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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1903

Page

7

Stock Market Strength Dims on Opening Mixed Trading

The market showed strength for about two hours with prices above Friday’s levels. Copper and rail stocks led gains as New York openings were uneven with some leaders slipping fractions before a partial recovery. Canadian Pacific fell then rebounded while Baltimore & Ohio and other majors rose.

Lst Reading Southern Pacific Canadian Pacific Baltimore & Ohio New York

Futures Opening Prices For Months Unchanged In New York

Futures opened firm in New York with June at 12.15, July 12.20, August 11.79, September 10.85, October 9.99, November 9.92, December 9.79, January 9.80, reflecting steady market sentiment. Market observers note slight upward bias amid ongoing demand across contracts.

New York New York Market Amer. Eng. Ref.Co Beeenewees Atchison Atchison, Ptd B&o Brooklyn Rap. T Can. Pac Sogecerese Ches. & Ohio Erte Rail Gen. Electric Ill. Central L. BN Manhattan Metropolitan Pacific M. K.&t. Pfd New York Central Penn. R. R Soos People’s Gas Southern Pacific Southern Ry. Eeesee T.C Bende Texas & Pacific Union Pacific U. 8. Steel U.S. Leather U. 8 Leather By, Amy U. S. Rubber Co Wabash Wind Dou West Union W.&l. EL Boston B. & My Wesecates Chicago Junction Central Amalgamated Arcadian Adventure Atlantic Sete Nee Bingham Jawan Bilg Bilg Bas Cal Heela Enteeeee Elm River Isle Royale Mohawk Osceola Old Domini Old Colony Santa Fe

Decline Fueled by Syndicates and Bearish Pressure

Haven and Clement discuss how heavy participation in syndicates and deals weakened holders of illiquid new securities, while bearish traders and extreme short selling propelled further declines. They note liquidation, crop and labor issues, and prospects for wheat and cotton futures, with mixed signals for textiles and rail stocks as Northern Securities dissolves and assets are redistributed.

Haven & Clement

Plans to dissolve Northern Securities Company debated

Reported by Bright, Sears & Co. officials refuse to confirm dissolution rumors while supreme court appeal on the company’s legal status proceeds. Northern Securities, incorporated in 1901 with $400 million capital, arose from the battle for Northern Pacific control that triggered a 1901 stock panic.

United States Supreme Court Northern Securities Company Northern Pacific

Personal notices of local residents and travels

Charles E Lovejoy of this city granted a spindle bearing patent Richard Thompson of Franklin Falls NH accepts dye position at Lowell mills Walter Rice of this city takes second hand job in Berkshire mills Adams Mr and Mrs Asa C Russell and family depart Lowell June 23 for Europe sail New York June 25 on the Blucher for Hamburg travel July in Norway and Land of the Midnight Sun to North Cape see continuous sun a week Stockholm Moscow two weeks Russia and a week Austro Hungary sail Southampton September 2 on the Deutschland for New York Lowell friends of Harry W Clough now Mr Grace E Goodey announce marriage at Church of the Unity Los Angeles Investments yield 4 and 5 percent for sale by Albert S Guild banker.

Richard Thompson Franklin Falls N. H Dyer Lowell Mills Walter Rice Berkshire Mills Adams Asa C. Russell Lowell Europe New York Hamburg Norway North Cape Stockholm Moscow Russia Austro-Hungary Southampton Lowell Friends Harry W. Clough Grace E. Goodey Church of the Unity Los Angeles

Bill Repeal Hopes Faced Deliberation In State House

A liquor law repeal measure faced a cautious path after a committee hearing at the state house. Governor Bates urged repeal of the original package sale ban, but Representative Hayes of Lowell delayed suspension of the rules, asking for regular procedure. Support came from temperance groups, while opposition centered on haste and enforcement concerns. the bill was postponed to Monday with expected passage barring unexpected opposition.

State House Bates Hayes Lowell Representative Hayes Courier-Citizen M. Z. Fanning League Beale Boston Hiquor

Lawson Answers in Delawar e Gas Company Case

Boston June 12 Thomas W Lawson filed his answer and demurrer in the supreme judicial court suit by Bay State Gas company of Delaware seeking a receiver to demand and receive securities. Lawson says Weidenfeld and he can hand over the securities held as collateral and that all sums due from Lawson Weidenfield Co to Bay State Gas have been paid.

Boston Thomas W. Lawson Supreme Judicial Court Bay State Gas Company of Delaware Lawson Weidenfield Lawson and Weidenfield Lawson, Weidenfield & Co Lawson and

Forest fires threaten again in Washington hills

Reports from Seattle indicate a grave danger of last year’s forest fires returning this summer. A logging camp crew has fought fires for two days near Emmenclaw, where the town narrowly escaped last year. Fires surround Granite Falls as Ellsworth camp on the Weasel River is destroyed.

