Stock Market Opening Signals Mixed Early Trading
New York June 16 stock market opened steady with names like Atchison Brooklyn Transit Canadian Pacific Erie Missouri Pacific and U S Steel listed with fractional changes. Early trading showed torpid speculation and moderate deal flow with some demand for American Car and later prices rose generally before a partial retreat on the list. Missouri Pacific St Paul and smelting stocks remained firm while Colorado Fuel and Pressed Steel Car weakened. Canadian Pacific edged higher from Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atchison
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Erie First
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk and Western
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
0. S. Steel
Colorado
Northwestern
Futures Close Quietly From New York Open
Futures opened quiet in New York with June and July prices listed. August and September futures show 8.44 and 8.09, with October at 7.97 and later months steady around 7.89 to 7.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool Cotton Exchange Closed for Coronation Festivities
The Liverpool cotton exchange will be closed on June 26 27 and 28 in observance of coronation celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Fragmented OCR lists banking and mill firm entries
Reported by R L Day Co and Francis Henshaw Co the fragment shows financial and industrial entries including Bangor Public Works Co First Nat Bank Merchants National Shawmut Bank Arlington Mills Atlantic Cotton Mill Continental Mills Quincy Railroad Bridge Lowell Bleachery Lynn and Boston R R Faneuil Hall National Bank Lawrence National Bank Dwight Manufacturing Northern Railroad with scattered figures and scrip values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Day & Co
Bangor Public Works Co
Lamson Con
First Nat'l, Bank
Neliganaattie
Merchants National
Francis Henshaw & Co
Lowell
Lynn & Boston R. R
Faneuil Hall National Bank
Lawrence National Bank
Dwight Manufacturing Co
Northern
N. H
Puma Cougar Defends Cubs Then Falls to Grizzly
In a Birch Creek setting, Puma the young cougar grows into a bold leader. A late November encounter with a grizzly ends with Mother Cougar dead, leaving her cubs bereft as they retreat into the woods. Clarence Edwin Pooth Crossman reports in the June St. Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puma
Birchcreek
Mother Cougar
Erizaly
Clarence Edwin Pooth Crossman
St. Nicholas
Lowell Bleachery Dividend No 139 Declared
A dividend of two dollars per share has been declared payable July 10 to stockholders of record July 1. Edward Lovering, Treasurer. Lowell, June 14, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Edward Lovering
Federica runs ashore at Block Island in dense fog
The Austrian steam ship Federica of Palermo bound for New York ran ashore on the southeast rocks of Block Island in dense fog. The vessel, a Mediterranean fruit carrier, left Trieste May 16 for Palermo and then sailed May 26 toward New York and Philadelphia.
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Block Island
R. L
Federica of
Palermo
New York
Federica
Trieste
Sicily
Philadelphia
Ships Arrive from London Rotterdam and Antwerp
New York reports the steamer Minneapolis arriving from London and Boston on June 16. The steamer Teutonia arrives from Rotterdam and the Vaderland from Antwerp on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minneapolis
London
Boston
Teutonia
Rotterdam
Vaderland
Antwerp
Naval Academy Appointments For Hall And Racicot
Representative William S. Knox names Walcott E. Hall and Arthur A. Racicot Jr as direct appointee and first alternate to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Both graduates of Lowell high school, Hall is the direct appointee and Racicot may replace him if he fails exams or leaves early. Hall, born 1884 in Newport, now resides at 48 Wannalandt Street, and Racicot, 18, studied at Pawtucket schools and Merrimack street French college. Both are preparing in Lawrence for examinations.
