Irregular Opening in New York Stocks Picks Up Steam Later
June 3 New York market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper at 69% and several rails and utilities listed. By 11 am Sugar Colorado Fuel and Canadian Pacific sagged while Continental Tobacco preferred rose 2%. At noon general offerings were scant but a firmer undertone emerged as local traction bids rose 1 to 2. Sugar revived to 12 44 and bonds moved irregularly.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Pennsylvania
Reading
Reading First
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U. 5S
0. S. Steel
Western Union
Colorado
Continental Tobacco
Detroit Gas
Fuller
American Telephone and Telegraph
American Telephone 4
St. Louis Southwestern
Futures open weak with varied June to March quotes
New York markets opened weak with futures showing June at 8.80 compared with July 8.71 and August 8.30. September trades at 7.94 and October at 7.77 with November 7.65 and January 7.67 and March 7.75. December not listed.
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New York
Louis Fugare and Sophia Godin Married at St Josephs
Sunday afternoon Louis Fugare and Sophia Godin wed at St. Josephs parish house with Rev Fr Du Beuil officiating. Witnesses were George Godin and George Paquin.
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Louis Fugare
Sophia Godin
St. Joseph's Parish House
Fr. Dubeuil
George Godin
George Paquin
Marriage Notice of Antoine Renaud and Mrs Robitaille
Sunday afternoon in the chapel of St. Josephs parish house Antoine Renaud and Mrs A Robitaille were married by Rev Fr Campeau OMI with witnesses James Robitaille and Alder ic Dore Registered in parish records the ceremony marked a local church union with two witnesses listed.
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St. Joseph’s Parish House
Antoine Renaud
A. Robitaille
Fr. Campeau
James Robitaille
Alderic Dore
Dion and Levy Wed at St Josephs Parochial Home
Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock Adolphe Dion married Mrs Clare R Levy in the chapel of St Josephs parochial house by Rev Fr Campeau OMI. Witnesses were Levy and Dion. They went to the bride s home 42 Fifth Street for congratulations and gifts from relatives and friends.
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St. Joseph's
Adolphe Dion
Clare R. Levy
Fr. Campeau
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Levy
Dion
Fifth Street
Hamel and Omand Wed at St Joseph’s Church
Alfred J. Hamel of L Association Catholique marries Jessie G. Omand of St Patrick's parish at St. Joseph's church. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march, organist Edward Vincelette, and attending Miss Mary F. Kelley. The couple will reside at 634 Broadway after June 29 and honeymoon in Cheever New Hampshire.
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St. Joseph's Church
Alfred J. Hamel
L’association Catholique
St. Joseph's Parish
Jessie G. Omand
St. Patrick’s Parish
Fr. Lewis
Mendelssohn
Blanche Dextra
Edward Vincelette
Mary F. Kelley
Immaculate Conception Choir
Joseph A. Legare
Merrimack Street
Broadway
Marriage at St. Jean Baptiste Church Unites Vigneaults
At the parochial residence of St Jean Baptiste church this morning Rodolphe J. Vigneault and Miss Adeline M. Vigeant were united in marriage by Rev Fr Lewis O M I. The witnesses were Felix Vigeant and Pierre Vig neault.
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St. Jean Baptiste Church
Rodolphe J. Vigneault
Adeline M. Vigeant
Fr. Lewis
Felix Vigeant
Pierre Vigneault
Minister Haughey's 40 year marriage and funeral record
Rev J H Haughey of Mason City noted for a career spanning about 40 years in Pekin Illinois area. He has officiated 1357 marriages and conducted 1500 funerals in his ministry.
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J. H. Haughey
Mason City
Pekin
Ill
Chicago Women Tackle Domestic Service With Plans
Chicago women introduce three experiments to improve domestic labor. Mrs Emmons Blaine trials eight hour shifts, Willmette hosts literary music gatherings for maids, and the South Side forms the Chicago Housewives association promising lectures and a maid lodging house with a standard reference system. Harper's Weekly notes these bold efforts to modernize household work.
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Chicago
Emmons Blaine
Chicago Housewives Association
Harper’s Weekly
Freeze Wrecks Georgia Peach Orchard in 1899
In February 1899 a severe cold snap devastated Georgia peach orchards. Trees over four years old were killed on the trunks, leaving only partial life on some sides. One hundred thousand older trees were headed to remove tops to allow new growth, while workers faced years before fruit returns. A former slave quoted warns the cost to workers and future pay.
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America
Philadelphia
New York
Darkies
J. H. Hale
Ash Man Promises Lighter Ash Barrels By Summer
A Lowell Gas Light official notes ash barrels will be half lighter by mid June, as gas ranges gain popularity. The shift reduces daily labor for coal carriers and households, sparking a broader debate on dirt and convenience in fuel use.