Seattle Wash Emmenclaw Granite Falls Ellsworth Weasel River

Storm Bites City As Trees Fell in Strong Wind

A fierce late day wind toppled an elm on Westford street in front of Hood house and felled a tree in Howard street. Numerous trees across Centralville Belvidere and Highlands shed dead branches as pedestrians narrowly escaped injury. Police report widespread damage and city hall will remove hazards.

Westford Street Hood House Howard Street Bridge Eleventh Streets Centralville Streats Belvidere Highlands

Saved from Sea by Tug R W Waterman at New Bedford

New Bedford June 12 Tug R W Waterman captained by A N Whipple arrived with the crew of Barge Wasp after it sank in the bay between Inez Rock and Middle Ledge while being towed. The captain's wife jumped into the sea with a rope around her waist and was rescued unharmed. The deck hand, and Whipple, followed as the barge went down.

New Bedford R. W. Waterman A. N. Whipple Wasp Inez Rock Middle Ledge Fred White Newport Whipple

Pope Receives Bishops Gaffney and Haas in Private Audience

In Rome on June 12 the Pope met privately with Bishop Leo Haas of Belmont North Carolina and Thomas St. John Gaffney of New York. The Pope asked Gaffney to convey to President Roosevelt his high regard and esteem for the President.

Rome Leo Haas Belmont N. C Thomas St. John Gaffney New York Gaffney Roosevelt

Smuggling found on brig Vera Cruz wreck

Washington reports the brig Vera Cruz VII wreck near Ocracoke Inlet carried a secret rum hoard. Officials say the crew sold liquor locally and two men will be prosecuted for smuggling and liquor sales without license. The captain fled with about $5000 belonging to the immigrants. The vessel flew an Argentine flag at the time.

Washington Treasury Department Cape Verdi Islands New Bedford Mass Ochiacoke Inlet N. C Newberne Vera Cruz

Trade Review Predicts Strong Northwest Wheat Yield

Bradstreet's notes improved weather crop and labor conditions across the week with the Northwest showing flawless prospects for a large movement as the high water recedes. Industrial strikes mostly settled, wholesale trade steady with cotton prices rising, and exports for wheat and corn up from last year.

New York Bradstreet Philadelphia Providence Canada Pacific Coast

Strike Vote Shuts 17 Mills In Holyoke Paper War

The Eagle lodge of Papermakers and ragroom workers at American Writing Paper mills voted to strike over a wage increase, affecting about 3500 employees. Seventeen mills will close Sunday as plants prepare to work off material and clean equipment, with no further settlement talks expected.

Holyoke Eagle Lodge of Papermakers American Writing Paper Company Lodge Parsons Paper Company

Man Claims Son of God Arrested After Carriage Rush

Vienna report says Jacob Reich, an unemployed commercial agent, rushed Emperor Francis Joseph's carriage with a stick. He claimed to be the Son of God and said he bore a message from the Almighty. Reich later was recognized, deemed insane, and released from custody.

Prisoner God Vienna Francis Joseph Jacob Reich Hofburg Reich

Whitney Steeves marriage united at Hereford Place

Arthur C Whitney and Annie C Steeves wed at No 10 Hereford Place in a ceremony conducted by Rev Mr McNally of Worthen Street Baptist Church. A reception followed with many friends offering wishes. Best man was Wm Sullivan and bridesmaid Bernice Steeves.

Arthur C. Whitney Annie C. Steeves Hereford Place Mr. McNally Worthen Street Baptist Church Wm. Sullivan Bernice Steeves

Obituary for Andrew Fallon Veteran at Meadowcroft Home

Andrew Fallon aged 61 died at his home on Meadowcroft Street after a lingering illness. He was an old veteran and is survived by his wife four sons and two daughters.

Andrew Fallon Meadowcroft Street

Fallon Obituary Notice for Andrew Fallon at 108 Meadowcroft

Andrew Fallon aged 61 dies at his home 108 Meadowcroft Street in Fallon. The notice notes the date June 12 and location of passing, with no additional biographical details provided.

Fallon Meadowcroft Street Andrew Fallon

Rumor of Baseball League Consolidation Denied

In New York on June 12 President Pulliam of the National Baseball League denies any truth to a Cincinnati report proposing a merger of the National and American leagues. He says he would know of such a move if under way and had no indication that Presidents Johnson Herrmann would meet. A weather aside and a note on a Lowell American band concert at Canobie Lake Park follow.

New York Pulliam National Baseball League Cincinnati Johnson American League Herrmann Cincinnati Club

Weavers at Boott Mills Strike Over Double Cut System

Weavers at Boott mills quit work yesterday in protest of the double cut system. The stoppage is not enough to trouble the company. Tremont & Suffolk mills report 59 percent of weavers and 84 percent of ring spinners at work, and plan to boost force Monday.

Boott Tremont & Suffolk Mills Monay

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