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William S. Knox
Walcott EE. Hall
Martin EB. Hall
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Arthur A. Racicot, Jr
A. A. Racicot
Lowell High School
Hall
Racicot
Lawrence
Werntz Preparatory School
Naval Academy
Wolcott E. Hall
Martin E. Hall
Mary Cushing Hall
Oliver Edwards Cushing
Newport
R. L
Wannalandt Street
Pawtucket
Riverview Military Academy
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Werntz
French College For Boys
Merrimack Street
Dynamite Threats Endanger Hazleton Homes During Strike
In West Hazleton James Applegate a Cranberry colliery special officer escaped injury when dynamite exploded near his home. Frank Pardee Cranberry colliery superintendent posts a $500 reward for dynamiters. Applegate was later held up by two men as four others stood by. Mrs Applegate heard a threat that 14 houses would be dynamited if workers did not stop at surrounding mines. Police search for the author of the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
James Applegate
West Hazleton
Applegate
Cranberry
Frank Pardee
Chess at Sea: Campania Plays Philadelphia by Wireless
The Cunard steamer Campania and the American line steamer Philadelphia played a chess game by wireless on June 10 between 2:00 and 6:45 PM while Campania neared Lucania. Campania led at suspension. fog delayed her voyage from Liverpool to New York.
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New York
Cunard Line
Campania
Liverpool
Gannon
Philadelphia
Southampton
Lucania
Pumps Start at Treverton Coal Mine After Flooding
Shamokin June 14 A car load of coal and iron police and several non union firemen and engineers arrived from Pottsville to the North Franklin colliery at Treverton. Pumps were started shortly after their arrival as the colliery had been flooded since the firemen strike.
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Shamokin
Pottsville
North Franklin
Treverton
Paris trio jailed for Paris American Express robbery
In Paris on June 14 Eddie Guerin and George Miller of Chicago received life sentences at penal servitude while May Churchill, known as Chicago May, drew five years. The three were arrested last summer for robbing the American Express offices of 30,000 francs. Churchill acted as accomplice. May Churchill kissed Guerin when verdict was read as guards separated them.
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Paris
Eddie” Guerin
George Miller
Chicago
May Churchill
Guerin
Guerin, Miller
American Express Company
Confederate Memorial Arch Dedication in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on June 14 a memorial arch honoring 2250 Confederate dead was unveiled drawing about 5000 attendees from across the country. The arch, a gift from William H Harrison of Cincinnati, honors prisoners from Camp Chase who died in captivity. Speakers included Governor Nash and General John B Gordon as graves were decorated by Ladies of the G A R and the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Columbus
Ohio
William H. Harrison
Cincinnati
Camp Chase
Wo Aocumbus
Gov. Nash
John B. Gordon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Anthracite Region Quiet Amid Strike as Idle Total Rises
Wilkes Barre June 14 The entire anthracite region remains quiet with about 165000 men and boys idle including non strikers affected by the suspension. Strike leaders efforts to summon fire bosses fall short of expectations. President Mitchell reports very favorable telegrams from West Virginia noting 12100 of 13000 workers on strike in Kanawha and New River districts.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
West Virginia
Kanawha
New River
Why He Was Shot in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on June 16 an official tally lists 60,000 people expelled from various cities during the last two and a half years of M. Sipiaguine’s administration, the minister of the interior assassinated April 15. Von Plehwe, who succeeded Sipiaguine, aims to repatriate exiles and ease reprisals, though reactionists led by Count Sheremetieff remain influential at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
M. Sipiaguine
M. von Plehwe
Count Sheremetieff
Harahan denies 10 percent wage boost for telegraphers
Memphis reader note: J T Harahan, Illinois Central second VP, says no 10 percent horizontal wage increase was granted to telegraphers. Increases occurred at certain stations after a Chicago meeting, overtime pay was offered under hardship conditions, and railway telegraphers' union recognition was not decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
J. T. Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad
Mr. Harahan
Chicago
Annexation of Cuba Admitted as Potential State
Senator Elkins introduced a Senate joint resolution for Cuba's annexation and admission as a state named Cuba with a republican government. The plan requires a constitution by Jan 1, 1904, and debt not to fall on the general government, with an alternative path via direct admission. An appropriation of $100,000 funds the provisions. The measure sits on the table, while other business includes a Darien isthmus survey and District of Columbia appropriations totaling $9,848,673.