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Lowell Gas Light Company
City Hall Notes Major Allen returns as milk vinegar inspector
Major Thomas O Allen resumes duties in city hall as inspector of milk and vinegar after a three week illness losing 20 pounds. He reports 13 of 47 vinegar samples are below standard and that 18 dealers will have their names filed for reference. He cites manufacturer fault in solid content and notes many grocers not yet visited. Four diphtheria cases were reported to the board of health in two days.
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Thomas O. Allen
City Hall
Major Allen
Board of Health
Death notices of Colonel Dallas Bache and Nathan Babcock
RECENT DEATHS report Colonel Dallas Bache a retired U S Army surgeon who died at his San Diego home. He joined as assistant surgeon in 1861 and served throughout the Civil War, later serving in Washington as assistant surgeon general. Also noted is the death of Nathan Babcock at his New London home after a brief illness at age 77. he led a long standing printing press firm and is survived by a daughter.
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Dallas Bache
San Diego
Cal
Washington
Nathan Babcock
New London
Conn
United States
Peace terms for Boer War announced in Commons
London June 2 the first lord of the treasury A J Balfour announced terms ending the war in South Africa. Burghers will lay down arms acknowledge King Edward VII and be returned home with protection of liberty and property. Public schools may teach Dutch. a three million pound grant funds restoration efforts and war losses.
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London
House of Commons
Treasury
A. J. Balfour
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Henry White
Lord Rothschild
Sarah Wilson
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
South Africa
Edward
William Redmond
Balfour
Commons
Lord Milner
Steyn
Bremner
C. R. de Wet
Hertzog
Orange Free State
Schalkburger
Reitz
Luis Botha
Delarey
Edward VII
Lord Kitchener
Botha
de Wet
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Justic
London Celebrates Mafeking Relief Echoes in Streets
Londoners flooded the capital in a jubilant but tempered celebration marking peace terms in South Africa. Crowds poured from Whitechapel to Buckingham Palace with horns, chants, andCost observers noting a scaled back but still raucous Mafeking style revelry.
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London
South Africa
Joondon
Whitechapel
Buckingham Palace
Costers
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Metbridge collision with Helen W. Martin reported
British steamer Metbridge bound from Cuban ports collided in dense fog with the four masted schooner Helen W. Martin of Bath Maine near 38 34 N 74 30 W. Metbridge sustained bridge damage, a broken boat and mast rigging, while Helen W. Martin appeared undamaged as it drifted with little wind.
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New York
Metbridge
Dilley
Cuban
Helen W. Martin
Bath
Boston
Crime in Rhode Island Grand Jury Presents Murders and Manslaughters
Providence June 2 two murder and two manslaughter charges lead 124 indictments. Peter Carr faces murder of Simon White and Albert Dixon for killing Amos Penn, Burrillville. Officer Charles II Phelps charged with manslaughter after an electric car fall affecting Phineas Champlin. Daniel Galvin held for manslaughter in Michael Conboy death.
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Providence
Stearns
Peter Carr
Simon White
Albert Dixon
Amos Penn
Burrillville
Charles II, Phelps
Phineas Champlin
Daniel Galvin
Michael Conboy
Judicial Separation in Monaco Court Decrees
A dispatch from Monaco confirms the Petit Journal report that the Prince and Princess of Monaco have been judicially separated. The Princess is identified as Alice, Dowager Duchess of Richelieu, daughter of Michael Heine, a New Orleans banker.
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Paris
Monaco
Petit Journal
Princess
Alice
Duchess of
Richelieu
Michael Heine
New Orleans
Ancient and Honorable Artillery drums heads and church service
Boston hosts the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company for its 264th annual field day and drum head election. Delegates from New York and Connecticut join Massachusetts officials at Faneuil Hall for a church service, banquet, and parade, with Governor Crane attending and presenting remarks before a large dinner crowd.
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Boston
Old Guard of
New York
Governor's Foot Guard
Connecticut
Veterans’ Corps of Artillery of
National Guard of
Albany
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Commonwealth
Faneuil Hall
Beacon Hill
New Old South Church
State House
Walter E. Smith
Gov
Bates
Dalter
George BE. Belknap
Boutelle
J. Q. A. Brackett
Uuckins
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Lieut
Cov. Bates
City of
Arthur W. Dolan
Common Council
Army of the United States
R. H. Patterson
U.S. Coast Artillery
Navy of the United States
George E. Belknap
Senators Confer With President Over Cuban Reciprocity and Canal Legislation
Washington June 2 Senators Proctor Nelson Gamble and Kittredge called at the White House this afternoon for a conference with the President on Cuban reciprocity and canal legislation. The aim was unanimity for swift action this session and another White House meeting with more senators was planned. The President would prefer Congress choose the canal route rather than assume Spooner amendment responsibility.
