Stock Market Opens Easy As Stocks Edge Lower
New York opens with an easy mood and narrow trading as Amalgamated Copper and Reading fall fractions and Texas and Pacific drops a point. Futures rise firm with July at 8.74 and December at 7.74 while Chicago and Eastern Illinois directors name Hillard and Carpenter as officers. American Steel and Wire plans a Beaumont Texas plant costing 5 million dollars to employ about 3000 workers.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk and Western
Ontario and Western
Reading
Reading First
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Texas and Pacific
American Steel and Wire Company
Beaumont
Texas
Universalists of Maine Adjourn After Three Day Session
The Universalists of Maine closed a three day session at Augusta's Universalist church with forenoon prayer and praise led by Rev. Donald Frazer and Rev. W E Gaskin. Rev. W H Gould spoke on The Sabbath Question Does the Man Who Never Goes to Church Lose Any Thing followed by a discussion led by Rev. H E Rouillard. Other addresses covered Church Membership and A Review of the Reforms of Today. An excursion to the State House in the afternoon saw Governor Hill greet visitors in the executive chamber. Nearby note says Christiania bans foreign hiring for export due to emigration of contract labor to Canada.
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Augusta
the Universalists of
Maine
Donald Frazer
Old Town
W. E. Gaskin
Mechanic Falls
W. H. Gould
Dexter
H. E. Rouillard
South Portland
M. B. Townsend
Dixfield
F. S. Rice
Calais
State House
Riots Brew as Deputies Sworn in Lykens Valley
Harrisburg June 5 sheriff Reiff swore in a small deputy force for Lykens Valley coal country duty as trouble looms. Three hundred men gathered outside Lykens colliery to block firemen and pumpmen from entering. Striking miners refuse to serve, forcing deputies to be secured in Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Reiff
Lykens Valley
Lykens
Wiconisco
CLERKS AS STOKERS IN SHAMOKIN COAL MILLS
In Shamokin Pennsylvania June 5 non union workers scarce. unions and coal companies assign office clerks to boiler rooms as strike unrest continues. Ninth District United Mine Workers reports all local collieries free of union men while some non union workers desert from the nine.
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers
Strike Quiet in Hazleton Area Sees Worker Aid Request
Hazleton Pa June 5 The strike situation remains calm as a man claiming to be an imported special officer from Philadelphia visited the mine workers' headquarters to say 70 watchmen stationed at Yorktown store building should return home. He sought worker help to bring the men back. A foreman and a timekeeper at Yorktown resigned when asked to fill striker positions.
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Hazleton
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Textile wage committee ends efforts after failed talks
The Civic Committee reports that conditions with the textile corporations are worse than before. no wage increases possible and further interviews unlikely to yield results. They praise several local leaders for avoiding a strike and note a missing member unable to join the final report.
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William Rafferty
Joseph Ashton
Robert Conroy
Patrick Sheridan
D. J. Morrow
Michael Dugan
J. P. McDonald
Humphrey O'Sullivan
William J. Meloy
Chas
S. Lilley
Arthur G. Pollard
Geo. W. Fifield
Orrin B. Ranlett
Patrick Gilbride
W. A. Parthenais
J. BE. Shanley
Freeman M. Bill
George H. Taylor
Caleb L. Smith
J. H. Guillet
Canal Debate Opens In Senate Over Isthmian Route
In Washington on June 4 the Senate began discussion of an isthmian canal project. Senator Morgan of Alabama, chairing the inter-oceanic canals committee, spoke for nearly three hours chiefly on dangers to the Nicaragua route from seismic activity, which he deemed imaginary by canal supporters. The House debated the anti-anarchy bill with Jenkins, Parker, Powers, and Nevin presenting divergent views on punishment and scope.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Ala
Jenkins
Wis
Parker
N. J
Powers
Mass
Nevin
Ohio
Crow's Nest coal claim in British Columbia
A report states The Crow's Nest in British Columbia holds an estimated 20,000,900,000 tons of coal in its bowels, highlighting a vast mineral resource.
