Market Slips on Dull Trading in Boston and New York
The stock market remained the dullest of the season with Melbourne notes. In Boston Greene Consolidated attracted heavy buying while Isle Royale weakened then recovered to 18 percent. Local gains included Boston Elevated and Massachusetts Electric each up 1 point. New York closed strong despite a sluggish day, with the dull market blamed on warm weather. Major advances were modest in Metropolitan, Canadian Pacific and Peabody stock.
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Boston
Greene Consolidated
New York
Greene
Isle Royale
Massachusetts Electric
Canadian Pacific
Dominion Steel
Amalgamated
Lawson
Uiet
Grain futures drift higher in quiet New York session
Futures opened easy with July at 8.36 and May 8.74 as markets showed light activity. Spot prices closed steady, middling uplands at 8.95 and middling gulf up 20 cents with no sales recorded.
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New York
Uplands
Gulf
Rail Companies Announce Quarterly and Semiannual Dividends
New York Central declares a regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Lake Erie & Western, Canada Southern, and Michigan Central issue regular semiannual dividends of 4 percent, 2 percent, 1 percent, and 2 percent respectively. Lake Shore reports six months ended June 30 with gross $18,166,697 and net $4,520,039.
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New York Central
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Lake Erie & Western
Canada Southern
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Market Notes and Multiple Corporate Updates
The market faced disappointment as traders in New York and London dampened sentiment. The New York Cotton Exchange voted to stay open on July 3. Lawrence Manufacturing Co stockholders re-elected the retiring directors. Chicago Great Western stockholders will vote Sept. 7 on a $14,000,000 preferred issue. Daily shipments from United States Mining Co properties total 950 tons. Bearish pressure persists amid uncertain market sentiment. Efforts seek to close the New York Stock Exchange on July 3. Sloss-Sheffield quarterly profits reach $428,485 with surplus after preferred dividends of $254,485. Heinze presence in New York fuels absorption talks by Amalgamated. United Shoe Machinery Co earnings for year ending March 1, 1905, at 22.7 percent on common stock, up from 20.5 percent. New York Central six months ended June 30 show gross $39,235,700 and net $11,061,800 up from prior period. Indiana Illinois & Iowa declares 2 percent semiannual dividend. Six months ended June for Lake Erie & Western show earnings of $2,277,854 versus $2,325,228, with net $590,412 versus $581,518. Michigan Central & Canada Southern six months ended June details.
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New York Central
Indiana
Illinois & Iowa
Lake Erie & Western
Met
Michigan Central & Canada Southern
Tarasca Mine Stock Opportunity in Lowell Ad
Splendid chance to acquire shares in an operating, profitable mine. Stock is closely held and limited. Contact John W. Billings at P. O. Box 422, Lowell, Massachusetts, telephone 1032-2.
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John W. Billings
P. O. Box
Lowell
Mass
Tel
New York Market Highlights or Market Figures Quick Look
The report shows 30, a $10,676 88 cents change, an increase of $211,414, a net $2,152,794, and a decrease of $35,552 in New York Market figures.
New Hampshire Historical Society Elects Officers
Concord broad meeting names Rev Daniel Roberts as president with Henry Baker Col Daniel Hall as vice presidents recording secretary Henry A Kimball and corresponding secretary Mayor Charles Corning treasurer William Fiske. Society shows 13000 funds and 16000 building fund. building decision postponed to 1906 with a fundraising committee appointed.
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Concord
N. H
The
New Hampshire Historical Society
Daniel C. Roberts
D. D
Henry W. Baker
Bow
Daniel Hall
Dover
Henry A. Kimball
Charles R. Corning
Wm. P. Fiske
Destructive Fire Destroys Somerset Shop and Nearby Stores
A June 14 fire in Somerset at the Brilliantine Company metal polish shop and Owen J. Hagan's store destroyed the two buildings and damaged others. Firefighters from Fall River helped prevent a wider blaze, with losses estimated around 5000 dollars. The Brilliantine building housed a music hall and Pioneer lodge of Masons, whose members saved their effects from Hagan's building.
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Fall River
Brilliantine Company
Somerset
Owen J. Hagan
Pioneer Lodge of Masons
Eagan
Dickins Fleet Sails After Washington Defense
Fort Hunt Virginia June 14. Admiral Dickins fleet attacked Washington last night and remained anchored above the defenses until 7 this morning. They then sailed down stream in the exact order of ascent, vanishing around Marshall's Point into the lower Potomac.
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Fort Hunt
Dickins
Washington
Marshall's Point
Potomac
Deaths in Chicago and Paris Clergyman
Charles K. Herrick, longtime Chicago hatter and thirty third degree Mason and G A R member, died of heart failure. In Paris, June 14, H Atterman the Swedish minister in the city died last night.