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Washington
Proctor
Nelson, Gamble and Kittredge
White House
Senate
Spooner
Congress
Strike at Providence Causes Local Steam Fitters Walkout
Providence June 2 One hundred steam and gas fitters unions members struck this morning over an eight hour day demand. They seek to realign hours to match other trades with a deadline set for today if no favorable reply arrives. Master fitters refuse to cut hours and prepare to oppose the move. Few workers remain on the job.
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Providence
R. I
Gas Tank Explosion at New Bedford Workshop
Two men dismantling an acetylene gas tank at C. F. Wing's furniture shop triggered a large blast when carbide gas formed inside. Water added to the tank to clean it out. The explosion wrecked a partition and shattered nearby windows but the workers escaped injury.
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New Bedford
C. F. Wing
Unsettled Police Board Seat Looms Over City Hall
The police commissionership appointment remains unresolved as Mayor Badger considers multiple candidates including Fisher H. Pearson and Charles E. Howe. Ex-Alderman Taylor and ex-Alderman Beaulieu are named possibilities while the board of health post sees applicants such as Lebrun and Dr. Caisse. Two mayoral secretary contenders are discussed as vacant positions linger at city hall.
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Fisher H. Pearson
Board of Police Commissioners
Frank B. Dow
Badger
Courier-Citizen
Pearson
Gardner H. Pearson
Mr. Badger
Police Board
Peter J. Brady
J. J. O’connor
Board of Health
City Hall
Board of
Anthony A. Conway
Meloy
Wadger
Wilkesbarre Anthracite Strike Begins At 8-Hour Demand
Wilkesbarre Pa June 2 engineers firemen and pumpmen employed in the anthracite coal collieries began an eight hour day strike at 7 this morning. Officials claim about 90 percent obeyed while companies report most pumps and some engines running. Local committees tally workers reporting and persuading readers to stay out. Mitchell has meagre reports but says where eight hour day is not conceded 80 percent have quit with more to come. No mine flooding or overt acts reported as unions and operators await further developments.
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Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Shamokin
Mitchell
Engraved Stationery and Wedding Cards Offered
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING. We take a specialty of fine engraved work of every description. Calling ecards, wedding invitations and announcements, "at home" cards, etc., engraved in any style desired, and printed on newest and best stock obtainable. Our prices are as reasonable as consistent with high grade work. Call and see samples. Courier-Citizen Co., Merrimack street.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrinack Street
Funeral notices Bulk Ringed in Local Cemetery Burials
The body of a man found in a canal was buried at Edson cemetery with an unidentified identity. Dennis Bennett, buried at 8, with mass at St Joseph's Church. bearers listed. Other funerals include Herbert G. Moulton at 63 Pine Street and Levi W. Colbath in Albany. Bridget Clai and Bridget Brogan buried at St Peter's and St Patrick's cemeteries with church services and music details.
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Canal
Edson
Molloy
Dennis Bennett
Willie Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Nolin
O. M. IL
Mangin
Campeau
John Vincent
H. Deneault
Henry Merand
G. D. Tretainer
H. Arvisais
A. Fontaine
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Fr. Guillard
Archambeault
Herbert G. Moulton
Pine Street
George F. Kenngett
Currier
Riverside Cemetery
North Chemsford
Levi W. Colbath
St. Peter's Church
Fr. Heffernan
Peter Clune
Mollie Ivers
Brogan
South Boston
Boland
Crimmins
Mullin
James E. Donnelly
Schmidt
Jesus
Blanchard Rites Held for Benjamin E Blanchard
In the city on June 2 at 59 Fourth Avenue Benjamin Edwin Blanchard aged 74 years 7 months. Funeral from the residence Thursday at 10 30 a m Burial at Windham New Hampshire with services at the church there at 2 p m.
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Blanchard
Fourth Avenue
Benjamin Edwin Blanchard
Windham
N. H
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New York Market
Fugare—Godin
Renaud—Robitaille
Dion—Levy
Hamel
Omand
Vigneault—Vigeant
Spencer Trask & Co
Pine St
New York Stock Exchange
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
State Street
Marine ‘News
Armenia
Liverpool
Friesland
Antwerp
Georgia
City Hall Notes
England
Cape
South African Republic
His
Rhode Island
Courier
THE
Ancients
Artillery Company
Fisk & Robinson
Cedar Street
Bright, Sears & CO
Chas. N. Woodward
Middlesex
Lowell
Mass
Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Rolston & Hooley, J. S Backe & CO
Mr. Pearson
Will
Nicholas G. Norcrass
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
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