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Crow's Nest
British Columbia
Fired on Strikers as Chicago Beef Wagon Riots Rage
In Chicago on June 4 a violent clash erupted as 36 meat wagons carried police and drivers from the Union stock yards to downtown amid a fierce strike by beef packers teamsters. Widespread rioting left many injured, including Officer McGuire, and several arrests were made as mobs attacked wagons with stones bottles and missiles. Police fired shots to disperse crowds, while negotiations between packing houses and drivers continued.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
George Jun
Anglo-American Packing Company
Sixteenth
Michigan Avenues
Teamsters
Frederick W. Job
State Board of Arbitration
State Street
Congress
State
Harrison
Congress Street
John McGuire
John Linerourial
Gus Billings
Charles Gates
Madison
State Streets
Randolph and
Clark
Fifth Avenue
Best Is Cool After Supreme Court Refusal of New Trial
Salem June 4 John C Best convicted murderer of George E Bailey received a private visit from senior counsel James H Sisk who informed him the Supreme Court refused a new trial Best remained cheerful though subdued upon hearing the decision He asked for letters to his father and was told the sentence would likely be pronounced this week Sisk said he would petition the Governor for a commutation of the death penalty to life imprisonment
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Salem
John C. Best
Ge. E. Bailey
James H. Sisk
Sisk
Supreme Court
Best
John
Mr. Sisk
Resolution on Cuba expenditures reported back by Hull
Washington June 4 The House met as Mr Hull Iowa chairman of military affairs reported back a resolution asking the secretary of war for a detailed statement of expenditures made under Gen Leonard Wood during his Cuba governorship with a motion to lay on the table and adoption of the report. The roll call followed as Mr Hay Virginia demanded the ayes and noes.
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Washington
House
Hull
Iowa
Committee On
Secretary of War
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Hay
Reading matter for the blind bill advances in Senate
In Washington on June 4 the Senate reported a bill to promote reading material for the blind by free mail transport. Consideration was objected to by Mr. Hale. The navy transferred Lieut. Morse to a higher pay list, and Major General John R. Brooke’s promotion and retirement were authorized and passed.
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Washington
Senate
Elkins
Committee
Hale
Jerome E. Morse
Navy
Threequarters
Quay
Army
John R. Brooke
Injunction Grants Halt to Western Beef Packers
Justice Chester in Albany issues injunction under the Donnelly anti trust law restraining certain beef packing firms from operating in New York. The order, served in Albany and Troy, follows D. W. Meredith former Swift & Co. manager affidavit.
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Albany
N. Y
Chester
West
Troy
D. W. Meredith
Swift & Co
Albany bishops select candidates for New York archbishop
Hight bishops of the New York province met at Rt Rev T M A Burke’s residence to choose three candidates to forward to Rome for the archbishopric of New York in place of the late Michael A Corrigan. They did not reveal deliberations and no vote was taken, adjourning to meet in New York next week.
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Albany
N. Y
Two Men Killed as Streetcar Strikes Trio in Brookfield
North Brookfield June 4 three men were struck by an electric car while grappling in a roadside quarrel on the Ware line. Duncan Sheridan of Prince Edward Island and Michael Haley of Springfield died, John McEachren of Boston injured. the motorman cites speed and victims’ failure to move. The three men, construction workers on the new Streetcar line to Ware, were dragged briefly before the car stopped. two died instantly, McEachren survived but unconscious. Authorities conduct a thorough inquiry with no blame placed on the motorman.
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North Brookfield
Hero
Ware
Duncan Sheridan
Prince Toward
Island
Michael Haley
Springfield
John McEachren
Boston
West Brookfield Ware
Ware, Brookfield and Spencer
McKachren
Brookfield
Sheridan
Japanese Business Notes From Yokohama and Osaka
A Yokohama dispatch reports late tea markets due to unsettled weather and frost, with expected production decline and lower quality tea. In Osaka, negotiations to merge six silk spinning firms reportedly near completion with 2.94 million dollars in capital. Sluggish cotton spinning spurs proposals for a sellers guild, export bounties, and shorter hours, amid silver price declines and uncertain recovery after August.