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Washington
Elkins
Senate
Cuba
Congress
Republic of
United States
Republic of Cuba
Scott
West Virginia
Darien
Allison
Morgan
District of Columbia
Roosevelt breakfast discussion on Cuban reciprocity at Hanna home
President Roosevelt Secretary Knott and Postmaster General Payne dined with Senator Hanna at Lafayette Square. They spoke in general terms on the Cuban reciprocity issue, with no political significance attributed to the gathering. The ladies reportedly attended throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Troosevelt
Koot
Payne
Hanna
Lafayette Square
Post Office Rules Limit Union Label on Mail Wrappers
Washington telegraphs that the post office department refuses to free transmit second class mail bearing union label or Allied Printing Trades imprint on wrappers. The ruling follows the law prohibiting labels on second class envelopes with few exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Enterprise sails on four month training cruise
The Massachusetts nautical training ship Enterprise under Capt Edward D Taussig left Boston today for a summer cruise lasting almost four months. The voyage includes Queenstown Southampton Havre Gibraltar Tangier and Funchal with Marblehead expected around Oct 9. The schedule provides 80 days at sea and 39 days in foreign ports.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Enterprise
Edward D. Taussig
Boston Harbor
Queenstown
Southampton
Havre
Gibraltar
Tangier
Funchal
Marblehead
Bridal chorus sung at Somerville wedding and more
Miss Idabelle Francis of Oakstreet sang the bridal chorus from Lohengrin at the marriage of Miss I M Ferguson and Alvah A Freeman in Somerville on Tuesday evening June 10. Francis will sing again at Miss Alice Long of Charlestown’s wedding on June 25. Rev S T Ford attended the Lawrence union picnic at Canoe Lake and spoke. The Salvation Army requests second hand clothing for the poor, with bundles sent to 99 Appleton Street Bancroft's block or a volunteer officer will call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idabelle Francis
Oakstreet
Salvation Army
Appleton Street
Bancroft's Block
Hospital tents erected at city farm for the sick
Three or four hospital tents have been erected in the open field at the city farm near the institution by Superintendent Donlan for the accommodation of the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Farm
Donlan
House debates Philippine expenditure resolution in privilege session
The House chaplain cites Flag Day as the debate opens. Mr Hay of Virginia moves a resolution asking the secretary of war for a detailed public statement of USS expenditure since May 1 1898 covering Philippine army costs civil government maintenance transport and insular bureau expenses. Crumpacker moves to table. The roll call ends 90 to 67 against tabling. the resolution is laid on the table 90 67. Cannon reports the general deficiency bill and will call it up next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Virginia
Committee On
Insular Affairs
Secretary of War
United States
Philippines
Insular
War Department
Philippine Islands
Crumpacker
Indiana
Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
Senators invite President to Maine and New Hampshire events
Senators Proc tor and Dillingham of Vermont and Gallinger and Burnham of New Hampshire invited the President to visit their states when he goes to Maine. They urged attendance at the soldiers reunion at Weirs New Hampshire in August and the Concord fair, and to visit Cor bin's Park where Senator Proctor has a country seat. The President signaled he would likely accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Proctor and Dillingham
Vermont
Gallinger and Burnham
New Hampshire
Maine
Weirs
Man August
Concord
N. H
Corbin’s Park
Proctor
Snowing in Africa Blocks Cape Town Rail Lines
Unprecedented snow storms sweep the midlands with six foot drifts near Naauwpoort. Telegraph wires are down and trains are blocked. Pretoria endures intense cold as heavy snow falls. The Cape mail near Springfield is delayed 24 hours, three engines used to free a blocked train.
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Cape Town
Midlands
Naauwpoort
Pretoria
Cape Mail
Springfield
American runners sail for coronation week games in England
New York on June 14 Arthur F. Duffy of Georgetown university renowned short distance champion heads a trio of U. S. track stars. George Orton of Philadelphia the noted long distance runner and Samuel S. Jones of the New York Athletic Club high jumper depart for England to take part in events overseen by the National Sporting Club during coronation week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur F. Duffy
Georgetown University
George Orton
Philadelphia
Samuel S. Jones
New York Athletic Club
England
National Sporting Club
West Indies Eruptions Described by Survivors
Rev Joseph F McGrail of the US cruiser Dixie relays survivor accounts from Martinique and St Vincent after Mont Pelee and Soufriere eruptions. Camille Houly recounts narrow escapes near Guerin factory and St Pierre. Parish priest Morne Vert notes no sulphur fumes and dramatic electrical displays before the May eruptions. Dixie sailed May 29 from Kingstown and returned to New York with reporters aboard.
