr. McHugh. Choir directed by Fred G. Bond sang the Gregorian mass and Pie Jesu at offertory. Burial followed in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The second funeral, for James Fitzgerald of 411 Lakeview Avenue, proceeded to St. Michael’s Church for a 9:00 mass led by Rev. Fr. Carney, with choir directed by T. P. Boulger. Burial also at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
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Richard Barton
Molloy
St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. McHugh
Fred G. Bond
Bond
Helen Hosea
Michael J. Johnson
Thomas Gorman
William Clark
Richard Maguire
Michael Dalton
St. Patrick's Cemetery
C. H. Molloy
James Fitzgerald
Lakeview Avenue
St. Michael's Church
Fr. Carney
T. P. Boulger
Schmidt
James A. Murphy
Mr. Boulger
Austin Caldwell
John F. Martin
Felix Perry
Allen
William Whalen
William Mackey
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Obituary notices for Connolly McPherson and Ladd families
In this city, July 29, Mary A. Connolly aged 3 months at 45 West S street. Agnes McPherson aged 6 years at 66 Perry street. July 28, at 81 Varney Street, Julia A. Ladd widow of Solomon H. Ladd aged 71. Funeral from 81 Varney Street Wednesday at 2 pm. Friends invited.
Outrage as Strikers Shoot Foreman in Shenandoah
Pottsville PA July 28 Daniel Lenderman, Kohinoor colliery foreman, shot near his home by a striker crowd. His face and shoulders torn by buckshot, believed to survive. Albert Lenderman chased and shot, four other non union men badly beaten.
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Pottsville
Daniel Lenderman
Kohinoor
Shenandoah
Albert Lenderman
Marcellus Fletcher a Lowell political veteran and hard worker
The article chronicles Marcellus H. Fletcher long active in Lowell Democratic politics from county to district leadership. It details his naturalization tactics, ward shifts, and relentless organization of voters, his move to Lowell in 1880, and his enduring influence while retiring from active politics yet guiding younger members until death.
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Fletcher
Middlesex County
Democratic County Committee
John K. Tarbox
Lawrence
Tarbox
Lowell
Democratic Party of
Jaggar Documents Similar Mount Pelee and Souffriere Eruptions
Harvard scientist Dr. T A Jaggar of the US Geological Survey reports strong similarities between the Mont Pelee and Souffriere eruptions in May. He notes superficial mud spouts and dust falls, growth of a boulder cone, and plans to study St Pierre records before returning to the United States.
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Associated Press
Fort de France
Martinique
T. A. Jaggar
Harvard University
United States Geological Survey
West Indies
Mont Pelee
Carbet
Jaggar
St. Vincent
St. Pierre
Souffriere
Riviere Blanche
la Croix
Paris
Barbadoes
United States
Windward Island
Secretary Duped by Clever Youth in Pass Deception
A boy lied to Secretary Courtney claiming to need a pass to St Johns. Police and Taunton overseers later exposed the tale as a fabrication about circus life and a mother in Lowell. Officials collected fares and sent him on. The affair underscores caution against trusting sharp-tongued youngsters.
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St. John’s
Tewksbury
Taunton
Lowell
Courtney
Weavers Strike Deepens at Anchor Mills Pascoag
In Pascoag Rhode Island on July 28 the Anchor mills increased non union workers to thirty as five new strike breakers arrived this forenoon. Deputies met the newcomers at Harrisville and brought them to the mill without trouble. A passer by was persuaded to return home. Strikers report withdrawal of one loomfix and a harness worker. The strike is in its 27th week with no settlement in sight.
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Pascoag
R. I
Harrisville
Kingston
Jamaica
Bluefields
Pinton
Dr. Wilson
Nicaragua
Union Strike At Somerville Tux Factory Demands Reinstatement
Three hundred workers at the American Tux company in Somerville walked out after two union members were discharged and Italian nonunion workers were hired. William Butler, a rolling room sub-foreman and protest committee chair, and another union man were dismissed, prompting the strike to seek reinstatement and challenge Italian labor. The plant employs about 600, with around 500 union members.
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Somerville
Tux
William Butler
Publishing Industry Growth Reveals 1900 Census Figures
The Chicago Record Herald notes the twelfth census shows 22,312 publishing establishments with a $292.5 million capital, $347.1 million in annual products, and a 24 percent output rise in a decade. Salaries, wages, expenses, and materials totaled substantial sums, with 1.25 million pounds of paper used, mainly for newspapers. Ownership distribution shows 63 percent owned by individuals, 20 percent by partnerships, and 17 percent by corporations.