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Victoria
B. C
Associated Press
Yokohama
Japan
Kayoto
Cleaning and summer closures hit city building operations
The aldermen chamber carpet is being cleaned while offices will close Saturday afternoons in June July and August. Milk and Vinegar Inspector Allen reports 12 samples with one third below standard. Secretary Bell remains popular among hall callers. New water fountains fail to deliver ice cold water despite 200 pounds of daily ice, as the ice sits on slats above the coils.
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Allen
Bell
The horse fair dresses steal the show for bored visitors
A reader notes that at a horse fair the eye is drawn to gowns and hats if horses fail to amuse, ensuring attendees remain engaged despite any lack of equine interest.
Moran Funeral Held From Adams Street Home
The funeral of James Moran was held yesterday from his home at 113 Adams Street. A 9 o'clock mass followed at St. Patrick's Church with Fr Callahan officiating. Bearers included Michael Sharkey Patrick Sharkey Mark Connors Patrick Sexton John Parker and Daniel Murphy. Floral tributes featured a wreath on base from Liberty Square Social Club a large sheaf of wheat from Mrs Moran palms and roses from niece Mrs Thomas Connors. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Undertaker O Donnell conducted the services.
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James Moran
Adams Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. Callahan
Michael Sharkey
Patrick Sharkey
Mark Connors
Patrick Sexton
John Parker
Daniel Murphy
Liberty Square
Moran
Thomas Connors
St. Patrick's Cemetery
O’ Donnell
Corpus Christi observance and village notices in Graniteville
In Middlesex County Graniteville St Catherine's church held Corpus Christi mass at 9 am celebrated by Rev Philip Sexton with Rosewig's mass in G sung by the choir led by Miss Mary F Hanley. A flower strewn procession followed and veterans of Westford elected officers for the year. The Graniteville Cornet band thanked Capt EB De Roehn and the Big 12 club beat the Young Unions 18 to 8 in Memorial Day play. The Groton school game ended 8 8. Graniteville to host Littletons next Saturday at 3 pm. Residents Harry Quinn Fred King Will Wall visited. surprise party at McCarty home with songs and refreshments. Court Graniteville No 179 held a social dance in Healy's hall with Griffiths’ orchestra.
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St. Catherine’s
Philip Sexton
Rosewig
Mary F. Hanley
Catholic Order of Foresters
Holy Name Society
Young Ladies’ Sodality
John Wilson
W. E. Frost
G. W. Hamiston
EB. de Roehn
Monswer
Graniteville Cornet Band
Unions
North Chelmsford
Bennett and
Darling
Fred Casey
Groton
Graniteville
Littletons
Harry Quinn
Fred King
Boston
Will Wall
Lynn
Joseph McCarty
West Graniteville
Timothy Riney, Jr
Frank Quinn
Herbert Shattuck
Robert Hemnen
Court Graniteville
Healy’s Hall
Griffiths
B. W
Memorial Day Visits and Community Gatherings at Littleton
A wave of social visits fills Littleton as Roy Houghton returns from New York to spend Sunday with his parents and sister Mrs. Mary Shawe. Local guests include Miss Ellen Gould from Davenport and many Memorial Day visitors from Groton and surrounding towns. Notable events feature a beans-guessing prize, graduating-class gatherings, a new baby, and a long Memorial Day program with a Groton band, choir, and Rev. Enslin address. A question from the Groton Historical Society about uniting with the G A R sparks local discussion.