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Joseph F. McGrail
United States
Dixie
Worcester Telegram
Mont Pelee
Martinique
St. Vincents Islands
Castries
St. Lucia
Camille Houly
J. M. Claustre
Monsieur Houly
Guerin
Fonds Cove
Houly
St. Pierre
M. Fabre
Belonele
Pelee
Fort de France
Crater
Arent
Hill
M. Houly
Prof. Landers
Morne Vert
Kingstown
St. Vincent
Violet scented Rosita perfumes offered daily
Carleton Hovey offers free samples of Rosita perfume extracts at 236 Merrimack Street. Violet day features Eastman Crushed Rose, Woodworth Blue Lilies, and Violets of Sicily at lower prices than elsewhere. Samples are available to prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
Woodworth
Sicily
Carleeton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Doctor Kennedy's Remedy Cures Dyspepsia Says Veteran Head
Commander Dean of Kingston New York afflicted with stomach misery was deemed incurable until Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy provided a complete cure. The advertisement claims relief from stomach bowel kidney liver bladder and blood diseases and offers 60 cent and one dollar sizes with a free trial sample by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dean
Grant Post
Kingston
N. Y
David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
After the cataclysm Martinique and St. Vincent recover
The article notes crater changes hidden by clouds, ash fills river beds, and large areas on Martinique and St. Vincent are devastated yet expect to green in six months. Vegetation losses are partial, with some crops and botanical gardens surviving. Residents return gradually near Pelee, while many move to tents in Kingstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
St. Vincent
Riviere Blanche
Martinique
Les Peres
St. Pierre
Georgetown
Mr. Putz
Kingstown
Botanical Garden
Pelee
Jean Alterochs
Fort de France
Morne Vert
Crater
United States
L’opinion
L'Opinion
France
Naval judge advocate general Lewdly retires unsure health? 1900s
Captain Samuel C. Lemly of the Navy, judge advocate general, left Washington for his Salem North Carolina home where his sister lies critically ill. He was examined by the naval retiring board on his own request. The board has not yet reported but is known to have condemned him as unfit for active service due to impaired health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel C. Lemly
the Navy
Salem
N. C
Lemly
Naval Retiring Board
Funeral of Fred Looby Attends Family Home Service
The funeral of Fred Looby, child of William and Bridget Looby, was held Saturday afternoon from the family home at 3 Lagrange Street Court at 4 o'clock. Burial followed in the Catholic Pigne under direction of C. H. Mol oy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Looby
William and
Bridget Looby
Lagrange Street Court
Pigne
C. H. Moloy
Oaths Return to London Society After Century
London society sees a revival of oaths as popular practice after a century, with golf and ping pong cited as catalysts for the renewed formal pledges among social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greek Reader Shows Ancient Rome School Routine
A German Greek Reader for youths reprints a Roman schoolboy’s day from waking before sunrise to lessons, meals, and chores. The account contrasts Spartan home life with modern schooling, revealing enduring patterns of study, discipline, and daily tasks across centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Greece
Westminster Gazette
Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston Faces Respect Test
A Western View notes Massachusetts residents drift from landmarks as venerable relics vanish. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston marks 264 years with a parade to Faneuil Hall and a banquet. Gov Crane’s absence sparks fears the relic’s grip may crack, threatening New England heritage.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Artillery of
Harvard College
Boutwell
Artillery
Faneuil Hall
Old State House
Old South Church
Crane
Ela
New England
Chicago Tribune
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Sotton Market
Bright, Sears & CO
Chasn, Woodward
Middlesex St
Mass
Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
American Telephone
Wall St
HiAaigut
Freese
Hildreth
Marine News
Ficer
Chess AT Sea
American Express Co
Illinois Central
Ship Enterprise
Africa
West Indies
Dixie’s
St. Vincent Islands
Dean, G.A.R
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Que
F. D. Munn & Son
Caleb L. Smith
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