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Chicago Record Herald
Seddon Urges Trade Preference and Unity With Britain
Glasgow July 28 Richard J Sed don premier of New Zealand said colonies prove love for motherland by sending sons to fight in South Africa. They wish trade preference but fear continental opinion. He urged colonies and Great Britain to join in common cause to meet American competition noting British manufactures and workmen are unequalled in the world.
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Glasgow
Richard J. Seddon
New Zealand
South Africa
Great Britain
Mr. Seddon
European Wheat Outlook: Weather Threatens UK Crop
The Mark Lane Express reports wind and rain may seriously damage much of the United Kingdom wheat area. Barley hay benefits from current weather, oats unaffected. French wheat yield exceeds average with total crop near 42 million quarters. Rye near average, oats 5 to 10 percent above. Hungary reports a large wheat crop with above average yields expected in North Georgia Saxony Bavaria and Silesia.
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London
Mark Lane Express
United Kingdom
Hungary
North
Georgia
Saxony
Bavaria
Silesia
Gift of $10 000 for apostolic mission house
Washington July 28 Rev Alexander P Doyle secretary of the Catholic Missionary Union announces a gift of 10000 for establishing an apostolic mission house in the city. The institution will train Roman Catholic priests as missionaries to non Catholics and to the newly acquired insular possessions. The donor asked his name be kept private.
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Washington
Alexander P .Doyle
Catholic Missionary Union
Apostolic Mission House
United States
Boy Seeks Help With Transportation To St Johns P Q
A 14 year old boy named Timothy Kingman applied to Taunton and then to the Taunton overseers and finally to Secretary Martin J Courtney of the Taunton overseers for funds to travel to St John s Quebec to reach his parents. He claimed work for a Frenchman in Taunton with promised pay that would cover his travel. Officials doubted the tale and questioned the request for transportation.
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Timothy Kingman
Secetary
Martin J. Courtney
Overseers of
St. John’s
P. Q
Taunton
Rfused
Banker Spalding Nearing Jail Release Under Habeas Corpus
Chicago July 28 Judge Dunne notified State Attorney Dineen he will release Charles W. Spalding, former University of Illinois treasurer and Globe Savings Bank president, on a writ of habeas corpus tomorrow unless the State proves the embezzlement law used was not special legislation.
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Chicago
Dunne
Dineen
Charles W. Spalding
University of Illinois
Globe Savings Bank
Spalding
Ex Major Clifford runs for First district councillor
Ex Major Walter Clifford formally announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in New Bedford to succeed Councillor David F. Slade in the First district.
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New Bedford
Walter Clifford
David F. Slade
American doctor spared after Nicaraguan revolt arrest
Dr Russell Wilson of Ohio had faced a death sentence after joining a July filibustering expedition near Bluefields. Minister Corea secured a fair trial and President Zelaya commuted the sentence. Wilson likely serves imprisonment then expulsion. Authorities and observers noted the case tied to broader political tensions and colonial involvement.
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Washington
Russell Wilson
Ohio
Nicaragua
Corea
State Department
Chester Donaldson
United States
Managua
Cleveland
Hanna
Wilson
Associated Press
Monkey Print
Bluefields
Senor Corea
Zelaya
Big Injun Dances Start In Indian Territory
In Indian Territory at White Eagle on July 28,one of the largest dances in years began with the Poncas hosting visitors from Osage Kiowa and Otoe tribes. Seven hundred tepees have been erected for the event.
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I. T
Indian Territory
Knights of Pythias Excursion to San Francisco
Knights of Pythias announce a Sunday August 3 special train from North Union station to San Francisco Cal with six knights and friends. Route via Kansas City Colorado Springs Denver Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City return by Union Pacific Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul via Omaha. Round trip 71 dollars. Seek immediate name submissions as limited seats. Sleeping car info from Thomas Wynne traveling passenger agent Grand Trunk Railway 306 Washington Boston. Write for itinerary.