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Chicago
Chas. K. Herrick
Paris
H. Atterman
College Education and Success Across Careers
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that college education may not be essential for all paths. It argues writing or politics may succeed without it, but major league sports likely require it, reflecting broad views on education and achievement.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Russian Ambassador Cassini Sees President on Peace Talks
Count Cassini, Russia's ambassador, met with President at the White House for about 50 minutes. He declined to discuss the conference's nature or any sign of progress toward peace negotiations, noting no decision yet on location or timing. He indicated negotiations were proceeding smoothly and left for the French embassy.
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Washington
Count Cassini
White House
Witte pessimistic view on Russian crisis and peace talks
Shrouded interview quotes a prominent Russian statesman marked by gloom about state affairs and peace negotiations. He cites opposition from Lamsdorff, warns of ongoing internal dangers, and describes Russia as facing a deteriorating situation with each delaying hour.
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St. Petersburg
Slavo Today
Dem. Witte
Lamsdorff
Witte
Tre
Japan Silent on Peace Plans Amid War Talk
Wokio reports June 14 that the Japanese government remains silent on peace negotiations awaiting guidance from Washington and St. Petersburg. Newspapers debate armistice terms, opposing early peace that could curb military gains. Public questions Russia's good faith while seeking terms that ensure lasting victory.
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Wokio
Washington
St. Petersburg
Oyama
Gen. Linovitch
Russia
Peace prospects doubtful as Japan aims for final blow
Pekin June 14 report that in German and other circles the chances of peace between Japan and Russia are viewed as remote. It is believed Japan plans to deliver a crushing final blow to the Russian army in Manchuria before any peace proposition is considered.
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Pekin
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Japan Objects to Paris Peace Conference Move
Tokyo reports that Japan rejects Paris as the site for peace plenipotentiaries with Russia. The note from M Takahira says Tokyo will push for a location nearer the theater of war, citing distance and ally Russia. Russian ambassador Nelidoff named chief plenipotentiary. Japanese delegates unnamed.
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Japan
Russian Press Comments on Peace Negotiations
St. Petersburg reports June 14 at 11 35 a m that the ele ments communication on the status of peace talks has been published, prompting Russian press commentary on current negotiations and potential implications for the peacemaking process.
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St. Petersburg
Press debate over Japanese terms and Russian stance
The press circles the Roosevelt conference call with varied views. The Russ says Russia will not seal peace without acceptable Japanese terms. Novoe Vremya urges Japan to define war objects and notes Japan’s advantage. Sviet doubts acceptability of terms and warns Europe and America seek Russia’s humiliation. Russia hints at possible indemnity being out of the question.
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Roosevelt
Russia
Novoe Vremya
Japan
Sviet
Europe
America
Russian Cruiser Kuban Ordered From Saigon
Saigon, Cochin China June 14 The Russian auxiliary cruiser Kuban anchored off Cape St James and was ordered to depart at once as a French warship was dispatched to enforce neutrality. Twenty eight coal colliers have sailed with 30 more preparing to sail while the British steamer Carlisle with war munitions for the Russians is detained under surveillance.
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Saigon
Cochin-China
Cape St. James
Carlisle
Japanese Force Advance Posts of Russian Left
Gunshu Pass Manchuria June 14 The Japanese have forced the advance posts of the Russian left beyond the Kaoce river and occupy the heights north of the river A heavy force seems to be behind this movement Field Marshal Oyama is ready for a general offensive Two leaders of Chinese bandits captured at Omoso in the rear of the Russian left have arrived here.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Kaoce
Oyama
Omoso
Sinking of the St Kilda by Dnieper Details Emerges
From Singapore June 14 details about the sinking of the British steamer St Kilda by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper. Captured near Hong Kong on June 4 the vessel was sunk the next day after removal of crew and mails. Cargo consisted mainly of jute cotton and rice. Forty one Chinese crew and mails transferred to Flores while captain and several Europeans and a Chinese stevedore remained aboard the Dnieper.
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Singapore
Straits Settlements
St. Kilda
St. Petersburg
Hong Kong
Russian Hospital Ships Kostroma Readied for Shanghai
June 14 in Nagasaki reports the hospital ship Kostroma released and sailing toward Shanghai after being captured in the Sea of Japan action. The Orel, captured then, is to be brought before the naval prize court at Casabo for trial.
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Nagasaki
Shanghai
Orel
Casebo
Russian forces occupy Syfongtoy Chilipou Chakhedzi villages
In a dispatch to Emperor Nicholas dated June 13 Gen Lillevitth reports Russian forces after a fight on June 11 occupied the villages of Syfongtoy Chilipou and Chakhedzi. A Japanese detachment evacuated the mines near Chakhedzi and retreated southwest, later reinforced by a battalion with quick firing guns.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Lillevitth
Syfongtoy
Chilipou
Chakhedzi
Mandarin Road
Minhuagay
Tne Pass
Minhaugay Road
Stout Dominates Opening Round at Baltusrol
Short Hills, N J June 14 Mrs Chas T Stout led the first round of 18 holes in the woman metropolitan golf championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. Her form yesterday drew praise as she overwhelmed Miss C Willis with ease, while Willis failed to match the previous day's display.