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Roy Houghton
Chicago
New York
Mary Shawe
Belmont
White
Ellen Gould
Davenport
Seaver
Mary (Knowlton) Harris
North Leominster
Helen
Margaret Harwood
Emma (Taylor) Dix
Somerville
Helen Blanchard
Taunton
A. T. Kimball
Medford
Emma Kimball
Lowell
E. H. Priest
East Orange
N. J
Ellen B. Moore
Little One
Minna Tenny
Watertown
Ellen Johnson
Howard Knowton
Newton
W. E. Conant
Mary G. Tuttle
California
Los Angeles
F. B. Priest
Miner
R. Priest
B. B. Priest
A. A. Claflin
Groton Y
Groton Band
Mr. Enslin
Post
Groton Historical Society
Littleton Society
Frank Kimball
D. A. Kimball
Arthur
St Pauls Crew Defeated by Yale Graduates on Penacook Lake
Concord New Hampshire June 4 The St Pauls school boat crew was defeated in a three mile race on Lake Penacook this noon by a crew picked from St Pauls school graduates now at Yale.
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Concord
N. H
St. Paul's School
Lake Penacook
Yale
Superior Court Hearings In Equity And Divorce At Lowell
The Superior Court will convene in Lowell on Monday June 23 to hear cases without jury, including equity and divorce matters. The session will proceed as a nonjury trial in the designated courtroom under the court’s schedule.
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Lowell
Uprising of Yaqui Indians intensifies on Arizona frontier
San Francisco reports from Tucson indicate a general Yaqui uprising with Mexican detachments ambushed. Seventy three men under Gen Luis Torres suffered heavy losses near the Mazatan mountains while Yaquis reportedly inflicted many casualties. Reinforcements and rapid armament shipments are under way as a decisive battle looms.
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San Francisco
Tucson
Ariz
Luis Torres
Mazatan Mountains
Hermosillo
Torres
Senora
Lorenzo Torres
Mazatan
Nogales
Aguajito
Injunction Served Against Puritan Mill Strikers
Chief Justice Mason served an injunction forbidding any picket or patrol activity near the American Woolen company Puritan mill. The writ targets Weavers union leaders including President Thos F Burns and Secretary Treasurer Jas Payton, filed by mill representatives.
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Plymouth
American Woolen Company
Mason
Superior Court
Thos. F. Burns
Jas. Payton
Weavers Union
Marine News Koln Arrives From Bremen
New York June 5 reports the steamer Koln has arrived from Bremen. The vessel is listed in the day’s marine news summary with no further details provided on cargo or condition. Authorities noted standard harbor procedures followed on docking.
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New York
Koln
Bremen
King's Daughters Win Resignation of Medford Pastor
Medford June 5 King's Daughters of Medford secured the resignation of Rev Isaac Pierson pastor of the South Medford Union Congregational church after a six week effort. At a church meeting last night the pastor said he would resign Sunday morning but later chose not to join a factional dispute.
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Medford
King’s Daughters of
Isaac Pierson
South Medford
Mr. Pierson
Jarvis Dies at State House After 29 Years Service
Lynn June 5 William H Jarvis aged 64 longtime State House employe and former slave died today Born in Baltimore he served in the US Navy and entered service in 1873 as a Senate messenger transferring in 1884 to the executive department by Gov Robinson He fought with Company D Eighth Massachusetts in 1862 in North Carolina He married in Norfolk Va A son who was to West Point but died before graduating due to illness
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Lynn
William H. Jarvis
Crane
State House
Baltimors
United States Navy
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Senate
Executive Department
West Pint
Hand Laceration at United States Bunting Mill
Charles Girardeau suffered a severe cut to his left hand while working near a dusting machine at the United States Bunting mill late Tuesday evening. He received medical treatment at Emergen cy hospital, where 12 stitches closed the wound. He resides at 17 Anderson Street.
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Charles Girardeau
United States
Girardeau
Anderson Street
Theologians Graduate at Newton Theological Institution
Newton June 4 commencement week exercises at Newton Theological Institution Newton Centre mark the 77th anniversary. President William Jewett Tucker of Dartmouth College delivered the annual address before the alumni association.
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Newton
Newton Theological Institution
Newton Centre
Wm. Jewett Tucker
Dartmouth College
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