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North Union Station
San Francisco
Cal
Knights
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Omaha
Thomas Wynne
Grand Trunk Railway System
Washington Street
Boston
To Rent: Highlands Tenements and Centralville Residence
Listings include a 3-room Highlands unit at $6.50 to $7.00 and an 8-room Centralville tenement near the mills at $5.50. A newly papered 5-room Highlands residence with steam heat and modern improvements is available for $25.00. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
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Highlands
Westford Street
Centralville
Mills
T. H. Elliott
Central St
Pain Relief Claim for Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil on Farm Accidents
An advert claims farm accidents bring frequent cuts stings and bruises and touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as relieving the pain instantly and indispensable for safety on the farm.
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Thomas
Buried Hoard Found Near Bradyville Home of Elderly Farmer
Wesley Ferrens, an 86 year old Iowa farmer who died recently near Bradyville, left behind more than $9000 in gold and paper money buried in the rear of his home. Neatly, the total value of his estate is said to amount to $25,000 after his sixty one years on the farm.
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Wesley Ferrens
Bradyville
Iowa
Ferrens
Parrot Disease Warns Of Dangers In Pet Affection
A New York society figure’s display of affection for a dying parrot sparks warnings about psittacosis a contagious throat illness. The piece notes parrots can spread disease to humans, via birds and other animals, and urges civilized restraint in pet care.
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New York
Paris
A Congressman's Story by Maine's Littlefield
The New York Tribune recounts Congressman Littlefield of Maine and his vivid anecdote from a 1896 Buffalo campaign. He contrasts a local lawyer who read a dull manuscript for an hour with his own fifteen minute talk that ended in a rare hit, illustrating how voice and delivery shaped political impact.
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Congressman Littlefield
Maine
Buffalo
Littlefield
Girl Tells Duluth Officer Why She Skips School
A Duluth officer visited a west side family to see the head of the house but found a twelve year old girl kneading bread at home. He asked why she does not attend school and she replied she stayed home by her husband’s insistence, ending the conversation while glancing out the kitchen window.
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Duluth
West End
Duluth News-Tribune
King Christian and beggar tailor a royal portrait tale
In Copenhagen during an early walk with Prince Waldemar and his dog a ragged beggar asks for the king’s portrait as a memento. The king, amused, offers two crowns when the beggar hints to check the purse for a portrait, and the police later mark the clever beggar.
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Christian
Copenhagen
Waldemar
Sunset Beach Echoes in a Sand Box Tale
A young girl observes many children sharing a small sandbox with evident joy, contrasting with Emerson's tale of a dressmaker who finds solace in discovering abundance in the ocean. The piece explores contentment, perception, and the value of shared simple pleasures through two contrasting viewpoints.
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Emerson
Bible and Rhyme Teach Repeating Books in Order
The verse set guides memory of Bible books from Genesis through Malachi in the Old Testament and Matthew to Revelation in the New Testament. It lists names and sequence, presenting a rhythmic aid for churchgoers and readers to recall the canonical order.
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Joshua
Judges
Ruth
Samuel
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
David
Solomon
Isaiah
Minister and wife quit ping pong after sharp rebuke
A Scottish minister and his wife bought a ping pong kit and played each evening. Their ill servant was replaced by her fourteen year old sister who denounced the game. The girl told the minister to pray for them for playing such "nonsense" and he removed the ping pong gear to the garret.
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Scotland
Jessie
St. James
Rochdale co operative stores world’s largest mercantile network
The Rochdale co operatives in England lead global mercantile activity with about 3 300 retail outlets and a yearly retail turnover exceeding 250 million dollars. Members and families total nearly 10 million, with 40 000 600 dollars in member dividends distributed. The group employs over 100 000 people, operates factories and wholesale houses, runs ocean steamers, handles banking of over 175 million dollars annually, and has built 25 000 homes plus purchased extensive property.
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Rochdale Co-Operative
England
A Good Word For the Mormon
Bishop Leonard of Salt Lake City defends Mormons saying polygamy is not being fostered by the church and that Mormons are industrious and good. He notes public talk of spreading doctrines and expresses belief that time and education will address polygamy.
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Leonard
Episcopal
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
Quarles Remained Hidden as Long-Eared Prank Unfolds
Jerome C Knowlton, a Michigan Law professor, recalls a Wisconsin Senator Quarles student moment. In chemistry class Quarles hid behind a youth, but the professor spotted him and quipped Quarles your ears are too long to hide there.
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Jerome C. Knowlton
University of Michigan
United States
Quarles
Wisconsin
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