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Short Hills
N. J
Baltusrol Golf Club
Chas. T. Stout
Steut
Misa C. G. Willis
Credit Men Meet in Annual Convention in Memphis
More than 200 delegates attended the tenth annual National Association of Credit Men convention in Memphis. President Frederick W. Standart of Denver urged ethical credit practices, stronger insurance oversight, and federal supervision of fire and life insurers. Membership rose to 6061 with new local associations forming in several cities. plans advance for local adjustment bureaus following the Denver model.
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Memphis
Tenn
National Association of Credit Men
Frederick W. Standart
Denver
Cal
J. J. Williams
John S. Cox
J. Harry Tregos
Baltimore
Chattanooga
Dallas
Fort Worth
Norfolk
Houston
Wheeling
New South
Akron
Toledo
New Haven
Indianapolis
Sioux H Slls
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Little Rock
Committee On Credit Department
Convention closes as Church of the New Jerusalem ends meetings
In Boston on June 14 the general convention of the Church of the New Jerusalem concluded sessions. The Round Table gathering tonight marks the final auxiliary body to finish its meetings. Delegates wrap up unfinished business and complete their work as the assembly ends.
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Boston
Church of the New Jerusalem
Round Table
Summer conference of New Hampshire Unitarian Association ends
The Peterboro gathering concluded after a devotional service led by Rev. C. W. Casson of Milford. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Rush R. Shippen of Brockton, Mass, and Rev. J. T. Sunderland of Toronto, Ont, followed by brief speeches before adjournment.
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Peterboro
N. H
New Hampshire Unitarian Association
C. W. Casson
Milford
Rush R. Shippen
Brockton
Mass
J. T. Sunderland
Toronto
Augustine Roche Elected to Cork City Seat
Dublin June 14 Augustine Roche Nationalist was elected yesterday without opposition to represent Cork city in the house of commons succeeding James F D O'Brien who died May 28
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Dublin
Augustine Roche
Cork City
House of Commons
James F D. O'Brien
Kit Carson as Despatch Bearer
Emerson Hough in Outing recounts Kit Carson as the iron framed rider who carried urgent despatches to Washington during 1846 1848. Carson crossed mountains deserts and plains enduring harsh fights with Mexicans and Indians while earning a lieutenant commission and returning to California with despatches. His endurance and skill as a rider were unmatched in a frontier era marked by peril and distance.
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Kit Carson
Rocky Mountains
Kearney
California
San Diego
Lieut
Beale
Navy
Carson
Gila
New Mexico
Arkansas River
Rifle Corps
United States Army
Missouri River
Point of
Rocks
Rockies
Virgin River
Monterey
Emerson Hough
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Very Best
A hometown endorsement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best cough medicine. Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan touts its quick relief, urging households to keep it on hand for prompt treatment, with drugstores carrying the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Camberlain
Geo. L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
Carp as Christmas dish drives big Berlin carp sales
In Germany sea fish remain costly while inland coarse fish feed many, with carp a popular dish in north Germany. Berlin alone sold about 3000 tons of carp last December for Christmas dinners, signaling strong demand.
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Germany
North
Berlin
Thompson Hardware Co Sells Heavy Lawn Mowers for Large Areas
Thompson Hardware Co lists latest makes of heavy lawn mowers designed for expansive lawns. The catalog emphasizes durability and performance for large estates and commercial properties. Product range includes models from multiple brands with emphasis on power, cutting width, and reliability.
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Thompson Hardware Co
Gingerism: A New Form of Inebriety Warned By Doctor
A medical expert warns that the tincture of ginger, sold in chemists, is becoming a growing form of inebriety in Britain and America. The habit can start with a few drops and escalate to large daily doses, targeting weary brains and upset stomachs. Women are reported among victims, with ginger essence easily purchasable by all ages. Gingerism is described as a depraved form of drugging that initially relieves then disrupts digestion and mental clarity.
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America
United States
England
London
London Mail
Hand Sapolio Promises Clean Hands and Restored Beauty
Advertising copy describes Hand Sapolio as a stain remover and cuticle restorer for rough fingers from needlework. It targets grocers and druggists, claiming the product cleans deeply and returns hands to natural beauty.
Puffed Rice Bars marketed as lightest sweetest snack
The brochure extols Puffed Rice as uniquely light and crisp with a distinct flavor. It promises bars made from a proprietary formula as Lowell’s nicest eating confection and suggests even the dole would come to love it.
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Lowell
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